Topics include the political role that music and the arts have played, and continue to play, in modern ChinaвЂ™s history, as well as the history of Western music in China and its close association with domestic politics and international diplomacy. The seminar explores Chinese music and the arts in society. Conservatory Seminar on Chinese Music вЂ“ This is the capstone class for the Conservatory Core Sequence in Chinese Music, and is designed to give students the ability to place their music making in a larger social, historical, and expressive context.The class is taught by the Conservatory composition faculty Joan Tower and George Tsontakis, two of our most celebrated composers and teachers of composition. Students produce several original compositions to be performed by themselves and others at a final concert. Composition for Performers - By learning to compose, students develop a deep understanding of the compositional process, which is an integral skill for all performing musicians.Note: Music theory 1 (Music department) or placement test required. Music Theory, Tonal Harmony and Counterpoint вЂ“ a 2-semester accelerated overview to species counterpoint and traditional harmony.The Conservatory Core Sequence is a unique four-semester sequence of classes that integrates the study of music theory, music history, and composition in order to give students a richer understanding of these topics as vital and relevant to their work as interpreters: Separate enrollment in Chamber Music or Orchestra is not required.Д¬onservatory Core Sequence for Chinese Music Note: For Chinese instrument majors, Chinese Ensemble is the equivalent to both the Conservatory Chamber Music and Orchestra requirements. In their first semester, first-year students will also attend 8 special sessions of the ConservatoryвЂ™s Introduction to Chamber Music to acquire skills in musicianship, rehearsing, ensemble playing, and managing the requirements of the double-degree. The Chinese Ensemble program is further enriched by master classes and concerts by guest artists. Mixed ensembles including Western instruments are encouraged. Studio teachers assist the ensemble coach as well as performing in ensembles, allowing students to learn firsthand from the playing of more experienced musicians. At least one major Chinese Ensemble concert with the participation of all Chinese instrument majors will be performed each semester on campus, supplemented by other types of performance opportunities on and off campus throughout the year. Students work closely with the ensemble coach and their studio teachers to further develop their skills in ensemble playing, intonation, and musical expression through practical playing experience. A total of three month-long study abroad trips to CCOM are needed to complete Studio Instruction degree requirements.Д¬hinese Ensemble provides Chinese instrument majors both large-ensemble and chamber music experience with regular rehearsals and performance opportunities. The Studio Instruction program includes study abroad in Beijing to work with the master teacher in person while residing on campus at CCOM. Working with outstanding master teachers and their hand-picked graduate assistants from the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM), students benefit from weekly in person instruction with on-site studio teachers, along with regular video-conference sessions with master teachers in Beijing utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

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