Academics

Courses

Course Subject or Number

e.g. AR or AR-211

Course Title

e.g. Film or "Bass Lab"

Approved Specified Elective for

Course Subjects

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AR Arranging
CM Composition
COND Conducting
CP Counterpoint
CW Contemporary Writing and Production
DAN Dance
EN Ensemble
EP Electronic Production and Design
ET Ear Training
FS Film Scoring
HR Harmony
ICE Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship
IL Instrumental Labs
IS Instrumental Studies
IN Internships**
L Liberal Arts*
MB Music Business/Management
ME Music Education
MHIS Music History
MLAN Music Literature and Analysis
MP Music Production and Engineering
MTEC Music Technology
MTH Music Therapy
MTI Music Technology Innovation (Valencia Campus Only)
PFET Performance Ear Training
PFSS Performance Styles/Survey
PI Private Instruction
PM Professional Music
PS Performance Studies
PW Professional Writing
RP Recital Preparation
SMGT Stage Management
SW Songwriting

*Liberal Arts sub-categories:

LENG English
LENS Entering Student Seminar
LFRN French
LHIS History
LHUM Humanities
LJPN Japanese
LMSC Math/Science
LMAS Music and Society
LPHL Philosophy
LSOC Social Sciences
LSPN Spanish
LVIS Visual Studies

**to see all internship-related courses, leave course number blank and enter "internship" in the course title box.

Jazz Piano in Duo Performance

ILPN-373

This is an advanced performance class that addresses the use of the piano in a duo setting specifically without a bass player, in the image of, for example, the Maybeck Concord duo series, the Oscar Peterson duo series, Bill Evans with Jim Hall, Stan Getz with Kenny Barron, Gary Burton with Chick Corea, etc. The class will include instruction on accompaniment and solo piano styles, as well as coaching on arranging and rehearsal. There will be regular in-class performances.

Electable By

All B.M. and P.D. students

Prerequisites

HR-212, ET-212, overall ensemble rating 5, and written approval of course instructor

Course Chair

Dave Limina

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Classical Repertory for Two Pianos

ILPN-381

An advanced instrumental lab for pianists that focuses on traditional and 20th-century literature for two pianos, four hands.

Electable By

Piano principals

Prerequisites

ILPN-112 or overall ensemble rating 3

Course Chair

Dave Limina

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Classical Accompanying

ILPN-385

The study and performance of traditionally notated accompaniments for music in a wide variety of styles serving to enhance performances and rehearsal skills, as well as broaden professional opportunities. Styles include opera, art songs, choral compositions and arrangements, and Broadway musicals.

Electable By

Piano principals

Prerequisites

ILPN-112 or overal ensemble rating 3

Course Chair

Dave Limina

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Improvisational Tools for Intermediate Pianists

ILPN-390

This course is designed for pianists with intermediate level piano skills whose background has consisted of playing notated music and who wish to learn to improvise. The focus is on practice methods and perspectives that will enable the student to become spontaneous musical decision-makers.

Electable By

Piano principals

Prerequisites

PIPN-111

Course Chair

Dave Limina

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Contemporary Collaborative Piano with Vocalists

ILPN-391

This course is designed to help intermediate level pianists build general vocal accompaniment skills in varied contemporary styles such as jazz, pop, R&B, blues, and more. Students will develop an understanding of the essential needs of vocalists when partnered with a pianist while developing a diversity of musical support techniques at the piano that expand stylistic awareness and ensure stylistic integrity and in both traditionally notated and improvisatory idioms.

Electable By

Piano principals

Prerequisites

Overall ensemble rating 4

Course Chair

Dave Limina

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R&B Techniques for Keyboard

ILPN-392

This 15-week course is designed to immerse students in the rich and soulful world of R&B piano playing. Students will explore various techniques, styles, and repertoire commonly found in Rhythm & Blues music. Through a combination of theory, practical application, and performance opportunities, participants will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as R&B keyboardists/pianists.

Electable By

Piano principals

Prerequisites

Overall ensemble rating 4

Course Chair

Dave Limina

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