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2009 Summer Session Course Listings
Note: Northwestern day school students need permission from the dean of their school to enroll in School of Continuing Studies courses. SCS courses are indicated by a -CN after the course number (example: ACCOUNT 204-CN Sec. 28). The majority of Summer Session courses do not need dean approval.
Music: Interdisciplinary Studies
Bienen School of Music
CONDUCT 323-0 Sec. 23
Marching Band Techniques
CAESAR Class Number: 41712
3 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/10
MTuWThF 10am - noon
Daniel Farris
This course will be held in Music Building room 42.
This course is designed to develop skills, spread knowledge, and study the application, techniques, styles, and systems related to the total spectrum of teaching and administering marching bands. The course will emphasize the pedagogy of developing marching band music fundamentals, stimulate creative thinking, and present a specific system of conceiving, writing, and teaching a marching band show. This class will utilize computer charting software.
CONDUCT 335-0 Sec. 23
Selected Topics: Band Repertoire Since 1990
CAESAR Class Number: 41688
3 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/3
MTuWThF 8 - 10am
Additional days: Also meeting: 7/27-7/31
Ryan Nelson
This course will be held in Music Building room 125.
This course studies the important works for wind band composed since 1990. Rather than surveying all works written in this time period, the class will focus on defining the new list of "Masterworks" for grade 2 - 6 literature. Repertoire planning and programming for all levels of band ensembles will be emphasized. This class will meet intensively for the first two weeks of summer session, allowing for three weeks of individually paced repertoire study. The course culminates in a final week of repertoire presentations and programming workshops.
CONDUCT 340-0 Sec. 26
Advanced Conducting: Band
CAESAR Class Number: 42770
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/29
MTuW 3 - 5pm
Mallory Thompson
This course will be held in Regenstein Hall room 011.
A section of the advanced conducting sequence which emphasizes score study, repertoire selection, rehearsal techniques, and interpretive decision-making. This class is for those with considerable musical experience.
CONDUCT 340-3 Sec. 26
Advanced Conducting: Orchestra
CAESAR Class Number: 42769
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/30
TuW 3 - 5pm
Additional days: Thurs 3-4 PM
Robert Hasty
This course will be held in Pick Staiger Hall room Rehearsal room.
This course addresses the musical and pedagogical skills involved in conducting orchestras in secondary schools, college, community and professional orchestras. Topics of focus will include score study and preparation, stylistic considerations, ensemble development, rehearsal skills and conducting technique.
CONDUCT 445-0 Sec. 23
Orchestral Bowing: Style and Function
CAESAR Class Number: 42771
3 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/10
MTuWThF 8 - 10am
James Kjelland
This course will be held in Regenstein Hall room 143.
This is a three-week course designed to meet the needs of a) the non-string player, conductor, teacher, composer, to review and upgrade knowledge and skill in orchestral playing, and b) the string player to learn bowing pedagogy, performance practice, and section leadership. Topics include: hands-on skill development, rehearsal techniques and protocol, style and performance practice, score preparation and analysis.
MUS THRY 335-0 Sec. 26
Selected Topics: Music Theory Review
CAESAR Class Number: 41662
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/31
TuTh noon - 2pm
Additional days: Friday 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Susan M. Piagentini
This course will be held in Music Building room 114.
A review of the fundamentals of music theory, with an emphasis on harmony, form and expression in tonal music. Selected literature will include piano, chamber, orchestral, band, and choral works, some of which will be selected from the summer ensemble concert repertoire. We will also discuss the relevance of analysis to the field of performance and education, including the AP Music Theory curriculum.
VOICE 425-0 Sec. 23
Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Conductor
CAESAR Class Number: 42779
3 weeks,
EVAN,
7/13 - 7/31
MTuWThF 2 - 4pm
Karen Brunssen
This course will be held in Music Building room 229.
Students will learn a basic and useable knowledge of the vocal apparatus and to apply it, both one-on-one and in group situations. Instruction will include reading, lecture, videos, demonstration, class participation as vocal models, singing exercises, vocal literature, and discussion. Students will walk away with techniques they can use quickly in rehearsals as well as exercises and concepts for specific purposes, as well as a sequential order for developing the voice and a better diagnostic ear.
Indicates an Evening Course.
Indicates a Study Abroad Course.
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