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Performance (Popular Music) (MPPM)
- D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
- Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for more information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION: 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.
A weekly lecture series addressing a wide range of special topics and issues confronting the popular musician. Graded CR/NC.
47300D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 65 of 100 | Christopher Sampson | CTV136A | | |
Study of musical elements appropriate to the performance of popular music in a collaborative, interactive environment.
Weekly individual instruction.
47340D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 29 of 35 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | | |
Beginning and elementary instruction in drum set techniques.
Development of practical keyboard skills, including reading and realizing chord symbols, basics of voice leading, study of various harmonic and rhythmic styles.
47380D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | MWF | 17 of 20 | Adriana Balic | TMC112 | | |
Weekly individual instruction.
47400D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 35 of 45 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for all majors and minors except MPPM.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Performance (Popular Music)
47420D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 51 of 60 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | | |
Development of ensemble and communication skills through the performance and interpretation of American popular music in concert and studio settings. Development of original compositions.
- Prerequisite: MPPM 120
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
- Note: Third Year Popular Music Majors Only
47440D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 30 of 30 | Richard Smith, Patrice Rushen | CTV136A | | |
Writing and arranging for small groups of brass, wind, and/or string instruments with rhythm section in the popular music idiom.
- Prerequisite: MPPM 325A
- Note: For Popular Music Majors Only
47470D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 22 of 26 | Rick Schmunk | MUS303 | | |
Intermediate level instruction in drum set performance including accompaniment techniques,fills, beat and brush patterns in jazz, Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian styles, interpreting drum charts.
Recommended preparation: MPPM 24047473D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 11:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 8 of 8 | Peter Erskine | TMCG122B | | |
47474D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-4:50pm | Monday | 7 of 8 | Aaron Serfaty | TMCG122B | | |
Major collaborative performance project in popular music. CR/NC.
- Note: For Popular Music Majors Only
47480D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Christopher Sampson | TMC118 | | |
Major collaborative performance project in popular music. CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MPPM 450A
- Note: For Popular Music Majors Only
47490D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 25 of 30 | Christopher Sampson | TMC118 | | |
Selected topics of current interest.
Popular Music Performance Styles and Genres - Latin Pop |
47520D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 50 | Andy Abad | CTV136A | | |