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Performance (Popular Music) (MPPM)
- D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
- 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.
- Note: Open to ALL Music Majors
| 47300D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 137 of 140 | 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 | 31 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 | 13 of 20 | Adriana Balic | TMC112 | | |
Weekly individual instruction.
| 47400D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 36 of 50 | 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 | 44 of 70 | 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 | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 31 of 32 | Richard Smith,
Patrice Rushen | CTV136A | | |
Principles and techniques of arranging for voice and rhythm section in the popular music idiom. Prerequisites:
MTEC 310,
MTEC 311 and
MTEC 446b.
| 47460D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 29 of 30 | Rick Schmunk | TMC AUD | | |
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 240The detailed exploration of a specific style or genre in Popular Music through study of repertoire, history and practice with particular emphasis on performance.
Recommended preparation: MPPM 120 and
MPPM 320.
| Americana |
| 47477D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 20 | Steve Trovato | MUS101 | | |
| Latin Pop |
| 47478D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 50 | Andy Abad | CTV136A | | |
| Jazz Fusion |
| 47479D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Monday | 5 of 10 | Alphonso Johnson | TMCG112b | | |
Major collaborative performance project in popular music. CR/NC.
- Note: Popular Music Majors Only
| 47480D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 27 of 30 | 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 | 0 of 5 | Christopher Sampson | TMC118 | | |
Individual research and readings. Open only to juniors and seniors. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| 47515D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | | |
Selected topics of current interest.
| The Vocal Edge |
| 47520D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 20 | Sean Holt | TMC AUD | | |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which maybe applied to the degree to be determined by the department.Graded CR/NC.
| 47530D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| 47545D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Patrice Rushen | TMC118 | | |