Tues. March 19, 2002

 Before this class—Read Act III Scene 1 of Shakespeare's Hamlet—paying particular attention to Ophelia's motivations in the "Get thee to a nunnery" scene.  If you cannot find a copy of Hamlet, try:  http://www.chemicool.com/Shakespeare/hamlet/hamlet.3.1.html.

You can find an on-line text of Hamlet Act III Scene I there.

Also, checkout this Ophelia web-site: http://www.wiliqueen.com/ophelia/index.html

Bring to class—Pen/pencil & paper.  Leave instruments at home today.

Topic—What is a musical transformation?

Example: Kate Bush's “Ninth Wave” songs from her Hounds of Love album.

Also—Inventory of Instruments & Voices-how many years have you played whatever—if any—instrument or have you sung—if ever—solo or in choirs?  I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU NOT CHOOSE THIS WORKSHOP IF YOU HAVE NO MUSICAL TRAINING.

Form bands—Based on inventory.

Thurs. March 21, 2002

 Bring to class—Instrument-if you have one—or song you have sung as a performance either solo or in a choir. If you cannot sing or cannot play an instrument, you should not take this workshop.  The only exception would be those of you who like to compose music using a computer program. If you do know how to compose music on a computer or even if you don't, you will need to bring to class a sample of your work/ efforts to use/learn such a program.  You can download free music making software from the Internet. Come prepared to perform.

Tues. March 26, 2002

 Topic—What are the elements of controversial music?

 Before class—Read about John Cage at http://www.ubu.com/feature/papers/feature_perloff02.html.

 Bring to class—Instruments/voice performance

 Jam session  

Thurs. March 28, 2002

2nd Review Due

 Jam session

Tues. April 2, 2002

Due—Research Paper (click on Music Final Paper)

Jam session

Thurs. April 4, 2002

Performance Day (Part I)

Tues. April 9, 2002

Performance Day (Part II)