Musical Improvisation
In this course taught by Dr. Mark Harvey and Tom Hall, students study concepts and practice techniques of improvisation in solo and ensemble contexts. The course examines relationships between improvisation, composition, and performance based in traditional and experimental approaches. Hands-on music making will be complemented by discussion of the aesthetics of improvisation. Weekly lab sessions support work on musical technique. Guest artist / lecturers will engage students through mini-residencies in jazz with film, Indian music, electronic music, and blending improvisation with classic music; and an accompanying concert series will feature these artists in performance. Open by audition to instrumental or vocal performers.
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00:56:35
Lab 1: Introduction
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00:24:20
The Art of the Improviser Concert Series - Part 1: FiLmprov
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00:48:21
7. "In a Silent Way" and student demonstrations
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01:58:06
Concert Series 2: Natraj with guest Chitravina Ravikiran
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01:13:59
Guest Artist Workshop 2.1: Indian Classical Music
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01:12:51
Guest Artist Workshop 2.2: Indian Classical Music student demonstrations
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01:19:56
Guest Artist Workshop 3.1: Electronics
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01:22:56
Concert Series 3: Neil Leonard and Robin Eubanks
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01:06:29
Guest Artist Workshop 3.2: Electronics Student Demonstrations
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01:07:06
Flexology Student Demonstrations
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01:25:04
Guest Artist Workshop 4.1: Tim Ray and Eugene Friesen
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01:09:17
Concert Series 4: Tre Corda
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01:12:48
Guest Artist Workshop 4.2: Tim Ray and Greg Hopkins
