Course Requirements
Music 428; Spring 2012

For Students registered for Music428

In order to earn credit for this course, I will expect you to complete the following two items:

1. A musical task

Do one of the following:

(a) Learn to perform (by voice or any instrument of your choice) a short piece (3 to 5 minutes) of north Indian music. The piece can selected from any one of the many recordings to which you will have access, plus other pieces that I will provide.  I will provide you with various kinds of help in doing this: selecting a suitable piece, notating it in western notation for your use (if needed), and a limited amount of coaching while you are learning to sing or play the piece. Two or three students could collaborate on a piece and play it as a combo group.

(b) Listen to and transcribe into western staff notation a short piece (3 to 5 minutes) of north Indian music, in as much detail as you can handle. As in the case of (a), I can provide you with some help in this task also.

2. A term paper

Write an essay or term paper (say 3 to 5 pages) on a topic of your choice that bears on the the theme of the course. For example, it could be on a historical, cultural, anthropological or musical issue related to the subject of the course. I will mention during the class the kind of topics other students have chosen in the past, so that you will be adequately guided in your choice. I would expect you to propose a topic by the end of the sixth week of class, and submit the essay by the end of the quarter (or later in special circumstances). I will go over your proposal with you and help you to finalize the proposal. At that time, I will also give you additional references, and suggestions to help you in writing the essay.

For students who are registered for MusAp389 or MusAp589.

Somewhat different requirements will apply. Please discuss them indivdually with me.