Contemporary Music
The purpose of the program is to foster professional cultural artists with the right character and creative thinking to lead culture and art.
A Course of Study
Private Lessons 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
8 semesters of weekly private lessons on student s parts or principal instruments (parts vocal, singer-songwriter, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, saxophones and other instruments, composition, producer, audio engineering). Topics vary based on the needs of the individual from fundamentals to advanced niche techniques; from personal topics of interest to preparation for juries and final projects. One private lesson hour for 15 weeks.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
8 semesters of weekly private lessons on student s parts or principal instruments (parts vocal, singer-songwriter, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, saxophones and other instruments, composition, producer, audio engineering). Topics vary based on the needs of the individual from fundamentals to advanced niche techniques; from personal topics of interest to preparation for juries and final projects. One private lesson hour for 15 weeks.
Concert Practice 1,2,3,4
0 credit (P/F)
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Student study preparing for concert. Practice includes preparation of repertoired for performance, ability of forming a band, arranging for the band and rehearsing. Students gain performing experience in a wide range of styles and setting. Mandatory for students of 3rd to 6th semester and 4 performances must be passed in order to graduate.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Student study preparing for concert. Practice includes preparation of repertoired for performance, ability of forming a band, arranging for the band and rehearsing. Students gain performing experience in a wide range of styles and setting. Mandatory for students of 3rd to 6th semester and 4 performances must be passed in order to graduate.
Jazz Harmony 1
2 credit
Required of : All
Recommended for : 1st semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Basic harmonic theory including note identification, scale and mode construction, key signatures, interval recognition, chord construction, available tensions. Students will be learning to understand and analyze chord progressions used in contemporary music and study harmonic application in composition and improvisation.
Required of : All
Recommended for : 1st semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Basic harmonic theory including note identification, scale and mode construction, key signatures, interval recognition, chord construction, available tensions. Students will be learning to understand and analyze chord progressions used in contemporary music and study harmonic application in composition and improvisation.
Jazz Harmony 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Recommended for : 2nd semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Prerequisite : Jazz Harmony 1
Open for students who have 2nd semester students who have passed Jazz Harmony 1 and for 1st semester students who have tested out Jazz Harmony 1. Continued exploration of major key harmony including secondary and extended dominant relationships. Continued study of linear harmonic continuity and guide tone lines. Students will also be taught minor key harmony, introduction to modal interchange, blues theory and chord progressions.
Required of : All
Recommended for : 2nd semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Prerequisite : Jazz Harmony 1
Open for students who have 2nd semester students who have passed Jazz Harmony 1 and for 1st semester students who have tested out Jazz Harmony 1. Continued exploration of major key harmony including secondary and extended dominant relationships. Continued study of linear harmonic continuity and guide tone lines. Students will also be taught minor key harmony, introduction to modal interchange, blues theory and chord progressions.
Sight singing and Ear Training 1
1 credit
Required of : All
Recommended for : 1st semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
Development of basic ear training skills through singing and dictation studies. Solfege studies based on major scales and studies of singing intervals, bass lines are included. Students will be learning how to listen and dictate melodic lines and rhythms.
Required of : All
Recommended for : 1st semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
Development of basic ear training skills through singing and dictation studies. Solfege studies based on major scales and studies of singing intervals, bass lines are included. Students will be learning how to listen and dictate melodic lines and rhythms.
Sight singing and Ear Training 2
1 credit
Required of : All
Recommended for : 2nd semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
Prerequisite : Sight singing and Ear Training 1
Continuation of Sight singing and Ear Training 1. Development of basic ear training skills through singing and dictation studies. Study of diatonic materials including pop tunes, bass lines, melodic sequence, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and common harmonic progressions. Rhythm study will derive from patterns occurring in classical and contemporary music.
Required of : All
Recommended for : 2nd semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
Prerequisite : Sight singing and Ear Training 1
Continuation of Sight singing and Ear Training 1. Development of basic ear training skills through singing and dictation studies. Study of diatonic materials including pop tunes, bass lines, melodic sequence, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and common harmonic progressions. Rhythm study will derive from patterns occurring in classical and contemporary music.
Arranging 1
2 credit
Required of : All
Recommended for : 3rd semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Prerequisite : Jazz Harmony1,2
This course is a study of the musical concepts of melody, rhythm, harmony, and form as applied to the principles and techniques of writing and arranging for the rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, basic percussion). Students also study lead-lines for solo instruments, synthesizer strings, and/or voice. Students focus on the conceptual process of combining individual components to create a musically satisfying arrangement. Students explore of the use and integration of MIDI technology and sequencing as they relate to rhythm section and lead-line writing. Students also study various contemporary musical styles and the musical concepts that comprise them, including writing from the "bottom up" (groove-driven) and "top down" (working with a melody in a lead instrument or voice). Students complete Final project that incorporate combinations of acoustic, electronic, and MIDI instruments. Band score including rhythms section arrangement should be submitted with the recording.
Required of : All
Recommended for : 3rd semester students (All parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Prerequisite : Jazz Harmony1,2
This course is a study of the musical concepts of melody, rhythm, harmony, and form as applied to the principles and techniques of writing and arranging for the rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, basic percussion). Students also study lead-lines for solo instruments, synthesizer strings, and/or voice. Students focus on the conceptual process of combining individual components to create a musically satisfying arrangement. Students explore of the use and integration of MIDI technology and sequencing as they relate to rhythm section and lead-line writing. Students also study various contemporary musical styles and the musical concepts that comprise them, including writing from the "bottom up" (groove-driven) and "top down" (working with a melody in a lead instrument or voice). Students complete Final project that incorporate combinations of acoustic, electronic, and MIDI instruments. Band score including rhythms section arrangement should be submitted with the recording.
Senior Recital Workshop
Pass /Fail
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course guides senior students to prepare his/her own Senior Recital. Students will be required to submit recital proposals and cue sheets; to have rehearsals on stage. By accomplishing the course student will be prepared to work in professional music and/or missionary field. It is a required course for the students who wish to have his/her Senior Recital in the final semester at BU(Pass/Fail).
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course guides senior students to prepare his/her own Senior Recital. Students will be required to submit recital proposals and cue sheets; to have rehearsals on stage. By accomplishing the course student will be prepared to work in professional music and/or missionary field. It is a required course for the students who wish to have his/her Senior Recital in the final semester at BU(Pass/Fail).
Vocal Lab 1
1 credit
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major student
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course presents the basic principles and the techniques for singers; breathing, pitch, sight singing etc. Weekly assignments will be given. It is a strongly suggested course for freshman students in their first semester.
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major student
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course presents the basic principles and the techniques for singers; breathing, pitch, sight singing etc. Weekly assignments will be given. It is a strongly suggested course for freshman students in their first semester.
Vocal Lab 2
1 credit
Required of :Voice and Singer/Songwriter major student
Electable by : All
Offered :Fall
This course is a continuation of Voice Lab 2. With the basic skills acquired from Lab 1, students will learn the basics of various vocal styles. It is strongly suggested for freshman students in their second semester.
Required of :Voice and Singer/Songwriter major student
Electable by : All
Offered :Fall
This course is a continuation of Voice Lab 2. With the basic skills acquired from Lab 1, students will learn the basics of various vocal styles. It is strongly suggested for freshman students in their second semester.
Instrument Lab 1 Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Brass and Woodwinds
1 credit
Required of : Performance majors in Instrument
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course presents the basic principles and the techniques for individual instruments. Weekly assignments will cover scales, arpeggios, reading, sound development, proper fingerings, rhythmic concepts and more. It is a strongly suggested course for freshman students in their first semester.
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Ensemble class for junior and senior students. Student will be encouraged to write their origianls or rearrange exisiting tunes in new context. And they will learn to perform together as a band better in relevant styles.
Required of : Performance majors in Instrument
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course presents the basic principles and the techniques for individual instruments. Weekly assignments will cover scales, arpeggios, reading, sound development, proper fingerings, rhythmic concepts and more. It is a strongly suggested course for freshman students in their first semester.
Instrument Lab 2 - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Brass and Woodwinds
1 credit
Required of : Performance majors in Instrument
Electable by : All
Offered :Fall
This course is a continuation of Lab 1. With the basic skills acquired from Lab 1, students will be required to learn the basics of various styles including pop, rock, blues, brazilian music, afro-cuban music and jazz. Basics of jazz improvisation on blues form and common standard tunes will be presented. It is strongly suggested for freshman students in their second semester.
Required of : Performance majors in Instrument
Electable by : All
Offered :Fall
This course is a continuation of Lab 1. With the basic skills acquired from Lab 1, students will be required to learn the basics of various styles including pop, rock, blues, brazilian music, afro-cuban music and jazz. Basics of jazz improvisation on blues form and common standard tunes will be presented. It is strongly suggested for freshman students in their second semester.
History of Popular Music 1,2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course will cover the history of modern popular music. History of Blues and Jazz will be studied in depth and their influences on modern popular music will be discussed. Also the relationship between western pop music and Korean pop music will be discussed in this class, too.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course will cover the history of modern popular music. History of Blues and Jazz will be studied in depth and their influences on modern popular music will be discussed. Also the relationship between western pop music and Korean pop music will be discussed in this class, too.
Serving with Church Music
2 credit
Required of :
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is a Church Music study to serve in community churches. In this course, students will discuss mass singing in services in detail. Topics such as basic principals of church service, principals of church music and their application in community churches. Both traditional and modern styles will be discussed.
Required of :
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is a Church Music study to serve in community churches. In this course, students will discuss mass singing in services in detail. Topics such as basic principals of church service, principals of church music and their application in community churches. Both traditional and modern styles will be discussed.
Secondary Piano
1 credit
Required of : None piano major students
Electable by : None piano major students
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is for the students who wish to study piano as his/her secondary instrument. The course will cover triads, 7th chords, chord progressions, melody and accompanying parts and basic comping over blues form.
Required of : None piano major students
Electable by : None piano major students
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is for the students who wish to study piano as his/her secondary instrument. The course will cover triads, 7th chords, chord progressions, melody and accompanying parts and basic comping over blues form.
Rhythm and Styles 1,2
1 credit
Required of :
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course introduces different rhythms in various musical styles and their sub genres commonly used in contemporary popular music. Students will learn and play each rhythmic patterns in the course.
Required of :
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course introduces different rhythms in various musical styles and their sub genres commonly used in contemporary popular music. Students will learn and play each rhythmic patterns in the course.
Songwriting
2 credit
Required of : Singer/Songwriter major students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is designed to give the students in-depth songwriting concepts as artists. The main topics include musical skills such as notation, lyrics, arrangement and more; also interdisciplinary studies drawing from Philosophy, Esthetics, Religious Studies and Literature.
Required of : Singer/Songwriter major students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is designed to give the students in-depth songwriting concepts as artists. The main topics include musical skills such as notation, lyrics, arrangement and more; also interdisciplinary studies drawing from Philosophy, Esthetics, Religious Studies and Literature.
Style and Vocalization
2 credit
Required of : Voice major Students, Singer/Songwriter major students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course presents various vocal styles and focuses on more common practices of vocal techniques. Students will understand better how their voice is produced and how their voices function.
Required of : Voice major Students, Singer/Songwriter major students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course presents various vocal styles and focuses on more common practices of vocal techniques. Students will understand better how their voice is produced and how their voices function.
Choir 1,2
1 credit
Required of : Voice major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Large vocal ensemble covers various styles in contemporary music.
Required of : Voice major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Large vocal ensemble covers various styles in contemporary music.
Vocal Technique1, 2
2 credit
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course addresses intonation, dynamics, tone quality, breath management and phrasing in singing. The class will help students have a better control of his/her voice as an musical instrument. And this class also introduces vocal improvisation techniques. Singing chord tones and tension notes will be practiced. Students will scat solo over blues form and rhythm change with rhythmic variations.
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course addresses intonation, dynamics, tone quality, breath management and phrasing in singing. The class will help students have a better control of his/her voice as an musical instrument. And this class also introduces vocal improvisation techniques. Singing chord tones and tension notes will be practiced. Students will scat solo over blues form and rhythm change with rhythmic variations.
Sight Singing and Ear Training 3,4
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course covers chromatic solfege and sight singing various melodies drawn from chromatic harmony. And it will cover harmonic ear training; 7th chords and chords with tension notes. This course is a continuation of Sight Singing and Ear Training 1,2.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course covers chromatic solfege and sight singing various melodies drawn from chromatic harmony. And it will cover harmonic ear training; 7th chords and chords with tension notes. This course is a continuation of Sight Singing and Ear Training 1,2.
Survey in CCM
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course discusses Praise and Worship movement in churches and christian music ministry in present mass culture. This is designed to help christian music ministers have better understanding on CCM and christian music ministry.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course discusses Praise and Worship movement in churches and christian music ministry in present mass culture. This is designed to help christian music ministers have better understanding on CCM and christian music ministry.
Sruvey in Artists
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In the class, teacher and classmates will select artists to be studied in depth. Researches cover given artists biography, repertoire, historical meaning and importance, influences on contemporary art world and more. Audio and visual materials should be utilized.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In the class, teacher and classmates will select artists to be studied in depth. Researches cover given artists biography, repertoire, historical meaning and importance, influences on contemporary art world and more. Audio and visual materials should be utilized.
Style Workshop 1 Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Brass and Woodwinds
1 credit
Required of : Instrument major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course provides proper playing techniques in various musical styles and genres. It is recommended as a continuation course of Instrument Lab class. Student will learn how to perform all the different kind of styles in right musical manner. Class is divided in groups according to his/her major instruments.
Required of : Instrument major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course provides proper playing techniques in various musical styles and genres. It is recommended as a continuation course of Instrument Lab class. Student will learn how to perform all the different kind of styles in right musical manner. Class is divided in groups according to his/her major instruments.
Style Workshop 2 Guitar, Bass Keyboards, Drums, Brass and Woodwinds
1 credit
Required of : Instrument major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is a continuation of Style Workshop 1. Further advanced study of various musical styles will help students have better understanding on various musical styles.
Required of : Instrument major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is a continuation of Style Workshop 1. Further advanced study of various musical styles will help students have better understanding on various musical styles.
Jazz composition and improvisation Analysis
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this class, students learn various concepts for writing jazz compositions and analyse them properly. Also they will learn famous jazz improvization and analyse them. This class is recommended for students who are familiar with basic jazz harmony and improvization.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this class, students learn various concepts for writing jazz compositions and analyse them properly. Also they will learn famous jazz improvization and analyse them. This class is recommended for students who are familiar with basic jazz harmony and improvization.
Improvisation Techniques 1,2
2 credit
Required of : Voice and Instrument major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course deals with the improvisation techniques that can be used in jazz and other contemporary music styles. Improvisation in jazz context is a main focus for instrumental students while voice students will be focusing on practical vocal techniques.
Required of : Voice and Instrument major Students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course deals with the improvisation techniques that can be used in jazz and other contemporary music styles. Improvisation in jazz context is a main focus for instrumental students while voice students will be focusing on practical vocal techniques.
Advanced Rhythm Study
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In the continuation of Rhythm and Styles 1,2, this course teaches polyrhythmic aspects of African music and other origin. Advanced rhythmic concepts such as cross-rhythms, odd meters, polyrhythmic independence and more will be discussed and practiced. Students will gain better command on rhythmic ideas can be used in various contemporary music styles. This course is recommended for guitar, bass, keyboards students as well as drums and percussions students.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In the continuation of Rhythm and Styles 1,2, this course teaches polyrhythmic aspects of African music and other origin. Advanced rhythmic concepts such as cross-rhythms, odd meters, polyrhythmic independence and more will be discussed and practiced. Students will gain better command on rhythmic ideas can be used in various contemporary music styles. This course is recommended for guitar, bass, keyboards students as well as drums and percussions students.
Study of Lyric Writing
2 credit
Required of : Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students will analyze lyrics and write original lyrics to understand principals of lyric writing. Lyrics literary and musical meaning will be discussed. Application of written lyric to songwriting and its development will be addressed.
Required of : Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students will analyze lyrics and write original lyrics to understand principals of lyric writing. Lyrics literary and musical meaning will be discussed. Application of written lyric to songwriting and its development will be addressed.
Latin Ensemble 1,2
1 credit
Required of : Percussions major students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students will be introduced to traditional popular music of Brazil and Cuba. Various styles such as samba, bossa nova, son, cha-cha, mambo and more will be presented. Students are required to learn how to play latin percussion instruments as well as how to play his/her major instruments appropriate within styles. This class is a mandatory course for Percussions major students. Student group will perform a concert at the end of each semester. The ensemble consists of voice, brass and woodwinds, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and percussions.
Required of : Percussions major students
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students will be introduced to traditional popular music of Brazil and Cuba. Various styles such as samba, bossa nova, son, cha-cha, mambo and more will be presented. Students are required to learn how to play latin percussion instruments as well as how to play his/her major instruments appropriate within styles. This class is a mandatory course for Percussions major students. Student group will perform a concert at the end of each semester. The ensemble consists of voice, brass and woodwinds, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and percussions.
Advanced Jazz/Funk Ensemble 1,2
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This ensemble will focus on contemporary jazz/funk influenced fusion repertoire like James Brown, Earth, Wind and Fire, Brecker Brothers, Herbie Hancock etc and original music in similar style. At the end of each semester, student group will perform a concert with the music rehearsed throughout the semester. The ensemble consists of voice, brass and woodwinds, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and percussions.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This ensemble will focus on contemporary jazz/funk influenced fusion repertoire like James Brown, Earth, Wind and Fire, Brecker Brothers, Herbie Hancock etc and original music in similar style. At the end of each semester, student group will perform a concert with the music rehearsed throughout the semester. The ensemble consists of voice, brass and woodwinds, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and percussions.
Gospel Choir 1,2
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Large vocal ensemble performing traditional and contemporary gospel repertoire.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Large vocal ensemble performing traditional and contemporary gospel repertoire.
Singer/songwriter Workshop
2 credit
Required of : Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course students will give presentation of their original song. Properly notated charts should be submitted. Students are expected to be able to sing and accompany himself/herself with harmonic instrument(i.e. piano or guitar).
Required of : Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course students will give presentation of their original song. Properly notated charts should be submitted. Students are expected to be able to sing and accompany himself/herself with harmonic instrument(i.e. piano or guitar).
Instrumental Accompaniment
2 credit
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This class is for singers who accompany themselves. By learning how to play chordal instruments, singers will gain better understanding of harmony and develop aural skills. This class will teach how to play guitar and piano in beginner and intermediate level.
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This class is for singers who accompany themselves. By learning how to play chordal instruments, singers will gain better understanding of harmony and develop aural skills. This class will teach how to play guitar and piano in beginner and intermediate level.
Choral Conducting Technique
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of conducting. Beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing and articulation will be discussed. With the completion of the class student will be expected to be able to conduct a choir. Recommended for junior students.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of conducting. Beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing and articulation will be discussed. With the completion of the class student will be expected to be able to conduct a choir. Recommended for junior students.
Concert Planning and Practice
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course intruduces the business aspect of producing and promoting a concert, the whole process of it. Students learn the basic music business, marketing, contract and also basics they need to know about the stage; sound system and light etc. This class is recommend for students who want to work in music business field.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course intruduces the business aspect of producing and promoting a concert, the whole process of it. Students learn the basic music business, marketing, contract and also basics they need to know about the stage; sound system and light etc. This class is recommend for students who want to work in music business field.
Contemporary Music Ensemble
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Ensemble class for junior and senior students. Student will be encouraged to write their origianls or rearrange exisiting tunes in new context. And they will learn to perform together as a band better in relevant styles.
Studio Ensemble 1,2
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course students will record band tracks for variety of musical styles in studio. Students will gain experience to work in professional recording studio. Emphasis is on reading, rhythmic accuracy, stylistic diversity, tone quality and interpretation of arrangement.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course students will record band tracks for variety of musical styles in studio. Students will gain experience to work in professional recording studio. Emphasis is on reading, rhythmic accuracy, stylistic diversity, tone quality and interpretation of arrangement.
Background Vocal
1 credit
Required of : Voice major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students will learn how to make effective background vocal parts with the given melody and harmony. Included topics are intonation, blend, rhythmic phrasing, entrances and cutoffs, voicings, arrangements and more. This class is strongly recommended for voice students who want to work as background vocalist in K-pop.
Required of : Voice major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students will learn how to make effective background vocal parts with the given melody and harmony. Included topics are intonation, blend, rhythmic phrasing, entrances and cutoffs, voicings, arrangements and more. This class is strongly recommended for voice students who want to work as background vocalist in K-pop.
A Cappella Workshop
2 credit
Required of : Voice major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students will obtain practical skills using extended vocal range and understanding of vocal harmonies and voicings. Arrangements of vocal group such as Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, the Vox One will be analyzed and rehearsed.
Required of : Voice major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students will obtain practical skills using extended vocal range and understanding of vocal harmonies and voicings. Arrangements of vocal group such as Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, the Vox One will be analyzed and rehearsed.
Contemporary Music Pedagogy
2 credit
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course students will learn effective teaching skills. Topics will cover a healthy sound production, diction, breath control, rhythm, phrasing, intonation, dynamics, expressions, songwriting and more. Students will explore musical, technical aspects as well as educational philosophies and methods. Buiding effective communication skills and strategies between student and teacher will be addressed.
Required of : Voice and Singer/Songwriter major students.
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course students will learn effective teaching skills. Topics will cover a healthy sound production, diction, breath control, rhythm, phrasing, intonation, dynamics, expressions, songwriting and more. Students will explore musical, technical aspects as well as educational philosophies and methods. Buiding effective communication skills and strategies between student and teacher will be addressed.
Music Appreciation and Criticism
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students will learn how to address musical ideas in written language using proper terms and ideas. As its methodology, students will discuss modern Korean pop music in a critical manner. Also the social role of music critics will be examined.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
In this course, students will learn how to address musical ideas in written language using proper terms and ideas. As its methodology, students will discuss modern Korean pop music in a critical manner. Also the social role of music critics will be examined.
Senior Project Workshop
0 credit (P/F)
Required of : All
Recommended for : 8th semester students (Composition & Producer parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Seminar designed to guide students majoring in producing, sound engineering and composition in the preparation of their final projects.
Required of : All
Recommended for : 8th semester students (Composition & Producer parts)
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Seminar designed to guide students majoring in producing, sound engineering and composition in the preparation of their final projects.
Computer Music 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The advanced student, who might passed Computer Music 1 , will learn to utilize digital audio workstations (DAW) to create arrangements of either original or existing musical elements. This course focuses on the creative use of technology in music production. Topics covered include signal flow of MIDI and audio signal within the DAW sound processing plugins, choosing appropriate sounds and combining elements from software synthesizers, alternate approaches to quantizing and refining rhythmic grooves, hybrid production techniques (audio and MIDI).
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The advanced student, who might passed Computer Music 1 , will learn to utilize digital audio workstations (DAW) to create arrangements of either original or existing musical elements. This course focuses on the creative use of technology in music production. Topics covered include signal flow of MIDI and audio signal within the DAW sound processing plugins, choosing appropriate sounds and combining elements from software synthesizers, alternate approaches to quantizing and refining rhythmic grooves, hybrid production techniques (audio and MIDI).
History of Western Music 1
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
A survey of the major styles in Western music from the origination to the early Classical period(medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical). This includes a summary of ancient music.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
A survey of the major styles in Western music from the origination to the early Classical period(medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical). This includes a summary of ancient music.
History of Western Music 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
A survey of the major styles in Western music from Classical period to the present(Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods).
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
A survey of the major styles in Western music from Classical period to the present(Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods).
Synthesizer Theory / Technique
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course focuses on the practical aspects of working with synthesizers in modern music production. Students will learn about different types of synthesizer architecture, patch programming/editing, and how synthesizers are used in a music production environment. A variety of synthesis techniques will be covered, including subtractive, FM, sampling, hybrid, and software-based synthesis.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course focuses on the practical aspects of working with synthesizers in modern music production. Students will learn about different types of synthesizer architecture, patch programming/editing, and how synthesizers are used in a music production environment. A variety of synthesis techniques will be covered, including subtractive, FM, sampling, hybrid, and software-based synthesis.
Introduction to Counterpoint
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
Understanding the concept of counterpoint, and practice within a functional tonal context. Emphasis on two-voice writing, binary, and melodic phrase forms.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
Understanding the concept of counterpoint, and practice within a functional tonal context. Emphasis on two-voice writing, binary, and melodic phrase forms.
Introduction to Music Production 1, 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
This course explores the roles and responsibilities of music producers and engineers from idea inception to finished product. Included is an overview of studio technologies and basic recording procedures. This course is recommended for students considering the music production and engineering major or anyone desiring a broad overview of the field.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
This course explores the roles and responsibilities of music producers and engineers from idea inception to finished product. Included is an overview of studio technologies and basic recording procedures. This course is recommended for students considering the music production and engineering major or anyone desiring a broad overview of the field.
Studio Technique
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Emphasis on arranging techniques that apply specifically to recording situations in various contemporary music settings and idioms. Arranger's function, current market trends, and contemporary recording techniques are discussed.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Emphasis on arranging techniques that apply specifically to recording situations in various contemporary music settings and idioms. Arranger's function, current market trends, and contemporary recording techniques are discussed.
Protools Workshop
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course introduces students to the digital audio workstation (DAW) Pro Tools by Avid Technologies, an international standard on DAWs. Students will practice the use of the Pro Tools in music production such as recording, editing, and modification( ). The course also includes basic applications in working in the music such as composition and arrangement.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course introduces students to the digital audio workstation (DAW) Pro Tools by Avid Technologies, an international standard on DAWs. Students will practice the use of the Pro Tools in music production such as recording, editing, and modification( ). The course also includes basic applications in working in the music such as composition and arrangement.
Recording Practice 1
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course explores common recording techniques including microphone choice and placement, console and studio signal flow, session setup and protocol, and live recording. Discussion and utilization of limiters, compressors, and other signal processing equipment used in the multitrack recording process are part of in-class activities and recording sessions. Three studio recording projects are required. Supplemental audio ear training is available and advised.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course explores common recording techniques including microphone choice and placement, console and studio signal flow, session setup and protocol, and live recording. Discussion and utilization of limiters, compressors, and other signal processing equipment used in the multitrack recording process are part of in-class activities and recording sessions. Three studio recording projects are required. Supplemental audio ear training is available and advised.
Recording Practice 2
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
In this advanced recording class, students analyze advanced large-format console signal flow, explore sophisticated ensemble microphone techniques and applications, and revisit and reinforce professional session protocol. Advanced drum miking, session flow, documentation, and microphone choice and comparisons are demonstrated.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
In this advanced recording class, students analyze advanced large-format console signal flow, explore sophisticated ensemble microphone techniques and applications, and revisit and reinforce professional session protocol. Advanced drum miking, session flow, documentation, and microphone choice and comparisons are demonstrated.
Individual Minor 1, 2
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The students will develop their competence in their minor through private lessons.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The students will develop their competence in their minor through private lessons.
Arranging 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
Pre-requisite: Arranging 1
The course covers the study of the properties of wind instruments such as trumpet, saxophone, and trombone. It also involves the study of 2-, 3-, 4-part harmony arrangements, and background voicing, which are widely used in contemporary music.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
Pre-requisite: Arranging 1
The course covers the study of the properties of wind instruments such as trumpet, saxophone, and trombone. It also involves the study of 2-, 3-, 4-part harmony arrangements, and background voicing, which are widely used in contemporary music.
Contemporary Composition
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Development of individual writing creativity. Emphasis on the building of confidence in writing clear, memorable lead lines based on standard song forms. Discussions on the relationship of speech patterns to melody. Important works of the 20th & 21st centuries in varies styles are explored. Individual conferences with the instructor when necessary. Written projects required.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Development of individual writing creativity. Emphasis on the building of confidence in writing clear, memorable lead lines based on standard song forms. Discussions on the relationship of speech patterns to melody. Important works of the 20th & 21st centuries in varies styles are explored. Individual conferences with the instructor when necessary. Written projects required.
Instrumentation
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The technical aspects involved in creating finished, professional scores. Score layout; instrumental/vocal ranges and performance characteristics; special playing techniques and limitations; breath and bowing considerations; choice of key, meter, beat, and subdivision values; use of slurs, articulation marks, dynamics, tempo variation, and other devices for indicating expressive nuance; proper underlaying of vocal text; calligraphy; creating a practical piano reduction; and extracting parts.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The technical aspects involved in creating finished, professional scores. Score layout; instrumental/vocal ranges and performance characteristics; special playing techniques and limitations; breath and bowing considerations; choice of key, meter, beat, and subdivision values; use of slurs, articulation marks, dynamics, tempo variation, and other devices for indicating expressive nuance; proper underlaying of vocal text; calligraphy; creating a practical piano reduction; and extracting parts.
Virtual Instrument Practice
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students learn to produce short sound-alikes of fragments of contemporary hit records employing sequencing and virtual instruments. They also learn to produce a full acoustic band cover using virtual instruments and one live instrument and/or vocalist. Additionally they learn to produce short musical creations by chopping and editing audio, incorporating tempo mapping, elastic audio, vocoder, looping, beat detective, and other manipulation tools.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students learn to produce short sound-alikes of fragments of contemporary hit records employing sequencing and virtual instruments. They also learn to produce a full acoustic band cover using virtual instruments and one live instrument and/or vocalist. Additionally they learn to produce short musical creations by chopping and editing audio, incorporating tempo mapping, elastic audio, vocoder, looping, beat detective, and other manipulation tools.
Musical Acoustics
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is a survey of acoustical phenomena relating to music. The course includes an overview of the nature of sound waves and vibration, sound propagation and room acoustics, sound level and its measurement, the human ear and perception, and tuning systems. Course material is directed toward the contemporary musician's need to understand acoustical phenomena in various contexts, including performance, writing, and music technology applications.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is a survey of acoustical phenomena relating to music. The course includes an overview of the nature of sound waves and vibration, sound propagation and room acoustics, sound level and its measurement, the human ear and perception, and tuning systems. Course material is directed toward the contemporary musician's need to understand acoustical phenomena in various contexts, including performance, writing, and music technology applications.
EDM Production Practice (Control Systems in Electronic Production)
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course provides a comprehensive study of MIDI and other control systems in the context of electronic music production. Focus is given to the integration of hardware and software synthesizers, digital audio, and controllers into the sequencing/DAW environment. The MIDI specification and its practical applications in music production and sound design will be explored. A wide range of sequencing projects focuses on developing the technical and creative skills necessary to produce convincing electronic music.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course provides a comprehensive study of MIDI and other control systems in the context of electronic music production. Focus is given to the integration of hardware and software synthesizers, digital audio, and controllers into the sequencing/DAW environment. The MIDI specification and its practical applications in music production and sound design will be explored. A wide range of sequencing projects focuses on developing the technical and creative skills necessary to produce convincing electronic music.
Sound Production for Video Games (Music Production for Video Games)
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
As an introduction to game audio, this course provides a general overview of the stages involved in producing sound and music for games. It begins with an examination of the role of sound designer and composer, including the responsibilities associated with each. The course begins with typical studio effects and sound manipulation, and addresses technical hurdles encountered in an interactive environment. Advanced concepts and techniques such as recording custom effects, proper integration of audio, and mixing techniques particular to the gaming industry are experienced through collaborative team assignments. Business topics include scheduling, contracts, and finalizing a workflow are presented through out the semester. By the end of this course, the student will have completed full audio including sound design, dialogue, and music for cut scenes and a short game or portion of a game via readily available audio production, scripting, and interactive tools.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
As an introduction to game audio, this course provides a general overview of the stages involved in producing sound and music for games. It begins with an examination of the role of sound designer and composer, including the responsibilities associated with each. The course begins with typical studio effects and sound manipulation, and addresses technical hurdles encountered in an interactive environment. Advanced concepts and techniques such as recording custom effects, proper integration of audio, and mixing techniques particular to the gaming industry are experienced through collaborative team assignments. Business topics include scheduling, contracts, and finalizing a workflow are presented through out the semester. By the end of this course, the student will have completed full audio including sound design, dialogue, and music for cut scenes and a short game or portion of a game via readily available audio production, scripting, and interactive tools.
Logic Workshop 1
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course teaches the use of Logic, a digital audio workstation on the Mac OS, where students will learn and practice their composition and arrangement skills. The course application covers various virtual instruments, and MIDI sequencing techniques.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring
This course teaches the use of Logic, a digital audio workstation on the Mac OS, where students will learn and practice their composition and arrangement skills. The course application covers various virtual instruments, and MIDI sequencing techniques.
Logic Workshop 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
This course extends the student s ability to use Logic, a digital audio workstation on the Mac OS, Students will learn and practice recording, audio processing, the use of audio effects, mixing, and mastering.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Fall
This course extends the student s ability to use Logic, a digital audio workstation on the Mac OS, Students will learn and practice recording, audio processing, the use of audio effects, mixing, and mastering.
Mixing Practice 1, 2
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
This is a project-based mixing course geared toward musicians. Students learn basic aspects of editing, mixing and delivery in the modern DAW environment. Students also learn mixing techniques and analysis, and an introduction to digital editing and signal processing.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
This is a project-based mixing course geared toward musicians. Students learn basic aspects of editing, mixing and delivery in the modern DAW environment. Students also learn mixing techniques and analysis, and an introduction to digital editing and signal processing.
Understading Film Music 1, 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
Investigation of the aesthetic relationship between film and music. Discussion of the many functions of film music with analysis of its most effective application to dramatic situations. Exploration of career opportunities in film and television music.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
Investigation of the aesthetic relationship between film and music. Discussion of the many functions of film music with analysis of its most effective application to dramatic situations. Exploration of career opportunities in film and television music.
Individual Minor 3, 4
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The students will develop their competence in their minor through private lessons.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
The students will develop their competence in their minor through private lessons.
Scoring Techniques for Flim and Video
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is intended to give students an overview of the mechanics of synchronization and the psychological implications of applying music to film. Analysis of special dramatic situations will be followed by applications of scoring and synchronization techniques.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course is intended to give students an overview of the mechanics of synchronization and the psychological implications of applying music to film. Analysis of special dramatic situations will be followed by applications of scoring and synchronization techniques.
Contemporary Counterpoint
2 credit Required of : All Electable by : All Offered : Fall Study of the process for creating multiline textures in a given melodic and/or harmonic situation. Voice-leading, melodic analysis and embellishment, rhythm, and form. Assigned written projects to emphasize the role of contrapuntal practices in arranging.
Performance Production Collaboration 1, 2
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
This course incorporates different majors of the Culture and Arts Department for performances (e.g., musical). The professors of the different majors collaborate in teaching this course so that the themes and performances may vary each semester.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
This course incorporates different majors of the Culture and Arts Department for performances (e.g., musical). The professors of the different majors collaborate in teaching this course so that the themes and performances may vary each semester.
MIDI Orchestration (Contemporary Orchestration for Digital Audio)
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course covers advanced sequencing and orchestration techniques in the electronic and hybrid realms of production for acoustic ensembles. Its main purpose is to expose and guide students to writing and production of polished and high-quality original compositions for small to large acoustic ensembles through the use of advanced sequencing techniques and electronic tools. Through a detailed survey and hands-on practice of the major software orchestral libraries, the course integrates all the techniques involved in creating electronic and hybrid polished productions for rhythm section, small ensemble, big band, and studio orchestra. Content includes advanced sequencing techniques such as groove quantization, layering, tempo variations, advanced use of MIDI control changes, and alternate MIDI controllers.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course covers advanced sequencing and orchestration techniques in the electronic and hybrid realms of production for acoustic ensembles. Its main purpose is to expose and guide students to writing and production of polished and high-quality original compositions for small to large acoustic ensembles through the use of advanced sequencing techniques and electronic tools. Through a detailed survey and hands-on practice of the major software orchestral libraries, the course integrates all the techniques involved in creating electronic and hybrid polished productions for rhythm section, small ensemble, big band, and studio orchestra. Content includes advanced sequencing techniques such as groove quantization, layering, tempo variations, advanced use of MIDI control changes, and alternate MIDI controllers.
Stage Acoustics
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students learn the practical theories and techniques on acoustics to create appropriate sound for stage performances. This course will also prepare the students for the stage acoustics engineering certification exam.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
Students learn the practical theories and techniques on acoustics to create appropriate sound for stage performances. This course will also prepare the students for the stage acoustics engineering certification exam.
S.R. Practice 1, 2
1 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
The course develops the students' understanding and use of digital mixers and signal flow for performances. Students will also learn about microphone alignment and the use of monitors in live performances through training. The course connects the students to 'Concert Practices' and other school performances so that they can receive credits for hands-on experiences.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring(1), Fall(2)
The course develops the students' understanding and use of digital mixers and signal flow for performances. Students will also learn about microphone alignment and the use of monitors in live performances through training. The course connects the students to 'Concert Practices' and other school performances so that they can receive credits for hands-on experiences.
Talking about My Composition (Sharing My Composition Story)
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course aims to strengthen the students' ability to present and explain their individual works in front of audiences through logical explanation of their inspiration, source, and creation process. The course provides interaction between students to develop their ability to give constructive criticism of other people s works. The students learn from each other by presenting their work, listening to others, and having discussions. The students ultimately expand their ideas and widen the boundaries of their own abilities in composition.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This course aims to strengthen the students' ability to present and explain their individual works in front of audiences through logical explanation of their inspiration, source, and creation process. The course provides interaction between students to develop their ability to give constructive criticism of other people s works. The students learn from each other by presenting their work, listening to others, and having discussions. The students ultimately expand their ideas and widen the boundaries of their own abilities in composition.
Business in Music Publishing
2 credit
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This is a practical, application-oriented course on record production. It aims to develop the students versatility in the music industry by analyzing market trends, and learning about the different aspects of the industry such as planning, casting, producing, promoting, distributing, marketing, and licensing.
Required of : All
Electable by : All
Offered : Spring, Fall
This is a practical, application-oriented course on record production. It aims to develop the students versatility in the music industry by analyzing market trends, and learning about the different aspects of the industry such as planning, casting, producing, promoting, distributing, marketing, and licensing.