Music | Corcoran School of the Arts & Design | The George Washington University

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Web Name: Music | Corcoran School of the Arts & Design | The George Washington University

WebSite: http://music.columbian.gwu.edu

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Music BACHELOR OF ARTS | MINORPursue your passion and elevate your repertoire by studying music within a broader liberal arts educationWhen you study music in the center of Washington, D.C., and develop your artistry, performance and scholarship with world-renowned faculty, practicing performersand esteemed composers, you are prepared to succeed after graduation. Whether majoring or minoring, Corcoran students work closely with celebrated musicians and have performance opportunities in the city, ranging from solo shows to ensembles. Our students gain a breadth of instruction in a curriculum that specializes in both theory and practice.Our faculty of scholars and creative artists includes members of the National Symphony and Kennedy Center orchestras. Students perform with vocal and instrumental jazz groups, orchestra, choruses, bands, opera productions, chamber music groups and musical theater. Apply Financial Aid Our Faculty Our Spaces Corcoran Scholars Request InformationOur Bachelor of Arts in Music degree lays a strong foundation for advanced music study in graduate school and entry into a variety of music-related professions. We offer a variety of courses in music theory, history, composition, ethnomusicology and electronicand computer music so students leave the program with fundamental knowledge to engage with music meaningfully. Students can also take individual performance lessons and participate in ensembles.Upon completion of the program, our students: Show and use practical skills in vocal or instrumental sight reading; independent learning of pre-existent or new compositions; and stylistic, analyticalor interpretive discussion. Write and speak fluently and cogently on a wide range of musical topics in formal and impromptu settings. Demonstrate intelligibility, craft, informed expressionand a commitment to independent inquiry in creating or performing music. Knowledgeably situate their own musical activities within a culturally, aestheticallyand intellectually pluralistic community in the program and the larger musical world.Music MAjor CoursesPerformance StudyPerformance study is an important part of our curriculum and we offer courses in voice, keyboardand all jazz and orchestral instruments. Music majors, minorsand Corcoran Scholars are eligible for private lessons. Eligibility and placement for students new to private performance study are determined at an appointment with a faculty advisor.All other performance study courses include individual lessons and require a supplementary fee. New majors and minors interested in private study should contact Professor Baker ([email protected]) to begin the registration process.There are three levels of performance study available to undergraduates: 1000 level: All students will take at least one semester and no more than threesemesters of performance study on one instrument at this level. 2000 level: Private instruction that shows advancement beyond the 1000-level of study. Students are also required to participate in a Program of Music select ensemble.Our students often create music seven days a week individually and through ensembles, performing in venues on and off campus, around D.C.and beyond Washington. Thanks to ensembles, students get to know each other and enjoy encouraging and productive relationships with faculty members.Ensemble study and performance is an essential part of our curriculum. Our majors and minors are encouraged to join ensembles to develop performance experience and expand their repertoire. Chamber Ensembles Jazz Ensembles University Band University Orchestra University Singers and Chamber ChoirOpportunities for Non-MajorsGW students with a background in music are welcome and encouraged to audition to participate in our chamber, jazz, orchestra, band and choral ensembles. Membership in these ensembles is composed of the varied and talented GW community and is not limited to those registered as a music major or minor.Find an EnsembleWHERE YOU LL GOOur music graduates have pursued advanced education in performance, composition, conducting, jazz, musicologyand arts administration. GW musicians have built successful careers as freelance performers, teachers, scholar-professors, managersand development specialists in the arts. Music majors are also working in medicine, dentistry, lawand information technology.Use Career ServicesMusician Ben Thornewill, BA 07, launched his 13-song album, First Improvisations , which he describes as part film score, part whimsy, part Frederic Chopin and part Erik Satie. His creative process included playing whatever music popped into his head, letting his fingers meander into unexplored territory when he d come up with a new melody or texture.More About Ben s Work Philip Carluzzo,Theory, Composition Musicianship Jeffrey Kempskie, University Singers Accompanist Amy Reiff, voice Anthony Blake Clark, Director of University Singers James Levy, piano Thomas Rohde, History Culture Alison Crockett, voice Christopher Lornell, History and Culture Michael Schmitz, Director of Bands GW is committed to digital accessibility. If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access content on this page, let us know via the Accessibility Feedback Form.

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