Music 168

Music 168A: Instrumental Performance

For experienced performers of orchestral instruments. A directed program of study including participation in the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra or University Wind Ensemble, in workshops, and in special projects. Includes private instruction and/or coaching, individually or in groups.The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance.

Director: David Milnes
Units: 3
Associated...

Music 168I: Organ Performance

The program focuses on the study of solo repertoire. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance.

Director: George Emblom, coordinator; David Milnes, supervisor
Units: 2
Associated Performance Ensemble: none
Satisfies Performance Requirement?: No; no exception.

Music 168G: Guitar Performance

The program will include ensemble work in addition to the study of solo repertoire. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance.

Director: Michael Goldberg, coordinator
Units: 2
Associated Performance Ensemble: None; the guitar ensemble is embedded in the 168G course.
Satisfies Performance Requirement?: Yes, only if approved by faculty director.
Note: Music 168G only...

Music 168H: Early Music Performance

The program will include ensemble work in addition to the study of solo repertoire. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance.

Director: Christine Brandes
Units: variable; 2-3
Associated Performance Ensemble: By consultation with faculty director; Baroque Ensemble (Music 149) if approved.
Satisfies Performance Requirement?: Yes, only if students are allotted 3 units
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Music 168E: Jazz Performance

Intermediate or advanced instruction in the performance of jazz and improvisation. A directed program of study including participation in department-sponsored or UC Jazz ensembles, workshops, and special projects where applicable. Will include instruction and/or coaching, individually or in groups. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Units range from 2 to 3, depending on ensemble participation.

Director: Myra Melford
Units:...

Music 168D: Various Musical Practices Performance

Intermediate or advanced instruction in musical practices not encompassed in 168A-168B-168C, within the context of a directed academic program of studies. Students must have experience on the instrument or have studied it in the Music 130 series courses. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance.

Director: Lester Hu
Units: Variable; 2-3
Associated Performance Ensemble: By consultation with faculty...

Music 168CS: Piano/Fortepiano Performance Studio

1 unit. A studio with masterclasses and keyboard techniques. Students in the Keyboard Performance program are encouraged to take Music 168CS within the first year of taking Music 168C.

Music 168C: Piano/Fortepiano (Keyboard) Performance

The program will focus on the study of solo repertoire. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance.

Directors: Sharon Lee Kim, coordinator
Units: 2
Associated Performance Ensemble: None
Satisfies Performance Ensemble Requirement?: No; no exception.
Note: Changes include the introduction of two weekly one-hour sections (Music 168CS and Music 168CE). Both Music 168CS...

Music 168B: Vocal Performance

For experienced vocalists. A comprehensive program of vocal studies including participation in University Chorus, Gospel Choir, or University Chamber Chorus, a weekly workshop (topic varies each semester), vocal technique training, and ensemble work with other instrumentalists or vocalists. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the faculty in charge of the course. Each student’s studies will lead to some kind of public performance.

Directors: Nikolas Nackley, coordinator; Wei Cheng, supervisor
Units: 3
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