History and development of South Asian film scores in their filmic context, especially omnipresent songs that most distinctively characterize this genre. (4) (Same as Global Jazz Studies M103, Music M103, and Musicology M103.) (2) Tutorial, to be arranged. The UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive is pleased to announce that more recordings from the Archive's collections are now available online as part of the California Light and Sound Collection on the Internet Archive.. California Light and Sound is a project of the (5) (Formerly numbered 35.) (1) Tutorial, one hour. (4) Seminar, three hours. Cross-cultural examination of music in context of social behavior and how musical patterns reflect patterns exhibited in other cultural systems, including economic, political, religious, and social structure. Limited to Ethnomusicology majors. Limited to Ethnomusicology, Music, Musicology, Music History, and European Studies majors. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in the UCLA General Catalog.However, all courses, course descriptions, instructor designations, curricular degree requirements, and fees described herein are subject to change or deletion without notice. May not be repeated. Examination of melodic, metric, and formal structures of Indian classical music in context of religious, sociocultural, and historical background of country. M50A. (2 to 4), 199. Aesthetic and Philosophical Foundations in Systematic Musicology. (Same as African American Studies M12A-M12B and Global Jazz Studies M12A-M12B.) (2-2) Activity, three hours; outside practice, three hours. Letter grading. P/NP or letter grading. Political imperatives have long had direct and often explicit impact on music sound and context in East Asia. Impact of ethnicity, race, gender, and other social processes on American music in late 20th century; use of and creativity in music to respond to and shape contemporary social processes. 68B-68O. (2-2), 68B-68O. Advanced World Music Specializations. It publishes reports, DVDs, videotapes and songbooks as well as an e-newsletter. (1) Seminar, one hour. (5), 91A-91Z. Letter grading. (2 to 4), 197S. 189. 19. Limited to Ethnomusicology majors. Introduction to Musicianship. May be repeated. 147. (5) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. (2-2) Activity, three hours; outside practice, three hours. P/NP or letter grading. Europe and Americas; 20B. Music Business. (4), 142. Community or Corporate Internships in Public Ethnomusicology. P/NP or letter grading. Music and Culture in Afghanistan and Central Asia. (4) Seminar, three hours. Advanced private or semiprivate music instruction with distinguished community-based musician, that must be arranged by students and approved by course instructor. Studies in Chinese Instrumental Music. Musical Traditions around Iran: Baluchistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, and Iraq. 68A. Overview of world’s musical traditions by selecting one or two case studies from each of nine musical world regions: Pacific, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin … P/NP or letter grading. Examination of historical and stylistic development of rock from 1950s to present, with attention to its sociocultural and political impact on American society and beyond. Musical Aesthetics in Los Angeles. Music of Korea; 161K. (2) Studio, one hour. (5-5), 20A-20B-20C. (5) (Same as Musicology M173.) Seminar, three hours. Asia. ); 108B. P/NP or letter grading. Africa and Near East; 20C. Individual Studies for USIE Facilitators. Music of Latin America. May be repeated once for credit. Musical Cultures of World. (1 each), M73. Introduction to various notational systems. May be repeated for maximum of 8 units. 48 quarter units (normally 12 courses) of upper division and graduate courses are required for the M.A. Study of Ethnomusicology. P/NP or letter grading. Published: Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2019. Historical approach taken, beginning with music published in 18th century and continuing through development of audio recordings to MTV and popular music today. Music of Bali; 91E. (4) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. M6A-M6B-M6C. UCLA fosters an expansive, multidisciplinary academic experience. (5), M134. Women in Jazz. Nine are elective courses, of which a minimum of five must be in the department and a minimum of five must be at the graduate level. M119. 183. Individual contract with faculty mentor required. 40. May be repeated for maximum of 8 units. Music on China’s Periphery. (1 each) Activity, two hours; outside practice, one hour. Music and Politics in East Asia. Techniques of pure research, basic and theoretical in nature, contrasted with those of applied research, practical and policy-oriented in approach. Creating Musical Community. (2) (Formerly numbered 128.) Students meet on regular basis with instructor and provide periodic reports of their experience. Honors content noted on transcript. (4) Lecture, three hours. May be repeated for credit without limitation. Introduction to Music and Culture of Iran. Listening to and interacting with professional jazz musicians who answer questions and give musical demonstrations. (4) Seminar, two hours; fieldwork, three hours; outside study, seven hours. Special Courses in Ethnomusicology: Music of Ottoman Empire: ETHNMUS 188-2: Black, … M128. Individual study in regularly scheduled meetings with faculty mentor while facilitating USIE 88S course. Examination of influence of music industry on way music is created, performed, listened to, evaluated, and used today. Requisite: course C156A. UCLA Registrar's Office website offers information and resources for current students, prospective students, faculty and staff, and alumni. Music of Africa. P/NP or letter grading. Enforced corequisite: Honors Collegium 101E. Development of Latin Jazz. Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. (4), 147. Concurrently scheduled with course C286. P/NP or letter grading. Letter grading. P/NP or letter grading. Supervised individual research or investigation under guidance of faculty mentor. How music industry functions and how products are created, marketed, and consumed. Music of China: Chinese Opera; 68C. Basic literature and schools of thought in field of ethnomusicology and related social science fields. (2 to 4) Tutorial, six to 12 hours. Journal Club Seminars: Ethnomusicology. Selected Topics in Composition. In-depth examination of intellectual history of rap music/hip-hop studies scholarship. Letter grading. Final project for students who, with approval from their faculty advisers, perform one-hour recital or have their compositions performed in one-hour recital. Concurrently scheduled with course C236B. Investigation of profound effect of Confucian and Communist ideologies on music. 186. Earlier glimmers of UCLA Ethnomusicology had in fact appeared in 1941, when the Department of Music first offered undergraduate and graduate courses in American music. 136A. (4) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. UCLA General Catalog 2020-21. Includes detailed introduction to musical terms and concepts throughout. May be repeated for credit without limitation. Information Literacy and Research Skills. Many students aren't just working for straight As in their field — they study across disciplines. 7. Music of Brazil. We invite you to explore a preview of Volume 22 and past issues of our peer-reviewed annual journal as well as our Sounding Board, featuring seven columns of invited essays and reviews published weekly. Limited to junior/senior Ethnomusicology majors. Examination of modal systems and specific music genres of these regions, and exploration of cultural contexts, communicative functions, forms, styles, instruments, and musical philosophies. Consult Schedule of Classes for topics and instructors. 185. Grades are assigned in term recital is performed or composition is completed and performed. Includes detailed introduction to musical terms and concepts throughout. Enforced requisite: course 188SB. Examination of readings related to intellectual history of rap music scholarship and allied traditions (including breakdance and graffiti). Type of Program and Degrees Offered. 174. Musical Aesthetics in Los Angeles. M25. World Music Performance Organizations. 20A. Performance of specializations in traditional vocal music, instrumental music, and dance. Introduction to Armenian Music. Letter grading. Individual intensive study in ethnomusicology, with scheduled meetings to be arranged between faculty member and student. Enforced requisite: Music 20C with grade of C or better. Sociology of Music. Limited to junior/senior USIE facilitators. (2 each) Activity, three hours; outside practice, three hours. (4), 158. (5-5), 68A-68F. Letter grading. Letter grading. P/NP or letter grading. Advanced performance of specializations in traditional vocal music, instrumental music, and dance. C159. Musical Traditions around Iran: Baluchistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, and Iraq. (4), 143. Concurrent participation in Near East performance ensemble (course 91N or 161N) required. I: Late 19th century to 1980s. Blues, Society, and American Culture. Students may select additional elective courses from other departments and programs within the … (4) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Use of concepts, structural paradigms, and inspiration from literature, visual arts, and other sources to develop student compositions. (4) Seminar, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Music of Balkans: Instrumental Music. Illustrated survey of some regional genres, styles, and musical instruments found in India and Pakistan, with special reference to religious, social, economic, and cultural context of their occurrence. M111. 196. Faculty and students make music together in different modes. (4) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. World Music Composition. Entry-level research for lower-division students under guidance of faculty mentor. (4) (Same as Chicana and Chicano Studies M115.) M130. 133. Enforced corequisite: Honors Collegium 101E. Aesthetic and Philosophical Foundations in Systematic Musicology. May be repeated for credit without limitation. (2-2), 168B-168O. Music of Balkans: Ensemble; 168N. Concurrently scheduled with course C256A. Music of Balkans: Ensemble; 68N. Advanced Private Instruction in Music. Lecture, three hours. Concurrently scheduled with course CM288. We also offer seminars in select global music cultures as well as topics, which examine music as related to gender, politics, religion, economics, philosophy, aesthetics, and musical practice. Contemporary Native North American musical expression, including popular styles (folk, country, rock), intertribal Indian musical genres (powwow), syncretic religious music, and traditional/historic Pan-Indian music. Of these, three constitute a core of required courses: Ethnomusicology C203, C204, and one of Musicology 260A-260F. Concurrently scheduled with course C220. Designed as adjunct to lower-division lecture course. Music of India: Tabla; 168M. Individual contract required. Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour; outside study, seven hours. (4), 161A-161Z. Letter grading. (4) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. 197S. Private Instruction in Music. May not be repeated. Our ethnomusicology program seeks to prepare students for careers in the academy, public sector, the music industry, and/or cultural heritage policy-making. Letter grading. (2 to 4) Tutorial, six to 12 hours. Sociocultural history and survey of African American music covering Africa and its impact on Americas; music of 17th through 19th centuries; minstrelsy and its impact on representation of blacks in film, television, and theater; religious music, including hymns, spirituals, and gospel; black music of Caribbean and Central and South America; and music of black Los Angeles. Participation in theoretical discussions of world music education and application of these theories in elementary and secondary music and social studies classrooms. P/NP or letter grading. Fiat Lux Freshman Seminars. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. Visit the Ethnomusicology’s faculty roster. Individual contract with supervising faculty member required. 117. Preparation: placement examination. Students meet on regular basis with instructor and provide weekly reports of their experience. (2) Tutorial, one hour. History of ethnic and art music in Brazil, with some reference to Portuguese antecedents. 101. Through critical reading of publications by scholars, officials, and culture-bearers involved in intangible cultural heritage policy and practice, examination of history of heritage conservation; concepts of tangible and intangible heritage; pioneering roles of Japan, South Korea, and UNESCO in making intangible cultural heritage focal point of much cultural policy worldwide; tensions among international ideals, nation-state nationalisms, regionalism, ethnicity, and indigeneity in creating intangible cultural heritage policies in different settings; U.S. equivalents to intangible cultural heritage policies and practices in other countries; roles of private individuals, community initiative, and professional organizations in cultural preservation schemes; and related concept of sustainability. Special Courses in Ethnomusicology. Introduction to music of various African cultures and regions. C100. Focus on topics such as tonal and modal harmony, rhythm, improvisation, composition, notation, and ear training to prepare students for later theory courses, participation in music ensembles, advanced study in music, and professional careers. 142. (5-5) (Formerly numbered M110A.) Community or Corporate Internships in Ethnomusicology. 15. Concurrently scheduled with course C204. Sociocultural history and survey of African American music covering blues, pre-1947 jazz styles, rhythm ‘n’ blues, soul, funk, disco, hip-hop, and symbiotic relationship between recording industry and effects of cultural politics on black popular music productions. Introduction to Musicianship. (4), C150. M108A. Comparative study of music of Iran and other related areas, including Turkey, with particular reference to their historical and cultural background, sources on music theory and aesthetics, instruments, style, technique of improvisation, and contemporary practice. Audiovisual Archiving in 21st Century. Internship in supervised setting in community agency or business. Through readings, lectures, viewing of films, and analysis of music, students gain greater understanding of diverse musical traditions found on African continent and become more cognizant of contributions that people of Africa have made to world music. 197E. M134. The Herb Alpert School of Music offers the following majors:. Individual Studies for USIE Facilitators. Individual contract required. John Vallier is Ethnomusicology Curator and Head of Media for UW Libraries. Course M6A is enforced requisite to M6B, which is enforced requisite to M6C. UCLA also offers an active schedule of guest world music performances. Ethnomusicology Graduate Program at UCLA 445 Charles Young Drive East 2520 Schoenberg Music Building Box 951616 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1616. Music composition; Ethnomusicology; Global jazz studies; Music education; Music history and industry; Music performance; Musicology; The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music aspires to educate the whole student through productive collaborations between performance and scholarship, a cross-cultural, global understanding of music, … World Music Teaching Practicum. Survey of music of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Xinjiang, including traditional and popular styles. Designed for ethnomusicology and musicology graduate students. Students critically engage musical literacies and notion of social contract that forms basis of musical notation. Letter grading. Survey of dramatic elements in Chinese operas, incorporating singing, dance, and acrobatics. Seminar, four hours; discussion, one hour. Student Research Program. Community or Corporate Internships in Public Ethnomusicology. Examination of way in which world music traditions have interfaced with jazz and other types of music to create new musical languages. Study of structures and genres of music in urban and rural communities. 143. Contemporary North American Indian Music. Designed for Ethnomusicology majors. In addition to lecture courses, the department offers performance ensemble courses in several world and American music traditions. (4) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. 68B. P/NP or letter grading. Individual study in regularly scheduled meetings with faculty mentor to finalize course syllabus. Limited to undergraduate students. P/NP or letter grading. (4) Seminar, three hours. (4) (Same as African American Studies M109, Gender Studies M109, and Global Jazz Studies M109.) To browse courses by subject area, click on the subject name. (5) Lecture, four hours; outside study, 12 hours. C184. Introduction to history of field of ethnomusicology, basic fieldwork and analysis methods, and current issues in research. May be repeated for maximum of 8 units. Preparation: ability to read melodic or rhythmic notation. (5) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. M131. P/NP or Letter grading. Exploration of aesthetics and philosophy of music, sociology of music, critical theory, hermeneutics, and music criticism. Development of world music or world beat, including its meaning and importance to contemporary culture as well as its history and impact. The UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in Women in Jazz for Spring quarter of the 2020-21 academic year.