CMUS
5200

Contemporary Performer

College of Performing Arts: Coll of Performing Arts

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Contemporary Performer
Spring 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: A

CRN: 11877

Credits: 3

This course introduces and develops several key concepts important to the contemporary performer-improviser. Students will perform several times throughout the semester, demonstrating these various concepts. Concepts covered include playing solo, playing duo, and playing with non-traditional instrumentation; chromatic approaches to harmony and melody in improvisation; game theory based performances; and global influences on improvised music. The class will also include discussions and work pertaining to community engagement, and will include performances in non-traditional environments.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 8:36am EDT 10/15/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 353
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/9/2025
Contemporary Performer
Spring 2025
Taught By: Phillip Greenlief
Section: B

CRN: 14914

Credits: 3

This course introduces and develops several key concepts important to the contemporary performer-improviser. Students will perform several times throughout the semester, demonstrating these various concepts. Concepts covered include playing solo, playing duo, and playing with non-traditional instrumentation; chromatic approaches to harmony and melody in improvisation; game theory based performances; and global influences on improvised music. The class will also include discussions and work pertaining to community engagement, and will include performances in non-traditional environments.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 8:36am EDT 10/15/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/14/2025