Contemporary Chamber Music
MUSIC 186R
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
MUSIC 186 (Contemporary Chamber Music), co-taught by Professors of the Practice Claire Chase and Ken Hamao, explores the performance and interpretation of contemporary chamber music. Students will be divided into small ensembles that intensively study the chamber music repertoire of our time and the recent past. Groups will receive weekly coachings from Prof. Chase and Prof. Hamao and will participate in group feedback sessions throughout the semester. Additionally, all MUSIC 186 students will participate in public performances, listening groups, and programming and production workshops. Pre-formed groups with specific projects in mind, individual instrumentalists or vocalists who are interested in learning about contemporary chamber music, and undergraduate composers are all encouraged to apply. Composers will be expected write and workshop new material for the class. Please contact chase@fas.harvard.edu or ken_hamao@fas.harvard.edu to discuss any questions regarding repertoire or group type.
Course Notes
Graduate students are welcome to apply.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
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