*** Offering again at the U of M School of Music (Spring 2009) ***


Building on the foundations laid down in "Intro to North Indian
Vocal Music"offered in the Fall semesters of 2006, 2007 and 2008

Now in the Spring 2009:

MUS 5950 - 004 Topics in Music: Advanced Indian Music - A Panorama (3
credits)
5:00PM - 6:30PM, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Fergusson Hall 107
University of Minnesota School of Music

Grade Options: A-F, S/N, Audit

Instructor: Dr. Pooja Goswami

[Please note: Even though this course is offered as an advanced course,
permission may be granted to prospective students who did not take "Introduction
to North Indian Vocal Music" offered earlier (Fall
2006,07,08). Please consult the instructor @ 612-709-1263 or
goswa005@...].

Description:

Learn advanced concepts and techniques of North Indian Classical Music
from a master artist and scholar. Continuing from "Introduction to
North Indian Vocal Music" (offered in Fall 2006, `07 and
`08), learn advanced vocal training in North Indian music. Gain a
panoramic view of Indian music, its meaning and place and a greater
understanding of the diversity and possibilities of human expression.
Learn advanced voice culture and compositions in Hindustani music
through hands on vocal lessons and exercises, audio/video material,
concert experience, classroom discussions, guest lectures and writing
assignments. This is a fascinating course and a unique opportunity for
anyone interested in music, aesthetics or Indian culture.



In this course, you will also explore some of the many varieties of
music in today's India and discuss the cultural, social and
historical processes that contribute(d) to this musical diversity. In
this process we will direct our attention to dialogues of music and
meaning within and beyond India. The course will begin with an overviewof the
main elements of Indian Music, then discuss how these elementsare used in North
Indian Classical Music, Popular Music and Folk Music, ending with a discussion
of music's role in Indian culture and society, with emphasis on social
organization, gender and religion.


Prerequisite: MUS 5950 Offered Fall 2008/2007/2006, or by prior
permission from the instructor.



Course Content:



Musical Building Blocks: Raga, Tala, Instruments

Advanced Vocal Training: Khayal, Tarana, Chaturang, Dadra, Geet

Classical Traditions in India: Current and obsolete forms of Hindustani
Music and Carnatic Music Musical Dialogues: Classical, Folk and Film
Music. Popular and Fusion Music. Music, society and culture. Social
Organization in Hindustani Music. Music and Women. Music and Religion.

Class Time: 50% singing, 15% guest speakers (lecture-demonstrations),
20% lecture, 15% discussion



Work Load: 10 pages reading per week, 15 pages writing per term, 1 exam,
2 papers, 3 quizzes.



Grade: 30% final exam, 25% reports/papers, 15% quizzes, 15% class
participation, 15% attendance. Grade Options: A-F, S/N, Audit.



Exam Format: Multiple choice and short answers (2-3 sentences). Final
exam will involve vocal performance.



Instructor: Dr. Pooja Goswami (612-709-1263 or goswa005@...)



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