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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

Music and dance are closely aligned in almost every cultural tradition and enjoy an especially close

relationship in ballet, modern dance, opera and musical theater. In this course students will deepen

their understanding of music and learn about significant works of music and dance through group

viewing and listening sessions accompanied by lectures and discussions.

This course will meet twice a month. Once a month students will attend a live or virtual performance

by Bay Area arts partners including SFCM, SF Symphony, SF Opera, and CalPerformances. In a

second session each month students will view a filmed work of music and dance. Evaluation will be

based on attendance and active participation in these sessions.

Session topics will include the work by choreographers Martha Graham, Katherine Dunham,

George Balanchine, Alvin Ailey, Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris, and Cathy Marston and

composers J. S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Hensel, P. I. Tchaikovsky, Leonard Bernstein,

John Cage, and Laurie Anderson.

APP 100

Music for Dancers

Credits: .50

(2 hours, 2 credits)

A study of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal instrument, including respiration, phonation,

resonance, vowel acoustics and vocal hygiene. Voice classification, compilation of exercises, and

teaching methods are introduced.

APP 202

Vocal Physiology

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This class offers practical applications of materials studied in Vocal Physiology. Students will be

assigned to teach one private student for the semester and will maintain a lesson journal. Teaching

will be monitored through in-class lesson demonstrations.

Undergraduates only. Graduate students take APP 603.

APP 203

Undergraduate Vocal Pedagogy

Credits: 2.00

(2 hour, 1 credit)

The year-long class is an introduction to the craft of acting. It is designed for students who have no

prior acting experience as well as those who wish to build confidence and relaxation in performance

of sung material. Through improvisations, scripted scenes, and monologues, students will develop

the building blocks needed for the unique demands of the singing actor. Students will be introduced

to the techniques of characterization, principals of motivation, physical awareness, emotional

connection, use of imagination, concentration, techniques of memorization and stage movement.

APP 204

Beginning Acting I

Credits: 1.00

(2 hour, 1 credit)

The class is an introduction to the craft of acting. It is designed for students who have no prior

acting experience as well as those who wish to build confidence and relaxation in performance of

sung material. Through improvisations, scenes, and monologues, students will develop the building

blocks needed for the unique demands of the singing actor. Students will be introduced to the

techniques of characterization, principals of motivation, physical awareness, emotional connection,

use of imagination, concentration, techniques of memorization and stage movement.

APP 205

Beginning Acting II

Credits: 1.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(1 hour 20 minutes, 1 credit)

A mixed-level approach to dance and choreography, this course is aimed at building an

understanding of theatrical dance movements as well as core conditioning, flexibility, and strength

using principles of jazz, modern, and ballet techniques. All levels are welcome. The purpose of this

class is for all participants to gain a better understanding of how their bodies move, feel, and look

while on stage. Through basic dance technique, one can cultivate a more confident and

commanding presence for all types of performing.

APP 206

Theatrical Dance Fundamentals

Credits: 1.00

(2 hours, 1 credit)

This class focuses on improvisation, physical theatre, and clowning. Students will become

comfortable with improvisation and physical theatre techniques to discover the physical characters

within them, and the relationships those characters have with their scene partners and the

audience. Using movement, gesture, breath and posture students will explore ways to use their

bodies to create, inhabit and perform new characters. The movement quality of a character will be

investigated through a narrative structure and how to create visually exciting, original and

spontaneous pieces for the stage. Experimentation with clowning, basic mask work, and creating

original character-driven physical performances that can stand on their own, but also inform the

student's performance work in other areas with the goal to bring ease, comfort and fun to auditions,

rehearsals and performances. Fireproof pants not required!

APP 208

Improvisation and Physical Theater

Credits: 1.00

Prereq: APP 204 Class Min Credits: 1.00 And APP 205 Class Min Credits: 1.00

(2 hours, 1 credit)

In this class, students will build and integrate the skills necessary to create and portray characters

from scene into song, fusing the drama with the music to personalize the emotional journey of every

character within song. The devised scenes will create immediate theatrical moment, grounded in a

fully developed, honest, and physicalized characterization and context. Students will also work as

scene partners in each other’s scenes further developing acting skills in moment to moment

dramatic work. Other content that may be explored are appropriate audition monologues, scripted

scenes, archetype within opera characters, audition techniques and call-back preparation.

APP 209

Advanced Acting for Singers

Credits: 1.00

Prereq: APP 208 Class Min Credits: 1.00

(90 minutes, 1 credit)

An introductory course in phonetics, with emphasis on the International Phonetic Alphabet and its

application to English vocal literature.

This course is required before you can take APP 211, APP 212 or APP 213

APP 210

Basic Phonetics for Singers

Credits: 1.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(90 minutes, .5 credit, 7 weeks)

A course designed to improve the singer's self-sufficiency in learning to pronounce and translate

French through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

In order to fullfill the requirement, students will take one module of Analysis (always offered modules

1 and 3) and one module of Performance (always offered modules 2 and 4). Modules can be taken

in any order, at any time.

Voice students are required to take three languages of dictions.

Prerequisite: APP 210

APP 211

Lyric Diction: French

Credits: .50

Prereq: APP 210 Class Min Credits: 1.00 Or APP 210 Class Min Grade: EX Min Credits: 0.00

(90 minutes, .5 credit, 7 weeks)

A course designed to improve the singer's self-sufficiency in learning to pronounce and translate

German through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

In order to fullfill the requirement, students will take one module of Analysis (always offered modules

1 and 3) and one module of Performance (always offered modules 2 and 4). Modules can be taken

in any order, at any time.

Voice students are required to take three languages of dictions.

Prerequisite: APP 210

APP 212

Lyric Diction: German

Credits: .50

Prereq: APP 210 Class Min Credits: 1.00 Or APP 210 Class Min Grade: EX Min Credits: 0.00

(90 minutes, .5 credit, 7 weeks)

A course designed to improve the singer's self-sufficiency in learning to pronounce and translate

Italian through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

In order to fullfill the requirement, students will take one module of Analysis (always offered modules

1 and 3) and one module of Performance (always offered modules 2 and 4). Modules can be taken

in any order, at any time.

Voice students are required to take three languages of dictions.

Prerequisite: APP 210

APP 213

Lyric Diction: Italian

Credits: .50

Prereq: APP 210 Class Min Credits: 1.00 Or APP 210 Class Min Grade: EX Min Credits: 0.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(3 hours, 3 credits)

This two-semester course provides detailed study of every instrument in the modern orchestra, with

demonstrations by players. It includes orchestrations of adaptable piano pieces, which will be given

a reading by the orchestra. Students also study scores extensively, write piano reductions of

orchestral excerpts and orchestrate piano reductions of orchestral music for advanced comparison

with the original. The class starts in the fall semester only. Prerequisites: MMT 105, MMT 113 and

MHL 203 (or 204, 222 and 252) or consent of instructor.

APP 242

Orchestration I

Credits: 3.00

Prereq: ((MMT 105 Class Min Credits: 3.00 And MMT 113 Class Min Credits: 2.00 And MHL 203

Class Min Credits: 2.00) Or (MMT 602 Class Min Credits: 3.00 And MMT 602 Class Min Credits:

3.00))

(3 hours, 3 credits)

This two-semester course provides detailed study of every instrument in the modern orchestra, with

demonstrations by players. It includes orchestrations of adaptable piano pieces, which will be given

a reading by the orchestra. Students also study scores extensively, write piano reductions of

orchestral excerpts and orchestrate piano reductions of orchestral music for advanced comparison

with the original. The class starts in the fall semester only. Prerequisites: MMT 105, MMT 113 and

MHL 203 (or 204, 222 and 252) or consent of instructor.

APP 243

Orchestration II

Credits: 3.00

Prereq: APP 242 Class Min Credits: 3.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This course assists prospective piano teachers in developing individual teaching methods. An

examination is made of the main trends in music education; repertoire materials are reviewed and

assessed; and teaching techniques and personal insights into teaching are discussed in class. Each

student is assigned a piano student for the semester. The lessons for that assigned student are 30

minutes in length and are given weekly, beginning in the fourth week of the semester, under the

supervision of the instructor.

APP 252

Piano Pedagogy

Credits: 2.00

(2 credits, 2 hours)

Brass Methods is a course designed to learn how to play and teach brass instruments. It is open to

all students, regardless of their primary instrument, and especially designed for students interested

in music education, but also very useful for composers looking to get more familiar with the

instruments they write for, or anyone looking for experience on bras instruments.

Students will focus one half of the semester on trumpet (unless that is their primary instrument), and

the second half on their choice of French Horn, Euphonium, Trombone, or Tuba.

APP 260

Brass Methods

Credits: 2.00

(2 credits, 2 hours)

A brass pedagogy class that is aligned with the other pedagogy courses offered at SFCM. Students

will observe and learn about successful teaching techniques and apply them in a hands-on lab-like

environment.

APP 262

Brass Pedagogy

Credits: 2.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This class provides practical training in teaching violin and viola to beginning and intermediate

students. The main emphasis will be on teaching children who have had little or no previous study.

We’ll focus on setting up the bow hold, instrument position as well as vibrato and shifting. The class

will include guest lectures and demonstrations presented by some of the finest teacher trainers in

the region. Students in the class will increase their ability to build a private studio while maintaining

a career as a performer. Fall is for high strings (violin and viola). Spring is for low strings (cello and

bass).

APP 272

String Pedagogy - High Strings

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This class provides practical training in teaching cello and bass to beginning and intermediate

students. The main emphasis will be on teaching children who have had little or no previous study.

We’ll focus on setting up the bow hold, instrument position as well as vibrato and shifting. The class

will include guest lectures and demonstrations presented by some of the finest teacher trainers in

the region. Students in the class will increase their ability to build a private studio while maintaining

a career as a performer. Fall is for high strings (violin and viola). Spring is for low strings (cello and

bass).

APP 273

String Pedagogy - Low Strings

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This course examines the history of guitar pedagogy. The main contemporary schools of teaching

children are studied, and teaching repertoire for all levels and styles are explored. Students watch

demonstration lessons, and then each student teaches in front of the class and is critiqued by the

class and the teacher. Prerequisite: guitar major or consent of instructor.

APP 302

Guitar Pedagogy

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

The history of guitar transcription is studied in this course and the issues of transcribing from

different media to guitar are analyzed. Students are guided through five of their own transcriptions

from the following sources: baroque guitar, baroque lute, keyboard, a free-choice transcription and

a solo string work by Bach.

APP 304

Guitar Transcription and Arrangement

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

In this course students will be taught the acoustic properties of the guitar, its strengths and

weaknesses, as well as how to maximize the potential of the guitar as a chamber instrument and

solo instrument. The course is designed to accommodate both composers interested in writing for

the guitar as well as guitarists who have little experience in composition. As such, composition

techniques will be discussed on a student to student basis. Employing techniques of composition to

the guitar and maximizing its potential is the ultimate goal of the course.

APP 305

Composing for Guitar

Credits: 2.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(2 hours, 2 credits)

Composing for guitar will introduce students to basic concepts of composing applied to guitar. This

includes the study of motifs, construction and harmonization of melodies, basic understanding of

fretboard harmony, species counterpoint, rhythm and relatively simple forms. Examples will be

taken from a variety of sources including West African, Balkan, Middle-Eastern, traditional and

contemporary guitar literature. There will be compositional exercises throughout the course and

every student will be required to compose a solo guitar piece.

APP 306

Composing for Guitar

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This course explores the many ways to compose, using models from past and present. The focus is

on the "nuts and bolts" of shaping and transforming musical materials in all types of music, both

instrumental and vocal. The course is required for composers, but is open to others.

APP 352

Composition Workshop I

Credits: 2.00

Coreq: PVL 110 Pvt Lesson

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This course explores the many ways to compose, using models from past and present. The focus is

on the "nuts and bolts" of shaping and transforming musical materials in all types of music, both

instrumental and vocal. The course is required for composers, but is open to others.

APP 353

Composition Workshop II

Credits: 2.00

Coreq: PVL 110 Pvt Lesson

(1 credit, 2 hours)

The course will allow all students the opportunity to both dance and play baroque dances under the

guidance of one of the great baroque dance instructors of our time. Students will both learn the

dances and play for one another, gaining critical experience in bridging actual physical motion with

playing, systematically engaging with all the principal dance types of the era.

APP 360

Baroque Dance Instrumentalists/Vocalists

Credits: 1.00

(2 hours, 1 credit)

The purpose of this class is to explore connections in improvisation within differing traditions with a

focus on Baroque and Jazz music: in what ways were the goals, methods, intentions of Baroque

musicians similar or different from Jazz musicians? Open to all SFCM students in all degree

programs (all instruments and voice types welcome), the goal is that we will all learn from each

other. We will analyze and study Baroque and Jazz improvisational methods and techniques,

comparing and contrasting pedagogical methods for learning, techniques, rhythmic techniques. This

is a playing/singing class with the intention to explore and identify methods that will help all of us in

our improvisation. Class members will improvise in both Baroque music and jazz.

APP 362

Baroque/Jazz Improvisation

Credits: 1.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(2 hours, 2 credits)

A survey of human development from birth through adolescence, exploring the cognitive, physical,

social and emotional issues of each age group and their relation to music education. Topics include

how to motivate students at different ages, working with parents, establishing a private studio,

setting policies and how to use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences to accommodate

different learning styles. The course pays particular attention to finding creative and age-appropriate

ways to introduce musical concepts to the very young child. Class demonstrations of Kindermusik

for Toddlers, an Orff workshop and a field trip to observe a school-age music program in action are

included.

APP 402

Psychology of Music Teaching & Learning

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

A survey of survival techniques in music. Students discuss teaching, studios, concerts,

competitions, auditions, work abroad, income tax, the writing of résumés, programs, music and

technology, program notes and press releases. Health concerns of musicians are also incorporated

into the class. Guest lecturers in special fields are scheduled.

APP 404

Practical Aspects of a Career in Music

Credits: 2.00

(1 hour, 1 credit)

Musicians often suffer from back pains, tendonitis, poor posture and less-than-adequate

performance due to muscle tension and unconscious postural habits. These conditions are often the

result of the way in which musicians use their bodies. The Alexander Technique provides a way of

returning to a more comfortable and efficient state, with greater spontaneity and improved tonal

quality. Wear comfortable clothing.

APP 406

Alexander Technique

Credits: 1.00

(1 hour, 1 credit)

An introductin to field recording the recording studio, digital editing and signal processing. A

majority of the course will focus on the recording techniques pertaining to classical music and live

sound reinforcement. Topics include: Introduction to acoustical properties, microphone design and

application, audio console flow, stereo and multi track recording devices, sampling theory, live

sound reinforcement and an overview of pre/post production processes.

APP 408

Intro to Sound Recording

Credits: 2.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Jason Tyler O'Connell

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(2 hour lecture, 1 hour practicum, 3 credits)

This course will include discussion and participation in the practice of combining teaching and

artistic skills in order to perform the role of Teaching Artist; and an introduction to the field of Arts

Education from the Teaching Artists' perspective. This course is related to APP 402 Psychology of

Music Teaching and Learning (formerly Introduction to Teaching Skills). Musicians leaving school

with either a Bachelor or Master Degree can widen the number of potential jobs by conceiving of

their career as one of a "Portfolio Musician," with Teaching Artist being one of the jobs. The course

will provide a survey of skills necessary to step into the role of Teaching Artist. Topics covered will

be classroom management, learning modalities, negoitiating different cultures and administrative

hierarchies, different types of outreach/education work, connecting to the national, state and local

arts education communities, etc. Class will include discussion, research, demonstrations and guest

speakers. The practicum element will include observation, mentoring and practicing skills with

students. Focus will be on K-8 students and schools.

APP 410

Teaching Artistry 101

Credits: 3.00

(2 hour lecture, 1 hour lab, 3 credits)

When we learn a new skill, our brains change. How we learn that skill and how we practice affect

the way that our brains change, with some practice strategies being more effective in the long term

than others. In this course, we explore the latest findings from psychology and neuroscience with

the aim of developing efficient and long-lasting practice strategies. Applicable to musicians of all

instruments and voice types, this course is both a practical and a theoretical guide to effortless

mastery. GED 566 will be restricted to undergraduate students and will feature discussions of

practice appropriate to musicians beginning their professional careers. APP 412 will focus on the

unique challenges that graduate students and emerging professionals face at this stage in their

careers.

APP 412

Training the Musical Brain

Credits: 3.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

Skills needed to found and sustain a new ensemble, collective, or presenting organization:

structure, vision, budgeting and taxes, fundraising, grant writing, online and PR presence, venues

and contracts. Graduate students only.

APP 414

Musical Startups

Credits: 2.00

(1 credit, 2 hours, 7 weeks)

This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts regarding health and wellness, body

maintenance, exercise, nutrition, and injury prevention to Conservatory students. This course will

present useful and introductory information on human anatomy, physiology, motor and learning

theory, disease prevention, pain perception, stress management, posture, biomechanics, common

repetitive stress injuries and other topics critical to a conservatory musician's long term health.

APP 416

Health & Wellness for the Musician

Credits: 1.00

Applied Training courses accepted for transfer credit that do not correspond to courses APP

202-406 will be assigned this number.

APP 499

Transfer Courses

Credits: .00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This class offers practical applications of materials studied in Vocal Physiology. Students will be

assigned to teach one private student for the semester and will maintain a lesson journal. Teaching

will be monitored through in-class lesson demonstrations.

Graduate students only. Undergraduate students take APP 203.

APP 603

Graduate Vocal Pedagogy

Credits: 2.00

(5 to 7 hours, 2 credits)

An intensive experience in the rehearsal and performance of literature for the symphony orchestra

from all stylistic periods. The Conservatory Orchestra presents several performances a year in

which student soloists are featured frequently, and collaborates with Opera Theatre in the

performance of a fully staged opera each year. Public orchestral workshops with distinguished

guest conductors are also arranged. Recent guests have included Donald Runnicles and Carl St.

Clair. Registration for orchestra includes a repertoire-reading class for woodwinds and brass

students.

ENS 200

Large Ensemble

Credits: 2.00

(4 hours, 2 credits)

The Conservatory Baroque Ensemble performs music of the 17th and 18th centuries in both

orchestral and chamber settings. All instrumentalists and voice students are invited to audition for

the ensemble at the beginning of each school year. The ensemble is divided between two courses,

one for instrumentalists and one for voice students. No prior experience performing baroque music

is required. Audition repertoire for instrumentalists is any movement of a work of J.S. Bach. Audition

material for singers is announced at the conclusion of the previous academic year. Keyboard

players and guitarists are required to enroll for the continuo course given each term during the

same semester or to have taken the course in a past semester. Each year the ensemble performs

one major work (a baroque opera or oratorio) in performances during the spring semester as well as

several chamber and aria concerts in both the fall and spring semesters. The class sessions are

divided between two weekly sessions for instrumentalists and one weekly session as well as private

coachings for voice students.

ENS 210

Conservatory Baroque Ensemble

Credits: 2.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Dr. Corey Jamason

(2 hours, 2 credits)

Open to all students, this course explores continuo playing for piano, harpsichord, cello, basssoon

and double students students as well as baroque improvisation for voice, violin, viola, flute, and

oboe. The class will focus on ornamenting arias and solo instrumental works. No prior experience is

necessary. The class is designed as an introduction to playing figure bass as well as to

embellishing vocal and instrumental music.

ENS 212

Continuo Playing & Baroque Improvisation

Credits: 2.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

Catalog

3 credits

Required for RJAM majors, open to others by instructor permission.

A comprehensive, sequential study of jazz styles, repertoire,improvisation and composition through

exposure to select jazz artists (i.e. Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker,Miles Davis,

Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane etc.).

Students will be immersed in the music of these artists through projects in transcription,

improvisation, composition and ensemble playing.

ENS 230

Jazz Seminar

Credits: 3.00

The Jazz Ensemble course will have multiple purposes. It will be a course offering which will join

multiple studios and departments conservatory wide to form a large jazz ensemble. The ensemble

will also serve as a “Composer’s Workshop” for student composers enrolled in Jazz

Composition/Arranging to hear and develop techniques discussed in class. Additionally, the

ensemble will rehearse and perform classic jazz works of the idiom by historical figures such as

Ellington, Basie, Mary Lou Williams, and more.

ENS 250

Jazz Big Band

Credits: 1.00

(2 hours, 1 credit)

The SFCM Latin Jazz Ensemble course will have multiple purposes. It will be a course offering that

will join multiple studios and departments conservatory wide to form a large ensemble. The

ensemble will explore traditional to contemporary repertoire from the Afro-Caribbean and South

American Diaspora, including pieces from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Perú, Colombia and others, in

addition to welcoming original works and arrangements by student members. Each semester will

highlight a specific musical tradition, concentrating on authentic selections by renowned composers

including Ernesto Lecuona, Miguel Matamoros, María Teresa Vera, Chucho Valdés, Antonio Carlos

Jobim, Tito Puente, Chabuca Granda, Totó La Momposina and many others.

Open by Audition

ENS 251

Latin Jazz Ensemble

Credits: 1.00

(1-2 hours, 1 credit)

The Conservatory Chorus performs two or three concerts annually. Works featuring student soloists

are emphasized. Past repertoire has included the Fauré Requiem, the Vivaldi Gloria and Bernstein's

Chichester Psalms. The chorus also performs works by student and faculty composers, and

participates in an annual Student Composition Contest in the spring semester.

ENS 300

Conservatory Chorus

Credits: 1.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

An ensemble dedicated to performing chamber choir music, from medieval repertoire to

contemporary. The focus will be on a cappella music, close encounters with the choral classics, and

opera choruses. The objective is to give a deep knowledge of the skills required of a professional

choral musician. Three or four concerts per year, with at least one consisting of music for women’s

chorus.

ENS 301

Chamber Choir

Credits: 2.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Ragnar Bohlin

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

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(2 hours, 0 to 1 credit)

All brass majors are also required to participate in Brass Choir every semester.

ENS 302

Brass Choir

Credits: 1.00

Repertory will include works by current student composers, alumni, and faculty. The ensemble will

also serve as a “lab” chorus for various projects for the Composition Department during the

academic year.

ENS 303

Mouthscape Choir

Credits: 1.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

Class time is spent rehearsing large ensemble pieces. Smaller ensembles are formed at the

beginning of the class, and each is coached throughout the semester. Each ensemble is required to

perform. Students are especially encouraged to form ensembles with other instrumentalists.

ENS 304

Guitar Ensemble

Credits: 2.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: David Tanenbaum

(2 hours, 2 credits)

This course will address the art of accompaniment of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century music.

The repertoire will selected from a wide variety of chamber and larger works, both vocal and

instrumental. Included in the study are recitative, embellishment, and improvisation. National styles

of basso continuo practice from a variety of seventeenth and eighteenth century theorbo, lute and

baroque guitar treatises will be examined in detail. Readings and exercises will be taken from a

variety of period sources, but a main resource for this class will be "Continuo Playing on Lute,

Theorbo and Archlute" by Nigel North (Indiana University Press).

The class will culminate in a recital of music in which the guitarist will accompany based on the

essential principals of basso continuo performance practice. Prerequisite: Not open to Freshmen

and sophomores. The student should be facile in reading bass clef and understand the basics of

figured bass notation, i.e. understand that a 6 implies a first inversion chord.

ENS 305

Basso Continuo for Guitarists

Credits: 2.00

(1 ½ hours, 1 credit)

Preparing for a concert each semester is the primary focus of this ensemble class. Students are

taught techniques for working under chamber conditions, without a conductor. Additionally, time is

spent discussing technical issues not included in lesson times.

Percussion Majors required, all others should obtain consent of instructor.

ENS 306

Percussion Ensemble

Credits: 1.00

(1 hour, 1 credit)

ENS 308

Woodwind Ensemble

Credits: 1.00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

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(1 ½ hours, 2 credits)

Presentation of fundamental techniques of instrumental and vocal accompanying. First semester:

instrumental recital pieces, sonatas, concerti, chamber ensembles and sight-reading. Second

semester: songs, opera arias, sight-reading, transpositions and choral playing.

ENS 310

Intro to Collaborative Piano

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

A performance class open to advanced instrumentalists and pianists designed to cover the major

sonata and recital literature. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ENS 311

Collaborative Music for Inst and Piano

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

Performance class open to advanced singers and pianists who jointly prepare works from the major

vocal literature. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ENS 312

Collaborative Music for Voice and Piano

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours coaching, 2 hours master class plus rehearsal, 2 credits)

Students will receive a two-hour coaching per group every week and an appropriate amount of

rehearsal is expected. All students are required to attend a weekly two-hour master class as well as

guest artists' master classes and concerts under the aegis of the program.

ENS 402

Chamber Music: Strings and Piano

Credits: 2.00

(2 hours, 2 credits)

Performance class dedicated to the study of woodwind chamber music. Once groups are formed at

the beginning of the semester they will receive weekly coachings, leading up to a performance at

the end of the semester. Class time is used for masterclasses with woodwind faculty members.

Audition required.

ENS 403

Chamber Mus: Woodwinds

Credits: 1.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Gregory Barber

(2 hours, 2 credits)

ENS 404

Chamber Music: Brass

Credits: 1.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Mario Guarneri

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

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This performance-based class is a multi-disciplinary exploration of the Broadway-style, musical

theatre idiom. The first part of the module will be dedicated to craft building with emphases on

acting and movement. At the instructors’ discretion, students will explore repertoire through solos

and ensemble numbers, using the principles of interpretation, language, and performance practice.

The course will culminate in a presentation open to the public. In Fall 2017, the class will expand

storytelling through song. Using medleys from the musical theatre cannon, students will not only

look at songs as musical texts, but also create their own dialogue to present themselves and their

stories on stage.

1-2 credits, variable depending casting

ENS 503

Musical Theatre Workshop

Credits: 2.00

(3.5 hours, 2 credits)

This performance-based ensemble provides a multi-disciplinary exploration of the Broadway-style,

musical theatre genre. This curriculum is designed for intermediate through advanced singers,

giving participants the opportunity to learn and prepare repertory with emphases on acting and

movement. The purpose of the Musical Theatre Ensemble is to facilitate participants to gain

practical experience through craft building, rehearsals, and public presentation.

ENS 504

Musical Theater Workshop

Credits: 2.00

(3.5 hours, 2 credits)

This performance-based ensemble provides a multi-disciplinary exploration of the Broadway-style,

musical theatre genre. This curriculum is designed for intermediate through advanced singers,

giving participants the opportunity to learn and prepare repertory with emphases on acting and

movement. The purpose of the Musical Theatre Ensemble is to facilitate participants to gain

practical experience through craft building, rehearsals, and public presentation.

ENS 505

Musical Theater Performance

Credits: 2.00

(3 hours, 2 credits)

An ensemble class for 8-10 advanced singers, this class gives singers an opportunity not only to

perform in and direct opera scenes but also gives them a hands-on look at the rehearsal process as

it develops for the main stage at the San Francisco Opera. Students will observe staging rehearsals

and gain valuable insight into wigs and make-up, stage design, lighting design and costumes.

ENS 506

Operatic Production

Credits: 2.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Heather Mathews

(4 hours plus coaching, 2 credits)

A performance class that introduces voice majors to opera, this class stresses vocal and stage

styles of various periods through performances of operatic scenes. Other material covered includes

acting, stagecraft, secco recitativo training and audition techniques. The class culminates in a

public performance each semester in a workshop setting with piano accompaniment and conductor.

Open by audition only. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and APP 204/205.

ENS 508

Opera Workshop

Credits: 2.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Curt Pajer

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

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(4 hours plus coaching, 2 credits)

A performance class designed for advanced singers, this class stresses vocal and stage styles of

various periods through performances of operatic scenes. Other material covered includes acting,

stagecraft, secco recitativo training and audition techniques. The class culminates in a public

performance each semester in a workshop setting with piano accompaniment and conductor. Open

by audition only. Prerequisites: junior standing and APP 204/205.

ENS 509

Advanced Opera Workshop

Credits: 3.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Curt Pajer

(4 hours plus coaching, 2 credits)

A performance class designed for advanced singers, this class will give participants the opportunity

to learn and prepare an entire opera role by rehearsing and performing one-act operas in a

workshop setting with piano accompaniment. Prerequisite: one completed semester of Opera

Workshop and audition.

ENS 510

Chamber Opera

Credits: 2.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Curt Pajer

(3 hours plus coaching, 1 credit) [6 hours plus coaching, 3 credits]

A performance class designed for advanced singers, this class will give participants the opportunity

to learn and prepare an entire opera role by rehearsing and performing a full-length opera, fully

staged, simply costumed, with piano or chamber orchestra and conductor. By audition.

ENS 512

Fall Opera Theatre

Credits: 3.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Curt Pajer

(6 hours plus coaching and rehearsal, 3 credits)

The Opera Program produces a fully staged opera with orchestra, guest scenic and costume

designers, stage directors and conductors. The spring production serves as a vital performance

experience and showcase for all participants.

ENS 513

Spring Opera Theatre

Credits: 3.00

Prereq: Instructor Permission from: Curt Pajer

This ensemble offers students an opportunity to develop improvisation skills through playing

musical games, exercises, and pieces in small ensembles. No previous experience with

improvisation is required! The semester will culminate in a performance. Musical examples will be

drawn from diverse stylistic sources including classical music, American fiddle styles, jazz, and

popular styles. The goal is for students to build a foundational platform for improvisation and

develop a stronger connection to their own creative impulse and individual voice.

ENS 550

Contemporary Improvisation Ensemble

Credits: 2.00

Ensemble courses accepted for transfer credit that do not correspond to courses ENS 200-513 will

be assigned this number.

ENS 599

Transfer Courses

Credits: .00

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Aug 18, 2021

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(4 hours coaching, 2 hours master class plus rehearsal, 4 credits)

An intensive study of chamber music performance. Students will participate in two chamber groups,

and they will receive a two-hour coaching every week. An appropriate amount of rehearsal is

expected. All students are required to attend a weekly two-hour master class as well as guest

artists' master classes and concerts under the aegis of the program. Participation in guest artists'

master classes, concerts and faculty recitals will be at the discretion of the chamber music faculty.

Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Music in Chamber Music program or the Artists Certificate

program, or consent of the instructor.

ENS 602

Chamber Music Performance

Credits: 4.00

(3 credits; 1.5 hours)

The two-semester undergraduate writing sequence for English learners will focus on three core

competencies: written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking. The sequence will

familiarize students with academic writing, and provide them with tools to analyze and synthesize

texts into a coherent expository essay. The second part of the sequence will require integration of

library and online research, and an oral presentation. Enrollment in this sequence depends on

performance on an English proficiency writing diagnostic, and each semester will incorporate skills

such as critical reading, vocabulary building and grammar proofreading that English learners often

need. All first-year, first-time college freshmen, along with transfer students who have never taken

an equivalent course, will be required to take this course. Transfer students who have taken an

equivalent course (at the discretion of the registrar) and received a grade of “B-” or better will be

exempt.

HMS 100

College Writing for ESL Learners I