Splash Biography

We hear music and sounds all day, every day. The radio in the car, the traffic on the street, students chatting in the hallway, choirs, orchestras, fire alarms, air conditioners, TV's, your own breathing... But what distinguishes noises from real music? What can we learn about people by the music and sounds they produce and the music they listen to? Is there a broader range of sounds than what we traditionally think of as music? In this class, we will listen to and produce a variety of sounds and discuss what makes them musical or not while expanding our frame of reference and appreciation for everyday sounds. We will also examine and attempt to gain a better understanding of the expression of true creativity and artistic ability through music. Depending on interest and prior knowledge (and available time), we can also discuss topics of music theory, music history, influential pieces in Classical literature, etc.