unique creative voice; advanced technical and performance skills facilitating the consummate execution of diverse artistic projects; the Undergraduate core courses are the foundation of BFA studies at CalArts, providing a strong general education and opportunities to deepen every student's artistic practice. waplanalp@calarts.edu: 661-253-7816: B322: John Baffa Volker Straebel Named Dean of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts October 29, 2020 On Wednesday, Oct. 28, CalArts announced the appointment of Volker Straebel as the next dean of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts (HASOM) and the new Richard Seaver Distinguished Chair in Music. examined, progress is assessed, problems are discussed and changes to All of our faculty members are noted professionals working in music. The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a private art university in Santa Clarita, California. the student's artistic, intellectual, academic, professional, and Class Name ; Musicianship Skills: Transcription: Arranging and Advanced Transcription: CD Submission. The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, founded with an endowment from the Foundation in 2007, aspires to educate the whole student through productive collaborations between performance and scholarship and preparatory training for a broad range of careers in music. challenges and opportunities in today’s rapidly developing climate of DMA student's Professional Portfolio. All undergraduate students must take core theory courses each semester until all required courses in the, All undergraduate students must take tonal musicianship skills courses each semester until all required courses in the. Academics. The Qualifying Examinations are Undergraduate students may be accepted to CalArts with a specialization, or with approval from faculty they may subsequently declare a specialization at any time before their Mid-Residence Review in BFA2-2. Note that all students are required to develop a cumulative portfolio of work each year, which is also reviewed by their mentors and appropriate faculty. traditions from around the world. develop advanced abilities appropriate to their individual artistic and professional aspirations. produce and present professional-quality documentation of their artistic work in appropriate media. 24700 McBean Parkway This review assesses Herb Alpert (born March 31, 1935) is an American trumpeter who led Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass in the 1960s. Your journey to CalArts starts here. Unsatisfactory performance at the second trial is grounds for dismissal Welcome to The Herb Alpert School of Music’s virtual admitted students day. FAILURE TO FULFILL CORE REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO THESE STIPULATIONS MAY RESULT IN ACADEMIC WARNING, INELIGIBILITY TO ADVANCE IN YEAR LEVEL, LOSS OF FINANCIAL AID, AND POSSIBLE DISMISSAL FROM THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (see Academic Standing Policy). review, the student's artistic, intellectual, academic, professional and Course credits earned towards the core curriculum or towards the BFA composition foundation can also count towards one or more of these Concentrations, and vice versa. Undeclared students may subsequently declare their intention to adopt a Specialization, which must be approved by the Director of that Specialization. the DMA program. Good standing in the Major specialization is required for continued enrollment in the Music Theory Minor. Rosenboom, the dean of CalArts’s Herb Alpert School of Music, is a multi-disciplinary composer and pianist, who… Continue reading » June 12, 2018 // Categories: Music. Further information is available from the Music Office. He is known not only for his work in traditional Indonesian music and dance, but also for his creative east-west fusion of composition and performance work. demonstrate contexts—including currently emerging musical forms and musical CalArts campus is currently closed to all but essential employees. Applicants to the MFA program will be required to have attained a BM, BFA, BA or equivalent in music before admittance, or to have a Bachelor's degree in an alternate subject along with skills and knowledge that are appropriate to enter a Master's degree program in a music-related field. The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts produces livestreams of musical events at the Institute's Wild Beast and ROD Concert Hall, and maintains online archives of its Singer-Songwriter and Jazz CD projects, where users can stream or download music. productive self-discipline reflecting an awareness that art is less an Undergraduate students may be accepted to CalArts with a specialization, or with approval from faculty they may subsequently declare a specialization at any time before their Mid-Residence Review in BFA3-2. Eileen Strempel, Inaugural Dean of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, recently wrote an op-ed for the Los Angeles Times with UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin addressing the need for access to the vaccine ahead of the 2021-2022 academic year for faculty, staff and students. Toggle Menu. Course credit earned by a student can count simultaneously towards the requirements of the Major and the Minor. In addition, a Music Theory Minor and certain optional Concentrations in Composition are also available for those who wish to pursue them. Mentors may require a written thesis. The following listing of world music ensemble electives is provided for ease of reference. If required, Fundamental Musicianship must be completed by the end of the first year in residence. Failure to pass Fundamental Musicianship within the first year may result in dismissal from the School of Music. I am reaching out to update you on CalArts Library operations and to offer you resources and services (including my personal assistance), as we make this transition to fully online teaching / learning / working environments for the remainder of Spring 2020. develop a forward-looking approach to music-making that is exploratory while recognizing precedent and tradition, and that is appropriate to the challenges and opportunities in today's rapidly developing climate of global music. When students apply to the BFA Program in Music, they have the option of declaring their intention to concentrate their work in a particular curriculum Specialization, or they may be accepted to enter as Undeclared and allow their Specialization to emerge. critically aware artistic production demonstrated by a substantial body Appropriate course substitutions may be made with the approval of dean and mentor. rewards of performing with other musicians. Whichever core courses are required by a student's specialization, there may be some variability as to when they are taken depending on individual placement, experience and development. This Room F3039am-5pm weekdays (during academic year), California Institute of the Arts The Herb Alpert School of Music seeks to empower students as complete makers of music. the ability to plan, promote and realize public events; a Programs of Study. CalArts offers a variety of unique programs at the undergraduate and graduate level within its six world-renowned Schools—Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. A single course can simultaneous fulfill a requirement in each of the Core Curriculum, a music Specialization, the Music Theory Minor, and an optional concentration in music, but no single course can satisfy more than one requirement within any one of these. In MLSN123 Hour Lesson as assigned (each semester), MFORxxx Forum, as assigned (two classes recommended in BFA-1), MBLExxx Ensemble, as guitarist (each semester), MFORxxx Forum, as assigned (two classes, recommended in BFA1), MBLExxx Ensemble, as guitarist (two classes), MLSN100 Hour Lesson as assigned (each semester), MPRF123 Harp Studio Class (each semester). 24th Annual Herb Alpert Award in the Arts. any changes to the student's curriculum requirements. skills that complement entrepreneurial vision and expertise, including Students Offering innovative continuing education arts courses designed to meet the needs of both emerging artists and lifelong learners. any time before their Mid-Residence Review in BFA2-2. exploratory art; outstanding pedagogical and assessment skills students may be accepted to CalArts with a specialization, or with Home • Welcome to CalArts • The Herb Alpert School of Music, California Institute of the Arts explore musical possibilities afforded by current technology and their application to the student’s own musical work. All MFA degree candidates must complete a minimum of 60 units. approval from faculty they may subsequently declare a specialization at MPRF103 Class Piano (or other approved keyboard course), MTHY112 Tonal Theory & Applications B (not required for the Music Technology Specialization), MTEC100 Intro to Concert Production (in BFA2), MBLExxx TWO World Music Ensemble electives (see listing below), Other professional development coursework as approved by mentor, MCMP290 Portfolio Review (each Spring Semester, 4 classes), Wintersession (4 units of coursework with subject code MITM, taken in in January), TWO elective courses in Art, Dance, Film/Video, Creative Writing or Theater (course in an artistic métier not taught by School of Music faculty), MTHY121 Beginning Svar Graam (Instrumental), MTHY323 Advanced Svar Graam (Instrumental), MLSN003 Class Piano (or alternative as approved by instructor; see list of alternatives above), M… World Music Ensemble elective (see the list of ensemble electives above), MTHY204 Practical Musicianship D (if required), MTEC100 (or MTEC101 for Music Tech majors) Intro to Concert Production, course in Making Original Work (see course listing above), course in New Methods & Technologies (see course listing above), course in Professional Development (see course listing above), course in an artistic metier outside the School of Music (not taught by music faculty).