There was a time not long ago in the classical music world when melody was considered passé. Young composers making their way through academia were encouraged to leave hummable tunes behind in favor ...

It was a typically foggy day in the Bay Area in December 2017 when I was squished into the backseat of a car next to violinist Jessie Montgomery and the other members of the Catalyst String Quartet.

The last thing you could hear was his breathing, and the squeaking of his stool, as drummer Jessie Cox ended the set. He had just played an hour-long improvisation with bassoonists Rebekah Heller and ...

An introduction to the fundamental materials of a variety of music, including Western concert music, jazz, and popular music. Course activities center around interrelated theoretical, compositional, ...

Develop your creative and research interests in a collaborative environment! Pursue your composition projects at an advanced level, further refining the musicianship you have acquired and cultivated ...