F Contemp Keyboard Techniques

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18 hours lecture per term. This course is for experienced pianists and keyboardists aiming to enhance skills in contemporary music. It includes composition and arrangement work, synthesizer programming, and Yamaha Disklavier recording. The course teaches advanced improvisation concepts that combine elements of European Jazz and Ambient Music with concepts to perform this music live. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU)