A Search for Meaningful Interpretation

Meaningful Interpretation is conceived as a
semester-long examination of the effect of
musical narrative on the listener, and the
critical role that the performer's skills play in
eliciting that understanding between composition
and audience. It is expected that this
examination will culminate in an understanding of
the basics of musical interpretation - shaping a
phrase in tonal music as a starting place -
together with a global understanding of music's
relationship to organic forms and the human
experience to express a compelling and
charismatic point of view in live performance.

Part 'analysis for performers', part score study,
part historical perspective, the course includes
both ensemble and solo playing/singing in a
practical application of the skills developed
throughout the semester.