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MUSC 115 Listening to the Movies 6 credits
We all watch movies, whether it’s in a theater, on television, a computer, or a smartphone. But we rarely listen to movies. This class is an introduction to film music and sound. The course begins with a module on how film music generally works within a narrative. With this foundation, the course then concentrates on the role film music and sound play in shaping our understanding of the film’ stories. Over the course of the term, students will study a variety of films and learn about theories of film music and sound. Class assignments include a terminology quiz, cue chart, and a short comparative essay. The course will culminate in a final project that may take the form of a term paper or creative project.
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MUSC 115.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty: Brooke Okazaki 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWeitz Center 230 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWeitz Center 230 1:10pm-2:10pm
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MUSC 122 A History of American Stage Musicals 6 credits
In this class, students will study the origins and evolution of the American stage musical from the early twentieth century to the present day. We will analyze musicals ranging from Oklahoma to Hamilton and examine multiple works through broader lenses, such as gender, nationalism, and race. In doing so, students will come to understand the cultural work of the stage musical in a given historical and social context. Students must attend weekly screenings and the Carleton spring musical production outside of class time. An ability to read music is not required, but enthusiasm and a strong interest in music and drama is necessary.
Extra Time Required: There will be screenings of musicals held outside of class time. Students will also be required to attend the Carleton Spring musical production.
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MUSC 122.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Brooke Okazaki 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWeitz Center 230 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWeitz Center 230 1:10pm-2:10pm
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MUSC 160 Listening to Anime Movie Music 2 credits
The class will focus on musical scoring practices in anime movie music, with a specific focus on the scores composed by Joe Hisaishi for Studio Ghibli movies such as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and many others. Each week, students will watch a film and write a response to the soundtrack, which we will discuss in class. This course may be taken as a stand-alone class or as a coordinated trailer to “MUSC 115: Listening to the Movies.”
Extra Time Required: Students will need to attend weekly movie screenings.
- Spring 2026
- LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis
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MUSC 160.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty: Brooke Okazaki 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- MWeitz Center 230 3:10pm-4:20pm
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MUSC 213 J-Pop: Listening to Music in Modern Japan 6 credits
Japanese popular music encompasses a wide variety of genres, from World War II propaganda tunes to anime soundtracks. But how does this music relate to the history of modern Japan? What is “modern” (or post-modern) about this specific music? This class will examine the creation and consumption of Japanese popular music from around 1945 to present, focusing on how popular music worked in the cultural and political milieu. Through the study of Japanese folk, jazz, rock, hip-hop, bubble gum pop, and film music, students will engage with broader historical trajectories in society. We will discuss music as it relates to issues of race, gender, and pop culture in Japan and around the world.
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MUSC 213.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty: Brooke Okazaki 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWeitz Center 230 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWeitz Center 230 12:00pm-1:00pm
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MUSC 215 Music History After 1800 6 credits
How does music shape society? What does it feel like to participate in musical life—as a creator, performer, listener, leader, fan, or critic? These questions will guide us as we study the history of Western music with an emphasis on social experience. We’ll explore music from the Romantic era to our contemporary moment, with our ears and eyes trained toward the repertoire’s civic and interpersonal meanings. Along the way, you’ll respond to current concert programming and curate playlists that speak to your communities on campus and beyond. Front of mind will be expansive themes of belonging and identity.
- Winter 2026
- LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis WR2, Writing Rich 2
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MUSC 215.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty: Brooke Okazaki 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WWeitz Center 230 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWeitz Center 230 1:10pm-2:10pm
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MUSC 400 Integrative Exercise 6 credits
Required of senior majors. The integrative exercise may be fulfilled by completion of a significant composition, performance, or research-paper project. Students who wish to fulfill Music 400 with such projects must meet department-specified qualifying criteria.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026
- No Exploration
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Student is a Music major AND has Senior Priority.