Jiryis Ballan. A discussion of modernism in Lebanon during the 1950s-1960s focusing on the musical project of the Rahbani Brothers (Assi and Mansrou Rahbani) and Fairouz, including the Baalbek music festival as a platform that announced the birth of new Lebanese music. Listen to Highlights from Jibal As-Sawan by the Rahbani brothers Listen to Intro, Pt. 1 and Ahou Da by Reema Rahbany with Fairouz. And finally, Listen to their son Ziad Rahbani.
Gabe Bustamente. A comparison of guitar works by Leo Brouwer and Tania Leon. Listen to Parabola by Leo Brouwer, Paisanos Semos! by Tania Leon, and Bailarín by Tania Leon.
Shivangi Cancean. Analysis of Prabhanda, by John Mayer. Listen to Prahbhanda
Chien Huang. Discussion of Chen Yi's Jing marimba work in the context of global modernism, Listen to Jing Marimba (Chieh will play a studio recording in class.)
Kevin Jellison. Discussion of Japanese composer Toshi Ichiyanigi's Sapporo. Listen to Sapporo.
Steven Lewis. Discussion of drummer Dan Weiss' work with Indian rhythmic concepts.