Douglas K. Anderson
Professor of Music
Music and Art
EMAIL: danderson@bmcc.cuny.edu
Office: F-1130S
Office Hours:
Phone: +1 (212) 220-1465
Expertise
Degrees
- B.A. Columbia University, ,
- M.A. Columbia University, ,
- D.M.A. Columbia University, ,
Courses Taught
- Principles of Music is an introductory course in which musical elements, structures and styles are studied. Development of analytic abilities will be emphasized through consideration of major musical works by diverse composers from different eras of the Western Classical tradition. A wide variety of types and forms of music literature will be studied, including symphony, concerto, song, opera, etc. Students will attend a live musical performance. Credit will be granted for MUS 102 or MUS 103, but not both.
- This course is an introduction to essentials in four voice part-writing, voice leading, composing a soprano line to a given bass, and harmonizing a given soprano in 17th and 18th century chorale style. There will be some analysis of Bach chorales.
- This course is open to all students and designed to teach beginning students how to play a woodwind instrument. Instruction is given for flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and other instruments.
- The course includes the study, preparation, and performance of representative works of the standard, contemporary, and musical theater orchestral literature.
- The instrumental ensemble is designed to develop the performance capability and technique of students who play a musical instrument. The repertoire is selected for both personal development and for public performances at college functions and concerts.
- The instrumental ensemble is designed to develop the performance capability and technique of students who play a musical instrument. The repertoire is selected for both personal development and for public performances at college functions and concerts.
- Continuation of MUS 510 and MUS 520.
- Continuation of MUS 510 and MUS 520.
Research and Projects
- Numerous musical compositions
- Director, Putnam Chorale
- Executive Director, American Chamber Opera Co., Inc.
Publications
- Published numerous music compositions for all media,
Honors, Awards and Affiliations
- Many grants and commissions
- Mayoral Citation, 1991
- Borough Presidential Citation, 2012