Robert K. Reed
Assistant Professor of Music
Deputy Chairperson
Music and Art
EMAIL: roreed@bmcc.cuny.edu
Office: F-1130V
Office Hours:
Phone: +1 (212) 220-8005
Expertise
Degrees
DMA Cello Performance from University of Michigan
MA Music Theory & Literature from Eastern Michigan University
BM Cello Performance from New England Conservatory of Music
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 will introduce beginning keyboard skills, reading and writing music in western musical notation, lead sheet symbols, basic music theory, and simple musical composition. Elements of rhythm and rhythmic notation will be approached through popular musical examples.
- This course is open to all students and introduces beginning level proficiency on the violin, viola, cello or double bass. Students will develop basic note reading skills and will perform basic tunes and exercises to demonstrate tone production and intonation.
- The course includes the study, preparation, and performance of representative works of the standard, contemporary, and musical theater orchestral literature.
- The course includes the study, preparation, and performance of representative works of the standard, contemporary, and musical theater orchestral literature.
- Beginning with scales and arpeggios, this is a study of standard repertoire with emphasis on stylistic interpretation. In addition the student develops sight-reading skills. Entry into private instruction must be approved by the chairperson following an audition.
- This course is a hands-on approach to incorporating music and movement into the classroom. The course provides an overview of current and traditional music methodologies, philosophies, and techniques for early childhood and K-12 education. The class will study vocal, instrumental, and movement based methods such as Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff, Suzuki, and Techology-Based Music Instruction in the classroom. The course will emphasize a basic understanding of musical principles, as well as how to write and implement music and movement lesson plans that meet national and New York state educational guidelines.
- This course is the first level of music theory courses that focuses on the analysis of fundamental musical materials and stylistic comprehension of music, primarily of the 18th century.
Prerequisite: MUS 105 or MUS 123 - This course introduces music students to the basic principles of violin and viola playing and prepares prospective teachers to work with beginning string players. Students will develop beginning level performance proficiency, and acquire pedagogical understanding of advanced techniques. Attention is given to methods of group instruction used in K-12. Prerequisite: Entrance is by placement exam or successful completion of MUS 105 or by permission of the department
- 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.
- This course is the first level of a four-semester sequence in string ensemble performance skills. Students will focus on the study, preparation, and performance of representative works of the standard and contemporary string orchestra literature. Students are required to participate in all performances. Ensembles perform at least one concert per semester. Prerequisite: Permission of the department and admission is by audition
- This course is the second level of a four-semester sequence in string ensemble performance skills. Students will focus on the study, preparation, and performance of representative works of the standard and contemporary string orchestra literature. Students are required to participate in all performances. Ensembles perform at least one concert per semester. Prerequisite: MUS 701
- This course is the third level of a four-semester sequence in string ensemble performance skills. Students will focus on the study, preparation, and performance of representative works of the standard and contemporary string orchestra literature. Students are required to participate in all performances. Ensembles perform at least one concert per semester. Students at this level will be expected to take leadership responsibilities in the ensemble. Prerequisite: MUS 702
- This course is the fourth level of a four-semester sequence in string ensemble performance skills. Students will focus on the study, preparation, and performance of representative works of the standard and contemporary string orchestra literature. Students are required to participate in all performances. Ensembles perform at least one concert per semester. Students at this level will be expected to take leadership responsibilities in the ensemble. MUS 703
- 2 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS.MUS 651 (Applied Studies: Strings I – Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass)
- This course is the first level of a four-semester sequence in string performance skills. This course will build on the basic principles of technique and performing on one of the string instruments: violin, viola, cello or double bass. Students will develop performance proficiency, and acquire pedagogical understanding of advanced string techniques. Juries and recitals of solo performances will be required. All applied studies for music majors include a weekly one-hour individual lesson and two-hour studio lab.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department and admission is by audition
Corequisite: MUS 701, MUS 702, MUS 703, MUS 704 or departmental permission - 2 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS.MUS 652 (Applied Studies: Strings II – Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass)
- This course is the second level of a four-semester sequence in string performance skills. This course will build on the basic principles of technique and performing on one of the string instruments: violin, viola, cello or double bass. Students will develop performance proficiency, and acquire pedagogical understanding of advanced string techniques. Juries and recitals of solo performances will be required. All applied studies for music majors include a weekly one-hour individual lesson and two-hour studio lab.
Prerequisite: MUS 651
Corequisite: MUS 701, MUS 702, MUS 703, MUS 704 or departmental permission - 2 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS.MUS 653 (Applied Studies: Strings III – Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass)
- This course is the third level of a four-semester sequence in string performance skills. This course will build on the basic principles of technique and performing on one of the string instruments: violin, viola, cello or double bass. Students will develop performance proficiency, and acquire pedagogical understanding of advanced string techniques. Juries and recitals of solo performances will be required. All applied studies for music majors include a weekly one-hour individual lesson and two-hour studio lab.
Corequisite: MUS 701, MUS 702, MUS 703, MUS 704 or departmental permission - 2 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS.MUS 654 (Applied Studies: Strings IV – Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass)
- This course is the fourth level of a four-semester sequence in string performance skills. This course will build on the basic principles of technique and performing on one of the string instruments: violin, viola, cello or double bass. Students will develop performance proficiency, and acquire pedagogical understanding of advanced string techniques. Juries and recitals of solo performances will be required. All applied studies for music majors include a weekly one-hour individual lesson and two-hour studio lab.
Prerequisite: MUS 653
Corequisite: MUS 701, MUS 702, MUS 703, MUS 704 or departmental permission
