Each year, the Maricopa Community Colleges sponsors a district-wide student competition to encourage and recognize choreography and dance. Entry deadline: Monday, February 9, 2015. http://mcli.maricopa.edu/arts/dance
Musicians Wanted: The PVCC Community Band | MUP161 #36984
This course is a modern American approach to the American Wind Band tradition.
Our mantra is: Living Music by Living Composers.
This ensemble, while rooted in the past traditions of the Great American Band, is a look forward to its place in the 21st century. The band is going to perform music by living composers sometimes before the ink is even dry! There will also be a mixed media component, ranging from student-driven video content to live dance and visual art being performed with the ensemble.
Our faculty has a wide open approach to guiding our students in whatever direction their imaginations come up with.
PVCC Community Band performances will be an event, an experience. Selections for MUP161 come from some of the most famous living composers of Movie and Wind Band music, such as Michael Giacchino (Lost, Star Trek, Up), Rossano Galante (3:10 to Yuma, Live Free or Die Hard), Robert W. Smith, Eric Whitacre, John Mackey and Dan Bukvich.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MUP161: COMMUNITY BAND
Student Spotlight: Sonja Torres
Introduction to Art (ARH 100) teaches the student the understanding and enjoyment of art through the study of painting, sculpture, architectural design, photography, and the decorative arts. There is an emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Visual artist Sonja Torres turned her ARH 100 class into an Honors Project. This large scale painting was the visual component of her final presentation.
"Sonja's inspiration for the piece was the idea of harmony through diversity, nourished by the natural environment. She wanted to show a green utopia where humankind lives in harmony with both nature and each other." - Tomi Johnston, Fine Arts Faculty
Visiting Artist Series: Master Artists from Pottery Village Mata Ortiz
The entire Mexican pueblo of Mata Ortiz creates outstanding handmade, coiled pots or ollas, following centuries old methods. See their techniques live and purchase handmade, unique wares during our full day event, Tuesday, January 20th from 9am-430pm in the Ceramics Studio.
New Photography Classes @ PVCC
The Visual Arts Department is expanding our photography course offerings this semester with three new courses taught by our expert photography faculty.
ART131 Photo 1
Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None. Note: Camera required.
ART234 Color Photography 1
Basic principles of color theory, camera and input and output techniques using slide film or digital photography. Note: Film or digital camera is required. Prerequisites: ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.
ART236 On Location Photography
Practical application of camera techniques, use of lighting, and on-location shooting for post-production printing. Note: Film and/or Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera is required. ART236 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ART131, or ART142, or permission of Instructor.
For a complete list of photography course offerings, click here.
New Music Classes for Spring 2015
MHL 204-39149 - Hip-Hop Music and Culture – 3 credits
A history of Hip-Hop's musical and artistic elements and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.
TR, 2:00p-3:25p, G. Rulon-Maxwell, Begins on 2/3/15
MHL 155 – Survey of American Music – 3 credits
History of the music of North America from the earliest American Indian music to the present. Introduction to the musical trends, composers, socioeconomic developments and trends, musical forms and styles that influence our modern American musical sense. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: C, H, HU
Multiple Sections, Days/Times, Instructors, Start Dates
MTC 113-35889 - Songwriting Techniques – 1 credit
Introduction to pop melody writing and harmonic settings. Development of short ideas into complete songs with the use of contrast, variation, and repetition. Consideration of the pros and cons of writing songs with a partner or small group. Prerequisites: None. Note: Basic note reading and/or music theory is advisable.
W, 3:30p-4:50p, C. Scinto, Begins on 2/18/15
MUC 110-18005 – Music Business: Recording and Mass Media – 3 credits
The operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuses on the record industry; environmental music; uses of music in radio, telecommunications, and film; and career options. Prerequisites: None.
Multiple Sections, Days/Times, Instructors, Start Dates
MUC 137- 18287 – Digital DJ Performance Techniques – 3 credits
Covers the skills required for live performance employing digital media with an emphasis on programs such as Serato Scratch Live and Ableton Live. Prerequisites: None.
F, 12:00p-3:00p, A. Noe, Begins on 1/30/15
MUC 211-38294 - Advanced Industry Topics: Artist Management and Development
Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focus on advanced aspects of artist management and development. Include roles and responsibilities of an Artist Manager, the nature and structure of the relationship between an Artist and Artist Manager, and the development of business, and career management techniques for Artist Managers. Prerequisites: MUC109, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair.
W, 6:30p-9:10p, R. Spenser, Begins on 1/21/15
MUP 181- 18363 - Multi-Media Performance Ensemble – 1 credit
The multimedia ensemble is a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) ensemble at PVCC. Our first project for the semester will be to augment a video game experience by creating live music and media to a live video game. Should you sign up for this course, you have the opportunity to determine the direction of future projects as the remaining projects will be co-constructed by the ensemble members. All creative individuals, with any level of experience or abilities, are invited to collaborate in this new experience offered at PVCC. If you can create music, write a program, design media, express yourself through dance, frag a n00b, build your own device, or think outside the box, this ensemble is for you.
T, 5:00p-6:50p, J. O’Leary, Begins on 2/3/15
The PVCC World Music Ensemble
For a complete listing of classes for Spring 2015, click here or call (602) 787-6595.
MUP 181-18362 - World Music & Percussion Ensemble – 1 credit
Learn the cultural history and performance styles of music from Africa, Latin America, India and other countries. No experience necessary.
T, 7:00p-8:50p, J. Parker, Begins on 2/3/15
The Ceramics Studio
Take a video tour of PVCC's new Ceramics Studio with Professor David Bradley.
Chance Procedures
"In the nature of the use of chance operations is the belief that all answers answer all questions." -John Cage
John Cage (right) with David Tudor at Shiraz Arts Festival
Chance procedures use accident as the avenue of expression in art-making. In 1952, John Cage played 12 live radio broadcasts simultaneously, resulting in his piece "Imaginary Landscape No 4". Around the same time, Jackson Pollock tacked unstretched canvas to the floor and used sticks, towels and knives to create his well-known abstract paintings.
Working in collaboration is one step toward dismantling artistic autonomy and welcoming accident. Pictured below, students in Adria Pecora's art class use chance procedures to create visual art.
2014-2015 Battle of the Bands at PVCC
The Music Department and the Commercial Music Program are pleased to announce the thirteenth edition of the Battle of the Bands. Area bands of all genres that write original music are encouraged to apply. Download an application here. See competition guidelines here. The deadline for submissions is September 24th, 2014.
Application materials can be submitted in person to the Fine & Performing Arts division secretary, located on the first floor of M-East Building, by fax at 602-787-6674, or via e-mail to Dr. Brett Reed.
For additional information about the Battle of the Bands, contact Dr. Brett Reed or by phone at 602-787-6554.
SCHEDULE FOR 2014-2015 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
September 24, 2014: Application materials due
October 4, 2014 at 12:00pm: Live Audition Round 1, CPA Outdoor Amphitheater
November - December 2014 (Date/Time TBD): Pre-production meetings with selected bands, including songwriting workshops,
copyright and publishing workshops, band photoshoot, recording studio tour and practice suggestions.
February - April 2015: Recording sessions
May 8, 2015 at 7:30pm: Battle of the Bands Winners Concert at PVCC, Center for the Performing Arts Mainstage Theater