MUSC 25First-Year Seminar in Music Studies
Introduces music students to various approaches to music studies including ethno/musicology, music theory and analysis, composition, performance, improvisation, popular music studies, field work, and archival work. UCSC music faculty share their scholarly and creative work, exposing students to the many ways they might pursue a career in music.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Music Center 130 | B. L. Carson | Open 6/15 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Music Center 130 | A. C. Beal | Closed 12/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Carson | 4.5 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 55% | 48 |
| Amy Beal | 3.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 100% | 9 |
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