Splash Biography



MARIA PASSARELLI, ESP Teacher




Major: Molecular biophysics and biochem

College/Employer: Yale

Year of Graduation: 2015

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Past Classes

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A1541: Notes on Music: An Introduction to Singing a Cappella in Splash Spring 15 (Apr. 04, 2015)
Love to sing? in this class, we'll cover the basics of vocal warm-ups and exercises, and sing a song together in three-part harmony! No prior vocal experience necessary.


A1301: Listening to Music in Splash Fall 14 (Nov. 08, 2014)
Everyone listens to music. Have you ever wondered what makes certain aspects of music appealing to our ears, while others sound less pleasing? In this class, we will listen to music samples across genres and discuss some of the theory behind the music we hear. No prior background in music theory necessary.


E1174: Listening to Music in Sprout Fall 2014 (Oct. 04 - 18, 2014)
Everyone listens to music. Have you ever wondered what makes certain aspects of music appealing to our ears, while others sound less pleasing? In this class, we will listen to music samples across genres and discuss some of the theory behind the music we hear. No prior background in music theory necessary.


S1163: Listening to Music in Sprout Summer 2014 (Jul. 12 - Aug. 02, 2014)
Everyone listens to music. Have you ever wondered what makes certain aspects of music appealing to our ears, while others sound less pleasing? In this class, we will listen to music samples across genres and discuss some of the theory behind the music we hear. No prior background in music theory necessary.


A1058: The Fibonacci Sequence: Patterns in Music, Nature and Art in Splash Spring 14 (Mar. 29, 2014)
Every wondered why certain musical patterns are more pleasing to our ears than others? Or why certain aspects of art are visually pleasing? It turns out there's some math behind what's aesthetically pleasing to us, in the form of the Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio. We will explore these concepts and patterns in nature, music, and art. No mathematical background necessary.


S593: Patterns in Music: The Fibonnaci Sequence in Sprout Fall 13 (Oct. 05 - 19, 2013)
Have you ever wondered why certain sounds and intervals in music are pleasing to hear, while others seem to clash? In this class we explore some of the theoretical and mathematical patterns behind musical phenomena, including the Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio.


A416: A Cappella Music in Splash Spring 13 (Apr. 06, 2013)
Do you love to sing? Ever wanted to sing with a group, but weren't sure how? In this course, we will cover the basics of A cappella singing, from warm-ups to singing a pop song in three-part harmony. Beginners and experienced singers welcome!