Splash Biography
DANIEL KONSTANTINOVSKY, graduate student studying water superstructures
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Major: MB&B College/Employer: Yale Year of Graduation: G |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Dan has been fascinated by science ever since his grandfather talked to him about the Big Bang and the formation of matter from elements. After graduating from Haverford College, where he majored in chemistry, Dan decided to work in a lab for two years in a different field to better understand his scientific interests. During those years, Dan realized that he most enjoyed modeling natural systems on a computer and writing scientific code. Today, Dan is a third-year graduate student studying complicated water superstructures that form around biological molecules like proteins. Whether he is teaching or learning, Dan loves breaking difficult concepts down to intuitive parts. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)A4420: Introduction to Polyphonic Music in Splash Fall 2021 (Nov. 13, 2021)
This class will provide an overview of polyphony or counterpoint, which is the art of combining two or more melodies together in a way that is interesting and harmonious. I will go over the fundamentals of counterpoint, cover the various forms (rounds, canons, fugues), and analyze some famous examples from classical music. Polyphony is the most emotionally overwhelming musical texture, and the more the listener understands the inner workings of counterpoint, the more powerful contrapuntal works will sound to them. This introduction will give students the tools to learn more about polyphony and music theory in general on their own, and will hopefully make them deeper and more perceptive listeners.
A4374: Introduction to Polyphonic Music in Splash Spring 2021 (Apr. 24, 2021)
This class will provide an overview of polyphony or counterpoint, which is the art of combining two or more melodies together in a way that is interesting and harmonious. I will go over the fundamentals of counterpoint, cover the various forms (rounds, canons, fugues), and analyze some famous examples from classical music. Polyphony is the most emotionally overwhelming musical texture, and the more the listener understands the inner workings of counterpoint, the more powerful contrapuntal works will sound to them. This introduction will give students the tools to learn more about polyphony and music theory in general on their own, and will hopefully make them deeper and more perceptive listeners.
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