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William Langton lecturer, teacher and ensemble director: rock history, world music survey, funk ensemble and contemporary music ensemble.
Before returning back to school 6 years ago, I had been a professional musician for over 20 years (over a thousand gigs, 6 CDs, 2 soundtracks and several commercials). In returning to finish my BA and start graduate work, I am seeking to both: bring my real world experiences into the academic setting and employ a greater degree of rigorous scholarship in my own work. For the last four years I have had the opportunity of teaching and assisting in a variety of musical subjects.
Experience as of 6/15/12 (all at SFSU unless otherwise indicated)
Director contemporary music ensemble – 3 years
funk ensemble – 3 years
Lecturer rock history – 1 semester (summer 2010)
world music – 1 semester (fall 2008) Skyline College
Teaching assistant:
world music (2), 20th century techniques, history of rock (2) and counterpoint