ESP Biography



DANIEL ZHANG, ESP Teacher




Major: 5

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2015

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Past Classes

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A6401: Conducting in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
Learn the art of conducting! We will be going over the basics of baton technique, including beat patterns and phrasing. We will also be talking about orchestral repertoire as well as operatic repertoire.


S6404: Medicinal chemistry and rational drug design in Splash! 2012 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2012)
We've all taken medicine before, whether a pill, a cup of tea, or that awful pink cough syrup. Where did it all come from? How exactly does it work? This course will look at the development and pharmacology of common molecules that are used in everything from colds to cancer. Learn about the unique biochemical and pharmacokinetic properties of medicine that lead to its remarkable abilities.


A5683: Conducting and Interpretation in HSSP Spring 2012 (Feb. 18, 2012)
Learn the fundamentals of conducting and score interpretation!! We will be covering everything from beat patterns, cues and cut-offs to musical gestures and complex meters. We'll be examining a variety of different musical genres (Symphony, Opera, Mass, etc) throughout the history of classical music. In addition, we will also discuss interpretation with regards to compositional context and orchestration.


A5868: Opera: What it is and why it matters in Spark! 2012 (Mar. 10, 2012)
Ever venture into the realm of loud warbling voices scampering around on a stage? Take this class to learn about the history and performance of opera, as well as why opera is undoubtedly the most important part of classical music.


A5869: The Symphony: History and Analysis in Spark! 2012 (Mar. 10, 2012)
What is a Symphony? This courses aims to answer that question through discussing its historical tale and its musical form.


A5168: Conducting and Interpretation in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)
Learn the fundamentals of conducting and score interpretation!! We will be covering everything from beat patterns, cues and cut-offs to musical gestures and complex meters. In addition, we will also discuss interpretation with regards to compositional context and orchestration.