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Music Performance: Guitar: Level 3 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Music Performance: Percussion: Level 3 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Composition |
| Prerequisite |
MUS 208 or MUS 287 |
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Exploration of compositional techniques in all idioms and styles. Projects are individualized to meet the needs and desires of each participant. |
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Commercial/Jazz Arranging I |
| Prerequisite |
MUS 287 |
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Small group writing in two, three and four parts. Arranging for the small jazz ensemble (combo). Writing for the rhythm section. Approaches to common introductions and endings. |
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Instrumental/Choral Arranging |
| Prerequisite |
MUS 207A and MUS 108B |
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Approaches to writing for instruments of the band and orchestra as well as writing for choral ensembles. Ranges, transpositions and scoring for ensembles of various sizes. Substituting instruments to fit individual needs. Writing for voices with a focus on ranges, sensible rhythmic handling of lyrics. |
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Advanced Conducting |
| Prerequisite |
MUS 300 |
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Advanced band, orchestra and choral conducting techniques, rehearsal methods, and score reading. |
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Commercial/Jazz Improvisation I |
| Prerequisite |
MUS 287 |
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Development of approaches to melodic improvisation, guide tone exploration, and bebop “language." Stylistic investigation of different types of commercial and jazz music. Transcription techniques and aural skills development through the transcription/learning of recorded solos by important jazz artists. |
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Topics in Music |
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Special upper division studies in music. Different topics will be chosen for study. May be repeated if topic changes. |
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Independent Study |
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Directed study of particular topics in music agreed upon by instructor and student. |
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Voice Pedagogy |
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Will include physiology, anatomy, teaching techniques, demonstration models and a practicum. |
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Jazz Pedagogy |
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This course will focus on techniques for directing instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles and techniques for teaching the various jazz disciplines. The course will review major jazz texts, periodicals, historical recordings, and resources. |
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Student Recital |
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Special supplemental applied study in preparation for public recital appearance. May be repeated once for credit. Students must pass the piano proficiency examination prior to enrolling in this course. |
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Music Performance: Voice: Level 4 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Music Performance: Piano: Level 4 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Jazz Piano |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Music Performance: Trumpet: Level 4 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Music Performance: Horn: Level 4 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Music Performance: Trombone: Level 4 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Music Performance: Euphonium: Level 4 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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Music Performance: Tuba: Level 4 |
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Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. |
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