MUS - Orchestral Music

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Western Illinois University

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Description:

Exploration of the literature for symphony orchestra from the 17th through 20th centuries. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280. Music in World Cultures. (3) (General Education/Multicultural Studies) Study of the music, dance, and instruments of the peoples of North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia with emphasis on non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280. IAI: F1 903N. Band/Orchestra Literature. (2) Survey of instrumental music literature appropriate to elementary, middle school, and high school band and orchestra ensembles. Application of skills acquired in instrumental techniques courses through the reading of school instrumental literature. Analysis and adaptation of music suitable for all levels. Prerequisites: one technique class from each of the following groups: Mus 132; 133/134; 135/136; 137; 330. Choral Literature. (2) Study, analysis, and adaptations of the literature for elementary, middle school, and high school for like and mixed voices in choral groups. Will include both sacred and secular literature of all periods of music. Prerequisites: Mus 166, 182, 184, 232, 262, 263. Jazz Survey. (2) Exploration of the origins of jazz, its many forms, and its present day trends.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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