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1.00 Credits
The Theatre Orchestra will rehearse and perform a full-length, fully staged musical as part of a production by the Theatre Dept. The primary object of the ensemble is to develop the musicians' playing ability as an accompanying ensemble within the American musical theatre tradition. The ensemble is open to musicians with previous performing experience. Note: Registration for Theatre Orchestra may be done as an activity for academic credit or through Continuing Education. Additional rehearsal time will be scheduled for the week prior to the opening night performance ("tech week"). Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. This course requires an interview and audition with the Music Director/Pit Orchestra Conductor.
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The Popular Styles Ensemble rehearses and performs music in a variety of popular styles, such as rock, pop, blues, jazz, and more. Students explore popular music styles through rehearsal and performance of representative repertoire, and develop skills in improvisation, arranging, and group leadership. The ensemble is open to students with prior experience singing and/or playing an instrument. Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. This course requires an interview and audition with the instructor.
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1.00 Credits
The Century Concert Band is a musical ensemble dedicated the study and performance of quality band literature. The music performed is from a wide variety of styles ranging from the Baroque period to the music of today. The objective of this course is to expand students' understanding and enjoyment of music through the performance and study of music of various periods and styles. The membership in the band includes students and community members. Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. Note: Registration for band may be done as an activity for academic credit or through Continuing Education. This course requires prior experience playing a wind or percussion instrument.
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1.00 Credits
The Century Instrumental Ensemble is a small music group that rehearses and performs a variety of music. It consists of many possible formations including brass, woodwind, and string groups. The primary object of the ensemble is to develop the musician's ensemble playing ability. The ensemble is open to musicians with performing experience and the ability to read music. Note: An audition with the instructor is required. Registration may be done as an activity for academic credit or through Continuing Education. This course can be repeated up to 4 times for academic credit (4 credits total).
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1.00 Credits
The Century Guitar Ensemble rehearses and performs a variety of guitar ensemble music in concerts during the academic year. The primary objective of the ensemble is to develop the musician's ensemble playing ability and their understanding of classical guitar technique and ensemble literature. Students must provide their own nylon string classical guitar. Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. Note: Registration for guitar ensemble may be done as an activity for academic credit or through Continuing Education. Additional rehearsal time may be scheduled for the week of each performance. This course requires an interview and audition with the instructor. Recommendation(s): Ability to read standard notation on the guitar.
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1.00 Credits
Students in the Century Piano Ensemble rehearse and perform a wide variety of piano ensemble music in concerts during the academic year. The primary objective of the ensemble is to further develop each musician's ensemble playing, collaborative skills, and performing skills through the study of the diverse repertoire for piano ensemble. Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. Note: Registration for piano ensemble may be done as an activity for academic credit or through Continuing Education. Additional rehearsal time may be scheduled for the week of each performance. This course requires an interview and audition with the instructor. Recommendation(s): Sight reading skills and the ability to perform on the piano at the intermediate level or higher.
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2.00 Credits
This course is group instruction for students with little or no previous keyboard experience. Basic skills in sight reading, chording, harmonization, and technique are learned. Students must practice outside of class time to successfully complete this course.
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2.00 Credits
This course is group instruction for students with some piano background and for those who have successfully completed Beginning Group Piano. Students must practice outside of class time to successfully complete this course.
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2.00 Credits
This course is primarily intended for students pursuing the AFA degree in music. This course provides group instruction to develop basic keyboard and musicianship skills for students enrolled in Music Theory, Ear Training, and/or who have experience reading and performing music. Skills to be developed are sight reading, technique, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and performing simple piano literature. Students must practice outside of class time to successfully complete this course. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1061/1071 or 2061/2071.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to basic guitar skills in a classroom setting. The course covers topics such as chords, strumming, finger picking, improvisation, music reading and guitar technique, and introduces guitar styles such as rock, folk, blues and classical. Practice outside class is necessary for completion of this course. Students must provide their own guitar. Students already proficient in the areas listed in the course description should register for individual instruction.
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