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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis is on the development of the voice for solo performance. Each student will explore the music most suitable for his or her individual voice or singing style. Class work includes basic music reading, vocal exercises, stage conduct, and vocal styles. There will be both individual and group vocal work in class, including daily solo stage performance. Use of recording and TV taping for development of style and stage professionalism is included.
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3.00 Credits
Based on foundations and experience in HUM 155, emphasis is on individual vocal and professional development in performance. Class work includes advanced vocal exercises, stage conduct and style, daily solo performance, use of recording techniques, stage and TV taping. Experience involves preparation of resumes and professional programs in various styles of vocal music. Actual working experience will include techniques and adaptations required in TV, recording, opera, clubs, orchestras, and combos. Business aspects of the vocal music profession will be investigated, including: agents, publicity, managers, and contracts. Public performance on campus is required. Opportunities for auditions in New York City for professional and semi-professional engagements are provided.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of acoustic guitar technique: strumming/picking technique, correct fingerings, and tuning the guitar. Students will be introduced to the rudiments of music (types of notes, note values, time signatures, chord structure, and scales). Students will learn to read and perform simple guitar melodies/chords and they need not have had previous guitar instruction. Guitars will be provided for student use.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of HUM170. Guitar techniques, including: strumming, slurring, guitar picking, and exercises to facilitate more advanced left hand with right hand coordination will be continued. Further study in music theory, chord analysis, and the essentials of various styles (classical, pop, and jazz) will also be included. Guitars will be provided for student use.
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3.00 Credits
This course is open to all students interested in playing the piano but who have had no previous experience. Students in this class will develop the ability to play simple melodies and simple accompanying techniques for folk songs, sight read at the keyboard, and play easy piano literature from a variety of stylistic eras.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of HUM180, this course will train students to play more complex compositions. Students also will learn to sight read more difficult musical selections, and will learn to improvise simple accompaniments for folk songs.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of HUM181, this course is designed to give the student an increased technical and reading capability. The student will learn about scales and finger exercises which will aid in the study of pieces representative of the various periods of musical composition. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to play pieces appropriate for the advanced beginner from both the classical and popular repertoire.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed as a continuation of HUM190, Percussion I. It is intended to increase the students' knowledge and technical ability as percussionists on a variety of instruments. The students will study and perform music in varying styles intended to increase their proficiency in reading written music. In addition, they will enhance their playing and reading ability by studying gradually more advanced technical percussion exercises. There will be in-class and public performances.
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3.00 Credits
The student will participate in the preparation and public performance of a Broadway musical. Emphasis will be placed on individual and group learning experiences, and specific techniques required for performing in musicals, including such techniques as characteri ation, coordination of acting and body movement with singing, transition from speech to song, group movement for singing chorus, techniques of memori ation, and overall production and publicity responsibilities. Additional rehearsal hours are part of the course requirement.
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3.00 Credits
American music is an exploration of the various musical developments in the United States. Through listening, reading, and discussion, students will investigate folk music, entertainment and commercial music, art music, and other musical traditions of the United States. The Broadway musical and the current musical scene will also be studied.
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