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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Audition required This is an entry-level course in the orchestra format for the student with little or no orchestra experience. Students will learn the basic elements of music as related to the orchestra through rehearsal and performance. Topics include counting and subdividing duple, triple and quadruple rhythm; assembling melodic motifs into melodies; and differentiating between major and minor tonalities. Students will rehearse and perform with the Overland Park Civic Orchestra. 2 hrs. (1 evening)/wk.
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Prerequisites: MUS 211 and audition required This is a beginning-level course in the orchestra format for the student with at least one semester of prior orchestra experience. Students will learn the beginning-level elements of music as related to the orchestra through rehearsal and performance. Topics to be covered include odd meters, minor scales and homophonic texture. 2 hrs. (1 evening)/wk.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MUS 212 and audition required This is an intermediate course for the student with at least two semesters of prior orchestra experience. Through rehearsal and performance, the student will learn intermediate levels of the elements of music in the orchestra format. Topics will include parade march style, concert march style and concert overture style. (1 evening)/wk.
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Prerequisites: MUS 213 and audition required This is an advanced course for the student with at least three semesters of prior orchestra performing experience. Through rehearsal and performance, the student will learn advanced concepts in orchestral performance. Topics will include polyphonic texture, concert suite style and medley style. 2 hrs. (1 evening)/wk.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides a basic knowledge of music and the essential techniques required to play the piano. Students will learn essential musical terminology, including musical notation and symbols, major and minor key signatures, and the harmonization of melodies using tonic and dominant triads. Specific piano-related terminology will include finger exercises, basic keyboard repertoire using major and minor five-finger patterns, major and minor scales, major and minor triads in root position, ensemble playing of two to four parts, and the formation of good practice habits. Group Piano II should follow the successful completion of this course. Private piano lessons are encouraged for students who successfully complete both courses. 2 hrs./wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MUS 221 and instructor approval required This is a beginning-level course that provides a basic knowledge of keyboard instruments. Students will learn and review musical terminology, musical notation and symbols, and specific piano-related terminology. Topics covered will include major and minor key signatures; exercises and repertoire using major and minor scales; exercises and repertoire using major, minor, diminished and augmented triads in root position and inversions; chord progressions; ensemble playing of two to four parts; and use of the damper pedal. This course is the continuation of MUS 221. Completion of this course should precede Applied Piano I. This course is for beginners able to progress at a fast pace, students with minimal previous experience or students who have completed MUS 221. 2 hrs./wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MUS 222 or permission of the instructor This is an intermediate course that provides a basic knowledge of keyboard instruments. Students will learn and review musical terminology, musical notation and symbols, and specific piano-related terminology. Topics covered will include major and minor key signatures; exercises and repertoire using major and minor scales and modes; exercises and repertoire using major, minor, diminished and augmented triads in root position and inversions; chord progressions; ensemble playing of two to four parts; and use of the damper pedal. This course is the continuation of MUS 222. Completion of this course should precede Applied Piano I. This course is designed for students who have completed one year of study or who have completed MUS 222. 2 hrs./wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MUS 223 or permission of the instructor This is an advanced-level course for the student with at least three semesters of prior piano class instruction. Students will learn the advanced concepts of piano playing. Topics to be covered will include basic music notation, major and minor key signatures, tempo indications, major and minor arpeggios, finger patterns, practice method chord progressions, and the use of the damper pedal. 2 hrs./wk.
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1.00 Credits
Students will be provided with a foundation in guitar technique upon which to base further study of the instrument. The course consists of an introduction to the use of the guitar as a solo, accompaniment and ensemble instrument. 1 hr./wk.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MUS 226 or instructor permission This continuation of MUS 226 builds a foundation in guitar technique upon which to base further study of the instrument. The course continues to teach techniques that enable students to use the guitar as a solo, accompaniment and ensemble instrument. 1 hr./wk.
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