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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Individual study in composition, songwriting, or performance on brass, percussion, piano/keyboards, strings, voice, or woodwind instruments requiring weekly 30-minute lessons for twelve weeks and an additional four hours per week of composing, songwriting, or practicing. Designed for non-majors; music majors may only take this course for elective credit. May be repeated up to eight times for additional credit. PLEASE NOTE: Students who withdraw from this course will not receive a tuition or fee reimbursement or refund.
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Techniques for analyzing various styles of popular music. The methodologies may include formal, harmonic, musicological, rhythmic, textural, and timbral analysis, for which aural and transcription skills at an intermediate-level are required. Additional approaches may include cultural studies and music perception at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUSC U140 and MUSC U215; or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Elements of jazz composition and improvisation such as chords, chord voicings, harmonic function, reharmonization, scales and modes, chord/scale relationships, form, swing rhythm, and related ear training. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUSC U215; or consent of instructor.
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Performance and instruction in the vocal jazz idiom. Rehearsals, clinics, and performances are designed to increase the student's knowledge of the jazz language. Auditions may be required. Prerequisite: Intermediate music reading skills and performance ability commensurate with music to be performed.
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Rehearsal and performance of jazz literature in a small ensemble setting. Auditions may be required. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: Intermediate music reading, performance ability commensurate with music to be performed, and consent of instructor.
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The directed performance of traditional and contemporary gospel music. Auditions may be required. Prerequisite: Previous gospel choir experience and performance ability commensurate with music to be performed.
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Rehearsal and performance of choral literature that is representative of various musical styles including contemporary choral, jazz, pop, rock, music theatre and classical. Students will study works for mixed choir, men's choir and women's choir. Audition may be required.
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Rehearsal and performance of guitar ensemble literature including jazz, pop, and classical genres. Auditions may be required. Prerequisite: Intermediate music reading skills and performance ability commensurate with music to be performed.
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Small performing vocal group for men and women. Auditions required. Prerequisite: Intermediate music reading and performance ability commensurate with music to be performed.
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Rehearsal and performance of pep band literature, including traditional and contemporary genres. Students gain experience through rehearsals, clinics, and live performance. Auditions may be required. Prerequisite: Intermediate music reading skills and performance ability commensurate with music to be performed.
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