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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Theories and research about the cognition of music, appreciation, and performance. Selected musical topics include timbre, consonance, dissonance, tuning, melody, rhythm, scales, modes, chords, and composition. Concepts and research from the psychological sciences emphasize sensory mechanisms, perceptual discriminations, pattern recognition, categorization, transfer of learning, and motor coordination. Prerequisite: one course in music or psychology. FALL.
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1.00 Credits
An accurate kinesthetic sense of the structure and movement of the body through hands-on and verbal instruction in body mapping and the principles developed by F. M. Alexander. Emphasis on ordinary daily activities. Offered on a pass/fail basis only. FALL, SPRING.
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1.00 Credits
Application of the Alexander technique in a small group setting with attention to individuals and their particular performance modes, i.e., public speaking, singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument. Offered on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: MUSO 162. FALL, SPRING.
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1.00 Credits
Principles of Tai Chi applied to musical performance. The practice and understanding of anatomical movement, with emphasis on prevention of injury. Offered on a pass/ fail basis. FALL, SPRING.
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1.00 Credits
The art of musical expression through the principles and techniques of Jacques-Dalcroze and Delsarte. Expression, rhythm, movement, and improvisation in music from a broad array of styles and cultures. May be repeated once for credit. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
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1.00 Credits
Exchange program with the Royal Academy of Music, London. Collaborative workshop between student composers and performers at both schools, with faculty mentorship. Travel to London over spring break (vouchers available), hosting of RAM students at Blair the following week. Enrollment by audition. SPRING.
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2.00 Credits
Open by audition to students in the IES Vienna program. The workshop is designed to offer vocalists and instrumentalists the opportunity to expand repertoire and enhance performance skills. Rehearsal and discussion of aspects of selected works in relation to the challenge of performance. May be repeated once for credit.
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2.00 Credits
Holistic approach to intensive performance study through cultural immersion in residence with Vanderbilt in France in Aix-en-Provence. Large ensemble, chamber music, master classes, private instruction with performances and public coachings each week. Artistic introspection and cultural exploration through French classes, excursions, and activities. SUMMER.
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1.00 Credits
Exploration of the standard orchestral repertoire with emphasis on performance practice. Performance of selected excerpts, coached and conducted. Not recommended for freshmen. May be repeated for credit. SPRING.
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1.00 Credits
Exploration of the standard orchestral repertoire with emphasis on the late Romantic period. Performance of selected excerpts, coached and conducted. May be repeated for credit. FALL.
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