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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A study of orchestral and band literature through advanced score study and interpretation as it relates to various ensemble performance levels. Effective rehearsal techniques and gesticulation are discussed.
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1.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) A study of the ranges, qualities, and limitations of orchestral and band instruments. Emphasis is placed upon the distribution of parts to instruments within each choir and discussion of solo and accompanying qualities of the various instruments. Arranging for small groups is included as time permits. Prerequisites: MUS-202.
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2.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) Building upon principles established in instrumentation, students engage in a more in-depth examination of orchestral practices of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries with special emphasis on the study of blend, balance, and timbre within the orchestra. Techniques of transcription and arranging for the secondary level school orchestra and wind ensemble are included. Prerequisites: MUS-304.
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2.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) Exploration of the various techniques available for arranging sung melody. Emphasis is upon counterpoint, vocal ranges, voicings, form, and accompanying instruments used in arranging music for two to four or more vocal parts. Assignments are designed to meet the needs of each individual student. Prerequisites: MUS-202.
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2.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) A historical and stylistic study of music from ancient Greece through the end of the Renaissance [1600], including analysis, composition in specific styles, performance, and listening. Overview of non-western styles. Prerequisites: MUS-101, MUS-215.
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2.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A historical and stylistic study of music of the Baroque and early classic periods [1600-1800], including analysis, composition in specific styles, performance, and listening. Prerequisites: MUS-101, MUS-215.
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2.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) A historical and stylistic study of music of the Viennese Classic and Romantic periods [1800-1900], including analysis, composition, performance, and listening. Prerequisites: MUS-101, MUS-215.
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2.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A historical and stylistic study of music of the 20th and 21st century, including analysis, composition, performance, and listening. Prerequisites: MUS-101, MUS-215.
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2.00 Credits
(Varies, Contact Dept. Head) A chronological study of the principal repertoire for instruments or for voice, with emphasis on the important compositional schools represented in applied music instruction at Meredith. A separate section is offered for each applied area as needed. Faculty and student performances of representative compositions will be incorporated.
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2.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) Survey of late intermediate and more advanced literature and materials. Observation of lessons of intermediate and more advanced students. One class meeting and one observation per week. Prerequisites: MUS- 101, MUS-215.
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