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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course is for the music major, who may or may not have prior knowledge or experience on a woodwind instrument. The opportunity to gain knowledge and experience on a wind instrument is considered essential in the teacher education process. For the applied or church music major, this course will provide foundational knowledge and performance skills for purposes of basic performing, teaching, or arranging. This course is designed to commence at the beginning performance/skill level, and will progress to a basic intermediate level.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the technique of playing string instruments. Violin, viola, cello, and string bass are equally emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques of playing all percussion instruments. Emphasis is placed on tympani, snare drum, and mallet instruments.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques of playing brass instruments. The trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba are equally emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
An introductory survey in basic conducting techniques applicable to both choral and instrumental music. The focus of this course will be on the mastery of standard beat patterns as well as communication of cues, tempo, dynamics, mood, and other musical nuances. Techniques will be applied and evaluated through in-class conducting. Other related topics will include score study, rehearsal techniques, baton grip, and selection of choral and instrumental literature.
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2.00 Credits
A course devoted to the study and application of advanced techniques in choral and instrumental conducting. The course will focus on that which is technically challenging for the conductor or that which requires an alternative conducting gesture. Literature chosen for in-class application and evaluation will include chant (non-metric), recitative, and other excerpts from works that utilize combined vocal and instrumental forces, and multimetric and polymetric music. Related topics will include core preparation and study, nontraditional notation, performance practice in various stylistic periods, rehearsal planning for large vocal and orchestral works, recruiting and administrative duties involved in a choral or instrumental music program. Prerequisite: MUS-285.
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1.00 Credits
Marching Band Techniques is available to all music education majors and is meant to give students the knowledge of how to lead a marching band program in today's secondary schools. The class will focus on all aspects of the modern marching band, including history, rehearsal techniques, drill design, uniform care and selection, color guard, drum majors, marching instruments, and organization skills.
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1.00 Credits
This course is applicable for all students interested in exploring the area of improvisation. The scope of the course will cover basic jazz theory and creating a meaningful improvisational solo. The design of the course will encompass both playing participation and lecture. This course is open to any instrumentalist. Prerequisites: MUS-215 and MUS-261. The professor must grant permission for enrollment.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to orchestration, transcription, and arranging. Emphasis on the acquisition and development of the practical skills necessary to adapt and arrange music for a variety of uses and mediums. Prerequisites: MUS-162, MUS-261, and MUS-264.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of the instruments and voice. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument's vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
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