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3.00 Credits
This is the fourth and final semester of a four-semester music history sequence required of all music majors with an academic emphasis, and all music majors with an emphasis in instrumental performance. For music majors with an emphasis in vocal performance, it is one option by way of a third required semester of music history-the other being History of Western Classical Music III. This course involves a close look at a large volume of repertoire, score analysis, extensive listening, and writing. This semester will cover the twentieth century and beyond. Prerequisite: MUSC 271.
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1.00 Credits
The flute choir studies and performs classical music written specifically and strictly for flutes. Groupings range from 2-3 players to the full ensemble, and the whole family of flutes is cultivated. Enrollment is open to all Westminster College Students, faculty, and staff. May be repeated for credit. Upper-division credit earned beginning with third semester. Audition required. -1
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1.00 Credits
This course takes students through the entire process of learning a role for an opera, musical or operetta -- from operetta -- from casting and preparation to rehearsal and performance, culminating in a fully staged performance. Course work includes daily improvisations, movement and actin excercises, analysis of performances, discussions of expectations and demands at the professional level, and cultivation of singer-specific rehearsal and performance techniques. Successful collaboration is a major factor in the final performance. Previous vocal training ideal. May be repeated for credit. Upper-division credit earned beginning with third semester. Audition required. (1)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Music Theory II and involves the study of harmonic procedures of the 18th and 19th centuries, with topics including secondary functions, chromatic harmony, and formal structures. Some composition involved. Intended for music majors or highly motivated music minors. Prerequisites: MUSC 271 & 281. Co-requisite: MUSC 381.
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1.00 Credits
This class provides an opportunity to investigate rhythm and a wide variety of interesting percussion instruments and tone colors in the social setting of a performing ensemble. At least one performance will be given on campus every semester, involving everyone in the class. Beginners and more experienced players are welcome. May be repeated for credit. Upper-division credit earned beginning with third semester. No audition required at this time.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Aural Skills II, designed to develop proficiency in singing more complex prepared melodies, melodies at sight, rhythmic patterns, and in accurately notating rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation. Prerequisites: MUSC 271 & 281. Co-requisite: MUSC 371
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1.00 Credits
This class provides Westminster music students-music majors, minors, and otherwise--with an opportunity to join a small group of musicians (2-10 players) in studying and performing great music written specifically for small groups with one player per part. Class time will take the form of the professor coaching each group separately with all groups present. May be repeated for credit. Upper-division credit earned beginning with third semester. Audition required.
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1.00 Credits
A student may enroll for one half-hour or one hour-long private lesson each week for a semester, and receive one or two credit hours respectively. MUSC 191 indicates the first semester of study on a particular instrument; MUSC 192, the second semester of study on that same instrument; 291, the third semester; and so forth, up to MUSC 492, which indicates the eighth semester of study, or the equivalent of the final semester of a four-year course of lessons, on one instrument. Registration requires a special application form which may be obtained only in the office of the department chair. A $150 fee is required for each credit hour. Music majors and minors are exempt from fees for lessons taken on their primary instrument.Enrollment is open to Westminster College students only.
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1.00 Credits
A student may enroll for one half-hour or one hour-long private lesson each week for a semester, and receive one or two credit hours respectively. MUSC 191 indicates the first semester of study on a particular instrument; MUSC 192, the second semester of study on that same instrument; 291, the third semester; and so forth, up to MUSC 492, which indicates the eighth semester of study, or the equivalent of the final semester of a four-year course of lessons, on one instrument. Registration requires a special application form which may be obtained only in the office of the department chair. A $150 fee is required for each credit hour. Music majors and minors are exempt from fees for lessons taken on their primary instrument.Enrollment is open to Westminster College students only.
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2.00 Credits
A student may enroll for one half-hour or one hour-long private lesson each week for a semester, and receive one or two credit hours respectively. MUSC 191 indicates the first semester of study on a particular instrument; MUSC 192, the second semester of study on that same instrument; 291, the third semester; and so forth, up to MUSC 492, which indicates the eighth semester of study, or the equivalent of the final semester of a four-year course of lessons, on one instrument. Registration requires a special application form which may be obtained only in the office of the department chair. A $150 fee is required for each credit hour. Music majors and minors are exempt from fees for lessons taken on their primary instrument.Enrollment is open to Westminster College students only.
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