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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to voice pedagogy. Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the voice, the mechanics of breath management, as well as the nature of sound. The scientific principles of resonance and acoustics, and how these relate to singing and the teaching of singing, are explored thoroughly. Students are required to create a "Resources in Voice Pedagogy Notebook,"in which they include assignments designed to promote awareness of the rich array of voice pedagogy publications available, a log of their own voice lessons, and observations of voice lessons from other studios. These assignments prepare the students for the discussion and comparison of teaching styles. Prerequisite: Voice performance major or five-year voice performance/ music education major.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to electric guitar technique. Emphasis in Styles I on developing plectrum technique, harmonic concept, jazz scales, and general methodology. Emphasis in Styles II on basic improvisational skills, rhythm section, and ensemble work. One hour weekly.
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1.00 Credits
A course designed to give students information, skill, and practical application in programming and presenting themselves in a variety of concert venues. Topics include programming, presentational and performance skills, repertoire selection, and educational presentations.
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2.00 Credits
Advanced- level course that encompasses score reading, accompanying of choral scores, and improvisation. Two hours weekly. Prerequisites: APC 322-323.
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1.00 Credits
Career preparation for instrumental and vocal performance majors beyond the mastery of their technical discipline. The course is in a modular format with each module dealing with a specific area of career development. Some of the topics are résumé writing, auditions, producing ademotape/CD, beginning a solo/chamber music career, and beginning and developing a teaching career.
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1.00 Credits
A course designed to familiarize students with the standard orchestral repertory through actual rehearsal. Wind, brass, and percussion students are grouped together. String students are placed in separate sections for violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass, respectively. The course content covers the major orchestral compositions from Haydn through Stravinsky. One hour weekly.
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3.00 Credits
An independent study project conducted under the direction of an assigned faculty member. Credit determined by scope and nature of project. For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to explore the genre of free improvisation. Concepts, techniques, approaches and attitudes to music and free improvisation will be learned in a performance situation. Discussions, written assignments, readings, and listenings will figure prominently.
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0.00 - 1.00 Credits
The course is based on the work of F. M. Alexander (1869-1955) and his principles of psychophysical unity. Students learn an improved overall use of the body, a fluid sense of movement, and a greater ease in breath and fine motor coordination. Students also perform in class in order to experience the direct application of the Alexander technique as related to their individual discipline. Three hours weekly, divided between private and class work. Course may be repeated but not for credit.
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in performance techniques, varying yearly with needs of curriculum and availability of particular faculty. Credit determined by scope and nature of work required.
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