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Further development of keyboard skills at the intermediate level, with
emphasis on piano repertoire, technique, score analysis, composition and
improvisation. Topics include further study of scales and keys,
intervals, chords, phrase structure, form, and jazz theory.
Jazz Band is open to instrumentalists by audition only, and students must register for the course in order to participate. Repertoire includes diverse styles such as swing, blues, Latin, and standards. There is also work with improvisation and jazz theory. Rehearsals are twice per week. The Jazz Band presents one concert each semester and performs for special events on and off campus.
Jazz Band is open to instrumentalists by audition only, and students must register for the course in order to participate. Repertoire includes diverse styles such as swing, blues, Latin, and standards. There is also work with improvisation and jazz theory. Rehearsals are twice per week. The Jazz Band presents one concert each semester and performs for special events on and off campus.
Open to String Players: Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass. The Ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music that is appropriate for the college level string ensemble. The String Ensemble presents a concert at the end of each semester and performs for special events on and off campus. Prerequisites: Private or high school orchestra experience of at least 3 years. Permission of instructor required.
Open to String Players: Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass. The Ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music that is appropriate for the college level string ensemble. The String Ensemble presents a concert at the end of each semester and performs for special events on and off campus. Prerequisites: Private or high school orchestra experience of at least 3 years. Permission of instructor required.
An introduction to the fine-art music tradition of Western civilization. Intended to acquaint the listener with the basic repertoire of concert music through a survey of significant compositions and innovations from each major style period. Emphasis on guided listening; concert attendance required. No previous background in music is required.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.