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MUSC 1113 Class Voice
(1-0-1)
Class singing instruction designed for students who have little or no prior individual
vocal instruction. The class introduces the student to beginning vocal technique in such
areas as posture, breath management, correct vowel formation, English and Italian
diction, rhythm, and pitch. The course also includes instruction in practicing and
preparing songs for public performance. Students are expected to sing individually as
well as with the group during class time and for the final exam. All music will be
performed during class or during
the scheduled final exam. No public performance is required. Students may repeat this
class for credit until they complete the objectives of the course. Class voice does not
satisfy the applied music requirement for a degree in music.
Prerequisite : None.
Corequisite : None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MUSC
1152 Instrumental Ensemble
(0-2-1)
A performing ensemble open to college students and community members. Repertoire
includes all types of traditional selections in accordance with proficiency levels of
participants, but is challenging.
Prerequisite: Audition or approval of instructor.
Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSC 1070 College Orchestra 1, MUSC 2070 College
Orchestra 2, MUSC 1080 College Band 1, or MUSC 2080 College Band 2.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MUSC
1153 Vocal Ensemble
(0-2-1)
A performance ensemble with limited enrollment determined by audition. Repertoire
includes traditional and contemporary selections in accordance with proficiency levels of
participants. This performing ensemble dedicated to the study of choral music.
Prerequisite: Audition or approval of instructor.
Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSC 1090 College Choir 1 or MUSC 2090 College Choir
2.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
MUSC
1171 Class Piano
(0-2-1)
Designed to enable the student studying music to sucessfully complete the piano
proficiency exam required for graduation. Students should enroll in MUSC 1171 in
successive semesters until all items of the exam are complete. Only students studying
music may enroll.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.
MUSC 1172 Sight-Singing/Ear Training
(0-2-1)
This course is designed to develop sight-singing skills involving ear-training and
rhythmic studies. Course components include sight-singing, melodic and harmonic
dictation, and rhythmic exercises. Students are expected to sing with
the class and alone as assigned. This course is designed to enable the student studying
music to successfully complete the sight-singing/ear training proficiency exam required
for graduation. The student should enroll in MUSC 1172 in successive semesters until all
items of the proficiency exam are completed.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.