CLASS PIANO I

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This class provides a complete orientation to the keyboard skills including scales and simple harmonic progressions in all keys, both major and minor, and elementary piano repertoire, and intended for students with no -to basic piano proficiency. (0.5 credits) MUSC 109 CLASS PIANO II This course is a continuation of the skills acquired in MUSC 108, designed to develop keyboard and musicianship skills, scale and arpeggio playing, sight -reading, transposing simple melodies, ensemble playing, accompanying, and late elementary to early intermediate piano repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 108. (0.5 credits) MUSC 111 APPLIED VOICE Performance/Private Lesson, 1 half -hour or hour lesson weekly (length dependent upon whether student is a major or minor/non-major). Development of skills and musicianship through the study of vocal technique and literature. A laboratory fee is assessed for this course for each student. Fees are subject to change; a fee schedule is published annually. Prerequisites: Audition, permission of instructor. (0.5-1 credits). May repeat for credit. MUSC 112 APPLIED ORGAN Performance/Private Lesson, 1 hour lesson weekly. Development of skills and musicianship through the study of organ technique and literature. Includes instruction in hymn playing and accompaniment. A laboratory fee is assessed for this course. Fees are subject to change; a fee schedule is published annually. Prerequisites: Audition, permission of instructor. (0.5-1 credits). May repeat for credit. MUSC 113 APPLIED PIANO Performance/Private Lesson 1 hour lesson weekly. Development of skills and musicianship through the study of piano technique and literature. A laboratory fee is assessed for this course for each student. Fees are subject to change; a fee schedule is published annually. Prerequisites: Audition, permission of instructor. (0.5-1 credits). May repeat for credit. MUSC 114 APPLIED COMPOSITION Private Lesson, 1 hour lesson weekly. Development of skills and musicianship through the study of compositional technique and literature. A laboratory fee is assessed for this course for each student. Fees are subject to change; a fee schedule is published annually. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (0.5-1 credits). May repeat for credit. MUSC 115 APPLIED BRASS AND APPLIED WINDS Private Lesson on trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, baritone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, or bassoon. This course is designed for all levels of ability, including beginners. Students will learn and demonstrate proper embouchure, breathing efficiency, accurate hand position, tongue placement and speed of tonguing on their instrument. Students will acquire aspects of interpretation, various stylistic practices, and understanding of musical phrasing. Students will study various repertoire in a variety of technical and lyrical playing. Students will acquire an understanding and practical approach of rhythm, internal pulse, and sight-reading. Students will gain insightful practices strategies and develop a self -critical ear. Students will gain experience in public performance. (0.5-1 credit) MUSC 116 APPLIED PERCUSSION Private lesson on snare drum, bass drum, marimba, drumset and world percussion. This course is designed for all levels of ability including beginners. Throughout the semester students will learn and demonstrate proper drum rudiments, accurate hand position, rhythmic precision on a variety of percussion instruments. Students will acquire aspects of interpretation, various stylistic practices, and understanding of musical phrasing. Students will study various repertoires in a variety of technical and lyrical playing and maintain a vast repertoire of musical vocabulary. Students will have an understanding and practical approach of rhythm, internal pulse, and sight -reading. The students will gain insightful practices strategies and develop a self-critical ear. Students will gain experience in public performance. (0.5-1 credit) MUSC 117 APPLIED STRINGS Applied Strings will introduce the student to the study materials and solo literature of violin, viola, and cello. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of string performance and pedagogy. The course will cover scales, arpeggios, technical studies, etudes, double stops, positions, shifting, and bowing styles. Standard repertoire from all periods of music will be explored. (0.5-1 credit) MUSC 118 MARCHING BAND ENSEMBLE Open to all students with woodwind, brass, percussion, or color guard experience, the Gyrene Marching Band serves as both a performance -based academic course and a service organization. Centered on the musical development of its members, students in this course will: 1) perform music of a wide variety of styles and genres; 2) develop time management, organization, and leadership skills; and 3) serve Ave Maria University and Ave Maria by providing a spirited atmosphere at athletic, campus, and community even ts. Scholarships for involvement are available. All interested students must contact the director prior to enrolling.