May 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUA 100 - Studio Performance Class

    Hours: 0
    To enhance the knowledge of the applied lesson repertoire including historical background of the repertoire, theoretical syntheses of the music and performance aspects of the assigned work in applied lessons.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUA 101 - Applied Voice I

    Hours: 1
    Private voice lessons.

  
  • MUA 102 - Applied Voice II

    Hours: 1
    Private voice lessons

  
  • MUA 103 - Applied Voice III

    Hours: 1
    Private voice lessons

  
  • MUA 111 - Applied Instrument I

    Hours: 1
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MUA 112 - Applied Instrument II

    Hours: 1
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MUA 113 - Applied Instrument III

    Hours: 1
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MUA 115 - Applied Woodwind I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUA 116 - Applied Woodwind II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 115  
  
  • MUA 117 - Applied Woodwind III

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 116  
  
  • MUA 121 - Applied Low Brass I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUA 122 - Applied Low Brass II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 121  
  
  • MUA 123 - Applied Low Brass III

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 122  
  
  • MUA 125 - Applied High Brass I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUA 126 - Applied High Brass II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 125  
  
  • MUA 127 - Applied High Brass III

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 126  
  
  • MUA 131 - Applied Piano I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MUA 132 - Applied Piano II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MUA 133 - Applied Piano III

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MUA 135 - Applied String I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MUA 136 - Applied String II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MUA 137 - Applied String III

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MUA 141 - Applied Guitar I

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUA 142 - Applied Guitar II

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 141  
  
  • MUA 143 - Applied Guitar III

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 142  
  
  • MUA 145 - Applied Percussion I

    Hours: 1
    Private lesson in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MUA 146 - Applied Percussion II

    Hours: 1


    Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

     

  
  • MUA 147 - Applied Percussion III

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MUA 200 - Studio Performance Class

    Hours: 0
    To enhance the knowledge of the applied lesson repertoire including historical background of the repertoire, theoretical syntheses of the music and performance aspects of the assigned work in applied lessons.

  
  • MUA 201 - Applied Voice IV

    Hours: 1
    Private voice lessons.

  
  • MUA 202 - Applied Voice Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1
    Private voice lessons. Repeatable.

  
  • MUA 211 - Applied Instrument IV

    Hours: 1
    Private instrument lessons.

  
  • MUA 212 - Applied Instrument Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1
    Private instrument lessons. Repeatable

  
  • MUA 215 - Applied Woodwind IV

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 117  
  
  • MUA 216 - Applied Woodwind Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwind. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances. Repeatable.

    Prerequisite: MUA 215  
  
  • MUA 221 - Applied Low Brass IV

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 123  
  
  • MUA 222 - Applied Low Brass Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 221  
  
  • MUA 225 - Applied High Brass IV

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 127  
  
  • MUA 226 - Applied High Brass Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 225  
  
  • MUA 231 - Applied Piano IV

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in piano.

  
  • MUA 232 - Applied Piano Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1-2
    Private lessons in piano. Repeatable.

  
  • MUA 235 - Applied String IV

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MUA 236 - Applied String Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1-2
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances. Repeatable.

  
  • MUA 237 - Applied String VI

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MUA 241 - Applied Guitar IV

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MUA 143  
  
  • MUA 242 - Applied Guitar Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1-2
    Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances. Repeatable.

    Prerequisite: MUA 241  
  
  • MUA 245 - Applied Percussion IV

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MUA 246 - Applied Percussion Advanced Skills

    Hours: 1-2
    Private lesson in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion). Repeatable.

  
  • MUC 001 - Recital Attendance I

    Hours: 0
    This course provides students the opportunity to experience a wide variety of musical concerts to enhance their knowledge and repertoire of various musical styles and genres. Pass or Fail.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUC 002 - Recital Attendance II

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MUC 001  
  
  • MUC 003 - Recital Attendance III

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MUC 002  
  
  • MUC 004 - Recital Attendance IV

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MUC 003  
  
  • MUC 005 - Recital Attendance V

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MUC 004  
  
  • MUC 006 - Recital Attendance VI

    Hours: 0
    Course fulfills students’ attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.

    Open only to: For music majors only.
    Prerequisite: MUC 005  
  
  • MUC 101 - Music Theory I(Aural)

    Hours: 1
    A beginning course in sight singing and aural recognition: all diatonic intervals, melodic phrases, and basic harmonic progression, and rhythms are studied.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • MUC 102 - Music Theory I (Written)

    Hours: 3
    A beginning course in music theory.  Notation, rhythms, triads, triad function, embellishing tones, inversions, melodic phrases, and species counterpoint are studied. 

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • MUC 103 - Music Theory II (Aural)

    Hours: 1
    A second course in sight singing and aural recognition; further use of diatonic melodies, simple and compound meters, further use of harmonic progressions are studied. Includes two hours aural theory per week.

    Prerequisite: MUC 102  & MUC 101  
  
  • MUC 104 - Music Theory II (Written)

    Hours: 3
    A second course in music theory, extending into areas of seventh chords, secondary functions, modulations, and form. Includes two hours aural theory per week.

    Prerequisite: MUC 102  & MUC 101  
  
  • MUC 111 - Class Piano I: Beginners

    Hours: 2
    Small group instruction for student with little to no previous piano teaching. An introduction to keyboard fundamentals through the study of note reading, rhythm symbols, technique and playing early elementary level repertoire.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUC 112 - Class Piano II: Upper Elementary

    Hours: 2
    Small group instruction for students who have completed Class Piano I, or have limited prior piano training. Students may already read and play in both clefs. Studies; Easy classical repertoires; one octave major and minor scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions; simple harmonization, transportation, and sight-reading techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUC 111  
  
  • MUC 113 - Class Piano III: Early Intermediate

    Hours: 2
    Small group instruction at an early intermediate level for students who have successfully completed Class Piano II or who have had several semesters of previous training. Studies; Intermediate classical repertoire; major and minor scales, arpeggios, chord progression, transposition, sight-reading, and harmonization techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUC 112  
  
  • MUC 141 - Vocal Diction (English & French)

    Hours: 1


    The purpose of the course is to survey the fundamentals of English and French diction through study and implementation of the standard International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the
    correct pronunciation of English and French consonants and vowels, and the diction rules of the two languages.

    Corequisite: One of the following Applied Voice courses: MUA 101   MUA 102   MUA 103   MUA 201   MUA 202   MUA 203  

     

  
  • MUC 142 - Vocal Diction (Italian & German)

    Hours: 1
    The purpose of the course is to survey the fundamentals of Italian and German diction through study and implementation of the standard International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the
    correct pronunciation of Italian and German consonants and vowels, and the diction rules of the two languages.

    Corequisite: Must be in enrolled in an Applied Voice course: MUA 101   MUA 102   MUA 103   MUA 201   MUA 202   MUA 203  
  
  • MUC 201 - Music Theory III (Aural)

    Hours: 1
    A third course in music theory. A study of chromatic harmony including borrowed and altered chords, mode mixture, and additional forms. Two hours aural theory per week.

    Prerequisite: MUC 104  & MUC 103  
  
  • MUC 202 - Music Theory III (Written)

    Hours: 3
    A third course in a sequence of music theory courses. In this course, students will learn chromatic harmony, contrapuntal genres, and classical forms. This course emphasizes the writing, hearing, and analysis of music. Two hours of aural theory per week.

    Prerequisite: MUC 104  & MUC 103  
  
  • MUC 203 - Music Theory IV (Aural)

    Hours: 1
    A fourth semester course in music aural training and sight singing. This course will include a study of rhythmic dictation as well as melodic and harmonic dictation and sight singing in supertonic and leading tone sevenths, non-dominant seventh chords, decorative chromaticism, secondary dominants and modulation to closely related keys.

    Prerequisite: MUC 201  MUC 202  
  
  • MUC 204 - Music Theory IV (Written)

    Hours: 3
    A fourth semester of study in music theory in more complex chords and analytical techniques for major trends in 19th and 20th century composition.

    Prerequisite: MUC 202  & MUC 201  
  
  • MUC 211 - Class Piano IV: Intermediate

    Hours: 2
    Small group instruction for students who have successfully completed Class Piano III or are already playing intermediate classical repertoire. Studies; Advanced classical repertoire; all major and minor scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, advanced sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUC 113  
  
  • MUC 212 - Class Piano Advanced Skills

    Hours: 2
    Class Piano sequence of small group instruction in piano, is limited to 12 students per class. The courses range from beginning through late intermediate levels and are designed to develop skills and techniques applicable to all keyboard styles. Class Piano V is designed for students at the late intermediate level of technical skill. Students will be assigned individual pieces from the various eras of classical repertoire (Baroque through 20th Century). All students will work on technical and functional materials in a progressive, orderly manner. Materials will emphasize musicianship skills in correlation to keyboard proficiency examinations for continuing musical studies. Repeatable.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MUC 222 - Basic Conducting

    Hours: 2
    Basic Conducting is an introduction to conducting skills with an emphasis on the art and study of conducting, baton technique, left-hand technique, non-verbal communication, leadership, conducting terminology, transpositions, and score reading.

    Prerequisite: MUC 102 , MUC 101 , MUC 104 , and MUC 103 ; minimum grade C
  
  • MUE 101 - Choral Association I

    Hours: 1


    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.

     

    MOTR PERF 102C

  
  • MUE 102 - Choral Association II

    Hours: 1


    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.

     

    MOTR PERF 102C

  
  • MUE 103 - Choral Association III

    Hours: 1


    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.

     

    MOTR PERF 102C

  
  • MUE 105 - College Choir I

    Hours: 1


    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.

     

    MOTR PERF 102C



    Gen Ed Skill Type: MTHFA , PERF
    Prerequisite: None

  
  • MUE 106 - College Choir II

    Hours: 1


    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.

     

    MOTR PERF 102C

    Prerequisite: MUE 105  

  
  • MUE 107 - College Choir III

    Hours: 1


    A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.

     

    MOTR PERF 102C

    Prerequisite: MUE 106  

  
  • MUE 111 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble I

    Hours: 1
    An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class.

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in College Choir, unless given special permission. Prerequisite: Audition
  
  • MUE 112 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble II

    Hours: 1
    An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class.

    Prerequisite: MUE 111  
    Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in College Choir, unless given special permission.
  
  • MUE 113 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble III

    Hours: 1
    An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class.

    Prerequisite: MUE 112  
    Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in College Choir, unless given special permission.
  
  • MUE 115 - College Band I

    Hours: 1


    Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.

     

    MOTR PERF 102B



    Gen Ed Skill Type: MTHFA, PERF
    Prerequisite: None

  
  • MUE 116 - College Band II

    Hours: 1


    Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.

     

    MOTR PERF 102B

    Prerequisite: MUE 115  

  
  • MUE 117 - College Band III

    Hours: 1


    Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.

     

    MOTR PERF 102B

    Prerequisite: MUE 116  

  
  • MUE 121 - Jazz Band I

    Hours: 1


    Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.

     

    MOTR PERF 102B

     

    Gen Ed Skill Type: MTHFA , PERF
    Prerequisite: None

  
  • MUE 122 - Jazz Band II

    Hours: 1


    Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.

     

    MOTR PERF 102B

    Prerequisite: MUE 121  

  
  • MUE 123 - Jazz Band III

    Hours: 1


    Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.

     

    MOTR PERF 102B

    Prerequisite: MUE 122  

  
  • MUE 125 - Jazz Combo I

    Hours: 1
    Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUE 126 - Jazz Combo II

    Hours: 1
    Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.

    Prerequisite: MUE 125  
  
  • MUE 127 - Jazz Combo III

    Hours: 1
    Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.

    Prerequisite: MUE 126  
  
  • MUE 131 - Piano Ensemble I

    Hours: 1
    Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers or instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MUE 132 - Piano Ensemble II

    Hours: 1
    Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos, and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers or instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
  
  • MUE 133 - Piano Ensemble III

    Hours: 1
    Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers and instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
  
  • MUE 135 - String Ensemble I

    Hours: 1
    String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MUE 136 - String Ensemble II

    Hours: 1
    String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting.

    Prerequisite: MUE 135  
  
  • MUE 137 - String Ensemble III

    Hours: 1
    String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting.

    Prerequisite: MUE 136  
  
  • MUE 141 - Guitar Ensemble I

    Hours: 1
    Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos…depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.

    Prerequisite: One semester of Applied Guitar is recommended. Student must have basic sight-reading skills and technique.
  
  • MUE 142 - Guitar Ensemble II

    Hours: 1
    Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos…depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.

    Prerequisite: MUE 141 . One semester of Applied Guitar is recommended. Student must have basic sight-reading skills and technique.
  
  • MUE 143 - Guitar Ensemble III

    Hours: 1
    Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos…depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.

    Prerequisite: MUE 142 . One semester of Applied Guitar is recommended. Student must have basic sight-reading skills and technique.
  
  • MUE 145 - Percussion Ensemble I

    Hours: 1
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MUE 146 - Percussion Ensemble II

    Hours: 1
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MUE 147 - Percussion Ensemble III

    Hours: 1
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
 

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