Choral Conducting (MM)

In this course music majors will learn how to market themselves, create their own brand and lay the groundwork for their post-college careers. The course will cover the basics of self-assessment, bio writing, resume building, networking, self-promotion, professional communications and presentations, e-portfolios, social media and other strategies used by professional musicians.

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An intensive study of choral conducting technique and performance practices.

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An intensive study of wind band conducting technique and performance practice.

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Participation in any regularly scheduled ensemble of the Department of Music. May be repeated for credit.

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A survey of important music literature of the 14th through the 16th century with emphasis upon the cultural, economical and philosophical forces which shaped the musical trends and influenced the composer and his compositions.

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A study of the composers and their literature which represented the changing styles as dictated by the musical tastes of the period. Speical attention is given the evolution and/or development of the major musical forms and genres.

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A study in detail of the development of musical forms and style of the 19th century, the important composers of this period, the society in which they lived and how it affected their lives and works.

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A study of the dominant and varied musical energies of the 19th century as seen through the study of scores and the music of its composers.

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This course presents the major composers of the 20th century and representative musical compositions. Beginning with Mahler and Debussy, other composers include Stavinsky, Bartok, Schoenberg, Berg, Copland, Crumb, and Messiaen. Included are reading and writing assignments; students should plan to spend part of each week listening to assigned materials in the music library.

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Explore the musics of the world and the cultures that they came from. Includes projects to develop classes in K-12 education. Participation in an off-campus musical event (concert/celebration/festival) required.

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The role of women in music, from Hildegard of Bingen to Lady Gaga and beyond.

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Prepare for, and participate in, a musical tour. Destinations will vary with each offering, and may include international experiences. Prior to travel, class sessions will deal with the music and culture of the destination. There will be additional travel expenses associated with the class.

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Significant musical forms, past and present. Prerequisite: MUS 232

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Arranging music for the school band and orchestra.

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Arranging music for choral ensembles.

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Writing and analysis stressing the linear approach to composition, motivic development, and the imitation process. The invention, Fugue, and Chorale Prelude are examined.

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An intensive survey of choral repertory.

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Music students who write a thesis for their terminal project can register for this course. A faculty advisor must be selected before approval will be given.

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