Curriculum
The Music Department offers three music curricula: (1) music major (8-units);
(2) music major with performance emphasis (12.5-units); and (3) music major with
music education emphasis (12.5-units). These programs are linked below with an
explanation of the purpose and the requirements for each. Links are also
available to view a suggested course sequence for each.
8-Unit Major
12.5 Unit Major, Performance Emphasis
12.5 Unit Major, Education Emphasis
Music Department Course Listing
in Academic Catalog
Requirements for Major (8 units)
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The 8-unit music major is for students who have strong
musical interests but who do not necessarily intend to pursue a full-time
professional career in music.
***This major may not be used as a major in the
elementary or secondary education program. Students interested in teaching music
in the public schools should enroll in the 12.5 unit music major with music
education emphasis.***
Students in the 8-unit major should begin their study by
enrolling in the following courses in the fall of their first or second year:
Music 101 & 101L (1 unit), an applied music lesson (.5 unit) and a departmental
ensemble (.25 unit). If enrolling in the ensemble for credit will cause a
student to exceed 4.5 units the ensemble may be audited.
Students selecting this curriculum must complete eight units in music as
follows:
| Units |
Course No. |
Piano
Lab |
Title |
Semester |
| 1 |
101 & 101L |
Yes |
Music Theory 1 |
Fall |
| 1 |
102 & 102L |
Yes |
Music Theory 1 |
Spring |
| 1 |
201 & 201L |
Yes |
Music Theory 2 |
Fall |
| 1 |
202 & 202L |
Yes |
Music Theory 2 |
Spring |
| 1 |
313 |
No |
Music History 1 |
Fall |
| 1 |
314 |
No |
Music History 2 |
Spring |
| *2 |
153-186 |
No |
Applied Lesson |
Fall & Spring |
* .5 units per semester for a minimum two years. Students are
expected to take applied music lessons each semester they are in residence.
Visit the
Registrar's Home Page
to view specific course numbers for ALL applied lessons. A 1/2 unit in
conducting (MUS 230) may be substituted for 1/2 unit in applied lesson by
permission of department.
Courses required for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
Additional Requirements:
(1) Students are required to participate in at least one of the
major performing organizations most appropriate to their primary performance
medium (choir, jazz ensemble, marching/symphonic band, orchestra) each
semester the student is enrolled in this curriculum. Keyboard performers
may satisfy this requirement through accompanying; guitarists should make
special arrangements with the chair of the Music Department.
(2) Students must attend seven approved campus recitals
and concerts per semester. A student attending Albion for four years
must attend 56 concerts/recitals to graduate. Specific details concerning
approved recitals and concerts and other information is in the
Music Department Handbook
and may be obtained from the Music Department Office.
(3) Piano Proficiency Requirement
Successful completion of 101L and 102L will satisfy the piano proficiency
requirement.
Requirements for Major with
Performance Emphasis (12.5 units)
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The music major with performance emphasis is for students
who intend to pursue a career in music as a private music teacher, church
musician or performer or those who desire to enter graduate school.
Students should begin their study by enrolling in the following
courses in the fall of their first year: Music 101 & 101L (1 unit), an applied
music lesson (.5 unit) and a departmental ensemble (.25 unit). If enrolling in
the ensemble for credit will cause a student to exceed 4.5 units the ensemble
may be audited.
Students selecting this curriculum must complete 12.5 units in
music as follows:
|
Units |
Course No. |
Piano Lab |
Title |
Semester |
|
1 |
101 & 101L |
Yes |
Music Theory 1 |
Fall |
|
1 |
102 & 102L |
Yes |
Music Theory 1 |
Spring |
|
1 |
201 & 201L |
Yes |
Music Theory 2 |
Fall |
|
1 |
202 & 202L |
Yes |
Music Theory 2 |
Spring |
|
1 |
215 |
No |
Orchestration |
Fall |
|
1 |
313 |
No |
Music History 1 |
Fall |
|
1 |
314 |
No |
Music History 2 |
Spring |
|
.5 |
401 |
No |
Selected Topic |
Fall & Spring |
|
*4 |
153-186 |
No |
Applied Lesson |
Fall & Spring |
|
**1 |
|
No |
Music Elective |
Fall & Spring |
* .5 units per semester. Visit the
Registrar's Home Page
to view specific course numbers for ALL applied lessons.
**One unit elective in voice/piano/instrument classes, pedagogy,
church music, literature or conducting. Vocal performance students are
encouraged to elect Diction for Singers during their freshman or sophomore
year.***
Courses required for the major with performance emphasis must be
taken for a numerical grade.
--During any semester that an off-campus program is elected,
students are expected to arrange to take applied lessons.--
Additional Requirements:
(1) At the end of the first semester of the sophomore year,
students' performance level and academic progress toward the major will be
evaluated by the faculty through a sophomore jury.
(2) Students at the senior level will present a full solo
recital, or combination solo recital and small ensemble performance in which
he or she is a participant in solo capacity. With the approval of the
department, a research paper or project may be elected in lieu of the senior
recital. The research paper or project option is available only in
extraordinary circumstances. The Music Department also encourages a recital,
either entire or shared, at the junior level.
(3) Students are required to participate in at least one of the
major performing organizations most appropriate to their primary performance
medium (choir, jazz ensemble, marching/symphonic band, orchestra) each
semester the student is enrolled in this curriculum. Keyboard performers
may satisfy this requirement through accompanying; guitarists should make
special arrangements with the chair of the Music Department.
(4) Students must attend seven approved campus recitals
and concerts per semester. A student attending Albion for four years
must attend 56 concerts/recitals to graduate. Specific details concerning
approved recitals and concerts and other information is in the
Music Department Handbook and may be
obtained from the Music Department Office.
(5) Piano Proficiency Requirement
Successful completion of 101L and 102L will satisfy the piano proficiency
requirement.
Requirements for Major with
Music Education Emphasis (12.5 units)
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Education Emphasis
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Listing
for 12.5-unit Major, Education Emphasis
The music major with music education emphasis provides
certification for students who intend to teach music in grades K-12 for private
and public schools.
Students should begin their study by enrolling in the following
courses in the fall of their first year: Music 101 & 101L (1 unit), an applied
music lesson (.5 unit) and a departmental ensemble (.25 unit). If enrolling in
the ensemble for credit will cause a student to exceed 4.5 units the ensemble
may be audited.
Students selecting this curriculum must complete 12.5 units in
music as follows:
1. Major:
|
Units |
Course No. |
Piano Lab |
Title |
Semester |
|
1 |
101 & 101L |
Yes |
Music Theory 1 |
Fall |
|
1 |
102 & 102L |
Yes |
Music Theory 1 |
Spring |
|
1 |
201 & 201L |
Yes |
Music Theory 2 |
Fall |
|
1 |
202 & 202L |
Yes |
Music Theory 2 |
Spring |
|
1 |
215 |
No |
Orchestration |
Fall |
|
1 |
313 |
No |
Music History 1 |
Fall |
|
1 |
314 |
No |
Music History 2 |
Spring |
|
.5 |
401 |
No |
Selected Topic |
Fall & Spring |
2. Minor (required for teaching certificate):
|
Units |
Course No. |
Title |
Semester |
|
*3.5 |
153-186 |
Applied Lesson |
Fall & Spring |
|
.5 |
|
Voice/Piano/Guitar |
Fall & Spring |
|
.5 |
230 |
Intro to Conducting |
Spring |
|
.5 |
330 or 331 |
Instrument or Vocal Conducting |
Fall |
***Specific recommendations for students whose principal
performing area is keyboard, voice or an instrument are available from the Music
Department.***
--During any semester that an off-campus program is elected,
students are expected to arrange to take applied study.--
3. Teacher Certification Requirements—Students in this
curriculum must be accepted to and complete the required units of professional
education courses taken through the
Shurmur Institute.
Vocal students:
|
Units |
Dept. |
Course No. |
Title |
Semester |
|
1 |
PSYC |
251 |
Developmental Psychology |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
201 |
Processes of Learning/Teaching |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
202 |
Foundational Contexts of Education |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
373 |
Literacy Pedagogy in Secondary Schools |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
397 |
Boundary Crossing in Secondary Schools |
Spring |
|
*1.5 |
MUS |
240-246 |
Class Instruments |
Fall & Spring |
|
1 |
MUS |
325 |
Teaching Music in Elementary School |
Spring |
|
1 |
MUS |
328 |
Teaching Choral Music in Secondary School |
Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
423 |
Student Teaching |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
432 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
Fall, Spring |
* Each course here is equal to .25 units for a total of 6
courses.
***Certification for secondary vocal music education alone requires one unit
less than the K-12 music certification. Students interested in this alternative
should contact the Music Department for specific details.***
Instrumental students:
|
Units |
Dept. |
Course No. |
Title |
Semester |
|
1 |
PSYC |
251 |
Developmental Psychology |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
201 |
Processes of Learning/Teaching |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
202 |
Foundational Contexts of Education |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
373 |
Literacy Pedagogy in Secondary Schools |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
397 |
Boundary Crossing in Secondary Schools |
Spring |
|
*1.5 |
MUS |
240-246 |
Class Instruments |
Fall & Spring |
|
1 |
MUS |
325 |
Teaching Music in Elementary School |
Spring |
|
1 |
MUS |
322 |
Teaching Instr. Music in Secondary School |
Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
423 |
Student Teaching |
Fall, Spring |
|
1 |
EDUC |
432 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
Fall, Spring |
* Each course here is equal to .25 units for a total of 6
courses.
Courses required for the major with music education emphasis
must be taken for a numerical grade.
Additional Requirements:
(1) At the end of the first semester of the sophomore year,
students' performance level and academic progress toward the major will be
evaluated by the faculty through a sophomore jury.
(2) Students at the senior level will present a full solo
recital, or combination solo recital and small ensemble performance in which
he or she is a participant in solo capacity. With the approval of the
department, a research paper or project may be elected in lieu of the senior
recital. The research paper or project option is available only in
extraordinary circumstances. The Music Department also encourages a recital,
either entire or shared, at the junior level.
(3) Students are required to participate in at least one of the
major performing organizations most appropriate to their primary performance
medium (choir, jazz ensemble, marching/symphonic band, orchestra) each
semester the student is enrolled in this curriculum. Keyboard performers
may satisfy this requirement through accompanying; guitarists should make
special arrangements with the chair of the Music Department.
(4) Students must attend seven approved campus recitals and
concerts per semester. A student attending Albion for four years must attend
56 concerts/recitals to graduate. Specific details concerning approved recitals
and concerts, carryover of excess credits or of deficits, and other information
is in the
Music Department Student Handbook and
may be obtained from the Music Department Office.
(5) Piano Proficiency Requirement
Successful completion of 101L and 102L will satisfy the piano proficiency
requirement.
Music Department Courses
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101 Theory I (1) Fall
Prerequisite: Open to music majors, or with permission of instructor.
Corequisite: Music 101L (Piano Lab).
An introduction to Western musical language through studies in fundamentals (key
signatures, intervals, scales, rhythmic notation, etc.), chordal and melodic
structures, and basic four-part harmonization. Also includes intensive daily
training in sight-singing and ear-training activities. Jensen.
101L Piano Lab (0) Fall
Prerequisite: Open to music majors, or with permission of instructor.
Development of basic reading and harmonization skills at the piano, as well as
development of the technical ability to perform elementary repertoire.
Jensen.
102 Theory I (1) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 101 or advanced placement by means of departmental exam.
Corequisite: Music 102L (Piano Lab).
A continuation of studies begun in Music 101, with emphasis on further exercises
in and analysis of four-part harmonization, secondary chord function, musical
form and exercises in stylized composition. Sight-singing and ear-training
continue. Jensen.
102L Piano Lab (0) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 101L.
A continuation of reading, harmonization, and basic theory skills as related to
piano playing. Further development of technical skills allowing the study of
early intermediate repertoire. Jensen.
110 History of Rock and Roll (1) Fall
This course is designed to give students the tools necessary to (1) think,
(2) listen, and (3) write critically about rock and roll music from its roots in
the blues through the music of today. Students will be able to not only identify
and intelligently discuss the major artists, songs, and periods of rock and roll
music, but also place them in their context historically and socially, and be
able to make predictions about the music of tomorrow and how it may impact
society in various facets. McIlhagga.
111 Music Appreciation (1) Fall, Spring
Designed for the non-music major who wishes to gain an appreciation of music as
a fine art. Exploring music from Ancient Greece through the 20th Century. The
musical elements of style, form and design will be investigated primarily
through listening. Not open to music majors. Miller & Benner.
113 Introduction to Opera (1) Spring
An introductory course designed for both the music major and non-major. The
course will concentrate on the most frequently performed operas of Mozart,
Puccini, Verdi and Wagner. Extensive use of video tapes of opera performances
with sub-titles. Alternate years—next offered Spring 2010. Balke.
119 Evolution of Jazz (1) Fall
An exploration of the rich cultural background and evolution of jazz music
through discussion of important performers, composers, educators and critics
with respect to their contribution to the development of the art form. Emphasis
will be placed on developing critical listening skills through the extensive use
of landmark recordings and live performances. Ball.
120 Music as a Creative Process (1) Spring
Corequisite: Participation in one of the Music Department's major performing
ensembles (Briton Singers, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band,
Symphony Orchestra)
This course is designed to give students the tools necessary to think, discuss,
and write critically about music both within and outside of their respective
ensemble “labs”. Students will learn through reading, writing, and listening
assignments, what it truly means to be a complete musician. Students will leave
this course with a greater knowledge of the all aspects of musical performance
in the mediums represented by the students in the class. McIlhagga.
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121 Marching Band (.25) Fall
Open to all wind or percussion students regardless of major. The "British
Eighth" performs at all home football games, several local and regional parades,
and other special school events. Audition is for chair placement only. Auditions
are held one week prior to the beginning of the fall semester during
Pre-Season Camp rehearsals. After marching season, students continue in
Symphonic Band until the end of the semester. McIlhagga.
122 Symphonic Band (.25) Spring
Open to all woodwind, brass and percussion students regardless of major. The
Symphonic Band performs 2 to 3 concerts per semester and explores wind band
music from the Renaissance through the 21st Century by composers such as
Whitacre, Holst, Husa, Grainger, Gabrieli, Jacob, etc. Members also participate
in small chamber ensembles within the larger band. Admission is by audition only
during mid-October and/or the first week of the spring semester. McIlhagga.
124 Jazz Ensemble (.25) Fall, Spring
Available to wind and percussion students interested in playing all styles
of jazz regardless of major. Admission is by audition only during the first week
of classes. Ball.
125 Symphony Orchestra (.25) Fall, Spring
Open to all string, woodwind, brass and percussion students regardless of
major. The Symphony Orchestra perform 2 to 3 concerts per semester. Admission is
by audition only and are held the first week of each semester; students should
bring one prepared solo. Ball.
126 String Ensembles (.25) Fall, Spring
Open to string students and pianists who are interested in performing
chamber music. Rehearsals are by arrangement. Permission of instructor required.
Staff.
127 Woodwind Ensembles (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Available for woodwind students who
are interested in performing chamber music from all periods. Rehearsals are by
arrangement. Staff.
128 Brass Ensembles (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Available for brass students who are
interested in performing brass chamber music. Rehearsals are by arrangement.
Staff.
129 Percussion Ensemble (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Available for percussion students
who are interested in playing music for percussion. Rehearsals are by
arrangement. Jones.
130 Guitar Ensemble (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Open to all guitar students who are
interested in performing chamber music. Rehearsals are by arrangement.
Williams.
131 Concert Choir (.25) Fall, Spring
Open to all students by audition. Auditions are held during the first four
days of classes in the fall. Rose.
132 Briton Singers (.25) Fall, Spring
Members are selected from the Concert Choir by audition during the first
week of classes in the fall. Rose.
192 Guitar Class I (.25) Fall, Spring
Basic development of both classical and plectrum guitar skills. Intended for
students with little or no previous training. No applied music fee charged.
Williams.
193 Guitar Class II (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Guitar Class I or permission of instructor.
A continuation in the development of music reading skills using easy classical,
traditional tunes and technical exercises. No applied music fee charged.
Williams.
194 Guitar Class III (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Guitar Class II or permission of instructor.
A continuation of Guitar Class II. No applied music fee charged. Williams.
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195 Piano Class I (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: None.
Open only to non-majors. Development of basic reading and harmonizing skills, as
well as the development of the technical ability to perform elementary
repertoire. For students with no keyboard background. No applied music fee
charged. Staff.
196 Piano Class II (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: Music 195 or playing and functional skills test to determine
level.
Open only to non-majors. A continuation of reading, harmonization and basic
theory as related to playing. Further development of technical skills will allow
the study of early intermediate repertoire. No applied music fee charged.
Staff.
198 Voice Class (.25) Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: None.
Open to all students. A study of the vocal mechanism and practice in the
techniques of vocal production and breath support/management, stage diction, as
applied to art song/folksong performance by class participants. Staff.
201 Theory II (1) Fall
Prerequisite: Music 102 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: Music 201L (Piano Lab).
A continuation of the studies begun in Music 101 and 102 with a special emphasis
on chromatic harmony. A further study of form and exercises in stylized
composition. Sight-singing and ear-training continue. Jensen.
201L Piano Lab (0) Fall
Prerequisite: 102L. Open only to music majors.
Continuing development of basic reading and harmonization skills at the
keyboard, as well as development of the technical ability to perform elementary
repertoire.
Jensen.
202 Theory II (1) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 201 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: Music 202L (Piano Lab).
A continuation of the studies begun in Music 101, 102 and 201 with a special
emphasis on form. An introduction to the materials and techniques of twentieth-
and twenty-first-century music. Sight-singing and ear-training continue. A major
analysis paper is required. Jensen.
202L Piano Lab (0) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 201L. Open only to music majors.
A continuation of reading, harmonization, and basic theory skills as related to
piano playing. Further development of technical skills will allow the study of
early intermediate repertoire. Successful completion of this course will satisfy
the piano proficiency requirement.
Jensen.
215 Orchestration (1) Fall
Prerequisite: Music 201 or permission of instructor.
A study of instrumental orchestration techniques and significant score study.
The final project will be an orchestration for a large ensemble/or a vocal
arrangement. Alternate years — next offered Fall 2009. Staff.
230 Introduction to Conducting (.5) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 201 or permission of instructor.
Fundamentals of conducting vocal and instrumental ensembles. (1) basic beat
patterns; (2) score analysis; (3) instrument and voice ranges and
transpositions; and (4) some practical aspects of rehearsing. Lecture and
laboratory. Ball.
240 Brass Instruments (.25) Fall
Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of the high brass
(trumpet and French horn). Alternate years—next offered Fall 2008. Staff.
241 Brass Instruments (.25) Spring
Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of the low brass
(euphonium, trombone and tuba). Alternate years—next offered Spring 2009.
Staff.
242 Woodwind Instruments (.25) Fall
Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of single reed
woodwinds (clarinet, saxophone) and flute. Alternate years—next offered Fall
2009.
Miller.
243 Woodwind Instruments (.25) Spring
Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of double reed
woodwinds (oboe, bassoon). Alternate years—next offered Spring 2010. Staff.
244 Stringed Instruments (.25) Fall
Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of the violin and
viola. Alternate years—next offered Fall 2009. Abo.
245 Stringed Instruments (.25) Spring
Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of the cello and
bass. Alternate years—next offered Spring 2010. Staff.
246 Percussion Instruments (.25) Fall
Practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of percussion
instruments. Alternate years—next offered Fall 2008. Jones.
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295 Piano Class III (.25) Fall
Prerequisite: Music 102L or permission of instructor.
Continuation of Piano Class I and II with emphasis on further development of
functional skills such as technique, sight-reading, harmonization and
transposition. Students will prepare intermediate level pieces during this
semester. No applied music fee charged. Alternate years—next offered Spring
2007. Staff.
296 Piano Class IV (.25) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 295 or playing and functional skills test to determine
level.
This final semester further enhances the skills acquired in the previous
semesters of piano classes, with an additional emphasis on accompanying
techniques. Further development of playing skills will allow students to study
more advanced intermediate level repertoire. No applied music fee charged.
Staff.
301 Theory III (.25) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 202 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to twentieth-century compositional and analytical techniques.
Staff.
313 Music History I (1) Fall
Prerequisite: Music 201 or permission of instructor.
A course in the history of music designed for junior and senior music majors.
Covers music from the ancient Greeks through the seventeenth century. In
addition to regular examinations, there will be assignments that will stress
stylistic characteristics of a period or of an individual composer. There will
be assigned listening. Abbott.
314 Music History II (1) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 313 or permission of instructor.
A continuation of Music 313 covering music from the eighteenth century to the
present. In addition to examinations and analysis assignments, there will be a
major research paper to be completed by the end of the semester that will
investigate some aspect of contemporary Western music or deal with non-Western
music. Abbott.
322 Teaching of Instrumental Music in the Schools (1) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 230, Introduction to Conducting.
Required of all instrumental music education majors. Designed to acquaint the
student with all aspects of teaching, developing, planning, directing and
administering public school instrumental music programs, K-12. Alternate
years—next offered Spring 2010. McIlhagga.
325 Teaching of Music in the Elementary School (1) Spring
Prerequisite: Music 230, Introduction to Conducting
Designed to give the student a knowledge of a well-rounded music program for the
elementary grades. Creative experiences, demonstrations and practical work in
performing and listening are stressed. Lecture and laboratory. Alternate
years—next offered Spring 2009. Treacher.
328 Teaching of Choral Music in the Secondary School (1) Fall
Prerequisite: Music 230, Introduction to Conducting; Music 330 is also
strongly recommended.
An introduction to all aspects of the music program for the secondary school and
the techniques for administering the program. Lecture and laboratory. It is
strongly recommended that Music 330 (Choral Conducting) be elected prior to 328.
Alternate years—next offered Fall 2008. Rose.
330 Choral Conducting (1/2) Fall
Prerequisite: Music 230, Introduction to Conducting
Laboratory work in choral conducting and score reading with practical experience
in techniques of training choral ensembles. Required of all choral music
education majors. Alternate years— next offered Fall 2008. Rose.
331 Instrumental Conducting (1/2) Fall
Prerequisite: Music 230, Introduction to Conducting
Laboratory work to develop techniques and skills required for instrumental
conducting and score reading. Students may be given the opportunity to conduct
instrumental ensembles on campus. Required of all instrumental music education
majors. Alternate years—next offered Fall 2008. Ball.
388, 389 Selected Topics (1/2, 1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Many courses from the Music Department are offered to meet the evolving
needs and interests of students. Examples of topics that have been offered are:
Piano Literature, Organ Literature, Song Literature, Piano Pedagogy, Marching
Band Techniques, Arranging, Composition, Orchestration, Music since 1945,
Diction for Singers, Vocal Pedagogy, Opera Workshop. Staff.
391, 392 Individually Supervised Internships (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
401, 402 Seminar (1/2, 1) Fall, Spring
Staff.
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