1 credit each semester. Primarily for music majors on beginning piano level. The course includes basic techniques, sight reading, elementary repertoire and functional theory-related keyboard skills. Diction for Singers I. 1 credit. The study of English and Italian pronunciation using the phonetic alphabet with emphasis on the performance of song literature in each language.
Diction is open to music majors and minors or by permission of instructor.
The study of French and German pronunciation using the phonetic alphabet with emphasis on the performance of song literature in each language. Diction is open to music majors and minors or by permission of instructor. 3 credits each semester. MUS 131 is a prerequisite to MUS 132. Offered in alternate years.