Particular emphasis is placed on development of rhythmic coordination and control. Compositional assignments integrate ear training with theoretical concepts. Students who take advantage of this accelerated track must be ready to absorb a considerable amount of information and skill in a shorter period of time. Level II Stephen Savage, Paul Beaudoin, Michael Weinstein, Instructors Level II reviews and builds upon Level I materials and activities. Chapters II, III, and IV of Robert Starer's Rhythmic Training are mastered, and students develop the ability to identify, recognize, and sing intervals up to the size of a major ninth.
Compositional activities continue to reinforce ear training and theoretical skills.
Students who take advantage of this accelerated track must be ready to absorb a considerable amount of information and skill in a shorter period of time. Instructors This course is an introduction to singing melodies using fixed-do solmization. Emphasis will be placed on fluent sight-reading in treble, bass, and alto clefs. Harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic dictation will be given on a weekly basis as well as prepared performances from a variety of texts including those listed below. Instructor The first semester offers a survey of the history of vocal music beginning with Gregorian chant and continuing through Renaissance madrigals, motets, and masses.