Styles will include ragtime, bop, and jazz among others. A presentation of the various forms of liturgical, sacred and religious music from their origins through their development in the Christian Church, centering mainly on the Roman Catholic tradition. The discussion of these forms will include the historical, liturgical and ecclesiastical elements that helped to create and shape them. Contemporary music issues will be included. The repertoire is varied and performances are required.
Emphasis is on good vocal techniques, ensemble singing, and the study of and application of theory.
A minimum of four contact hours per week is required. Open to all members of the MSM community. Open to all students with band instrument experience. Permission of instructor is required. Emphasis will be on individual research and class presentation.