Basic knowledge of the keyboard. Musical skills acquired through singing, ear-training, music reading, and creating original music. This course is designed to provide the undergraduate student interested in vocal study with basic information concerning correct use of human anatomy and physiology in respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation and the practical applications of this information in their own study as well as its use in the classroom and private instruction. Conducting 1 cr. Completion of freshman music major courses Training relative to the basic physical elements of conducting and elementary score preparation.
Emphasis is placed on beat patterns, cueing, and baton management.
Conductor etiquette is underscored, and rehearsal management is emphasized. Score marking and analysis compose a major part of the semester's study. A course designed to cultivate an understanding and feeling for jazz. Emphasis is on the nature and processes of jazz and its historical development in the United States. Analysis of the more influential soloists, groups, and composers through the use of recordings, cassettes, CDs, and videos.