Emphasis on the oratorios of Handel, Haydn, and Mendelssohn. Emphasis on the operas of Monteverdi, Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini. The role of music in the theater. Opera, musical comedy, ballet, incidental music are studied. This course is a study in techniques for orchestra, symphonic band, chamber and choral ensembles.
Instruction is included in idiomatic writing for instruments and score reading.
This course is a study in the various styles and techniques of musical composition, culminating in the final project which is an original student work. Advanced work in music. The University offers private lessons in Voice, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, and Organ. See the fall and spring brochures for the course numbers of these lessons and the number of credits. May be taken more than once, with permission.