Further develops sight singing and dictation skills utilizing diatonic and chromatic melodies and harmonies with complex rhythms. Mus 238 Class Lessons in Guitar 1 credit Examines elementary guitar techniques and style. Emphasizes use of the guitar in elementary singing and secondary general music classes. Students must furnish their own acoustic guitar. Accompanying 1 credit each term Covers the principles of playing artistic accompaniments for vocal and instrumental soloists and groups.
Practical experience is arranged and supervised.
A maximum of 4 credits from Mus 251 and 351 may be counted as ensemble credit. Mus 293 Class Lessons in Piano 1 credit each Intermediate piano course intended to serve students who have completed Mus 194 or who have limited piano skills upon entering college. Emphasizes music reading, skill building, and tone production. Introduces various aspects of the music business, such as music in the marketplace, songwriting, publishing, copyright, business affairs, the record industry, music in broadcasting and film, and career planning and development. Mus 323 Fundamentals of Conducting 2 credits Develops basic skills in the art of conducting.