Further development of sight singing and dictation skills utilizing diatonic and chromatic melodies and harmonies with complex rhythms. Mus 238 Class Lessons in Guitar 1 credit Study of elementary guitar techniques and style. Emphasis is placed on implications for use of the guitar in elementary singing and secondary general music classes. Students must furnish their own acoustic guitar. 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 Mus 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 skill upon entering college. Emphasis on music reading, skill building, and tone production. Upper Division Courses Mus 315 Business of Music 3 credits Introduction to various aspects of the music business such as music in the marketplace, song writing, publishing, copyright, business affairs, the record industry, music in broadcasting and film, and career planning and development. Mus 323 Fundamentals of Conducting 2 credits Develop basic skills in the art of conducting.