Students are exposed to a variety of challenging and educational choral music. Students perform at a highly polished level, sing in at least two languages other than English, and sight sing a new work. This group may be involved in some limited touring within the state and region. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours. Through group instruction, students improve their general musicianship by ringing handbells in simple and compound rhythms.
Students maintain the bells and prepare for rehearsals.
A minimum of two concerts is required. May be repeated for up to four semesters. A continuation of MUSC 1040. Topics include late 18th century harmony and forms and early 19th century harmony and forms, such as altered chords, higher numbered chords, secondary dominants and compositions in these styles. Students develop ear training and sight singing skills.