Music literature and styles of the Baroque and Rococo periods to circa 1780 from their historical perspectives, together with their theoretical, and interpretative analysis. Music literature and styles of the Classical period and 19 th century to Mahler from their historical perspectives together with their theoretical, creative and interpretative analysis. Intermediate to advanced sight-singing and melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. Clarinet students will spend a semester on oboe or bassoon. Flute and saxophone students will spend a semester on oboe or bassoon.
Students learn teaching techniques for percussion instruction in the elementary school.
Students learn teaching techniques for percussion instruction in middle school and high school. All phases of conducting techniques are explored. The student also explores the concepts of arranging for a choir of young voices, as well as for a variety of mixed voice ensembles. For keyboard, vocal, and guitar students. For keyboard, vocal, and guitar students.