Practical study to develop elementary skills as well as a basic teaching knowledge and understanding of performance problems of the voice. Instrumental Conducting and Materials. Specialization of instrumental conducting and a survey of ensemble materials for various levels of ability and maturity. Choral Conducting and Materials. Specialization of choral conducting and a survey of ensemble materials for various levels of ability and maturity.
Students become familiar with a number of operas and perform selections emphasizing ensemble work.
Original work guided on an individual basis. Form and Analysis. Analysis of small and large structural forms in music. Emphasis on student analysis of works of all periods. Projects may take the form of a solo recital, lecture- recital, research paper, chamber music recital, or other major study.