A small select choir of mixed voices performing music written for small choral ensembles. Participation in public performance is required. An orchestra of mostly stringed instruments, designed for the player who has basic skills and experience playing orchestral music and developing their technique before playing in the community symphony orchestra. Use of private room under supervision on instrument, or voice, with private instruction encouraged. The use of secondary dominants, diminished sevenths, etc., to chromatically enrich diatonic harmonies.
Students are to select one music lab from the following list at the first class meeting.
This is the study of small ensemble literature with the opportunity to play it in an available group. This is the study of large ensemble literature with the opportunity to play it in an available group. A continuation of Music 172. Further development of functional musical knowledge. Structure, melody, rhythm, harmony, and form.