Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisiteAudition to assess ability of music reading and vocal Transfers ToCSUDescriptionexperience is helpful Presents the study and performance of music for handbells. Music reading skills, techniques of handbell ringing, and musicianship skills are taught through lecture, rehearsal and performance of various styles of music arranged for handbells. Previous musical experience is helpful but not required. Public performance is required. Repeatable 3 times. MUSC 024 Master Works Chorale 1.0 Unit skills. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of vocal proficiency to participate and perform with the Master Works Chorale. Audition required A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that sings a variety of music, both historical and contemporary, with an emphasis on large choral forms such as oratorios and cantatas, accompanied by instruments. Designed for singers with previous choral experience. Public performance required. Repeatable 3 times. MUSC 025 Chamber Choir 1.0 Unit vocal skills. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of vocal proficiency to participate and perform with the Chamber Choir. Advanced study and performance of choral works for the small ensemble. Public performance required. Highly Participation in public performances required. Field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times. MUSC - Music MUSC 026 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1.0 Unit demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency singing in a cappella choral ensembles, reading music and a good concept of the vocal jazz ensemble idiom The study and performance of choral works in the jazz idiom, including development of reading and improvisation skills. Vocalists work with a jazz rhythm section and instrumentalists. Participation in public performance required. Repeatable 3 times. MUSC 027 Elementary Piano Part I 1.0 Unit An introduction to beginning piano techniques including hand position, posture, fingering technical exercises, note reading, sight reading, and performance of piano literature. Numerous examples are assigned to demonstrate the essentials of reading and counting skills, coupled with the presentation of major and minor scales, chords, and other fundamentals of piano playing. No previous musical experience is needed. MUSC 028 Elementary Piano Part II 1.0 Unit A continuation of MUSC 027, this course expands on elementary piano techniques by exploring a progressive series of pieces and exercises that develop the reading skills and other concepts used in performance practice. Stresses the use of major and minor scales, block and broken chords, arpeggios in exercise form, sight reading, chromatic fingering, and performance. MUSC 029 Intermediate Piano Part I 1.0 Unit Presents the intermediate level of piano technique and literature. Emphasis is on interpretation, fingering, phrasing, technical studies, exercises, and performance. Sight reading and continued development through the mastery of progressive pieces enable the pianist to reach a greater overall skill level and confidence during performance. MUSC 030 Intermediate Piano Part II 1.0 Unit Presents more difficult techniques for the intermediate pianist. Emphasizes the culmination of reading skills, motor coordination, knowledge of harmony, exercises and fingering, overall interpretation, dynamics, attention to form, and advanced technical problems concerning performance of the literature. Recommended for students seeking a working knowledge in piano, comparable to second year level in the literature. MUSC 035A Beginning Voice I 1.0 Unit Group work on the fundamental techniques of singing, including literature of traditional/folk, art, musical theater and popular classics. Includes analysis of individual problems and the opportunity for solo performance. MUSC 035B Beginning Voice II 1.0 Unit A continuation of MUSIC 035A. Group work on the fundamental techniques of singing, including study of standard vocal literature for solo performance, with increased emphasis in developing vocal and performance skills. MUSC 036A Intermediate Voice I 1.0 Unit A continuation of Music 035A & 035B with emphasis on the development of vocal technique and interpretation. Repertoire includes classical compositions from the English, Italian and German languages. Analysis of individual vocal problems and performance skills is included. MUSC 036B Intermediate Voice II 1.0 Unit A continuation of Music 036A with emphasis on vocal technique and interpretation. Solo repertoire appropriate to intermediate level includes standard voice literature. Analysis of individual vocal problems and performance skills is included. MUSC - Music 