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Music Department and a service organization to the College. Concerts include selections drawn from the classical, folk, and ethnic traditions, incorporating a large percentage of worship materials. Students who enroll in the fall should plan to participate in the spring as well. (1 credit)
141- Concert Choir (1 credit) 148
151- Chamber Singers
158 This smaller organization of choral singers is made up of highly gifted and experienced singers
chosen by audition only. (1 credit)
171- Instrumental Ensemble
178 Small instrumental ensembles such as woodwind quintet, brass quintet, string quartet, and
piano trio are arranged according to student needs and performance levels. Performances are arranged for college chapels and concerts, churches, and other such venues. (.5 credit)
181- Orchestra (1 credit) 188
190 Voice Class
Group lessons for students working to increase their individual vocal skills. Student will study the physiology of singing, vocal techniques, and learn solo repertoire to perform in a clinical setting for their peers. (1 credit)
195 Piano Class
Group lessons for students working to increase their individual keyboard skills. Student will study the piano techniques and learn group and solo repertoire to perform in a clinical setting for their peers. (1 credit)
211 Music Appreciation
This is an overview course of the significant forms, styles, and composers of music in Western Music History, with an emphasis on listening and appreciating the distinctive features of the compositions, while evaluating the aesthetic role of music in society. Students will be required to attend and critique live performances of different musical styles as part of this course. (3 credits)
220 Introduction to Classroom Music Methods
Music methods for the classroom is an overview course for education majors and an introduction course for those who may wish to become music specialists in elementary and middle schools. The focus of the course will be strategies for music integration into all curricular areas. Students will explore and apply several instructional methodologies in music education including Kodaly and Orff. (2 credits)
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