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An interdisciplinary performance ensemble and creative workshop for experimental musicians, digital video artists, dancers, and others who have an interest in working with interactive technology. Class lectures will introduce students to software and hardware for real-time control of music and video, as well as sensor interfaces and motion capture systems for dance. Students will participate in the development of new works, new instruments, group performances, and collaborative projects. This course applies to degree requirements as equivalent to only 1 Ensemble credit.

Opera Workshop is an auditioned ensemble. It is open to vocal performance majors and students enrolled in voice lessons during the semester. Individuals will perform in staged ensemble scenes representing various style periods, which will be assigned according to students' voice type and technical ability.

A studio/performance-oriented course. Students study and rehearse solo and small ensemble literature for their instruments. Required performance on monthly student recitals. Master classes with studio teachers may be included. Annual spring concert.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A studio/performance-oriented course.

A study of basic conducting techniques with practical application to choral ensembles.

A study of basic conducting techniques with practical application to instrumental ensembles.

It is recommended that MUS 102 be taken before enrolling in this course. A survey of Western music from its incipience through 1810.

It is recommended that MUS 102 be taken before enrolling in this course. A survey of Western music from 1810 to the present.

Studies the free-counterpoint practice of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Studies the development of an analytical method for music literature. Involves application of analytical techniques to representative works from all music-style periods, emphasizing the historical evolution of forms to develop music-analysis skills.

A study of the string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, their characteristics and ranges, and the techniques required to play them. Requires many short, written examples in various media. Final project involves the arranging of a specified piece for the concert band. Students prepare the score and parts, and conduct their own works.

This course specifically addresses audio recording and sound production, as well as manipulation techniques of contemporary media. Radio, television, film sound, and related music recording and production techniques are explored.

A studio/performance-oriented course with required preview. All repertoire must be approved and coached by the studio instructor. See the Music Department Handbook for details. Students may enroll for zero credit if they are enrolled in 18 or more credit hours.