MUSIC 720
720-115
Choral Ensemble
1 Cr.
Includes music particularly suitable for a sm all chorus: mad r igals , motets, cantatas , opera . Renaissance through contemporary works. May be repeated for credit; however, no more than 6 credits may be applied to degree requirements. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: By audition only.
720-119
Choir
1 Cr.
Concentration on vocal problems and techniques . Development of standard repertoire for mixed voices . Sacred and secular, accompanied and a cappella. School and public performances are required. May be repeated for credit. However, no more than 6 credits may be applied to degree requirements. Lecture 0 hours . Laboratory 3 hours . Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
720-123
Elementary Class Voice
2 Cr.
Basic techniques of voice production: breathing, diction, projection, tone路color and interpretation. Progressive vocal exercises and studies. Application of principles to simpler songs in English. May be repeated for credit. However, no more than 6 credits may be applied to degree requirements . Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisites: 720-103 Music Appreciation and 720-169 Elementary Class Piano or departmental approval.
720-151
Music for Elementary Education
3 Cr.
Designed to orient elementary teachers to the role of music in the child's growth and development Emphasis on creat ing a musical environment in the elementary school classroom. The study of the child 's voice. Basic theory, including piano keyboard, musical symbols and terms. Use of the autoharp, recorder and rhythm instruments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None.
720-155
Stage Band
1 Cr.
A course providing opportunity Tor the performance of music for the modern big band as well as experience playing in small "combo" groups. May be repeated for credit. However, no more than 6 credits may be applied to degree requirements. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours . Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
720-159
Concert Band
1 Cr.
Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit. However, no more than 6 credits may be applied to degree requirements. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approva l. .
168