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MUSC 135 Orchestra
F,W,Sp
1 credit H,P
Offers participation in the Southwest Washington Symphony, a student/community orchestra, which rehearses and performs standard symphonic literature. Admission is by audition. The course may be repeated for credit up to seven quarters. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
MUSC 136 Early Music History
5 credits H
Investigates the developments in Western Art Music from the Middle Ages to 1600. Students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of musical life, including Art Music in common practice: Gregorian chant, Madrigals, Masses and Motets. Some discussion of compositional techniques, style characteristics, and relationships will be covered.
MUSC 137 Baroque-Classical Music
5 credits H
Investigates the developments in Western Art Music in the Baroque and Classical Eras. Students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of musical life, including Art music in common practice: orchestral, choral, chamber music, and solo repertoire, both instrumental and vocal. Some discussion of compositional techniques, style characteristics, and relationships will be covered.
MUSC 138 Modern Music History
5 credits H
Investigates the developments in Western Art Music in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of musical life, including Art Music in common practice: orchestral, choral, band, chamber music, and solo repertoire, both instrumental and vocal; Musical Theater; Jazz and Pop. Some discussion of compositional techniques, style characteristics, and relationships will also be covered.
MUSC 139 Musical Theatre History
3 credits
Investigates the developments in Musical Theatre from its roots in the Mid-19th Century English Operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, through its first American Masterwork, “Showboat”, to its current state. Introduces a broad spectrum of musical life through lecture, reading, video and recordings. Compositional techniques, style characteristics, and relationships will be covered.
MUSC 140 Choir
F,W,Sp
2 credits H, P
Covers the fundamental techniques and principles of integrating voice and music in an ensemble setting. Students will perform music in a variety of languages, from various genres, eras and styles, ranging from Masterworks to Show tunes. Ensemble will perform a minimum of 1 concert per quarter, and all performances are mandatory. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
MUSC 144 Show Choir
F,W,Sp
2 credits H, P
Covers the fundamental techniques and principles of integrating voice, music and dance into a performance show choir. Students will sing (from memory) and perform beginner/intermediate choreography of music from a variety of styles ranging from Broadway and Jazz to Contemporary music. Ensembles perform a minimum of 1 concert per quarter, and all performances are mandatory. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSC 145 F,W,Sp Beginning Voice
2 credits H
Introduces the art of singing, with focus on the development of healthy, efficient vocal production (breath support, vowel alignment, range extension, tone color), diction, song interpretation and performance etiquette. Students will become familiar with the structure and mechanics of the voice through study, discussion, practice and solo performances. Provides students with the skills needed to prepare and perform vocal literature.
MUSC 146 Voice for Actors
2 credits H
Provides actors an overview of singing techniques to broaden the actor’s vocal range, both in speech and song. Focuses on proper techniques for breathing, projection, voice placement, and articulation taught through singing. Instruction emphasizes text interpretation and characterization in song, through the performance of musical theatre repertoire.
MUSC 147 Audition Techniques
2 credits
Introduces audition techniques through preparation, performance and workshops of monologues and musical theatre repertoire. Focuses on interpretation, stage presence, performance etiquette and repertoire selection. Additionally, this course will cultivate successful audition techniques and create a market audition package including, headshot, resume, and portfolio.
MUSC 150 F,W,Sp Symphonic Band
2 credits H, P
Offers rehearsal and performances of standard concert band repertoire. Activities of this college/community band include performances for special civic events in community and public concerts. The course may be repeated for credit up to seven quarters. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
MUSC 161 Digital Audio I
F
5 credits
Students will study the theories and mechanics of recording audio signals to a digital medium. Students will begin to assemble the components of a final recording portfolio. Lab is included.
MUSC 162 Digital Audio II
W
5 credits
Continued study of the theories and mechanics of recording audio signals to a digital medium. Emphasis on microphone techniques and applying technology to the acoustic realm and the effects of digital translation. Components will accumulate in the final recording portfolio. Lab is included. Prerequisite: MUSC 161.
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