MUS 111 MUSICIANSHIP I / 1.5 credits An introduction to sight singing, keyboard harmony, and the development of aural skills. MUS 112 MUSICIANSHIP II / 1.5 credits Continued study of sight singing, keyboard harmony, and the development of aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 111. MUS 114 PIANO CLASS / 1 credit Designed for students with little or no piano background. Explores basic methodology of keyboard technique, sight-reading and repertoire building. Must be taken with little or no piano experience, as preparation for piano proficiency. May be substituted by the music major for one semester of MUS 151P. MUS 115 VOICE CLASS / 1 credit Basic principles of singing for the student with little or no previous vocal training. Can be used to prepare music majors and nonmajors to take private lessons. May be substituted for one semester of MUS 151V. MUS 130 LYON COLLEGE CONCERT BAND / 1 credit The Concert Band offers training in band literature to all students with abilities on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Performances will be scheduled for appropriate occasions both on and off campus. May be repeated for credit. MUS 135 LYON COLLEGE FLUTE CHOIR / 1 credit The Flute Choir offers training in flute to all interested students with playing ability. Repertory ranges from classical to popular. Performances will be scheduled for appropriate occasions on and off campus. May be repeated for credit. MUS 140 LYON COLLEGE CONCERT CHORALE / 1 credit The Concert Chorale performs a wide variety of literature, ranging from larger choral-orchestral works to folksongs and spirituals. The Concert Chorale presents several concerts each year, both on and off campus. The Concert Chorale is open to any interested student who passes a brief audition. May be repeated for credit. MUS 145 LYON COLLEGE ORCHESTRA / 1 credit This orchestra is open to college and community participation. Utilizes woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion; literature includes full orchestra and chamber works, with scheduled performances on and off campus. May be repeated for credit. MUS 150 BEGINNING GUITAR / 1 credit Instruction for beginning students in the fundamentals of guitar playing. Students must provide their own instrument. This course may be taken only once for credit. MUS 163 PIPE BAND / 1 credit Instruction for beginners and experienced players in the playing of the Great Highland Bagpipe, including applicable music theory. Experienced players may audition to join the performing Pipe Band, which holds weekly practice sessions and performs at numerous public events and competitions throughout the region. The band takes one to two major trips each year. Students without practice chanters must purchase their own. May be repeated for credit.
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