100 GILBERT PILLOT

class introduces the student to beginning piano technique in such areas as posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, and note reading (bass and treble clef). The course also includes instruction in practicing and in how to start memorizing music for performance. Students are expected to play individually as well as with the group during class time and for the final exam. Any student who wishes to register for individual lessons in a subsequent term must pass this course with a “B” or better. This class is not intended for music majors. There is no additional music fee for this class.

MUSC 1701B - VOICE CLASS (1)

This course is designed for students who have had little or no prior individual instruction in voice. The class introduces the student to beginning vocal technique in such areas as posture, breathing, exercises, correct vowel formation, diction, rhythm, and pitch. The course also includes instruction in practicing and preparing songs to perform. Students are expected to sing individually as well as with the group during class time and for the final exam. Any student who wishes to register for individual lessons in a subsequent term must pass this course with a “B” or better. This class is not intended for music majors. There is no additional music fee for this class.

MUSC 1750 - THEATRE ARTS GUILD (1)

In conjunction with the Theatre Arts Guild, regular full-stage productions of Broadway and operatic works are presented. Students may audition for performing roles or may enroll as technical assistants. Evening rehearsals are required. For information regarding upcoming auditions, contact the college’s Fine Arts office. In some non-production terms, instruction is provided in topics pertaining to the music theatre stage.

MUSC 1752 - CONCERT BAND (1)

The Concert Band exists to provide students, other than music majors, with the opportunity to participate in group performance of instrumental music. A wide variety of band literature is prepared and performed in a variety of settings. Membership does not require audition, but basic proficiency on an appropriate

instrument is required, and a placement audition will be scheduled. Not active every semester.

MUSC 1754 - JAZZ LAB BAND (1)

The Jazz Lab Band functions as an instructional laboratory providing coaching in the stylistic elements of jazz including improvisation. No advance audition is required, but students are expected to possess basic proficiency on an appropriate instrument. Not offered every semester.

MUSC 1756 - JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1)

The ensemble is comprised of a group of students from the college and community residents, all selected through audition. Regular performances including the full range of jazz literature are held on and off campus. This course is not to be counted toward fulfillment of the Performance Organization requirement in Area F for music majors. Evening rehearsals are required.

MUSC 1758 - CHAMBER ENSEMBLES (1)

The Chamber Ensembles are designed for students who wish to participate in small-group performance of like and mixed instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students are admitted by audition or with the permission of the instructor. This course is not to be counted toward fulfillment of the Performance Organization requirement in Area F for music majors. Not every ensemble is offered every semester. Students may register for the following:

A = Brass Ensemble E = Recorder Ensemble

B = Chamber Singers F = String Ensemble

C = Keyboard Ensemble G = Woodwind Ensemble

D = Percussion Ensemble

Music (MUSA) Applied Music Individual Instruction Special Information

1. See Applied Music Fees under Fees and Expenses in this Catalog for special fees related to individual instruction.

2. A one-letter suffix is used with each of the applied music course numbers to indicate the performing medium being studied, as follows:

A = Piano K = Saxophone

B = Voice L = Trumpet

C = Violin M = French Horn

D = Viola N = Trombone

E = Cello P = Euphonium

F = Double Bass Q = Tuba

G = Flute R = Percussion

H = Oboe S = Organ

I = Clarinet T = Classical Guitar

J = Bassoon U = Harpsichord

3. A grade of “C” or better must be made in any individual applied music course before the student may advance to the next course. Advance permission from the instructor must be obtained to re- register for an applied music course in which a grade of less than “C” has been previously earned. 4. Although any student at the college may register for applied music, in instances where enrollment

must be limited, preference is given to students taking at least five credit hours in other music courses.

5. Any student registering for any applied music course must pick up a copy of a special pamphlet on “Applied Music Procedures” and the “Student Schedule Form” from the Fine Arts office on the Clarkston Campus for further information.

Individual Practice and Practice Rooms

All students enrolled in applied music courses must practice a prescribed amount of time daily. Basic practice time should be a minimum of one hour per day per credit hour enrolled. Some practice rooms are available on the Clarkston Campus Monday-Friday during normal class hours for the use of students enrolled in applied music courses.

Applied Music Audition

Students planning to enroll in Principal Applied MUSA 1637 or Major Applied MUSA 1641 are required to audition on their principal instrument before the Music faculty. Students are expected to come prepared to play representative works from their repertoire. Auditions are usually held each semester on the first Friday of the first week of class and at the end of the term during the applied music juries. See the Fine Arts Department Chair for complete audition information. Transfer students should see the Fine Arts Department Chair for applied music placement information.

Applied Music Examinations and Recital Performances

Students enrolled in principal- or major-level applied music will perform excerpts from their repertoire before a faculty jury at the end of each semester. A grade of “C” or better must be earned on this

examination for the student to receive a course grade of “C” or better. Prior to completion of MUSA 1638 and MUSA 2638, the student must have performed as a soloist at least once in a general student recital.