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  • MUSI 194: World Percussion Ensemble

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    The SRU World Percussion Ensemble rehearses and performs the percussion music of cultures outside of Western Europe and the United States, concentrating on, but not exclusive to, the Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, The Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), Asia (Japan, lndia, and Korea), South America (Brazil), and West Africa. Students learn the instruments, techniques, some choreography (when appropriate), and musical styles in multiple genres for at least one public performance each academic semester. The ensemble rehearses and performs on authentic instruments (whenever possible) or modern, commercially available substitutes. This is open to all students regardless of major or area of emphasis. One to two credits for every semester of satisfactory participation is granted for this music performance group. The course may be repeated up to 10 times. Additional repeats a re possible with a waiver from the department chairperson. The ensemble is also available without credit.
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  • MUSI 195: Workhop

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.
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  • MUSI 196: Winter Guard

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    The Slippery Rock University Winter Guard is the indoor color guard performing ensemble. In this performing ensemble, students will combine the use of flags, sabers, mock rifles, and other equipment, as well as dance and interpretive movement, in shows for public performance and competition. Held in the spring semester the group performs in competition as part of the indoor marching arts circuit as well as for campus and community events. The course may be repeated up to 5 times. Additional repeats are possible with a waiver from the department chairperson.
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  • MUSI 198: Selected Topics

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.
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  • MUSI 199: Fundamental Skills in Music Therapy

    2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    Designed to prepare music therapy majors in fundamental clinical skills in music therapy necessary for working with a variety of client populations. It includes identifying client needs, delineating goals and objectives, task analysis and treatment strategies (re-creative techniques) through the application of functional music skills. Group processes and leadership techniques appropriate for various clientele.
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  • MUSI 201: Studies in Children's Music

    3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    Listening, moving, playing instruments, singing and creating using repertoire suitable for children of various developmental levels.
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  • MUSI 203: Musician's Health

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed for music students, performing arts majors or any student who desires a deeper understanding of musicianship and performing artist wellness. An emphasis on healthy living for the performer including elimination of risk for injury will be discussed. The course will explore concepts such as ergonomics, good posture, and breathing and support. Students will learn about concepts such as effective practicing and the brain's perception of sound. Students will learn to identify and correct problems facing the performer when they arise.
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  • MUSI 204: Art and Science of Performing

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course focuses on how to define, detect, and manage performance anxiety. Students will learn about the body's innate response to stress and pressure situations, and how to recognize maladaptive responses to pressure situations. Students will learn about conventional methods for treating performance anxiety as well as unconventional methods including self-analysis, meditation, guided imagery, and the Alexander technique. Pre-performance routines such as centering will be discussed. Students will learn about tools such as engaged practicing that will help to produce better performances. The concept of flow state will also be discussed.
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  • MUSI 205: Music in Recreation

    3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    A practical study of the ways and means of planning effective music programs for leisure and recreation and developing the competencies needed by a music leader in recreation.
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  • MUSI 206: Fundamentals of Conducting

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    In this course, students will learn the foundational skills necessary to conduct both instrumental and vocal ensembles. As an introductory course, it will serve as a catalyst for developing the lifelong conductor-practitioner regardless of area emphasis - vocal or instrumental. Fundamental skills that will be developed include, but are not limited to: conducting patterns in stationary focal point conducting, expressive gesture, baton technique and basic transpositions.
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