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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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• MUSI 208: Clarinet and Saxophone Methods

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of the fundamental concepts and skills needed to play and teach clarinet and saxophone to homogeneous and heterogeneous instrument groups in pre-K-12 instrumental music education setting. This includes the integration and application of national and state standards for music education.
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• MUSI 209: Jazz Combo

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will meet weekly with the appropriate faculty member to work on jazz performance in the small group (combo) setting. Study of phrasing, articulation, jazz theory, improvisation, and other jazz performance practices will be addressed. Students will be auditioned at the beginning of the semester for placement. At least one public performance will be given per semester. One credit for every semester of satisfactory participation is granted for this music performance group, with a maximum allowance of ten credits in any one music organization. Additional credits are possible with a waiver from the departmental chairperson. The ensemble is also available without credit.
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• MUSI 212: Fundamentals of Conducting Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is the lab component to MUSI 206: Fundamentals of Conducting and will include application of conducting skills through time on the podium.
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• MUSI 213: Saxophone Quartet

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will meet weekly with the appropriate faculty member to work on literature selected for their performance ability level. Study of phrasing, articulation, balance, blend, intonation, and other performance practices will be addressed. Students will be auditioned at the beginning of the semester for placement. At least one public performance will be given per semester. Two hours per week rehearsal time. 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 are possible with a waiver from the department chairperson. The ensemble is also available without credit.
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• MUSI 214: Symphonic Wind Ensemble

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Symphonic Wind Ensemble: A chamber ensemble composed of select musicians chosen by audition, performing contemporary literature as well as transcriptions for winds and percussion. Four and a half hours of week rehearsal time. One to four 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 are possible with a waiver from the department chairperson. The ensemble is also available without credit.
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