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• MUSI 402: Teaching General Music Through Distance Education

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach general music through distance or cyber education.
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• MUSI 403: Teaching Music Performance Through Distance Education

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach music performance through distance or cyber education.
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• MUSI 404: Field Experience Immersion in Music

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course, students will participate in field experience through observing, assisting and teaching while being immersed in the culture of a different population. Travel expenses, which may include lodging, airfare, meals and other expenses, will be required as part of this course. Admission to Teacher Candidacy required.
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• MUSI 406: Advanced Conducting

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course, students will develop advanced skills of conducting instrumental and vocal ensembles, including but not limited to: expanding technique beyond stationary focal point conducting to variable focal point conducting, developing gestural vocabulary guided by the Laban Method and developing advanced score study and analysis.
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• MUSI 407: Choral Rehearsal Techniques

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course for music education majors, students will analyze and conduct beginning and intermediate musical scores for choir. The student conductor will identify performance errors and learn to use various rehearsal techniques to improve the ensemble's performance. Students will also survey and learn performance practice for choral literature of all historical stylistic periods, and discuss numerous aspects of choral pedagogy, such as designing curriculum for and administrating a choral program.
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• MUSI 408: Professional Preparation for the Music Job Search

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this class, which is designed for music majors, students will create a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio; will engage in interview practice; and will form strategies for approaching the job search. The course is intended to be taken by students who will be entering the job search soon.
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• MUSI 409: 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 hour of rehearsal time per week. One credit 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 413: 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 414: 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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• MUSI 415: Concert Choir

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Auditioned mixed chorus of 50-70 singers that studies and performs a variety of music from Renaissance to 21st century, classical to contemporary, a cappella and music accompanied by piano, chamber groups, and symphonic ensembles. Three hours per week rehearsal time. Multiple concerts are presented both on and off campus and on periodic tours. One to three 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. Entrance is by successful audition, held the first week of classes every semester; contact the instructor for information. The ensemble is also available without credit.
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