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• MUSI 351: Instrumental Conducting

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Prepares students for conducting instrumental music groups. Emphasis on communicative and control techniques of conducting, rehearsal planning, advanced score study, repertoire and performance techniques. Practical training with ensemble made up of students in the course, as well as outside of class observations and conducting experiences. Prerequisite:    MUSI250 Corequisite:    MUSI352
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• MUSI 352: Inst Rehearsal Tech

  1.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides theoretical foundation and practical experiences related to the skills necessary to run effective rehearsals of instrumental ensembles. Students will rehearse small and large groups to hone both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Prerequisite:    MUSI351
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• MUSI 362: Diction II for Singers

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Uses the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to present a systematic approach to the pronunciation of vocal literature in English and French, examining those elements of pronunciation which must be modified from the spoken language into the singing language. Prerequisite:    MUSI161
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• MUSI 370: Music Entrepreneur

  1.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides foundational information in regards to creating revenue models, financing a startup, building a music business model, recognizing new opportunities, and how to test and experiment new ideas within the music industry.
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• MUSI 371: Intro to Arts Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an overview of arts organization topics including management, budgeting, personnel, accounting, marketing, strategic planning, production, and fundraising. For students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music, Music Business track, this course serves as a bridge between courses taken in Business, Communications, and Music.
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• MUSI 390: Jazz Improvisation I

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides opportunities for study of the basics of jazz improvisation. Open to any university students interested in learning to improvise. Proficiency with music theory (MUSI201 & MUSI203) is recommended.
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• MUSI 391: Jazz Improvisation II

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides opportunities for study advanced jazz improvisation as a continuation of MUSI 390. Open to any university students interested in learning to improvise. Proficiency with music theory (MUSI301) is recommended. Prerequisite:    MUSI390
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• MUSI 392: Jazz Arranging

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores composing and arranging conventions for jazz and commercial ensembles. Upon completion, students will be able to arrange and compose effectively for a variety of jazz settings. Prerequisite:    MUSI303
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• MUSI 430: Choral Music in Schools

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Combines theoretical overview and practical experiences to provide the competencies needed for effective teaching of choral music. Opportunities to review vocal pedagogy and rehearsal techniques through performance, observation, demonstration, course readings, and classroom discussion. Emphasis is placed on planning, implementing, and assessing music lessons, with focus on effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Students required at least 10 hours of observation and pre-student teaching practice in grade 4-12 performance-based classroom settings. Prerequisite:    MUSI201 AND MUSI202 AND MUSI203 AND MUSI204 AND MUSI301 AND MUSI302 AND MUSI303 AND MUSI351 OR MUSI350
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• MUSI 431: Instrumental Music in Schools

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Combines theoretical overview and practical experiences to provide the competencies needed for effective teaching of instrumental music. Opportunities to review band & orchestra instrument pedagogy and rehearsal techniques through performance, observation, demonstration, course readings, and classroom discussion. Emphasis is placed on planning, implementing, and assessing music lessons, with focus on effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Students required at least 10 hours of observation and pre-student teaching practice in grade 4-12 performance-based classroom settings. Prerequisite:    MUSI201 AND MUSI202 AND MUSI203 AND MUSI204 AND MUSI301 AND MUSI302 AND MUSI303 AND MUSI351 OR MU2211 OR MU2211L OR MU2212 OR MU2212L OR MU3311 OR MU3311L OR MU3312 OR MU3331 OR MUS203 OR MUS204 OR MUS249 OR MUS250 OR MUS259 OR MUS260 OR MUS322 OR MUS323 OR MUS329 OR MUS3330 OR MUS379 OR MUS380 OR MUS390 OR MUSI350
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