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13.2 Ensemble Techniques Courses

All courses in ensemble techniques are available only to student for the degree of Bachelor of Music except where specified.

MUS 3221 Brass Techniques I

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing brass instruments.

CH:
1
MUS 3222 Brass Techniques II

meets one hour per week. A continuation of MUS 3221. Students whose Principal Applied Study is a brass instrument must have the permission of the instructor to take this course.

CH:
1
MUS 3231 Flute Techniques

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the flute.

CH:
1
UL:
may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is flute.
MUS 3232 Single Reed Techniques

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the clarinet and/or saxophone.

CH:
1
PR:
permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is clarinet or saxophone.
MUS 3233 Double Reed Techniques

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the oboe and/or bassoon.

CH:
1
PR:
permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is oboe or bassoon.
MUS 3241 Upper String Techniques

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the violin and viola.

CH:
1
UL:
may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is violin or viola
MUS 3242 Lower String Techniques

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the cello and string bass.

CH:
1
PR:
permission of the instructor for students whose Principal Applied Study is cello or string bass.
MUS 3261 Guitar Techniques

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing the guitar.

CH:
1
UL:
may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is guitar.
MUS 3271 Organ Techniques

- inactive course.

MUS 3272 Harpsichord Techniques

- inactive course.

MUS 3281 Percussion Techniques I

meets one hour per week. Practical study, in a class situation, of the basic techniques of playing percussion instruments.

CH:
1
UL:
may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is percussion.
MUS 3282 Percussion Techniques II

meets one hour per week and is a continuation of MUS 3281.

CH:
1
PR:
MUS 3281
UL:
may not be taken for credit by students whose Principal Applied Study is percussion.
MUS 3300 Introduction to Ensemble Leadership

is an introductory course on ensemble leadership in both choral and instrumental settings. Beginning with an overview of leadership concepts and theories, the course helps students situate themselves within the variety of approaches to organisational leadership, helping them develop conceptual and practical understanding of leadership in their own musical lives. The course then moves to the application of leadership in both choral and instrumental contexts with an emphasis on the development of practical and artistic elements, including but not limited to: conducting techniques, rehearsal techniques, applied aural skills, score study, musical interpretation.

AR:
attendance is required
CR:
the former MUS 3311, 3312, 3313, 3314
PR:
MUS 240B
MUS 3301 Introduction to Ensemble Leadership

is continuation of MUS 3300, with further emphasis placed on reflexive leadership development, and practical and artistic development in ensemble leadership settings, including but not limited to: conducting techniques, rehearsal techniques, applied aural skills, score study, musical interpretation.

AR:
attendance is required
PR:
Music 3301

AR = Attendance requirement as noted.

CH = Credit hours: unless otherwise noted, a course normally has a credit value of 3 credit hours.

CO = Co-requisite(s): course(s) listed must be taken concurrently with or successfully completed prior to the course being described.

CR = Credit restricted: The course being described and the course(s) listed are closely related but not equivalent.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  Normally, these courses cannot be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

EQ = Equivalent: the course being described and the course(s) listed are equal for credit determination.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  These courses can be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

LC = Lecture hours per week: lecture hours are 3 per week unless otherwise noted.

LH = Laboratory hours per week.

OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars.

PR = Prerequisite(s): course(s) listed must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course being described.

UL = Usage limitation(s) as noted.

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