MUS

Selected by audition from the Adelphian Concert Choir. Small non-conducted vocal ensemble that focuses on vocal jazz, pop, and a cappella music. Cross-listed as MUS 178/278/378.

Mixed-voice choir whose membership varies from experienced choral singers to beginning singers. Also open to the community members. Local performances are scheduled each semester.

Preparation and performance of works for symphony orchestra. Makes public appearances throughout the year. Tours in the Pacific Northwest.

Prepares and performs varied repertoire for mixed voices. Makes public appearances throughout the year and tours in the Pacific Northwest.

Prepares and performs music of many styles. Makes public appearances throughout the year and tours in the Pacific Northwest.

This course will explore the techniques and different practices pianists need in order to collaborate with singers, in a solo or choral capacity. This course is required for Piano Performance majors in their junior year who have successfully completed MUS 255. The course is encouraged for other piano students interested in developing their collaboration skills, as long as the same prerequisite is met.

This course will explore the techniques and different practices pianists need in order to collaborate with other instrumentalists. This course is required for Piano Performance majors in their sophomore year, and encouraged for piano students interested in developing their collaboration skills.

Further instruction in songwriting through analysis of textures, motivic structure, and compound forms of recent popular songs. Students will write, record, and perform multiple songs during the semester.

This course provides students with instruction in writing, arranging, performing, and recording original songs. Students will learn about songwriting through analyzing the form, texture, and motivic structures of popular songs. Students will write multiple songs during the semester, record them, and perform them on concert showcases.

This course provides students with knowledge of and hands-on practice with the basics of working in a recording studio, including acquiring knowledge of studio set up and the essentials of recording music digitally.