MUS

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.

Music for small vocal and instrumental ensembles.

This course provides the basics of vocal technique for the commercial musician. Emphasis is placed on the development of solo vocal skills and technique, and the understanding of vocal physiology and health. This course centers on learning the course material through the lens of Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) pedagogy and application. All of the information in this course is designed to teach how one may both achieve high vocal efficiency with low vocal effort to ensure vocal health and longevity.

The preparation and performance of works for the musical stage.

Continuation of MUS 113. Basic repertoire is developed as well as more advanced techniques.

Designed for students with minimal guitar background. The course deals with music notation, scales, chords, and fundamental techniques of playing the guitar.

Music majors attend 10 concerts, on or off campus, and submit printed programs and reflections at the end of the semester. Required of all music majors.