Course Description
Musicianship and aural skills course for graduate conducting students. Topics include solfège, harmonic/melodic dictation, score reading at the piano, singing chord progressions, advanced rhythm reading, score analysis, error detection, and more. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Notes: May be repeated for credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in performance at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.
- Apply an overview understanding of the repertory to performances from a cross-section of that repertory.
- Demonstrate the ability to sight read with fluency.
- Demonstrate both general musicianship and a level of skill relevant to professional standards.
- Develop a practical knowledge of pedagogy at a level appropriate to the degree.
- Construct artistic/intellectual goals that are evident in their work.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Lessons | 60% |
| Jury Examination | 25% |
| Attendance and Participation | 15% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Students are required to purchase all digital/sheet music presented for performance/evaluation, and any equipment or accessories required for performance by the instructor.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.