CONSVTY 370      Choral/Vocal Techniques
Laboratory applications of vocal pedagogy, ensemble rehearsal technique, literature selection, and performance practice. Students will participate in singing and observation activities in a large ensemble setting with an emphasis on critical analysis of technical and pedagogical issues. Prerequisites: CONSVTY 380 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 373      Instrumental Techniques Violin-Viola
Credits: hours
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CONSVTY 375      Special Percussion Methods For Music Therapy Students
Study of classroom and individual percussion techniques applicable to situations found in the field of music therapy. Prerequisites: None.
Credits: hours
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CONSVTY 376      Collaborative Piano I
Study of collaborative techniques and vocal literature.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 377      Collaborative Piano II
Continuation of CONSVTY 376.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 378      Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques & Lab
Laboratory applications of large instrumental ensemble (strings, winds, percussion) pedagogy, ensemble rehearsal technique, and performance practice. Students will participate in playing, observation, rehearsal activities in a large ensemble setting with an emphasis on critical analysis of technical pedagogical issues and ensemble performance preparation. Includes an off-campus course meeting. Prerequisites: CONSVTY 381, CONSVTY 358 and completion of large ensemble requirement or permission of instructor. Enrollment concurrent with CONSVTY 383
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 379      String Ensemble Techniques
Laboratory applications of string pedagogy, ensemble rehearsal technique, literature selection, and performance practice. Students will participate in playing and observation activities in a large ensemble setting with an emphasis on critical analysis of technical and pedagogical issues. Prerequisites: CONSVTY 381 or permission of instructor. Registration concurrent with final semester of large ensemble requirement.
Credits: 1 hours
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CONSVTY 380      Basic Conducting - Choral
A study of the basic techniques of all rhythms, patterns, subdivision of beats, dynamics, starting, stopping, and giving cues through conducting in class. Elementary study of the score as to form and harmonic content will be discussed.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 381      Basic Conducting - Instrumental
A study of the basic techniques of all rhythms, patterns, subdivision of beats, dynamics, starting, stopping, and giving cues through conducting in class. Elementary study of the score as to form and harmonic intent will be discussed.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 382      Choral Conducting
A study of choral techniques including voice tryouts, placement, attack, release, blend, vocal development, diction, and rehearsal techniques through actual experience of conducting in class.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 383      Instrumental Conducting
A study of instrumental conducting techniques through actual conducting situations in instrumental groups. Primary objective will be the study of instrumental rehearsal techniques.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 385      Elementary Music Methods
Basic principles of curriculum planning for music education, investigation of current methods and approaches, and practical teaching experience in laboratory setting. For music majors and non-majors who have extensive musical backgrounds.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 386      Secondary Music Methods - Instrumental
The organization, scheduling and feeder-system techniques of beginning band and orchestral programs through high-school level instruction. Areas of study will include curriculum, pedagogical techniques, library facilities, bidding procedures, basic instrument techniques.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 387      Secondary Music Methods - Choral
The organization of junior and senior high school choral classes to include methods, materials and program building.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 391      Basic Piano Technology
Introduces the art of tuning by ear, including the discussion of historical temperaments that preceded equal temperament: explores the action mechanism and its influence on the production of musical tone. Prerequisite: CONSVTY. 122 or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 404      Jazz Improvisation IV
This class is a continuation of Jazz Improvisation III. This course features in-depth analyses of the blues and free improvisation focusing on rhythm changes and bi-tonal/polytonal chords. Course includes an in-depth analysis of styles from Dixieland to contemporary jazz. A strong emphasis is places on solo construction and development of individual styles.
Credits: 2 hours
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CONSVTY 405      Introductory Foundations In The Arts
The course will concentrate on the development of a philosophical, historical and social model to assist in understanding the complexities, strengths and problems of the arts in the context of present day education.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 406      Influence Of Music On Behavior
Explores the physiological, psychological and social influences of music on behavior. Although for music therapy practice it may also be of interest to other music majors and/or allied health professionals.
Credits: 3 hours
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CONSVTY 407      Audio Intern Program
Practical recording experience interning with Conservatory recording and music production labs with one lecture weekly.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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CONSVTY 408      Music In Therapy:Adults
Lecture and clinical demonstration of theory and practice of music therapy with adult clients.
Credits: 3 hours
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