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Music Performance Minor Requirements

Required Course Work: 2 s.h.
 

MUSC 270R - Aural Skills (2 s.h.)
The study of the techniques of musicianship known as sight-singing, ear training and transcription.

Music performance: 14-21 s.h.
  MUSC 170/270 - Applied Music (One Semester, 2-3 s.h.)
A study of vocal or instrumental music to develop musicianship and performance skills and to acquaint the student with repertoire. Instruction consists of studio or class study, with independent practice required. Credit depends on work load. Recital performances may be required. (LA) Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
         
Note: MUSC 270 listed in the ensemble category may not be used here.
MUSC 270 - Advanced Applied Music (Two Semesters, 4-6 s.h.)
Advanced individual or class study of vocal or instrumental repertoire. Particular emphasis placed on stylistic and artistic interpretation of music, based on mature musicianship and knowledge of correct performance practice. May be repeated for credit. (LA) Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
       
MUSC 170 & 270 must be accomplished on the student’s primary instrument or voice.
       Note: MUSC 270 listed in the ensemble category may not be used here.
MUSC 270/280 - Music Ensemble (Four Semesters, 8-12 s.h.)
A study of selected musical works through large and small ensembles.
Students must complete four semesters of varied ensemble work, on their primary instrument, that includes one large, small and improvised music ensemble. Student’s must perform in at least three different ensembles. Only MUSC 270/280 ensembles from each listed category may be used. (LA, C) Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Large Ensembles
 

Percussion Ensemble
C
lassical Guitar Ensemble
Big Band

Catskill Symphony
Chamber Orchestra
Concert Choir         
Concert Band
Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Small Ensembles
  Jam Band
Jazz Combo
Zappa Band
Brass Ensemble
String Ensemble
Funk Band
Latin Jazz
Guitar Ensemble
Rock Combo
Chamber Singers
Blues Band
Percussion Ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
Improvised Music Ensembles
  Jam Band
Jazz Combo
Zappa Band
Funk Band
Latin Jazz
Rock Combo
Percussion Ensemble
Blues Band
Jazz Improvisation
  -Performance ensembles may be substituted by the department chairperson if required.
Elective: 3 s.h.
 
MUSC 221 Contemporary Songwriting
MUSC 270 Composition
MUSC 351 Counterpoint
MUSC 230 Advanced Songwriting
MUSC 350 Orchestration

Note:
  1. Music Industry Majors completing this minor will need to complete 1 s.h. of music beyond those required for the major & minor to make up for excessive overlap
  2. This minor is not available to Music Majors.
  3. Courses listed here may not be used to fulfill above requirements
    Total 19-26 s.h.

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