Provides the pianist with systematic practice in the various skills needed for fluent sight-reading. Exercises stress rapid eye movement, touch and transposition as a means to read by intervals and patterns rather than by individual notes. Sight reading repertoire given in a well-graded progressive order and analyzed for note and chord patterns. Two-semester course.

Semester 1: Exercises in free composition concentrating in small forms. Individual lessons or small group instruction (no more than 3). Semester 2: Continuation of basic compositional materials with emphasis on larger forms. Prerequisites: MUSIC 312 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Semester 1: Exercises in free composition concentrating in small forms. Individual lessons or small group instruction (no more than 3). Semester 2: Continuation of basic compositional materials with emphasis on larger forms. Prerequisites: MUSIC 312 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

The Junior Year Writing requirement for music majors. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and ENGLWP 112 or equivalent.

Performance seminar. Analysis, preparation, and performance of jazz swing (up-temp) and lyrical (ballad) songs, and scatting. Readings of musical scores. Audition required.

Choral conducting techniques for beginning and advanced ensembles. Score study and vocal development. Laboratory experience required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 325.

Lab. Continuation of basic conducting. Score analysis, interpretation, rehearsal techniques, repertoire selection. Conducting in class. Prerequisite: MUSIC 325.

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