Course Description

Designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a symphonic ensemble.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will: * conduct necessary research and prepare moderately extensive program notes for compositions performed in concert * submit a critical essay on the musical style of a selected composer whose work appears on the concert program.

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Athena Title

University Philharmonia

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Non-Traditional Format

Rehearsal setting. Open to undergraduate and graduate non-music majors. Music majors and minors may enroll with permission of the instructor. No audition required for string players; audition required for woodwind, brass, and percussion players. One public performance each semester.

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Undergraduate Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Graduate Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate technical and musical skills required for successful performance in a symphonic ensemble.
• Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the selected repertoire in terms of performance practice, stylistic elements, and historical and cultural contexts.

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Topical Outline

• Stylistic and historical overview of the repertoire
• Technical skills required for effective performance of the repertoire
• Performance practice associated with the repertoire
• Interpretation of conducting language

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Cedel, Mark   Cedel, Mark   Cedel, Mark

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