Page 159 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Music 157 relationship to other melodies occurring simultaneously. The instructor paces each rehearsal such that the performance at the end of the semester is of as high an artistic and technical standard as possible. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 42AR4 *INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE-BRASS 1 unit 2 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to play brass instrument at high school performance level. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard brass repertoire, chosen by the instructor and changing every semester. Historical and sociological context of the music being studied as well as correct performance of notes and rhythms will be explained in each rehearsal. The principal goal of the Brass Ensemble is to develop the students ability to learn and perform multiple-part brass music in an intimate context (5 to 6 players) which focuses on individual musical accuracy in per- formance and musicianship. In addition to ensemble experience, students will receive generic training in technique on their individual brass instrument. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 42BR4 *INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE-WOODWINDS 1 unit 2 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to play woodwind instrument at high school performance level. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard woodwind repertoire, chosen by the instructor and changing every semester. Historical and sociological context of the music being studied as well as correct performance of notes and rhythms will be explained in each rehearsal. The principal goal of the Woodwind Ensemble is to develop the students ability to learn and perform multiple-part woodwind music in an intimate context (5 to 6 players) which focuses on individual musical accuracy in performance and musicianship. In addition to ensemble experience, students will receive generic training in technique on their individual woodwind instrument. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 42CR4 *INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE-STRINGS 1 unit 2 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to play string instrument at high school performance level. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard string repertoire, chosen by the instructor and changing every semester. Historical and sociological context of the music being studied as well as correct performance of notes and rhythms will be explained in each rehearsal. The principal goal of the String Ensemble is to develop the students ability to learn and perform multiple-part string music in an intimate context (4 to 5 players) which focuses on individual musical accuracy in performance and musicianship. In addition to ensemble experience, students will receive generic training in technique on their individual string instrument. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 43R4 BAND 2 units 3 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to play band instrument at high school performance level. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard band repertoire, chosen by the instructor and changing every semester. Historical and sociological context of the music being studied as well as correct performance of notes and rhythms will be explained in each rehearsal. Each semester, the Band prepares music for public performance. Students take part in weekly rehearsals in which they learn their individual melodies in relationship to other melodies occurring simultaneously. The instructor paces each rehearsal such that the performance at the end of the semester is of as high an artistic and technical standard as possible. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 44R4 MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP 2 units 4 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Audition required. Designed to provide instruction and experience in musical theater, MUSIC 44R4 allows students to rehearse and perform scenes from popular and classical works. Students will receive training in vocal technique, musical style, and stage presence. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 45R4 *VOICE CLASS 2 units 4 hours weekly Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 51BR2. This course is designed to introduce and develop the art and technique of solo singing. Students study and perform contemporary popular songs, art songs and arias from the European tradition of the last five centuries, non-Western music, American folk music and spiritual selections. For both beginning and more advanced singers. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 46AR4 *BEGINNING FLUTE CHOIR 1 unit 2 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to play flute at high school performance level. The student must exhibit willingness to perform at other times and locations beyond the immediate context of the class. A course designed to develop the students ability to learn and perform multiple-part flute music in an intimate context (5-6 players) which focuses on individual musical accuracy in

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