Page 218 of Antelope Valley College 1999-2000 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

216 Music 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 (4-5 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) (R3) MUS 165 *INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE-GUITAR (formerly MUSIC 42DR4) 1 unit 2 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to play classical guitar at high school performance level. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard guitar ensemble 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 Guitar Ensemble is to develop the students ability to learn and perform multiple-part guitar music which focuses on individual musical accuracy in performance and musicianship. In addition to ensemble experience, students will receive training in guitar technique. (CSU, AVC) (R3) MUS 166 BEGINNING ORCHESTRA (formerly MUSIC 41 AR4) 2 units 3 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Audition required the first class meeting. The students must possess at least a high school level of proficiency playing one of the standard orchestral instruments, as well as a high school level knowledge of note reading and music fundamentals. The student must exhibit willingness to perform at other times and locations beyond the immediate context of the class. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard orchestral 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 orchestra 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 as artistic and technical standard as possible. (CSU. UC, AVC) (R3) MUS 167 INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA (formerly MUSIC 41 BR4) 2 units 3 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: The student must have completed four semesters of MUS 166 playing a musical instrument. The student must exhibit willingness to perform at other times and locations beyond the immediate context of the class. Limitation on Enrollment: Audition required. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard orchestral 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 orchestra 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 as artistic and technical standard as possible. (CSU, UC, AVC) (R3) MUS 170 *BEGINNING FLUTE CHOIR (formerly MUSIC 46AR4) 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 performance and musicianship. In addition to ensemble experience, students will receive instruction on performance practices and the pedagogy of the flute. (CSU, UC, AVC) (R3) MUS 171 *INTERMEDIATE FLUTE CHOIR (formerly MUSIC 46BR4) 1 unit 2 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of four semesters of MUS 170. Students 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 performance and musicianship. In addition to ensemble experience, students will receive instruction on performance practices and the pedagogy of the flute. (CSU, UC, AVC) (R3) MUS 173 *BEGINNING JAZZ BAND (formerly MUSIC 47AR4) 2 units 3 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to read music and play jazz instrument at high school performance level. A course designed to rehearse and perform standard jazz repertoire, chosen by the instructor and changing every semester. Historical and sociological context of the music being studied as

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