MUS.-221 Band III

Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080; MUS.-122
The study and performance of more advanced significant band literature. Note: Under special circumstances students may participate in band on a non-credit basis.

Course Outcomes

Work with and relate to others in a large ensemble setting
Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, technique, tone, sight-reading ability and overall individual and ensemble playing
Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
Explore a variety of music from other cultures
Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts
Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music