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MUSICwritten orchestration and arrangementsfor a wide variety of ensembles. Stylisticconsiderations of historical periods willbe addressed, including extensive scoreexamination.358, 458 Studies in Music Education,Advanced Studies in MusicEducationA variety of courses, including those listed,focusing on advanced topics most immediatelyrelevant for the future music educator but alsohighly appropriate for students intending graduatestudy or ensemble directing. Prerequisite:permission of instructor. May be repeated withpermission of instructor when topic varies.■ Choral Literature and TechniquesAn introduction to the range of standardliterature for high school, college, church,and community choirs. Includes methodsfor choosing appropriate music for a choirand techniques for rehearsing, directing,and administering choral ensembles.Prerequisite: Music 365 or permission ofinstructor.■ Instrumental ConductingAn advanced course in conducting techniquesas applicable to instrumentalensembles. Topics explored will be batontechnique, score analysis and communication,literature, and rehearsal techniques,and organizational and logistical issuesin administering instrumental ensemblesranging from middle school to professional.Prerequisite: Music 365.365 ConductingA course that teaches the physical skills requiredin leading an ensemble. While the student willlearn baton and rehearsal techniques and howto study a score, emphasis will be placed onbecoming a better musician. Prerequisite: Music222 or permission of the instructor.450 Advanced Topics in Music460 Advanced Directed Study(Variable course credit)Students may use this course to pursue academicinterests that are of particular importanceto their own musical development. It isexpected that no student will take more thantwo course credit units in Music 460.464 Teaching/Learning ParticipationAn individualized study that includes sharingin the instructional process for a particularmusic course under the supervision of the facultymember teaching the course. Open only tocertain highly qualified juniors and seniors byinvitation. (Additional details given in the sectionon Other Learning Opportunities.)490 Independent Study in MusicStudents may use this course to pursue advancedacademic interests that are of particularimportance to their own musical development.Suggested topics would include those neededfor preparation for graduate study or preliminaryresearch for an Honors Thesis.491 Music Honors Thesis492 Independent StudyOff-Campus/NSOC495 Senior Recital (Zero course credit)Graduation requirement for music majors.Prerequisite: applied music at the 300-leveland permission of applied instructor.Musical Organizations: Auditions forthe various organizations are generallyheld during the first week of thefall term in Craig Hall and are open toall students, regardless of major. Anystudent who meets the qualificationsof the specific organization may audition.All registration is for S/W only,zero credit, and is completed by theensemble director upon successfulcompletion of each semester.Concert Band is a large ensemble for allwoodwind, brass, and percussion players.This organization performs the standardconcert repertoire and performson-campus. Open by audition to allplayers with previous band experience.Austin College Jazz Ensembles consistof a full 20-piece Big Band as well assmall combos that perform both standardand contemporary literature. Regularlyscheduled appearances throughoutthe year include those on campusand at various area colleges and highschools, providing valuable solo andensemble performance experience toanyone interested in this medium.COURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 129
MUSICThe Sherman Symphony Orchestra,sponsored jointly by the college andSherman Musical Arts, Inc., is a volunteerand professional organization ofapproximately 65 members, which performsworks from the standard classicalorchestral repertoire in five subscriptionconcerts. It also joins with localand college choral groups for performancesof larger concerted works andinvites guest soloists for concertos.The Austin College A Cappella Choir, aselect group of approximately 50 singers,makes frequent concert appearancesand tours; all types of music areincluded in its repertoire, but specialemphasis is placed on sacred musicand the ability to embrace the widestvariety of styles.The College Chorale is an ensembleof women’s voices, which performsseveral times each semester and takesoccasional tours. Founded to providea substantive choral experience forall students, regardless of past vocalexperience, the chorale also providespreparatory ensemble experience whilemaintaining the highest standards ofliterature and performance.The Austin College Consort is a highlyselect vocal ensemble of 10-12 voicesthat prepares and performs highly advanceda cappella vocal jazz literature.Membership is by invitation and mayinclude a competitive blending audition.Concurrent participation in the ACappella Choir is required.The Quartette is a small men’s ensemblethat performs SATB and TTBBarrangements of classical, barbershop,doo-wop, and jazz standards. Membershipis by invitation only when openingsoccur, and members also mustsing in the Austin College A CappellaChoir.Woodwind Ensembles, Brass Ensembles,and Chamber Orchestra consistof performing groups varying in sizethat specialize in chamber music fromthe Renaissance through contemporaryperiods. The standard as well as lesserknownworks for each medium arecovered, stressing ensemble techniquesand performance practices appropriatefor the period under consideration.Several on-campus and off-campusrecitals are given each year, includingguest appearances at other collegesand universities.001a Austin College A Cappella Choir001b Austin College Chorale002 Sherman Symphony Orchestra003 Concert Band004a AC Consort004b Quartette005 Jazz Ensemble006 Opera Workshop007 Woodwind Ensemble008 Brass Ensemble009 Chamber OrchestraPHILOSOPHYKaránn Durland, chair; Mark Hébert,Roderick StewartJames H. Ware (Emeritus)A major in philosophy consists of aminimum of nine approved coursecredit units in philosophy, including Philosophy110, 220, 225, 230, 495 andtwo additional courses numbered 300 orabove. Philosophy 105 may count towardthe major if not taken after any philosophycourse numbered 200 or above.Students wishing to pursue graduatework in philosophy should considercompleting eleven credits in philosophyin consultation with philosophy faculty.A combined major in religious studiesand philosophy is available for studentswhose personal or professional interests130 |COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
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