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MusicMUS 159—Band0 lect., 2 lab., 1 cr. (Fall/Spring/Summer)The SUNY Orange Symphonic Band offers thestudent a variety of instrumental experiences. Musicprogrammed during the semester explores a variety oforiginal and arranged works for symphonic andconcert band, from traditional and contemporaryclassical concert works to more popular numbers aswell as suites from Broadway and Hollywood scores.The minimum performance level expected isNYSSMA Level 3. Participation in performances ismandatory. Students may repeat course for a total offour credits. (GE 8)Prerequisite: audition and permission of instructorMUS 161—Jazz Ensemble0 lect., 2 lab., 1 cr. (Fall/Spring)The study of performance of compositions in thejazz idiom. Principles of group performance arepresented with emphasis on balance, phrasing,interpretation and other factors important to thedevelopment of jazz performance techniques.Participation in performance is mandatory. Studentsmay repeat course for a total of four credits. (GE 8)Prerequisite: audition and permission of instructorMUS 163—Jazz Improvisation 12 cr. (Fall)Basic techniques of jazz improvisation. Chordusage, scales, arpeggios are used to color standardtunes and strengthen weak progressions. Students areexpected to bring their instruments to class andpractice assignments at home. Class time is allocatedfor individual and group instruction and analyzingrecorded solos by noted artists. (GE 8)MUS 164—Jazz Improvisation 22 cr. (Spring)Improvisation approached as spontaneouscomposition with emphasis on melodic and rhythmicprinciples. The ability to read music is necessary.Students explore different stylistic approaches toreading and phrasing. Listening, discussion,demonstration and performance are required. (GE 8)Prerequisite: MUS 163 or permission of instructorMUS 165—Jazz Keyboard Harmony2 lect., 0 lab, 2 cr. (Spring)This is a functional keyboard class designedprimarily to assist students with the assimilation ofconcepts and skills taught in Jazz Improvisation andElements of Arranging, but is open to any studentwith permission of the instructor. The course focuseson jazz harmonization techniques with an emphasison harmonizing and performing tunes from thestandard jazz repertoire at the piano.Prerequisite: MUS 123 Intermediate Piano orpermission of instructorSpring 2011MUS 167—Jazz/Commercial Guitar 12 lect., 0 lab., 2 cr.A study of Jazz/Commercial Guitar styles coveringnomenclature, modes, diatonic and altered chordvoicings, improvisation, chord melody and basicrepertoire.Prerequisite: permission of instructor or departmentchairMUS 169—Jazz/Commercial Drumming2 lect. 0 lab., 2 cr. (Spring)A study of jazz and commercial drumset stylescovering nomenclature, sticking and brush patterns,phrasing, coordination techniques, rhythm readingand drum chart reading, with an emphasis on currentswing, Latin, fusion and ballad styles.Prerequisite: permission of instructor or departmentchairMUS 170-MUS 177—Private Instruction1 cr. (Fall/Spring)Students are responsible for arranging private musiclessons with an instructor approved by the Arts andCommunication Department and for paying anadditional fee to the instructor. Forms available fromthe Arts and Communication Department must beobtained during the first week of classes andcompleted no later than the third week.End-of-semester jury examination is required of allPrivate Instruction students.May be repeated progressively. Special fee. (GE 8)Prerequisite: Music major or permission of coursecoordinator or department chairMUS 221—Songwriting1 lect., 2 lab., 2 cr. (Spring)An introduction to the art and craft of songwriting.Includes analysis of existing songs written in variousstyles in terms of the fundamental musical elements:rhythm, form, melody, harmony, timbre, dynamics,texture and text. Analytic and creative exercises andprojects enable students to acquire skill in evaluatingand critiquing songs and in producing original work.Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructorMUS 223—Advanced Musicianship 13 lect., 2 lab., 4 cr. (Fall)Advanced harmony, ear training, sight singing,harmonization at the keyboard and writing oforiginal compositions. (GE 8)Prerequisite: MUS 124Corequisite: enrollment in a piano courseMUS 224—Advanced Musicianship 23 lect., 2 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)A continuation of Advanced Musicianship I.Topics include chorale harmonization, ninth chords,altered chords, modulation to distant keys. Scoreanalysis and composition projects. (GE 8)Prerequisite: MUS 223Corequisite: enrollment in a piano coursewww.sunyorange.edu209