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MUSIC
TUSCULUM COLLEGE 2004-2005
In addition to the introductory course, MUSC 101, students may
choose applied study of guitar, piano, organ, or voice. All students are
encouraged to participate in the choral ensembles of the College.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS—PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS
NOTE
Students registering for performing organizations receive one semester
hour credit for work over an entire semester (Blocks 1-4 or Blocks
5-8). Students may sign up in Block 1 or 5 and will receive their grade
in Blocks 4 or 8 respectively. Students will not incur an overload fee for
participating in College sponsored performing organizations.
MUSC 190. TUSCULUM COLLEGE CHOIR. 1 semester hour.
Offered every semester. The College Choir is open to all students, faculty,
and staff with an interest in choral singing. Choral literature from
several musical style periods will be studied and performed, as appropriate
to the skill level of the ensemble. The Choir performs a Christmas
Concert and Spring Concert each year, with additional performances
for area churches. The Choir may also tour in spring, depending on the
level of performance excellence achieved. No previous musical background
is required. Members need only to be able to match pitch. NOTE:
a maximum of 8 hours combined credit from MUSC 190, 191, 192 may
be applied to graduation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUSC 192. TUSCULUM COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHORUS. 1 semester
hour.
The Tusculum College Community Chorus is open to all adults with
an interest in choral singing. No audition is required. The Chorus rehearses
two hours each Monday evening and performs a winter and
spring concert. NOTE: a maximum of 8 hours combined credit from
MUSC 190, 191, 192 may be applied to graduation.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS—ACADEMIC COURSES
MUSC 101. INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN MUSIC.
Specific focus on the music of western culture. Primary emphasis on
the art music of the last five centuries, with additional coverage of the
development of jazz in the past century. Connections will be made between
the music and the societies that form its context. A small fee
may be required to cover concert admission on field trips.
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