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MUSIC
Music
guitar Basics I
Hands-on, fun approach for beginners. Basic functional skills developed
through exposure to folk, country, rock, and blues styles. Real music used
to teach chords, melodies and some reading using both finger-picking and
flat pick.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(2) Mon, Feb 25-May 13, 6 - 7 PM SBTH/FWLC Metzger
Course Code: mUSIC100 fee: $139.00
Geared toward those witLittle or no knowledge. Guitars may be rented relatively
inexpensively through local music stores.
guitar Basics II
This course builds upon the basic reading and chord skills developed in
Guitar I, but could also be taken by a student with a mastery of the basic
chords. The class focuses on developing techniques that can be applied to
basic chords to make them sound more musical and complex, the basic
process by which popular musicians develop materials. Included will be
the integration of simple bass lines into chord progressions derived from
real songs.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(2) Mon, Feb 25-May 13, 7 - 8 PM SBTH/FWLC Metzger
Course Code: mUSIC101 fee: $139.00
The development of reading skills is continued from Guitar I, with the expectations
that the students can intermittently play the melodies and the chords, together in
class, of the songs studied.
guitar Basics III
This course represents a more advanced approach to developing musical
materials than Guitar II. Here specific devices that create specific styles
(rock, country, metal, Latin) are introduced and applied to real songs.
Attention on simultaneously playing chords and bass lines still remains,
but attention is now also given to the alterations that can be made to the
upper notes of the chords to make the music even more interesting. Again,
the students will be expected to intermittently play in class the song s
studied. Prerequisite: Guitar Basics II or equivalent knowledge.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(2) Mon, Feb 25-May 13, 8 - 9 PM SBTH/FWLC Metzger
Course Code: mUSIC102 fee: $139.00
Community Chorus
If you LOVE to SING, join “BEL CANTO dalle stelle” the new Community
Chorus which meets Wednesday evenings, at Northampton Community
College, Main Campus, from 7:00 - 9:30 PM. Previous musical experience
is not necessary, only the desire to learn. This vocal group will focus on
performance, development of technical and practical skills, and total
enjoyment of both sacred and secular repertoire, from THE VATICAN to
BROADWAY! For further information, contact the director, Mrs. Rosemary
Murdy-Haber, M.Ed at rhaber@northampton.edu or call 610-861-4541
ext. 1171.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(2) Wed, Jan 16-May 1, 7-9:30PM MAIN/KOPE Murdy-Haber
Course Code: mUSIC106 fee: fRee
End of the semester public concert will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 @ 7:30 PM.
in the Lipkin Theatre.
NEW! Sing It! — Beginning Vocal Techniques
Do you love to sing in the shower? Are you interested in learning to sing
to the best of your ability? Singing is a skill we all possess and when
trained we can use this instrument to its fullest potential. Topics to be
discussed include - your voice as an instrument, vocal health and proper
singing techniques. Come create beautiful music.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(1) Tue, Feb 12-Apr 30, 6:30 - 7:45 PM MAIN/KOPE Boksan
Course Code: mUSIC108 fee: $154.00
NEW! Sing It! — Vocal Techniques II
Continue your learning of the art of singing. Dive deeper into vocal techniques.
Experience singing music from the Golden Age of musical theatre,
opera literature and art song.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(1) Tue, Feb 12-Apr 30, 8 - 9:15 PM MAIN/KOPE Boksan
Course Code: mUSIC109 fee: $154.00
NEW! Opera — It’s grand! — Don giovanni
The story of the ‘Don Juan’ legend inspired Mozart to create this masterpiece
in 1787. It is considered, by some, to be a perfect opera. The glorious
score and excellent libretto by da Ponte make this comedy-drama a true
masterwork. Opera to be shown on large screen with excellent sound
system. Lecture and lively discussion.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(1) Sun, Mar 3, 1 - 4:30 PM MAIN/KOPE Reitmeir
Course Code: mUSIC111 fee: $29.00
NEW! Opera — It’s grand! — The girl of the golden West
This opera was the first world premier given by the Metropolitan Opera
in New York City, in 1910. Based on the play by David Belasko, it is set in
California during the gold rush era. It joins Madam Butterfly, La Boheme,
Tosca, Turandot, as another jewel in the repertoire of Puccini. Opera shown
on large screen with excellent sound system. Lecture and lively discussion.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(1) Sun, Apr 7, 1 - 4 PM MAIN/KOPE Reitmeir
Course Code: mUSIC112 fee: $25.00
NEW! Opera — It’s grand! — Salome
This Richard Strauss (1864-1949) opera premiered in Dresden in 1905. It
was extremely controversial and caused an immediate sensation. It was
banned and censored on religious and moral grounds. Even today, it may
be shocking when first viewed. Powerful and glorious music includes ‘The
Dance of the Seven Veils.’ John the Baptist, King Herod, Queen Herodias,
and Princess Salome are the main leads in this London Royal Opera House
production. Maria Ewing portrays Salome. This Opera is shown on a large
projection screen with an excellent sound system. Lecture and lively
discussion.
SEC DATES AND TIMES CAMPUS/BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
(1) Sun, May 6, 1 - 4 PM MAIN/KOPE Reitmeir
Course Code: mUSIC113 fee: $25.00
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