Academic Catalog 2018-2019

MUS 1311 Masterworks Chorale Masterworks Chorale is a chorus that combines the talents of both college and community singers. The group presents large-scale choral works, individual selections from renowned sacred and secular choral, opera, and theatre repertoire, and choral presentations of special thematic content and high artistic merit. MUS 1321 Concert Band A non-auditioned ensemble that performs for on-campus and community events. Open to instrumentalists with high school band experience or equivalent. MUS 1331 Bluefield Singers A non-auditioned choir performing classical, folk and contemporary church music. Cam- pus concerts plus area performances each year. MUS 1341 Instrumental Small Ensemble An auditioned ensemble that performs chamber literature for on-campus, local and re- gional events. MUS 1351 Orchestra An auditioned orchestra that performs works from standard orchestral literature. This en- semble is open to students and residents of the surrounding communities. MUS 1361 Stadium Band An auditioned instrumental ensemble whose primary purpose is to perform for and in sup- port of various Bluefield College athletic events. MUS 1371 Variations An auditioned mixed choral ensemble that performs challenging choral literature of varied styles, with a special focus on Christian sacred music. Performances include on-campus concerts and events, and local and regional venues. MUS 1381 Opera Theatre Ensemble Opera Theatre Ensemble engages singer/actors in the study, preparation, and performance of scenes and ensembles from selected operatic works. Experience in staging, production, set design and construction, and costuming is included in the course. The semester will culminate in a public performance at Bluefield College. When feasible, the ensemble will also travel to perform in the region for outreach and recruiting. MUS 1391 Praise Singers An auditioned vocal ensemble and band that performs and leads Christian worship music in a variety of contemporary styles, with emphasis on the practice of worship leadership. Per- formances include on-campus services, concerts, and events, and local and regional venues. MUS 1413 Music Appreciation An introduction to the most important forms, styles, and movements of Western music. Designed for non-music majors. Recital and concert attendance required. MUS 1603 Fundamentals of Music Theory and Ear Training Intensive study of the elements of music including rhythm, notation, scales, intervals, and triads with correlated sight-singing and ear training. Incoming music majors and minors will be placed in either this course or MUS 1613 based on the music theory placement test. MUS 1613 Theory 1 A study of functional harmony, melodic structure, rhythm and form. Includes rudiments, part writing and analysis from various style periods. Incoming music majors and minors will be placed in either this course or MUS 1603 based on the music theory placement test.

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