Academic Catalog 2018

MUS 1141 Woodwind Methods and Pedagogy Woodwind Class is designed to give students hands-on knowledge of woodwind pedagogy in a group setting. Students will learn the Common Elements approach to teaching all areas of woodwinds including, (but not limited to) flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and saxophone. MUS 1300 Music Ensemble Non-Credit Participation in one or more Music Department ensembles on a non-credit basis. Students are expected to fulfill all requirements of the ensemble and will receive a letter grade. En- rollment by instructor’s permission only. MUS 1310 Performing Arts Lab Regular recitals and concerts are presented by faculty, guest artists, and selected students from the studios of applied music instructors. Attendance at these recitals is intended to provide a variety of live music and theater experiences for the student. A specified number of these recitals is required of all music degree candidates for six semesters. P/F grading system will be used. 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.

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