Courses

PY.410.419.  Orchestral Repertoire - Trombone.  1 Credit.  

The development of orchestral skills through low brass sectionals; performance in trombone choir, departmental recitals, and mock orchestral auditions.

Prerequisite(s): Brass majors only

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.420.  Orchestral Repertoire - Trombone.  1 Credit.  

The development of orchestral skills through low brass sectionals; performance in trombone choir, departmental recitals, and mock orchestral auditions.

Prerequisite(s): Brass majors only

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.453.  Orchestral Repertoire - Horn.  1 Credit.  

Open to all horn students who wish to experience a variety of performing situations involving solo and orchestral repertoire. Includes a class recital and mock audition each semester.

Prerequisite(s): Brass majors only

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.454.  Orchestral Repertoire - Horn.  1 Credit.  

Open to all horn students who wish to experience a variety of performing situations involving solo and orchestral repertoire. Includes a class recital and mock audition each semester.

Prerequisite(s): Brass majors only

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.457.  Orchestral Repertoire - Trumpet.  1 Credit.  

Open to all trumpet students who wish to experience a variety of performing situations involving solo and orchestral repertoire.

Prerequisite(s): Brass majors only

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.458.  Orchestral Repertoire - Trumpet.  1 Credit.  

Open to all trumpet students who wish to experience a variety of performing situations involving solo and orchestral repertoire.

Prerequisite(s): Brass majors only

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.459.  Respiratory Function - Brass.  1 Credit.  

Basic techniques of breathing and breath control for brass instruments tailored to the student’s instrument with a goal of enhancing one’s use of air and efficiency to improve performances. Consists of five private one-hour lessons during the semester. Enrollment is limited to three students per semester.

Prerequisite(s): Brass or Woodwind majors only

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.547.  Brass Ensemble.  1 Credit.  

Performance of large brass ensemble repertoire and British-style brass band repertoire; rehearsal of important orchestral literature for brass.

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.548.  Brass Ensemble.  1 Credit.  

Performance of large brass ensemble repertoire and British-style brass band repertoire; rehearsal of important orchestral literature for brass

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.551.  Trumpet Ensemble.  1 Credit.  

This class focuses on real world ensemble skills such as intonation, rhythmic accuracy and togetherness, artistic collaboration and stylistic concepts. Students prepare for final performances each semester as well as for the National Trumpet Competition. Participants must be willing to attend the NTC in mid-March. Admission by Audition.

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.552.  Trumpet Ensemble.  1 Credit.  

This class focuses on real world ensemble skills such as intonation, rhythmic accuracy and togetherness, artistic collaboration and stylistic concepts. Students prepare for final performances each semester as well as for the National Trumpet Competition. Participants must be willing to attend the NTC in mid-March. Admission by Audition.

Distribution Area: P, Y

PY.410.848.  Brass Ensemble (GR).  1 Credit.  

Performance of large brass ensemble repertoire and British-style brass band repertoire; rehearsal of important orchestral literature for brass

Distribution Area: P, Y