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CMUS 300 - Musical Studies Senior Seminar Semester Offered: Fall & Spring Credits (Range): 4 Attribute: ARHU The Senior Seminar is required of all Musical Studies majors and includes a capstone project appropriate to each student’s concentration within the major. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: P. Cox Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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APST 110 - Piano Class Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours A basic one-year course (should be taken in the freshman year) including technique, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, accompaniment, and piano repertoire. Section numbers (last two digits) relate to placement levels. Instructor: A. McAlister, L. Kennedy Prerequisites & Notes Admission by placement/audition. Open only to Conservatory students who must complete a piano requirement.
Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 12.
APST 111 - Piano Class Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP A basic one-year course (should be taken in the freshman year) including technique, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, accompaniment and piano repertoire. Section numbers (last two digits) relate to placement levels. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: A. McAlister, L. Kennedy Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Admission by placement/audition.
Open only to Conservatory students who must complete a piano requirement.
APST 112 - Keyboard Accompanying (Vocal) Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Following a brief placement audition, pianists are paired with singers according to the needs of the voice department. Students may also make arrangements to accompany specific singers, subject to accompanying faculty’s approval. Accompanying projects are supervised by the voice teacher and accompanying faculty. Five hours of weekly contact time are expected, including rehearsals, voice lessons, coachings with accompanying faculty, but not practice time. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: P. Highfill Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes May be repeated for credit. Open to all keyboard players.
APST 113 - Keyboard Accomp (Instrumental) Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Assignments will be made from repertoire requests submitted by the applied faculty. Students are encouraged to make arrangements to accompany specific instrumentalists, subject to accompanying faculty?s approval. Accompanying projects will be supervised by the instrumental teacher and accompanying faculty. Five hours of weekly contact time are expected, including weekly master classes with accompanying faculty, rehearsals, lessons, coachings, but not individual practice time. Enrollment Limit: 40 Instructor: J. Howsmon Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes
May be repeated for credit. Open to all keyboard players.
APST 118 - Vocal Studies Seminar This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : This course is limited to and required of first-year Conservatory voice majors. Semester Offered: Spring Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Team-taught by members of the Vocal Studies Division and invited guests, this seminar provides voice majors information that will help them succeed at Oberlin and in their future performing careers. Among the topics covered are Learning and Practice Strategies, Vocal Health and Nutrition, Recital Planning, Vocal Coaching, and Resumes/Bios/CVs. Enrollment Limit: 35 Instructor: T. LeFebvre Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes This course is limited to and required of first-year and Conservatory voice majors.
APST 120A; 120B - Time Travel for Pianists Semester Offered: First and Second Semester; First Module & Second Module Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP A one-module course. Historical keyboard instruments (various fortepianos and clavichords) are used as experimental tools for learning about style. Students will be expected to bring pieces they are studying or have studied (Bach through Liszt) to a weekly meeting with the instructor, and will be expected to make a presentation in class, at the end of the module. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor.
Enrollment Limit: 4 Instructor: D. Breitman Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Instructor’s consent with the permission of the principal teacher. Pass/No Pass Grading only
APST 121 - Performing Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas Semester Offered: Second Semester, First Module Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP This course gives students the opportunity to play in a workshop setting with David Breitman at the fortepiano (pitch=A440). Each student will prepare a different movement each week (6 movements over the module). Prior experience with a period violin/bow is neither required nor expected; students may use their modern violin in this course. Differences between the modern and earlier violin will be touched on, however, and interested students may be able to borrow equipment,depending on availability. Enrollment Limit: 4 Instructor: D. Breitman Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Violin majors only (permission of the principal teacher required).
APST 122 - Performing Beethoven’s Cello Sonatas Semester Offered: Second Semester, Second Module Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP This course gives students the opportunity to play in a workshop setting with David Breitman at the fortepiano (pitch=A440). Each student will prepare a different movement each week (6 movements over the module). Prior experience with a period cello/bow is neither required nor expected; students may use their modern cello in this course. Differences between the modern and earlier cello will be touched on, however, and interested students may be able to borrow equipment,depending on availability. Enrollment Limit: 4 Instructor: D. Breitman Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Cello majors only (permission of the prinicpal teacher required).
APST 130 - Viola Class Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP A one-semester course required of all students whose principal applied study is violin. The course is designed to familiarize the student with viola technique and clef reading. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: K. Ritscher Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes This course may be waived by examination.
APST 140 - Internalizing Rhythms Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP A workshop for instrumentalists and vocalists that focuses on the student’s ability to internalize and comprehend a range of rhythms that originate in multiple cultures. The teaching emphasizes speaking rhythm and then performing the lessons on the frame drum. The course materials are based upon a contemporary application of old-world teaching methods from North Africa, the Mid-east, and South India. The rhythms are poly-rhythmical an cyclical in nature. The playing techniques implemented are basic hand and finger techniques adapted from South Indian drumming and can be applied to a variety of percussion instruments. Enrollment Limit: 30 Instructor: J. Haddad Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 141 - Internalizing Rhythms II Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Continues work on the concepts of levels of rhythms and the ways to view them. The effect of these lessons is meant to give the student a greater sense of the mystical power of something simply done in a clear profound fashion. The class will explore how the split finger drum technique can be applied to other drums and percussion instruments, and watch and hear audio examples of a variety of indigenous musicians from around the world and discuss the aspects that transcend style on a global music basis. Applying the concepts shared in class, students will start to create some pieces using the frame drum and a family of other percussion instruments that the instructor will provide. Class assignments will include original short basic compositions or adaptations of known songs that show a level of mastery of the concepts presented in class. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: J. Haddad Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Completion of APST 140.
APST 142 - Beginning Improvisation Semester Offered: Spring Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP Intended for beginning improvisers or those with only limited experience in improvisation, this class will introduce techniques and concepts that cultivate the development of basic improvisational skills: Melodic embellishment, outlining chords with melody, melodic transformation, developing vocabulary, strategies for ear training and strengthening theoretical knowledge. This class is not genre specific; examples of common practices in a variety of styles and genres will be studied. Prerequisites: Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists in majors other than jazz. Enrollment Limit: 18 Instructor: P. Dominguez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 145 - Mozart Opera Study Next Offered: TBD Semester Offered: Fall Semester Credits (Range): 2 Attribute: CNDP This course provides musical and linguistic preparation of entire Mozart roles from the three Da Ponte operas. Emphasis is on idiomatic delivery of recitative, stylistically appropriate performance of arias and ensembles, and general concepts applied to learning entire roles. The course is given as a combination of individual musical coachings, ensemble coachings, class presentations and discussions. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: H. Lubin; T. Bandy Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Italian Diction
APST 150 - North Indian Classical Music Semester Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters Credits (Range): 1 Hr. Group lessons in sitar, tabla, or voice at beginning or intermediate levels. The course will also include studies of the raga and tala system of India as applied in performance. Enrollment Limit: 24 Instructor: H. Patel Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes No prerequisite.
APST 204 - Interpretation of Art Song Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Individual coaching sessions for singer/accompanist duos on musical style, interpretation, ensemble, languages, and presentation. Students who begin coaching first semester for a second semester recital will receive a deferred grade pending completion of the recital. Piano majors may substitute this course for one of the required keyboard accompanying credits. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8. Prerequisites and Notes Note: Accompanists may repeat the course for credit once. Open to seniors and artist diploma candidates preparing degree recitals, and to their accompanists. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: P. Highfill Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 208 - Guided Piano Pedagogy Proj Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP An independent study course for prospective and declared piano pedagogy minors. Students must propose and complete a significant written research project in the field of piano pedagogy and present their work in a public lecture-demonstration. Topics may be drawn from the piano teaching literature, current pedagogical trends, or historical pedagogy. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open to declared piano pedagogy minors only.
APST 209 - Guided Teaching Observation Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP A student will observe a series of individual and group lessons to become familiar with a variety of teaching styles and pedagogical approaches. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Requirements will include a portfolio of observation reports and regular consultation with the instructor.
Open to piano pedagogy minors or those intending to pursue the minor.
APST 210 - Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP General introduction for pianists to pedagogical principles, teaching repertoire, and learning materials and technology, with focus on teaching intermediate level students. Students will engage in lecture-discussions, critically respond to assigned readings, examine current teaching materials, and contribute regularly to a web-based discussion group. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Observation and practice teaching of private and group lessons is required.
APST 211 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours A one-semester introduction to the teaching of beginning piano and musicianship skills to young students in group and private settings. The course covers philosophical and developmental issues; as well as a thorough review of methods, materials, resources, and techniques for teaching at the elementary level. Weekly one-hour lecture; regular supervised group and private teaching experiences. Instructor: A. McAlister Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 8.
Prerequisites and Notes Open to piano majors or principals.
APST 212 - Advanced Piano Class Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours A continuation of APST 110, 111 Piano Class, including advanced work in technique, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, accompaniment, and piano repertoire. Instructor: A. McAlister Prerequisites & Notes Open only to Conservatory students.
Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 12.
APST 213 - Advanced Piano Class Semester Offered: Second Semester (1st and 2nd modules) Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP A continuation of APST 110, 111 Piano Class, including advanced work in technique, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, accompaniment and piano repertoire. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open only to Conservatory students.
APST 214 - Keyboard Skills I Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Intensive practical experience in functional keyboard skills including keyboard harmony, sight reading, transposition, improvisation, score reading, continuo playing. Instructor: D. Breitman, W. Wiggins, J. Mitchener Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MUTH 132, APST 214 (or the waiver exam) is prerequisite to APST 215.
Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 8.
APST 215 - Keyboard Skills II Semester Offered: Second Semester (1st and 2nd modules) Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP Intensive practical experience in functional keyboard skills including keyboard harmony, sight reading, transposition, improvisation, score reading, continuo playing. Enrollment Limit: 7 Instructor: D. Breitman, W. Wiggins Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MUTH 132, APST 214 (or the waiver exam) is prerequisite to APST 215.
APST 216 - Improvisation at the Organ Next Offered: TBD Semester Offered: FALL Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP A course designed to help students acquire the technical and mental disciplines necessary to improvise in different classical styles. The course is devoted primarily to learning how to apply keyboard harmony in improvising short pieces and to developing simple contrapuntal techniques. Cantus firmus treatment in two, three, and four-part textures will be explored along with more extended free forms. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: M. Langlais Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: APST 214. Only open to organ majors.
APST 221 - Sacred Music Skills Next Offered: [2014-2015] Alternate Years Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP First semester of a one-year course having an emphasis on skills necessary to become a successful church/synagogue musician. Units include historical and modern church music history, the role of the organist in the modern synagogue, hymnology, liturgy and worship styles, creative hymn playing, chant, accompanying, sight-reading, transposition, basic skills in improvisation, conducting from the console, rehearsal techniques, basic sacred choral repertoire, and church music administration. Enrollment Limit: 40 Instructor: Staff Con Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open to organ majors.
APST 222 - Sacred Music Skills Next Offered: [2014-2015] Alternate Years Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP Second semester of a one-year course having an emphasis on skills necessary to become a successful church/synagogue musician. Units include historical and modern church music history, the role of the organist in the modern synagogue, hymnology, liturgy and worship styles, creative hymn playing, chant, accompanying, sight-reading, transposition, basic skills in improvisation, conducting from the console, rehearsal techniques, basic sacred choral repertoire, and church music administration. Enrollment Limit: 40 Instructor: J. Moyer Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Open to organ majors.
APST 230 - The Teaching of Singing Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Attribute: CNDP The first part of the course is designed as an introduction to aspects of physiology, acoustics, and phonetics of the singing instrument, relating them directly to comparative vocal techniques and to the materials of teaching. It presents practical application of systematic vocal technique to the teaching of singing. The Otto B. Schoepfle Vocal Arts Center will be heavily relied upon as a resource for the course. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 18 Instructor: L. Manz Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Significant vocal study.
Junior or senior status required.
APST 234 - Flute Pedagogy Next Offered: TBD Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A one-semester course examining the various teaching techniques and methods for beginning through college level flutists. The course will include lectures and teaching observed by the class to be followed by discussion sessions. Participants will also teach supervised private lessons on a pay basis. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 6. Instructor: K. Chastain Prerequisites & Notes Open to flute performance majors.
APST 235 - Percussion Instruments Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Designed to give students knowledge of the pedagogy of percussion instruments, materials and method books, and methods for building percussion sections of school ensembles. All percussion instruments are demonstrated and basic techniques taught, each student being required to develop basic playing ability. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: M. Rosen Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Primarily for music education majors.
APST 240 - Continuo Realization at the Keyboard Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours A course in the technique and practice of realizing continuo parts in the music of the Baroque. Designed primarily for harpsichord, organ, piano, and music history majors. Enrollment Limit: 5. Instructor: W. Wiggins Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MUTH 132 and APST 214.
APST 241 - Introduction to Historical Keyboard Instruments for Pianists Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours A team-taught, hands-on introduction to the fortepiano, harpsichord, and organ. Three weeks of small-group meetings will be devoted to each of the instruments, and in the final portion of the semester each student will receive individual instruction on one of them. Students wil be expected to prepare excerpts from a variety of repertory. Related readings will also be asigned. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 4 per section. Instructor: D. Breitman Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MHST 215 (first semester of Keyboard Literature).
APST 242 - Baroque Violin for Violinists Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A one-semester course designed to acquaint violinists with the technique, style, and literature of the violin before 1750. Period instruments and bows will be used. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8. Instructor: M. McDonald
APST 243 - Advanced Continuo Realization at the Keyboard Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours A sequel to APST 240 (Continuo Realization at the Keyboard). Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: W. Wiggins Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: APST 240.
May substitute for two hours of APST 340 (Continuo Accompanying) for harpsichord majors.
APST 244 - Advanced Baroque Violin for Violinists Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A continuation of the introductory course with an emphasis on the solo repertoire. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8. Instructor: M. McDonald
APST 260 - Conducting I: Techniques of Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Designed for conservatory students in any major, a course stressing baton technique and score preparation. The development of fundamental conducting approaches for expressive articulations and specific conducting problems. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 40. Instructor: J. Erwin, J. Knight Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Completion of MUTH 101 and 131 or the equivalent; some piano proficiency required.
Not open to first-year students.
APST 261 - Conducting II: Analysis of Instrumental Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Designed to emphasize the development and refinement of baton and rehearsal technique, score preparation and interpretation. Bowing styles, transpositions and score analysis are included in the orchestral score study. Laboratory experience included. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 20. Instructor: J. Erwin Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 260.
APST 262 - Conducting II: Analysis of Choral Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Continued development of conducting technique with emphasis on choral rehearsal procedures, vocal development, diction, and choral performance practices. Laboratory experience required (some Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.). Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 20. Instructor: M. Alegant Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 260.
APST 273 - Stringed Instrument Class Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Includes performance fundamentals, instructional methods and materials for violin, viola, cello and double bass with playing experience on these instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15. Instructor: J. Erwin Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 272 is prerequisite for 273 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a stringed instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
APST 275 - Woodwind Instrument Class Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Includes performance fundamentals, instructional methods and materials for at least three woodwind instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12. Instructor: J. Knight Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 274 is a prerequisite for APST 275 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a woodwind instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
APST 277 - Brass Instrument Class Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Includes performance fundamentals, instructional methods and materials for at least three brass instruments. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12. Instructor: J. Knight Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 276 is a prerequisite for APST 277 except for those students who are at an advanced level of performing ability on a brass instrument and who have successfully completed an audition/interview with the instructor.
APST 280 - Prima Vista Group Reading Next Offered: Fall Semesters Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Course Description Forthcoming. Enrollment Limit: 11 Instructor: G. Sakakeeny Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Note: One semester will count toward small ensemble requirement of wind/brass students.
APST 282 - Viola Orch Repertoire Class Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A continuing study of those excerpts often required for orchestral auditions. Four to seven pieces will be covered per semester. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 6. Instructor: P. Slowik Prerequisites & Notes Note: May be repeated for credit.
APST 284 - Orchestra Repertoire Violin Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Repertoire will be chosen from works most frequently encountered at orchestral auditions. Emphasis will be on bowing styles and general techniques used in orchestral playing at the professional level. An attempt will be made to coordinate the repertoire with that of the Oberlin orchestras. Two simulated orchestral auditions will be required. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10. Instructor: G. Fulkerson Prerequisites & Notes Notes: May be repeated for credit. P/NP or CR/NE grading.
APST 285 - Orchestra Rep for Dble Bass Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP Concentrated study and preparation of orchestral literature requested at professional orchestra auditions. Repertoire scheduled to be performed by the Oberlin orchestras may be incorporated into the coursework. A simulated professional audition with adjudication will be required at the end of each semester. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: T. Sperl Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 300 - Oratorio Repertoire for Singers Semester Offered: Spring Credits (Range): 2 Attribute: CNDP Oratorio Repertoire for Singers is a performance class that will focus on repertoire, style, and the business of concert singing. Students will sing excerpts from the major oratorio repertoire and prepare presentations about these works. In addition, one class will be devoted to assembling materials for auditions, finding jobs, negotiating fees, and working with conductors. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: T. LeFebvre Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of sophomore voice committee.
APST 310 - Intermed Piano Pedag Practicum Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 to 2 Hours An opportunity for students who have completed Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (APST 210) to further develop their teaching skills. Students will teach four pupils weekly as part of the Supervised Teaching Program. Required portfolios will include development of syllabi for individual students, self-critiques of video-taped lessons, written lesson reports, and assessments of student progress. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5. Instructor: A. McAlister Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 210.
Note: May be repeated for a total of four credits.
APST 311 - Elementary Piano Pedag Practic Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 to 2 Hours An opportunity for students who have completed Elementary Piano Pedagogy (APST 211) to further develop their teaching skills. Students will observe and teach segments of group lessons for children in Piano Lab program. In addition, students will teach weekly individual lessons to two children on a pay basis. Required portfolios will include observation reports, lesson plans and assessments, and self-critiques of video-taped teaching. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5. Instructor: A. McAlister Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites and Notes Prerequisite: APST 211.
Note: May be repeated once for credit.
APST 312 - Class Piano Pedagogy Practicum Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours An opportunity for students to gain experience in teaching college-level group piano. Students will observe all class sessions of a basic-level piano class, prepare and teach a series of class segments, and become familiar with a variety of teaching methods, materials, and technologies. Required portfolios will include observation reports, text evaluations, lesson plans and assessments, and self-critiques of video-taped teaching. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5. Instructor: A. McAlister Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: APST 209, APST 210.
Note: May be repeated once for credit.
APST 330 - Cello Orchestral Repertoire Class Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A one-semester course designed to prepare junior and senior cello students for professional orchestral auditions. Orchestral repertoire will be studied. The course will culminate in a simulated professional audition. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8. Instructor: C. Meints
APST 350 - Conducting III: Intermediate Instrumental Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours An overview of the art of conducting with emphasis given to gesture, score preparation, rehearsal technique, rhythm and transposition skills. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 261 or its equivalent.
APST 351 - Conducting IV: Advanced Instrumental Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours Continued development of the art of conducting with emphasis given to gesture, score preparation, rehearsal technique, rhythm and transposition skills. Participation in conducting labs is required. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 350.
APST 400 - Senior Honors Piano Performanc Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours For additional information, see the ‘Honors Program’ section of the Piano Performance Program offered by the Division of Keyboard Studies. Consent of Keyboard Division Director required. Enrollment Limit: 3. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Note: Open only to piano performance majors admitted to the Honors Program.
APST 401 - Senior Honors in Piano Performance Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours For additional information, see the “Honors Program” section of the Piano Performance Program offered by the Division of Keyboard Studies. Consent of Keyboard Division Director required. Enrollment Limit: 3. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Note: Open only to piano performance majors admitted to the Honors Program.
APST 450 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor?s craft: solfege, harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique/vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are included. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 5. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Open only to orchestral conducting majors.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 450 is prerequisite to 451.
APST 451 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor’s craft: solfege, harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique/vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are included. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes
Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 5
Open only to orchestral conducting majors.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 450 is prerequisite to APST 451.
APST 460 - Seminar in Choral Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor?s craft: harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique and vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, and programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are essential course components. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 5
Open to choral conducting majors.
Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 460 is prerequisite to 461.
APST 461 - Seminar in Choral Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours A one-year course. Development of all elements of the conductor’s craft: harmonic and formal analysis, rhythmic security, aural imagery, knowledge of instruments and voices, technique and vocabulary of gesture, group management and psychology, rehearsal techniques, and programming. Participation in performing ensembles and assistance in preparation of ensembles for performance are essential course components. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes
Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 5
Open to choral conducting majors.
Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 460 is prerequisite to APST 461.
APST 550 - Seminar In Orchestral Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours A one-year course. The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 450, 451. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 550 is prerequisite to APST 551.
APST 551 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours A one-year course. The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 450 and APST 451. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Prerequisite: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 550 is prerequisite to APST 551.
APST 552 - Graduate Project in Orchestra Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: Open only to orchestral conducting majors in the MM program.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 552 is prerequisite to 553.
APST 553 - Graduate Project in Orchestral Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: Open only to orchestral conducting majors in the MM program.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 552 is prerequisite to APST 553.
APST 560 - Seminar In Choral Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor?s craft begun in APST 460, 461. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 560 is prerequisite to APST 561.
APST 561 - Seminar in Choral Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 4 Hours The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 460 and APST 461. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 560 is prerequisite to APST 561.
APST 562 - Graduate Project in Choral Conducting Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: Open only to Choral Conducting majors in the MM program.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 562 is prerequisite to 563.
APST 563 - Graduate Project in Choral Conducting Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Instructor: Staff
Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: Open only to Choral Conducting majors in the MM program.
Prerequisites: See statement under Master of Music in Conducting.
APST 562 is prerequisite to APST 563.
APST 600 - Performance Ensembles (Artist Diploma) Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Students are assigned by the major teacher to various performing groups in consultation with the conductors or supervisors of these groups. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Open only to students enrolled in the Artist Diploma program.
Pianists should refer to the end of the Division of Keyboard Studies section for specific information.
APST 601 - Performance Project (Artist Dipl) Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Projects may include accompanying of recitals or performing solo recitals (including preparation of the two required solo recitals), and other public performance as soloist, arranged in consultation with the major teacher. Some of the projects are to be prepared independently by the student. Projects are evaluated each semester by members of the major department to arrive at a course grade. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Enrollment Limit: Open only to students enrolled in the Artist Diploma program.
Notes Pianists should refer to the end of the Division of Keyboard Studies section for specific information.
APST 602 - Graduate Lecture Recital Semester Offered: First and First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour The student will prepare and present the lecture-recital required for the Historical Performance Master’s degree. The project is supervised jointly by the principal applied instructor and an academic performance practice faculty member. The topic must be chosen in consultation with both supervising faculty members. Instructor: S. Plank Prerequisites & Notes Consent of the principal applied instructor required.
APST 700 - Musical Union Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour An organization dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of large choral masterworks. Two major concerts are presented yearly. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Enrollment Limit: 100.
Note: P/NP grading.
Open to all members of the College community.
APST 701 - Oberlin College Choir Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour A large select ensemble which performs a broad spectrum of a cappella and accompanied choral literature from all periods. Presents on-campus concerts and off-campus performance tours. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 60.
Note: P/NP grading.
Admission by audition.
APST 704 - Opera Chorus Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour Participation and performance in the Opera Chorus of a major Opera Theater production. Since not all operas contain substantial chorus material, credit will be available only for those operas providing significant choruses. Instructor: J. Field Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Notes: Credit availability will be determined by the Opera Theater director, conductor, and choral director.
P/NP grading.
Admission by audition.
APST 705 - Oberlin College Women’s Chorale Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour The Women’s Choral will provide singers the opportunity to explore a variety of choral music written specifically for female voices. The choir will sing three- (SSA) or four-part (SSAA) music including songs from the ‘classical,’ contemporary, world music, secular and sacred genres. Instructor: M. Alegant Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
P/NP grading.
APST 706 - Oberlin Treble Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Attribute: CNDP A treble-voice ensemlbe comprised primarily of vocal performance majors that performs a broad spectrum of accompanied and a cappella choral repertoire. Audition required. Enrollment Limit: by audition Instructor: J. Harriss Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 712 - Trombone Choir Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Trombone Choir provides trombone majors and secondary students an opportunity to perform original music and transcriptions. The purpose of this ensemble is to apply our foundational work in lessons and to perfect sound, pitch, and ensemble playing. During the Baroque Period, the trombone was referred to as the voice of an angel. Our goal is to sound like the voice of an angel. Instructor: J. DeSano Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 25.
Notes: Admission by audition.
P/NP grading.
APST 713 - Brass Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Ensemble for brass instruments. Instructor: J. DeSano Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 25.
APST 714 - Trumpet Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Coaching in section playing in standard orchestral repertoire and of works written for trumpet ensemble. Instructor: R. Poper Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 16.
Note: P/NP grading.
APST 726 - Oberlin Arts & Sciences Orchestra Semester Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Credits (Range): 1 Attribute: CNDP Provides Arts & Sciences students with the opportunity for preparation and performance of the symphonic repertoire, including collaborations with student, faculty, and guest soloists and choral ensembles. Three concerts annually. Enrollment Limit: 75 Instructor: P. Highfill Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 730 - Collegium Musicum Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 0 to 1 Hour A vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of medieval, Renaissance, and early Baroque music. Two major concerts yearly. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: S. Plank Prerequisites & Notes Enrollment Limit: 40.
Note: P/NP grading.
Admission by audition.
APST 750 - Indonesion Gong Ensemble (gamelan and talempong) Next Offered: 2012 - 2013 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP In this course you will learn to play gong ensembles from Indonesia, including the classical practice of Central Javanese gamelan (a percussion-based ensemble featuring gongs and keyed instruments); and village-style talempong from West Sumatra that features interlocking drums and kettle gongs.
By the end of the clas students will have gained a basic understanding of how the music is constructted, along with cultural matters specific to its performance. Throughtout th semester students will be encouraged to take turns on all the different instruments but workd towards ensemble rather than individual expression for a final performance.
Students will elect to participate either in gamelan or talempong or, in rare cases, in both. Enrollment Limit: 30 Instructor: J. Fraser Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Cross List Information Cross With 2 section Times
APST 770 - Balkan Ensemble Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP This ensemble will introduce students to a variety of traditional musical styles from Southeast European countries (such as Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, and Serbia) and to their historical and societal contexts. Through rehearsing the music of several ethnic groups, students will learn different characteristic approaches to ornamentation, phrasing, and accompaniment on their own instruments and voices and will also have the opportunity to learn to perform on traditional Balkan instruments. The ensemble will work on developing a repertoire over the course of the semester and perform this music at an end-of-semester concert. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: I. MacMillen Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes.
APST 800 - Chamber Music Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty. Since it may not be possible to assign all students to a faculty coach, priority in placement in a group is given to upperclass students who need to complete an ensemble requirement. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Note: Individual ensembles may be offered for P/NP grading only at the discretion of the ensemble coach.
APST 804 - Orchestral Repertoire for Brasses Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A study of works from the standard repertoire with emphasis on concepts fo style and ensemble. Required for all brass majors Instructor: R. Higgins Consent of the Instructor Required: yes Prerequisites & Notes
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APST 805 - Contemporary Chamber Music Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Same as APST 800, except that the repertoire covered is drawn from recognized 20th century and contemporary composers. Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty. Since it may not be possible to assign all students to a faculty coach, priority in placement in a group is given to upperclass students who need to complete an ensemble requirement. Instructor: Staff Prerequisites & Notes Note: Individual ensembles may be offered for P/NP grading only at the discretion of the ensemble coach.
APST 806 - Advanced String Quartet Seminar Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 2 Hours A performance class designed around a body of repertoire by the same composer. Examples include Beethoven Op.18, 59 or late quartets; Brahms quartets; Dvorak Quartets, etc. Each string quartet will receive one coaching and participate in the weekly two-hour class meetings. The class will focus on performance issues e.g., strokes, intonation and sound, and will culminate in performances of the complete works.Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: G. Fulkerson Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: One semester of previous work together required.
APST 808 - Performance & Improvisation Ensemble Next Offered: [2013-2014] Semester Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Credits (Range): 1 Attribute: CNDP Performance and Improvisation Ensembles provide an opportunity for students to enrich their existing musical vocabularies and skills through practical exploration of many different world musics and improvisation across a range of genres and styles. Emphasis is placed on transcription and creating a means of adaptation to the student’s primary (western) instrument. Ensemble instruction will be divided into two modules per semester, each focusing on the musical styles of a particular region (Sub-Saharan Africa, South America/Central America/The Caribbean, Northern Africa/The Middle East, Asia). PI ensembles will participate in intensive residencies and collaborative performances with visiting artists. Enrollment Limit: 999 Instructor: J. Haddad Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 140 or 141 (Internalizing Rhythms) and APST 142 (Beginning Improvisation) or demonstrated improvisational skill. Audition and instructor’s consent required. Students with highly proficient performance skills on a unique or indigenous instruments are also eligible to audition. PI ensembles may not be used to satisfy major ensemble requirements.
APST 810 - Piano Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty. Since it may not be possible to assign all students to a faculty coach, priority is given in placement in an ensemble to upperclass students. Instructor: Staff
APST 812 - Double Bass Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Preparation and performance of ensemble repertoire for double bass (duos, trios, quartets, etc.). Instructor: P. Dominguez Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
APST 814 - Harp Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Includes a variety of activities and topics designed to address many aspects of career preparation, such as group study of orchestral excerpts, harp ensemble repertoire, stage presentation, performance techniques, practice and tuning skills, harp maintenance, and pedagogy. All harp majors are required to attend harp ensemble during each year of study at Oberlin, whether taking the class for credit or auditing. Instructor: Y. Kondonassis Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
APST 815 - Guitar Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour This course will cover ensemble repertoire and chamber music for guitarists. Instructor: S. Aron Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 8.
Open to guitar majors.
APST 820 - Ensembles for Harpists Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Harp students taking this course will be assigned by the major teacher to various performing groups of the school in consultation with the conductors of those groups and in accordance with their needs. Hours according to meeting times of the various ensembles. Instructor: Y. Kondonassis Prerequisites & Notes Consent of the instructor required.
APST 821 - Ensembles for Percussionists Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 0 to 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP Open to Percussion Majors only. Percussion students taking this course will be assigned by the major teacher to various performing groups of the school in consultation with the conductors of those groups and in accordance with their needs. Hours according to meeting times of the various ensembles. Enrollment Limit: 16 Instructor: M. Rosen Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Notes: Students may elect the two-credit option in consultation with advisor.
APST 822 - Ensembles for Guitarists Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Includes the assignment of guitarists to chamber music groups or to larger ensembles as needed. Instructor: S. Aron Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8.
APST 825 - Oberlin Percussion Group Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Percussion majors taking this course will develop skills in finding the right sound, applying techniques learned, nurturing a keen sense of ensemble playing, and gaining valuable performing experience outside of Oberlin. The major objective of this course is to premiere new works. The group rehearses a minimum of four hours per week. Instructor: M. Rosen Prerequisites & Notes Enrollment limit: 16
APST 841 - Viola da Gamba Consort Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour A survey of sixteenth and seventeenth century consort literature for three to seven viols. First semester open to players with some experience. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 10. Prerequisites and Notes Second semester open to students who have completed the Winter Term beginning gamba class, as well as to advanced players. Instructor: C. Meints Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor is required.
Enrollment limit: 10
APST 843 - Baroque Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP The class is designed for players of historical instruments: e.g., baroque flute, baroque violin, baroque recorder, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and for singers. Enrollment Limit: 30 Instructor: Staff Con Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Note: P/NP grading.
Students add APST 843 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble.
Admission by audition.
APST 844 - Renaissance Recorder Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 to 2 Hours Study of performance on Renaissance recorders. Repertoire is chosen from a different area of concentration each semester. Instructor: K. Montoya Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 10.
Notes: The one-hour credit option requires one coached rehearsal per week as well as outside practice and rehearsal. The two-hour credit option requires an additional one-hour per week for preparation of a performance/research project involving source materials related to the music or playing of Renaissance recorders.
CNST 140 - Introduction to Harpsichord Tuning and Maintenance Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 1 Attribute: CNDP This course will provide both the theoretical and practical skills necessary for tuning a harpsichord in a variety of common temeraments. Basic maintenance skills, including string replacement, will also be covered. Enrollment Limit: 4 Instructor: R. Murphy, K. Stewart Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
CNST 141 - Harpsichord Tuning Practicum Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Attribute: CNDP This course builds on the skills acquired in Introduction to Harpsichord Tuning. Students will be expected to do three tunings every week, and will receive feedback from the instructors. Other maintenance tasks may also be covered, depending on the interest and capabilities of the students. Enrollment Limit: 4 Instructor: R. Murphy, K. Stewart Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Introduction to Harpsichord Tuning and Maintenance or permission of the instructors.
CNST 160 - Digital Audio Skills Semester Offered: First Semester, First Module and Second Module Credits (Range): 1 Hour This course educates student musicians about the practical aspects of recording, editing, and distributing their music.
Students who complete the course will acquire the following skills:
• choosing microphones appropriate to their instrument(s)
• operating an audio recording device of CD-quality
• transferring their recording to computer
• editing their recording with computer software
• saving their finished recording in a format for distribution (CD and/or MP3 file)
Students will learn primarily through hands-on experience. Each component of the course will include a technical
introduction with written materials and practical experience with hands-on exercises. Instructor: P. Bloland Prerequisites & Notes Consent of Instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 9
CNST 170 - Introduction to Music Criticism Next Offered: Fall 2012 Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 4 Attribute: CNDP This team-taught, introductory course about music criticism will focus on developing critical professional skills through intensive writing, concert reviews, guest lectures, research, and discussion. Students will learn how to listen critically, how to prepare before reviewing a concert, and how to acquire the vocabulary, writing skills, and accumulated knowledge necessary for informed criticism. Classes will emphasize student collaboration, peer review, and frequent revisions. Online technologies will enable students to read, critique, and edit their own work and others’; and instructors to offer frequent feedback and critique. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: B. Alegant, Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
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CNST 130 - Phys Wellnss Musician’s Life Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour The musician’s body and its state of physical health has a strong influence on his or her ability to play or sing. This course will emphasize physical restructuring, as well as practical methods for maintaining balanced physical health. Students will develop an increased understanding of the body’s physical and muscular structures and its movement principles. Their everyday postural habits will be evaluated and corrective patterns explored. This is a practical course, with daily lab components which will allow the information to be integrated into their bodies, setting the foundation for physical health, and decreasing the possibility of injuries. Enrollment Limit 15 Instructor: D. Vogel Prerequisites & Notes Note: P/NP or CR/NE only.
Students on the wait list must attend the first class meeting to be considered for any openings.
CNST 150 - Introduction Piano Technology Semester Offered: First Semester Credits (Range): 3 Hours Introductory course in equal temperament tuning theory and application, piano nomenclature, basic piano repairs and modern action regulation. Introduction oto piano building materials and an overview of modern piano construction. Combination of lectures and hands-on shop training. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: J. Cavanaugh
CNST 151 - Intermediate Piano Technology Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 The class starts with a week-long review of equal temperament and action regulation/repair review. Students then focus on developing their tuning skills, with respect to accuracy and speed, and turning the action regulation theory they were taught in the Intro course into practical skills as action technicians in the workshop. As the course nears its end, students will be introduced to the art of building and regulating tone in Steinway hammers. Instructor: J. Cavanaugh Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: CNST 150
Limit 8
Consent of Intructor required.
CNST 200 - Prof Development for the Freelance Artist Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 1 Hour Attribute: CNDP A semester-long course that will examine the many aspects of a freelance artist’s career. The purpose of this course is to introduce the techniques necessary to survive in the business of hte Arts. Skills such as: marketing, negotiating, entrepreneurship, writing, networking and business skills will be studied. Specialists in the various fields will be invited to the class to speak about their own professional experience. Each student will conduct an informational interview, present a press book or portfolio and set up a personal Web page. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: K. Chastain Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
CNST 201 - Touring for Musicians Semester Offered: First Semester, First Module Credits (Range): 1 Overview of musical and business condsiderations in planning a tour, including repertoire selection, age-appropriate presentation techniques, audience development, contracts, travel arrangements, insurance communication and publicity. Instructor: G. Kim Prerequisites & Notes Enrollment Limit: 25
CNST 202 - Presentation Skills Semester Offered: First & Second Semester (Module) Credits (Range): 1 Attribute: CNDP/DDHU Students will design and implement successful presentations. This class is experiential in nature and uses workshopping and peer review to build and refine skills. The class is open to both college and conservatory students. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: M. Alegant Consent of the Instructor Required: No
INDV 000 - Interdivisional Courses Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits (Range): 0
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APST 709 - Oberlin Orchestra/Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Yes Next Offered: [2013-2014) Semester Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Credits (Range): 0-2 Attribute: CNDP Oberlin Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of primarily large-sclaled masterworks. The Orchestra normally performs five orchestral programs and one opera production each year. Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble is a select group performing three concerts each semester that focuses on recent works by composers of very diverse styles and background with occasional masterworks from the twentieth century. Faculty and student composers are presented each year. Frequently the ensemble work directly with composers invited to campus. Oberlin Orchestra and the Contemporary Music Ensemble are scheduled at the same time, which allows for flexible ensemble assignments throughout the semester and ensures full and varied performance experiences for students. Enrollment Limit: 999 Instructor: R. Jimenez/T. Weiss Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Admission is by audition. Student may elect two-credit option following consultation with their advisor and the conductors. This course will replace both APST 710 and APST 723.
APST 724 - Oberlin Sinfonietta/Oberlin Chamber Orchestra This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : Yes Next Offered: [2013-2014] Semester Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Credits (Range): 0-2 Attribute: CNDP Oberlin Sinfonietta is an ensemble principally for performance majors and performs literature of contrasting styles and genres from the 18th to the 21st centuries with a focus on literature fro smaller ensembles ranging from sextets to the standard sinfonietta ensemble representing one of every instrument. Oberlin Chamber Orchestra is dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of appropriately scaled masterworks. The Orchestra normally performs five chamber orchestra programs and one ensemble assignments throughout the semester and ensures full and varied performance experiences for students. Prerequisites and Notes: Admission is by audition. Students may elect the two-credit option following consultation with their advisor and the conductors. Enrollment Limit: 999 Instructor: T. Weiss/R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Admission is by audition. Replaces APST 711 & APST 720.
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Division of Winds, Brass, and Percussion
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Bachelor of Music: Performance (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon)
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Bachelor of Music: Performance (Percussion)
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Bachelor of Music: Performance (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba)
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Minor in Performance (Horn)
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Minor in Performance (Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba)
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Performance Diploma (Winds, Brass, Percussion)
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Historical Performance Program
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Bachelor of Music: Performance (Organ) combined with Master of Music: Historical Performance (Fortepiano, Harpsichord, Organ)
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Bachelor of Music: Performance (violin, viola, cello, double bass) combined with Master of Music: Historical Performance (Baroque violin, Baroque cello, viola da gamba)
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Master of Music in Historical Performance: Baroque Cello/Viola da Gamba
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Master of Music in Historical Performance: Historical Instruments (harpsichord, fortepiano, organ, Baroque violin, Baroque flute, Baroque cello, viola da gamba, recorder)
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Master of Music in Historical Performance: Historical Keyboard Instruments (Harpsichord, Fortepiano, and Organ - combined)
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Master of Music in Historical Performance: Historical Oboes (Baroque, Classical, and other oboes [da caccia, d’amore])
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