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APST 101 - Beginning Piano Next Offered: Fall 2015 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A one-semester course for Arts and Science students with no previous piano experience. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 110 - Piano Class Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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. Archibald Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Admission by placement/audition. Open only to Conservatory students who must complete a piano requirement.
APST 111 - Piano Class Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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. Archibald 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) Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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) Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits: 1 Credit 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester (First and Second Module) Credits: 1 Credit 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 Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester, First Module Credits: 1 Credit 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 Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester, Second Module Credits: 1 Credit 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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: M. Strauss Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes This course may be waived by examination.
APST 140 - Internalizing Rhythms Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits: 1 Credit 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, J. Ashby Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 141 - Internalizing Rhythms II Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Credits: 1 Credit 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, J. Ashby Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Completion of APST 140.
APST 142 - Beginning Improvisation Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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, Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 204 - Interpretation of Art Song Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Spring 2015 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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: 10 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Observation and practice teaching of private and group lessons is required. Prerequisites and Notes Open to piano majors or principals. APST 211 is a prerequisite for APST 210.
APST 211 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy Next Offered: Fall 2014 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open to piano majors or principals.
APST 212 - Advanced Piano Class Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 213 - Advanced Piano Class Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Intensive practical experience in functional keyboard skills including keyboard harmony, sight reading, transposition, improvisation, score reading, continuo playing. Enrollment Limit: 8 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 215 - Keyboard Skills II Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Intensive practical experience in functional keyboard skills including keyboard harmony, sight reading, transposition, improvisation, score reading, continuo playing. Enrollment Limit: 8 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 221 - Sacred Music Skills Next Offered: Fall 2014, Fall 2016… Semester Offered: First Semester (Alternate Years) Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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: J. Moyer Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Open to organ majors.
APST 222 - Sacred Music Skills Next Offered: Spring 2015, Spring 2017… Semester Offered: Second Semester (Alternate Years) Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits 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: 25 Instructor: L. Manz Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Passing of the Second Major Voice Committee, Junior or Senior status, and significant vocal study required.
APST 235 - Percussion Instruments Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Instructor: M. Rosen Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Primarily for music education majors.
APST 240 - Continuo Realization at the Keyboard Next Offered: 201309 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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: 10 Instructor: W. Wiggins Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes MUTH 132 and APST 214.
APST 241 - Introduction to Historical Keyboard Instruments for Pianists Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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: 12 Instructor: D. Breitman, J.D. Christie Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MHST 215 (first semester of Keyboard Literature).
APST 242 - Baroque Violin for Violinists Next Offered: Fall 2012 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: M. McDonald Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 244 - Advanced Baroque Violin for Violinists Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A continuation of the introductory course with an emphasis on the solo repertoire. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: M. McDonald Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 260 - Conducting I: Techniques of Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 40 Instructor: J. Erwin Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes 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 Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: J. Erwin Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 260.
APST 262 - Conducting II: Analysis of Choral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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.). Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: J. Kerchner Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 260.
APST 272 - Stringed Instrument Class Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester (First Module) Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Includes performance fundamentals on and 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 Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes 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 274 - Woodwind Instrument Class Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester (First Module) Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Includes performance fundamentals on and instructional methods and materials for at least three woodwind instruments. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: D. Eddleman Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: APST 274 is a prerequisite for 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 276 - Brass Instrument Class Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester (First Module) Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Includes performance fundamentals on and instructional methods and materials for at least three brass instruments. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: D. Eddleman Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 276 is a prerequisite for 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 Semester 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Course Description Forthcoming. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: G. Sakakeeny Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes One semester will count toward small ensemble requirement of wind/brass students.
APST 282 - Viola Orch Repertoire Class Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A continuing study of those excerpts often required for orchestral auditions. Four to seven pieces will be covered per semester. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: M. Strauss Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes May be repeated for credit.
APST 284 - Orchestra Repertoire Violin Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: G. Fulkerson Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes May be repeated for credit. P/NP or CR/NE grading.
APST 285 - Orchestra Rep for Dble Bass Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: T. Sperl Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 300 - Oratorio Repertoire for Singers Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Spring Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 210. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
APST 311 - Elementary Piano Pedag Practic Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 211. May be repeated once for credit.
APST 312 - Class Piano Pedagogy Practicum Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: A. McAlister Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 209, APST 210. May be repeated once for credit.
APST 330 - Cello Orchestral Repertoire Class Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: C. Meints Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 341 - Advanced Continuo Realization at the Keyboard Next Offered: Spring 2016 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A sequal to APST 240 (Continuo Realization at the Keyboard.) Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: W. Wiggins Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 240. May substitute for two credits of APST 340 (Continuo Accompanying) for harpsichord majors.
APST 350 - Conducting III: Intermediate Instrumental Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
An overview of the art of conducting with emphasis given to gesture, score preparation, rehearsal technique, rhythm and transposition skills. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 261 or its equivalent.
APST 351 - Conducting IV: Advanced Instrumental Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Hours Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes APST 350.
APST 360 - Advanced Choral Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2014 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Continued development of conducting technique with emphasis given to structural analysis, score reading, rehearsal technique and performance practice. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Applicants must have completed APST 260 or its equivalent…
APST 360 is prerequisite to APST 361.
APST 361 - Conducting IV: Advanced Choral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Continued development of conducting technique with emphasis given to structural analysis, score reading, rehearsal technique and performance practice. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Applicants must have completed APST 260 or its equivalent. APST 360 is prerequisite to APST 361.
APST 400 - Senior Honors Piano Performanc Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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: R. Shannon Consent of the Instructor Required: Deans Consent Prerequisites & Notes Open only to piano performance majors admitted to the Honors Program.
APST 401 - Senior Honors in Piano Performance Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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: R. Shannon Consent of the Instructor Required: Deans Consent Prerequisites & Notes Open only to piano performance majors admitted to the Honors Program.
APST 450 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open only to orchestral conducting majors. See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 450 is prerequisite to 451.
APST 451 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open to choral conducting majors. See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 460 is prerequisite to 461.
APST 461 - Seminar in Choral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open to choral conducting majors. See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 460 is prerequisite to APST 461.
APST 550 - Seminar In Orchestral Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A one-year course. The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 450, 451. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 550 is prerequisite to APST 551.
APST 551 - Seminar in Orchestral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A one-year course. The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 450 and APST 451. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: J. Raphael Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 550 is prerequisite to APST 551.
APST 552 - Graduate Project in Orchestra Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open only to orchestral conducting majors in the MM program. See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 552 is prerequisite to 553.
APST 553 - Graduate Project in Orchestral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open only to orchestral conducting majors in the MM program. See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 552 is prerequisite to APST 553.
APST 560 - Seminar In Choral Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 460, 461. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 560 is prerequisite to APST 561.
APST 561 - Seminar in Choral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Full Course Credits: 4 Credits Attribute: CNDP
The continued development of all of the elements of the conductor’s craft begun in APST 460 and APST 461. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 560 is prerequisite to APST 561.
APST 562 - Graduate Project in Choral Conducting Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open only to Choral Conducting majors in the MM program. See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 562 is prerequisite to 563.
APST 563 - Graduate Project in Choral Conducting Next Offered: Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A course of guided study in preparation for the Comprehensive Final Examination. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Open only to Choral Conducting majors in the MM program. See statement under Master of Music in Conducting. APST 562 is prerequisite to APST 563.
APST 600 - Performance Ensembles (Artist Diploma) Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Students are assigned by the major teacher to various performing groups in consultation with the conductors or supervisors of these groups. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: No 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) Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: No 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 602 - Graduate Lecture Recital Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 5 Instructor: S. Plank Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Consent of the principal applied instructor required.
APST 700 - Musical Union Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
An organization dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of large choral masterworks. Two major concerts are presented yearly. Enrollment Limit: 200 Instructor: J. Harris Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Open to all members of the College community.
APST 701 - Oberlin College Choir Next Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 100 Instructor: G. Ristow Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Admission by audition.
APST 704 - Opera Chorus Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 30 Instructor: J. Field Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Credit availability will be determined by the Opera Theater director, conductor, and choral director. Admission by audition.
APST 705 - Oberlin College Women’s Chorale Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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: J. Kerchner Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Consent of instructor required. P/NP grading.
APST 709 - Oberlin Orchestra/Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semesters Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Oberlin Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra dedicated to the rehearsal and performance of primarily large-scaled 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: By Audition 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 712 - Trombone Choir Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: J. DeSano Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Admission by audition. P/NP grading.
APST 713 - Brass Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Ensemble for brass instruments. Enrollment Limit: 25 Instructor: M. Roest Consent of the Instructor Required: No
APST 714 - Trumpet Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Coaching in section playing in standard orchestral repertoire and of works written for trumpet ensemble. Enrollment Limit: 16 Instructor: R. Poper Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes P/NP grading.
APST 724 - Oberlin Sinfonietta/Oberlin Chamber Orchestra Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Fall and Spring Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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: By Audition Instructor: T. Weiss, R. Jimenez Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Admission is by audition. Replaces APST 711 & APST 720.
APST 726 - Oberlin Arts & Sciences Orchestra Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Fall and Spring Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of medieval, Renaissance, and early Baroque music. Two major concerts yearly. Enrollment Limit: 75 Instructor: S. Plank Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes P/NP grading. Admission by audition.
APST 745 - Baroque Orchestra Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Ensemble Group. Instructor: C. Meints Caldwell Consent of the Instructor Required: No
APST 748 - Javanese Gamelan Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
In this course you will learn to perform Central Javanese gamelan (a percussion-based ensemble featuring gongs and keyed instruments. No prior musical experience is necessary. By the end of the class, however, students will have gained a basic understanding of how the music is constructed, along with cultural matter specific to its performance. Throughout the semester students will be encouraged to take turns on all the different instruments but work towards ensemble rather than individual expression for a final performance. Enrollment Limit: 20 Instructor: J. Fraser Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 749 - Sumatran Talempong Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: First Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
In this course you will learn to play village-style talempong from West Sumatra that features interlocking drums and kettle gongs.
No prior musical experience is necessary. By the end of the class, however, student will have gained a basic understanding of how the music is constructed, along with cultural matters specific to its performance. Throughout the semester students will be encouraged to take turns on all the different instruments but work towards ensemble rather than individual expression for a final performance. Enrollment Limit: 6 Instructor: J. Fraser Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 800 - Chamber Music Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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 upper class students who need to complete an ensemble requirement. Enrollment Limit: By Placement Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Deans Consent Prerequisites & Notes Individual ensembles may be offered for P/NP grading only at the discretion of the ensemble coach.
APST 802 - Orchestral Repertoire for Woodwinds Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A study of works from the standard repertoire with emphasis on concepts of style and ensemble. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: R. Hawkins, G. Sakakeeny Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Enrollment Limit: 12 (3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons). May be repeated for credit a maximum of two times. One semester may be used toward the small ensemble requirement for woodwind students. Priority will be given to third, fourth and fifth-year students.
APST 804 - Orchestral Repertoire for Brasses Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
A study of works from the standard repertoire with emphasis on concepts fo style and ensemble. Required for all brass majors Instructor: L. Allen Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes
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APST 805 - Contemporary Chamber Music Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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 upper class students who need to complete an ensemble requirement. Enrollment Limit: By Placement Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Deans Consent Prerequisites & Notes Individual ensembles may be offered for P/NP grading only at the discretion of the ensemble coach.
APST 806 - Advanced String Quartet Seminar Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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: By Placement Instructor: G. Fulkerson Consent of the Instructor Required: Deans Consent Prerequisites & Notes One semester of previous work together required.
APST 807 - Oberlin Improvisation and Newmusic Collective Next Offered: Fall 2015 & Spring 2015 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Ensemble devoted to learning trans-idiomatic improvisation techniques and indeterminate pieces in a workshop setting. In addition to weekly full ensemble rehearsals, participation in a small breakout ensemble is required. It is expected that these small ensembles will spend a significant amount of time rehearsing outside of class. Class time is spent hearing from these ensembles and from small impromptu formations, and with rehearsing full ensemble pieces. Improvisational experience and conventional instrumental virtuosity not required (though welcome). Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: J.W. Park Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 808 - Performance & Improvisation Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: Fall and Spring Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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: By Placement 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 Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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 upper class students. Enrollment Limit: By Placement Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Deans Consent
APST 812 - Double Bass Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Preparation and performance of ensemble repertoire for double bass (duos, trios, quartets, etc.). Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: T. Rowell Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 814 - Harp Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: Y. Kondonassis Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 815 - Guitar Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
This course will cover ensemble repertoire and chamber music for guitarists. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: S. Aron Consent of the Instructor Required: No Prerequisites & Notes Open to guitar majors.
APST 820 - Ensembles for Harpists Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: Y. Kondonassis Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 821 - Ensembles for Percussionists Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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 Students may elect the two-credit option in consultation with advisor.
APST 822 - Ensembles for Guitarists Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Includes the assignment of guitarists to chamber music groups or to larger ensembles as needed. Enrollment Limit: 8 Instructor: S. Aron Consent of the Instructor Required: No
APST 825 - Oberlin Percussion Group Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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. Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: M. Rosen Consent of the Instructor Required: No
APST 841 - Viola da Gamba Consort Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
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 Instructor: C. Meints Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Second semester open to students who have completed the Winter Term beginning gamba class, as well as to advanced players.
APST 842 - Lute Consort Next Offered: Fall 2013 Semester Offered: Fall Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Lute Consort. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: M. Manderen Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
APST 843 - Baroque Ensemble Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits 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: By Placement Instructor: Staff Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes P/NP grading. Students add APST 843 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Admission by audition.
APST 844 - Renaissance Flute/Recorder Ensemble Next Offered: Fall 2015 & Spring 2016 Semester Offered: First and Second Semester Half Course Credits: 2 Credits Attribute: CNDP
Study of performance on Renaissance recorders. Repertoire is chosen from a different area of concentration each semester. Enrollment Limit: 10 Instructor: M. Lynn Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes Requires one coached rehearsal per week as well as outside practice and rehearsal. This course also requires preparation of a performance/research project involving source materials related to the music or playing of Renaissance flutes/recorders.
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