• MUSC 3306: Jazz Improvisation I

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is the first in a two semester sequence designed to teach musicians the basics of jazz improvisation, especially with regards to the performance and understanding of historical jazz vocabulary, chord/scale relationships, rhythmic interaction within the ensemble, stylistic concepts of melodic interpretation, and the rhythmic invention of scales. Exercises will include performing required scales in a variety of rhythms, performing major and minor ii-V-I jazz vocabulary licks in all twelve keys, performing required jazz standards by memory, and transcribing and performing several historical jazz solos, written out and memorized. This course is required for instrumental performance majors in the Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music degree program.
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• MUSC 3307: Jazz Improvisation III

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This is the second course in a two-semester sequence This course continues concepts started in Jazz Improvisation I. Students will improve their ability to understand the nuances of improvising in varied genres and styles, guided by historical precedence. Exercises will include performing required scales in a variey of rhythms performing major and minor ii-V-I jazz vocabulary licks in all twelve keys, performing required jazz standards by memory, and transcribing examples of historic jazz solos representing the genres and styles discussed.
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• MUSC 3336: Percussion Ensemble III

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  Students will gain ensemble experience on a variety of percussion instruments. Available only to music majors who are pursuing the B. Mus degree or by permision of instructor. Audition required. This course may be repeated for credit.
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• MUSC 3350: Audio Fundamentals I

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course focuses on the study of the fundamentals of sound and how it can be captured, manipulated and reproduced. It functions as an Audio Lab for MUSC 3350 Music Technology I to cover non-computer aspects of sound and recording. This course is the first of two laboratory courses and aspects of sound, acoustics, psychoacoustics, recording, audio processing, mixing and mastering.
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• MUSC 3351: Audio Fundamentals I Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course focuses on the study of the fundamentals of sound and how it can be captured, manipulated and reproduced. It functions as an Audio Lab for MUSC 3350 Audio Fundamentals I to cover non-computer aspects of sound and recording. This course is the first of two laboratory courses and aspects of sound, acoustics, psychoacoustics, recording, audio processing, mixing and mastering. Corequisite:    MUSC 3350
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• MUSC 3352: Audio Fundamentals II

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course builds upon the foundations covered in MUSC 3350 Music Technology I, by developing more advanced skills in music notation programs and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), as well as introducing other multimedia tools such as video editing and graphic design software. It is the second of two courses focused to help students develop knowledge and skills of computer hardware and software that assist in content creation, multimedia production, and music instruction.
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• MUSC 3353: Audio Fundamentals II Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course focuses on the study of the fundamentals of sound and how it can be captured, manipulated, and reproduced. It functions as an Audio Lab for MUSC 3352 (Audio Fundamentals II) to cover non-computer aspects of sound and recording. This course is the second of two laboratory courses that cover aspects of sound, acoustics, psychoacoustics, recording, audio processing, mixing, and mastering. Corequisite:    MUSC 3352
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• MUSC 3355: Audio For Gaming

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic concepts and technology involved in designing, creating, implementing and delivering audio and effects for the gaming industry.
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• MUSC 3406: Jazz Chamber Music III

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  Chamber ensemble groups for jazz musicians. This ensemble will provide students with an opportunity to develop technical skill, sight-reading ability, and knowledge of the repertory related to the ensemble. It further allows students to synthesize musical, historical and cultural knowledge into meaningful artistic expression. Registration by permission of instructor. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
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• MUSC 3500: Recording Studio Operations

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course deals with the development and maintenance of a professional recording business, including the role of the engineer, producer and the use of music production techniques required to create a successful demo or completed project. Other concepts to be studied include budgeting for a project and the development of press kits, artist kits, and other areas that relate to public relations support for the artist, company and product. Students will apply these skills in creating projects for "Badger Records" the Snow College label.
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