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Required attendance at recitals and music convocations.

Course examines aspects of American popular music, as well as the influence of other American styles and European influences on the given subject. One general area per term is studied and topics may include The Swing Era, Music of the 1960's, The Jazz Age, American Music Theatre, and others. No prerequisite required, but basic musical terminology is helpful.

Introduction to the history of jazz from its development in America at the turn of the 20th century through the present. Emphasis on recognition of styles, prominent innovators and development of listening skills important for all forms of music.

Broad overview of the history and materials of Western music from the middle ages to the present.  Introduction to the major eras, styles, genres, and representative composers and works, including an introduction to the skills of reading written music and actively listening to recorded and live performance.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression.  Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week.  A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week.  Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required.  Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson provides the student a private one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Beginning to intermediate level private instruction designed to develop technical skills requisite to artistic self-expression. Enrollment in a one credit lesson provides the student a private, 30 minute lesson per week. A two credit lesson, provides the student a private, one hour lesson per week. Juried examination at conclusion of each semester required. Private lesson fee is applicable.

Drum line is open to any University student who plays a percussion instrument, or would like to learn to play drums. The drum line performs at all home football games, selected home basketball games, and off-campus events as selected by the director.

The premier large choral ensemble, Concert Choir is the major touring ensemble of the Music Department's choral division. It performs once or twice each semester in campus concerts, for official University events, and frequently appears in area churches. Membership is open by audition to University students who have previous choral experience and display fundamental vocal performance and musical reading skills. Concert Choir performs repertoire from the history of all choral traditions.

Membership is open to any university student who can display fundamental performance skills and musical proficiency on an orchestral string, brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument. The orchestra performs concerts on and off campus during the fall and spring semesters and is open to all university students through audition.

Membership is open to any university student who can display fundamental performance skills and musical proficiency on trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drum kit, bass guitar or guitar. The jazz ensemble performs concerts on and off campus during the fall and spring semesters and is open to all university students through audition.

An auditioned ensemble open to any University student.  Jazz Combo specializes in the development of instrumental performance techniques, with specific emphasis on music reading skills, jazz improvisation, and familiarity with all standard repertory and major recording artists.  Performances are required.

Select group of 12-16 voices, Jazz Singers is open by audition only to sophomore, junior, and senior members of Concert Choir. The ensemble specializes in the performance of standard and contemporary jazz repertoire. Performances are on-campus concerts and by invitation for off-campus events.

The Ottawa University Drum Line is the percussion ensemble at Ottawa University. The line consists of OU music majors, non-music majors, and community members joining together to perform the demanding repertoire for both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. Original repertory form in the style of contemporary marching band and drum corps drum lines is performed. Traditional and contemporary percussion ensemble repertory is also prepared for public performance and provides learning and performance experiences. Participation in the OU University Drum Line is by audition and invitation.

Membership is open to any university student who can display fundamental performance skills and musical proficiency on an instrument used in the band. During the fall semester, the band performs in the stands at all home football games, selected home varsity basketball games, and other performances. The drum line is selected by audition from students enrolled in the band. The band performs concerts on and off campus during the spring semester and is open to all university students though audition.

Non-auditioned band for brass, woodwind, and percussion players who perform at campus events as required.