Courses
Ensemble Ear Training for Performance
Being able to quickly learn music by ear and retain it, to accurately play or sing what you are hearing in your head, and to recognize and respond to what others play in real time are among the mos
Advanced Rhythmic Techniques for Performers
A lab workshop specially designed to improve performers' understanding and mastery of different rhythmic concepts and their application on their instrument into various musical contexts.
Performance Ear Training for Bass 2
Continuation of PFET-376.
Performance Ear Training for Bass 1
Ear training with an emphasis on practical performance experience. Recognizing pitch, rhythm, harmony, and timbre by ear and responding on the student's instrument.
Performance Ear Training for Voice 2
Continuation of PFET-373.
Performance Ear Training for Voice 1
Ear training with an emphasis on practical performance experience. Recognizing pitch, rhythm, harmony, and timbre by ear. Emphasis on sight-reading. Some dictation.
Performance Ear Training for Percussion 2
Continuation of PFET-370.
Performance Ear Training for Percussion 1
Ear training with an emphasis on practical performance experience. Recognizing pitch, rhythm, harmony, and timbre by ear and responding on the student's instrument in class. Some dictation.
Performance Ear Training for Guitar 2
Continuation of PFET-367.
Performance Ear Training for Guitar 1
Ear training with an emphasis on practical performance experience. Recognizing pitch, rhythm, harmony, and timbre by ear and responding on the student's instrument in class. Some dictation.
Performance Ear Training for Keyboards 2
Continuation of PFET-364.
Performance Ear Training for Keyboards 1
Ear training with an emphasis on practical performance experience. Recognizing pitch, rhythm, harmony, and timbre by ear and responding on the student's instrument in class. Some dictation.
Performance Ear Training for Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Vibes 2
Continuation of PFET-361.
Performance Ear Training for Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Vibes 1
Ear training with an emphasis on practical performance experience. Recognizing pitch, rhythm, harmony, and timbre by ear and responding on the student's instrument in class. Some dictation.
Advanced Modal Ear Training
Traditional modes will briefly be reviewed and the basic techniques of practice and performance will be learned. Students will then learn and perform nontraditional/hybrid modes.
Jazz Solo Transcription
Transcription of recorded jazz solos from various periods. Classroom analysis and discussion.
Popular Song Transcription
Designed to teach the student how to transcribe songs and arrangements in current popular music. Most projects are chosen by the student in his/her area of musical interest.
Atonal Solfege 2
Continuation of ET-421, including the choral works of Webern.
Atonal Solfege 1
A continuation of solfege that concentrates on atonal music. Sol-fa syllables are not used.
Advanced Ear Training 2
Continuation of ET-411.