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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 401 | Worship Design & Leadership IA study of the principles and practice of designing effective worship services. This course is the classroom component related to local church practica, MUSI/WRSH 402 and 403. Course Credits: 3
NB: MUSI/WRSH 402 is most commonly taken as a co-requisite.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 401 | Worship Design and Leadership IA study of the principles and practice of designing effective worship services. This course is the classroom component related to local church practica, MUSI/WRSH 402 and 403. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WRSH 201, 301, and upper level standing
NB: MUSI/WRSH 402 is most commonly taken as a co-requisite
Cross-listed: WRSH 401. |
| 2025-2026 | MUSI 402 | Worship Design & Leadership IIA local church field placement covering the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that the student is given individual hands-on responsibilities over the semester in areas of strength, as well as opportunities for growth in other areas. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor. Course Credits: 1
NB: For those involved in leading worship teams in the field placement, MUSI 320 is required; MUSI 405 is recommended. For those involved in leading choirs/ensembles in the field placement, MUSI 405 is required. For those involved in a dramatic ministry in the field placement, THTR 383 is required. For those involved in digital media ministry in the field placement, ART 250/MCOM 231 is required.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 402 | Worship Design and Leadership 2A local church field placement covering the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that the student is given individual hands-on responsibilities over the semester in areas of strength, as well as opportunities for growth in other areas. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): WRSH 201, 301
MUSI/WRSH 401
NB: For those involved in leading worship teams in the field placement, MUSI 320 is required; MUSI 405 is recommended. For those involved in leading choirs/ensembles in the field placement, MUSI 405 is required. For those involved in a dramatic ministry in the field placement, THTR 383 is required. For those involved in digital media ministry in the field placement, ART 250/MCOM 231 is required.
Cross-listed: WRSH 402 |
| 2025-2026 | MUSI 403 | Worship Design & Leadership IIIA continuation of the local church field placement of MUSI 402, typically in the same church. The field placement covers the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that hands-on responsibilities in this semester are increased over those of MUSI 402. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church, and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 403 | Worship Design and Leadership IIIA continuation of the local church field placement of MUSI 402, typically in the same church. The field placement covers the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that hands-on responsibilities in this semester are increased over those of MUSI 402. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church, and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI/WRSH 402. (0 0; 1-0)
Cross-listed: WRSH 403 |
| 2024-2025 | MUSI 405 | Conducting IAn introduction to the principles and techniques of choral and instrumental conducting. The acquisition of fundamental conducting skills, facility in score reading and analysis, and rehearsal techniques are emphasized. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 325, 326; open to non Music majors by instructor's consent.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 405 | Conducting IAn introduction to the principles and techniques of choral and instrumental conducting. The acquisition of fundamental conducting skills, facility in score reading and analysis, and rehearsal techniques are emphasized. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 406 | Conducting IIThe study of conducting techniques required for difficult examples using traditional compositional techniques and contemporary compositions, including aleatory music. Topics include the refinement of patterns and gestures, score preparation, and the psychology of musical organizations. Students from the class may be selected for performances with the campus ensembles. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 405.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 406 | Conducting IIThe study of conducting techniques required for difficult examples using traditional compositional techniques and contemporary compositions, including aleatory music. Topics include the refinement of patterns and gestures, score preparation, and the psychology of musical organizations. Students from the class may be selected for performances with the campus ensembles. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 407 | Choral ArrangingAn introduction to choral arranging techniques. Materials are taken from classical music, popular melodies, carols, and original melodies. Student arrangements are performed and discussed in class as often as possible. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 325, 326 (may be taken concurrently).
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 407 | Choral ArrangingAn introduction to choral arranging techniques. Materials are taken from classical music, popular melodies, carols, and original melodies. Student arrangements are performed and discussed in class as often as possible. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 425 | Twentieth Century MusicAn examination of representative musical literature spanning the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including compositional practice, analysis, and approaches to history. Analytical issues are examined in response to questions of structural integrity, pitch and temporal organization, and the relationship of recent musical discourse to the tradition of the common practice. Students develop critical interpretive tools through engagement with musicological literature that addresses issues of history, the relationship of music and culture and aesthetic value. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 236, 325.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 425 | Twentieth Century MusicAn examination of representative musical literature spanning the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including compositional practice, analysis, and approaches to history. Analytical issues are examined in response to questions of structural integrity, pitch and temporal organization, and the relationship of recent musical discourse to the tradition of the common practice. Students develop critical interpretive tools through engagement with musicological literature that addresses issues of history, the relationship of music and culture and aesthetic value. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 427 | CompositionA continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semiprivate nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit). Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and instructor's permission. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 427 | CompositionA continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit). Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 428 | CompositionA continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester. Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 428 | CompositionA continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester. Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 429 | CompositionA continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester. Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 429 | CompositionA continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester. Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 430 | Foundations & Principles of Music EducationAn introduction to the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of music education. Topics covered include: program development, teaching methods, administration, supervision, and evaluation. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 430 | Foundations and Principles of Music EducationAn introduction to the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of music education. Topics covered include: program development, teaching methods, administration, supervision, and evaluation. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; and third or fourth year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
Cross-listed: EDUC 430 |
| 2024-2025 | MUSI 445 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 445 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 446 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 446 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 447 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 447 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 448 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 448 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 450 | Keyboard PedagogyThis course is designed to enable careful consideration of the dynamics of teacher and pupil interaction in private teaching, develop basic instruction skills at the piano with supervision and constructive feedback, enrich personal awareness of the current methods and materials available, and provide comprehensive coaching in studio management. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in performance option or instructor's permission. (1- 1 or 1-1)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 450 | Keyboard PedagogyThis course is designed to enable careful consideration of the dynamics of teacher and pupil interaction in private teaching, develop basic instruction skills at the piano with supervision and constructive feedback, enrich personal awareness of the current methods and materials available, and provide comprehensive coaching in studio management. Course Credits: 2
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 453 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 453 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 454 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 454 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 460 | Vocal PedagogyStudents study the anatomy and physiology of the breathing and phonatory mechanisms of the larynx, and the acoustical laws required for optimum resonation of the singing voice, with practical applications for interaction of teacher and pupil in private studio teaching. Students in the course give basic instruction in voice under the supervision of the instructor. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in performance option or instructor's permission. (1-1 or 1-1)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 460 | Vocal PedagogyStudents study the anatomy and physiology of the breathing and phonatory mechanisms of the larynx, and the acoustical laws required for optimum resonation of the singing voice, with practical applications for interaction of teacher and pupil in private studio teaching. Students in the course give basic instruction in voice under the supervision of the instructor. Course Credits: 2
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 461 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 461 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 462 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 462 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 465 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 465 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 466 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 466 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 470 | Senior RecitalA one-hour recital, demonstrating ability in a wide range of musical styles, given by a student in the fourth year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the Department chair for approval. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 370 and, usually, two semesters of private study subsequent to the junior recital.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 470 | Senior RecitalA one-hour recital, demonstrating ability in a wide range of musical styles, given by a student in the fourth year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the department chairfor approval. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 481 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 481 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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