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Fine & Performing Arts, Music

Fine & Performing Arts: Music (FAM)
Fine & Performing Arts: Music History (FAMH)
Fine & Performing Arts: Music History (FAMT)
Fine & Performing Arts: Core (FAC)

Fine & Performing Arts: Music

The course descriptions listed are updated from time to time as information changes. The University reserves the right to terminate or change these requirements as and when it deems appropriate.

FAM 202E-W UNIVERSITY CHOIR (0.00 - 2.00) Students will study, prepare and sing in performance, choral literature from the Gothic to the present.     

FAM 203 BEGINNING CLASS VOICE (2.00) Involves basic vocal technique and music reading for non music minors or majors with little or no prior vocal experience. Studies very easy classical or popular repertoire.     

FAM 204 INTERMEDIATE CLASS VOICE (2.00) Continuation of FAM 203. Intermediate level vocal technique and music reading. Studies very easy classical or popular repertoire. Additional Prerequisite(s): or permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): FAM 203;   

FAM 205 BEGINNING CLASS GUITAR (2.00) Introduces the guitar and music reading for music minors or majors with little or no prior guitar experience. Studies very easy classical or popular repertoire.     

FAM 206 INTERMEDIATE CLASS GUITAR (2.00) Continuation of FAM 205. Focuses on development of music reading. Studies technical patterns and exercises. Easy classical or popular repertoire and improvisation. Additional Prerequisite(s): or permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): FAM 205;   

FAM 214E-W APPLIED MUSIC: VIOLIN (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in violin.     

FAM 216E-W APPLIED MUSIC: VIOLA (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in viola.     

FAM 218E-W APPLIED MUSIC: CELLO (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in cello.     

FAM 221E-W APPLIED MUSIC: FLUTE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in flute.     

FAM 223E-W APPLIED MUSIC: OBOE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in oboe.     

FAM 225E-W APPLIED MUSIC: BASSOON (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in bassoon.     

FAM 227E-W APPLIED MUSIC: RECORDER (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in recorder.     

FAM 230E-W COLLEGIUM MUSICUM (0.00 - 2.00) Performing ensemble designed to offer students a chance to explore music from the 13th through the early 18th centuries. Through the use of early instruments and voice, students will develop an understanding of musical forms, performance practices and styles in both sacred and secular traditions. A wide variety of topics will be examined including early medieval chant, troubadour songs, sacred motets and mass movements, Renaissance dances, and music composed at the European courts. Additional Prerequsite(s): or permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235;   

FAM 235 FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC (3.00) Introduces the fundamental concepts of music. Acquires understanding of important historical, theoretical and performance issues. Explores basic music elements: sound, the notational system, meter, scales, key, intervals, chords, harmony, and simple forms. Students will establish a working vocabulary of musical terms and develop reading, writing, and listening skills essential to music literacy.   Corequisite(s): FAM 236.  

FAM 236 BASIC MUSICIANSHIP (2.00) Designed to improve a student's musicianship skills. Focuses on sight singing and dictation of diatonic melodies in major and minor keys (treble and bass clefs); sight reading of rhythms in simple and compound meters; and performance at the keyboard of scales, intervals, and triads.   Corequisite(s): FAM 235.  

FAM 240 BEGINNING CLASS PIANO (2.00) Introduces the keyboard and music reading to non music minors or majors with little or no prior keyboard experience. Studies very easy classical or popular repertoire.     

FAM 246E-W APPLIED MUSIC: VOICE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in voice. Additional prerequisite(s): or permission of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 203 FAM 204;   

FAM 247E-W APPLIED MUSIC: PIANO (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in piano. Additional prerequisite(s): or permission of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 240 FAM 241;   

FAM 248E-W APPLIED MUSIC: GUITAR (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in guitar. Accommodates any level of guitar understanding of chords and chord relationships. Advanced levels explore scales and improvisation. Additional prerequisite(s): or permission of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 205 FAM 206;   

FAM 252E-W APPLIED MUSIC: BANJO (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in banjo.     

FAM 259E-W JAZZ ENSEMBLE (0.00 - 2.00) The Regis Jazz Ensemble explores the American jazz repertoire, covering a variety of styles that developed from the early 20th century to today. Ensemble is open to wind, percussion, piano, bass, guitar, and brass instruments.     

FAM 261E-W APPLIED MUSIC: CLARINET (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in clarinet.     

FAM 269E-W CHAMBER ENSEMBLE (0.00 - 2.00) The Regis Chamber Ensemble explores music from 1750 to today, concentrating on the wealth of symphonic literature for orchestral strings and woodwinds.     

FAM 280E-W APPLIED MUSIC: SAXOPHONE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in saxophone.     

FAM 282E-W APPLIED MUSIC: TRUMPET (1.00 - 2.00) Provides individual instruction in trumpet.     

FAM 284E-W APPLIED MUSIC: TROMBONE (1.00) Provides individual instruction in trombone.     

FAM 402E-W CONCERT CHOIR (0.00 - 2.00) Advanced choral ensemble work including more complex and challenging literature as well as on- and off-campus performance. Prerequisite(s): Audition required.    

FAM 409A APPLIED VOICE: TECHS & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction for voice designed for students with prior vocal training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor, Majors or Minors only. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 409B APPLIED VOICE: TECHS & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 409A. Private instruction for voice designed for students with prior vocal training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 409A;   

FAM 409C APPLIED VOICE: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 409B. Private instruction for voice designed for students with prior vocal training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Additional Prerequisite(s): Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 409B;   

FAM 409D APPLIED VOICE: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 409C. Private instruction for the voice. Offers students with substantial prior vocal training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Additional Prerequisite(s): Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 409C;   

FAM 414E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV VIOLIN (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in violin. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 214E;   

FAM 415A APPLIED VIOLIN: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the violin designed for students with prior string training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire form the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and permission of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 415B APPLIED VIOLIN: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 415A. Private instruction on the violin designed for students with prior string training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to the contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 415A;   

FAM 415C APPL VIOLIN: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 415B. Private instruction on the violin designed for students with prior string training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the violin. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 415B;   

FAM 415D APPLIED VIOLIN: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 415C. Private instruction on the violin. Offers students with substantial prior string training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 415C;   

FAM 416E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV VIOLA (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in viola. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 216E;   

FAM 417A APPLIED VIOLA: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the viola designed for students with prior string training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 417B APPLIED VIOLA: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 417A. Private instruction on the viola designed for students with prior string training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of techniques suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 417A;   

FAM 417C APPLIED VIOLA: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 417B. Private instruction on the viola designed for students with prior string training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the viola. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 417B;   

FAM 417D APPLIED VIOLA: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 417C. Private instruction on the viola. Offers students with substantial prior string training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 417C;   

FAM 418E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV CELLO (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in cello. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequsite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 218E;   

FAM 419A APPLIED CELLO: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the cello designed for students with prior string training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 419B APPLIED CELLO: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 419A. Private instruction on the cello designed for students with prior string training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 419A;   

FAM 419C APPLIED CELLO: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 419B. Private instruction on the cello designed for students with prior string training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the cello. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 419B;   

FAM 419D APPLIED CELLO: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 419C. Private instruction on the cello. Offers students with substantial prior string training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 419C;   

FAM 421E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV FLUTE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in flute. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 221E;   

FAM 422A APPLIED FLUTE: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the flute designed for students with prior woodwind training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 422B APPLIED FLUTE: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 422A. Private instruction on the flute designed for students with prior woodwind training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 422A;   

FAM 422C APPLIED FLUTE: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 422B. Private instruction on the flute designed for students with prior woodwind training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the flute. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 422B;   

FAM 422D APPLIED FLUTE: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 422C. Private instruction on the flute. Offers students with substantial prior woodwind training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 422C;   

FAM 423E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV OBOE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in oboe. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequsite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 223E;   

FAM 424A APPLIED OBOE: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the oboe designed for students with prior woodwind training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 424B APPLIED OBOE: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 424A. Private instruction on the oboe designed for students with prior woodwind training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 424A;   

FAM 424C APPLIED OBOE: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 424B. Private instruction on the oboe designed for students with prior woodwind training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the oboe. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 424B;   

FAM 424D APPLIED OBOE: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 424C. Private instruction on the oboe. Offers students with substantial prior woodwind training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 424C;   

FAM 425E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV BASSOON (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in bassoon. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 225E;   

FAM 426A APPLIED BASSOON: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the bassoon designed for students with prior woodwind training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and permission of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 426B APPL BASSOON: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 426A. Private instruction on the bassoon designed for students with prior woodwind training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 426A;   

FAM 426C APPL BASSOON: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 426B. Private instruction on the bassoon designed for student with prior woodwind training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the bassoon. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 426B;   

FAM 426D APPL BASSOON: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 426C. Private instruction on the bassoon. Offers students with substantial prior woodwind training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 426C;   

FAM 427E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV RECORDER (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in recorder. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 227E;   

FAM 428A APPL RECORDER: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the recorder designed for students with prior woodwind training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the medieval period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 428B APPL RECORDER: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 428A. Private instruction on the recorder designed for students with prior woodwind training. Surveys repertoire from the medieval period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 428A;   

FAM 428C APPL RECORDER: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 428B. Private instruction on the recorder designed for students with prior woodwind training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the recorder. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 428B;   

FAM 428D APPL RECORDER: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 428C. Private instruction on the recorder. Offers students with substantial prior woodwind training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 428C;   

FAM 430E-W CONCERT COLLEGIUM MUSICUM (0.00 - 2.00) Explores an array of literature from Gregorian Chant through the works of J.S. Bach. Advanced participants perform on- and off-campus. Additional Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 230E;   

FAM 442E-W PIANO ENSEMBLE (0.00 - 2.00) The Piano Ensemble is designed for intermediate to advanced pianists. Offers an ensemble opportunity for piano performance. May include piano duets and/or trios, quartets, quintets, with strings or winds. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 247E or FAM 467E;   

FAM 443A APPLIED PIANO: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the piano designed for students with prior keyboard training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 443B APPLIED PIANO: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 443A. Private instruction on the piano designed for students with prior keyboard training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 443A;   

FAM 443C APPLIED PIANO: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 443B. Private instruction on the piano designed for students with prior keyboard training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the keyboard. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 443B;   

FAM 443D APPLIED PIANO: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 443C. Private instruction on the piano. Offers students with substantial prior keyboard training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 443C;   

FAM 448E-W GUITAR ENSEMBLE (0.00 - 2.00) Emphasizes styles of music, dynamics, rhythm and harmonic structure in an acoustic ensemble. Additional Prerequite(s): and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 248E;   

FAM 449A APPLIED GUITAR: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the guitar designed for students with prior fretboard training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and Minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 449B APPLIED GUITAR: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 449A. Private instruction on the guitar designed for students with prior fretboard training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 449A;   

FAM 449C APPL GUITAR: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 449B. Private instruction on the guitar designed for students with prior fretboard training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the guitar. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 449B;   

FAM 449D APPLIED GUITAR: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 449C. Private instruction on the guitar. Offers students with substantial prior fretboard training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 449C;   

FAM 452E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADV BANJO (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction on the banjo. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 252E;   

FAM 453A APPLIED BANJO: TECH & PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the banjo designed for students with prior fretboard training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the 18th century to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors and minors only and Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 453B APPLIED BANJO: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 453A. Private instruction on the banjo designed for students with prior fretboard training. Surveys repertoire from the 18th century to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 453A;   

FAM 453C APPLIED BANJO: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 453B. Private instruction on the banjo designed for students with prior fretboard training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the banjo. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Approval of Program Director Required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 453B;   

FAM 453D APPLIED BANJO: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 453C. Private instruction on the banjo. Offers students with substantial prior fretboard training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 453C;   

FAM 459E-W CONCERT JAZZ ENSEMBLE (0.00 - 2.00) The Regis Concert Jazz Ensemble continues to explore material covered in FAM 259 with a focus on performance practice, especially improvisation and arrangement. The ensemble is open to wind, percussion, piano, bass, guitar, and brass instruments. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 259E;   

FAM 461E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADVANCED CLARINET (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction in clarinet. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 261E;   

FAM 462A APPLIED CLARINET: TECH AND PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the clarinet designed for students with prior woodwind training and knowledge of basic music theory. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to the contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): Majors or Minors only. Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 462B APPLIED CLARINET: TECH & PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 462A. Private instruction on the clarinet designed for students with prior woodwind training. Surveys repertoire from the classical period to contemporary styles. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Additional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 462A;   

FAM 462C APPLIED CLARINET: TECH & PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 462B. Private instruction on the clarinet designed for students with prior woodwind training. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the clarinet. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Additional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 462B;   

FAM 462D APPLIED CLARINET: TECH & PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 462C. Private instruction on the clarinet. Offers students with substantial prior woodwind training a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Additional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 462C;   

FAM 466E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADVANCED VOICE (1.00 - 2.00) Advanced vocal instruction, including more complex and challenging literature as well as exploring opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Audition required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 246E;   

FAM 467E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADVANCED PIANO (1.00 - 2.00) Advanced piano instruction, including more complex and challenging literature as well as exploring exploring opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Audition Required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 247E;   

FAM 468E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADVANCED GUITAR (1.00 - 2.00) Advanced instruction, including more complex and challenging literature as well as exploring opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 248E;   

FAM 469E-W CONCERT CHAMBER ENSEMBLE (0.00 - 2.00) The Regis Concert Chamber Ensemble explores symphonic literature from 1750 with an emphasis on material that demands a higher level of performance technique and mastery than FAM 269-Chamber Ensemble (such as concertos and solo repertoire). Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 269E;   

FAM 480E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADVANCED SAXOPHONE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction on the saxophone. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 280E;   

FAM 481A APPLIED SAXOPHONE: TECH AND PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the saxophone designed for students with prior saxophone training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Addtional Prerequisite(s): Major and minors only. Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 481B APPLIED SAXOPHONE: TECH AND PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 481A. Private instruction on the saxophone designed for students with prior saxophone training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 481A;   

FAM 481C APPLIED SAXOPHONE: TECH AND PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 481B. Private instruction on the saxophone designed for students with prior saxophone training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the saxophone. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 481B;   

FAM 481D APPLIED SAXOPHONE: TECH AND PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 481C. Private instruction on the saxophone. Offers students with substantial prior saxophone knowledge a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 481C;   

FAM 482E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADVANCED TRUMPET (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction on the trumpet. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 282E;   

FAM 483A APPLIED TRUMPET: TECH AND PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the trumpet designed for students with prior trumpet training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Addtional Prerequisite(s): Major and minors only. Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 483B APPLIED TRUMPET: TECH AND PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 483A. Private instruction on the trumpet designed for students with prior trumpet training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 483A;   

FAM 483C APPLIED TRUMPET: TECH AND PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 483B. Private instruction on the trumpet designed for students with prior trumpet training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the trumpet. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 483B;   

FAM 483D APPLIED TRUMPET: TECH AND PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 483C. Private instruction on the trumpet. Offers students with substantial prior trumpet knowledge a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 483C;   

FAM 484E-W APPLIED MUSIC: ADVANCED TROMBONE (1.00 - 2.00) Provides advanced individual instruction on the trombone. Offers opportunities for on- and off-campus performance. Additional Prerequisite(s): or Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 284E;   

FAM 485A APPLIED TROMBONE: TECH AND PERF I (1.00 - 2.00) Private instruction on the trombone designed for students with prior trombone training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Addtional Prerequisite(s): Major and minors only. Permission of Instructor required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 235 FAM 236;   

FAM 485B APPLIED TROMBONE: TECH AND PERF II (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 485A. Private instruction on the trombone designed for students with prior trombone training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on development of technique suitable for student's level of proficiency. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 485A;   

FAM 485C APPLIED TROMBONE: TECH AND PERF III (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 485B. Private instruction on the trombone designed for students with prior trombone training and knowledge of basic music theory. Focuses on two pieces from different style periods that demonstrates an upper intermediate to advanced technical proficiency on the trombone. Culminates in end-of-semester student recital. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 485B;   

FAM 485D APPLIED TROMBONE: TECH AND PERF IV (1.00 - 2.00) Continuation of FAM 485C. Private instruction on the trombone. Offers students with substantial prior trombone knowledge a chance to continue private studies. Continues to develop material suitable for performance. May include a student recital. Addtional Prerequisite(s): or Approval of Program Director required. Prerequisite(s): FAM 485C;   

FAM 490E-W INDEPENDENT STUDY/MUSIC: (1.00 - 3.00) Explores area of special interest. Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair.     

FAM 498E-W INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC: (3.00) Provides practical experience and intellectual guidance in an area of music.     

FAM 499 SENIOR THESIS: MUSIC IN THE ARTS (3.00) Offers sequence of practical activities covering topics such as ensemble direction, development of repertoire, designing outreach programs, grant writing, implementation of curriculum and arts management. NOTE: Fourth year music majors only. Prerequisite(s): Majors only. Senior standing required.    

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