Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 551 MUP164 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS JAZZ IMPROVISATION I Theoretical and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation. May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: None. MUP181 / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. MUP182 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS CHAMBER SINGERS Practical and performance experience in various styles of vocal music. Open to all students on the basis of auditions. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. MUP209 / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS ELEMENTS OF CONDUCTING Essentials of conducting techniques used in choral and instrumental ensembles including terminology, interpretation, and styles. Prerequisites: None. MUP217 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS MUSIC THEATRE: BROADWAY SOLOS Study and in-class performance of scenes and solos from Broadway musical literature. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MUP217 may be repeated for credit. MUP225 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CLASS GUITAR I Emphasis on note-reading and folk-style harmonic accompaniment. Includes finger- style playing. Stresses development of efficient practice techniques and proper sitting and hand positions. Prerequisites: None. MUP226 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CLASS GUITAR II Note-reading range including second position and parts of higher positions. Classical, popular, Latin, and other styles of music. Theory including scales, keys, and chord construction. Technical exercises of both hands. Prerequisites: MUP225 or permission of instructor. MUP227 / 2 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CLASS GUITAR III Additional fingerboard positions. Ensemble techniques and performance. Prerequisites: MUP226 or permission of instructor.