Music Courses
To enhance the knowledge of the applied lesson repertoire including historical background of the repertoire, theoretical syntheses of the music and performance aspects of the assigned work in applied lessons.
Private voice lessons.
Private voice lessons
Private voice lessons
Private instrument lessons.
Private instrument lessons.
Private instrument lessons.
Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in piano.
Private lessons in piano.
Private lessons in piano.
Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lesson in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).
Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).
Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).
To enhance the knowledge of the applied lesson repertoire including historical background of the repertoire, theoretical syntheses of the music and performance aspects of the assigned work in applied lessons.
Private voice lessons.
Private voice lessons. Repeatable.
Private voice lessons.
Private instrument lessons.
Private instrument lessons. Repeatable
Private lessons in Woodwinds. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Woodwind. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances. Repeatable.
Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Low Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in piano.
Private lessons in piano. Repeatable.
Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances. Repeatable.
Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.
Private lessons in Guitar. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances. Repeatable.
Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).
Private lesson in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion). Repeatable.
This course provides students the opportunity to experience a wide variety of musical concerts to enhance their knowledge and repertoire of various musical styles and genres. Pass or Fail.
Course fulfills students' attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.
Course fulfills students' attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.
Course fulfills students' attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.
Course fulfills students' attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.
Course fulfills students' attendance requirement at various recital events. Pass or Fail.
A beginning course in sight singing and aural recognition: all diatonic intervals, melodic phrases, and basic harmonic progression, and rhythms are studied.
A beginning course in music theory. Notation, rhythms, triads, triad function, embellishing tones, inversions, melodic phrases, and species counterpoint are studied.
A second course in sight singing and aural recognition; further use of diatonic melodies, simple and compound meters, further use of harmonic progressions are studied. Includes two hours aural theory per week.
A second course in music theory, extending into areas of seventh chords, secondary functions, modulations, and form. Includes two hours aural theory per week.
Small group instruction for student with little to no previous piano teaching. An introduction to keyboard fundamentals through the study of note reading, rhythm symbols, technique and playing early elementary level repertoire.
Small group instruction for students who have completed Class Piano I, or have limited prior piano training. Students may already read and play in both clefs. Studies; Easy classical repertoires; one octave major and minor scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions; simple harmonization, transportation, and sight-reading techniques.
Small group instruction at an early intermediate level for students who have successfully completed Class Piano II or who have had several semesters of previous training. Studies; Intermediate classical repertoire; major and minor scales, arpeggios, chord progression, transposition, sight-reading, and harmonization techniques.
The purpose of the course is to survey the fundamentals of English and French diction through study and implementation of the standard International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the
correct pronunciation of English and French consonants and vowels, and the diction rules of the two languages.
The purpose of the course is to survey the fundamentals of Italian and German diction through study and implementation of the standard International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the
correct pronunciation of Italian and German consonants and vowels, and the diction rules of the two languages.
A third course in music theory. A study of chromatic harmony including borrowed and altered chords, mode mixture, and additional forms. Two hours aural theory per week.
A third course in a sequence of music theory courses. In this course, students will learn chromatic harmony, contrapuntal genres, and classical forms. This course emphasizes the writing, hearing, and analysis of music. Two hours of aural theory per week.
A fourth semester course in music aural training and sight singing. This course will include a study of rhythmic dictation as well as melodic and harmonic dictation and sight singing in supertonic and leading tone sevenths, non-dominant seventh chords, decorative chromaticism, secondary dominants and modulation to closely related keys.
A fourth semester of study in music theory in more complex chords and analytical techniques for major trends in 19th and 20th century composition.
Small group instruction for students who have successfully completed Class Piano III or are already playing intermediate classical repertoire. Studies; Advanced classical repertoire; all major and minor scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, advanced sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization techniques.
Class Piano sequence of small group instruction in piano, is limited to 12 students per class. The courses range from beginning through late intermediate levels and are designed to develop skills and techniques applicable to all keyboard styles. Class Piano V is designed for students at the late intermediate level of technical skill. Students will be assigned individual pieces from the various eras of classical repertoire (Baroque through 20th Century). All students will work on technical and functional materials in a progressive, orderly manner. Materials will emphasize musicianship skills in correlation to keyboard proficiency examinations for continuing musical studies. Repeatable.
Basic Conducting is an introduction to conducting skills with an emphasis on the art and study of conducting, baton technique, left-hand technique, non-verbal communication, leadership, conducting terminology, transpositions, and score reading.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.
An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class.
An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class.
An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class.
Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.
Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.
Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.
Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.
Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.
Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.
Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.
Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.
Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.
Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers or instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.
Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos, and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers or instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.
Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers and instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.
String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting.
String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting.
String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting.
Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos...depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.
Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos...depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.
Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos...depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.
Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.
Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.
Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous choral or music experience. The purpose of the ECC Choral Association is to prepare the large choral work for performance along with the ECC College Choir and an area symphony during the Spring Semester of each academic year. The goal of the choir is to promote singing in the college and the community through the performance of quality choral repertoire and proper vocal technique. Repeatable.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.
A performance course open to all students and community members who have had previous musical experience. No audition required.
An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class.
An audition only performance ensemble focusing on vocal jazz and popular styles. Auditions will be held one week prior to the first week of class. Repeatable.
Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.
Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work. Repeatable.
Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.
Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester. Repeatable.
Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and will focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director.
Small jazz ensemble that is open to all students as well as community members and focus more on Jazz Soloists. The Jazz Combo is a studio band which prepares and presents concerts, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Open by the consent of the director. Repeatable
Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos, and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers or instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.
String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting.
String Ensemble is a course introducing the string chamber music repertoire performance and practice techniques through rehearsal, coaching, and performance in a small group setting. Repeatable.
Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos...depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.
Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible. Repeatable.
Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.
Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts. Repeatable.
An introductory course, Fundamentals of Music, teaches the student basic sets of musical skills and elements necessary for all music. This includes areas of study in music theory, intervals, triads in music, sight-singing, aural recognition of diatonic intervals, melodic phrases, and rhythms.
A historical survey of the development of music, intended to provide a background for the understanding and application of music.
An introduction to the music of the world's cultures, emphasizing their diversity and the uniqueness of each.
The course is designed as a historical survey of the development of Rock and Roll style music over the past 75 years. The purpose of this course is to broaden the style of music being studied at our college and to give the students a more concentrated look at the style of music that has shaped the last several generations.
The course is designed as a historical survey of the development of Jazz style music over the past 125 years. The purpose of this course is to broaden the style of music being studied at our college and to give the students a more concentrated look at the style of music that had shaped our culture.
A survey of the history of western music of the Romantic era through the twentieth century.
A study of art music, its styles and forms with emphasis on representative works from the standard repertoire including the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classic eras.
An introductory course for prospective music educators that focuses on a minimum 20 hours field experience, lesson and assessment planning, the role of music in the schools, and ethical and legal issues for educators. Students will study current teaching practices of general music, band, orchestra and choirs and develop a personal philosophy of music education.
A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.
Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.