Brock University Undergraduate Calendar

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Music Courses
*MUSI 1F00 Music in Popular Culture (also offered as PCUL 1F00) Survey of developments in blues, jazz, rock and related genres of popular music. Lectures, 3 hours per week; listening assignments. Note: major credit will not be granted to Music majors. MUSI 1F10 Listening to Music Music appreciation course for students with little or no formal instruction in music. Discussion of basic musical materials, instrumentation, forms and techniques for listening critically. Development of a listening repertoire of representative compositions from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Note: major credit will not be granted to Music majors. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 1P11 or 1P12. MUSI 1F50 History of Music from Medieval to Modern Times Survey of styles in Western art music; analysis of representative musical compositions with assigned readings from secondary literature. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Note: a level of musical literacy equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments is required. MUSI 1F90 Theory and Composition I Two-part counterpoint up to fifth species; principles of text-setting; writing of short compositions without cantus firmus; common practice harmony; introduction to form and analysis; study of motivic development in short one and two part compositions; may include use of music notation software. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined) majors or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: successful completion of placement tests in theory equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments. Co-requisites: MUSI 2Y05 and 2Y06. MUSI 1F92 Applied Music I Individual and group instruction in one of the following: piano, harpsichord, organ, voice, classical guitar or any approved concert band and orchestral instrument. Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals. Restriction: permission of the Department. See Entrance Requirements for Music Majors. Note: lesson fee may be required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 1P81 Instrumental or Vocal Study I Individual instruction in one of the following: piano, harpsichord, organ, voice, classical guitar or any approved concert band and orchestral instrument. Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms. Restriction: permission of the Department. See Entrance Requirements for Music Majors. Note: basic performance skills and solo audition required. Lesson fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 1P83 Choral Ensemble I Selected choral literature in rehearsal and performance; development of vocal and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Note: participation in one of the following two ensembles is required: 1) chamber choir; 2) women's chorus. Pitch matching skills required; sight singing skills strongly recommended. Concert uniform is required. Competent vocalists from the University and community are encouraged to audition. MUSI 1P84 Wind Ensemble I Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Note: previous ensemble experience required. Competent instrumentalists from the University and community are encouraged to audition. MUSI 1P86 Symphony Orchestra I Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Note: membership fee may be required. MUSI 1Y85 Percussion Ensemble I Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments, development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 1.5 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Note: competent percussionists from the University and community are encouraged to audition. MUSI 2F90 Theory and Composition II Eighteenth-century counterpoint; writing of short binary and ternary compositions; three-part fugal expositions; chromatic harmony up to enharmonic modulation; form and analysis; may include use of music notation software. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined) majors or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUSI 1F90 or permission of the instructor. Co-requisites: MUSI 3Y05 and 3Y06. MUSI 2F92 Applied Music II Continuation of instrumental or vocal study. Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals. Prerequisite: MUSI 1F92. Note: the prerequisite may be satisfied with its equivalent by audition. Lesson fee may be required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 2M90-2M99 Special Topics Selected topics in music literature involving historical, musicological, analytical or performance issues. MUSI 2P00 Music of the World's Peoples Exploration of music as a part of culture through the study of diverse musical traditions (music of the Middle East, Far East, India, aboriginal North America) including analysis of representative vocal and instrumental forms. Topics may include music's role in religion, ritual, economics and politics. Lectures, 3 hours per week. MUSI 2P21 Accompanying I Supervised experience in keyboard accompaniment. Skills include part reduction, interpretation, rehearsal strategies, performance preparation. Seminar, 1 hour alternating weeks for two terms; skills classes, supervised rehearsals, performances, minimum 1 hour per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. MUSI 2P40 Vocal Techniques Practical and theoretical instruction in vocal technique. Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms. Restriction: consult the instructor for permission to register. Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent. Co-requisite: MUSI 1P83, 2P83, 3P83 or 4P83. Not open to students who have taken MUSI 1F92, 1P81, 2F92, or 2P81 if in voice. MUSI 2P41 Woodwind Techniques Practical and theoretical instruction in woodwind instruments. Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms. Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Note: instrumental rental fee may be required. MUSI 2P42 Brass Techniques Practical and theoretical instruction in brass instruments. Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms. Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Note: instrumental rental fee may be required. MUSI 2P43 Percussion Techniques Practical and theoretical instruction in percussion instruments. Lectures, 1.5 hours per week for 2 terms. Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Note: instrumental rental fee may be required. MUSI 2P44 String Techniques Practical and theoretical instruction in string instruments. Lectures, 1.5 hour per week for 2 terms. Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Note: instrumental rental fee may be required. #MUSI 2P70 Popular Music and Society (also offered as COMM 2P70, PCUL 2P70 and SOCI 2P70) Critical approaches to popular music in its social, cultural, political and economic contexts. Lectures, seminar, lab, 4 hours per week Restriction: open to MUSI (single and combined), COMM, PCUL and SOCI (single or combined) majors until date specified in the Registration guide. Prerequisite: one of MUSI 1F00, 1F50, COMM 1F90, PCUL 1F92, SOCI 1F90 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in POLI 2P70, MUSI (COMM/PCUL) 3P70 and MUSI (COMM/PCUL/SOCI) 3P72. MUSI 2P81 Instrumental or Vocal Study II Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study. Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week for two terms; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week for two terms. Prerequisite: MUSI 1F92 or 1P81. Note: lesson fee; consult the Department. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 2P83 Choral Ensemble II Selected choral literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 1P83. Note: participation in one of the following two ensembles is required: 1) chamber choir; 2) women's chorus. Basic sight singing-reading and concert uniform are required. MUSI 2P84 Wind Ensemble II Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 1P84. MUSI 2P86 Symphony Orchestra II Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 1P86. Note: membership fee may be required. MUSI 2P93 Conducting I Introduction to historical, theoretical and practical aspects of ensemble conducting. Topics include basic patterns, baton techniques, notational terminology and instrumental transpositions. Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required. Prerequisite: Royal Conservatory Grade II rudiments or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Co-requisites: MUSI 1P83 or 1P84. Note: keyboard skills strongly recommended. MUSI 2P94 Choral Methods I Introduction to historical, theoretical and practical aspects of directing children's, youth and adult choirs. Topics include: vocal development, physiology and training; basic audition and rehearsal procedures, score selection and evaluation. Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required. Prerequisites: MUSI 1P83 and 2P93 or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: one of MUSI 2P83, 3P83, 4P83. MUSI 2P98 Computers in Music I Introduction to computer music applications, including software for score writing. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50 and 1F90. Note: basic familiarity with a Windows environment is required. MUSI 2P99 Computers in Music II Use of computer software for transcription, composition and scholarly publication. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUSI 2P98. MUSI 2Y05 Aural Skills I Aural perception of diatonic musical materials, simple and compound meters, rhythm and elementary chromaticism through sight-reading, dictation and recognition exercises. Lectures, 2 hours per week for two terms. Restriction: permission of the instructor (aural placement test) required; consult the Department. Co-requisites: MUSI 1F90 and 2Y06. MUSI 2Y06 Keyboard Harmony I Introduction to figured bass, melodic harmonization, harmonic progressions and score-reading. Tutorial each week for two terms. Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined) majors. Co-requisites: MUSI 1F90 and 2Y05. MUSI 2Y85 Percussion Ensemble II Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 1.5 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 1Y85. MUSI 3F92 Applied Music III Continuation of instrumental or vocal study. Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals. Restriction: permission of the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 2F92 (minimum 75 percent). Note: lesson fee may be required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 3P02 Recital I Preparation and execution of a public recital program under the supervision of the student's principal teacher. Private instruction, 30 minutes per week. Restriction: permission of the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 2F92 (minimum 80 percent). Co-requisite: MUSI 3F92 or 4F92. Note: lesson fee required. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department by April 1. MUSI 3P20 Piano Pedagogy Methodologies for teaching all ages and all levels. Historical treatises and educational materials, current research and practical teaching experiences. Topics include sequencing and reinforcement of technical and musical concepts, critical evaluation of methods, curriculum design, problem solving techniques and communication skills. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Note: Royal Conservatory of Music Grade VIII (practical) or its equivalent is required. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 3F20.
MUSI 3P21 Accompanying II Supervised experience in keyboard accompaniment. Seminar, 1 hour alternating weeks for two terms; supervised rehearsals, performances, minimum 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 2P21. MUSI 3P30 Vocal Pedagogy Methodologies for teaching all levels, ages, and vocal classifications including technique, physiology and pathology of the voice. Topics include style, language, presentation skills and performance practice. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Note: Royal Conservatory of Music Grade VIII or its equivalent is required. MUSI 3P31 Diction for Singers Principles of pronunciation of song texts in English, Italian, German and French. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to singing. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. MUSI 3P60 Composition and Orchestration I Guided composition in two or more parts with analysis of selected works; orchestration and arranging for woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion and voices; use of music notation and sequencing software. Tutorial, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUSI 2F90. #MUSI 3P73 Popular Music and Youth Culture (also offered as PCUL 3P73 and COMM 3P73) Cultural relationship between young people and popular music. Topics include music's role in the formation of identity, the connection between musical taste and various forms of youth fashion or style, and the impact of new technologies on the ways in which young people access music. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to MUSI (single and combined), COMM, PCUL (single and combined) majors with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PCUL (COMM/FILM) 4V57. MUSI 3P81 Instrumental or Vocal Study III Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study. Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week; auditing performance seminar, 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 2F92 or 2P81. Note: lesson fee. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 3P83 Choral Ensemble III Selected choral literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 2P83. Note: participation in one of the following two ensembles is required: 1) chamber choir; 2) women's chorus. Intermediate sight-singing skills and concert uniform are required. MUSI 3P84 Wind Ensemble III Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretative skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 2P84. MUSI 3P86 Symphony Orchestra III Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 2P86. Note: membership fee may be required. MUSI 3P90 Approaches to Music Theory Since 1900 Introduction to Schoenberg's theories of thematic development, Schenkerian voice leading analysis, twelve-tone and elementary set theory, theories of rhythm and form. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50 and 2F90 or permission of the instructor. MUSI 3P91 History of Music in Canada Canadian music and its place in our culture from the earliest European influences to the works of modern Canadian composers, through analysis of selected compositions and an exploration of Canadian music-related industries. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUSI 1F50. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P53. MUSI 3P93 Conducting II Intermediate techniques for ensemble conducting. Topics include asymmetrical patterns, left-hand techniques, meter and tempo changes. Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required. Prerequisite: MUSI 2P93 or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: MUSI 2P83 or 2P84. Note: keyboard skills strongly recommended. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MUSI 2P95. MUSI 3P94 Choral Methods II Theory and practice of directing youth and adult choirs. Topics include advanced rehearsal procedures, performance practices, score preparation and analysis. Lectures, 3 hours per week; field assignments as required. Prerequisites: MUSI 2P83, 2P94 and 3P93 (2P95). Co-requisite: MUSI 3P83 or 4P83. *MUSI 3P95 Aesthetics of Music (also offered as GBLS 3P95) Issues of meaning, beauty, value, and greatness in music through analysis of selected readings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50; MUSI 2F90, GBLS 2P94 or permission of the instructor. MUSI 3P96 History of Music in the Baroque Era Styles, forms and genres from Monteverdi (c. 1600) to Bach (c. 1750), through analysis of selected compositions and readings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50 and 1F90. MUSI 3P97 History of Music in the 20th Century Styles, forms and genres from Mahler (c. 1890) to the present day, through the analysis of selected compositions and readings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50 and 1F90. MUSI 3P98 History of Music in the Classical Era Styles, forms and genres from the pre-Classical era (c. 1740) to Beethoven's late works through the analysis of selected compositions and readings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50 and 1F90. MUSI 3P99 History of Music in the Romantic Era Styles, forms and genres from Schubert (c. 1820) to Wolf (c. 1900) through the analysis of selected compositions and readings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F90 and 3P98 (2P51). MUSI 3Y05 Aural Skills II Aural perception of diatonic and chromatic musical materials, meter and rhythm through sight- singing, dictation and recognition exercises. Lectures, 2 hours per week for two terms. Prerequisite: MUSI 2Y05 or permission of the instructor. Co-requisites: MUSI 2F90 and 3Y06. MUSI 3Y06 Keyboard Harmony II Figured bass, melodic harmonization, harmonic progressions and score-reading. Tutorial each week for two terms. Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined) majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 2Y06. Co-requisites: MUSI 2F90 and 3Y05. MUSI 3Y85 Percussion Ensemble III Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 1.5 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 2Y85. MUSI 4F92 Applied Music IV Continuation of instrumental or vocal study. Private instruction, 1 hour per week; performance seminar, 2 hours per week; required participation in student recitals. Restriction: permission of the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 3F92 (minimum 75 percent). Note: lesson fee is required. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 4F99 Honours Thesis Independent study in an historical, theoretical, creative or applied area in which the student has developed a particular interest. Restriction: permission of the Department. Note: to be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise that study. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department for approval by April 1. MUSI 4P02 Recital II Preparation and execution of a public recital program under the supervision of the student's principal teacher. Private instruction, 30 minutes per week. Restriction: permission of the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 3P02 (minimum 80 percent). Co-requisite: MUSI 4F92. Note: lesson fee required. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department by April 1. MUSI 4P50 History of Music in the Middle Ages Styles, forms and genres from the earliest notated plainchant (c. 850) to the beginning of the Renaissance (c.1425) through investigation of original sources in facsimile and analysis of selected compositions and readings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50 and 1F90. MUSI 4P51 History of Music in the Renaissance Styles, forms and genres from the time of Machaut (c. 1350) to the early works of Monteverdi (c. 1600), through analysis of selected compositions and readings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUSI 1F50 and 1F90. MUSI 4P52 Eighteenth-Century Italian Opera Opera seria, opera buffa and the dramma giocoso from the works of Handel to Mozart. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50, 3P96 and 3P98. MUSI 4P53 Methodology and Research in Musicology Examination of sources for music research and a historical survey of musicological methodologies. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50; one credit from MUSI 3P96, 3P97, 3P98 and 3P99, 4P50, 4P51, 4P52, 4P54. MUSI 4P54 Singspiel and German Romantic Opera Development of German opera from its origins in the Singspiel tradition of the 18th century to the operas of Carl Maria von Weber. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 1F50, 3P98 and 3P99. MUSI 4P55 History of Music and Liturgy to 1600 Music in Christian liturgy from the Middle Ages to the end of the Renaissance. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUSI 4P50 or 4P51. MUSI 4P60 Composition and Orchestration II Guided composition in larger forms with analysis of selected works; orchestration/arranging for full orchestra or chorus; use of music notation and sequencing software. Tutorial, 3 hours per week. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: MUSI 2F90 and 3P60. #MUSI 4P70 Advanced Studies in Popular Music (also offered as COMM 4P70 and PCUL 4P70) Focus on a specific culture, genre, issue or historical era. Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to MUSI (single or combined), COMM and PCUL majors with approval to year 4 (honours) or permission of the instructor. MUSI 4P81 Instrumental or Vocal Study IV Continuation of individual instrumental or vocal study. Private instruction, 0.5 hour per week; auditing performance seminar, 1-2 hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 3F92 or 3P81. Note: lesson fee. Concert fee. Attendance at Department of Music professional "Encore" concert series is required. MUSI 4P83 Choral Ensemble IV Selected choral literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of vocal and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in field assignments as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 3P83. Note: participation in one of the following two ensembles is required; 1) chamber choir; 2) women's chorus. Advanced sight singing skills and concert uniform are required. MUSI 4P84 Wind Ensemble IV Selected wind literature in rehearsal and performance; continued development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 3P84. MUSI 4P86 Symphony Orchestra IV Selected symphonic literature in rehearsal and performance; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 3 hours per week for two terms in Department-approved community orchestra; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 3P86. Note: membership fee may be required. MUSI 4P94 Directed Reading in Music Theory Independent study of contemporary or historical theoretical monographs in consultation with the instructor. Restriction: permission of the instructor. Note: a major piece of written work is required. MUSI 4P95 Topics in the History of Theory Theories of harmony, melodic phraseology, organicism, the development of theories of sonata form and motivic development. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 2F90. MUSI 4P99 Independent Study Research project in an historical, theoretical, creative or applied area in which the student has developed a particular interest. Restriction: permission of the Department. Note: to be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise that study. A written proposal must be submitted to the Department for approval by April 1. MUSI 4Y85 Percussion Ensemble IV Selected percussion literature in rehearsal and performance for various combinations of percussion instruments; further development of sight-reading, technical and interpretive skills. Rehearsals, 1.5 hours per week for two terms; participation in dress rehearsals and concert performances as required. Restriction: permission of the instructor (audition) required; consult the Department. Prerequisite: MUSI 3Y85.