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JMU491Y1 - Jazz Improvisation

Fixed Credit: 0.50

This course examines the artistic and technical aspects of improvised jazz performance. Analysis of improvised solos and group performances, approaches to practicing, developmental techniques and exercises, and general performance skills are among the topics covered. One hour.

Prerequisite: JMU291Y1

JMU492Y1 - Small Jazz Ensemble

Fixed Credit: 0.50

Students are assigned to small jazz ensembles by audition, rehearsing with faculty for one hour and independently for an additional two hours each week. Repertoire ranges from traditional to contemporary jazz styles. Attendance at all assigned sessions is required. Three hours minimum.

Prerequisite: By audition, In Year 4.

JMU493Y1 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Fixed Credit: 0.67

While a major ensemble for students enrolled in jazz performance, this ensemble is open to other performers by audition. Students rehearse and perform in concerts as assigned by the Performance Division throughout the academic year. Attendance at all assigned sessions is required. Six hours minimum.

Prerequisite: By audition, In Year 4.

JMU499H1 - Independent Study

Fixed Credit: 0.50

An intensive research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The project must be academically/artistically demanding and uniquely suitable for the individual student. Students propose a topic that is currently not covered in the curriculum or one that warrants further exploration related to research interests and/or musical goals. Available to 4th year students, upon completion of 3rd Year Jazz curriculum with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (B+), and availability of a full-time advisor from the Jazz division. Modes of assessment are determined through discussion between student and supervisor, but will usually include a public presentation of the research project.

Prerequisite: In Year 4. Permission of Division.

MMU100H1 - Lives in Music

Fixed Credit: 0.00

A survey of career paths that begin with an undergraduate degree in music. Discussion of the competencies required in various musical professions and strategies to develop them during undergraduate study. Classes led by members of the Faculty of Music teaching staff and guest lecturers.

MMU200H1 - Creative Identities in Music I

Fixed Credit: 0.33

In this course, we explore manifestations of expressive diversity in music, learn how it is shaped by human experience, and work towards developing tangible artefacts which reflect our personal vision of ourselves as creative professionals. Consisting of both individual and group exercises, assignments include video journals, debates, analytical writing, and a final project presented in-class, online, on stage, or in-community.

Prerequisite: In Year 2.

MMU201H1 - Creative Identities in Music II

Fixed Credit: 0.33

This course is a continuation of MMU200, designed to help students develop a personalized roadmap for future professional work. Assignments include creating a digital "Mini-festo," team debates, group role-playing exercises, video journals, analytical writing, and a major project.

Prerequisite: MMU200H1

OMU501Y1 - Operatic Staging

Fixed Credit: 1.33

Rehearsals for major operatic productions. Scenes or extracts from the operatic repertoire.

OMU502Y1 - Musical Coaching

Fixed Credit: 1.67

Individual and ensemble musical coaching for operatic performance majors.

OMU503Y1 - Voice

Fixed Credit: 0.67

Private instruction.

OMU504Y1 - Acting

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Theory and practice in acting technique, Alexander technique and pantomime.

OMU505H1 - French Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Practical approach to phonetics and diction, as applied to the performance of French operatic repertoire. CR/NCR

OMU506Y1 - Dance

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Exercise in physical training and coordination, together with general movement and dancing. CR/NCR

OMU508H1 - Italian Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Practical approach to phonetics and diction, as applied to the performance of Italian operatic repertoire. CR/NCR

OMU509H1 - Make-up

Fixed Credit: 0.17

Class instruction in basic and character make-up. Practical instruction as required in connection with specific performances. CR/NCR

OMU510H1 - German Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Practical approach to phonetics and diction, as applied to the performance of German operatic repertoire. CR/NCR

OMU511H1 - English Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

A practical approach to phonetics and diction as applied to the performance of operatic repertoire in English. CR/NCR

OMU601Y1 - Operatic Staging

Fixed Credit: 1.67

Rehearsals for major operatic productions. Scenes or extracts from the operatic repertoire.

OMU602Y1 - Musical Coaching

Fixed Credit: 2.00

Individual and ensemble musical coaching for operatic performance majors.

OMU603Y1 - Voice

Fixed Credit: 0.67

Private instruction.

OMU604Y1 - Acting

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Theory and practice of acting technique, Alexander technique and pantomime.

OMU605H1 - French Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Practical approach to phonetics and diction as applied to the performance of French operatic repertoire. CR/NCR.

OMU606Y1 - Dance

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Exercise in physical training and coordination, together with general movement and dancing. CR/NCR

OMU608H1 - Italian Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Practical approach to phonetics and diction, as applied to the performance of Italian operatic repertoire. CR/NCR

OMU609H1 - Makeup

Fixed Credit: 0.17

Class instruction in basic and character make-up. Practical instruction as required in connection with specific performances. CR/NCR

OMU610H1 - German Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

Practical approach to phonetics and diction, as applied to the performance of German operatic repertoire. CR/NCR

OMU611H1 - English Diction

Fixed Credit: 0.33

A practical approach to phonetics and diction as applied to the performance of operatic repertoire in English. CR/NCR

OMU620Y1 - Opera Repetiteur I

Fixed Credit: 1.67

Practical Study: rehearsals of major productions, scenes and extracts from the operatic repertoire.

OMU621Y1 - Student Stage Director

Fixed Credit: 1.67

Study of operatic repertoire with members of the Stage Directing staff. Students will be required to prepare & direct selected repertoire for performance and/or study.

OMU622Y1 - Musical Coaching

Fixed Credit: 2.00

Participation (with students taking OMU502Y1,602Y1,702Y1) in coachings of vocal ensembles & study of standard operatic repertoire with members of the music staff.