Siena Heights University
Prerequisite : None Course fee : $ 25 Liberal Arts : Fine / Performing Arts Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
MMM 103 CHAMBER SINGERS 1 Chamber Singers is a select vocal ensemble specializing in vocal chamber music at Siena Heights University . In addition to regular concerts , Chamber Singers serve the needs of administration by performing at University and community events , both on and off campus . The Chamber Singers may also occasionally perform at local and regional school events for educational and recruitment purposes , as well as national and international performance tours . Chamber Singers perform music from a wide variety of literature , with special emphasis being given to a cappella music predominantly from the Renaissance period . Participation in University Chorale is also required . Prerequisite : Audition Course fee : $ 25 Liberal Arts : Fine / Performing Arts Course is offered : FA and Win Every Year
MMM 104 JAZZ BAND 1 An exploration of traditional and contemporary jazz genres in an ensemble setting . Students will learn improvisational techniques along with playing in Big Band styles . Students must be proficient at their respective instrument . Performances may include both on campus and off campus events . Prerequisite : None Course fee : $ 25 Liberal Arts : Fine / Performing Arts Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
MMM 105 YOUTH SYMPHONY 1 The Siena Heights University Youth Symphony is a full orchestra ( strings , woodwinds , brass and percussion ) which is composed of music students from many schools in southeastern Michigan and northwestern Ohio . Under the direction of a professional conductor , the orchestra rehearses once a week during the session and presents a concert at the end of each session . The orchestra performs a diverse genre of challenging music and has a reputation of excellence in the community . College students , professional musicians and community music directors are utilized as coaches in each section of the orchestra . Audition is advised . Prerequisite : None Course fee : $ 25 Liberal Arts : Fine / Performing Arts Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
MMM 109 RECITAL SEMINAR 0 This course is offered for all music majors as an opportunity for content discussion , individual performance , and music related presentations as a department . Students will be expected to attend and participate in weekly activities including recital performances in conjunction with their applied studios , group discussions about topics related to music and music education , and guest presentations from professionals in their field . The course will be required for all music majors each session . Prerequisite : None Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
MMM 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY 2 Students will compose , perform scales and chords on a keyboard , sight-sing , and notate music from dictation employing tonality and / or modality using basic rhythm patterns . Scales , modes , intervals , triads , homophonic forms and basic phrase structure , cadence formulae will be utilized . Prerequisite : None Liberal Arts : Fine / Performing Arts Course is offered : FA Every Year
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