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 The
following are classes available to guitarists majoring in
music. These courses contribute to a Bachelor of Arts/ or Bachelor
Music Degree. Please see catalog for degree requirements.
Music 216
Applied Classical Guitar
1-4 credits prereq. music major status, by audition (see entrance
proficiency requirements page 267 WWU Catalog 2000)
Catalog speak for "Guitar Lesson" open only to music majors*
at Western, this class is one on one and is accompanied by the "Performance
Class" (not shown in the catalog). Students work with the professor
to outline a course of study in technique and repertoire. All students
must also pass through an upper division jury. The material for
the jury serves to structure the first two years curriculum in music
216.
*music minors are ocasionally accepted when there is room in the
program
Music 316/416
Applied Classical Guitar
1-4 credits prereq. Music 216 and successful completion of upper
division juries
Where sound production on the guitar occupies much of the earlier
stages of Music 216, various more advanced techniques are presented
and refined in this class. Some of these techniques include tremolos
(3, 4 note), and rasqueado as well as the development of scales
and arpeggios at a virtuosic level. Objectives include, student
recitals at the junior and senior level, upper division juries and,
preparation for graduate school. Larger scale works studied include
the Lute and Cello Suites of J.S. Bach as well as larger scale works
of composers from the classical era to present.
Music 217
Applied Jazz Guitar
This class is not currently being offered.
Guitarists proficient on the steel string or the "jazz"
guitar may pursue their study at the upper division level after
passing through the upper division juries and the 200 level classes.
This will be arranged on a case by case basis.
Music 266
Fretboard Harmony
1 credit prereq. Music 124 and two qtrs. Music 216
Diatonic harmony applied to the fretboard. Hands on application
of chords and scales for the guitarist. Students complete several
assignments culminating in the arranging of two popular songs for
the guitar. This class gives guitarists a chance to integrate the
material learned in music theory and keyboard harmony classes, and
apply it to their chosen instrument.
Music 267a
and b Introduction to Guitar Repertory
2 credits each prereq. Music 266 coreq. Music 216
A survey of guitar literature and history from Renaissance to present.
The modern guitar evolved over centuries and has a substantial solo
repertoire. The ability for the guitar to stand alone as a solo
instrument sets it apart from most other instruments in our culture.
To this day, some of the greatest living composers have written
and continue to compose solo and chamber works for the classical
guitar. This class will offer the student guitarist an opportunity
to put this repertoire into historical perspective.
Music 281
Guitar Ensemble
2 credit prereq. by audition and permission of coordinator
Most incoming guitarists have little or no chamber or orchestral
experience. Playing chamber music whether with other guitarists
or other instruments combines various skills that are essential
to becoming a complete musician. The ensemble is an easy way for
guitarists to get their feet wet before attempting to work with
other instrumentalists. Students prepare duos, trios and quartets
and perform in quarterly chamber music recitals. Western Guitarists
use this class to prepare a full recital in the PAC Concert Hall
and abroad. Western Guitars have been invited to perform for a variety
of events and festivals in the region.
Music 481
Advanced Applied Chamber Music
2 credit prereq. by audition permission of instructor
Upper division students wishing to play chamber music take this
class
Music 466
Instrumental Pedagogy
1-3 credits prereq. upper division level in applied I instruction
music major status and permission of instructor
A study of the basic concepts involved in instrument pedagogy through
a survey of the most important modern teaching methods. There is
also a practicum component to this class where students work with
lower division students on various technical studies,
Music 499 Senior Recital
3 credits prereq. permission of instructor
A full length public recital approved by the students recital committee.
S/U grading
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