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• MUSC U132: Chamber Choir

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Rehearsal and performance of vocal and choral literature that is representative of various musical eras. Students will rehearse and study various techniques required for performance of choral literature not normally associated with larger choirs. Auditions may be required. Prerequisite: Performance ability commensurate with music to be performed and consent of instructor.
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• MUSC U133: Pep Band

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Rehearsal and performance of pep band literature including traditional and contemporary genres. Students gain experience through rehearsals, clinics, and live performance. Auditions may be required. Prerequisite: Basic music reading skills and performance ability commensurate with music to be performed.
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• MUSC U134: Commercial Music Combo

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Rehearsal and performance in a variety of commercial music styles, including but not limited to rock, pop, R&B, soul, and country, in a small-ensemble setting. Topics covered include using live-audio technology such as digital-mixers, wireless microphones, in-ear monitor systems, and MIDI control devices, as well as how to read and prepare chord and lyric charts and how to read notated sheet music. This course may be repeated for additional credit.
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• MUSC U140: Hist of American Popular Music

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Representative artists, social and cultural significance, and historical recordings in the development of American popular music from the Colonial era through the end of the twentieth century. Styles of music covered include early American folk, ragtime, tin-pan alley, Dixieland-jazz, swing-jazz, country, blues, rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, psychedelic rock, heavy metal, punk/ new wave, soul, disco, funk, hip-hop, and electronic dance music.
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• MUSC U145: Group Guitar

  2.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Guitar instruction in a group setting focusing on traditional and contemporary music styles. Students provide their own instrument. May be repeated for additional credit.
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• MUSC U155: Group Piano I

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Basic piano skills including note-reading, rhythmic studies, intervals, chords, scales, technique, and simple piano literature. May be repeated for elective credit.
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• MUSC U156: Group Piano II

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Piano skills including harmonic progressions, seventh chords, scales, realizing chord charts, harmonizing melodies, sight-reading, playbacks, technique, and simple piano literature. May be repeated for elective credit. Prerequisite: MUSC U155 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: MUSC U115 or consent of instructor.
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• MUSC U162: Intro to Music Technology

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  The basics of music production using Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing, including hardware and software setup, audio and MIDI recording, editing, arranging, mixing, and exporting, information-technology skills related to the distribution of digital content using online platforms, and writing about the aesthetic effects of different music production choices and techniques.
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• MUSC U165: Singing Master Class

  2.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Vocal technique practicum including tone production, breath management, technical studies and song literature in diverse styles. Lectures explore diverse topics related to commercial singing. Performance work culminates in a public presentation of talent. Recommended for Commercial Music majors, minors and non-majors.
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• MUSC U166: Class Voice

  2.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Vocal technique practicum including tone production, breath management, technical studies, and song literature in diverse styles. Lectures explore diverse topics related to commercial singing. The course culminates in a public performance incorporating newly acquired skills. Recommended for commercial music majors, minors and non-majors.
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