Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 University Catalog 
    
2020-2021 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

MMED 642 Band Literature: Meet the Composer



3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course

This course will present an overview of quality band literature grades one through six. Guidelines for each grade level will be examined and explained. Over 100 compositions by a number of composers will be reviewed. Rehearsal techniques and best practices will be presented and discussed. Composer Timothy Loest will join Quincy for several days giving students the opportunity to meet and talk with working composers. What to bring: Students are asked to bring their major and minor instruments for participation in the reading/evaluation sessions.

This course is not repeatable for credit.