Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020

     

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MUSI 608 001 (CRN: 22021)

IMPROVISATION AT THE ORGAN

Long Title: IMPROVISATION AT THE ORGAN
Department: Music
Instructor: Erickson, Richard
Meeting:  (13-JAN-2020 - 24-APR-2020) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 2
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: MUSI 483 OR MUSI 683
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 4
Enrollment data as of: 6-OCT-2024 1:40AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
 
Description: A course devoted to advancing knowledge and developing skills of improvisation at the organ. Discussion and analysis of themes, modality vs. tonality, modulations, harmonizations of scales, modes, chorales and plainchant will lead to improvisations in such forms as the chorale partita, monothematic sonata, passacaglia, French suite, fugue, and other forms. Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 483 or MUSI 683 is required. Repeatable for Credit.