MUSIC 116R
Organ Techniques and Literature
Music
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Continuation of Music 115.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Music 115 or instructor's consent
Title
Practice techniques
Learning Outcome
Cultivate more efficient practice techniques.
Title
Registration
Learning Outcome
Understand and apply more advanced principles of organ registration.
Title
Technique
Learning Outcome
Develop fluency in manual techniques, including finger independence, redistribution, finger crossings, glissando, and substitution; and develop greater fluency in pedal playing.
Title
Expression
Learning Outcome
Understand basics of touch, phrasing and articulation, and to know how to utilize them to enhance the expressiveness of a piece of music.
Title
Repertoire
Learning Outcome
Learn at least two organ pieces this semester. Also, experience a wide range of organ repertoire with four main goals: associate selected organ masterworks with their respective composers, regions, and time periods; identify registrational characteristics; identify pieces of interest for future learning; and distinguish between that which might be appropriate for worship and that which is appropriate for concert use.
Title
Accompanying
Learning Outcome
Develop basic accompanying skills on the organ.
Title
Hymn Playing
Learning Outcome
Understand and be able to employ various advanced hymn playing techniques.
