ME 187 - Accompanying Techniques I A study of the piano as an accompanying medium for standard vocal and instrumental
literature, including congregational singing. Special emphasis is given to stylistic
problems, orchestral reductions and ensemble musicianship. This course is designed
as a two-semester course (one credit each).
Semester I (ME 187) emphasizes various areas of sacred music accompaniment that
the student will encounter (hymn playing, solo and anthem accompaniment). Also
explored are recitative, aria and chorus accompaniment, including an introduction
to basic performance practice as it relates to the organ and harpsichord. Semester
II (ME 188) focuses on the study of accompaniments for art songs, operatic arias
and instrumental works.
The keyboard major must pass each semester once for credit but is permitted to
take either part multiple times as well. The course satisfies an ensemble requirement
each semester taken. Both semesters.
Credits: 1
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)
|