Sacred Music Skills III

2.0 credits

Focuses on essential keyboard skills for the church/synagogue musician, with emphasis on congregational song in various religious environments and traditions. Primary areas of instruction include hymn playing (introductions, reharmonizations, performance practices of various styles and traditions), anthem accompaniment, adapting piano/orchestral accompaniments to the organ, conducting from the organ console, and aspects of church music administration. Each student will receive several individual 'lab' coaching's during the semester. Open to keyboard majors or by permission.