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Accompanying
6ACY 100 (I, II-1) Studio Accompanying
For this requirement, all BM Applied Music piano majors accompany two (2) fellow students of their choice (one vocalist and one instrumentalist) per semester, normally in their sophomore, junior, and senior years, totaling 6 semesters at the end of their bachelor's degree. Pianists will learn valuable collaborative skills through accompanying weekly lessons, regular studio & master classes, juries, and recitals for each of their partners. (rev 8/15/08)
6ACY 100G (I, II-0) Studio Accompanying - Graduate
For this requirement, all MM PRL piano majors accompany two (2) fellow students of their choice (one vocalist and one instrumentalist) per semester. Registration for this course is required for MM PRL piano majors during each semester in residence, up to and including four semesters.
Studio Accompanying and Orchestral Keyboard Graduate Assistants are exempted from this course. (rev 5/20/09)
6ACY 201 (I-2) Accompanying Class
A course designed to introduce the ESM undergraduate piano performance major (BM AMU) to the basics of ensemble with singers. Standard repertoire will be studied and the course will culminate in a class recital. Not open to graduate students. Prerequisites: KBD 111 and 112 and junior standing.
6ACY 202 (II-2) Accompanying Class
A course designed to introduce the ESM undergraduate piano performance major (BM AMU) to the basics of ensemble with one other instrument. Standard string and wind repertoire will be studied, and the course will culminate in a class recital. Not open to graduate students. Prerequisites: KBD 111 and 112 and junior standing.
6ACY 405 (I-1) Opera Coaching
Study of the practical skills needed to coach opera singers and to prepare the pianist to work in a professional operatic environment. Arias and scenes from standard repertoire ranging from Mozart to present day will be selected. Special attention given to unique challenges of the lyric theater: stylistic interpretation of accompanied and secco recitative, the basics of vocal ornamentation as it applies to the stage, the creative realizing of piano transcriptions of orchestral accompaniments, playing conducted rehearsals, etc. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Strong interest in languages recommended. May be repeated for credit.
6ACY 415A (I, II-1) English Lyric Diction
Study of the basic rules of English lyric diction. Preparation and performance of English texts in musical settings. Intended for graduate piano accompanying majors; others by permission of instructor.
6ACY 415B (I, II-1) German Lyric Diction
Study of the basic rules of German lyric diction. Preparation and performance of German texts in musical settings. Intended for graduate piano accompanying majors; others by permission of instructor.
6ACY 416A (I, II-1) French Lyric Diction
Study of the basic rules of French lyric diction. Preparation and performance of French texts in musical settings. Intended for graduate piano accompanying majors; others by permission of instructor.
6ACY 416B (I, II-1) Italian Lyric Diction
Study of the basic rules of Italian lyric diction. Preparation and performance of Italian texts in musical settings. Intended for graduate piano accompanying majors; others by permission of instructor.