Music Lessons courses are offered under the performing arts program.

MUSL 10501:  BANJO/NON-MAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

BANJO FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10502:  BARITONE HORN/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

BARITONE HORN FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10503:  BASSOON/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

BASSOON FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10504:  CELLO/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

CELLO FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10505:  CLARINET/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

CLARINET FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10506:  COMPOSITION/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

COMPOSITION FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private composition is open to all students who can read music fluently in at least one clef or who are very skilled in reading guitar tab and are enrolled in Music Fundamentals or Musicianship. This course combines a combination of technical exercises in harmonization, text setting, instrumentation, analysis, and transposition; reading and listening assignments; and creation of original works. Students meet with the instructor on an individual basis and biweekly for group seminars. Instructor permission required. A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10507:  DOUBLEBASS/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

DOUBLE BASS FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10508:  FLUTE/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

FLUTE FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10509:  FRENCH HORN/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

FRENCH HORN FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10510:  GUITAR/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

GUITAR FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10512:  HARP/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

HARP FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10513:  HARPSICHORD/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

HARPSICHORD FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10514:  INSTR IMPROVISATION/NON-MAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

INSTRUMENTAL IMPROVISATION FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ JAZZ IMPROVISATION ~ Students will explore the necessary aspects of jazz improvisation and performance. This will include the study of theory, history, form, style, and the analysis of harmonic progressions found in jazz. 1.000 OR 2.000 Credit hours A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10516:  MANDOLIN/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

MANDOLIN FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10517:  OBOE/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

OBOE FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10518:  ORGAN/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

ORGAN FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10519:  PERCUSSION/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

PERCUSSION FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10520:  PIANO/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

PIANO FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10521:  PIANO ACCOMPANYING/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

PIANO ACCOMPANYING FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Individual instruction on the skill of accompanying various types of instruments and vocalists. Survey of typical literature of various media, together with actual accompanying work, observed by the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10522:  RECORDER/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

RECORDER FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10523:  SAXOPHONE/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

SAXOPHONE FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10524:  TROMBONE/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

TROMBONE FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10525:  TRUMPET/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

TRUMPET FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10526:  TUBA/EUPHONIUM/NONMAJOR:  1 Hour(s)  

TUBA/EUPHONIUM FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10527:  VIOLA/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

VIOLA FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10528:  VIOLIN/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

VIOLIN FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10529:  VOICE/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

VOICE FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Vocal lessons are open to all Hiram College students. Students will be guided in mastery of vocal technique, music literacy, interpretation, diction, and acting for singers. Attendance at all lessons is mandatory. Practice outside of class is required and expected. Each voice teacher will determine the number of pieces to be learned each semester; the difficulty level of the repertoire will be based on the individual student's experience level. Music majors will perform in one recital per semester. All voice students may be asked to perform in studio and student recitals. Level: Freshman A separate fee is charged for non-majors.

MUSL 10530:  UKULELE/NONMAJOR:  1-2 Hour(s)  

UKULELE FOR THE NON-MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10531:  CONDUCTING/NONMAJOR:  1,2 Hour(s)  

CONDUCTING FOR THE NON-MAJOR ~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 10532:  TECH/PROD/NONMAJOR:  1,2 Hour(s)  

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCTION FOR THE NON-MAJOR ~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21101:  BANJO/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

BANJO FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21102:  BARITONE HORN/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

BARITONE HORN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21103:  BASSOON/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

BASSOON FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21104:  CELLO/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

CELLO FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21105:  CLARINET/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

CLARINET FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21106:  COMPOSITION/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

COMPOSITION FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private composition is open to all students who can read music fluently in at least one clef or who are very skilled in reading guitar tab and are enrolled in Music Fundamentals or Musicianship. This course combines a combination of technical exercises in harmonization, text setting, instrumentation, analysis, and transposition; reading and listening assignments; and creation of original works. Students meet with the instructor on an individual basis and biweekly for group seminars. Instructor permission required.

MUSL 21107:  DOUBLE BASS/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

DOUBLE BASS FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21108:  FLUTE/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

FLUTE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21109:  FRENCH HORN/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

FRENCH HORN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21110:  GUITAR/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

GUITAR FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21112:  HARP/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

HARP FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21113:  HARPSICHORD/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

HARPSICHORD FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21114:  INSTR IMPROVISATION/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

INSTRUMENTAL IMPROVISATION FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ JAZZ IMPROVISATION ~ Students will explore the necessary aspects of jazz improvisation and performance. This will include the study of theory, history, form, style, and the analysis of harmonic progressions found in jazz. 1.000 OR 2.000 Credit hours

MUSL 21116:  MANDOLIN/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

MANDOLIN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21117:  OBOE/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

OBOE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21118:  ORGAN/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

ORGAN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21119:  PERCUSSION/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

PERCUSSION FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21120:  PIANO/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

PIANO FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21121:  PIANO ACCOMPANYING/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

PIANO ACCOMPANYING FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21122:  RECORDER/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

RECORDER FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21123:  SAXOPHONE/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

SAXOPHONE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21124:  TROMBONE/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

TROMBONE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21125:  TRUMPET/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

TRUMPET FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21126:  TUBA/EUPHONIUM/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

TUBA/EUPHONIUM FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21127:  VIOLA/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

VIOLA FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21128:  VIOLIN/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

VIOLIN FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21129:  VOICE/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

VOICE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Vocal lessons are open to all Hiram College students. Students will be guided in mastery of vocal technique, music literacy, interpretation, diction, and acting for singers. Attendance at all lessons is mandatory. Practice outside of class is required and expected. Each voice teacher will determine the number of pieces to be learned each semester; the difficulty level of the repertoire will be based on the individual student's experience level. Music majors will perform in one recital per semester. All voice students may be asked to perform in studio and student recitals.

MUSL 21130:  UKULELE/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

UKUKLELE FOR THE MUSIC MAJOR~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21131:  CONDUCTING/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

CONDUCTING FOR THE MAJOR ~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.

MUSL 21132:  TECH/PROD/MAJOR:  2 Hour(s)  

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCTION FOR THE MAJOR ~ Private Music Lessons - Individual instruction including technical exercises and representative repertoire at the appropriate level as determined by the instructor. Lessons are available to non-music majors for a fee.