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Course Catalog Introduction

Virtual NEMC includes online musical course offerings which mirror and enhance the traditional NEMC experience. Course registration will be available shortly.

During the four weeks of Virtual NEMC, musical classes will follow a Monday to Friday schedule. Students will be directly engaged in online courses for about 12-15 hours per week. These hours include 2 half-hour private lessons, performance-based group classes, technique-building seminars, and literature exploration. These practical and engaging courses, led by our faculty of professional artist-educators, will help all students achieve success in their musical, social, and personal lives.

Each class is 45 minutes in length and meets either one or two times per week. This allows for students to choose a wide variety of courses and to learn from numerous faculty and guests. All students will be required to take the following courses specific to their instrument: private lessons, studio class, and performance master-class. The remaining hours can be scheduled with applied classes and electives. Students should not exceed 18 hours of class time per week.

The final course schedule will depend on student enrollment. I will make every effort to accommodate scheduling requests. We are excited for you to join us at Virtual NEMC!

Bethany Niedbala, Registrar

Applied, Elective, and Practical Courses for All Instruments and Voice

Applied Courses for All Instruments & Voice

• Music Theory:
  • AP Music Theory Prep Levels I-IV; Music Technology and Composition; Classical Composition Collaboration; Song-writing Seminar; Jazz/Commercial Harmony
• Orchestral Literature
• Instrumental Conducting
• Practice Strategies, Mindful and Self-Aware Practice Methods
• College Audition Process - tips and strategies including preparing for the college audition, selecting a music school, resume writing, recording and submitting video audition

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Electives and Practical Courses for All

• Exploration of World Music
• Listening to and Performing New Music
• Music in Film
• Jazz Appreciation; Jazz History
• Group Guitar Class - beginning and intermediate (must have a guitar at home)
• College Audition Process - resume writing, preparing for an audition, college program options
• Conquering Performance Anxiety
• So, you want a career in music? - Guests from various sectors of the music industry
• Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Celebration - Beethoven history, live visits at Beethoven locations
• German Musical Hotspots “live” - on location with Chris Brigham in Germany
• Acting Improv
• Tai Chi

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