Thomas W. Strawser

Instructor - Applied Music Instruction

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

MUP102AA Private Instruction: Voice 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13866
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Private Instruction
Lecture/Lab
08/17/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: Class 13866 Registration is by department permission only. To register please visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music/private-instruction

MUP133 Class Voice I 1 Credits

Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal production. Emphasis on breathing techniques, tone production and performances in class of solo vocal literature. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13900
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

MUP134 Class Voice II 1 Credits

Continuation of Class Voice I including the elements of stage presence and diction.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP133 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13901
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

MUP233 Class Voice III 1 Credits

Interpretive singing through a closer examination of coloring, tone production, dynamics, and tempo indications.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP134.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13978
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

MUP234 Class Voice IV 1 Credits

Emphasis on the preparation of solo vocal literature for the purpose of evaluation and the integration of the music with the drama of the music.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP233 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13979
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Spring 2025

MUP133 Class Voice I 1 Credits

Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal production. Emphasis on breathing techniques, tone production and performances in class of solo vocal literature. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27129
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

8 of 16
Seats Available

MUP134 Class Voice II 1 Credits

Continuation of Class Voice I including the elements of stage presence and diction.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP133 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27128
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

8 of 16
Seats Available

MUP233 Class Voice III 1 Credits

Interpretive singing through a closer examination of coloring, tone production, dynamics, and tempo indications.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP134.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27127
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

8 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27127 Students may contact instructor at: tregoney.shepherd@mesacc.edu

MUP234 Class Voice IV 1 Credits

Emphasis on the preparation of solo vocal literature for the purpose of evaluation and the integration of the music with the drama of the music.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP233 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27126
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

8 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27126 Students may contact instructor at: tregoney.shepherd@mesacc.edu

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