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UNIVERSITY OPERA

MUSIC 256
Course Description

Opera role: preparation, rehearsal and performance in University opera production. Contact School of Music for audition information

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 2

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
4

0.34% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

1.38% from Historical

Class Size
6

-4.55% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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