MUSC 114A Sight-Singing & Dictation II
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Lyric Diction I 1 Lyric diction is taught in four semesters. All courses are 1 unit lab courses meeting two hours per week. These courses are geared for students studying classical vocal technique whose vocal repertoire consists of foreign language as well as English, and who, therefore, must learn to accurately pronounce and articulate foreign languages, and to know the meaning of every word in the text in order to convey it accurately. International Phonetic Alphabet, as it applies to the languages studied, and the pronunciation and basic grammar of the Italian language, will be taught. Notes: Courses must be taken in sequence, with MUSC 151 being taught first. 1 German diction and grammar will be covered in the second semester. Prerequisite: 151. Lyric Diction II Performance Seminar 1 Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. Notes: May be repeated for up to 3 units in the same area ofperformance.
MUSC 151
Using 113 A materials as a foundation, this course will encompass the sight-singing and transcribing of diatonic and simple chromatic melodies with greater rhythmic complexity, triads in all inversions, dominant seventh chords and altered non-harmonic tones. 2 A study of common-practice diatonic harmony with emphasis on voice leading and harmonic progression. Includes part writing, non-harmonic tones, cadences, figured bass and Roman analysis. Keyboard II 1 Keyboard technique and literature for the non-keyboard major. Prerequisite: 100 or permission. Notes: Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Fee: $125. 1 Keyboard technique and literature for the non-keyboard major. Prerequisite: 118 or permission. Notes: Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Fee: $125. Keyboard III Keyboard IV 1 Advanced functional keyboard skills for the composition major. Included will be such skills as the playing of four-voice progressions incorporating secondary dominants, Neapolitan sixth chords, raised supertonic / raised submediant seventh chords, etc. , as well as at-sight simple figured-bass realization and sightreading from an open score. Notes: Required for B.M. Composition students. Fee: $125. 1 Training in the use of speakers, microphones, mixers, amps, computers, EQ’s, preamps, and personal recording in worship settings. Sound Production I Sound Production II 1 Exposure to live and studio sound technology; room acoustics, amplification, calibration, aspects of digital mixing. Coverage of a wide variety of recording equipment, techniques. Networking included. Prerequisite: 124.
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MUSC 114W Music Theory Il
MUSC 152
MUSC 118
MUSC 180
MUSC 119
Introduction to Composition
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MUSC 181
MUSC 120
A writing course designed to provide opportunity for developing basic skills in the manipulation of musical materials.
Worship Foundations 2 Survey of worship in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Key worship passages; biblical models of worship (tabernacle, temple, synagogue, Pauline worship, worship in Revelation) and their contemporary applications. Emphasis on the theology of worship. Notes: Music in Worship majors only. 0 Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Notes: Four semesters required for graduation. Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Concert Music Introduction to Music Education 2 Introduces prospective music teachers to the history, philosophy and function of music education within the setting of general education in American society. Cultural diversity, ethics as related to copyright and computer use, the development of the musical child and the pedagogies of Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroz, Suzuki and Gorden are explored. A strong emphasis is placed on the philosophy of education as the basis of design and implementation for appropriate music instruction at levels of public school instruction. Students investigate and discuss current educational practice, including standards, testing and assessment, as well as current issues and concerns. Students complete three school observations, one each at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Includes 12 hours of attendance at a recognized music professional workshop, clinic or conference. Students study the “National Standards for Arts Education” and the “California Visual and Performing Arts Framework”. Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts / Practices 2 A skill improvement course focusing on rhythmic freedom and melodic embellishment. Hymns and worship choruses used as templates. Prerequisite: 113 A and W; 114 A and W. 1 This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills acquired in 113 A and 114 A, with particular focus on dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants and chromatic melodies.
MUSC 185
MUSC 124
MUSC 200
MUSC 125
MUSC 205
Advanced Guitar Class I
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MUSC 130
Studies in various scales, major and minor triad/sevenths; reading of standard notation in open through 5th position. Notes: Fee: $40.
Advanced Guitar Class II 1 Studies in various modes: upper extensions of major and minor chords; reading of standard notation in positions 6 through 11. Prerequisite: 130. Notes: Fee: $40. 1 Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass, strings, woodwinds, percussion, conducting, and improvisation. Notes: Fee: half hour lesson $330. Applied Music: Private Applied Music: Private 2 Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, and improvisation. Notes: Fee: hour lesson $660.
MUSC 134
MUSC 141
MUSC 211
MUSC 142
MUSC 213A Sight-Singing & Dictation III
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