Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
MUSC 280 - Performance Seminar Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. Note(s): May be taken for up to 3 credits in the same area of performance. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 281 - Movement and Dance for Musical Theatre The study of specific styles of movement used in musical theatre performance. Included will be tap, jazz and a combination of other basic dance styles common to musical theatre performance. This activity class requires a fee and does not meet the general education requirement in Physical Education. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 287 - Hymnology Exploration of theological and narrative content of major classic and modern hymns. Memorization of several hymns, and learning ways to communicate content effectively. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 300 - Concert Music Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters of this course are required for graduation with a B.M. degree. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. MUSC 307 - Music History and Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque A historical and critical study of the period including important contributions in musical literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. Prerequisite(s): 164. Fee: $43. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 308 - Music History and Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic A historical and critical survey of the period including important contributions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. Prerequisite(s): 307. Fee: $43. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 309 - Music History and Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century A historical and critical survey of the period including important contributions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. Prerequisite(s): 308. Fee: $43. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 310 - Elementary Music Workshop Instruction in materials for teaching music in the elementary school. Note(s): Non-music majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 312 - Music Theory/History and Literature of the 20th Century The study of 20th century theory practice and compositional techniques within the context of the broad range of 20th century music literature. Prerequisite(s): 309. Fee: $43. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 321 - Marching Band Lab Workshop in preparation for teaching marching band principles and techniques in the intermediate and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 323 - Basic Conducting Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals. Prerequisite(s): 364. Restriction(s): Must be a Junior or Senior class Music major or minor. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 324 - Advanced Studies in Conducting One or more sections offered periodically in the areas of choral and instrumental conducting. Continuation of the objectives of MUSC 323 related specifically to the technical and interpretative skills of either choral or instrumental conducting. Prerequisite(s): 323. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 328 - General Music Methods An introduction to teaching general music in both elementary and secondary school situations in accordance with national and state standards for music education. Prerequisite(s): 205. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
MUSC 330 - Contemporary Music Issues One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as: arranging, songwriting, performance practice, electronic technology. An analysis and activity course that examines contemporary music as it relates to composing, arranging and performing in pop and jazz styles. Issues addressed will include pop and theatre songwriting, vocal and small instrumental ensemble arranging and the performance of contemporary styles as they relate to their use in school and church settings. Prerequisite(s): 163, 164. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. MUSC 332 - Music for Children Pre-professional course designed for music majors who plan to qualify for the state K–12 single subject teaching credential in music. Students learn and practice skills important for teaching elementary music lessons. Explores the history and philosophy of American music education, emphasizing influences of Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff and Suzuki. Prerequisite(s): 205. Restriction(s): Must be a Music Education major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 338 - Secondary Music Methods Methods and materials for teaching secondary music in grades 6–12. Prerequisite(s): 205. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 340 - Special Studies: Theory/Composition One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as arranging, jazz theory, advanced computer music. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. MUSC 341 - Counterpoint Emphasis on 18th century two- and three-voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writing of short style pieces. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 342 - Orchestration A study of orchestral instruments with emphasis on a working knowledge of ranges and idiomatic qualities/capacities of each. Included are numerous scoring projects. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 343 - Form and Analysis I The analysis of music from the various common practice periods, with emphasis on fundamental formal structural concepts and processes. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 344 - Analysis of 20th Century Music Focuses on developing tools for practical analysis of 20th Century music. Class time will be spent discussing and exercising some of the many styles and techniques developed in that period, along with approaches for interpreting and reproducing. Prerequisite(s): 343. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 346 - Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship I Knowledge and use of standard and emerging pop symbols. The creation of worship charts, lead sheets, chord substitutions, simplified hymn harmonizations, modulations, segues, intros, outros, turnarounds. Prerequisite(s): 364. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 347 - Music Technology and Production Emphasis on synthesizers, sampling, MIDI, sequencing, acoustics, multi- track hard disk recording, effects processing, mixing, editing, and music production software. Restriction(s): Must be a music major or minor. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 348 - Vocal and Instrumental Arranging for Schools An introduction to principles and practices of arranging music for choral and instrumental groups with emphasis upon producing arrangements suitable for K–12 ensembles. Prerequisite(s): 205, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 349 - Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship II Continuation of Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship I. Knowledge and use of standard and emerging pop symbols. The creation of worship charts, lead sheets, chord substitutions, simplified hymn harmonizations, modulations, segues, intros, outros, and turnarounds. Emphasis on writing arrangements and projects which incorporate the above features. Prerequisite(s): 346. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 351 - Keyboard Orchestration Sequencing. Application of presets and samples to worship songs. Creating and performing complementary parts (string, synth, percussion, and B3 sounds) for sound tracks. Prerequisite(s): 119, 354. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
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