Conservatory of Music
third semester (MUSC 253) French diction and grammar will be covered. Prerequisite(s): 152. Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 308 - Music History & 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. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 309 - Music History & 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): 354. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 310 - Elementary Music Workshop Instruction in materials for teaching music in the elementary school. Note(s): Non-music majors. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 312 - Music Theory / History & 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): 307, 308, 363, 364. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 320 - Music Education A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds. Preparation for teaching instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 321 - Marching Band Lab Workshop in preparation for teaching marching band principles and techniques in the intermediate and secondary schools. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 323 - Basic Conducting Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals. 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. 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. 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 repeated with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
MUSC 254 - Lyric Diction IV This semester will be a review of the pronunciation and grammar of all languages covered in the first three semesters, and will cover the pronunciation of Latin and Spanish, as well as the proper pronunciation and articulation of the English language. Prerequisite(s): 253. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 261 - Keyboard Sight Reading I Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 262 - Keyboard Sight Reading II Continuation of Keyboard Sight Reading I. Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite(s): 261. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 270 - Song Writing I Craft imagery, rhymes, melodies; set words to rhythms; use power progressions, harmonic colors; achieve contrast within the verse, chorus, and bridge format. Prerequisite(s): 154. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 271 - Song Writing II Continuation of Song Writing I. Craft imagery, rhymes, melodies; set words to rhythms; use power progressions, harmonic colors; achieve contrast within the verse, chorus, and bridge format. Prerequisite(s): 270. Credit(s): 2. 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 repeated for up to 3 credits in the same area of performance. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 281 - Movement & 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. 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. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 300 - Concert Music Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation with a B.M. degree. Note(s): Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Credit(s): 0. MUSC 307 - Music History & 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. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2.
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