Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog
outros, and turnarounds. Emphasis on writing arrangements and projects which incorporate the above features. Prerequisite(s): 346. Restriction(s): Music in Worship majors (MUWM) only. 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. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 353 - Sight-Singing & Dictation III This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills acquired in 153 and 163, with particular focus on dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non- harmonic tones, secondary dominants and chromatic melodies. Prerequisite(s): 163. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 354 - Music Theory III This is the final semester of common-practice diatonic harmony. Emphasis is on voice leading and harmonic progressions including altered dominants, borrowed chords, the Neapolitan Sixth chord, augmented chords and modulation. Prerequisite(s): 164. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 355 - Advanced Keyboard Skills This course is designed to teach church service playing skills at an advanced level to pianists and organists. Areas of work include: harmonization, transposition, modulation, improvisation, hymn playing, accompanying (solo and choral) and repertoire. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 360 - Piano Accompanying Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental literature; discussion of styles and performance practices; experience in public performance. Prerequisite(s): 261, 262. Note(s): May be repeated one time for credit. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 362 - Advanced Music Technology & Film Scoring Advanced studies in sequencing and sound editing and how these tools directly compliment the film-scoring process. Students will be required to write music for actual films/film clips. Prerequisite(s): 347. Note(s): Must be repeated for up to 2 credits. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 363 - Sight-Singing & Dictation IV This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills to complex diatonic and chromatic and modulating melodies, dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants, the Neapolitan Sixth chord, and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisite(s): 353. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 364 - Music Theory IV This course is centered on the study of chromatic harmony of the 19th century; Impressionism, and other early 20th century practices; contemporary popular harmonic practice and its symbols. Prerequisite(s): 354. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 370 - Junior Recital Preparation for Junior level applied major 30-45 minute recital. Prerequisite(s): 118. Note(s): Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 0.
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. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 338 - Secondary Music Methods Methods and materials for teaching secondary music in grades 6-12. Prerequisite(s): 205. 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. 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. 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. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 343 - Form & 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. 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. 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. Note(s): Music in Worship majors only. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 347 - Music Technology & Production Emphasis on synthesizers, sampling, MIDI, sequencing, acoustics, multi-track hard disk recording, effects processing, mixing, editing, and music production software. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 348 - Vocal & 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. 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,
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