Movement & Dance for Musical Theatre 1 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. 1 Exploration of theological and narrative content of major classic and modern hymns. Memorization of several hymns, and learning ways to communicate content effectively. Hymnology Concert Music 0 Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation. Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Music History & Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque 2 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. Music History & Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic 2 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. Music History & Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century 2 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. Elementary Music Workshop 2 Instruction in materials for teaching music in the elementary school. (Non-music majors, by permission.) Music Theory / History & Literature of the 20th Century 3 The study of 20th century theory practice and compositional techniques within the context of the broad range of 20th century music literature. Fee: $40. 1 A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds. Preparation for teaching instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Music Education 1 Workshop in preparation for teaching marching band principles and techniques in the intermediate and secondary schools.
General Music Methods 2 An introduction to teaching general music in both elementary and secondary school situations in accordance with national and state standards for music education. 1-3 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. Prerequisites: 163, 164 or department permission. May be repeated with different content. Contemporary Music Issues Music for Children 2 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.
MUSC 281
MUSC 328
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MUSC 330
MUSC 287
MUSC 300
MUSC 332
MUSC 307
Special Studies: Theory / Composition One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as arranging, jazz theory, advanced computer music. Prerequisites: 363, 364.
2-3
MUSC 340
MUSC 308
Counterpoint 2 Emphasis on 18th century two- and three-voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writing of short style pieces. Prerequisites: 363, 364. 2 A study of orchestral instruments with emphasis on a working knowledge of ranges and idiomatic qualities / capacities of each. Included are numerous scoring projects. Prerequisites: 363, 364. Orchestration
MUSC 341
MUSC 309
MUSC 342
MUSC 310
Form & Analysis I
2
MUSC 343
The analysis of music from the various common practice periods, with emphasis on fundamental formal structural concepts and processes. Prerequisites: 363, 364.
MUSC 312
Analysis of 20th Century Music 2 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.
MUSC 344
MUSC 320
Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship I
2
MUSC 346
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. Music in Worship majors only.
MUSC 320G Marching Band Lab
Basic Conducting
2
MUSC 323
Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals.
Music Technology & Production
2
MUSC 347
Emphasis on synthesizers, sampling, MIDI, sequencing, acoustics, multi-track hard disk recording, effects processing, mixing, editing, and music production software. 2 An introduction to principles and practices of arranging music for choral and instrumental groups with emphasis upon producing arrangements suitable for K-12 ensembles. Prerequisites: 364. Vocal & Instrumental Arranging for Schools
Advanced Studies in Conducting 2 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. Prerequisites: 323.
MUSC 324
MUSC 348
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