COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
312 Music Theory: History and Litera ture of the 20th Century (3) The study of 20th century th eory prac tice and compos itional techniques within the context of the broad range of 20th century music literature. 315 Music Theory: Aural Emphasis (1) Sight-singing of melodies containing leaps and melod ies which are chro matic and/ or modulate. Dictation of harmon ic passages that are chromatic and/ or contain 9th and 13th chords. Prerequisite: 214. 320 Music Education (1) A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama; F. Fret ted Instrumen ts. Workshops in prepa ration for teaching in strumental music and music drama in elementary
214(A) Music Theory: Aural (1) Sight-singing, 4-part dictation of chro matic and modulating materials. 251 , 252 Song Literature - Diction (1 , 1) See description under 151, 152 above. 260 A, BKeyboard Sight Reading (1, 1) Analysis of sight reading skills and pro cedures. Emph asis on development of abili ty to read with musical understand ing and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 281 Movement and Dance for Musical Theater (1) The studyof specific styles of movement used in musical theater performance. Included will be tap, jazz, and a combi nation of other basic dance styles com mon to musical theater performance. This act ivity class requires a fee and does not meet the general education requirement in Physical Education. 300 Concert Music (0) Attendance at specifi ed number and types of concerts eac h semester. Three semesters required for gradua tion. Credit/ no credit; no tuition. 307 Music History and Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque (2) A historical and critical study of the period including important contribu tions in musical li terature, theory and performance practice. Special atten tion will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 308 Music History and Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic (2) A historical and critical survey of the period including important contribu tions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special atten tion will be give n to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 309 Music History and Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century (2) A historical and critical survey of the period including important contribu tions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special atten tion wi ll be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 31 O Elementary Music Workshop (2) Instruction in materials for teaching music in the elementary school. (Non-music majors - by permission .) 311 Music Theory: Written Emphasis (2) Counterpoint. Emphasis on 18th cen tury two- and three- voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writing of short style pieces. Prerequisite: 214.
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119 Keyboard (1) Keyboard technique/ literature fo r the non-keyboard major. 121 , 122;223, 224;325,326; 427,428 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, B.A. degree objec tive, semester 1-8. Piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments , string instrument, woodwind instru ment, percussion instruments. 131, 132; 233 , 234; 335 , 336; 437 , 438 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, composition degree objective, semester l-8 . Instruction in composition. 151 , 152 Song Literature - Diction (1, 1) Principles of pronunciation and enun ciation of English, Itali an , French , German and Spanish. Texts are stud ied as these languages relate to song literature from periods of history, geo grap hi cal location, individual com posers or ethnic groups. 161 , 162; 263,264; 365 , 366; 467 , 468 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, music education degree objective, semester 1-8. Same areas of instruction as under I21above. 171 , 172; 273 , 274; 375,376; 477 , 478, 479 Principal Applied Instruction (2-3) For the music major , performance degree objective, semesters 1-9. Same areas of instruction as under 121above. 180,280,380 Performance Seminar (1) Group performance , di scussion of performance practice and perfor mance evaluation. Possible sections of voice , piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for up to 3 units credit in the same area of performance. 181 Introduction to Composition (2) Awriting course designed to provide opportunity for developing basic skills in the manipulation of musical materials. 200 Concert Music (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Four semesters required for graduation. Credit/ no credit; no tuition. 213(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard) (2) 7th chords, seco ndary dom inan ts , altered chord. 213(A) Music Theory: Aural (1) Sight-singing, dictation. 214(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) Chromatic harmony, Neapolitan , augmented sixths, 3rd relation, com mercial harmony.
Note: Music fees are attached to all applied instrnction courses, and also to the following: JOO, 102, 104, l/8, JJ9, 281, 370, 470, 490. Refer to catalog section on financial infonnation for specific charges. 100 A, B, C- Basic Keyboard Technique (1 , 1, 1) For the non-music major, designed to develop general keyboard fac ili ty. Also for the music major as preparation for entrance to Music 11 8. (Units earned by the musi c major may not app ly toward music degree requiremen ts.) 101 Introduction to Music (3) Elements of music and media of per formance in historical perspective. Provides basic background in musi c literature. For the non-music major. Offered each semester. 102 A, B, C-Voice Class (1, 1, 1) For the student with no previous voice training who desires to study applied music. (Sec tion C is designated for music majors) 104 A, B, C- Guitar Class (1 , 1, 1) For the student with no previous train ing in guitar. Survey of different styles of playing, together with music theory as related to the instrument. First position chords, bar chords, right and left hand technique. Subsequent classes more advanced. 107, 108, 109, 110,207,208, 209,210 Applied Music - Private (1-2) App li ed instruction for non-music majors and for music majors , sec ondary inst rument. Instructi on in piano, organ, har psic hord , vo ice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition and hymn improvisation. 113 Music Theory: Aural, Written and Keyboard (4) Scales, intervals, triads, notation , key signatures, fundamentals. 114(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) Part-writing, non-harmonic tones , cadences, figured bass, Roman analysis. 114(A) Music Theory: Aural (2) Sigh t-singi ng, rhythmi c studies, ear training, simple improvisation 118 Keyboard (1) Keyboard technique literature for the non-keyboard major. Prerequisite: Grade of "B" or better in Music I00 or permission.
and secondary schools. 323 Basic Conducting (2)
Basic conducting ski ll s; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals. 324 Advanced Studies in Conducting (2) One or more sections offered periodi cal ly in the areas of choral and instru mental conducting. Continuation of the objectives of Music 323 related specifically to the technical and inter pretative skillsof ei ther choral or instru mental conducting. Prerequisite: 323. 330 Contemporary Music Issues (1 -3) One or more courses offered periodi cally in such areas as: arranging, song writing , performance practice, elec tronic 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 theater songwriting, vocal and small instrumental ensemble arranging and the performance of contemporary styles as they relate to their use in school and church settings. May be repeated with different conten t. Prerequisite: 114A, 11 4W or department permission. 334 Philosophy of Music Education (3) An investigation of philosophies of music education and the resulting aes thetic implications for teaching music
in all grades. (Music majors.) 340 Special Studies in Music Theory/Composition (2-3)
One or more courses offered periodi cally in such areas as Orchestration , Choral Arranging, Basic Techniques for Arrangers, Electronic Music, Form and Analysis. Prerequisite: 312 or consent of instructor.
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