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312 MUSIC THEORY: HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY (3) The study of twentieth century theory practice and compositional techniques within the context of the broad range of 20 century music literature. 315 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS ( 1) Sight-singing of melodies containing leaps and melodies which are chromatic and/or modulate. Dictation of harmonic 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. Fretted Instruments. Workshops in preparation for teaching instrumental music and music drama in elementary and secondary schools. 323 BASIC CONDUCTING (2) Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals. 324 ADVANCED STUDIES IN CONDUCTING (2) One or more sections offered periodically in the areas of choral and instrumental con ducting. Continuation of the objectives of Music 323 related specifically to the technical and interpretative skills of either choral or instrumental conducting. Prerequisite: 323. 334 PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION (3) An investigation of phi losophies of music education and the resulting aesthet ic 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. 350 A ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS ( 1) This course is designed to teach church service playing skills at an advanced level to pianists and organists. Areas ofwork include: harmonization, transposition, mod ulation, improvisation, hymn playing, accom panying (solo and choral) and repertoire.
360 A, B PIANO ACCOMPANYING (2) Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumen tal literature; discussion of styles and per formance practices; experience in public performance. 370 JUNIOR RECITAL (0) Preparation for junior level applied major 30-minute recital. Pass/ Fail, no tuition. 390 OPERA WORKSHOP ( 1-3) The study and performance of chamber operas, one-act operas, scenes from major operas and selected Broadwaymusicals. Open to all students by audition. 410 MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD (3) An introductory study of the interrela tionships between music and culture through the examination of the music of varying cultures. Basic elements of music as they are found in world cultures will be studied with specific application to the work of the church. 420 SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC LITERATURE (2) An in-depth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments, ensem bles, periods of history, geographical loca tions, individual composers or ethnic groups. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as piano litera ture, choral literature, organ literature, instrumental literature (s trings, wood winds, brass, percussion instruments), American music, the symphony, the string quartet, the concerto, the sonata. 430 PEDAGOGY (2) For the private teacher. Practical proce dures in training a student in general musi cianship, memorization, proper practice habits, sight-reading and other areas pecu liar to specific instruments. Survey of grad ed literature and methods. Sections will be offered in areas such as: piano, organ, voice, wind and orchestral instruments. 440 CHURCH MUSIC (2) The biblical foundation for church music; its historical development; current trends; the development of a church music program.
260 A, B KEYBOARD SIGHT READING (1, 1)
Analysis of sight reading skills and pro cedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding
and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructoL
300 CONCERT MUSIC (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation. Pass/fail, no tuition. 307 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: MEDIEVAL THROUGH EARLY BAROQUE (2) A historical and critical study of the period including important contributions in musical literature, theory and perfor mance practice. Special attention 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 contributions in music literature, theory and perfor mance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 309 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERA TURE: LATE ROMANTIC THROUGH EARLY 20TH CENTURY (2) A historical and critical survey of the period including important contributions in music literature, theory and perfor mance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 310 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 eigh teenth century two- and three- voice tech niques. Analysis of representative litera ture and writing of short style pieces. Prerequisite: 214.
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