COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
114(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) Part-writing, non-harmonic tones, cadences, figured bass, Roman analysis. 118 Keyboard (1) Keyboard technique literature for the non-keyboard major. Prerequisite: Grade of "B" or better in Music 100 or permission. 119 Keyboard (1) Keyboard technique/literature for the non-keyboard major. 121, 122;223,224;325,326; 427,428 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, B.A. degree objective, 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 1-8.
281 Movement and Dance for Musical Theatre (1) The study of specific styles of movement used in musical theatre performance. Included will be tap, jazz and a comb~ nation of other basic dance styles com- mon to musical theatre performance. This activity class requires a fee and does not meet the general education requirement in Physical Education. 300 Concert Music (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for gradua- lion. 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- lions in musical literature, 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 given 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 will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 31 o Elementary Music Wornhop (2) Instruction in materials for teaching music in the elementary school. (Non-music majors - by permission.) 311 Music Theory: Counterpoint (2) Counterpoint Emphasis on 18th cen- tury two- and three-voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writing of shon style pieces. Pre- requisite: 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. 320G Marching Band Lab (1) Workshop in preparation for teaching marching band principles and tech- niques in the intermediate and sec- ondary 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 period~ cally in the areas of choral and instru- mental conducting. Continuation of the objectives of Music 323 related specifically to the technical and inter- pretative skills of either 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 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. May be repeated with different content Prerequisite: 114A, 114W 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
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. 211 lmprovisalion: Concepts/Practice (2) The sn.idy of foundational concepts and principles of improvisation. This course is designed to include laboratory expe~ ence in developing improvisational skills for the music major on his/ her principal instrument or voice in both large and small settings. Prerequisite: MUSC 113 Aand W; MUSC 114Aand W. 213(A) Music Theory: Aural (1) Sight-5inging, dictation. 213(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) 7th chords, secondary dominants, altered chords. 214(A) Music Theory: Aural (1) Sight-5inging, 4-part dictation of chro- matic and modulating materials. 214(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) Chromatic harmony, Neapolitan, augmented sixths, 3rd relation, com- mercial harmony. 251 Song Literature I (1) This is the first of two semesters in the survey of song literature from the Mid- die Ages through the 20th century. This course will cover the history of solo song literature from the Middle Ages through the Classical period, and the history of the German lied from Schuben to Schonberg. Empha- sis will be placed on how solo song influences or is influenced by major style trends of the various periods. 252 Song Literature II (2) This is the second of two semesters in the survey of song literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th cen- tury. This course will cover the history of French, British and American song from the 19th through the 20th cen- turies, as well as songs of prominent composers in the National schools. 260 A, BKeyboard Sight Reading (1, 1) Analysis of sight reading skills and pro- cedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understand- ing and adequate fluency at first sight Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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Instruction in composition. 151, 152 Lyric Diction (1, 1)
Lyric diction is taught in two semesters. Both courses are geared for students studying classical vocal technique whose vocal repenoire primarily consists of for- eign languages and who therefore must learn to accurately pronounce and artic- ulate foreign languages, as well as Eng- lish. In the first semester, the Intema- tional Phonetic Alphabet, as it applies to the languages studied, will be intro- duced, and the pronunciation of the Italian, Latin and German languages taught Attention will also be given to the proper pronunciation and articula- lion of the English language in singing. In the second semester the pronuncia- lion of the Italian, Latin and German languages will be reviewed, and the pro- nunciation of the French and Spanish languages will be taught 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 121 above. 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 121 above. 180, 280, 380 Pertormance Seminar (1) Group performance, discussion of performance practice and perfor- mance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. May be
in all grades. (Music majors.) 340 Special Studies In Music Theory/Composition (2·3)
312 Music Theory/History and Literature ol the 20th Century (3)
One or more courses offered periodi- cally in such areas as orchestration, choral arranging, basic techniques for arrangers, computer 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 organ- ists. Areas of work include: harmoniz.a. lion, transposition, modulation, impro-
The study of 20th century theory prac- tice and compositional techniques within the context of the broad range of 20th century music literature. 315 Music Theory: Aural Emphasis (1) Sight-5inging of melodies containing leaps and melodies which are chro- matic and/ or modulate. Dictation of harmonic passages that are chromatic and/ or contain 9th and 13th chords. Prerequisite: 214.
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