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119 Keyboard (1) Keyboard tcchnique/ literawre for the non-keyboard major. 121, 122;223, 224; 325 , 326; 427 ,428 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, B.A. degr ee 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. Instruction in composition. 151, 152 Song Literature - Diction (1, 1) Principles of pronunciation and enun- ciation of Engl ish, Italian , French , German and Spanish. Texts are stud- ied as these languages relate to song litcrawre from periods of histOI)', geo- graphical 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 121 above. 171, 172; 273,274;375, 376; 477,478 , 479 Principal Applied Instruction (2-3) For th e musi c major, pe rformance degree objective, semesters 1-9. Same areas of instruction as under 121 above. 180, 280 , 380 Performance Seminar (1) Group performance, di scussion of performance practice and perfor- mance evaluati on. 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) A writing course designed to provide opportuni ty for developing basic skil ls 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 cred it; no tuition. 213(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard) (2) 7th chords, secondary dominants, altered chords. 213(A) Music Theory: Aural (1) Sight-singing, dictation. 214(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) Chromati c harmon y, Neapolitan, augmented sixths, 3rd relation , com- mercial harmony.
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 ski lls and pro- cedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understand- ing and adequate Ouency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 281 Movement and Dance for Musical Theater (1) The study of specific styles of movemem 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 activity class requires a fee and does not meet the general education requiremenl in Physical Education. 300 Concert Music (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each 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 literawre, theo1y 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 Lo the analys is 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 importanl 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 Workshop (2) Instruction in materials for Leaching music in the elementary sc hoo l. (Non-music majors - by permission. ) 311 Music Theory: Counterpoint (2) Coun terpoint. Emphasis on 18th ce n- twy two- and three- voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writing of short sty le pieces. Prerequisite: 214.
312 Music Theory/History and Literature of the 20th Century (3)
Note: Music fees are al/ached lo all applied inslrurtion rourses, and also lo the following. 100, 102, 104, 118, 119, 281 , 370, 470, 490. Refer lo mtalog section 011 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 facility. Also for the music major as preparation for e1iu-ance to Music 118. (Un its earned by the music major may not apply toward music degree requirements. ) 101 Introduction to Music (3) Elements of music and media of per- formance in hi storical 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 swdy applied music. (Section C is designated for music majors) 104 A, B, C-Guitar Class (1 , 1, 1) For the swdent with no previous train- ing in guitar. Survey of different styles of playing, together with music theo1y as related to the in strument. 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) Applied in st ru ction for non-music majors and for music majors , sec- ondary instrument. Instruction in piano , organ, harpsichord , voice, brass instruments, stri ng 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) Pan-writing, non-harmonic tones, cadences, figured bass, Roman analysis. 114(A) Music Theory: Aural (2) Sight-singing, rhythmic studies, car training, simple improvisation 118 Keyboard (1) Keyboard technique literature for the non-keyboa rd major. Prerequi si te: Grade of "B" or better in Music 100 or permission.
The study of 20th cemury thcoq· prac- tice and compositional techniques within the comext of the broad range of 20tJ1 cemuq•music literawre. 315 Music Theory: Aural Emphasis (1) Sight-singing of melodies contain ing leaps and melodies which are chro- matic and/ or modulate. Dictation of harmonic passages that arc chromatic and/ or contain 9th and 13th chords. Prerequisite: 214. 320 Music Education (1) A. Brass; B. Percuss ion; C. Su·ings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama; F. Fret- ted Instruments. Workshops in prepa- ration for teaching in strumental music and music drama in elementary
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- cally in the areas of choral and instru- memal conducting. Continuation of the objectives of Music 323 related specifically to the technical and imer- pretative skills of either choral or insu-u- memal 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- u·onic technology. An analysis and activity course tJ1at examin es 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 tJ1e performance of contemporary styles as tJ1ey relate to tJ1eir use in school and church setti ngs. May be repeated with different contenl. Prerequisite: 11 4A, 11 4W or deparui1ent pern1ission. 334 Philosophy of Music Education (3) An inves tiga ti on 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. Prerequ isite: 312 or consent of instructor.
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