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161, 162; 263, 264; 365, 366; 467, 468 PRINCIPAL APPLIED INSTRUCTION (1,2) For the music major, music education degree objective, semes­ ters 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, applied music degree objective , semesters

31 I MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Counterpoint. Emphasis on eighteenth century two- and three­ voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writ­ ing of short style pieces . Prerequisite: 212. 312 MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Twentieth century compositional techniques and analysis of Im­ pressionism to recent developments. Prerequisite: 311. 315 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS ( I) Sight-singing on melodies containing leaps and that are chro­ matic and / or modulate . Dictation of harmonic passages that are chromatic and / or contain 9th and I 3th chords . Prerequisite: 2 I 6 320 MUSIC EDUCATION (I) 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 school s. Includes methods and procedures for teaching beginning students. 323 CONDUCTING (3) Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observa­ tion of choral and orchestral rehearsals. (Advanced conduct ing, choral or instrumental , is available by private arrangement.) 324 ADVANCED STUDIES IN CONDUCTING (2) One or more sections offered periodically in the areas of choral and instrumental conducting. 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 philosophies of music educat ion and the resulting aesthetic implications for teaching music in all grades. (Music majors.) 340 SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC THEORY / COMPOSITION (2-3) One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as: Orchestration, Choral Arranging , Basic Techniques for Arrang­ ers, Electronic Music. Analytical techniques . Prerequisite: 312 or consent of instructor. 350 A, B ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS ( I + I) This course is designed to teach church service playing skills at an advanced level to pianists and organists . Areas of work include: harmonization , transposition , modulation , improvisation, hymn playing , accompanying (solo and choral) and repertoire. Required of all students using organ as a principal performing medium . 350A- Open to pianists and organists. May be repeated for credit. 350BOpen to organists only. Will prepare the student to take the colleague examination admini stered each June by the American Guild of Organists. 360 A, B PIANO ACCOMPANYING (2) Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental literature; discussion of styles and performance practices; experience in public performance. 370 JUNIOR REC ITAL , 30 minutes (0) Preparation for junior level applied major 30-minute recital.

1-9 . Same areas of instruction as under 121 above. 181 INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION (2)

A writing course designed to provide opportunity for developing basic skills or craft 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. Pass/fail, no tuition. 206 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: MUSIC FROM 1600-1800 (2) See description under 105 above. 211 MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Dominant and nondominant seventh chords, modulation and secondary dominants. Creative project. Prerequisite: 117 . 212 MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Borrowed chords, Neapolitan sixth chord, augmented sixth chords, altered dominants, chromatic mediants, commercial har­ mony. Creative project . Prerequisite: 211. 215 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS (I) Sight-singing of melodies that are chromati c and / or modulate. Ability to dictate four-part diatonic harmonic phrases containing simple triads in all inversions . Prerequisite: 112 (I) Sight-singing of melodies that are chromatic and / or modulate. Four-part dictation of passages that modulate and / or contain seventh chords. Prerequisite: 215 250 A, B KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY ( I , I) 216 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS Literature , technique , scales, harmoni zation, sight reading and transposition. Designed to prepare the student for the piano proficiency examination. Class instruction.

251 , 252 SONG LITERATURE-DICTION See description under 151 , 152 above.

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260 A, B KEYBOARD SIGHT READING (I, I) Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 300 CONCERT MUSIC (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation . Pass / fail , no tuition . 304 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: MUSIC FROM 1800-1920 (2) See description under I 05 above. 310 ELEMENTARY MUSIC WORKSHOP (2) Instruction in materials and procedures for teaching music in the elementary school. (Non-mus ic majors - by permission .)

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