3. Composition: 42 units 132, 181 , 233, 234, 324, 335, 336, *340(4), 437, 438, 490, applied keyboard secondary (8), ensemble (8), music electives (2). *in addition to core reguirements Specific additional reguirements for the Bachelor of Arts are: 121, 122, 223, 224, 325, 326, 427, 428, applied secondary and /or music electives (5) , ensemble (6). Additional reguirements total 19 units. In addition to course reguirements, all music majors are reguired to complete 8 semesters of concert attendance . Details are specified in the Music Department Student Handbook, available from the Music Office .
MUSIC COURSES 50 A, B, C- INTRODUCTION TO THE PIANO (1 ,1,1) Designed for the non-music major. Notation reading, technigue, rhythm, interpretation, sight-reading designed
117 MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Diatonic harmony, melodic construction, non-chord tones, harmonization of melodies in four parts, creative project. 121 , 122; 223, 224; 325, 326; 427, 428 PRINCIPAL APPLIED INSTRUCTION (1,2) For the music major, B.A. degree objective, semesters 1-8. Piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments. 131 , 132; 233, 234; 335, 336; 437, 438 PRINCIPAL APPLIED INSTRUCTION (2) For the music major, composition degree objective,
to develop general keyboard facility. 60 A, B, C- VOICE CLASS (1,1,1)
For the student with no previous voice training who desires to study applied music. (Section C is designated for music majors.) 70 A, B, C- GUITAR CLASS (1, 1,1) Designed for the student with no previous training 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. Subseguent classes more advanced. 80 A, B, C-CLASS INSTRUCTION (1,1 , 1) Class instruction in instruments other than piano, voice or guitar. 90-99 APPLIED MUSIC - PRIVATE (1-2) Applied instruction for non-music majors and for music majors, secondary instrument . Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition and hymn improvisation. 101 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC (3) Elements of music and media of performance in historical perspective. Provides basic background in music literature . For the non-music major. Offered each semester . 105 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: MUSIC BEFORE 1600 (2) A historical and critical study of the period including important contributions in musical literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works . 111 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS (2) Designed for entering music students with sufficient background. Timbre discrimination, singing of Gregorian chant. Development of professional notation habits . Minimum terminal performance: ability to recognize, dictate, sing intervals (m2 to PS), triads, and major /minor /modal scales, and perform rhythms in .simple meters . 112 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS (2) Continuation of Music 111 , but with more emphasis on sight-singing. Introduction to changing meters, additive rhythms, cross rhythms , and improvisation. Minimal terminal performance: ability to identify, dictate and sing all major and minor scales, all simple intervals in isolation within the compass of an octave , all triads , to dictate basic chord progressions. (Prereguisite: 111)
semesters 1-8. Instruction in composition. 150 A, B PIANO PROFICIENCY (1 ,1)
Literature, technique, scales, harmonization, sight reading and transposition. Designed to prepare the student for the piano proficiency examination. Class instruction. 151, 152 SONG LITERATURE-DICTION (1,1) Principles of pronunciation and enunciation of English, Italian, French, German and Spanish. Texts are studied as these languages relate to song literature from periods of history, geographical location, individual composers or ethnic groups. 161, 162; 263, 264; 365, 366; 467, 468 PRINCIPAL APPLIED INSTRUCTION (1,2) For the music major , music education degree objective, semesters 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 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. Periodic meeting for discussion of performers and specific performances. 4 semesters reguired 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) Seventh and ninth chords, modulation, secondary dominant chords, two and three-part forms, creative project. Prereguisite: 117.
73
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker