Music (MUSC)

An introduction to music history, music literature, and critical listening skills.

Applied Music Instruction involves a weekly private lesson and regular seminars on a musical instrument (woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, piano) or musical composition. Students will develop technique and performance skills through the study of standard literature. Course may be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor; This course is intended for those interested in a music major. Applied Music Instruction involves a weekly private lesson and regular seminars on a musical instrument (woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, piano) or musical composition. Students will develop technique and performance skills through the study of standard literature. Course may be repeated for credit.

This course is an introduction to fundamental theory and technical aspects of music. Topics covered include notation, intervals, scales, rhythm, meter,elementary ear training and sight singing, and an introduction to the keyboard. This course is not intended for music majors but is recommended in preparation for Music Theory 1.

For music majors. Music Theory I is a combined study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Students will develop basic skills in music theory and harmony which include practical application through part-writing.

For music majors. Music Theory II is a continuation of a combined study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Keyboard harmony is included with application at the keyboard. Composition, improvisation and practical keyboard applications are among the components.

Aural Skills 1 is a laboratory course that develops skills in music reading, sight singing, dictation, and identification of intervals, chords and other materials studies in Music Theory.

A continuation of Aural Skills 1 that further develops skills in music reading, sight singing, dictation, and identification of intervals, chords and other material studied in Music Theory.

This course may be repeated for credit. Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of literature for an ensemble such as concert bard, jazz, choral, winds, and chamber groups. Note: Audition or permission of the instructor

Class piano is designed to for non-piano majors working toward proficiency. The course will focus on fundamentals and development of technical and functional skills, such as: keyboard theory and technique, music reading, sight reading harmonization, transposition, and improvisation.

Music Theory III is a continuation of a combined study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Emphasis is on chromatic harmony, modulation techniques, and an introduction to form.

Music Theory IV is a continuation of a combined study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Emphasis is on 20th century techniques, including atonality, and composition projects that utilize concepts covered in Music Theory I-IV.

Co-requisite: MUSC 1221 Music Theory III This course is designed for students interested in a degree in music. Aural Skills III is a laboratory course that continues the development of skills in music reading, sight singing, and music dictation.

Aural Skills IV is a laboratory course that continues the development of skills in music reading, sight singing, and music dictation.

This course is intended for those interested in a music major; permission of the instructor. Applied Music Instruction involves a weekly private lesson and regular seminars on a musical instrument (woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, piano) or musical composition. Students will develop technique and performance skills through the study of standard literature. Course may be repeated for credit.

This course is intended for those interested in a music major; permission of the instructor. Applied Music Instruction involves a weekly private lesson and regular seminars on a musical instrument (woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, piano) or musical composition. Students will develop technique and performance skills through the study of standard literature. Course may be repeated for credit.