MUS 123 - Music Theory/Piano/Sightsinging Part I

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

MUSIC

Description:

An introduction to music theory through written and aural demonstration, keyboard skills, and sight-singing with particular attention to those skills necessary for musical theatre Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Identify and explain music notation symbols and concepts, applying understanding through vocal and keyboard demonstration. (2) Recognize, both aurally and visually, basic rhythmic and tonal patterns. (3) Perform speak/clap/play) simple rhythmic patterns at sight. (4) Recognize and sing ascending intervals, major scales, and short melodies at sight using scale degree numbers in the movable do system. (5) Demonstrate understanding of major key signatures, the circle of fifths, and major scale construction. (6) Secure enough finger and hand control to play music at a designated level (hands together, reading both clefs) in several meters and keys in individual and group repertoire. (7) Begin to demonstrate understanding of musicality/expressive elements in classroom performance work. (8) Apply beginning music analysis, transposition, and sight-singing skills to selected musical theatre song repertoire.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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