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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
More advanced study of tritone substitution, diminished chords, reharmonization, and chord scale relationships. More advanced harmonic and melodic analysis culminating in a study-analysis of improvisation concepts and, in particular, the music of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. Lab stresses recognition and reproduction of modes, all seventh chords, melodies and more complex scales. Prerequisite: MUS102/112. CR. 3/2
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3.00 Credits
Leaves the realm of traditional harmony and continues with emphasis on the merger of classical and jazz music; polytonality, pandiatonicism, modal and non-tertian harmony, atonal and twelve-tone writing. Lab emphasizes ability to hear and reproduce extended chords; all scales and modes; two, three, and four simultaneous melody lines and chord progressions. Prerequisite: MUS203/213. CR. 3/2
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course which focuses on the concepts and techniques necessary to complete a successful arrangement. Transposition and ranges of instruments along with rhythm section writing and voicing are explored. Techniques of background writing, introductions, interludes, codas, articulation, phrasing and the use of dynamics are utilized in a step-by-step organization and orchestration of an arrangement from start to finish. Prerequisite: MUS102. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Arranging I which emphasizes a more in-depth use and understanding of the concepts presented in Arranging I. Focus on score analysis, critical listening and orchestration in a variety of musical styles. Techniques of big band arranging and orchestration are explored along with introduction to 2-, 3-, and 4-part counterpoint. Prerequisite: MUS221. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
A study of the development of musical culture in America from the 17th century to the present. Includes sacred music, American music, folk music, blues, patriotic and dance music, jazz and 20th century popular music. For the nonmusic major. CR. 3
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2.00 Credits
Digital Music Systems focuses on basic knowledge and skills for the operation of music synthesizers and other digital musical equipment. Emphasis will be on learning the basic principles of music synthesis, the musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) system, operation of computer hardware and software and computer-assisted arranging and scoring. Students will complete programming and arranging projects in the UMA Computer Music Studio. CR. 2
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3.00 Credits
(Topic would be indicated.) Selected topics in music which are not available through regular courses. Offered for qualified associate and baccalaureate degree students. CR. 3
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: completion of 30 semester hours. CR. 1-6
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3.00 Credits
Individually designed study in an area of music-making, such as piano, recorder, voice, sight-singing, or music theory. One private lesson per week. Course may be repeated if enrollments permit. Prerequisite: permission. For nonmusic majors. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
This course will build upon the knowledge and skills acquired by students in MUS271. Students will complete intermediate to advanced programming and arranging projects in the UMA Computer Music Studio using MIDI hardware/software and software synthesis tools. A final project will be required. Prerequisite: MUS271and successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. CR. 3
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