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3.00 Credits
Centers around the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, orchestrational and formal analysis of written and recorded musical examples. Students will use the concepts learned in the Music Theory sequence to gain a more heightened awareness of the relationship between form, harmony, and melody through listening and score analysis. Prerequisite: MUS204 and successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. CR. 2
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3.00 Credits
Designed as a continuation of music/jazz theory and ear training study. Focuses upon the analysis of improvised solos by Charlie Parker and important post-1950 improvisers such as Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and John Coltrane. At the end of each unit of study, students will write a solo in the style of that artist which will be performed and critiqued in class. Prerequisite: MUS315 and successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. May be taken concurrently with MUS305. CR. 2
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3.00 Credits
A continuation and practical application of the techniques learned in the completed ear training sequence. Students will learn the mental and physical processes used to translate sound recording into a written musical format. A variety of musical styles will be transcribed. Prerequisite: MUS214 and successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. CR. 2
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of Composition I is to introduce students to the techniques and challenges of original composition. In the process of producing compositions in jazz, popular, and concert mustic styles, students will explore representative repertoire and consider such topics as motive and phrase, line writing, thematic development, planning harmonic progressions, formal design, effective orchestration and appropriate notation. Major projects incude songs, an extended multi-horn jazz composition and a work for mixed chamber ensemble. Prerequisite: MUS222 and successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of Composition II is to continue developing the skills and techniques for original composition introduced in Composition I. The focus will be on the wide range of approaches to composition developed in the 20th century and beyond. Topics will include the study of representative compositions, the exploration of contemporary techniques for organizing pitch and rhythmic materials, and the further development of skills in instrumentation and orchestration. Students will compose projects for strings, a mixed group of woodwinds and brass, and chamber or jazz orchestra. Prerequisite: MUS323 and successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
A study of European music styles and the principal composers of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Twentieth Century periods. Special attention is paid to forms, compositional techniques, related arts and aesthetic ideas of the times. Prerequisite: MUS131 or permission of instructor. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
A close study of the artists who have developed various manifestations of jazz, blues, and rock and roll. Emphasis is placed on the origins, development, and characteristics of the styles. Prerequisite: MUS333 or permission of instructor. CR. 3
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2.00 Credits
These courses build upon concepts and techniques learned in the MUS 141/142/243/244 sequence; admittance requires Junior standing. Individual teachers will provide sequencing of these studies so that all students will reach a requisite level of ability prior to enrollment in MUS448. Must be taken concurrently with MUS100. Limited to music majors. CR. 2
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3.00 Credits
Placement in each ensemble is by audition only. The third- and fourth-year ensemble sequence builds upon the material covered in the first two years.More complex arrangements are performed, and there is a concentration on more advanced improvisation concepts such as altered harmonies and their corresponding scale forms, repertoire containing rapidly modulating chord progressions, and modal harmony and voicing. Prerequisite: successful completion of Junior Standing Jury. CR. 1
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3.00 Credits
Music Pedagogy is designed to assist the student in the development of the knowledge and skills necessary to teach his or her instrument/voice. The first in a sequence of three pedagogy courses, MUS 361 introduces the student to the study of pedagogy. Topics include an overview of the history of jazz and contemporary music education, the psychological foundations and philosophies of music education, planning for teaching, an overview of the business and administrative practices of studio teaching, and current Maine teacher certification. CR. 3
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