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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Stylistic, technical and intuitive aspects of music examined through listening, discussion and creative exercises. Students explore their creative potential in music and are familiarized with newer techniques of composition including synthesized music. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
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4.00 Credits
Principles of music construction based on a historical perspective of music theory in Western culture. Emphasis on the nature of modes and/or tonal centers and the organization of melody, harmony and voice leading utilizing basic elements of keys, scales, chords, notation and ear training. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
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4.00 Credits
A broad overview of various hardware and software applications in music. Through composition and presentation projects, online forums, Web page design and other forms of production, explore historical and current uses of music and technology. Basic consideration of ethical, aesthetic, economic and social issues involving music technology also are explored. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
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3.00 Credits
Intermediate music fundamentals including rhythm, basic melodic and harmonic relationships, voice leading, harmonic function and basic composition. Prior knowledge of music notation key signatures, scales and triads recommended. Prerequisites: MUSC 201 for non-majors and permission of instructor. Three hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction of traditional woodwind instruments and their development in the Western culture. Basic cognitive and psychomotor techniques involving instrument handling, embouchure, breathing, articulation and fingering combinations are discussed, practiced and demonstrated. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Two hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to traditional percussion instruments and their development in Western culture. Basic cognitive and psychomotor techniques that involve proper handling and traditional performance practices are discussed, practiced and demonstrated. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Two hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to traditional orchestral string instruments and their development in Western culture. Basic cognitive and psycho-motor techniques involving instrument handling, bowing, finger patterns and shifting are discussed, practiced and demonstrated. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Two hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to traditional brass instruments and their development in Western culture. Basic cognitive and psychomotor techniques that involve embouchure, breathing, articulation, fingering combinations and tone production are discussed, practiced and demonstrated. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Two hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to world musical traditions and practices, such as Africa, China, India, Japan and the Americas. Ability to read music is not necessary. Open to non-music majors, music majors and minors. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
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4.00 Credits
The study of the development of blues as a song style and the effect it has on modern American music. Traces the historical origins and traditions that developed into a style of its own and the influence the blues had on rock and roll, gospel, country R&B and soul. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).
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