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  • 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of the course is to acquaint the student with the notational practices, common practice instruments, basic theoretical and technical skills, and historical stylistic perspectives necessary to begin successfully arranging and composing for the jazz combo. The course is designed to develop arranging and/or compositional skills in the jazz idiom through the study of jazz orchestration and harmonic and melodic practices. Upon completing the reading, listening, and score analysis assignments, students will score several mini-charts as well as a final fully realized composition. All music will be performed and recorded. Three Credits Talaga Fall Semester
  • 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of the course is to continue the skill building process established in Music 366. The course will acquaint the student with the notational practices, common practice instruments, basic theoretical and technical skills, and historical stylistic perspectives necessary to begin successfully arranging and composing for the large jazz ensemble. The course is designed to develop arranging and/or compositional skills in the jazz idiom through the study of jazz orchestration and harmonic and melodic practices. Upon completing the reading, listening, and score analysis assignments, students will score several mini-charts as well as a final fully realized composition. All music will be performed and recorded. Three Credits Talaga Spring Semester, Even Years
  • 2.00 Credits

    The course serves as an introduction to the art of recording. A familiarity will be gained with the instrumentation and techniques utilized in the capturing and reproduction of sound. The physics and concepts involved with the many aspects of sound and sound reproduction will be discussed. Additionally, the concepts and techniques involved in analog, digital and MIDI technology will be essential components of the course. Students will receive hands-on training in the recording arts laboratory and piano/technology laboratory. Two Credits Erskine Fall Semester
  • 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of this course is to develop techniques and skills for teaching instrumental music in the secondary School. This course addresses: teaching instrumental performing groups, creating concept lesson plans, choosing appropriate literature, building public relations. Other topics include school music performances, discipline, recruitment, evaluations, budgeting, non-performance classes, and political/social issues pertinent to the music classroom. Required for all instrumental music education majors. Three Credits Southard Fall Semester, Odd Years
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course addresses teaching techniques in the performance and general music classroom. Other topics include materials, administration, inclusion, public relations, discipline, recruiting, and evaluation. An on-site observation component is required. Required for all vocal music education majors. Two Credits Hornbach Spring Semester, Even Years
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course addresses techniques and skills for teaching vocal music in the secondary school. Other topics include vocal literature, choral style, concept lesson plans, inclusion, public relations, arranging, contests, touring, finances, discipline, recruiting, evaluation, non-performance classes, current music education approaches and political/social issues pertinent to the music classroom. Required for all vocal music education majors. Two Credits Hornbach Spring Semester, Odd Years
  • 2.00 Credits

    Open to all students. The student shall learn basic major, minor and 7th chords, strumming and finger picking techniques, bar chords and how to read tablature. These techniques, using folk song repertoire, will be used to accompany the singing voice. Complete in one semester. Two Credits Malfroid Both Semesters
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced studies at the upperclass level in music theory analysis, focusing on a particular analytic technique, musical parameter, critical approach, or repertory. Topics vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Music 212. May be repeated for credit. Two to Four Credits Hodson Fall Semester
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced studies at the upperclass level in music history, focusing on a particular period, composer, critical approach, or repertory. Topics vary from year to year. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Music 102 and Music 212 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Two to Four Credits Randel Spring Semester
  • 1.00 Credits

    Open to students whose major instrument is piano or organ, or who possess comparable keyboard skill. Emphasis on sight reading and accompanying skills. Harmonization is followed by a focus on transposition, improvisation, and practical harmonic vocabulary. May be taken twice for credit. One Credit Aschbrenner, Le, Lewis Fall Semester
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