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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course is group instruction for students with some piano background and for those who have successfully completed Beginning Group Piano. Students must practice outside of class time to successfully complete this course.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to basic guitar skills in a classroom setting. The course covers topics such as chords, strumming, finger picking, improvisation, music reading and guitar technique, and introduces guitar styles such as rock, folk, blues and classical. Practice outside class is necessary for completion of this course. Students must provide their own guitar. Students already proficient in the areas listed in the course description should register for individual instruction.
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3.00 Credits
Enjoyment of Classical Music is a survey of Western classical music from the Middle Ages in Europe to the present in Europe and North America. The course explores various musical styles and forms, including orchestral, choral and chamber music. There is an emphasis on focused listening, with the purpose of enhancing the ability to understand and appreciate music. Note: Attendance at a classical concert outside of class time may be required.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the history of American popular music from the 1950s to the present. The course examines the development of various music styles, such as rock and hip-hop, and explores the relationship between cultural trends and popular music. Notable recordings and musicians will be studied.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theory, craft, and practice of songwriting. Topics include: song structure, style and type, musical elements (rhythm, melody, harmony and instrumentation), lyric writing and collaboration, the basics of arranging, producing, and marketing songs, and performance elements. Songs from various traditions, past and present, will be studied as examples. Activities include song analysis, writing exercises, completion of original songs, and presentation and/or performance of songs. Recommendation: Basic note-reading ability and/or experience playing an instrument.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to music technology. It is intended for all students wishing to learn the fundamentals of digital music production and explore music technology resources. Topics include the physics of sound and hearing, digital audio software and hardware, MIDI, virtual instruments, digital processing techniques, music notation programs, technology resources for musicians, and current trends in music technology. Prerequisites: None Recommendations: MUSC 1070
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3.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to music theory in the Western tradition for general students and as the first course in the Music Theory and Ear Training sequence for music majors. Topics include rhythm and pitch notation, the piano keyboard, meter, intervals, scales, modes, key signatures, melody, harmony, analysis, composition, style, and the connection between notated music and its sound. Prerequisites: None
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4.00 Credits
This is the second course in the Music Theory and Ear Training sequence for music majors. It builds on the theory skills of Music Theory 1 and introduces ear training skills. Theory topics include texture, melodic concepts and structures, diatonic harmony, melody harmonization, analysis, and composition. Ear Training skills include dictation and sight-singing of basic melodies, rhythms, and harmonic progressions. Prerequisites: MUSC 1070 with a grade of C or higher
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1.00 Credits
This course is individual instruction in learning to play a woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instrument. The student's needs and interests will determine the selection of music literature. Students may repeat this course up to four times and receive academic credit. Contact instructor for lesson times.
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2.00 Credits
This course is individual instruction on a woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instrument for the advanced player. The students progress will be reviewed at the end of each semester by the music faculty (jury). Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. Contact instructor for lesson times.
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