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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of Music is an introduction to basic music theory. The course covers concepts such as tonality, rhythm, scales and harmony, and explores various musical styles such as classical, popular, blues, jazz and folk. This course serves as an introduction to music theory for general students or for those considering a career in music.
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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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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the basics of music notation software and applies this knowledge to various musical activities, using industry-standard music notation software. Activities include creating professional-quality written scores, generating MIDI files for sequencing and editing, combining music with other media, and surveying other music software programs. This course requires basic note-reading ability and experience with computers.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the music industry. Topics include publishing, recording, arts management, copyright issues and the impact of technology on the music industry. Marketing strategies, entrepreneurial skills and career opportunities are also covered. This course is designed for music majors and students considering a career in the music industry.
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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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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to help any student develop the analytical and compositional skills necessary for a more complete understanding of music. This course also serves as a first course in the Music Theory sequence for music students. The course focuses on melody, harmony, rhythm, and musical structure and explores various musical styles including classical, popular, blues, jazz, and folk. Topics include notation, scales and modes, keys, intervals and transposition, chords, cadences, non-chord tones, and melodic structure. Students will apply music theory concepts by analyzing music examples and by writing and playing short music compositions. Music AFA students must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1071.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the continuation of Music Theory I (MUSC 1061). The course focuses on music texture, two- and four-part voice leading, harmonic progressions, a variety of seventh chords, and modulation. Students will apply music theory concepts by analyzing music examples and by writing music compositions. This course requires completion of MUSC 1061 and concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1072.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to help the music student strengthen their musical abilities through focused listening and sight singing. It is intended for all students who desire a deeper understanding of music. Topics include ear training and sight singing on basic melodies in major and minor keys, and learning to recognize, write and sing basic melodic and rhythmic examples and harmonic progressions. This course applies many of the concepts learned concurrently in Music Theory I (MUSC 1061). This course requires students to be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1061.
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2.00 Credits
This course is the continuation of Ear Training I (MUSC 1071). The course is designed to further help the music student strengthen their musical abilities through focused listening and sight singing. Topics include ear training and sight singing on advanced melodies in major and minor keys, and learning to recognize, write and sing advanced melodic and rhythmic examples and harmonic progressions. This course applies many of the concepts learned concurrently in Music Theory II (MUSC 1062). This course requires students to be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1062.
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