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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week MUS 106 is an introductory course to western music literature with the emphasis on developing listening skills. Through listening and classroom critiques and analysis, all types of music are surveyed from Gregorian Chant through contemporary genres. Attendance at 3 varying concerts is required. 2 Upon successful completion of MUS 106, the student should be able to: Identify masterpieces of classical music repertoire. Distinguish the salient compositional characteristics between several stylistic periods in music/art history including representative composers from each period which help place unfamiliar repertoire into familiar periods. Contrast/compare music of any type (i.e., classical, ethnic, popular, seasonal) for texture, rhythm, form, melodic contour, harmonic orientation and time of composition. Contrast/compare the live performances seen during the semester. Define the elements that make up classical performance tradition and etiquette.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week MUS 107 is an introduction to the field of ethnomusicology in which historical, religious, social, and political aspects of a society are studied in relationship to its music traditions and culture. In addition to these aspects, the musical elements of each culture are analyzed for the types of instruments, form/structure, context, activities, and music aesthetics. Upon successful completion of MUS 107, the student should be able to: Demonstrate a broader understanding of the role of music in different cultures. Describe the distinctive aural features and music aesthetics of a music culture. Describe the historical, religious, social and political aspects of a society that contribute to the development of a music culture. Describe and the validity of other music traditions. Contrast/compare the one's own music within the broader context of other music traditions.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week MUS 108 Fundamentals of Western Music is a course that will enable students to learn how to read and write music. Notational principles will be learned as a mode of communication. The roles of the composer, performer, and listener will be explored. Upon successful completion of MUS 108, the student should be able to: Identify and write the basic components of Western music notation: major, minor, and chromatic scales, key signatures, intervals, chords and chord symbols, and chord progressions using primary chords I, IV, and V7. Notate and read basic melodic and rhythmic patterns in both simple and compound meters. Give examples of possible basic harmonization for simple melodies. Define the roles of composer, performer, and listener. Identify aurally those melodic intervals studied in class. Compose a short song in lead-sheet format, and perform it for the class.
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2.00 Credits
4 hours lecture/lab per week Comment: MUS 114 is repeatable for a maximum of six credits. MUS 114 is a performance-oriented course for all students interested in singing in a large ensemble. The selected repertoire is drawn from a range of classical, popular (jazz, musical theatre), and Polynesian/ethnic choral literature. Rehearsal and performing practices as well as basic music reading are included in the course of study. An extra-curricular concert is scheduled at the end of the semester. Previous choral experience is not required. Upon successful completion of MUS 114, the student should be able to: Identify the origin and musical elements of the repertoire presented. Give examples of basic vocal technique through solo and ensemble vocal performances. Identify and solve problems of performance in a variety of physical settings. Identify and list the attributes of performance etiquette. Identify the importance of ensemble singing in terms of musicianship and performance practice. 3
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2.00 Credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): Ability to carry a tune on pitch. MUS 121B is the first of a three-semester sequence in learning solo singing skills. Concepts and skills introduced in the class include proper breath control and support, developing and discovering vocal production and potential, basic musicianship, song interpretation, and the basic principles of performing. Upon successful completion of MUS 121B, the student should be able to: Identify and distinguish between different basic notational concepts. Identify and define a wide variety of singing styles. Sing a series of vocal solos with close attention to techniques demonstrated in class. Identify, define and distinguish between the differences in tone production, the breathing apparatus, interpretation and the qualities of an artist.
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2.00 Credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours lecture/lab per week MUS 121C is the first of a four-semester sequence in learning how to play the piano. Basic principles of performance will be explored, and students will play on both digital and acoustic pianos in the electronic piano lab. Practice facilities are available on weekdays. Upon successful completion of MUS 121C, the student should be able to: Play the chromatic scale in both contrary and parallel motion, three octaves/two hands. Play all major scales and arpeggios, one octave/two hands. Play at least three different articulation styles: legato, staccato, and marcato. Demonstrate the application of wrist rotation coupled with varied arm weight to achieve greater dynamic contrast. Identify major key signatures. Build major and minor triads in root position from any given note. Play simple songs from first-level literature. Mind-map recital repertoire with colors and shapes of phrases, and then perform two of those selections by memory.
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2.00 Credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab per week MUS 121D focuses on basic principles of classical guitar performance. Upon successful completion of MUS 121D, the student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to tune the guitar properly. Show how to properly care for the instrument. Demonstrate basic playing skills; major scales, arpeggios, etudes/exercises. Demonstrate ability to play first level songs. Demonstrate an ability to perform elementary solo and ensemble literature in a public recital. Demonstrate an understanding of elementary music notation and style interpretation.
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2.00 Credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours lecture/lab per week Comment: Students are required to provide their own ukulele and music stand. MUS 121Z is a beginning performance course for the ukulele. Concepts and skills introduced in the class include: basic musicianship, tuning, chord identification and progressions, basic strumming techniques, and the principles of accompanying and performing. Upon successful completion of MUS 121Z, the student should be able to: Tune their own instruments. Play basic chord progressions. Identify and demonstrate various rhythmic patterns. Identify and perform basic strumming techniques. Identify and perform basic strumming patterns. Identify and perform different picking techniques. Read and perform from 3 forms of notation for ukulele in the first position (fret board notation, standard notation and tablature). Perform major and minor scales. Identify and perform standard Hawaiian repertoire specifically written for the ukulele. Identify and perform basic slack key elements used in the Hawaiian ukulele repertoire. Examine the importance of the ukulele in the Hawaiian music culture and island history. 4
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2.00 Credits
1 hours lecture, 2 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): MUS 121B with a grade of "C" or higher or consent of instructor. MUS 122B is the second of a three-semester course in learning solo singing skills as a class. Four vocal styles (classical, jazz, ethnic, country western, and karaoke) are explored and studied to experience the different vocal and musical skills required for each genre. Performances of each style are required. Upon successful completion of MUS 122B, the student should be able to: Identify and distinguish between various vocal styles and musical terms. Identify the origin and development of vocal music. Give examples of intermediate level vocal techniques: diction, tone production, and breath control through actual performances and in descriptive writing. Sing at an intermediate level solo vocal literature in a public recital.
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2.00 Credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): MUS 121C with a grade of "C" or higher, or consent of instructor. MUS 122C is the second of a four-semester sequence in learning how to play the piano. Basic principles of performance will be explored, with a focus on expanding technical facility and sightreading skills. Students will play on both digital and acoustic pianos in the electronic piano lab. Practice facilities are available on weekdays. Upon successful completion of MUS 122C, the student should be able to: Play all major scales and arpeggios, as well as the Group I minor scales (all three forms), two octaves/ two hands. Play in four different articulation styles: legato, staccato, marcato, and portato. Apply wrist rotation coupled with varied arm weight to achieve greater finesse in dynamic contrast. Identify major key signatures and their relative minor keys. Build major and minor triads in root position, as well as 1st and 2nd inversion triads. Play songs and technique exercises from second-level literature, as well as supplementary repertoire from a text such as First Bach Album. Mind-map recital repertoire with colors and phrase shapes, then perform two of the three required recital selections by memory.
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