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  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of vocal and instrumental counterpoint and contrapuntal forms of the sixteenth and the eighteenth centuries. Representative works from the sixteenth century are analyzed and synthesis is gained through a series of contrapuntal projects beginning with species counterpoint in two, three, and four voices. Paying particular attention to invention and fugal procedures, eighteenth century baroque style is addressed through analysis and counterpoint projects utilizing this style. Prerequisite: MUS 211.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Counterpoint of the eighteenth century, including analysis of the literature and synthesis in two-to-four voice textures. Instrumental style is emphasized with particular attention to the techniques employed in the invention and fugal procedure. Prerequisite: MUS 211.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Private Instruction is available in: Students enrolled for one unit of applied music receive one-half hour of instruction per week. Those enrolled for two units receive one hour of instruction per week. Lessons will not be made up if they fall on legal or special holidays. Lessons otherwise missed will not be made up unless the instructor is notified twenty-four hours in advance of the scheduled time. Private instruction courses must be taken sequentially beginning with the 100-level course; a course level may be skipped only by permission of the music faculty. A course fee per unit is charged for all applied music courses. This course fee is determined by the student's involvements in ensemble courses and participation as a music major or minor. In order to be eligible for a reduced fee for private lessons, a student must be involved in a major ensemble (Pepperdine University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, The Jazz Ensemble, various instrumental chamber ensembles, or Pepperdine University Symphony). In order to be classified as a music minor, the student must be currently enrolled in the first year of music theory or have completed the course. Ensemble courses are open to all students by audition. Students will be encouraged to combine applied music with ensemble participation. Fees: One unit for music majors: $140.00. One unit for non-music majors: $365.00.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Private Instruction is available in: Students enrolled for one unit of applied music receive one-half hour of instruction per week. Those enrolled for two units receive one hour of instruction per week. Lessons will not be made up if they fall on legal or special holidays. Lessons otherwise missed will not be made up unless the instructor is notified twenty-four hours in advance of the scheduled time. Private instruction courses must be taken sequentially beginning with the 100-level course; a course level may be skipped only by permission of the music faculty. A course fee per unit is charged for all applied music courses. This course fee is determined by the student's involvements in ensemble courses and participation as a music major or minor. In order to be eligible for a reduced fee for private lessons, a student must be involved in a major ensemble (Pepperdine University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, The Jazz Ensemble, various instrumental chamber ensembles, or Pepperdine University Symphony). In order to be classified as a music minor, the student must be currently enrolled in the first year of music theory or have completed the course. Ensemble courses are open to all students by audition. Students will be encouraged to combine applied music with ensemble participation. Fees: One unit for music majors: $140.00. One unit for non-music majors: $365.00.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    A large group chosen by audition at the beginning of the school year to perform traditional and contemporary choral literature. The group represents the University at many civic and local college functions. Cr/NC grading. If taken in partial fulfillment of fine arts general education requirement, must be taken for unit credit with a letter grade. (GE)
  • 2.00 Credits

    In the Music Technology Lab, students learn how to use the digital editing program ProTools through a series of tutorials and projects. Synthesis of their study is gained by a final composition project created with Digital Performer and ProTools. Prerequisites: MUS 201; for music majors only or by special permission of the instructor.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Designed to acquaint the singer and the accompanist/coach with the International Phonetic Alphabet and the pronunciation of English for singing.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Designed to acquaint the singer and the accompanist/coach with the pronunciation of Italian in operatic and song literature. Prerequisite: MUS 311 or consent of instructor.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Designed to acquaint the singer and the accompanist/coach with the pronunciation of German in operatic and song literature. Prerequisite: MUS 311 or consent of instructor.
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