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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. The history and music of American colonial times to the present are explored. Historical and cultural developments are examined as well as folk music, maritime music, church music,pop music, jazz music, and concert music.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. In World Music students study a variety of ethnic music from around the world. While our primary focus will be limited to certain selected regions and traditions, the overall scope will be broad in that these regions represent many different continents: North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Because we will be studying music within the context of the societies that create it, our approach to the course material is interdisciplinary as we will be incorporating aspects of the arts, humanities and social sciences.
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3.00 Credits
I ( formerly MUS-H100) 3 cr. This course begins the study of notation and forms that musicians use to arrange, compose and perform music. Topics include musical instruments, clefs, key signatures, time signatures, scales, musical styles and forms.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Music Theory I is a study of melodic writing leading to four-part diatonic harmony. Topics include four-part writing, non-chord tones, cadences, and seventh chords. Music analysis, reading, and aural skills are reinforced together with the Theoretical material presented.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisite:Grade of "C" or better in MUS*H115 or Permission of Instructor. This is a continuation of MUS*H115 with a study of secondary functions, modulation, form and counterpoint. Music analysis, reading, and aural skills are developed together with the theoretical material presented.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. An historical survey of concert, symphonic and theater music of the 20th century. Styles such as Impressionism, Expressionism, Serialism, Neo-Classicism, Avant-garde, Musique Concrete, Minimalism, Jazz, and Rock will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. This course provides a study of opera, ballet, the Broadway musical, and other types of music for the theater.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. This course covers musical terminology, familiarization with musical instruments, keys, basic chords and scales, form and structure of musical composition, and improvisation. The selections and examples are taken from jazz, rather than classical music. The course includes the history and appreciation of jazz, a study of major jazz artists, and an analysis of the cultural and social significance of jazz.
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1.00 Credits
1 cr. This course provides a study of basic folk guitar chords and picking techniques. Emphasis is on singing with the guitar. This course may be repeated for credit.
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1.00 Credits
1 cr. This is an opportunity for guitarists and bassists to experience reading and improvising in the context of a section, rather than the traditional rock or jazz band format. The goal is to raise sight reading levels while learning the art of ensemble playing. Special attention is paid to dynamics, phrasing, intonation, ensemble playing, and general musicianship. This course may be repeated for credit.
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