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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the development of American popular music in the 20th century, from its beginnings in Tin Pan Alley, blues and country music, up to recent movements in rock, pop, and rap. In addition to studying formal elements in these musical styles, students will also explore the relationship between popular music and broader social themes such as race, gender, and class. Assignments will include reading, listening and video-viewing, and concert attendance. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Music Theory II. Topics include 6th chords, extended and chromatic harmony through the late 19th century and impressionism. Also covered is the study and analysis of 18th and 19th century forms. It is strongly recommended that students take MUS333 and MUS271 concurrently with this course. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Music majors. Prerequisite: MUS232N.
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of MUS233 Aural Skills I. This course will cover more advanced training in interval and chord recognition, rhythmic training, melodic dictation, and solfege. Required for all Music majors. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MUS332 and MUS271. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Prerequisite: MUS232N.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides private study of piano that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to piano performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS340, MUS345, MUS350, MUS360) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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1.00 Credits
This course provides private study in composition. Includes study of major compositional practices of the 20th century and application of these to ones own work. These lessons occur in a one-onone studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS340, MUS345, MUS350, MUS360) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-Time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only). Prerequisite: MUS403N or MUS403P or permission of Department Chairperson.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides private study of voice that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to vocal performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS340, MUS345, MUS350, MUS360) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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1.00 Credits
This course provides private study of a musical instrument (woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, strings, and others) that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to instrumental performance. These lessons occur in a oneon- one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS340, MUS345, MUS350, MUS360) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to conducting music ensembles. Skills taught will include but are not limited to basic conducting patterns, score reading, analytical techniques, pacing of rehearsals, and rehearsal techniques. Students will participate as both conductor and member of the ensemble. Lab hours outside of class may be required. Three lecture hours per week. Satisfies an elective credit in the Music minor. Prerequisite: MUS132N
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3.00 Credits
Concentrated study of repertoire from the 20th Century, Post-war European fascination with jazz, neoclassicism and serialism is geared to complement MUS432. Ives, Cowell, Harris, Bernstein, and Copland are included from the American School. After World War II, the influences of popular music such as swing, jazz, and rock 'n roll are studied in the serious music of Adams, Corigliano, Zappa and Glass. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class is required. It is strongly recommended that students take this course concurrently with MUS432. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Music majors. Prerequisite: MUS332.
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3.00 Credits
Students taking this course will study the major melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal developments of composition in the 20th century. It will include analysis of seminal works as well as exercises in practical composition culminating in a final project. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS403N. Prerequisite: MUS232N or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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