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1.00 Credits
Techniques in playing on brass instruments are provided in this course, as well as fingering, slide position, care and adjustments, knowledge of mouthpieces and embouchures, and the application of these techniques to solo and ensemble playing. (Two hours per week.)
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This course provides an introduction to the basic rudiments of drumming, giving attention to roll phrasing and the adaptation of the rudiments to standard 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 exercises. Students are given opportunities to perform easy solos. This course is required of all instrumentalists on the music education track. (Two hours per week.)
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1.00 Credits
This course offers group instruction in functional guitar for beginning guitar students. Class Guitar is designed for those interested in using the guitar in the classroom, recreation, and other situations in leading group singing. This course may be repeated a maximum of two times for credit. Open to all students with permission of the instructor. (One hour per week.)
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1.00 Credits
Techniques in playing on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments are provided in this course including fingering, slide positions, embouchure formation, and mouthpiece selection and construction. Students also gain experience in instrument care and the making of simple adjustments/repairs. An introduction to the rudiments of drumming is provided with attention given to roll phrasing and the adaptation of the rudiments to standard 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 exercises. Students are given a chance to perform easy solos. (Two hours per week.) Applied Music Major courses consist of private instruction. Unless instructed otherwise, students should take a one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). A minimum of one hour practice per day per credit hour is required of ALL students enrolled in private lessons. All music majors are required to perform in a student recital at least once each semester and are required to attend scheduled student and faculty recitals as well as large ensemble concerts and master classes. All credit in Applied Music is determined by jury examination at the end of each semester of private instruction, acceptable seminar performance and attendance, and satisfactory completion of lesson requirements as prescribed by the private instructor. Advancement is determined by the musical development and proficiency of the student. Each year of study is divided into two parts: Section A and Section B.
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1.00 Credits
Beginning techniques in jazz improvisation will be studied. This course will involve learning jazz melodies and their chord/scale relatives as well as the study of some of the common melodic/rhythmic patterns used in jazz. Prerequisites: MUS 1201 and MUS 1202 or permission of instructor. (Two hours per week.)
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2.00 Credits
In this course, the focus of study is on all other chromatic or altered harmonies and more complex Baroque and Classical forms. Prerequisite: MUS 1202. (Three hours per week.)
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Theory III. It treats those materials studied in Theory III and includes an introduction to twentieth century harmonies, forms, and theories. Prerequisite: MUS 2201. (Three hours per week.)
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to cover a variety of musical styles, including jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, rock, standard-popular and country western. Evaluation of performance in the various styles is a prime objective. Emphasis is placed on listening to selected recordings, aural analysis, and comparative discussions of the various style characteristics. (Two hours per week.)
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2.00 Credits
This is a hands-on course designed to train students in the use of the computer for producing publicationquality music arrangements, transcriptions, and original compositions including the generation of parts from the score. Students will also have experience in computerized drill programs and multimedia study modules for theory, keyboard skills, and history instruction. The use of software appropriate for classroom management will be discussed. Prerequisites: MUS 1201 and MUS 1202 or permission of instructor. (Two hours per week.)
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2.00 Credits
This course will increase students' awareness of the elements of music through ongoing discussion of and listening to the literature of great composers from various periods. A significant unit of this course will be devoted to the study of African-American music and non-Western music. (Two hours per week.)
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