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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) This sequence emphasizes the development of keyboard skills needed in the public classroom, college classroom, and private studio, for accompanying and for basic musicianship. Technique, sight-reading, accompanying, harmonization of melodies, transposition, score reading, improvisation and ensemble playing are included. The piano proficiency (MUS091,092), a graduation requirement for all music majors, will be taken in conjunction with this sequence. PREREQUISITES: Open to Music Majors or Music Minors only. Courses must be taken in sequence.
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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) This sequence emphasizes the development of keyboard skills needed in the public classroom, college classroom, and private studio, for accompanying and for basic musicianship. Technique, sight-reading, accompanying, harmonization of melodies, transposition, score reading, improvisation and ensemble playing are included. The piano proficiency (MUS 091,092), a graduation requirement for all music majors, will be taken in conjunction with this sequence. PREREQUISITES: Open to Music Majors or Music Minors only. Courses must be taken in sequence.
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1.00 Credits
(1 sem. hrs.) Major ensemble. Sections include Concert Choir, College-Community Chorus, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Piano Chamber Music. PREREQUISITES: Concert Choir: Selected by audition. Orchestra: audition or permission of instructor. Symphonic Band: audition. Piano Chamber Music: only piano majors with permission of the applied teachers and approval of the department chair.
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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) Study of contrapuntal techniques in periods other than the 16th century, with particular emphasis on Bach's style. Writing of inventions and fugues. PREREQUISITES: MUS222, MUS224 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) Music is closely associated with the scientific, technological, political and sociological facets of the culture in which it is created. This course, an interdisciplinary approach with music as the focus, explores the relationship of music to 6-8 disciplines within the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities. Faculty members from selected departments present several lectures about their discipline as related to music. Music listening includes a wide variety of styles and cultural traditions. (Spring Only)
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(2-3 sem. hrs.) An introduction to the discipline of ethnomusicology. This course will examine the music of diverse cultures, with a special emphasis on non-western music, both traditional and popular. Social and cultural backgrounds of selected geographical regions will be explored in terms of their influence on musical traditions. Structured listening and performance experiences both in and out of the classroom will enable students to develop and expanded vision of musical style and expression. Background knowledge in music is very helpful. Recommended background courses for non-majors: MUS147 or MUS149; MUS121.
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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) A study of conducting emphasizing leadership skills, listening skills and communication skills. Special attention will be given to conducting gestures, score preparation and rehearsal techniques. PREREQUISITES: MUS122, MUS124; Knowledge of the piano and some choral experience recommended.
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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) See MUS118. Prior instruction in the French language is highly recommended (FRN101, FRN102) (Spring of odd-even years)
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2.00 Credits
(2 semester hours, 3 contact hours) This four-semester sequence of courses examines the fundamental principles of music in a variety of styles. The historical evolution of musical devices and the relation of past contemporary musical thought are emphasized. Written and analytical skills are developed in melody, harmony, rhythm, counterpoint and form. Music majors must enroll in both the music theory and the aural skills sequence concurrently. Theory courses must be taken in sequence; satisfactory completion of each course in the sequence is required before the next course is taken.
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2.00 Credits
(2 semester hours, 2 contact hours) This four-semester sequence of courses examines the fundamental principles of music in a variety of styles. The historical evolution of musical devices and the relation of past contemporary musical thought are emphasized. Written and analytical skills are developed in melody, harmony, rhythm, counterpoint and form. Music majors must enroll in both the music theory and the aural skills sequence concurrently. Theory courses must be taken in sequence; satisfactory completion of each course in the sequence is required before the nest course is taken.
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