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  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn tonal harmony in four-part writing using chromatically altered chords, secondary dominant and leading tone chords, mode mixture, augmented sixth and Neapolitan chords, and modulation to closely related keys. Students will analyze musical excerpts related to voice leading, chromatic chord use and modulation, and continue to develop keyboard and aural skills. Original compositions and other written projects are required. This course partially fulfills requirements leading to K-12 certification in vocal music. Prerequisite: MUS 115.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    Membership in the Dakota Wesleyan Choir is open by audition to all students. The choir presents two major concerts each semester, concerts off campus at schools and churches, and occasionally music for special community events. The choir performs music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Students may take this class for credit up to four times. General Education: The Arts (3 semester minimum)
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    This is a select vocal performing ensemble, open by audition only. Students may take this class for credit and repeat it up to four times. It may be used to partially fulfill requirements leading to K-12 certification in vocal music. Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to music teaching and the education profession. Students will consider relevant philosophies and practices; formulate instructional objectives; establish and evaluate learning experiences; and develop instructional techniques for classes, small groups and individuals. Students will develop an initial philosophy of music education and a bibliography. This course partially fulfills requirements leading to K-12 certification in vocal music.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Students will learn about general methods and materials for teaching music in the elementary school. Students will consider relevant philosophies and practices; formulate instructional objectives; establish and evaluate learning experiences; and develop instructional techniques for classes, small groups and individuals. The class emphasizes basic musicianship and activities and introduces classroom instruments commonly used. Students will plan and teach sample lessons and develop a bibliography. A minimum of 15 hours of observation in elementary music classes is required. This course partially fulfills the requirements of EDU 300. This course partially fulfills requirements leading to K-12 certification in vocal music. Corequisite: EDU 300. Prerequisite: MUS 240.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a general introduction to the music of the world. Significant time is required to examine and listen to various examples of music of many cultures. Written assignments, including a term paper, are required. This course partially fulfills requirements leading to K-12 certification in vocal music. General Education: Cultural Awareness
  • 2.00 Credits

    An introduction to methods, techniques and literature for use in accompanying church services, this course will examine liturgical and non-liturgical and traditional and nontraditional services. Significant practice time on organ and piano is required. Practical implementation through participation in college chapel services or community church services is suggested. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will study the historical development of music in Western Civilization from the Medieval period to the end of the Baroque. Emphasis is placed on music's cultural implications, composers, styles and performance practices. Written assignments, including two major papers, are required. This course partially fulfills requirements leading to K-12 certification in vocal music.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will study the historical development of music in Western Civilization from the middle of the 18th century to the present. This course continues to place an emphasis on music's cultural implications, composers, styles and performance practices. Written assignments, including two major papers, are required. This course partially fulfills requirements leading to K-12 certification in vocal music. Prerequisite: MUS 311.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will study chromatically altered chords, secondary dominant and leading tone chords, and modulation to distant keys. Students will continue to develop keyboard and aural skills. Original compositions and other written projects are required. This course partially fulfills requirements leading to K- 12 certification in vocal music. Prerequisite: MUS 215.
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