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3.00 Credits
Required of all Music majors. The first course of music theory study deals with structural elements in melodic organization, triads, voice leading, nonharmonic tones, seventh chords, and modulation in the context of traditional four-part harmony as well as two-part tonal counterpoint. Students must have knowledge of music fundamentals and basic keyboard skills before enrolling. Successful completers are prepared for MUSC 1120. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and construct triads and seventh chords by root and type/quality. 2. Analyze music using lead sheet symbols. 3. Understand common uses of chords in a variety of musical textures and contexts. 4. Analyze diatonic, tonal music using Roman numerals. 5. Compose music with root-position triads that follow functional tonal progressions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: MUSC 1130. FA
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3.00 Credits
Required of all Music majors. The second course of music theory study deals with structural elements in melodic organization, triads, voice leading, nonharmonic tones, seventh chords, and modulation in the context of traditional four-part harmony as well as two-part tonal counterpoint. Successful completers are prepared for MUSC 2110. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and write standard non-chord tones. 2. Analyze basic components of a melody, including motives, contours, and other governing structures. 3. Diagram common phrase-level formal structures, including internal phrase shapes, phrase groupings, and cadence types. 4. Compose music using diatonic, tonal progressions that include triads and seventh chords in a variety of bass positions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1110. Corequisite: MUSC 1140. SP
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1.00 Credits
Required of all Music majors. The first in a series of four ear training and sight singing courses dealing with aural and sight singing skills that parallel the theoretical material of Music Theory. Simple keyboard skills are necessary. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sing simple diatonic melodies in simple meters without aural assistance. 2. Sing simple diatonic melodies in compound meters without aural assistance. 3. Aurally dictate simple diatonic melodies in simple meters. 4. Aurally dictate simple diatonic melodies in compound meters. 5. Aurally identify standard musical intervals. 6. Aurally identify standard triads (major, minor, diminished, and augmented). Corequisites: MUSC 1110. FA
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1.00 Credits
Required of all Music majors. The second in a series of four ear training and sight singing courses dealing with aural and sight singing skills that parallel the theoretical material of Music Theory. Simple keyboard skills necessary. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sing diatonic melodies with a variety of diatonic skips without aural assistance. 2. Aurally dictate diatonic melodies with a variety of diatonic skips. 3. Aurally identify triads and seventh chords by quality. 4. Aurally identify standard cadence types. Prerequisite: MUSC 1130. Corequisite: MUSC 1120. SP
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1.00 Credits
For non-Music majors and non-keyboard Music majors. Prepares Music majors for Piano Proficiency Exam. Introduction to reading music: treble and bass clef, proper piano technique, basic rhythm, music notation and elementary theory, including demonstrations, activities, opportunities for improvisation, individualized instruction, and solo and ensemble experience using electronic keyboards. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate elementary competency at the piano in note reading, rhythm, notation, and theory. 2. Students will perform basic elementary piano skills in technique, repertoire, and sight-reading. 3. Students will achieve elementary proficiency in harmonization, improvisation and transposition. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
For non-music majors and non-keyboard music majors. Prepares Music majors for Piano Proficiency Exam. Introduction to piano technique, music notation, elementary theory, reading, harmonization and transposition. Lab includes demonstrations, activities, opportunities for improvisation, individualized instruction and solo and ensemble experience using electronic keyboards. Prepares students to harmonize major and minor melodies, play major and minor scales, primary chords and arpeggios, sight-read, and perform repertoire. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate early intermediate competency in note reading, rhythm, notation, and theory. 2. Perform early intermediate skills in piano technique, repertoire, and sight-reading. 3. Achieve early intermediate proficiency in harmonization, improvisation and transposition. Prerequisite: MUSC 1150R. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills Fine Arts General Education requirement. Introductory survey of jazz designed to introduce the content, history, and cultural contexts of jazz music. The spread, evolution, and exportation of jazz in relation to the growth of radio and the recording industry will be examined. Includes lecture, demonstration, listening, and group discussion of musical examples and cultural backgrounds. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the most important innovators in the art form and examine the nature of their contributions. 2. Investigate the cultural, sociological, economic, political, technological, and musical forces that shaped the music. 3. Evaluate how jazz history relates to the culture in which it resides, and how it relates to other music. FA
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1.00 Credits
A performing ensemble for any interested instrumental musician who has previous experience playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Teaches the fundamentals of good ensemble playing and contributes to school spirit for events. Includes rehearsals and performances at designated basketball games, postseason games, pep rallies, and other presentations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with proficiency. 2. Perform with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. SP
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1.00 Credits
The marching band is a performing ensemble that plays a vital role in the school spirit of the university community. The course is open to students of any major who have previous experience playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Includes rehearsals and performances at designated football games, post season games, pep rallies, and other presentations. The band will learn and perform music in a variety of popular and traditional styles, and exhibit movement with that music. Repeatable up to 8 credits, subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with proficiency. 2. Perform with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. FA
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1.00 Credits
A performing percussion ensemble with an important role in supporting school spirit that is also an integral part of the Marching Band. The course is designed for instruction in technique on marching percussion instruments, reinforcement of listening skills, and performance opportunities. It is open to students of any major who have previous experience playing percussion instruments. Includes rehearsals and performances at designated football games, post season games, pep rallies, and other presentations. The drumline will learn and perform music in a variety of popular and traditional styles, and exhibit movement with that music. The drumline will rehearse during all marching band rehearsals, as well as separately. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to 1. Perform with proficiency. 2. Perform with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. FA
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