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0.75 Credits
Building on principles learned in 113, students develop a harmonic vocabulary through analysis of seventh chords, secondary functions and common chord modulation. Studies in melody explore species counterpoint and develop through melodic reduction and phrase structure. Binary and ternary forms are also studied. Prerequisites: Music 111 and 113. Registration for 114 requires concurrent registration in Music 162 unless a student has either passed the Piano II equivalency examination or placed out of Music 162. Offered Spring Semester.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for students with little or no background in music, this course introduces the fundamentals of music materials through the keyboard, computer programs and written work in music theory. Offered Interim only.
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3.00 Credits
Students learn fundamental music materials and a perspective of music history as well as develop techniques of listening to aid in the critical perception and fuller enjoyment of the musical art. The course has a required activity fee. Generally offered in the Spring Semester.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students explore orchestral music, in history, forms, styles, instrumentation, vocabulary and specific landmark works. The course includes two orchestral concerts in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Offered Interim only.
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0.25 Credits
For students with little or no keyboard experience, this course emphasizes sight playing, basic keyboard patterns and technical skills, harmonization, playing by ear, and applied musical theory. Classes include ensemble playing, performance, skill development, and structured improvisation. Open to non-music majors on a space-available basis only. Offered Fall Semester.
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0.25 Credits
A continuation of 161, this course offers added emphases on more advanced harmonic idioms, transposition, score reading, and improvisation. Students earning a grade of B- or higher meet the department's keyboard proficiency standards for B.A. music students who are not majoring in music education. Open to non-music majors on a space-available basis only. Prerequisite: Music 161, equivalency examination I, or audition placement. Offered Spring Semester.
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0.25 Credits
This course addresses both the theory and practical application of F. M. Alexander's discoveries of the process of human coordination. Students learn to apply the Alexander Technique to their practice and performance activities. Offered Spring Semester.
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0.25 Credits
Through group instruction, students encounter the fundamentals of singing and an introduction to song literature. Class performance is required. This course may be repeated once. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
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0.25 Credits
This course introduces basic techniques for performance on a student's choice of three of the following: trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Additional topics include: pedagogical techniques, tools and literature; teaching repertoire; and instrument care. Prerequisite: permission of instructor required for students not majoring in Theory/Composition or Music Education. Offered Spring Semester.
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0.25 Credits
This course introduces basic techniques for performance on all instruments of the percussion family, with an emphasis on the snare drum. Additional topics include: pedagogical techniques, tools and literature; teaching repertoire; and instrument care. Prerequisite: permission of instructor required for students not majoring in Theory/Composition or Music Education. Offered Spring Semester.
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