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3.00 Credits
A continuation and expansion of MUS 201 by studying musical styles of the Romantic, Post-Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary eras, focusing on harmonic devices which increase dissonance and chromaticism and lead ultimately to the end of tonality. Analytical, historical, and compositional perspectives continue to be stressed to increase the musical maturity and well-roundedness of the student. PREREQUISITE: MUS 201, 215.
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3.00 Credits
Historical survey of music history and literature from Antiquity through the Baroque. Emphasis is placed on the origin of the theories of music, the distinct role of the church, the development of forms, and the musicians responsible for the major developments in Western musical style. PREREQUISITE: MUS 102.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the historical survey of music history and literature spanning the periods referred to as Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Modern. A study of the larger forms and genres: sonata, concerto, symphony, song cycle, and opera, as they relate to their origin, historical development and performance practices. Research projects may be required in order to gain better insight into the great works of musical literature, past and present. PREREQUISITE: MUS 102, 203.
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3.00 Credits
The functions of this course will be two-fold: (1) the exploration of various procedures and techniques in rhythmic and melodic improvisation as applied to the voice and other instruments; (2) the study of chord inversions, voice leading, and instrumental color in composing and arranging for the large and small jazz ensemble.
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1.00 Credits
Material of moderate to moderately diffi cult tonal and rhythmic content: sight singing; rhythm reading; melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; internal and chord identifi cation; chord progressions; and related activities. Meets two hours weekly. PREREQUISITE: MUS 116.
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1.00 Credits
Material of moderately diffi cult to diffi cult tonal and rhythmic content: sight singing; rhythmic reading; melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; interval and chord identifi cation; chord progressions; and related activities. Meets two hours weekly. PREREQUISITE: MUS 215.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of music literature for the church, with particular attention given to the more accessible literature of the last several centuries. Study of both solo and ensemble works and their historical functions in the worship service. Also involves some basic aspects of choral arranging and editing for performance.
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3.00 Credits
Technical and scoring aspects of the various band and orchestra instruments, as they are employed in chamber and large ensembles. Special effects peculiar to each instrumental family will be discussed; and the special problems in transcribing from one medium to another will be analyzed. Projects will be performed by students in the class and other ensembles in the department. PREREQUISITE: MUS 102 or permission of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Select vocal ensemble of 14-20 voices. Repertoire ranges from Renaissance Madrigals through contemporary popular music, thus providing programs of great variety wherever the group appears. Three class hours. PREREQUISITES: Audition required, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
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1.00 Credits
This organization offers the student the opportunity to learn concepts of ensemble singing and to study representative choral literature from all music priods. Some semesters will include work on a major choral work (cantata, oratorio, etc.) Open to all college students. Three class hours.
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