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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
1 semester, 1/2 credit TheWomen's Chorus is open to all those across campus with a desire to explore a variety of both traditional and multicultural repertoire specifically composed for women's voices. In addition to semester concerts, the Women's Chorus is occasionally invited to perform at special events both on and off campus.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
1 semester, 1/2 credit OperaWorkshop is a large ensemble that introduces students to the process of preparation for the performance of musical drama.Through work on scenes from serious and light operas, students gain experience in musical preparation, the development of dramatic characterization, stage movement, blocking, and so forth. Scenes are performed in concert at the end of the semester.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
(for freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors) 1 semester, 1/2 credit For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the student's chosen instrument.There is an additional fee for these lessons. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Students must also register in the music department for each of the following lessons: MSC 250 Piano II MSC 251 Jazz Piano II MSC 252 Organ II MSC 253 Harpsichord II MSC 254 Voice II MSC 255 Violin II MSC 256 Viola II MSC 257 Cello II MSC 258 String Bass II MSC 259 Flute II MSC 260 Oboe II MSC 261 Clarinet II MSC 262 Bassoon II MSC 263 Saxophone II MSC 264 Trumpet II MSC 265 Trombone II MSC 266 French Horn II MSC 267 Baritone II MSC 268 Tuba II MSC 269 Percussion II MSC 270 Classical Guitar II MSC 271 Folk Guitar II MSC 272 Electric Guitar II MSC 273 Electric Bass II MSC 275 Composition II MSC 276 Harp II
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits Theory III is a continuation of Theory II.This course focuses on chromatic harmony: secondary function chords, mode mixing, Neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic spellings. Modulatory techniques are also studied. MSC 301L is required with this course. Prerequisite: MSC 202 or equivalent.
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1.00 Credits
1 semester, 1 credit This course is a continuation of Theory II Lab and covers more advanced ear-training and sight-singing materials. These include more complicated rhythmic patterns, chromaticism, longer melodic phrases, and aural recognition of a variety of harmonic progressions. This lab is required with MSC 301, Theory III.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits A continuation of Theory III, this course focuses on analyses of formal structures, including binary and ternary forms, sonata-allegro form, variation techniques, rondo form, and 18th-century counterpoint in the form of inventions and fugues.The course concludes with an overview of late 19th- and 20th-century compositional procedures. MSC 302L is required with this course. Prerequisite: MSC 301 or equivalent.
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1.00 Credits
1 semester, 1 credit This course builds upon what is covered in Theory III Lab and, in both the ear-training and sight-singing components of the course, covers more complicated rhythmic patterns, longer and more chromatic melodies, and fourpart harmonic dictation. This lab is required with MSC 302, Theory IV.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course is an introduction to the creative process of musical composition. Students are guided to create their own works and to solve various formal and stylistic problems. Orchestration, the creation of musical scores, and arranging are addressed. Prerequisite: MSC 302 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course is a study of pre-20th-century instrumental and vocal musical forms, including single-movement forms, contrapuntal forms, sonata-allegro form, and theme variations. It is also a study of analytical methodologies, with special emphasis on Schenkerian analysis, and includes a comparison of various approaches, such as traditional, Schenkerian, and semiotic. Prerequisite: MSC 302 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course covers the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting techniques and is designed for all students interested in conducting musical ensembles. Fundamentals include basic metrical patterns, dynamic shading, cues, entrances, cutoffs, and uses of the left hand. All students have the opportunity to conduct several times throughout the semester. Prerequisite: MSC 202.
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