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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Lecture/demonstration for familiarization of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and standard pronunciation of a variety of texts in English, Italian, German, and French. Fall, Spring
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed as an introduction to the brass instrument family. Beginning with an overview of each instrument, the course continues with a more detailed analysis of both performance aspects and pedagogical theories. Course objectives include: Attaining a basic level of performance on trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba with an emphasis on characteristic tone and technique development, and achieving a basic understanding of the history, repertoire and performance demands of each of the four major brass instruments. Prerequisite: admission into the B.A. in Music major.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed as an introduction to the woodwind instrument family. Beginning with an overview of each instrument, the course continues with a more detailed analysis of both performance aspects and pedagogical theories. Prerequisite: admission into the B.A. in Music program.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course will explore the fundamentals of percussion performance, and will prepare the student with the knowledge and ability to establish a rewarding percussion program in a primary or secondary school. Explorations into the performance techniques and literature for all instruments of the percussion family will be the focus of the course, including snare drum, timpani, the mallet keyboards (marimba, vibraphone, xylophone), and various percussion "accessory" instruments. Avariety of techniques for each instrument will be discussed, and the musical interpretation of excerpts, etudes, solo, and ensemble literature will be explored. Prerequisite: admission to the B.A. in Music program
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed as an introduction to the string instrument family. Beginning with an overview of each instrument, the course continues with a more detailed analysis of both performance aspects and pedagogical theories. Course objectives include: Attaining a basic level of performance on violin, viola, cello, and bass with an emphasis on characteristic tone and technique development, and achieving a basic understanding of the history, repertoire and performance demands of each of the four major string instruments. Prerequisite: admission into the BA in Music major.
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3.00 Credits
Preparation for classroom teachers in elementary grades; fundamentals of music, physiology of the voice, singing, listening, creative activities, planning use of adoptive texts, and introduction of techniques of Orff and Kodaly. As needed
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principle instruments of the modern orchestra, this course informs students of the fundamental performance techniques of these instruments such as range, limitations, special effects, and coloration. We will also consider how to successfully combine a particular instrument with others (arranging). The last three weeks of the course are dedicated to arranging for chorus. Course objectives include: Studying the characteristics of each instrument; applying the art of transposition, and the correct corresponding notation procedure for each instrument; applying correct voice or instrument selection, applying correct voice or instrument placement, and studying and applying the basic fundamentals of choral writing. The prerequisite for this course is admission into the B.A. in Music program, and successful completion of MUSC 111 Music Theory I and MUSC 112 Music Theory II. Fall
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Fundamental components of MIDI computer music technology for classroom application via sequencing published or original music. Includes audio-visual techniques. Prerequisites: MUSC 111-112 and piano proficiency. Every 3rd year
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3.00 Credits
A development of basic conducting techniques including rehearsal and score-studying techniques as well as live ensemble conducting experience. Prerequisite: admission into the B.A. in Music program.
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3.00 Credits
The course is designed to develop skills necessary for reading and interpreting instrumental scores, namely baton technique, basic understanding of the limitations of the instruments, usage of the left hand in conducting, and rehearsal techniques. In addition, attention is given to score preparation, to the understanding of transposition, interpretation, and to the entire process of non-verbal communication necessary for successful communication as a conductor. Activities will include a study of repertoire and selection of literature for programming of formal concerts. It is hoped that significant "on podium" conductingexperiences will occur. Prerequisite: admission into the B.A. in Music major.
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