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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The beginning study of the elements of tonal theory, including scales, intervals and chords. Ear training is an integral part of the course. HUM; J. Day-O'Connell
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of MUS 240. HUM; Prereq: MUS 240; J. Day-O'Connell
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of MUS 241. HUM; Prereq: MUS 241; J. Day-O'Connell
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3.00 Credits
The course provides a survey of both cultivated and vernacular music composed in the United States from colonial times to the present, and addresses the influences of western European style on this country's musical heritage- including the impact and assimilation of African American culture and women composers. Prereq: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor; B. Polay
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the transmission of music from Africa throughout Europe, South America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Through the study of migration, diasporic and syncretic theory, we examine the ways in which African musical systems have traveled, changed, and incorporated new sounds, how the African experience differs around the globe and how displaced communities share core social processes and characteristics. Students examine the concept of blackness as a broad and heterogeneous set of qualities that extend beyond the boundaries of Africanism and African- Americanism. Music studied includes West, North and South Africa, Reggae, Jazz, Blues, Afro-Cuban Santeria, Samba, Candomble, Copeira, Merengue, and World Beat. Prereq: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor; CL: BKST 254; N. Whittaker
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0.50 Credits
Private instruction at an advanced level in voice, piano, organ and most stringed and wind instruments. For full list of instruments, see MUS 181. Public performance is required. Prereq: 3 half-credits of MUS 181 in the same instrument or voice, plus approval of the department chair; May be repeated for credit. A maximum of 6 credits in applied music (MUS 180, MUS 181, MUS 300 or any combination of these) may be counted toward graduation. Note: see Other General Fees, under Tuition and Fees; STAFF
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3.00 Credits
The fundamental issues of music composition and practice. Short instrumental and/or vocal compositions are analyzed and created. Prereq: MUS 242 and permission of the instructor; B. Polay
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3.00 Credits
Principles of scoring for instrumental combinations leading to works for full symphony orchestra. Prereq: MUS 242; B. Polay
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3.00 Credits
This sequential, two-term course is dedicated to the preparation of successful teaching of scholastic instrumental performers. The first term will concentrate on the logistics, literature and techniques of conducting the Marching Band, Pep Band and Wind Ensemble. In addition, time will be spent on appropriate music technology, drill writing, discussion and proficiency on woodwind and brass instruments. Clinical observation/experience will be required. Prereq: MUS 240, 241, 242; D. Petrie
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3.00 Credits
Following the format of MUS 307, this course concentrates on conducting the Jazz Ensemble and Orchestra, Chamber groups, discussion and proficiency on the instruments in the string and percussion families. Prereq: MUS 307; D. Petrie
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