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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
1 hour; 1 credit Continuation of MUS 223, including simple figured bass realizations at the keyboard; textural figuration patterns such as Alberti bass, waltz, and march accompaniments; chromatic chord progressions, and cadence patterns. Prerequisite: MUS 223 Corequisites: MUS 226 and MUS 244
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits A study of the functional relationships among scale degrees, chords, scales and keys that create tonality. Construction of triads and seventh chords, root function and diatonic chord progressions, four-part diatonic harmony, advanced notation. Introduction to harmonic analysis using lead sheet notation and Roman numerals. Cadences, phrase structure, and an introduction to formal analysis. Figured bass notation. Prerequisite: MUS 120 or MUS 125 or permission of the instructor Corequisites: MUS 243 and MUS 223
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits A continuation of MUS 225, with an emphasis on chromatic harmony and modulation. Construction of secondary dominant- and diminished-seventh chords, advanced root function and chord progressions, advanced harmonic dictation, four-part chromatic harmony, advanced notation. Advanced harmonic and formal analysis. Prerequisites: MUS 225, MUS 243, and MUS 223 Corequisites: MUS 244 and MUS 224
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2.00 Credits
2 hours; 1 credit Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of classic guitar playing (School of Tarrega) through the study of technique; scales, chords, etudes, simple pieces, and sightreading. Prerequisites: MUS 120, or equivalent, and permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours; 1 credit Continuation of MUS 131 Prerequisite: MUS 131
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2.00 Credits
2 hours; 1 credit Continuation of MUS 233. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 233
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4.00 Credits
(Also AMS 236) 4 hours; 4 credits The music making and listening habits of the American people, examining the musical activities, the musicians, and the social setting. The course focuses on the history and significance of rock as an American and international phenomenon, exploring issues of gender, race, and the multicultural musical traditions that have enriched American popular music. This course develops the ability to understand music as an expression of cultural values, and does not require instrumental training or the ability to read music. This course does not meet requirements for the major or the minor in Music. (arts & com.) Prerequisite: ENG 111
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3.00 Credits
(Also AMS 237) 3 hours; 3 credits A survey of U.S. musical theater and its development from the second half of the 19th century to our own times, considered in the context of a changing United States. Sousa, Herbert, Friml, Cohan, Kern, Gershwin, Bernstein, Arlen, Weill, Thomson, and Copland are some of the composers whose works will be covered. (arts and com.) Prerequisites: ENG 111; for music majors, MUS 120 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits A survey of jazz from its origins to the present, through a study of representative composers, performers, and musical works from each era of stylistic development. Special consideration will be given to the lives and contributions of people of color. (arts & com) (p&d) Prerequisites: ENG 111; MUS 120 or MUS 125 or the ability to read music
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits Chord types, extensions, alterations, voicings, progressions, and substitutions found in the jazz idiom. Analysis and written exercises. Prerequisites: MUS 225 and MUS 243 and MUS 223
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