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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This is a continuation of MUS 219.
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1.00 Credits
This is a continuation of MUS 318.
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2.00 Credits
Students study the practical applications of music theory to keyboard playing, including playing from chord charts and "by ear," improvisationof solos and accompaniments, and making appropriate changes to published piano parts. Melody harmonization in various styles are examined, as well as elements of jazz, pop, and Gospel keyboard styles. Primary emphasis is placed on voicing chords idiomatically, rhythmic "feels," and melodic styles.
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3.00 Credits
Strict counterpoint in two, three, and four parts in all species is studied; an introduction to free counterpoint is also provided. Prerequisites: MUS 221 and MUS 222
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2.00 Credits
Music copying and manuscript preparation using pen and triangle; printing parts and scores using Logic Audio and Finale. Prerequisites: MUS 121/122 and MUS 296
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3.00 Credits
This course is part of the Commercial Music Concentration core. Elements of common commercial styles, acoustic versus synthesizer arranging, chart preparation (both manual and computer based), vocal arranging techniques, and arranging for rhythm section. This course is an extension of concepts from MUS 221/222 Music Theory II, including reharmonization, texture, countermelody, and voicing. Students complete many small assignments and one large arranging project, which is recorded by the Audio Recording class(es). Prerequisites: MUS 221/222 and MUS 296; recommended for first-semester juniors
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2.00 Credits
The process of songwriting, including lyrical concept, musical style, structure, and an introduction to demo production. Prerequisites: MUS 121/122, MUS 296, and MUS 327
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1.00 Credits
This is a continuation of MUS 225.
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2.00 Credits
This course is part of the commercial music emphasis core. Basic acoustics review, mixers, microphones, analog and digital tape recorders, monitoring systems, studio acoustics, mixing concepts, outboard effects, and acoustic and synth recording basics are covered. Students complete a project in multitrack recording. Prerequisites: MUS 121/122 and MUS 296; recommended for second-semester juniors
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2.00 Credits
This course covers computer-based digital audio systems, recording, mixing and editing; designing and troubleshooting synchronization systems between MIDI, digital multitrack, video and film; automated mixing; and CD preparation, Red Book, etc. Students complete a multitrack recording using a digital audio multitrack tape recorder synchronized with a hybrid MIDI/digital audio system, and prepare a CD of the project. Optional: recording the project synched to video and mixing to video tape; prerequisites: MUS 322 and MUS 396
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