1033. The Appreciation of Music(TCCNS = MUSI 1306/1310) 3(3-0) A course designed to increase the variety and depth of the student's exposure to music and to enhance better understanding and enjoyment of music as an art. Offered as traditional music appreciation or jazz/rock music appreciation.
1101. Performance Class 1 semester hour A course designed to cover all aspects of performance relating to the student's per- forming medium. Where applicable, areas covered will be pedagogy, history, diction, literature, instrument maintenance, interpretation, and stage presence. Meets one hour a week for one hour credit.
1103. Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors 3(3-0) Along with beginning repertoire, the class will cover basic fundamental keyboard skills including notation, major/minor scales and triads, fundamental chord progres- sions, harmonization of easy folk tunes, and sight reading of simple melodies. This class is open only to those with little or no background in either piano or music.
1111. Beginning Piano 1(0-2) Class instruction in piano for students with no previous background; emphasis on the development of fundamental skills. Majors/minors only. May be repeated for credit.
1121. Piano Class 1(0-2)
Prerequisite: Ability to read treble and bass clefs.
Emphasis on basic skills to pass the piano proficiency. Majors/minors only. May be repeated for credit.
1211. Diction I 1 semester hour A beginning course for the study of singers' diction. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be learned and applied to English, Italian, and Latin pronunciation. 1221. Diction II 1 semester hour
A beginning course for the study of German and French pronunciation. A working knowledge of IPA is expected.
1503. Basic Music 3(3-0) A study of the basic elements of music theory, including the reading of musical nota- tion on treble and bass staves, key signatures, scales, and chords.
1601. Elementary Sight-Singing and Ear Training 1(0-2) Prerequisite: MUSC 1503 or consent of instructor.
Singing in treble and bass clefs with introduction to alto clef, major, and minor modes. Recognition of intervals and triads and melodic dictation. Enrollment limited to students who are enrolled in or have completed MUSC 1603.
1603. Theory I(TCCNS = MUSI 1311) 3(3-0) Prerequisite: MUSC 1503 or consent of instructor.
Part writing of figured bass exercises and melody harmonizations using triads. Composing on a small scale will be introduced. MUSC 1601 should be taken concur- rently.
1611. Elementary Sight-Singing and Ear Training 1(0-2) Prerequisite: MUSC 1601.
A continuation of MUSC 1601. Enrollment limited to students who are enrolled in or have completed MUSC 1613.
1613. Theory II(TCCNS = MUSI 1312) 3(3-0) Prerequisite: MUSC 1603.
A continuation of MUSC 1603. MUSC 1611 should be taken concurrently. 2603. Theory III(TCCNS = MUSI 2311) 3(3-1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 1613.
Sight-singing more difficult melodies. Dictation of more advanced melodies. Introduction of two-part and four-part dictation. Part-writing of figured basses and melodies using altered chords, modulations, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords. Students will also have the opportunity to freely compose several short works in various styles using some of the more advanced chords as they are studied. Composing in various styles involving advanced chords will be included.
2613. Theory IV(TCCNS = MUSI 2312) 3(3-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 2603.
A continuation of MUSC 2603.
3101. Performance Class 1 semester hour A continuation of MUSC 1101.
3141. Woodwind Instruments Class 1(1-1) Instruments comprising the woodwind section of the orchestra and band, including practical experience in playing these instruments. The principles concerning history, correct embouchures, tonguing, and phrasing are presented in class. Reed-making and reed-repairing methods are included.
3161. Brass Instruments Class 1(1-1) Instruments which make up the brass section of the orchestra and band, including practical experience in playing these instruments. The principles concerning history, correct embouchures, tonguing, and phrasing are included. Mastery of the fundamen- tals of playing these instruments is included to prepare for the direction of school orchestras and bands.
3181. String Instruments Class 1(1-1) A course designed to familiarize students with the instruments of the string orches- tra; namely, violin, viola, violincello, and bass viol. A study of bowing techniques, posi-
tions, and fundamentals which are necessary for the correct teaching of these instru- ments in the public schools.
3211. Diction III 1 semester hour Prerequisite: MUSC 1211.
Advanced study of Italian and Latin pronunciation. A working knowledge of IPA is expected.
3221. Diction IV 1 semester hour Prerequisite: MUSC 1221.
Advanced study of German and French pronunciation. A working knowledge of IPA is expected.
3281. Voice Class 1(1-1)
Group instruction and practice in the fundamentals of singing such as breath control, tone production, consonant formations, etc. Individual assignments as indicated by the student's own problems, background, and ability.
3291. Percussion Instruments Class 1(1-1) A study of the instruments comprising the percussion section of the orchestra or band. Mastery of the fundamentals in playing these instruments is included to prepare students for the direction of school orchestras or bands.
3632. Analysis of Musical Form 2 semester hours Analysis of musical structure including simple binary and ternary forms, the rondo and sonata-allegro forms, and contrapuntal applications.
3662. Orchestration 2 semester hours Prerequisites: MUSC 1611 and 1613.
Techniques of scoring and part extraction for orchestra. Special consideration to aspects of school and church ensembles. Problems involving combinations of instru- mental groups with other media. As part of the final projects, students will orchestrate an original composition 16-24 measures in length. The original will be in a keyboard style of the student's choosing with the approval of the instructor.
3723. Western and World Music Literature 3(3-0) A survey of music through periods, composers, and genres. Study of traditional western European art music, folk music, and music of diverse cultures, including America, Africa, and Asia. Emphasis will be given to the development of study skills necessary for further study in any branch of music history through analysis and identi- fication of written scores and aural examples. For music majors; open to others as space permits.
3733. Music History I 3(3-0) A study of the development of music and the related arts from early Greek music through the Baroque period. Recorded illustrations of music show stylistic development of representative composers in each period.
3743. Music History II 3(3-0) A study of the development of music and the related arts from the classical period through the Twentieth Century. Recorded illustrations of music show stylistic develop- ment of representative composers in each period.
3801. Instrument Repair 1 semester hour Designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of instrument repair. Includes care and maintenance, inspections, standard minor repairs, and emergency repairs.
3823. Piano Pedagogy I 3 semester hours Principles and materials for the instruction of beginning piano students of all ages. Knowledge of the leading printed teaching methods and anthologies, and application of leveling principles through pedagogical composition assignments. Discussion of studio policies. Some in-class teaching. Two lessons of practice teaching per week required. 3833. Piano Pedagogy II 3 semester hours
Prerequisite: MUSC 3823.
Principles and materials for the instruction of intermediate and advanced piano stu- dents. Knowledge of the leading printed teaching methods and anthologies, and appli- cation of leveling principles through pedagogical composition assignments. Discussion of business practices and studio policies. Some in-class teaching. Two lessons of prac- tice teaching per week required.
3842. Keyboard Literature I 2 semester hours A survey of keyboard literature from its beginnings through the early Romantic com- posers. Recorded and student performances of literature used to illustrate various aspects of form and style.
3852. Keyboard Literature II 2 semester hours A survey of keyboard literature during the Romantic, Impressionist, and 20th Century eras, coming as close to the present day as possible. Various national styles will be discussed, as will the divergent trends in 20th Century keyboard music. Recorded and student performances of literature.
3862. Choral Literature 2 semester hours A study of six major choral genres, performance practice and materials from the Renaissance through the 21st Century including a unit on world choral music. 4612. Practicum in Vocal Accompanying 2 semester hours
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Survey of the song literature from the Italian, German, and French schools. Introduction to foreign language diction and coaching techniques. Development of score reduction skills.
4622. Practicum in Marching Band 2 semester hours A study of the basic fundamentals of marching band, including history, drill design, music preparation and arranging, show preparation, and importance of auxiliary groups related to the marching band.
4632. Practicum in Instrumental Accompanying 2 semester hours Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Survey of Instrumental Duo repertoire, including sonatas. Work in figured bass real- ization, orchestral reductions, and rehearsal techniques.
4813. Foundations of Music I 3(3-0) A study of elementary music education as it relates to musical concepts, music-read- ing skills, the elements of music, performance, and materials.
4823. Foundations of Music II 3(3-0) A study and evaluation of music procedures and basic concepts for music programs. 4833. Vocal Pedagogy 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A study of the principles and techniques of teaching voice. The history of teaching methods and procedures including those of the Italian and German schools is covered. Observation of teaching required.
4843. Basic Conducting 3(3-0) For music majors and minors. Others may register with the consent of the instructor. Emphasis on basic conducting techniques, style, and interpretation.
4853. Instrumental Conducting 3 semester hours Prerequisite: MUSC 4843.
Continuation, development, and expansion of MUSC 4843 with emphasis on instru- mental conducting.
4863. Choral Conducting(formerly 4862) 3 semester hours Prerequisite: MUSC 4843.
Continuation, development, and expansion of MUSC 4843 with emphasis on choral conducting and choral methods.
4873. Foundations of Music III 3(3-0) A course designed for music majors working toward the all-level certificate in music. Emphasis is placed upon the specific activities comprising an elementary music pro- gram, the materials and skills necessary for implementing such a program, and the inte- gration of music with the total elementary school program. Students receive an intro- duction to multiculturalism and world music, with focus on the Andean music of South America. Includes laboratory experience in teaching beginning vocal and instrumental techniques individually, in small groups, and in larger classes.
4893. Music Technology 3 semester hours A survey including advances in music technology, digital synthesis, sequencing, MIDI, desk-top music publishing, basic music acoustics, music applications of the Internet, recording, microphones, and sound systems. May be repeated for credit. 4963. Problems in Music 3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Chair.
Directed study on special problems in music. May be repeated for credit.