Ensemble focuses on the performance of classical repertoire in mixed ensembles. Includes diligence in learning music, minor research of pieces, and public performance. Enrollment requires small audition and instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission, concurrent enrollment with MUS 118. Two lab.
Open to all qualified men and women with instructor permission. Opportunity for performance in a musical theatre production. Students need proper attitude and rehearsal habits. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition required. Four lab.
Elements of written music and a foundation for applying these to musical sounds. Two lecture.
Focus on the performance of vocal jazz repertoire in mixed ensembles. Emphasis on learning music, minor research of pieces and public performance. Enrollment requires small audition and instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 100, One lecture, two lab.
Show choir vocal ensemble open to all qualified students. Development of skill and of choral movement, style and technique as well as group choreography. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission requires concurrent enrollment in MUS 100. One-half lecture; three lab.
Opportunities for vocalists to form duets, trios, sextets, octets and other mixed vocal ensembles. Provides opportunities for performances and personal enjoyment. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Opportunities for instrumentalists to form string, brass, and woodwind combinations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition required. Two lab.
A sight singing class for singers preparing for school and/or regional and state auditions. Satisfies proficiency requirement to succeed in Theory I. Two lab.
Beginning intensive study of fundamentals of music and materials. Includes beginning writing in four-part choral texture, structure of tonality, doubling and spacing of triads in root position and inversions, Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MUS 137. Three lecture.
Continuation of MUS 135 including intermediate writing in four-part choral textures: non-harmonic tones, melodic harmonization, instrumental styles, seventh chords, borrowed chords, and secondary dominants. Prerequisite: MUS 135. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 138. Three lecture.
Includes sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills, all designed to develop the student's musical ear to the highest degree possible. Coincides with Music Theory I. Two lab.
Continuing sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills designed to develop the student's musical ear to the highest possible degree. Course coincides with Music Theory II. Prerequisite: MUS 137. Two lab.
Introduction to keyboard performance and elements of written music. Open to all students. Two lab.
Continuation of MUS 140. Prerequisite: MUS 140 or instructor permission. Two lab.
A non-technical introduction to elements of music and music composers of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
One on one instruction to improve the vocalist's fundamentals of singing , and apply them to vocal performance. Weekly master class required. Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission. One credit = 30-minute lesson, two credits = one-hour lesson. May be repeated for credit.
Private piano lessons, depending on the student's playing ability. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. One credit = 30 minute lesson, two credits = one hour lesson. May be repeated for credit.
Private lessons on the guitar, depending on the student's abilities. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. One credit = 30-minute lesson, two credits = one-hour lesson. May be repeated for credit.
Focus on the fundamentals of French horn performance as applied to solo, chamber and large ensemble playing. Weekly master class required. Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission. One credit = 30-minute lesson, two credits = one-hour lesson. May be repeated for credit.
Focus on the fundamentals of trumpet performance as applied to solo, chamber and large ensemble playing. Weekly master class required. Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission. One credit = 30-minute lesson, two credits = one-hour lesson. May be repeated for credit.
A study of fundamental gesture technique, score-reading and interpretation. Prerequisite: MUS 135 or instructor permission. One lecture, two lab.
A continuation of Music Theory II, includes introductory studies of formal organization, 18th-Century counterpoint, score analysis; begins exploration of chromaticism. Prerequisite: MUS 136; must be taken concurrently with MUS 237. Three lecture.
A continuation of Music Theory III covering advanced harmonic materials such as chromaticism, modulation, and 20th-Century techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 235, must be taken concurrently with MUS 238. Three lecture.
Sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills designed to develop the student's musical ear to the highest degree possible. Coincides with Music Theory III. Prerequisite: MUS 138. Two lab.
Sight-singing, dictation, keyboard exercises, and related skills designed to develop the student's musical ear to the highest degree possible. Coincides with Music Theory IV. Prerequisite: MUS 237.
Detailed study of rehearsal techniques, musical components, and baton expressiveness as related to choral and instrumental conducting. Topics include score reading, accompaniment, and performance practice. Prerequisite: MUS 160. Two lab, one lecture.
Focus on composition of various exercises and original music. Additional topics include study of 20th Century compositions and performance of new works. Students wishing to take this course should contact instructor. Three lecture.
Continuation of MUS 275. Students wishing to take this course should contact instructor. Prerequisite: MUS 275. Three lecture.
Strings, winds, brass, and percussion of at least intermediate proficiency: audition may be required (contact instructor). Symphonic literature; one concert each semester. Two lab.
Strings, winds, brass, and percussion of at least intermediate proficiency: audition may be required (contact music instructor). Musical Theatre Literature. One musical per year. May be repeated for credit. Two lab.
Strings, winds, brass, and percussion of at least intermediate proficiency: Symphonic literature; one or two concerts each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition required. Four lab.
Performance of concert band literature. Intensive rehearsal schedule with culminating concert. May be repeated for credit. One lab.
Focus on performance of the concert band repertoire, requiring diligence in learning music and study of fundamentals, includes minor research of pieces, and public performance. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 286 and 287, instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Two lab.
Study and performance of literature from the genres musicals and operas; requires diligence in learning music and public performance. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 285 and 287, instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Two lab.
Study and performance of jazz band literature, and appropriate jazz techniques. Requires diligence in learning music, minor research of pieces and public performance. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 285 and 286, instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Two lab.
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