Music (MUS)
Private instruction in the basic concepts of piano, vocal, or instrumental performance. For students who need to be strengthened in the fundamental principles and techniques of their applied major.
Private instruction in the basic concepts of piano, vocal, or instrumental performance. For students who need to be strengthened in the fundamental principles and techniques of their applied major.
Special study for students who plan to major in music and do not meet standards for MUS 111. Designed to strengthen basic musicianship areas as needed.
A study of alternative careers to teaching in the field of music. Current needs, future trends, economic considerations, preparation of courses of study, geographical advantages, special characteristics and preparation required.
Beginning class piano instruction. Principal chords in all keys; ear training, rhythm, harmonization and transposition of melodies suitable for grades K - 6.
Beginning class piano instruction. Principal chords in all keys; ear training, rhythm, harmonization and transposition of melodies suitable for grades K - 6.
Functional study of basic music theory including notation, rhythm, scales, modes, intervals, sightsinging, diction, partwriting, composition and performance style practices, and development of basic aural skills. Laboratory experience required.
Continuation of MUS 111 with emphasis on the application of common elements of music to rhythmic, melodic and harmonic diction, three and four part writing, aural and visual analysis. Laboratory experience required.
All major and minor scales and arpeggios, technical exercises, selections from Mikrokosmos and selected repertoire from Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods.
All major and minor scales and arpeggios, technical exercises, selections from Mikrokosmos and selected repertoire from Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods.
Essential elements of artistic singing, including effective methods of breath control, formation and color of vowels, resonance, phrasing, diction, and development of effective singing techniques.
In-depth study of piano performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and selected etudes. Detailed study o representative keyboard works all periods. Two one-hour lessons and nine hours minimum practice weekly. Audition required.
In-depth study of piano performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and selected etudes. Detailed study o representative keyboard works all periods. Two one-hour lessons and nine hours minimum practice weekly. Audition required.
Exploration and understanding methods by which music is composed, study of non-traditional musical styles, manipulation of common elements in traditional and nontraditional ways. Creative using basic concepts in harmony, melody, and form. Student is expected to complete 1 piece per semester for solo instrument and/or duo.
Study of philosophy, aims, appropriate musical experiences, materials and methods; application of skills and techniques of teaching music to elementary school children. For prospective elementary school teachers.
Study of music designed to provide the general student with knowledge and understanding of the history, structure, and style of various types of music literature and development of listening skills.
Applied experience for music communication skills: sight-reading scores, improvisation, accompanying, transposing and ensemble playing. Additional master class laboratory required.
More advanced study in basic musicianship including altered chords, modulation to near-related keys, partwriting, development of aural skills, stylistic analysis and compositional techniques. Laboratory experience required.
Advanced study in basic musicianship including ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords, modulation to distant keys, and continued development of aural skills, stylistic analysis and compositional techniques. Laboratory experience required.
All scales, 3rds, 6ths, 10ths, dominant 7th and diminished 7th arpeggios; advanced studies including Mikrokosmos; advanced repertoire including suites, sonatas and preludes from all major historical periods.
All scales, 3rds, 6ths, 10ths, dominant 7th and diminished 7th arpeggios; advanced studies including Mikrokosmos; advanced repertoire including suites, sonatas and preludes from all major historical periods.
Study of music designed to provide the general student with knowledge and understanding of the development of jazz music from its African origins to its present status as an organized American musical art form and the contributions of jazz musicians and the development of jazz music listening skills.
Student of organ literature, style analysis, historical and practical organ design. Comparison of electronic, computerized and pipe organs.
The study of application of fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments including correct tone production, bowing techniques and care of the instruments. Laboratory experience required.
Continued in-depth study of piano performance technique including all major/minor scales in various rhythms and touches, diminished 7th and dominant 7th arpeggios, chord progressions and selected Etudes. Continued detailed study of representative keyboard works of all periods. Two one-hour lessons and nin hours minimum practice weekly. Proficiency examination at end of Sophomore year.
A survey of computer hardware, software, and other electronic devices as they relate to computer generated music. Topics include computer basics, MIDI sequencing, music notation, database building, and internet resources for musicians.
Basic jazz keyboard skills. Keyboard realization of jazz harmony with typical idiomatic voicing.
Basic jazz keyboard skills. Keyboard realization of jazz harmony with typical idiomatic voicing.
A multidisciplinary approach to an introductory survey of the music industry. This includes the recording industry, entertainment law, arts management, and emerging fields relevant to the ever changing music industry.
In addition to developing compositional abilities, experiences will include the development of skills needed to evaluate music which further explorations of various aspects in composition are encouraged. Student is expected to complete 1 piece per semester for trio and/or quartet including voice.
Study of the basic components of MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface) sequencing technology; synthesizer and sequencer capabilities; sequence recording and editing.
Introduction of the basic concepts of music notation using computer software focusing on the FINALE application from CODA Music Technology.
The study of jazz chord progressions including the "blues," rhythm changes and jazz standards incorporating basic jazz voice leading techniques, non-harmonic tones, a jazz chord to scale applications, advanced jazz ear training and an introduction to transcribing jazz improvisational solos.
Philosophy, aims, and principles of music teaching and learning; content, methods and materials for music teaching; creative approaches to the development of musical concepts in elementary school children.
Philosophy, basic concepts and principles of music teaching and learning in the secondary school. Emphasis on content, techniques and materials for effective program building and implementation.
() This course explores theories of various models of discipline that enhance student motivation, classroom management in music settings. It is focused on the development of understanding the needs of diverse learners and creating a positive atmosphere for positive learning. Further this course will focus on the development of values, confidence, assertiveness skills, and decision-making skills in classroom management. Development of a comprehensive management plan for first year teaching. Includes a field experience or alternative component.
Analysis of forms and styles representative of works from the Renaissance period to the present.
Study of model, eighteenth century and contemporary counterpoint with experiences in writing. Required for Bachelor of Music students, elective for others.
Advanced technical studies; detailed study of Bach or Handel Suites, compositions by Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, Mendelssohn or Liszt and representative 20th century repertoire. Junior recital at 315B level.
Advanced technical studies; detailed study of Bach or Handel Suites, compositions by Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, Mendelssohn or Liszt and representative 20th century repertoire. Junior recital at 315B level.
Study of the historical background, literature, media, forms and styles of ensemble music, including small group rehearsals for instrumentalists, vocalists, and pianists.
A chronological and comparative study of the historical development of musical practices, forms and styles from Antiquity to the Baroque era.
Continuation of MUS 321 with emphasis on the literature, forms, styles and practices of music in the Baroque era to the present time.
Elective course designed to study the various forms, styles, media and techniques utilized in music on the present time.
Advanced indepth study of piano performance techniques and advanced Etudes. Continued detailed study of representation works of all periods and preparation for a Junior Recital. Two one-hour lessons and nine hours minimum practice weekly.
Advanced indepth study of piano performance techniques and advanced Etudes. Continued detailed study of representation works of all periods and preparation for a Junior Recital. Two one-hour lessons and nine hours minimum practice weekly.
Elements and techniques of conducting; stylistic interpretation; choral, band and orchestral score reading; rehearsal techniques, individual practice in conducting performance groups.
Student of the origin and development of brasswind instruments and development of fundamental performance proficiency on one or more brass instruments. Elective.
Study of the origin and development of woodwind instruments and development of fundamental proficiency on one or more woodwind instruments. Elective.
Study of the origin and development of percussion instruments and development of fundamental performance proficiency on basic percussion instruments. Elective.
This course will center around the development of advanced sequencing projects using CAKEWALK¿S SONOR and similar sequencing software programs. Projects will be based on knowledge learned in the Introduction to Music Sequencing course and will be major in scope.
This course is a practical study of music notation with an emphasis on the application of recent computer technology to traditional notational practice. Advanced concepts of music notation and using computer software will be explored in detail using FINALE and SIBELIUS notation software programs.
A comprehensive introduction to the techniques of generating and manipulating electronic imagery (video) by means of digital instrumentation. Study also includes digital video format standards, the principles of videotape recording, replay and editing, in addition to basics of sound including stereo and digital audio, and the synchronization of audio and video files.
The study of jazz improvisational techniques, concepts and practice methods used by jazz artists to gain improvisational skills techniques and how to apply these skills to performance on selected jazz repertoire. Also, develop advanced skills in transcribing jazz solos.
Designed to teach the student technical skills needed for piano studio instruction and to examine teaching materials from various periods for the beginning, intermediate and advanced piano student.
Arranging and adapting scores for small and unusual groups of vocal combinations.
Preparation for and presentation of senior recital. Selection of compositions from Baroque to Twentieth Century forming a well-balanced program.
Advanced piano study beyond the senior recital level. Elective.
Techniques for the effective organization, administration and implementation of the jazz studies program in the school and private studio.
Techniques of teaching private piano and piano classes; pedagogical methods, content and literature.
Advanced piano literature of varying forms, styles, idioms and techniques.
Objectives, methods and materials applied to vocal teaching. Procedures in voice production, respiration, phonation, articulation, resonation; voice classification, quality, diction, support and control. Elective.
Integrative analysis, review and assimilation of basic concepts in the development of musicianship as related to contemporary needs and uses. Elective.
Advanced keyboard techniques, study of advanced Etudes and preparation of selected repertory for the Senior Recital. Public presentation of a Senior Recital.
Study of symphonic literature of various periods with emphasis on listening, score reading, style and analysis, historical practices and procedures, and technical problems of performance.
Study of literature for keyboard instruments from earliest periods to the present. Performance, listening sessions and discussion of aesthetic value, structure and style.
A chronological survey of song literature with emphasis on principal types, forms, composers stylistic features, trends and influences in representative style periods.
Concentrated study of selected topics in keyboard literature. Correlation of art, music and literature; performance, listening and discussion of aesthetic values, structure and style.
Exploration and understanding methods by which music is composed, study of traditional musical styles, experiences in improvisation and manipulating common elements in traditional and nontraditional ways. Original compositions required. Elective.
In this course students will learn the skills necessary to effectively create presentations in Multimedia formats such as Microsoft¿s Powerpoint. Students will learn how to create and edit bullet slides, use drawing tools, incorporate clip art and WordArt, create and enhance organizational charts, and create and edit charts using Microsoft Graph.
Students will understand how the Internet can be used as an indispensable tool in many areas of the music industry with a focus on music merchandising, recording studio operation and artist promotion.
This course is an examination of the art of audio recording. The curriculum will cover signal flow of the mixing console as it applied to both recording and sound reinforcement; microphones and techniques of application; use of sonic effects; recording devices (analog, digital, and hard disk); synchronization formats and wiring.
The Music Technology Internship program is designed to provide practical experience for advanced students in a professional recording industry setting. Student will develop professionalism in the field, reasoning ability, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and self-reliance. Students will establish contacts within the industry that may lead to entry level employment.
This Service-Learning designated course will help students to gain an understanding of innovative techniques in music education and research to determine the effects of music on adolescents. The course will include online training and certification and approval by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITT) and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) respectively. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of literature on music and anxiety as well as music and academic performance in children. Students will gain knowledge in collecting, analyzing, and reporting scientific data.
Intensive study of a subject selected in accordance with student needs, under the direction of the faculty. Written report required.
Individual program of study in major area of interest, under the direction of the faculty. Opportunities to broaden knowledge and develop further skills in special areas of music.