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Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Instrumental ensemble performing at athletic events, parades, etc. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.

Opera, galas, and other musical productions

A 'hands-on' orientation to three major areas of music technology; computer assisted music notation; MIDI programming; and, digital recording techniques. Lab fee. Prerequisite: MUSI 1320 or its equivalent.

Study of music theory through development of analytical, critical listening skills, vocal technical exercises, and sight-singing using solfege system. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1331. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on Theory Placement Exam or MUSI 1320.

Continuation of MUSI 1131. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1332. Prerequisite: MUSI 1131.

A laboratory experience in a range of topics related to worship leadership. A weekly class meeting and active participation in worship ministry serve as primary components of this course. Prerequisite" Permission of Instructor.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching brass instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching trumpet and French horn.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching brass instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching trombone, baritone, and tuba.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching strings instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching percussion instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching timpani, snare drum, and various auxiliary percussion instruments.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching woodwind instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching clarinet and saxophone.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching woodwind instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching flute, oboe, and bassoon.

Church Music ministry experience in a "field service" setting. Requirements include field-based observation by church and faculty supervisors. May be repeated for credit.

Mixed Voice choral ensemble performing standard sacred and secular repertoire. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Female choral ensemble performing the significant sacred & secular repertoire written for women; featuring contemporary and traditional literature.  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Larger instrumental ensemble for string players. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.

A selected ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition. Corequisite: MUSI 1194 (3194).

A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition. Corequisite: MUSI 1194 (3194).

Public performances each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.

The study and performance of mixed-voice choral literature from various historical periods. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

Study and practice of two-piano literature for four hands and eight hands. Open to students who have achieved intermediate grade level in piano. May be repeated for credit.

Stage training and development with opportunities for solo or chorus roles in Fall and/or Spring operetta, opera, galas, or other musical productions. May be repeated for credit. Vocal Performance majors must register for this ensemble for eight semesters. Prerequisite: Audition.

Modern jazz ensemble that performs music of big band jazz, rock and latin styles. Contemporary and traditional literature will be studied. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.

Assignments in applied studio situations. Supervision by piano faculty. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.

A beginning group piano instruction experience. Two semesters of class piano may prepare students for the Applied Music Proficiency Examination in piano. Lab fee.

An intermediate group piano instruction experience. A continuation of MUSI 1215. Prerequisite: MUSI 1215 or permission of instructor. Lab fee.

Fundamentals of pronunciation of the English, Italian, and Latin languages. Phonetic study of texts of songs and/or choral works in these languages.

Fundamentals of pronunciation of the German and French languages. Phonetic study of texts of songs and/or arias in these languages. Prerequisite: MUSI 1219.

FOR NON-MAJORS ONLY. Beginning group piano instruction for non-music majors. No prior music background is required.

FOR NON-MAJORS ONLY. Intermediate group piano instruction for non-music majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 1315 or permission of class piano instructor.

(For non-majors only) Fundamentals of voice for beginning singers. Group sessions. Music reading ability is not a prerequisite. Lab fee.

Study of basic notational practices and fundamental theory concepts including scales, chord construction, key signatures, intervals, and rhythmic notation. Ear-training skills and singing accuracy developed through sight-singing, interval and chord recognition, and other aural drills. A prerequisite course to MUSI 1131 and 1331. May be passed by a satisfactory score on the Theory Placement Exam. May not be applied toward a Music major, minor, or specialization degree program.

Basic theoretical concepts of harmony in analysis and formal structure, especially relating to music of the common practice period. The course covers harmonic and rhythmic notational practices and emphasizes four-voice part writing as a tool for learning harmonic structure, progression, voice leading, and counterpoint. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1131. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on Theory Placement Exam or MUSI 1320.

Continuation of MUSI 1331. Includes all diatonic triads, seventh chords, inversions, non-chord tones, species counterpoint, and binary forms. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1132. Prerequisite: MUSI 1131 and 1331.

(For non-majors only) A course designed to develop a deeper appreciation of music through the discovery of the design of melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and contrapuntal aspects of music. A study of the musical forms represented in the various periods of the history of Western Civilization.