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MUSI 3089 Blackshirt Cru Spirit Band

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

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MUSI 3097 Opera Cru

Opera, galas, and other musical productions

 

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MUSI 3110 Piano Technology

Piano Technology includes the study of tuning pianos both by ear and with the use of electronic tuner. Students learn the parts and mechanism by which the piano functions, minor repair of the piano, and will purchase basic tools and acquire hands-on experience tuning pianos. Prerequisite: MUSI 1332. Majors/minors only.

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MUSI 3140 Advanced Diction: French

An intensive study of the principles and practice of French diction as defined by current performance standards, including International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and poetic readings. Prerequisite: MUSI 1220 or permission of the instructor.

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MUSI 3150 Worship Lab

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.

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MUSI 3180 Church Music Internship

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

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MUSI 3184 University Singers

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

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MUSI 3190 String Ensemble

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

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MUSI 3191 Chamber Singers

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

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MUSI 3192 One Voice

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

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MUSI 3193 Wind Ensemble

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

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MUSI 3194 Concert Choir

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

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MUSI 3195 Piano Ensemble

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.

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MUSI 3197 Opera/Music Theatre

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.

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MUSI 3198 Instrumental Jazz Ensemble

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.

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MUSI 3199 Studio Accompanying

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

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MUSI 3240 Advanced Diction: Italian & German

An intensive study of the principles and practice of German and Italian diction as defined by current performance standards, including International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and poetic readings. Prerequisite: MUSI 1220 or permission of the instructor.

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MUSI 3289 Service Playing

A study of playing in worship and other services (i.e. weddings, etc.) and of the use of the organ and/or piano in worship service. Discussion of service literature, hymn playing, and selecting new instruments for the church. Prerequisite: MUSI 2005 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.

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MUSI 3316 Intermediate Class Piano

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

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MUSI 3317 Class Voice

FOR NON-MAJOR ONLY Fundamentals of voice for beginning singers. Group sessions. Music reading ability in not a prerequisite. Lab fee.

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MUSI 3352 Music History I

A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from Gregorian chant up through the 17th century. Prerequisite: Music minors only.

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MUSI 3353 Music History II

A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from the late Baroque to the Present.

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MUSI 3355 20th Century Music History & Literature

An in-depth study of the history, literature, compositional techniques and styles of art music in the 20th Century.

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MUSI 3356 American Music History & Literature

An in-depth study of the history, literature, compositional techniques and styles of art music, folk, popular, and jazz idioms of the United States.

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MUSI 3357 Opera History & Literature

An in-depth study of the history, literature, compositional techniques and styles of opera.

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MUSI 3358 World Music

A survey of the literature, compositional techniques, musical traditions and cultural contexts of the music not common to traditional western musical study.

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MUSI 3360 Music for Children

A study of the basic essentials of music through the activities approach. Song singing, musical movement, playing simple melody and harmony instruments, keyboard experience, and creative expression.

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MUSI 3361 Elementary Music

Participation in music experiences for the lower- and upper-grade child. Song singing, dramatization, listening, rhythm instruments, keyboard experience, and creative expression.

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MUSI 3362 Secondary Music

A required course for the student majoring in music education that will provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and materials which will enable the structuring of musical learning experiences resulting in effective and successful teaching in the middle and high school music classroom. Observation and clinical experience in public school classrooms will be required. Prerequisite: MUSI 2268.

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MUSI 3363 Choral Literature

A comprehensive survey covering the vast choral output of major composers and style periods; literature suitable for school, church, and civic choruses. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

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MUSI 3364 Band and Orchestra Literature

A comprehensive survey of Band and Orchestra literature of representative composers and style periods, suitable for use with school performing organizations. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

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MUSI 3365 Advanced Choral Conducting

A practicum covering the theory and application of choral conducting, emphasizing performance and rehearsal techniques, programming strategies, score reading and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

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MUSI 3367 Advanced Instrumental Conducting

A practicum covering the theory and application of instrumental conducting, emphasizing performance and rehearsal techniques, programming strategies, score reading and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

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MUSI 3375 Piano Pedagogy I

An overview of current instructional methods and materials for beginning and elementary piano students. Establishment and operation of a piano studio, including business procedures, student recruitment, and professional ethics will be studied. Class and private piano instruction will be discussed. Observations will be required.

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MUSI 3376 Piano Pedagogy II

A study of instructional materials and literature for intermediate and advanced piano students. Interpretation, technique, and musicianship will be discussed. Observations and supervised teaching of beginning piano students will be required. Regular conference with faculty. Prerequisite: MUSI 3375.

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MUSI 3377 Vocal Pedagogy I

A study of the human vocal mechanism and a survey of teaching methods for individual and group voice instruction. Observations required.

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MUSI 3381 Congregational Song

A historical survey of congregational music and Christian hymnody. Prerequisite: MUSI 2280 or permission or instructor.

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