MUSI - Music

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Opera, galas, and other musical productions

(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.

Test in the format of the ExCET exam covering music theory, music history, and listening skills. Students are required to show mastery at the 71% or higher level.

Advanced, "hands-on" experience in MIDI programming, digital recording, and live sound reinforcement. Lab fee. Prerequisite: MUSI 1120.

Continuation of MUSI 1132. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2331. Prerequisite: MUSI 1132 and 1332.

Continuation of MUSI 2131. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2332. Prerequisite: MUSI 2131 and 2331.

A study of teaching, playing, and pedagogical aspects of band and orchestral instruments. Some emphasis will be given to technical maintenance. Instrument groups included in the study will be woodwinds, strings, brass, and percussion.

Beginning skill development with the baton; conducting beat and metrical patterns; gestures of articulation and expression. Prerequisite: MUSI 2332 or permission of the instructor.

A study of the pedagogical aspects of vocal music education. The course will also include an overview of the physiological process of vocal production, vocal diction, choral ensemble techniques, and vocal ensemble literature.

A required course for all music education majors, vocal and instrumental emphasis, which provides an overview of the total public school music program. Observation and clinical experiences in public school classrooms and performing groups will be required.

An orientation in the overall area of church music and the ministry through music. A survey of the multi-faceted use of religious music in various settings.

This course is an introduction to the art and discipline of musical composition. Emphasis is given to the creative processes through original works written for the smaller musical genres. The student is expected to compose several works through the course of the semester with attention being given to melodic and harmonic structures, formal organization, and appropriate instrumentation. Prerequisite: MUSI 1331.

This course is a continuation in the art and discipline of musical composition. Emphasis is given to the creative processes through original works written for the smaller musical genres. The student is expected to compose several works through the course of the semester with attention being given to melodican and harmonic structures, formal organization, and appropriate instrumentation. Prerequisite: MUSI 2311.

Continuation of MUSI 1332. Includes secondary dominant and leading tone chords, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, Neapolitan chords, Augmented 6th chords, modal scales, florid counterpoint, and ternary forms. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2131. Prerequisite: MUSI 1132 and 1332.

Continuation of MUSI 2331. Includes study of 20th century harmonic vocabulary and techniques. Topics include chromatic modulation, exotic and synthetic scales, contrpuntal variants, multi-movement forms, 12-tone and set theory, aleatoric practices, and various media techniques. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2132. Prerequisite: MUSI 2131 and 2331.

Practical experience in reading and creating chord charts, lead sheets, chord substitutions, reharmonizations, modulations, segues, introductions, and other popular or jazz-oriented improvisational techniques. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2132. Prerequisites: MUSI 2131 and 2331.

A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from Gregorian chant up through the death of Bach.

Fee.

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.

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.

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

A select 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Opera, galas, and other musical productions

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Fee.

Required of all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students seeking All-level music teacher certification in Music. Students must show mastery at the 80% level or higher to receive completion credit. Must be taken the semester before student teaching. Fee.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

A survey of the characteristics of standard orchestral instruments and of arranging for various combinations of instruments. Prerequisite: MUSI 2332.

This course examines music as a phenomenon of human behavior and psyche. Topics include auditory and musical perception, music cognition, creativity and aesthetic experience, listening styles and strategies, music and emotion, the social psychology of musical activities. In addition, the course will examine techniques and methodology for conducting research in music and will touch on aspects related to performance and music and the brain. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

A comprehensive historical survey of piano music. Program building and examination of published scores are included.

A comprehensive historical survey of vocal music. Program building and examination of published scores are included.

A continuation of MUSI 4253.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

Study of the concepts, materials and resources currently used in Christian worship; examines the use of standard and emerging popular music trends, styles, ensembles, and nomenclature. Prerequisite: MUSI 2280.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Provides private voice instruction in the area of commercial music. The student will develop a healthy approach to commercial singing and become proficient in repertoire to be presented in a juried performance.

Provides private voice instruction in the area of commercial music. The student will develop a healthy approach to commercial singing and become proficient in repertoire to be presented in a juried performance.