Music

Weekly meeting of music majors and minors.  Includes sessions on music related topics, guest speakers, studio class student recitals, and preparation for music events.  Requires attendance at all music program events, include evening events.  

An introductory course for non-music majors with little or no music background. Course content includes learning to read music, keyboard orientation, and elementary repertoire. Open to all students. Meets two hours weekly.

A course designed for the beginning singer and primarily intended for those with little or no previous experience. Course content includes instruction in correct posture, breath support, vowel placement and resonance, diction, and basic considerations of tone production.

A beginning level course primarily for music majors who read music, but have limited or no keyboard background. Course content includes reading music from the grand staff, functional keyboard skills, and basic repertoire. This course is the first in a sequence of piano classes which prepares music majors for the required piano proficiency examination. Meets two hours weekly.

A continuation of the beginning level which includes further development of functional keyboard skills including techniques, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, and basic repertoire. Meets two hours weekly.

An introductory course for the non-music major with little or no musical background. Course content includes learning to read music, fret board orientation, and elementary repertoire. Open to all students. Meets two hours weekly.

Fundamental training in music reading, including notation, rhythm, meter, scales, key signatures, intervals, chord structures, part-writing, harmonic, and formal analysis. These concepts will be further developed through rhythmic and melodic reading, sight singing, dictation, error detection, and identification skills. Includes computer-assisted instruction.

An introductory course in the basic techniques of jazz improvisation. Emphasis will be given to basic chord progressions and various jazz standards. Open to music majors and others with the consent of the instructor. Meets two hours weekly.

Continuation and expansion of those skills developed in MU 119, as well as harmonic dictation and minor mode. Includes computer-assisted instruction. (Offered Spring semester only.)

A continuation of the concepts developed in MU 119, as well as melodic organization, voice leading, and extended chord qualities. Includes computer-assisted instruction.

This course serves as an introduction to the profession of teaching music. Course topics will examine the profession from a broad perspective, while presenting issues and trends that are current. Additionally, the course will engage students in thinking and articulating effective teacher actions.

An intermediate level course in further preparation and training for the piano proficiency examination. (Offered Fall semester only.)

The final course in the class piano sequence. Additional course content will emphasize Choral and Instrumental Music with opportunities for accompanying instrumentalist, vocalist, and choral groups. The piano proficiency examination will be given at the completion of this course. Meets two hours weekly. (Offered Spring semester only.)

A survey course designed primarily for the non-music major. Presents an overview of music literature from pre-Baroque times to the Modern Era. The aim of the course is to impart a foundation for perceptive listening. Open to all students.

The primary aim of the course is to expose the student to the major composers and works from the western European tradition while developing critical listening skills. Presents an overview of music literature from pre-Baroque times to Modern Era. Non-western music will also be introduced.

Seminar in vocal production, basic vocal pedagogy, and anatomy, as well as an introduction to the International Phonetical Alphabet with attention to the pronunciation of Italian and Latin song literature. Meets three hours weekly. (Offered in a five-semester rotation.)

Seminar in techniques pertaining to the teaching of woodwind instruments at the elementary, junior high, and senior high school levels. Meets three hours weekly. (Offered in a five-semester rotation.)

Seminar in techniques pertaining to the teaching of string instruments at the elementary, junior high, and senior high school levels. Meets three hours weekly. (Offered in a five-semester rotation.)

Seminar in techniques pertaining to the teaching of brass instruments at the elementary, junior high, and senior high schools levels. Meets three hours weekly. (Offered in a five-semester rotation.)

Seminar in techniques pertaining to the teaching of percussion instruments at the elementary, junior high, and senior high school levels. Meets three hours weekly. (Offered in a five-semester rotation.)

This course will serve as an overview of jazz history from its origins in New Orleans to the present. The major style periods include jazz precursors, early jazz, swing, Bebop, cool, hard bop, free jazz, jazz fusion, and contemporary trends. A strong emphasis on developing listening skills will enable you to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for America’s classical music: jazz. You will learn the aural characteristics of the various jazz styles and periods and be able to recognize and identify recordings of key jazz musicians throughout history.

Continuation and expansion of those skills developed in MU129, but in more chromatic language. Includes computer-assisted instruction.

Advanced study of the harmonic, structural, melodic, and rhythmic elements of music. Increased emphasis is placed on music outside the period of common practice and on analytic techniques. Includes computer-assisted instruction. (Offered Fall semester only.)

An introductory study of the various skills that are used to run an effective marching band program at the high school level.  Instruction includes several hands-on projects which the student will be completing throughout the semester.

An in-depth study of western art music from antiquity to about 1800. Meets three hours weekly.

An in-depth study of western art music from 1800 to present and the music of diverse cultures from around the world. Meets three hours weekly.

An introductory course in standard conducting techniques, including basic conducting beat patterns, score reading, and rehearsal techniques. Meets three hours weekly.

Techniques of rehearsing and conducting various levels of instrumental compositions. A continuation of skills developed in Basic Conducting for the instrumental music major. Emphasizes score study and preparation. Meets three hours weekly.

Seminar in vocal production, vocal pedagogy, and anatomy, as well as advanced study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and techniques of singing in Latin, Italian, French, and German. Familiarization with the proper pronunciation of these languages and their application to musical performance, as well as vocal music education. Meets three hours weekly. (Offered in a five-semester rotation.)

Techniques of rehearsing and conducting various levels of choral compositions. Observation of choral conducting and rehearsal techniques.

Techniques and experiences in music composition, and instruction in arranging musical scores for various choral and instrumental ensembles. Includes traditional as well as modern technological methods of composition with an emphasis on the composing of music for various mediums. Meets three hours weekly.

Continuation and expansion of those skills developed in MU229, but in advanced rhythmic and harmonic language. Includes computer-assisted instruction.

Examination of fundamental principles of musical form; analysis of representative tonal works. Includes computer-assisted instruction.

Methods of teaching music in elementary schools. Addresses planning, curriculum, strategies, and assessment. Associated with ED 301, which requires 40 hours of field experience.

Methods of teaching music in secondary (middle and high) schools. Addresses planning, curriculum, assessment, technology, administration, and professionalism. Associated with ED 302, which requires 40 hours of field experience.

The final course for music education majors, this 60-day course of study in the public schools allows students to combine theory and practice in the classroom in choral and general music education. The ADEPT process is used to evaluate the student teaching experience. Half of the student teaching experience will take place in a secondary choral classroom, with the other half in an elementary General music room. Grading is on a Pass/ Fail basis.

The final course for music education majors, this 60-day course of study in the public schools allows students to combine theory and practice in the classroom in instrumental and general music education. The ADEPT process is used to evaluate the student teaching experience. Half of the student teaching experience will take place in a secondary instrumental classroom, with the other half in an elementary General music room. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis.

The final course in the major applied area. Includes the preparation of an appropriate program that is the culmination of the student's applied music study. Requires a pre-hearing as well as the final performance, which must be a minimum of 30 minutes in length. It is the responsibility of the student to secure and compensate a qualified accompanist. See the Music Department Handbook for more information.

MU491 - Senior Recital, Piano
MU491G - Senior Recital, Organ
MU492 - Senior Recital, Voice
MU494B - Senior Recital, Bassoon
MU494C - Senior Recital, Clarinet
MU494F - Senior Recital, Flute
MU494O - Senior Recital, Oboe
MU494S - Senior Recital, Saxophone
MU495E - Senior Recital, Euphonium
MU495H - Senior Recital, Horn
MU495R - Senior Recital, Trumpet
MU495T - Senior Recital, Trombone
MU495U - Senior Recital, Tuba
MU496 - Senior Recital, Percussion
MU497 - Senior Recital, Guitar

The final course in the major applied area. Includes the preparation of an appropriate program that is the culmination of the student's applied music study. Requires a pre-hearing as well as the final performance, which must be a minimum of 30 minutes in length. It is the responsibility of the student to secure and compensate a qualified accompanist. See the Music Department Handbook for more information. MU491 - Senior Recital, Piano MU491G - Senior Recital, Organ MU492 - Senior Recital, Voice MU494B - Senior Recital, Bassoon MU494C - Senior Recital, Clarinet MU494F - Senior Recital, Flute MU494O - Senior Recital, Oboe MU494S - Senior Recital, Saxophone MU495E - Senior Recital, Euphonium MU495H - Senior Recital, Horn MU495R - Senior Recital, Trumpet MU495T - Senior Recital, Trombone MU495U - Senior Recital, Tuba MU496 - Senior Recital, Percussion MU497 - Senior Recital, Guitar