2015-2016 Undergraduate General Catalog


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MUSI 110 The Understanding of Music

Recommended for general college students who wish to gain knowledge and the understanding of music as a part of their cultural heritage.

Credits

3

MUSI 111 The History of Jazz

A survey course to acquaint the student with the historical background and development of jazz in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the meaning, origins and trends of jazz as a relatively new art form and its place in the social and musical life of America. Areas to be covered are the blues, Ragtime, New Orleans, Dixieland, Chicago Dixieland, Swing, Bop, Cool, Funky, and the new eclectic innovations.

Credits

3

MUSI 118 Blues, Jazz, and Rock

The three genres of blues, jazz and rock will be approached as major units of study. The section on Blues will be dealt with first, so as, to have a chronological approach to the course. This unit on the blues will conclude prior to the transition in Rock music. The course will then travel back in time to the end of the Civil War and trace the path of early jazz styles. With the timeline of the blues firmly in place, a comparison of blues and jazz styles and their influences of one another will be discussed in class. The final section of the course will pick up with the late blues style and the transition into Rock music.

Credits

3

MUSI 120 Music Theory I: Basic Concepts and Skills

An intensive review of music fundamentals is followed by basic elements, including introduction to the tonal framework, scales and modes, intervals, basic chords, and chords in tonal context. Functional harmony is introduced at the basic level to include tonic, subdominant and dominant harmonies. Emphasis is placed on melodic writing and two-voice textures from first through fourth species counterpoint. Concurrent Requirement: MUSI 120L

Credits

2

MUSI 120L Aural Skills Lab I

This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward the goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures. Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 120.

Credits

1

MUSI 121 Music Theory II: Melodic Structures and Diatonic Harmony

Melodic organization, thematic development and phrase structure are followed by non-chordal decorative pitches. Harmonic structures include the study of all diatonic triads, seventh chords, and their inversions in a functional harmonic context. Emphasis is placed on part writing in four-voice textures and analysis of diatonic harmonies and melody.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

MUSI 120

Corequisites

MUSI 121L

MUSI 121L Aural Skills II

This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward a goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures. Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 121.

Credits

1

MUSI 152 Beginning Class Piano for Music Majors

This course is the first semester of instruction for music majors (non-pianist) preparing for the departmental Piano Proficiency Requirements. Keyboard reading and technique are developed and theoretical principle of harmony and scalarmaterials are applied to the keyboard. Ensemble and solo literature is presented along with improvisational activities. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

1

MUSI 153 Intermediate Class Piano for Music Majors

This course provides the second semester of instruction for music majors (non-pianists) preparing for the departmental Piano Proficiency Requirements. Keyboard reading and technique are further developed and harmonization is realized throughout major and minor tonalities. Scalar and arpeggio techniques are covered as well as preparation for further requirements in the vocal/choral or instrumental area. Ensemble and solo literature are further explored. Additional fees may apply.

Credits

1

MUSI 161 Private Instruction: Strings

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Credits

0- 1

MUSI 162 Private Instruction: Woodwinds

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Credits

0- 1

MUSI 163 Private Instruction: Brass Winds

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Credits

0- 1

MUSI 164 Private Instruction: Percussion

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Credits

0- 1

MUSI 165 Private Instruction: Piano

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Credits

0- 1

MUSI 166 Private Instruction: Organ

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Credits

0- 1

MUSI 167 Private Instruction: Voice

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Credits

0- 1

MUSI 191 Introduction to Notational Software

This course will provide an overview of electronic music as it relates to music education, computers, software, MIDI keyboards and hardware. Music education majors are required to take this course concurrently with MUSI 120.

Credits

1