Music

Diatonic harmony; tonal and linear analysis; written harmonization of simple tonal melodies and bass patterns.

Continued development of aural perception, including identification of chord inversions, seventh chords, voice leading; dictation/performance of melodies, rhythms, primary chord progressions.

Principles of phonetics and skills of lyric diction for singing in Italian, English, German, and French. International Phonetic Alphabet.

Diatonic and chromatic harmony; tonal and linear analysis including modulation; analysis of small forms; transposition and arranging projects.

Continued development of aural perception, involving identification of chromatic inflection, irregular rhythms; dictation/performance of melodies, rhythms, diatonic chord progressions.

Advanced chromatic and twentieth century techniques; analysis of larger and twentieth century forms; significant research/analysis project.

Continued development of aural perception, involving identification of secondary chords, modulations; dictation/performance of chromatic melodies, complex rhythms, highly inflected chord progressions.

Historical survey of music history from antiquity to 1750, based on music developed in the European traditions. Stylistic and analytical study of the music. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Oral Communication in the disciplines.

Historical survey of music history from 1750 to the present. 

Skills necessary for effective teaching in middle and high school choral programs. Advanced score study techniques, age-appropriate rehearsal planning, and rehearsal techniques. Methods of developing musical literacy in the ensemble, student assessment, and overall program building. Laboratory conducting experience.

Skills necessary for effective teaching in elementary, middle, and high school instrumental programs. Advanced score study techniques, age-appropriate rehearsal planning, and rehearsal techniques. Methods of developing musical literacy in the ensemble, student assessment, and overall program building. Laboratory conducting experience. 

Survey of art song from 18th century to present; class performance. Stylistic and structural analysis, translation of texts, development of repertory, and program building.

Skills and repertoire of the collaborative pianist. Vocal coaching and accompanying, choral ensemble accompanying, the piano in instrumental chamber music, and orchestral piano. Skills including sight reading, score reading/reduction, and transposition.

Music fundamentals. Practical experience in leading events with instruments and singing. Techniques and materials for utilizing music in a variety of cultural contexts such as public school classrooms, civic organizations, and churches. No musical experience necessary.

Techniques and materials for teaching piano in private and classroom settings for a variety of age and ability levels.

Techniques and materials for teaching voice in private and classroom settings for a variety of ages and abilities.

Required of all music performance majors during their third year of private study. One-half semester hour.

Historical context and analytical techniques in art music of the last century, including intersections with popular and folk music.

Required of all music performance majors during their final year of private study. One-half semester hour.

Independent research in a special topic approved by the department faculty, requiring the senior music major to apply analytical skills to a particular musicological or theoretical issue.

Studies in theory, history, or literature, under the supervision of a faculty member.

Independent research in a special topic for honors.

Independent research in a special topic for honors.

Provides students new to singing with the fundamentals for a healthy and beautiful sound. Voice physiology and health, vocal registers, selecting literature, lyric diction and pronunciation, and performance psychology. 

For teacher preparation students who will demonstrate rudimentary playing techniques and tone production skills to initiate beginning instruction. Students develop playing on trumpet or French horn and trombone, euphonium, or tuba. 

Designed for the non-music major. Offered to any student interested in beginning piano with no prior experience. Classes held on the nine-keyboard electronic

Designed for the music major. Offered to all non-piano concentration music majors who will be developing keyboard skills in harmonizing, score reading, scales/keyboard technique, and sight-reading needed to pass the keyboard proficiency examination. Classes held on the nine-keyboard electronic piano lab. 

Survey of various guitar styles to help beginning students gain basic skills and determine focus for private guitar study. Student must have his or her own guitar. 

Continuation of 110A-110B. Preparation for the keyboard proficiency examination. Classes held on the nine-keyboard electronic piano lab. 

Continuation of 110A-110B. Preparation for the keyboard proficiency examination. Classes held on the nine-keyboard electronic piano lab. 

Studio lessons in piano for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week. Occasional performance class required. 

Studio lessons in organ for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week. Designed for the student with sufficient facility at the keyboard to permit successful integration of the pipe organ pedalboard. 

Studio lessons in guitar for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week.

Studio lessons in brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba) for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week. 

Studio lessons in woodwinds (clarinet, saxophone, flute) for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week. 

Studio lessons in voice for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week. 

Studio lessons in strings (violin, viola, cello, bass) for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week.

Studio lessons in a variety of percussion instruments for non-music majors and music majors at the intermediate level. One half-hour lesson per week.

Laboratory for development of vocal and choral skills with a primary focus on performance of large choral works. Brief audition with the instructor is required. May be repeated for credit.

The auditioned touring choir with a strong tradition of excellence. Annual national or international tour and representation of the college in other off-campus appearances. Membership by audition. Four hours per week.  May be repeated for credit.

Participation by audition only. Various vocal combinations possible. One to three hours of rehearsal per week. May be repeated for credit.

Open to all students who have experience in Marching band and color guard with approved audition. Class meeting is five hours per week. May be repeated for credit.

Participation by audition only. One or two hours of rehearsal per week; performances at various campus venues. One-half semester hour. May be repeated for credit.

Open to all students who play instruments and are interested in performing for various campus events. Class meetings two hours per week. One-half semester hour. May be repeated for credit.

Participation by audition only. Class meetings two to three hours per week; performances for many on-campus and off-campus events and frequent tours. One-half semester hour. May be repeated for credit.

Open to all students who play brass instruments and are interested in playing in a large brass ensemble. Class meetings two hours per week; performances at various campus functions. One-half semester hour. May be repeated for credit.

Open to all students who play the trumpet and are interested in performing in a large ensemble. Class meetings two hours per week; performances at various campus functions. One-half semester hour. May be repeated for credit.

Open to all students who play woodwind instruments and are interested in performing in a large ensemble. Class meetings two hours per week; performances at various campus functions. One-half semester hour. May be repeated for credit.

Performance of excerpts from the standard repertoire. Open to coaches, accompanists, and stage directors as well as singers.

Studio lessons in piano, primarily for music majors at the advanced level. One hour lesson per week. Occasional performance class required.

Studio lessons in organ, primarily for music majors at the advanced level. One hour lesson per week. Designed for the student with sufficient facility at the keyboard to permit successful integration of the pipe organ pedalboard. 

Studio lessons in guitar, primarily for music majors at the advanced level. One hour lesson per week.

Studio lessons in brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba), primarily for music majors at the advanced level. One hour lesson per week. 

Studio lessons in woodwinds (clarinet, saxophone, flute), primarily for music majors at the advanced level. One hour lesson per week.

Studio lessons in voice, primarily for music majors at the advanced level. One hour lesson per week.