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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog (as of 03-10-17) 
    
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog (as of 03-10-17) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Music - Practice and Performance
  

  • MUSC 121 Class Piano I (1)

    Class instruction for beginning piano students with an emphasis on note reading and use of functional (chordal) harmony. Limited enrollment by audition.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MUSC 122 Class Piano II (1)

    Continuation of MUSC 121 .
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 121  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MUSC 123 Class Voice (1)

    The study of the voice for those with little or no previous vocal or musical training. Instruction dealing with interpretation, and vocal technique in English and foreign languages.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 161 Concert Choir (1)

    The study and performance of choral music, both sacred and secular, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 8 credit hours.
    Note: No more than 8 credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be earned and applied towards graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 292 Repertory Class: Voice (1)

    A master class format in which students and faculty perform, critique and discuss various aspects of musical performance such as technique, interpretation and performance practice.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 293 Repertory Class: Brass (1)

    A master class format in which students and faculty perform, critique and discuss various aspects of musical performance such as technique, interpretation and performance practice.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 294 Repertory Class: Woodwinds (1)

    A master class format in which students and faculty perform, critique and discuss various aspects of musical performance such as technique, interpretation and performance practice.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 295 Repertory Class: Jazz (1)

    A master class format in which students and faculty perform, critique and discuss various aspects of musical performance such as technique, interpretation and performance practice.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 296 Repertory Class: Strings (1)

    A master class format in which students and faculty perform, critique and discuss various aspects of musical performance such as technique, interpretation and performance practice.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 297 Repertory Class: Guitar (1)

    A master class format in which students and faculty perform, critique and discuss various aspects of musical performance such as technique, interpretation and performance practice.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 298 Repertory Class: Piano (1)

    A master class format in which students and faculty perform, critique and discuss various aspects of musical performance such as technique, interpretation and performance practice.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 353 Wind Ensemble (1)

    The study and performance of standard concert band literature. Open to all students, music majors and non-majors.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 354 Orchestra (1)

    The study and performance of orchestral literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 355 Ensemble: Chamber Music (1)

    The study and performance of chamber ensemble literature written for various combinations of voices and/or instruments.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 356 Ensemble: Early Music (1)

    The study and performance of ensemble literature from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 357 Ensemble: Guitar (1)

    The study and performance of chamber ensemble literature written for various combinations of voices and/or instruments and guitar.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 358 Pep Band (1)

    A 30-member ensemble that provides entertainment at basketball games and other College functions.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 359 Ensemble: Jazz Combo (1)

    The study and performance of improvisation in a seven-piece jazz combo, graded from beginning to advanced.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 360 Reading Band (1)

    The study and performance of large ensemble jazz works with an emphasis on developing sight-reading skills.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 363 Ensemble (1)

    The study and performance of literature written for various combinations of instruments.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 364 Ensemble: Madrigal Singers (1)

    The study and performance of choral literature from the Middle Ages and Renaissance as well as modern works written for chamber choir.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 365 Ensemble: Gospel Choir (1)

    The study and performance of traditional hymns, spirituals and popular contemporary gospel literature.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 366 Musical Theatre Workshop (1)

    The study and performance of musical theatre literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 367 Opera/Musc Thtr Workshop (1)

    The study and performance of scenes from opera and musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: No more than eight credit hours from any combination of ensembles or concert choir may be applied toward graduation requirements.
  

  • MUSC 370 Conducting I (2)

    The study of fundamental principles of conducting, both choral and instrumental, including basic beat patterns, hand and baton technique, interpretation, score reading and rehearsal techniques. Lectures two hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 246 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 371 Conducting II (2)

    The study of fundamental principles of conducting, both choral and instrumental, including basic beat patterns, hand and baton technique, interpretation, score reading and rehearsal techniques. Lectures two hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 370 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MUSC 475 Independent Study in Music Performance (3 or 6)

    Students who have taken an appropriate sequence of preparatory courses in one area or problem of music performance determine a project in consultation with a department member qualified to guide and judge the work.
    Prerequisite(s): Students must be juniors or seniors, with overall GPAs of at least 2.750 and music GPAs of at least 3.300, and must have permission of the department.
    Course Frequency: Occasional