Music

The Department of Music offers intensive preparation that will assist students for entry into graduate programs and/or the world of professional music. The major has strong liberal arts foundation that assist students with skill developments needed for the 21st century. The curriculum requires students to take a compilation of specific music and non-music classes designed to provide balanced intellectual preparations in keeping with the mission of the College.

MUSIC BROCHURE

Music Degree Plan

Music Course Descriptions

Applied Music - Piano

AMUP 1101/1102 - Applied Piano (1 credit hour). Practice in the major and minor penta-scales, chords, and arpeggios. The repertoire comprises selected from the standard repertoire for piano in Level 1-2 (Magrath, Jane. The Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature, Alfred Publishing.). One (1) fifty-minute lesson and at least six (6) practice hours per week. Prerequisite: Successful audition

AMUP 2101/2102 - Applied Piano (l credit hour). Emphasis is on continued scale techniques expanded to one-octave and basic chord progressions and arpeggios in all major and minor keys. The repertoire selected from the standard repertoire for piano in Level 2-3 (Magrath, Jane. The Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature, Alfred Publishing.). One (1) fifty-minute lesson and at least six (8) practice hours per week. Prerequisite: AMUP 1102/2101

AMUP 3101/3102 - Applied Piano (l credit hour). Continued study of scale techniques expanded to two- octaves and advanced chord progressions and arpeggios in all major and minor keys, as well as the repertoire selected from the standard repertoire for piano in Level 3-4 (Magrath, Jane. The Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature, Alfred Publishing.). One (1) fifty-minute lessons and at least six (8) practice hours per week. Prerequisite: AMUP 2102/3101

AMUP 4101/4102 - Applied Piano (l credit hour). Continued study of scale techniques expanded to two- octaves and advanced chord progressions and arpeggios in all major and minor keys, as well as the repertoire selected from the standard repertoire for piano in Level 5-6 (Magrath, Jane. The Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature, Alfred Publishing.). One (1) fifty-minute lessons and at least ten (10) practice hours per week. The student must prepare and pass the Piano Proficiency Exam. At the beginning of the fall semester, the supervising instructor explains the assessment materials, including grading rubrics and exam formats, to ensure students understand the course requirements and evaluation criteria. Prerequisite: AMUP 3102/4101

Applied Music - Voice

AMUV 1103/1104 - Applied Voice (I credit hour). The study of the fundamentals of vocal techniques including breath control, resonance, and diction. Attention is directed to building a basic repertoire for the beginning voice student. One (1) fifty-minute lesson and at least (6) practice hours per week. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: Successful audition.

AMUV 2103/2104 - Applied Voice (1 credit hour). A continued study of vocal technique in addition to works of literature in the English language and repertoire from other foreign language literature. One (1) fifty-minute lesson and at least six (6) practice hours per week. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: AMUV 1104/2103

AMUV 3103/3104 - Applied Voice (1 credit hour). Intensive study of advanced vocal technique. The repertoire comprises more technically demanding French, German, Italian, and American art songs, as well as, recitatives and arias from both oratorio and opera. One (1) fifty-minute lessons and at least six (8) practice hours per week. The student must prepare and present a 15-minute Junior Recital in conjunction with the Junior Recital course (MUSR 3101) at the end of the study. The recital program must be approved by the supervising instructor. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance and a public recital at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: AMUV 2104/3103

AMUV 4103/4104 - Applied Voice (1 credit hour). Emphasis is on interpretation which is stylistically and artistically appropriate for the standard vocal literature in French, German, Italian, Latin, and American art songs, as well as, recitatives and arias from both oratorio and opera. One (1) fifty-minute lessons and at least ten (10) practice hours per week. The student must prepare and present a 30-minute Senior Recital in conjunction with the Senior Recital course (MUSR 4102) at the end of the year of study. The repertoire should not be repeated from the junior recital program. The recital program must be approved by the supervising instructor. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance and a public recital at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: AMUV 3104/4103

Applied Music - Instrument

AMUI 1105/1106 - Applied Instrument (1 credit hour). A study of the basic techniques of wind and percussion instrument performance with emphasis on scale studies, flexibility exercises, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to breath control, tone production, and rudiments. One (1) fifty-minute lesson and at least six (6) practice hours per week. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: Successful audition.

AMUI 2105/2106 - Applied Instrument (1 credit hour). A continued study of the basic techniques started in AMUI 1105/1106. The degree of advanced study is dependent on the individual. One (1) fifty-minute lesson and at least six (6) practice hours per week. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: AMUI 1106/2105

AMUI 3105/3106 - Applied Instrument (1 credit hour). Emphasis is on the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. One (1) fifty- minute lessons and at least eight (8) practice hours per week. The student must prepare and present a 15-minute Junior Recital in conjunction with the Junior Recital course (MUSR 3101) at the end of the study. The recital program must be approved by the supervising instructor. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance and a public recital at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: MUAP 2106/3105

AMUI 4105/4106 - Applied Instrument (l credit hour). A continuation of the prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the instrument. One (1) fifty-minute lessons and at least ten (10) practice hours per week. The student must prepare and present a 30- minute Senior Recital in conjunction with the Senior Recital course (MUSR 4102) at the end of the year of study. The repertoire should not be repeated from the junior recital program. The recital program must be approved by the supervising instructor. Successful completion of the course requires participation in a jury performance and a public recital at the semester’s end. Prerequisite: AMUI 3106/4105

MUSIC

MUSI 1111 – Class Piano I (1 credit hour). Introduction to the basic keyboard skills such as scales, chord structure, progression, and sight-reading techniques. May be taken to fulfill the elective credits for the AA or BS degree.

MUSI 1201 – Basic Theory (2 credit hours). For music majors and minors who fail to meet the required level of proficiency for MUSI 2312. The course offers students to review the fundamentals of music, including the study of the staff, clefs, key signatures, scales, notation, meter, rhythm, sight-singing, and ear-training. May be taken to fulfill the elective credits for the AA or BS degree.

*MUSI 1301 – Introduction to Music (3 credit hours). A non-technical course for the general college student designed to lead to a basic understanding and increased enjoyment of the world’s music. Taught in a multi-media format with lecture and guided listening sessions supplemented by live performance and recital series.

MUSI 2115 – Woodwind Class (1 credit hour). Basic principles of playing and teaching woodwind instruments, performance of exercises and pieces, and ensemble playing.

MUSI 2116 – Brass and Percussion Class (1 credit hour). Basic principles of playing and teaching the brass/wind instruments including trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, and percussion instruments; performance of exercises and pieces; ensemble playing.

MUSI 2124 – Class Piano II (1 credit hour). Continuation of keyboard skills in Piano I. May be taken to fulfill the elective credits for the AA or BS degree. Prerequisite: MUSI 1111

MUSI 2312 – Elementary Harmony & Sight-Singing I (3 credit hours). Integrated course including the study of the staff, clefs, key signatures, scales, notation, meter, rhythm, sight singing, ear-training, and keyboard study. Part writing of figured bass involving the use of principle triad and non-harmonic tones. Prerequisite: successful completion of proficiency examination.

*MUSI 2322 – Afro-American Music (3 credit hours). Emphasizes Afro-American music which spans from Africa to Colonial America to the present. Presents American forms of music showing the influences of African idioms including blues, jazz, gospel, rock and roll, and art music.

MUSI 2323 – Elementary Harmony & Sight-Singing II (3 credit hours). Integrated course including four- part harmonization involving the use of secondary triads, dominant seventh chords, secondary dominant chords, elementary modulations, sight-singing, ear- training, keyboard study, and harmonic analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 2312

MUSI 3313 – Music History and Literature I (3 credit hours). A study of the development of music in Western civilization from antiquity to the early Baroque, including recognition of the influences shaping the course of music and the lives of composers.

MUSI 3314 – Advanced Harmony & Sight-Singing I (3 credit hours). Harmonic analysis and four-part harmonization involving modulation, less common chord progressions, leading tone chords, and diatonic seventh chords; examination of binary and ternary forms, procedures for instrumental writing, sight- singing, ear-training, and keyboard study. Prerequisite: MUSI 2323

MUSI 3317 – Concepts and Applications I (3 credit hours) Survey of public-school music with emphasis on vocal, choral, instrumental, and other types of public-school music appropriate for the elementary grades.

MUSI 3318 – Concepts and Applications II (3 credit hours). Survey of public- school music with emphasis on vocal, choral, instrumental, and other types of public-school music appropriate for the high school.

MUSI 3324 – Music History and Literature II (3 credit hours). A study of the development of music in Western civilization from high Baroque through the Romantic Period, including recognition of the influences shaping the course of music and the lives of composers.

MUSI 3325 – Advanced Harmony & Sight-Singing II (3 credit hours). Four- part harmonization and harmonic analysis involving altered chords, chords of the ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth; advanced modulation; brief look at the Twentieth Century; sight-singing, ear- training, and keyboard study. Prerequisite: MUSI 3314

MUSI 3328 – Conducting (3 credit hours). A study of basic skills necessary for effective conductor- performer communication in choral and instrumental ensembles including beat patterns, cues, dynamics, phrasing, and score study. Prerequisites: MUSI 2323 and AMUP 2102

MUSI 4201 – Music Seminar (2 credit hours). The evaluation of materials and methods of the various types of music activities in the school; special study of some problems associated with the teaching of music. Taken concurrently with student teaching.

MUSI 4305 – Music of the Twentieth Century (3 credit hours). A study of an in-depth exploration of the rich and diverse landscape of 20th-century music, covering a wide range of genres, styles, and cultural movements. The course engages with the works of influential composers and artists, examining how historical events, technological advancements, and evolving artistic philosophies shaped the music of this era. Prerequisites: MUSI 3313 and MUSI 3324

MUSI 4309 – Music Composition and Technology (3 credit hours). A study of music composition and technology, exploring how technological advancements have revolutionized the way music is created, produced, and experienced. Students will gain hands-on experience with a variety of digital audio workstations (DAWs), software synthesizers, and other music production tools, while developing their compositional skills and unique artistic voice. Prerequisite: MUSI 3325, AMUP 3102, and a working knowledge notation/DAW software

MUSI 4313 – Instrumental and Choral Techniques in the Elementary School (3 credit hours). A study designed to equip future educators with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively teach instrumental and choral music in elementary settings. Emphasizing hands-on learning, the course focuses on developing pedagogical approaches suitable for young learners, understanding child vocal and instrumental development, and creating inclusive and engaging music experiences.

MUSI 4324 – Instrumental and Choral Techniques in the Secondary School (3 credit hours). A study designed to equip future educators with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively teach instrumental and choral music in secondary settings. Emphasizing hands-on learning, the course focuses on developing pedagogical approaches suitable for young learners, understanding child vocal and instrumental development, and creating inclusive and engaging music experiences.

MUSI 4327 – Form and Analysis (3 credit hours). An extensive study of the evolution of musical form and style with emphasis on the principles of structural analysis. This course delves into the historical development and fundamental concepts of musical forms, from the Baroque period to contemporary music. It features detailed examinations of various works to identify and analyze structural elements, enhancing understanding of compositional techniques and their evolution over time. Prerequisites: MUSI 3325

MUSI 4328 – Orchestration and Arranging (3 credit hours). An in-depth study of orchestration and arranging, emphasizing the integration of technology to enhance these processes. Tailored for music students interested in composing, arranging, and orchestrating across various genres, it merges traditional techniques with modern digital tools, including DAWs. The curriculum focuses on effective utilization of technology for creating, notating, and producing orchestral and ensemble arrangements.

Recitals

MUSR 3101 – Junior Recital (1credit hour). The student must prepare and present a 15-minute Junior Recital in conjunction with the Applied Voice or Instrument courses (AMUV 3103 or AMUI 3105) at the end of the study. The recital program must be approved by the supervising instructor in conjunction with the other members of the music faculty. Successful completion of the course requires presentation of a public performance at semester’s end.

MUSR 4102 – Senior Recital (1 credit hour). The student must prepare and present a 30-minute Senior Recital in conjunction with the Applied Voice or Instrument courses (AMUV 4104 or AMUI 4106) at the end of the study. The recital program must be approved by the supervising instructor in conjunction with the other members of the music faculty. Successful completion of the course requires presentation of a public performance at semester’s end.

* General Education Courses offered by the Division.