LAU - Music

Introduction to the basic elements of music and the use of musical components in the style periods of Western Music. The course will focus on increasing musical perception and the development of analytical listening skills. 2 quarter hours. Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements.

Development of listening, sight singing and keyboard skills. Course will include the study of melodic and rhythmic notation, scales, key signatures, rhythmic patterns and melodic and harmonic intervals through written and oral exercises. Prerequisite: LAU110 or permission of instructor 2 quarter hours Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements.

This course will further explore melodic and rhythmic notation, rhythmic patterns and harmonic structures through written and oral exercises. Prerequisites: LAU205. 2 quarter hours. Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements.

This course will further explore melodic, rhythmic and harmonic notation, rhythmic patterns and harmonic structures through written and oral exercises. Prerequisites: LAU206. 2 quarter hours. Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements.

Development of skills required to interpret the relationship between musical elements in any composition. Course will include the in-depth study of musical notation, melody, rhythm, voice leading, harmony and form. Prerequisites: LAU207. 5 quarter hours. Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements.

Individual or group instruction in voice or musical instrumental. Proficiency in Applied Music is judged on an individual basis through recital at term end. Students may register for this course more than once. No previous musical experience is required. 2-5 quarter hours Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements.

This course will provide an introduction to the understanding of how music works, and it will provide opportunities for self-guided explorations of music within different cultural contexts. Examining a variety of individual compositions within spiritual, healing, political and emotional contexts, as well as the context of film, students will learn to identify different aspects of musical experience, and will gain a musical vocabulary to expand musical perception and increase listening skills. Counts in the Fine Arts OR Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): None 5 quarter hours

Upper division seminar investigating music of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classic periods. Emphasis on changes in stylistic implementation of musical elements by composers such as Josquin Monteverdi, Purcell, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Prerequisites: LAU210. 5 quarter hours. Counts in the Fine Arts or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Upper division seminar investigating music of the Romantic Era and the Twentieth Century. Emphasis on changes in stylistic implementation of musical elements by composers such as Schubert, Schumann, Berlioz, Brahms, Wagner, Liszt, Debussy, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Bartok, Hindemith and Stockhausen. Prerequisites: LAU320. 5 quarter hours. Counts in the Fine Arts or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Seminar investigating the music of Africa and non-Western music of the Americas. Emphasis will be on the importance of musical traditions of each culture and transmission of these traditions through theater, dance and religious ritual. Prerequisite: LAS110 or equivalent. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Fine Arts or Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Study of the theory and practice of conducting includes score analysis, practice of conducting gesture and rehearsal technique to develop a practical familiarity with directing vocal and instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: LAU210, LAU320 and LAU321. 5 quarter hours. Counts in the Fine Arts Area of General Education Requirements.

An opportunity for students to pursue an approved exploration in an area of music, including but not limited to pedagogy, performance interpretation, music education, music history and literature or music theory. Students will work with the instructor on an individual basis, meeting regularly to present independently completed assignments. 2-5 quarter hours

A music offering of special interest in an area of music, including but not limited to music theory, individual instruction, music education, music history and literature or current issues in music performance. Students may register for the course more than once, as the topic may vary each term. 2-5 quarter hours.

This course will cover any topic in the field of music not taught within the regularly scheduled courses. Offered by decision of the department, Music Seminar represents the opportunity for students to pursue an in-depth exploration of music in an area of performance interpretation, musicology, music theory, pedagogy or music education. 3-5 quarter hours.