A hands-on study of how to play the guitar in a group setting. No experience required. Students must provide their own classical or acoustic guitar.
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A beginning group piano instruction experience for non-music majors or minors. Little or no prior music background is required.
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A beginning group piano instruction experience. Four semester of class piano may prepare students for the Applied Music Proficiency Examination in piano.
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A group piano instruction experience. A continuation of
MUSI 1115 Class Piano I. Prerequisite:
MUSI 1115 Class Piano I.
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A hands-on study to further develop playing the acoustic guitar. This course will include training on the electric and bass guitar. Prerequisite:
MUSI 1113 Class Guitar I
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A 'hands-on' orientation to three major areas of music technology; computer assisted music notation; MIDI programming; and, digital recording techniques. Lab fee.
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Study of music theory through development of analytical, critical listening skills, vocal technical exercises, and sight-singing using solfege system. Co-requisite MUSI 1331
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Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching brass instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba.
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Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching strings instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
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Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching percussion instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching timpani, snare drum, and various auxiliary percussion instruments.
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Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching woodwind instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, and Saxophone.
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Church Music ministry experience in a field service setting (paid or unpaid). Requirements include field-based observation by church and faculty supervisors.
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Fundamentals of pronunciation of the English, Italian, and Latin languages. Phonetic study of texts of songs and/or choral works in these languages.
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Fundamentals of pronunciation of the German and French languages. Phonetic study of texts of songs and/or arias in these languages. Prerequisite: MUSI 1219.
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Basic theoretical concepts and skills relating to the music of the common practice period. The course covers basic concepts of notation, melody, rhythm, harmony, and analysis, with an emphasis on harmonic structure and progression. Should be taken concurrently with
MUSI 1131.
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Continuation of
MUSI 1331. Includes counterpoint, all diatonic triads and seventh chords, inversions, and non-chord tones and emphasizes four-voice part writing as a tool for learning melodic structure, principles of voice leading, and harmonic progression. Should be taken concurrently with
MUSI 1132. Prerequisite:
MUSI 1331.
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FOR NON-MAJORS ONLY. A course designed to develop a deeper appreciation of music through the discovery of the design of melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and contrapuntal aspects of music. A study of the musical forms represented in the various periods of the history of Western Civilization.
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Comprehensive exam take by students in Bachelor of Music degree programs covering Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Music History. Students must demonstrate competency in all areas. Prerequisites: MUSI 2332 Theory IV, MUSI 2132 Aural Skills IV, and MUSI 3353 Music History II.
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A group piano instruction experience. A continuation of MUSI 1116 Class Piano II. Prerequisite: MUSI 1116 Class Piano II.
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A group piano instruction experience. A continuation of MUSI 2115 Class Piano III. At the end of this course students will attempt the Applied Music Proficiency Examination in piano. Prerequisite: MUSI 2115 Class Piano III.
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An overview of techniques and best practices for leading worship band rehearsals.
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Beginning skill development with the baton; conducting beat and metrical patterns; gestures of articulation and expression. Prerequisite: MUSI 2331 or permission of the instructor.
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An introduction to the field of music education including history and philosophy of music education, an overview of the school music program, major elementary methodologies, and best practices in education.
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An overview of church music concepts, practices, and administration.
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Continuation of
MUSI 1332. Includes secondary dominant and leading tone chords, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, Neapolitan chords, and augmented 6
th chords, Should be taken concurrently with
MUSI 2131. Prerequisite:
MUSI 1332.
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Continuation of MUSI 2331. Includes study of chromatic tonal harmony, late Romantic harmony, chromatic modulation, enharmonic reinterpretation, modes, exotic and synthetic scales, 20th century harmonic vocabulary and techniques, set theory, 12-tonal theory, and aleatoric practices. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2132. Prerequisite: MUSI 2331.
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Applications of chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include chord notation and chord voicings, and the Nashville numbering system.
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A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from Gregorian chant through 1750.
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A survey of the literature, compositional techniques, musical traditions and cultural contexts of the music not common to traditional western musical study.
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A survey of the history of rock music from its origins to present day.
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An intensive study of the principles and practice of French diction as defined by current performance standards, including International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and poetic readings. Prerequisite: MUSI 1220 or permission of the instructor.
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Church Music ministry experience in a field service setting (paid or unpaid). Requirements include field-based observation by church and faculty supervisors.
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An intensive study of the principles and practice of German and Italian diction as defined by current performance standards, including International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and poetic readings. Prerequisite: MUSI 1220 or permission of the instructor.
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A study of playing in worship and other services (i.e. weddings, etc.) and of the use of the organ and/or piano in worship service. Discussion of service literature, hymn playing, and selecting new instruments for the church. Prerequisite: MUSI 2005 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.
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An orientation to the technologies used in church music and worship ministry.
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Students will build on skills from Introduction to Music Technology to further develop skills in audio recording, editing, and mixing.
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A survey of church music and worship from the Old Testament to the contemporary church.
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A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from 1750 to present.
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An in-depth study of the history, literature, compositional techniques and styles of art music, folk, popular, and jazz idioms of the United States.
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Participation in music experiences for the lower- and upper-grade elementary child. Song-singing, listening, movement, and music literacy pedagogy. Observation and clinical experiences in public school classrooms will be required. Prerequisites MUSI 2268 and EDUC 3315.
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Study of teaching vocal ensembles in the middle school and high school setting, including strategies for program management, repertoire selection, and rehearsal techniques. Observation and clinical experiences in public school classrooms will be required. Prerequisites:
MUSI 2268 and
EDUC 3315
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A comprehensive survey covering the vast choral output of major composers and style periods; literature suitable for school, church, and civic choruses. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.
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A comprehensive survey of Band and Orchestra literature of representative composers and style periods, suitable for use with school performing organizations. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.
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A practicum covering the theory and application of choral conducting, emphasizing performance and rehearsal techniques, programming strategies, score reading and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.
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A practicum covering the theory and application of instrumental conducting, emphasizing performance and rehearsal techniques, programming strategies, score reading and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.
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Study of teaching instrumental ensembles in the middle school and high school setting, including strategies for program management, repertoire selection, and rehearsal techniques. Observation and clinical experiences in public school classrooms will be required. Prerequisites: MUSI 2268 and EDUC 3315
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An intensive study of the principles and practice of diction as defined by current performance standards using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Prerequisite MUSI 1220 or permission of the instructor.
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An overview of current instructional methods and materials for beginning and elementary piano students. Establishment and operation of a piano studio, including business procedures, student recruitment, and professional ethics will be studied. Class and private piano instruction will be discussed. Observations will be required.
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A study of the human vocal mechanism and a survey of teaching methods for individual and group voice instruction. Observations required.
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A historical survey of congregational music and Christian hymnody.
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A comprehensive review of music content for the TExES Music Exam, which is required for music teacher licensure. Reviews are organized according to the five domains included in the TExES Exam: Listening, Music Theory and Composition, Music History and Culture, Music Classroom Performance, and Music Education.
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A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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A survey of the characteristics of standard orchestral instruments and of arranging for various combinations of instruments. Includes an analytical survey showing the evolution of forms and textures of representative works from various periods of music history. Prerequisite: MUSI2331: Music Theory III.
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A comprehensive historical survey of piano music. Program building and examination of published scores are included.
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A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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A study of the concepts and ideas that shape church music and worship.
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Develops and refines student’s abilities to construct biblical worship services.
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A comprehensive historical survey of vocal music. Program building and examination of published scores are included.
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An introduction to music business. Topics include decision making in an ever-changing global music industry, business issues and challenges including business ethics in the music industry. Some career guidance in the various music industry career tracks.
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The senior project demonstrates the skills and knowledge that a student has acquired over the course of their academic career as a Music Business major.
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A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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This course further explores the engineering and production practices and theories of the audio recording studio. The student will have hands-on experience with digital mixing consoles, multi-track recording, signal procession, and microphone placement. Attention will be given to concepts of quality audio recordings, audio mastering, critical listening, and studio session management. Prerequisite MUSI 3336 Advanced Music Technology.
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Recital attendance credit for Music Majors and Minors. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.
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Instrumental Ensemble performing at athletic events and campus events. Prerequisite: Interview with instructor.
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Instrumental or vocal music performed by a small ensemble with one player per part. Ensembles will make use of standard configurations as well as flexible scoring. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor
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A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.
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Large instrumental ensemble for wind players. Public performances each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.
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The study and performance of mixed-voice choral literature from various historical periods. Audition and interview with instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
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Stage training and development with opportunities for solo or chorus roles in Fall and/or Spring operetta, opera, galas, or other musical productions. May be repeated for credit. Vocal Performance majors must register for this ensemble for eight semesters. Prerequisite: Audition.
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Assignments in applied studio situations. Supervision by piano faculty. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.
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Instrumental Ensemble performing at athletic events and campus events. Prerequisite: Interview with instructor.
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Instrumental or vocal music performed by a small ensemble with one player per part. Ensembles will make use of standard configurations as well as flexible scoring. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor
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A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.
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Large instrumental ensemble for wind players. Public performances each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.
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The study and performance of mixed-voice choral literature from various historical periods. Audition and interview with instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
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Ensemble focusing on music preparation, character analysis, stage training, and performance skills. Culminates in performance of musical, opera, operetta, or scenes each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition and interview with instructor.
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Assignments in applied studio situations. Supervision by piano faculty. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.
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