COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (MUSI)
MUSI 1100 Music Fundamentals
(3)* Fall and Spring
Provides an introduction to elementary music theory, including scales, key signatures, staff notation, clefs, rhythm, meter, intervals, and general music terminology.
MUSI 1101 Theory 1
(2)* Fall
This course is designed to provide the student with the basics of music theory, including: scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, beginning voice leading, harmony, figured bass, basic reductive and hierarchic graphing techniques. Some lab time will be devoted to internet music resources and notation using FINALE. Other topics will include basic MAC computer skills especially as they pertain to music theory and CAI in music theory. Must be taken with MUSI 1113.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1100 or passing score on Theory Placement Exam
MUSI 1102 Theory 2
(2) Spring
Continuation of MUSI 1101. This course is designed to provide the student experience with intermediate-level music theory topics, including: phrase structure, non-chord tones, voice leading, harmony, figured bass, basic reductive and hierarchic graphing techniques. Some lab time will be devoted to internet music resources and notation using FINALE. Other topics will include basic MAC computer skills, especially as they pertain to music theory and CAI in music theory. Must be taken with MUSI 1114.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1101
MUSI 1103 Piano 1
(1) Spring
Beginning instruction in piano for music majors with no previous keyboard training. Development of basic reading skills.
MUSI 1104 Piano 2
(1) Fall
Continuation of Piano 1 with additional emphasis on sight-reading.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1103 or permission of Chair
MUSI 1105-1106 Applied Lessons
(1-2) Fall, Spring
Individual instruction in the student’s choice of instrument or voice to develop technical proficiency, repertoire knowledge, and performance skills. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition and authorization by the Chair
Section A – Voice
Section B – Piano (Classical and Jazz)
Section C – Organ
Section D – Guitar (Classical, Jazz and Bass)
Section E – Percussion
Section F – Brass
Section G – Composition
Section H – Strings
MUSI 1107-1108 Ensemble
(1) Fall, Spring
Performance organization(s) providing ensemble experience. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition
Section A—Concert Choir
Section B—Jazz Combo 1
Section C—Jazz Combo 2
Section D—Guitar Ensemble
Section E—Chamber Choir
MUSI 1109 Beginning Classical Guitar
(1) Fall, Spring
Basic techniques of Classical guitar taught in a classroom setting, intended for non-music majors. The course includes fundamentals of reading music and understanding elementary music theory. In addition, students will study examples of simple folk music and music for worship. A selection of the most useful guitar chords, suitable for beginners, and basic accompaniment patterns will be taught to allow the students to accompany their singing. Students will need to own an acoustic guitar and plan for daily practice time.
MUSI 1110 Literature and Language of Music 1
(1) Fall
This course will acquaint students with the appropriate language needed for a precise discussion of music and the literature that corresponds to musical evolution since notation developed. Students will learn to distinguish between related genres, i.e., opera and oratorio, concerti and concerto grossi. Moreover, they will learn to recognize musical styles and be able to place music in the most likely historical period based on stylistic observations. Although not a survey course, it will incorporate musical historical perspectives and highlight those important composers who have changed the direction of music or perfected a certain style. The course will also have a strong listening component, thereby encouraging more discriminate listening.
MUSI 1111 Literature and Language of Music 2
(1) Spring
Continuation of MUSI 1110, this course will place a great emphasis on listening to and talking about different musical styles and prominent composers who exemplify those styles. Score study will be an important component.
MUSI 1112 Music Survey. (3)* Fall, Spring
A broad survey of music aimed at developing aesthetic awareness and critical analysis of music from diverse styles and genres.
MUSI 1113 Ear Training 1
(2)* Fall
This course is designed to provide the student with basic sight singing and listening skills. Some lab time will be devoted to internet music resources and notation using FINALE. Other topics will include basic MAC computer skills especially as they pertain to music theory and CAI in music theory and ear training. Must be taken with MUSI 1101.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1100 or passing score on Theory Placement Exam
MUSI 1114 Ear Training 2
(2) Spring
Continuation of MUSI 1114. Must be taken with MUSI 1102.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1101 and MUSI 1113
MUSI 1211 Composition 1
(1) Spring
Score preparation, performance, and recording of works created by the student. This is a seminar class; therefore, peer evaluation and commentary is part of the classroom experience. At least one work must be offered in the recital given by the composition class at the end of the term.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1102 and MUSI 1113
MUSI 2201 Theory 3
(2) Fall
Continuation of MUSI 1102. This course is designed to provide the student with more advanced knowledge of music theory, including: basic reductive and hierarchic graphing techniques, chromatic harmony, modulations, form (binary, ternary, and variations), advanced voice leading, and advanced part writing. Some lab time will be devoted to internet music resources and notation using FINALE. Other topics will include basic MAC computer skills, especially as they pertain to music theory and CAI in music theory. Must be taken with MUSI 2213.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1102 and MUSI 1114
MUSI 2202 Theory 4
(2) Spring
Continuation of MUSI 2201. This course is designed to provide the student with more advanced knowledge of music theory, including: reductive and hierarchic graphing techniques, advanced chromatic harmony, modulations, sonata and rondo form, advanced voice leading, advanced part writing, and introductory 20th century compositional techniques. Some lab time will be devoted to internet music resources and notation using FINALE. Other topics will include basic MAC computer skills, especially as they pertain to music theory and CAI in music theory. Must be taken with MUSI 2214.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2201 and 2213
MUSI 2203 Piano Class 3
(1) Spring
Continuation of MUSI 1104 with emphasis on transposition and chord accompaniment. Upon completion of this course, the student should be prepared for the Piano Proficiency Exam. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSI 1104
MUSI 2210 Composition 2
(1) Fall
Score preparation, performance, and recording of works created by the student. This is a seminar class, therefore, peer evaluation and commentary is part of the classroom experience. At least one work must be offered in the recital given by the composition class at the end of the term.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1211
MUSI 2211 Composition 3
(1) Spring
Score preparation, performance, and recording of works created by the student. This is a seminar class, therefore, peer evaluation and commentary is part of the classroom experience. At least one work must be offered in the recital given by the composition class at the end of the term.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2210
MUSI 2213 Ear Training 3
(2) Fall
Continuation of MUSI 1114. This course is designed to provide the student with a more advanced knowledge, sight singing, and listening skills. Some lab time will be devoted to internet music resources and notation using FINALE. Other topics will include basic MAC computer skills, especially as they pertain to music theory and CAI in music theory and ear training. Must be taken with MUSI 2201.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1102 and MUSI 1114
MUSI 2214 Ear Training 4
(2) Spring
Continuation of MUSI 2213. Must be taken with MUSI 2202.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2201 and MUSI 2213.
MUSI 2239 Diction for Singers
(1) Fall and Spring
Trains students in the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet to pronounce foreign language art songs. Practice in transcribing English, Italian, French, and German art songs and applying the rules of correct pronunciation. May be repeated for credit.
MUSI 2310 Orchestration. (2) Fall
Techniques of scoring for string, brass, woodwind, percussion instruments and MIDI instruments.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1102 and MUSI 1114
MUSI 2310 Orchestration
(2) Fall
Techniques of scoring for string, brass, woodwind, percussion instruments and MIDI instruments.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1102 and MUSI 1114
MUSI 2390 Audio Engineering
(3) Spring
Classroom instruction in digital and analog audio engineering. Recording console operation, microphone placement and usage, mixing, tape based and hard disc recording, mastering, CD burning and troubleshooting.
MUSI 3210 Composition 4
(1) Fall
Score preparation, performance, and recording of works created by the student. This is a seminar class, therefore, peer evaluation and commentary is part of the classroom experience. At least one work must be offered in the recital given by the composition class at the end of the term.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2211
MUSI 3211 Composition 5
(1) Spring
Score preparation, performance, and recording of works created by the student. This is a seminar class, therefore, peer evaluation and commentary is part of the classroom experience. At least one work must be offered in the recital given by the composition class at the end of the term.
Prerequisite: MUSI 3210
MUSI 3301 Music History 1
(3) Fall
The study of the western classical tradition, from earliest antiquity through Bach. Emphasis on musical analysis and criticism.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1102 or permission of instructor
MUSI 3302 Music History 2
(3) Spring
Music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras, including the music of African Americans. Course will emphasize historical analysis and criticism, aural identification, and research.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1102 or permission of instructor
MUSI 3331 Christian Hymnody
(3)* as needed
A survey of Christian hymnody in the English-speaking world from its roots in the early Christian Church to present day practices in worship. The study of selected hymns and hymn writers associated with a number of different Christian traditions will be included.
MUSI 3352 Jazz Theory and Popular Practice
(2) Fall
Theoretical foundations of the Jazz tradition, and consideration of related contemporary style; blues, fusion, rock, gospel, and current popular idioms. Aural skills emphasized, with keyboard harmony studies oriented to realizing technical comprehension of the material. Prerequisite: MUSI 2202
MUSI 3366 Basics of Conducting
(3) Fall
Conducting techniques, score reading, rehearsal techniques for choral and/or instrumental ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUSI 220
MUSI 3369 Music Technology
(5) Fall
Basic studio techniques, music sequencing, music printing, synthesizers, studio operation.
Prerequisite: MUSI 2390 Audio Engineering
MUSI 3384 Junior Recital
(1) Fall and Spring
A 30-minute public performance of the student’s creative work and/or talent presented during the junior year.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Pre-Recital Hearing
MUSI 4210 Composition 6
(1) Fall
Continuation of MUSI 3211. A projects course.
Prerequisite: MUSI 3211
MUSI 4413 Business of Music Industry
(3)
The study of basic issues pertaining to the music industry: music copyrights, music synchronization, musical mechanical licensing, standard music contracts, royalties, artists’ advances and contracts, buyouts. Introduction to the major licensing organizations, i.e., ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the professional society of musicians.
MUSI 4460 Production Project
(3) January Term
A special projects course with hands-on participation and teamwork required. Each project is unique; specific content will be publicized in the semester preceding the course offering.
MUSI 4470 Internship
(1) Fall, January, Spring
A supervised, practical “real world” experience in a professional off-campus environment. May be repeated for credit.
MUSI 4480 Opera Workshop
(3) Fall, January, or Spring Term
Staged and directed performances of complete compositions and/or excerpts from operatic literature of several styles and periods.
Prerequisite: Audition.
MUSI 4484 Senior Recital
(1) Fall, Spring
A one-hour public performance of the student’s creative work and/or talent presented during the senior year.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Pre-Recital Hearing.
MUSI 4486 Special Topics
(3) Fall or Spring, alternate years
Class instruction for musical topics of a highly specialized nature. The content of this course will change based upon the expertise of the instructor and the needs of the students. May be repeated for credit.
MUSI 4488 Capstone Presentation
(1) The capstone presentation is a senior level investigation of some music-faculty approved topic and may take the following forms: 1) recital, a 30-minute public performance;
2) lecture-recital, where the student presents a combination lecture and recital totaling at least 20-30 minutes; or
3) lecture, a 20-30 minute presentation of research on some music topic appropriate to the student’s interests and abilities.
* Denotes courses in Music that may satisfy Fine Arts requirement in Core Curriculum.