COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: MUSI - Music
INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE COURSES (1-1-1)
Basic techniques of playing the band and orchestral instruments with emphasis on pedagogical aspects. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1166. WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS: OBOE, BASSOON 5009035126
MUSI 1167. WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS: FLUTE, CLARINET, SAXOPHONE 5009035126
MUSI 1168. BRASS INSTRUMENTS (1-1-1) 5009035126
MUSI 1188. PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS (1-1-1) 5009035126
Percussion Instruments is a survey course designed for music education and music composition majors. The course covers the performance practice of the usual percussion instruments found in public education and emphasizes rhythmic theory.
MUSI 1190. STRING INSTRUMENTS: CELLO, BASS (1-1-1) 5009035126
MUSI 2190. STRING INSTRUMENTS: VIOLIN, VIOLA (1-1-1) 5009035126
CLASS INSTRUCTION
MUSI 1101. NONMAJOR CLASS PIANO (1-1-1) 5009045526
Group instruction in the elements of piano playing, designed for students who are not music majors. No previous experience necessary. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1162. DICTION (2-0-1) 5009085326
French and English pronunciation for singers. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1163. JAZZ IMPROVISATION (1-1-1) 5009036526
Designed to provide laboratory experience and knowledge of basic materials and practices as a foundation for improvising or extemporaneous performance. Prerequisites: MUSI 1211, 1216. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1165. DICTION (2-0-1) 5009085326
Italian and German pronunciation for singers. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1181. PIANO I (1-1-1) 5009075126
Class instruction in piano; previous study not required. Three practice hours per week. Applied music fee schedule applicable for this course. Prerequisite (for majors only): Enrollment in MUSI 1211 and 1216 or above. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1182. PIANO II (1-1-1) 5009075126
Continuation of class instruction in piano. Prerequisite: MUSI 1181 with a grade of at least "C" or consent of instructor. Three practice hours per week. Applied music fee schedule applicable for this course. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1183. CLASS VOICE (1-1-1) 5009085126
Class instruction in the fundamentals of singing, including breathing, tone production and diction. Designed for students with little or no previous voice training. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1186, 1187. COMPOSITION I, II (0-1Ú2-1) 5009045326
Opportunity for and guidance in creative writing in contemporary style; study of the smaller musical forms for piano, voice, solo instruments, or ensembles. Applied music fee schedule applicable for this course. Prerequisites for MUSI 1186: Completion of MUSI 1212 with a grade of "C" or above, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite for MUSI 1187: Completion of MUSI 1186 with a grade of "C" or above. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1192. GUITAR (1-1-1) 5009035126
Class instruction in guitar with student supplying own instrument. Prerequisite: MUSI 1303 with grade of "A" or approval of the instructor. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1. Three practice hours per week.
MUSI 1211. MUSIC THEORY I (3-0-2) 5009045126
First principles of chord progression and phrase harmonization; study of more advanced chord structures and their placement within the phrase through written exercises, analysis and correlated keyboard projects. Prerequisite: Ability to read music. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1212. MUSIC THEORY II (3-0-2) 5009045126
Continuation of MUSI 1211. Principles of chord progression and phrase harmonization; study of more advanced chord structures and their placement within the phrase through written exercises, analysis and correlated keyboard projects. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSIC 1211 with a grade of "C" or higher. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1216. SIGHT SINGING/EAR TRAINING I (3-0-2) 5009045626
Companion course to MUSI 1211, designed to strengthen the understanding of theoretical principles through the development of aural perception and skills; exercises in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation as well as drill in sight singing. Prerequisite: Ability to read music in bass and treble clefs and enrollment in MUSI 1211. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1217. SIGHT SINGING/EAR TRAINING TRAINING II (3-0-2) 5009045626
Continuation of MUSI 1216 and companion course to MUSI 1212, designed to strengthen the understanding of theoretical principles through the development of aural perception and skills; exercises in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation as well as drill in sight singing. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 1211 and 1216 with a grade of "C" or above and enrollment in or successful completion of MUSI 1212. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1301. FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC - INTRO TO MUSICAL SKILLS (3-0-3) 5009045526
A core elective for nonmajors and preparation for music majors with limited music training toward MUSI 1211 and 1216. Includes notation (music reading), ear training, solfege singing and keyboard skills. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1303. FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC, GUITAR (3-0-3) 5009045526
A beginning guitar course for nonmajors, including the fundamentals of rhythm, notation and music theory requisite to guitar playing. Each student must provide a suitable guitar. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 1304. FOUNDATIONS IN MUSIC: EARLY CHILDHOOD (3-0-3) 5009045426
A course designed to teach students to confidently lead children up to ten years of age in music and movement activities. Areas of study include development of the singing voice, acquisition of music vocabulary and the application of principles of social/emotional, language/cognitive and physical development and learning in choosing appropriate activities. Students will develop a rich and varied repertoire of multicultural music and movement activities. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
MUSI 1306. MUSIC APPRECIATION (3-0-3) 5009025126
Develops an understanding of musical arts through the study of the elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture and form. Includes style traits, genres and composers of various historical periods. Emphasizes the development of listening skills. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
MUSI 1307. MUSIC LITERATURE: JAZZ (3-0-3) 5009025326
A study of the development of jazz and its various styles, from the early twentieth century to the present. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
MUSI 1308. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE (3-0-3) 5009025226
For music majors. An overview of history and literature of music from ca. 600 A.D. through the Classic Era. Emphasis on the development of musical style, important composers and individual works. Nonmajors may enroll with the consent of the instructor or the music advisor. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
MUSI 1309. ADVANCED MUSIC LITERATURE (3-0-3) 5009025226
Continuation of MUSI 1308. The history and literature of music from Beethoven to the present. Emphasis on selected major composers and their contributions to the development of style and form. Prerequisite: MUSI 1308 or with consent of instructor or music advisor. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
MUSI 1310. AMERICAN MUSIC-HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL (3-0-3) 5009025326
General survey of composers, performers and styles of American music. Topics may include folk, jazz, ragtime, rock and contemporary art music. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 2181. PIANO III (1-1-1) 5009075126
Class instruction: Covering melody harmonization, transposition and sight reading; piano technique and literature. Prerequisite: MUSI 1182 with a grade of at least "C" or consent of instructor. Six practice hours per week. Applied music fee schedule applicable for this course. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 2182. PIANO IV (1-1-1) 5009075126
Continuation of class and private instruction, culminating in the piano proficiency examination. Prerequisite: MUSI 2181 with a grade of at least "C" or consent of instructor. Six practice hours per week. Applied music fee schedule applicable for this course. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 2186, 2187. ADVANCED COMPOSITION I, II (0-1Ú2-1) 5009045326
Guidance in creative writing and study of the larger forms, using various instrumental or vocal media, solo and ensemble. Prerequisite for MUSI 2186: Completion of MUSI 1186 and 1187 with grade average of "C." Prerequisite for MUSI 2187: Completion of MUSI 2186 with a grade average of "C" or above. Applied music fee schedule applicable for this course. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 2211. MUSIC THEORY III (3-0-2) 5009045226
Continuation of MUSI 1212: A broad summary of classical and chromatic harmony and exploration of techniques of the Romantic and Post-Romantic styles through written exercises, analysis and correlated keyboard drill. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 1212 with a grade of "C" or above. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 2212. MUSIC THEORY IV (3-0-2) 5009045226
Continuation of MUSI 2211: Exploration of techniques of the Twentieth Century and study of standard musical forms through written exercises, analysis and correlated keyboard drill. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 2211 with a grade of "C" or above. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 2216. SIGHT SINGING/EAR TRAINING III (3-0-2) 5009045726
Continuation of MUSI 1217 and a companion course to MUSI 2211, designed to further the understanding of advanced theoretical principles and techniques through related aural exercises, dictation and sight singing. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 1217 with a grade of "C" or above and enrollment in MUSI 2211. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSI 2217. SIGHT SINGING/EAR TRAINING IV (3-0-2) 5009045726
Continuation of MUSI 2216 and a companion course to MUSI 2212, designed to further the understanding of advanced theoretical principles and techniques through related aural exercises, dictation and sight singing. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSI 2216 with a grade of "C" or above and enrollment in MUSI 2212. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.