Music Courses

This course is designed for students of all levels, especially for students without any piano or musical experience. It is an introduction to fundamental aspects of playing piano including technique, musicianship, performance, as well as reading music scores and understanding music in general. It is also perfect for music majors to develop basic piano proficiency skills, including scales, chords, harmonizing melodies, and developing a basic piano repertoire.

An introduction to the musical arts through listening to and studying the music of various periods. Some sections of the course may be presented by live musicians. Allied arts, including dance, painting, and literature, may be used to demonstrate the relatedness of music to the larger scope of human experience.

This course will introduce basic concepts of music theory, aural skills, and vocabulary for non-majors with limited background in music fundamentals or as preparation for music major theory courses. Topics such as clefs, staff, key signatures, notation, meter, rhythm, and simple chords as well as basic sight singing, ear training, and keyboard harmony will be covered.

Music Theory I is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of music theory. This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to read and write musical notation, understand basic harmony and analyze simple pieces. Topics covered include: pitch and rhythm notation, scales and modes, chords and harmony, counterpoint and part writing, form and analysis, and sight-singing and ear training. Through a combination of class discussion, ear training exercises, and written assignments, students will develop a solid foundation in music theory. This course is recommended for music majors, as well as anyone interested in a deeper understanding of music.

Music Theory II builds on the concepts covered in Music Theory I, and focuses on more advanced topics in music theory. This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of harmony, counterpoint, and analysis. Topics covered include: figured bass, seventh chord, non-harmonic tones, modulation, chromatic harmony, and the analysis of more complex pieces. Through a combination of class discussion, ear training exercises, and written assignments, students will develop a more advanced understanding of music theory.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MUS-106.

This course is designed for students to perform accompanied and unaccompanied vocal ensemble music, ranging from traditional to contemporary styles. The group meets regularly and presents a wide variety of choral literature in on and off campus performances throughout the year. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

This course is an exploration and comparative examination of non-western music and cultural traditions. Formatted for the general student and music major, the course will include fundamentals of music, basic elements of global music, and study of societal and cultural influence of music traditions on a nation/country.

This course offers one half-hour lesson of private instruction per week, with a minimum of 30 minutes of practice per day. The goal is the development of both fundamental and advanced vocal techniques. The presentation of the standard repertoire for the specific voice is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Applied Voice II meets individual needs based upon the student's background and training while providing applied lessons and guided instruction in tone production, technique, musicianship, and performance practice. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice of fundamental techniques and solo repertory. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 32

This course is designed for students who desire private, one-on-one instruction in music composition. One credit hour indicates a one half-hour private lesson per week. The course will enable students to gain increased proficiency in composition, focused on various styles and contemporary/avant garde compositional techniques. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

This course is designed for students who desire private, one-on-one instruction in music composition. Two credit hours indicate a one-hour private lesson per week. The course will enable students to gain increased proficiency in composition, focused on various styles and contemporary/ avant garde compositional techniques. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 32

This course offers one half-hour lesson of private instruction per week. Individual needs are met based upon the student's background in playing technique, musicianship, and performance. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

This course offers a one-hour lesson of private instruction per week. Individual needs are met based upon the student's background in playing technique, musicianship, and performance. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 32

This course offers one half-hour lesson of private instruction per week. Individual needs are met based upon the student's background in playing technique, musicianship, and performance. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

This course offers a one-hour lesson of private instruction per week. Individual needs are met based upon the student's background in playing technique, musicianship, and performance. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 32

This course offers one half-hour lesson of private instruction per week. Individual needs are met based upon the student's background in playing technique, musicianship, and performance. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

This course offers a one-hour lesson of private instruction per week. Individual needs are met based upon the student's background in playing technique, musicianship, and performance. Students advance their skills through weekly lessons and regular practice. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 32

Individualized instruction in percussion/drum set for the beginning, intermediate or advanced student. Requires 30 minute weekly lessons during the semester. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course may be repeated with different content for credit. No prior musical experience is necessary.

Individualized instruction in percussion/drum set for the beginning, intermediate or advanced student. Requires 30 minute lessons during the semester. Additional outside practice/preparation is required. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 16

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MUA-180.