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Part II of a four semester sequence in Music Theory focusing on written music notation skills including scales, tonality, key, modes, intervals, transposition, chords, cadences, non-harmonic tones and melodic organization.

Prerequisites:

MUS 131

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Part 1 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music (BA) Performance | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12)

Part 2 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music (BA) Performance | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12) | Music Minor

Part 3 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music (BA) Performance | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12) | Music Minor

Class instruction in keyboard. No experience with the keyboard is required. Functional skills, including technique, scales and chord progressions, solo playing, and ensemble playing are all incorporated. Assignments are made based upon the student's major and interests. Permission of Instructor required.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

A survey of commercially successful popular music from roughly 1900 to the present--what was the music? Who were the artists? When was it first heard, and what were the factors that contributed to its success?

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

This course is designed to provide an introduction of the organizational structures and current practices of the modern music industry with historical perspective for the music business and recording technology student.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

This course will explore the importance of creative expression within one¿s own personal journey. Through interviews, personal assessments, and class-led exploration of today¿s job market, we¿ll discuss how important an ¿artistic attitude¿ can be for modern business and each student's personal success.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music Minor

This course will provide an overview of various music careers and will examine the attitudes and behaviors of successful professional musicians.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

The Seminar in Music Careers is a broad overview of the exciting opportunities available to graduates interested in pursuing various careers within the music space. Sectors discussed will include the record industry, publishing and licensing, live entertainment, hospitality, education, non-profit organizations, and more. Class discussions will focus on balancing the types of jobs available while working with students to understand how to match their interests and abilities to appropriate opportunities. Additionally, students will also develop their own professional digital profiles to prepare for various career paths. Personal websites, social-media, and profiles on major job-sharing platforms like LinkedIn will be utilized.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Interview for admission to the music major. See your advisor for details.Grading Method

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Prepare for, and participate in, a musical tour. Destinations will vary with each offering, and may include international experiences. Prior to travel, class sessions will deal with the music and culture of the destination. There will be additional travel expenses associated with the class. This class may be repeated for credit.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Part III of a four semester sequence in Music Theory focusing on written music notation skills.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Part IV of a four semester sequence in Music Theory focusing on written music notation skills.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Part III of the four semester sequence focusing on sight-singing and ear training.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Part IV of the four semester sequence focusing on sight-singing and ear training.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Introduction to the basic concepts of jazz pedagogy/theory and improvisation used in teaching and playing jazz and contemporary music.Fall, Spring

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

A continuation of MUSC 119 Class Piano 1. Mastery of skills (technique, scales and chord progressions, solo playing, and ensemble playing) are demonstrated over the semester.

Prerequisites:

MUSC 119

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

This assessment will determine basic proficiency in playing functional and classical piano.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Technology applications for the K-12 music educator.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Instrumental music education majors only. Emphasis on pedagogical methods and techniques of individual instruments.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Instrumental music education majors only. Emphasis on pedagogical methods and techniques of individual instruments.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

The basics of establishing and maintaining a guitar ensemble or program in a school situation.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Instrumental music education majors only. Emphasis on pedagogical methods and techniques of individual instruments.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Instrumental music education majors only. Emphasis on pedagogical methods and techniques of individual instruments.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications