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For music majors and minors only. Requires students to attend a specified number of musical events. Music majors must complete the course for 7 semesters and minors for 4 semesters to qualify for graduation. Offered every semester. Graded on a CR/NC basis.

Study of applied music at sophomore level of study requires private lesson fee. Meets one hour each week. (Repeat up to 4 credits, with no more than 2 credits repeated in one section)

This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of the instruments and voice. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument's vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.

This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of the instruments and voice. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument's vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.

Songwriting Lab is a collaborative lab setting in which various songwriters, whether they favor the lyrical or musical discipline, can present their own works and have them evaluated by their peers and instructors. Songwriting Lab will focus on the individual projects of the students/groups of students but will also provide exercises which will help each of the student's progress in the field of songwriting. No prerequisites but strongly encourages that the student take MUS-134 and/or MUS-234 in conjunction with one of the lab sessions.

Greater independence of hands in intermediate repertoire using three- and four-part textures, more challenging rhythms, secondary chords (ii, iii, vi) used for harmonization, four-part hymn transposition, transposition of instruments in score-reading, major scales to four sharps and four flats, parallel minor scales (all hands together), arpeggios, sight reading. Prerequisite: MUS-165 or equivalent; MUS-261 (Theory II) prior to or during same semester.

This course is a study of music therapy procedures used with individuals in aging adult settings and psychiatric settings and an examination of issues concerning the use of music therapy within these populations. Issues related to securing internships and employment in music therapy will also be addressed. Methods of instruction will include lecture, group discussion, experiential approaches such as denominations and role play, review of written material/texts, exams, and written assignments. Prerequisite: PSY-150 and MUS-104.

This course emphasizes the potentials of music therapy with a variety of clinical populations. The content includes a survey of various populations with whom music therapists work, focusing on the characteristics and needs of each group, general treatment approaches, and general methods for incorporating music therapy. Students are introduced to the therapeutic traits and basic interaction skills involved in counseling. Prerequisites: PSY-150, MUS-104, and MUS-206.

Psychology of Music examines music and the human psyche. Topics include auditory and musical perception, music cognition, creativity and esthetic experience, listening styles and strategies, music and human emotions, and the social psychology of musical activities. In addition, the course will touch on aspects related to performance, music and the brain, and methodological issues in music research. Prerequisites: PSY-150 and MUS-104.

This course is a study of current assessment and evaluation procedures used in music therapy and the application of observational recording and behavior modification techniques in educational, social, and therapeutic settings. A data-based model of providing music therapy services is explored in detail. Research models are also explored. Prerequisites: PSY-150, MUS-104, and MUS-206.

Study of applied music for the music minor at the third semester of study, requires private lesson fee. Meets one-half hour each week. Prerequisites: MUS-111 and MUS-112.

Study of applied music for the music minor at the fourth semester of study, requires private lesson fee. Meets one-half hour each week. Prerequisites: MUS-111, MUS-112, and MUS-211.

Through the study of Western music history and style, students will discover the longstanding aesthetic and cultural value of music. The course expands understanding of the essential elements of music and explores how to appreciate the works of a variety of composers from Medieval times to the present. Prior basic experience with music performance or appreciation is recommended.

This course will offer students an opportunity to increase their ability to make music with other musicians in both vocal and instrumental collaboration and to experience the wealth of chamber music repertoire.

Music therapy practicum, level 1, provides the first-time practicum student with opportunities to explore the therapeutic process and the dynamics of client-therapist relationships through clinical sessions and observations. The course encourages the development of musical and clinical skills to become a competent music therapist. The course focuses on the application of academic theories, concepts and skills in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: MUS-104, MUS-206 and MUS-207.

An introduction to the study of the organ, typical stop lists and designations, literature, means of tone generation in acoustic and electronic emulations, MIDI applications, training and expectations for an organist, playing techniques, use of the organ in contemporary settings. Prerequisite: Completion of piano requirements.

A comprehensive study of the rules for proper diction in the singing of French and German vocal literature with practical exercises in a comparative approach for American Singers. Languages will be studied using the specific symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Theology of Lyric investigates the theological content found in the text of hymns and worship songs, determining how these lyrics align with Scripture and the various traditional teachings. In taking this class, the student will explore various tenets of the Church and gain an understanding of how to write hymn, worship and poetic texts reflecting these traditions. Students are recommended to take WOR-325 prior to this course.

Songwriting 2 explores various historical genres or popular songs. In this class, the student will apply the tools developed from Songwriting 1 to analyze the various components that make up songs from categories such as: "pop" music; country music' R-n-B music; gospel music; worship music; Broadway/theatre music; popular folk song; and children's songs. After studying the facets of each genre, the student will then compose a song within the specific genre. Prerequisite: MUS-134.

The focus of the class will be on the study of current elementary methods and literature for teaching piano. The course will provide a general foundation for the knowledge and experience needed for teaching beginning piano.

The focus of the class will be on the study of techniques and literature for the teaching of intermediate/early advanced piano students. The study will also include setting up a private studio. It will provide a general foundation for the knowledge and experience needed for piano teaching at the intermediate level. Both private studio and group piano settings will be experienced and observed through practical teaching projects.

The focus of this class will be the study of keyboard literature by major composers of each era. Important style characteristics of these composers will be studied to give insight for increased understanding and interpretation of a wide variety of keyboard literature. Prerequisite: previous keyboard study of the upper intermediate/early advanced level.

An overview of the use of music in the Christian Education program of the local church. Includes work with children, basic music education, and development of tools to assist the Christian Education worker. Also includes methods of planning, organizing, and developing a music program in a local church. Personal development in leadership and staff relationships is discussed.

This course is designed for students with majors in Church Music, Christian Education, and Piano who plan to perform in a church setting. Reading chords, understanding chord inversions, positions on the piano, voicings and added tones, modulations, and combining these elements with contemporary theory will enable students to be successful in the contemporary church music setting. This is an elective course that will be offered every other year. Prerequisites: MUS-205 and audition. Limited to 10 each semester.

The course will be a short historical study of the great hymns of the Christian church, their writers and composers and patterns of development and change. Attention will focus on hymns of the Protestant heritage, with study of characteristics of well-crafted hymns and tunes. Not restricted to music majors.

The study of harmony is continued through four-part writing and analysis of music literature. Chordal vocabulary is increased with dominant and non-dominant seventh chords as well as secondary and leading-tone chords. Procedures of modulations, realization of figured bass, and transposing for various instruments. Prerequisite: MUS-162, to be taken concurrently with MUS-263.

This course is designed with the intent of assisting those studying Music in areas where they find themselves playing music in "non-notational settings." Students who major in Music Therapy, Songwriting, or Music Ministry often find themselves in a position where they either read or need to create "chord charts" or "lead sheets." This course is one that will give the student more confidence in their ability to utilize this type of musical expression so they effectively play with little hindrance, enabling them to focus on other important aspects of their discipline. The piano will be the primary way of applying the course material and this course will be taught in the piano lab. Prerequisites: MUS 162 and MUS 165.

Interval, melodic, two and four-part, and rhythmic dictation. Recognition of bass and soprano factors as well as triad function in four-part dictation . Rhythmic exercises including subdivision level. Sight-singing with modal inflections and in tenor and alto clef. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory II, MUS-261.

Four-part writing and analysis involving tertian sonorities (9th, 11th, and 13th chords) and chromatic harmony (borrowed, Neapolitan, augmented sixth, altered dominant, and chromatic mediant chords). Introduction to analysis techniques for Twentieth Century music. Prerequisite: MUS-261, to be taken concurrently with MUS-266.

Analytical skills are developed further by studying typical musical forms of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries, such as binary, ternary, variation, fugue, sonata-allegro, and rondo. Prerequisite: MUS-261.

Dictation of modulating exercises, intervals, modes, and rhythm. Recognition of more functions of four-part harmony. Identification of cadences and major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads. Rhythmic exercises of difficult nature. Sight-singing with modulating passages and of an extensive range. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory III, MUS-264.

Beginning students will work with first- through fifth-species counterpoint in two and three voices with a cantus firmus. Work will include exercises in canon and invertible counterpoint.

This course will provide a complete understanding of Pro Tools (used in professional studios) software, hardware, and all editing, and mixing functions. Students will also learn studio miking, mixing, and mastering techniques. Students will gain practical hands on experience through the completion of audio recording/editing projects. Prerequisite: MUS-171.

The purpose of this course is to develop the students' skills in the integration and incorporation of a variety of technological devices and software that will aid in teaching and administrating the music education classroom. The students will explore new applications, software, and internet-based programs to use both in the traditional classroom as well as the elearning classroom. Music notation and methods of organizing the classroom (general, instrumental, and choral) will be explored in great detail. Prerequisites: MUS261, MUS-263, MUS-165 or equivalency, and EDU-250.

Students will be introduced to topics in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), notation, MIDI controllers, and Internet music resources for PC-compatible computers. Prerequisite: MUS-162 or equivalent.

This course will be divided into three modules. Module one: basic understanding of vocal production and pedagogy. Special emphasis on the development of the voice from a young age through adulthood. Module two: choral techniques pertaining to development of good choral tone and musicianship. Emphasis on rehearsal techniques and choral sound. Module three: literature for various levels and styles; efficient organization and operation of a choral ensemble. Prerequisite: MUS-285.

This course is designed to give the music major hands-on experience with woodwind instruments. More specifically students will perform on, teach, and explore how woodwind instruments operate. While it is common practice that this type of study is explored in the teacher education process, it has become necessary for instrumental performers of many types to also teach others how to replicate what they do. Thus, for the performance, church music, and the applied majors this course will provide more advanced knowledge and pedagogy skills for such related careers.

This course is designed for students to learn the fundamentals of technique on violin, viola, cello, and bass. An important focus of this course is to provide students an orientation to and experience with the fundamentals of pedagogy. Advanced pedagogy assignments as well as special assignments will be given to performance majors.

This course is designed to assist students in developing beginning to intermediate level performing skills on snare drum, keyboard percussion, timpani, accessories, drum set and marching percussion instruments. Students will also learn effective approaches to teaching percussion suitable for use at the Middle School and High School levels.

This course is designed to give Music Majors concentrated knowledge of brass instruments as well as allow them to acquire sufficient skill to develop and demonstrate good tone and technique at the intermediate level. Further, an important focus of this course is to provide students an orientation to and experience with the fundamentals of pedagogy. Advanced pedagogy assignments as well as special assignments will be given to performance majors.

An introductory survey in basic conducting techniques applicable to both choral and instrumental music. The focus of this course will be on the mastery of standard beat patterns as well as communication of cues, tempo, dynamics, mood, and other musical nuances. Techniques will be applied and evaluated through in-class conducting. Other related topics will include score study, rehearsal techniques, baton grip, and selection of choral and instrumental literature.

A course devoted to the study and application of advanced techniques in choral and instrumental conducting. The course will focus on that which is technically challenging for the conductor or that which requires an alternative conducting gesture. Literature chosen for in-class application and evaluation will include chant (non-metric), recitative, and other excerpts from works that utilize combined vocal and instrumental forces, and multimetric and polymetric music. Related topics will include core preparation and study, nontraditional notation, performance practice in various stylistic periods, rehearsal planning for large vocal and orchestral works, recruiting and administrative duties involved in a choral or instrumental music program. Prerequisite: MUS-285.

Marching Band Techniques is available to all music education majors and is meant to give students the knowledge of how to lead a marching band program in today's secondary schools. The class will focus on all aspects of the modern marching band, including history, rehearsal techniques, drill design, uniform care and selection, color guard, drum majors, marching instruments, and organization skills.

This course is applicable for all students interested in exploring the area of improvisation. The scope of the course will cover basic jazz theory and creating a meaningful improvisational solo. The design of the course will encompass both playing participation and lecture. This course is open to any instrumentalist. Prerequisites: MUS-215 and MUS-261. The professor must grant permission for enrollment.

Deals with show choir literature and performance techniques. Involves visits to area high schools to observe rehearsals and programs, lectures by local choral directors, and practical experience in organization and handling of a show choir. Offered alternate years.

This course is a survey of the history of musical theatre from its beginning to present-day productions.