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A. Purpose: |
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The Bachelor of
Arts in Music degree is specifically
designed to permit a student to
concentrate on music within the
context of a liberal arts program.
This allows the student opportunity
to pursue music studies as well
as liberal arts subjects. The
Bachelor of Arts in Music degree
is offered with applied concentrations
on piano, organ, voice, orchestral
instruments, composition, and
choral conducting.
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B. Objectives:
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The students who
graduated from the Bachelor of
Arts in Music will:
1. Develop specialized skills
and knowledge for piano, organ,
voice, instruments, composition,
or choral conducting.
2. Be held a higher standard of
technical ability, artistry, and
difficulty in music.
3. Achieve a certain level of
depth and breadth of repertoire.
4. Be prepared for a successful
career in the field, for both
as a performer and a teacher.
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C. Admissions to the Department
of Music:
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All prospective
music majors must qualify for
specific degree program study
in the department by audition.
Applied music study may not be
initiated until the student has
been fully accepted by the School
of Music as music major.
Prior to audition to a music degree
program, the prospective music
major is required to complete
an application form to the School
of Music and present an audition
in the principal area of applied
concentration and demonstrate
a musical background sufficient
for the understanding of basic
musicianship studies at the level
of entry into the music program.
Auditions are conducted by the
music faculty. Applicants schedule
auditions by making arrangement
with the office of the School
of Music.
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D. Components and Requirements:
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Audition
Requirement |
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1. Piano, organ, or
composition auditions
must include two piano solo works
representative of the baroque,
classical, romantic, or contemporary
periods.
2. Voice auditions
must demonstrate clear diction,
accurate pitch, acceptable tone
quality, breath control, a concept
of phrasing, and ability to communication
through the songs. Singers must
have two solo songs in contrasting
styles chosen from baroque, classical,
romantic, or contemporary art
song repertory. Audition repertory
could include English and Italian
art songs, German and French art
songs, oratorio and opera arias.
3. Instruments
auditions must include at least
two solo works, one of which must
be a complete movement from a
concerto or sonata from the baroque,
classical, romantic, or contemporary
periods.
* All music performed must be
memorized. Accompanists for auditions
can be provided by the Department
of Music. Applicants may make
arrangements for accompaniment
by contacting the office of the
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General
requirement |
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Requirements include recital
participation, choir participation,
piano proficiency, applied juries
and a senior recital. A senior
recital consists of a 45- to 60-minute
recital. |
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Piano Proficiency
Requirement |
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All students in music major
except piano and organ will be
required to pass an examination
covering functional keyboard skills.
It includes scales, arpeggio,
and chord progressions in all
major and minor keys and harmonization
with given melodies. It is intended
that this requirement be met during
the second semester of the sophomore
year. |
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Applied
Music Instruction and Requirement |
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Applied music lessons are designed
for students who wish to study
an instrument while in college.
Three hour of credit per semester
represents one individual one-hour
lesson per week and is available
to all students in music major.
Credit is established through
individual juried examination
at the end of each semester. Assessment
is based on performance standards
and satisfactory progress. No
absences are allowed in applied
lessons except for medical reasons.
Unexcused absences may result
in the lowering of the applied
grade for the semester. If illness
prevents a studentĄ¯s attendance,
the teacher should be notified
before the lesson. Any student
missing more than three lessons
will not receive credit for that
semester.
In addition, studentsĄ¯ recital
is held every semester. In this
recital, students share with their
peers their repertoire and their
progress. Also, students are expected
to play in the school chapel at
least once per semester, and more
often when deemed appropriate
by the instructor.
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Chapel Requirement |
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GCU requires all
students to attend chapel with
1 credit per semester. Students
will receive a Pass/Fail grade
on Chapels. |
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D. Curriculum: |
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Georgia Christian
University offers 5 major fields
in Bachelor Degree program in
Music, and to graduate, each student
has to meet the credit requirements
of 132 in General Education (30
credit hours), Department Core
(94 Credit Hours), and , 8 credit
hours of Chapel:
1. Keyboard (Piano or Organ) Major
2. Voice Major
3. Composition Major
4. Choral Conducting Major
5. Orchestral Instruments Major
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General Education (30 Semester
Hours) |
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Writing
and Communication (Choose One)
ENGL101 Business Communication
I (3)
ENGL102 Business Communication
II (3)
ENGL103 Theological English
I (3)
ENGL104 Theological English
II (3)
Foreign Language (Choose
One Language)
LAN101/102 Spanish I, II (6)
LAN111/112 Greek I, II (6)
LAN121/122 Hebrew I, II (6)
Humanities (Choose One)
HUM101 Spiritual Classics (3)
HUM102 Introduction to Philosophy
and Theology (3)
HUM103 Christian Ethics and
Society (3)
HUM104 Religions of the World
(3)
HUM105 Multi-cultural Leadership
in Education (3)
HUM106 Missionaries Reflected
in Film (3)
Social Sciences (Choose
Two)
SOC101 Sociology of Religion
(3)
SOC102 Marriage and Family (3)
SOC103 Race and Ethnic Relations
(3)
SOC104 Education and Cultural
Diversity (3)
SOC105 Seminar on Urban Problems
(3)
SOC106 Psychology of Religious
Experience (3)
SOC107 Moral Development and
Moral Education (3)
SOC108 Theories of Faith Development
(3)
SOC110 Introduction to Sociology
(3)
SOC120 Western Art History (3)
SOC121 Theories of Design &
Color (3)
SOC130 Introduction to Psychology
(3)
SOC140 History of America (3)
Mathematics/ Statistics
(Choose One)
MATH101 College Algebra (3)
MATH102 Calculus (3)
MATH204 Probability (3)
STAT202 Statistics for Management
I (3)
Science (Choose One)
SCI101 Chemistry (3)
SCI102 Biology (3)
SCI103 Physics (3)
Information Systems
(Choose One)
IIST101 Introduction to Business
Computing (3)
IIST104 Introduction to E. Commerce
(3)
IIST301 Management Information
Systems (3)
ECON101 Fundamental Economics
(3)
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Department
Core (94 semester hours) |
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Keyboard (Piano
or Organ) Major |
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Performance Requirements(29
semester hours)
MUS201 Applied
Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS314 Accompanying (Piano
Major) (2)
MUS315 Service Playing (Organ
Major) (2)
MUS400 Recital (3)
Music Theory Requirements(28
semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory
I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III
(3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing &
Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing &
Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing &
Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing &
Ear Training IV (2+2)
Theory Electives (Choose
Two)
MUS326 Orchestration
and Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis
(3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic
Music (3)
Music History, and Literature
Requirements (15 semester
hours)
MUS331 Music History
I (3)
MUS332 Music History II
(3)
MUS333 Music History III
(3)
MUS334 Music History IV
(3 )
MUS441 Piano Literature
(Piano Major) (3)
MUS442 Organ Literature
(Organ Major) (3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature
(3)
MUS444 Choral Literature
(3)
Ensembles Requirements(8
semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I
(2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)
Special Topics(8 semester
hours)
MUS311 Choral Conducting
(2)
MUS351 Worship and Music
(3)
MUS411 Piano Pedagogy (Piano
Major) (3)
MUS412 Organ Pedagogy (Organ
Major) (3) |
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Voice Major |
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Performance Requirements
(27 semester hours)
MUS201 Applied
Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)
Music Theory Requirements(28
semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory
I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III
(3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing &
Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing &
Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing &
Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing &
Ear Training IV (2+2)
Theory Electives (Choose
Two)
MUS326 Orchestration
and Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis
(3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic
Music (3)
Music History, and Literature
Requirements(12 semester
hours)
MUS331 Music History
I (3)
MUS332 Music History II
(3)
MUS333 Music History III
(3)
MUS334 Music History IV
(3)
History Electives (Choose
One)
MUS441 Piano Literature
(3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature
(3)
MUS444 Choral Literature
(3)
Ensembles(8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I
(2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)
Special Topics(8 semester
hours)
MUS111 Class Piano
for Music Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music
Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for Music
Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music
Majors IV (2)
Special Topic Electives
(Choose One)
MUS262 Diction
for Singers (2)
MUS311 Choral Conducting
(2)
MUS361 Opera Workshop (2)
MUS351 Worship and Music
(2)
MUS413 Vocal Pedagogy (2)
* Additional Requirement
Pass the Piano
Proficiency Test before
the 3rd year in attendance
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Composition Major |
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Performance Requirements(27
semester hours)
MUS201 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)
Music Theory Requirements
(28 semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory
I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III
(3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing &
Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing &
Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing &
Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing &
Ear Training IV (2+2)
Theory Electives (Choose
Two)
MUS326 Orchestration
and Music Technology (3
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MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis
(3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic
Music (3)
Music History, and Literature
Requirements (12 semester
hours)
MUS331 Music History
I (3)
MUS332 Music History II
(3)
MUS333 Music History III
(3)
MUS334 Music History IV
(3)
Music History Electives
(Choose One)
MUS441 Piano Literature
(3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature
(3)
MUS444 Choral Literature
(3)
Ensembles
(8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I (2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)
Special Topics(10
semster hours)
MUS111 Class Piano for Music
Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music
Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for music
Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music
Majors IV (2)
MUS311 Choral Conducting
(2)
MUS351 Worship and Music
(3)
* Additional
Requirements
a) Pass the Piano
Proficiency Test before
the 3rd year in attendance.
b) Composition majors should
submit the composition and
performance of original
works at the end of the
last semester.
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Choral Conducting
Major |
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Performance Requirements(27
semester hours)
MUS201 Applied
Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)
Music Theory Requirements(28
semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory
I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III
(3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing &
Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing &
Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing &
Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing &
Ear Training IV (2+2)
Music Theory Electives (Choose
Two)
MUS326 Orchestration
and Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis
(3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic
Music (3)
Music History, and Literature
Requirements (12 semester
hours)
MUS331 Music History
I (3)
MUS332 Music History II
(3)
MUS333 Music History III
(3)
MUS334 Music History IV
(3)
Music History Electives
(Choose One)
MUS441 Piano Literature
(3)
MUS432 Vocal Literature
(3)
MUS433 Choral Literature
(3)
Ensembles(8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I
(2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)
Special Topics(8 semester
hours)
MUS111 Class Piano
for Music Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music
Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for Music
Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music
Majors IV (2)
Special Topics Electives
(Choose One)
MUS262 Diction
for Singers (2)
MUS351 Worship and Music
(3)
MUS361 Opera Workshop (2)
MUS413 Vocal Pedagogy (3)
* Additional Requirements
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a) Pass the Piano
Proficiency Test before
the 3rd year in attendance.
b) Attending the choir class
is the part of applied music
for conducting major
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Instruments (Strings,
Woodwinds, and Brass) Major |
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Performance Requirements
(27 semester hours)
MUS201 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)
Music Theory Requirements
(28 semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory
I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III
(3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing &
Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing &
Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing &
Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing &
Ear Training IV (2+2)
Music Theory Electives
(Choose Two)
MUS326 Orchestration and
Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis
(3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic
Music (3)
Music History, and
Literature Requirements(12
semester hours)
MUS331 Music History
I (3)
MUS332 Music History II
(3)
MUS333 Music History III
(3)
MUS334 Music History IV
(3)
Music History Electives
(Choose One)
MUS441 Piano Literature
(3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature
(3)
MUS444 Choral Literature
(3)
MUS445 Orchestral Literature
(3)
Ensembles (8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I
(2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)
Special Topics (10 semester
hours)
MUS111 Class Piano
for Music Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music
Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for Music
Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music
Majors IV (2)
MUS311 Choral Conducting
(2)
MUS351 Worship and Music
(3)
* Additional Requirement
Pass the Piano
Proficiency Test before
the 3rd year in attendance.
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Number
100 |
Title
Music Appreciation |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
An introduction
to music as an art. This
is to acquaint students
with musical masterpieces
as well as their styles
and periods. Class sessions
include lectures, listening
to music, and a variety
of participatory activities.
Not intended for credit
for Bachelor of Music candidates. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
105 |
Title
Fundamentals of Music |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
An introduction
to the building materials
of music. Intended for students
with little or no musical
background. Principal topics
include staff notation,
scales and keys, rhythm
and meter, intervals and
triads. Not intended for
credit for Bachelor of Music
candidates. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
101-104 |
Title
Choir I-IV |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Choral Ensemble:
Study, rehearsal, and concert
performance of choral literature
of various periods and styles.
In addition, the group participates
in school and off-campus
performances, as well as
appearances in the weekly
on-campus chapel services.
Open to all students.
Credit Limitation-All credit
hours earned in Mus101 through
Mus104 will appear on the
studentĄ¯s transcript but
no more than 8 such credits
will count toward the hours
required to graduate.
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| Prerequisite |
NINE |
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MUS |
Number
106 |
Title
University Chorus |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Choral Ensemble:
Study, rehearsal, and concert
performance of choral literature
of various periods and styles.
In addition, the group participates
in school and off-campus
performances, as well as
appearances in the weekly
on-campus chapel services.
Open to all students. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
111-114 |
Title
Class Piano I-IV |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Prerequisites:
each course is a prerequisite
for the next one in the
sequence.
Basic musicianship through
elementary keyboard skills,
includes basic playing skills
such as reading, fingering,
technique, and elementary
repertoire. Also includes
functional and theoretical
skills such as intervals,
chord spelling, chord types,
simple progressions, voice
leading, and harmonizations.
Courses will meet 30 minutes
weekly. Functional keyboard
skills for satisfying the
piano proficiency requirement.
To be taken concurrently
with MUS121, MUS122, MUS221,
and MUS222 by students who
are not piano or organ majors.
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| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
121, 122 |
Title
Music Theory I, II |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Prerequisites:
each course is a prerequisite
for the next one in the
sequence.
Review of theory fundamentals.
Introduction for the tonal
procedures of the Common
Practice period including
diatonic harmony, part-writing,
simple analysis, and two-part
counterpoint.
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| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
131, 132 |
Title
Sight Singing & Ear
Training I, II |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Prerequisite:
each course is a prerequisite
for the next one in the
sequence.
Foundation work in sight
singing including rhythmic
and melodic dictation, error
detection within a diatonic
framework, and keyboard
harmony. To be taken concurrently
with Mus 121 and 122.
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| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
201 |
Title
Applied Music |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Prerequisite:
admission to one of the
Bachelor of Music programs.
60 minutes lesson per week.
In addition to their private
lessons, students may be
required to attend a studentĄ¯s
recital each semester. Students
must earn 12 hours before
moving to the next higher
number.
A-Piano
B-Organ
C-Composition
D-Choral Conducting
E-Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe,
Clarinet, and Bassoon)
F-Strings (Violin, Viola,
Cello, and Doublebass)
G-Brass (Trumpet, Trombone,
Horn, and Tuba)
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| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
221, 222 |
Title
Music Theory III, IV |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Each course
is a prerequisite for the
next one in the sequence.
Continuation of harmonic
practices, to include chromatic
harmony, modulation, analysis,
and two-part counterpoint. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS122 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
231, 232 |
Title
Sight Singing and Ear Training
III, IV |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Each course
is a prerequisite for the
next one in the sequence.
Continued development of
sight singing including
rhythmic and melodic dictation,
error detection within a
diatonic framework, and
keyboard harmony. To be
taken concurrently with
MUS221 and MUS222. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS132 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
262 |
Title
Diction for Singers |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Designed for
the vocal music majors.
The study of the pronunciation,
enunciation, and expression
of the German, French, Italian,
and English language in
singing. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
311 |
Title
Choral Conducting |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Fundamental
elements of conducting including
baton technique, score reading,
cueing, expression, interpretation
and rehearsal skills with
an emphasis on applying
these techniques in practical
conducting experiences involving
vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Not for the choral conducting
majors. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS222 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
314 |
Title
Accompanying |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Developing
musical sensitivity at the
keyboard to enhance the
performance of vocalists
or instrumentalists. Practical
participation will be required.
Designed for the piano majors. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MUS |
Number
315 |
Title
Service Playing |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Techniques
for church organists including
hymn playing, improvisation,
accompaniment of anthems
and sacred solos, and music
for wedding and funeral.
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| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
326 |
Title
Orchestration and Music
Technology |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of
techniques used in the creation
of computer music for various
instrumental and vocal ensembles.
Students acquire abilities
with hardware and software
for notation, MIDI sequencing.
These techniques will be
utilized to complete a series
of composition and arranging
projects. It is also recommended
that the students acquire
knowledge of standard band
and orchestral instruments
regarding playing ranges,
technical limitations, and
tone-color possibilities
in solo and combination.
Guidance and practice in
scoring for various combinations
of instruments
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| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
331 |
Title
Music History I |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of
music history from the Middle
Ages through the early Renaissance
with some attention to the
music of the ancient Greeks.
Stylistic developments,
musical forms, and contributions
of representative composers
of the Middle Ages, Early
Renaissance Era are discussed. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
332 |
Title
Music History II |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Developments
in music during the mid-late
Renaissance and Baroque
Era, with particular emphasis
given to major French, German,
and Italian composers
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| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
333 |
Title
Music History III |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Stylistic
developments from the galant
style, Viennese classicism
to early Romantic era. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
334 |
Title
Music History IV |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Development
of music from the mid-Romantic
era to the present day,
followed by an introduction
to ethnomusicology and a
survey of topics in traditional
and non-western musical
cultures. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
351 |
Title
Worship and Music |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of
choral and instrumental
repertoire for use in churches:
discussion of topics pertaining
to the administration of
church music programs, church
staff relationships, childrenĄ¯s
choir techniques, and others.
Format will include lectures,
reading sessions, and class
projects. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
361 |
Title
Opera Workshop |
Credits
2 |
| Description |
Basic techniques
in acting and technical
aspects of theatre that
are utilized in the performance
of an opera scene. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
400 |
Title
400 |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Solo recital
in major applied instrument
or voice. Compositional
recital of works written
by the student composer
while pursuing the composition
degree. Choral concert of
the major composition for
the choral conducting majors.
At least 45 minutes public
performance is required.
The recital must be presented
before the end of the 8th
semester of applied study.
Students are expected to
work with applied instructors
in planning realistic dates
and repertoire for recitals. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
401 |
Title
Applied Music |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Prerequisite:
Completion of four semesters
of applied music, MUS222,
MUS232, and the piano proficiency
60 minutes lesson per week.
In addition to their private
lessons, students may be
required to attend a studentĄ¯s
recital each semester.
A-Piano B-Organ
C-Composition
D-Choral Conducting
E-Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe,
Clarinet, and Bassoon)
F-Strings (Violin, Viola,
Cello, and Doublebass)
G-Brass (Trumpet, Trombone,
Horn, and Tuba)
|
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
411 |
Title
Piano Pedagogy |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Approaches
and materials for children
and high school students
at the elementary and intermediate,
and adult students at the
beginner through advanced
levels. Focus will include
the job market, methods,
curriculum building, musicianship
training, technical development,
practice strategies, memorization,
musical style and interpretation,
ensemble playing, philosophical
bases, piano laboratory
technology, and professional
etiquette as a clinician/
adjudicator. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
412 |
Title
Organ Pedagogy |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Methods, techniques,
and repertoire for teaching
at beginning, intermediate,
and advanced levels of study,
with emphasis on style and
interpretive problems. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
413 |
Title
Vocal Pedagogy |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of
the principles of vocal
techniques, survey of practical
teaching literature for
voice. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
421 |
Title
Advanced Theory |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Advanced study
of music theory and harmony
in common practice including
analytical study of chromatic
harmony. Components include
composition, literature
analysis and practical keyboard
application. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS222 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
422 |
Title
Form and Analysis |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Techniques
of harmonic, structural,
and stylistic analysis of
the small and large homophonic
and contrapuntal forms of
music from the Renaissance
through the Romantic periods.
Advanced analysis of music
compositions with emphasis
on harmony and form. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS222 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
423 |
Title
Counterpoint I |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of
sixteenth century modal
polyphony in two, three,
and four parts. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS222 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
424 |
Title
Counterpoint II |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of
eighteenth century style
with the writing of invention
and choral-prelude forms
in two and three parts. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS222 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
425 |
Title
Analysis of Post-Romantic
Music |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Theories of
musical structure in the
post-tonal idiom, with analytical
applications to literature
from major composers of
the 20th century. Compositional
exercises will provide orientation
to diverse styles and demonstrate
creative application of
theoretical concepts. |
| Prerequisite |
MUS222 |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
441 |
Title
Piano Literature |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A comprehensive
investigation of keyboard
music from a historical
and stylistic viewpoint,
emphasizing major keyboard
works and composers from
the Baroque to the present. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
442 |
Title
Organ Literature |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Exploration
of organ music from the
Medieval period to the present. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
443 |
Title
Vocal Literature |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
The art song
and concert aria from Mozart
to the present. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
444 |
Title
Choral Literature |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Literature
for large and small vocal
ensembles, including madrigals,
masses, motets; 1500 to
the present. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
MUS |
Number
445 |
Title
Orchestral Literature |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Survey of
the orchestral literature
from 1700 to the present. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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