The School of the Arts and Professions
PROGRAM IN MUSIC EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUSI 100 Rudiments of Music — 3 Credits
GE Area I - Discipline A
A study of the basic fundamentals of music with emphasis on note-reading,
musical notations, keys and key signatures, musical terms, major
and minor scale formations. An introduction to sight-singing,
melodic dictation, and ear training is included. This course
may not be applied toward the music education core requirement.
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. Three hours lecture per week.
MUSI 101 Introduction to Music —
3 Credits
GE Area I - Discipline A
An introductory course in which the acquisition of designed skills
and knowledge serve as a means of musical enjoyment. Basic
music repertoire is included. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS; however,
music education majors can receive credit toward general education
requirements only. Three hours lecture per week.
MUSI 102 Music Theory and Application — 4 Credits
A study of the material and basic stylistic elements of music.
Skills in ear-training, sight-singing, melodic dictation, intervallic
and triadic recognition are developed. Through original composition
and analysis of music literature, and introduction to basic techniques
of melody-writing, counterpoint, harmony, form, and orchestrations
are introduced. Courses must be taken in numerical sequence.
Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
MUSI 103 Music Theory and Application II — 4 Credits
A study of the materials and basic stylistic elements of music.
Skills in ear-training, sight-singing, melodic dictation, intervallic,
and triadic recognition are developed. Through original composition
and analysis of music literature, an introduction to basic techniques
of melody-writing, counterpoint, harmony, form, and orchestrations
are introduced. Courses must be taken in numerical sequence.
Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Co-requisite
MUSI 102.
MUSI 104 Woodwind Class — 1 Credit
An exploration of the fundamentals of performance on selected
woodwind instruments. Fundamentals of breath control, characteristic
tone, attack and the development of a good embouchure are applied.
The student will develop sufficient ability to perform on two instruments
and gain pedagogical principles of the others. Instruction
in the class includes methods and materials, care and maintenance,
and the role of the woodwinds in school band and orchestras.
Two laboratory hours per week.
MUSI 105 Percussion Class —
1 Credit
An exploration of the fundamentals of performance on selected
instruments of the percussion family. The student will develop ability
to perform on two percussion instruments, and gain pedagogical principles
of the others. Instruction in the class also includes methods
and materials, care and maintenance, and the role of the percussion
section in a school band or orchestra. Two laboratory hours
per week.
MUSI 106 String Class — 1 Credit
An exploration of the fundamentals of performance on instruments
of the string family. The student will develop basic ability
to perform on two string instruments, and gain pedagogical principles
on the others. Instruction in the class also includes methods
and materials, care and maintenance, and the role of the string
section in an orchestra. Two laboratory hours per week.
MUSI 107 Brass Class — 1 Credit
An exploration of the fundamentals of performance on selected
instruments of the brass family. Fundamentals of breath control,
characteristic tone, attack and the development of good embouchure
are studied. The student will develop basic ability to perform
on two instruments and gain pedagogical principles on the others.
Methods and materials, care and maintenance, and the role of the
brass instruments in school bands and orchestras are studied.
Two laboratory hours per week.
MUSI 108 Voice Class — 1 Credit
A course in which voice classification, general vocal problems
and solutions are studies. Correct breathing tone reproduction
and diction are applied and functional repertoire initiated.
A proficiency examination is given at the end of the course.
Two laboratory hours per week.
MUSI 109 Introduction to Jazz History
— 3 Credits
GE Area I - Discipline A
This course explores the styles and researches historical events
which contributed to the evolution of the types of music called
jazz. The philosophical and sociological relationships to
the development of jazz from the late 1800s to the present will
be the primary focus of the course. The basic elements of
music and performance practices will be studied. Three lecture
hours per week.
MUSI 110A Preparatory Piano Class — 1 Credit
A study of elementary piano skills designed for students with
limited or no previous training. The course may be repeated
for credit; however, no credit toward the Music Education degree
is granted. Required of Music Education Majors who do not
qualify for MUSI 205 or MUSI 111A and must be repeated until performance
competencies at these levels are met. A proficiency examination
is administered. The grade of C or better must be earned before
registration for MUSI 110B.
MUSI 110B Preparatory Piano Class — 1 Credit
A continuation of MUSI 110A. The course may be repeated
for credit; however, no credit toward the Music Education Degree
is granted. Required of Music Education Majors who do
not qualify for MUSI 205 or MUSI 111A and must be repeated until
performance competencies at these levels are met. A proficiency
examination is administered. The grade of C or better must
be earned before registration for MUSI 205 or MUSI 111A.
MUSI 111 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon
technique development and literature study. One 50-minute
lesson per week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours
per week is required. A proficiency examination is required
of music education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the
semester.
MUSI 112 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon
technique development and literature study. One 50-minute
lesson per week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours
per week is required. A proficiency examination is required
of music education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the
semester
MUSI 113A Concert Band — 1 Credit
The rehearsal study and performance of standard and non-standard
concert band literature. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of
Instructor.
MUSI 113B Jazz Band — 1 Credit
The rehearsal, study and performance of Jazz band literature.
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
MUSI 116A Concert Choir — 1 Credit
The rehearsal and performance of choral literature employing various
combinations of voices. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
MUSI 116B Gospel Choir — 1 Credit
The rehearsal and performance of Black American Gospel Choir literature
employing various combinations of voices. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
WHO QUALIFY. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Consent of Instructor.
MUSI 201 Harmony — 3 Credits
A continuation of harmonic principles introduced in MUSI 102 and
MUSI 103 with emphasis placed upon the study of harmonic progressions,
figured bass realization, modulation and altered chords as practiced
in the eighteenth century. Some composition in small forms
is required. Analysis of eighteenth and nineteenth century
literature is included with an introduction to twentieth century
harmonic practices.
Three hours lecture-laboratory per week. Co-requisite:
MUSI 103 with minimum grade of C or passed examination.
MUSI 203 Form and Analysis — 2 Credits
A study of motive, phrase, sentence structure, song forms, sonata,
rondo and other primary forms. Harmonic and structural analysis
of selected 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century compositions will
be explored. Aural and written experiences will be undertaken.
Two one-hour lectures per week. Co-requisite: MUSI 201
or passed examination in Harmony.
MUSI 205 Piano Class I — 1 Credit
A study of piano techniques useful for school and community playing.
Scales, arpeggios, chordal techniques, melody and accompaniment
playing, transposition, sight-reading, and improvisation are included.
A proficiency examination is administered at the end of the semester
with evaluation made by a faculty jury. Two laboratory hours
per week. Co-requisite: MUSI 110B or an audition.
MUSI 206 Piano Class II — 1 Credit
A study of piano techniques useful for school and community playing.
Scales, arpeggios, chordal techniques, melody and accompanimental
playing, transposition, sight-reading, and improvisation are included.
A proficiency examination is administered at the end of the semester
with evaluation made by a faculty jury. Two laboratory hours
per week. Co-requisite: MUSI 110B or by audition.
MUSI 211 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon
technique development and literature study. One 50-minute
lesson per week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours
per week is required. A proficiency examination is required
of music education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the
semester.
MUSI 212 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon technique
development and literature study. One 50-minute lesson per
week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours per week
is required. A proficiency examination is required of music
education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the semester.
MUSI 306 Instrumentation and Arranging —
3 Credits
The study of instrumental and vocal colors, sounds and technical
capabilities of orchestral instruments and voices; the acquisition
of practice skills in functional arranging of various types of music.
Three lecture-laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite:
MUSI 203.
MUSI 308 Conducting — 2 Credits
A laboratory course in conducting through score-reading, baton and
hand techniques, conducting patterns, rehearsal techniques, and
communicative gestures for vocal and instrumental literature of
various periods will be included. Two hours lecture-laboratory
per week. Co-requisite MUSI 306.
MUSI 309 Piano Class III — 1 Credit
A continuation of technical skills, introduced in MUSI 205 and 206
with additional emphasis on accompanying vocal and instrumental
literature, improvisation in classical and popular styles, chordal
progressions, modulation, reduction of four-part open score, and
weekly ensemble playing. Two laboratory hours per week.
Co-requisites: MUSI 205, 206 or by audition.
MUSI 310 Piano Class IV — 1 Credit
A continuation of technical skills, introduced in MUSI 205
and MUSI 206 with additional emphasis on accompanying vocal and
instrumental literature, improvisation in classical and popular
styles, chordal progressions, modulation, reduction of four-part
open score and ensemble playing. Two laboratory hours per
week. Co-requisites: MUSI 205, 305, 309 or by audition.
MUSI 311 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon technique
development and literature study. One 50-minute lesson per
week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours per week
is required. A proficiency examination is required of music
education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the semester.
MUSI 312 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon technique
development and literature study. One 50-minute lesson per
week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours per week
is required. A proficiency examination is required for music
education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the semester.
MUSI 313 Music History and Literature I
— 2 Credits
A survey course designed to explore the evolution of music in Western
Civilization. Music forms, styles, social and political influences
on music, periods of major importance and characteristic elements
associated with instrumental, vocal and theoretical contributions
are stressed. Selected recordings, scores and elements of
research in music history are included. This course covers
the Grecian Era to the seventeenth century. Two lecture hours
per week. Co-requisites: MUSI 201, MUSI203 or consent
of the instructor.
MUSI 314 Music History and Literature II —
2 Credits
A continuation of MUSI 313. This course covers the seventeenth
century to the present. Two lecture hours per week.
Co- requisite: MUSI 313 or consent of instructor.
MUSI 402 Senior Recital — 3 Credits
The preparation of a recital, not less than forty-five minutes in
length, in the major applied area. At the conclusion of the
course, the student will give a public performance of approved prepared
materials. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and the Chairman
of the Department.
MUSI 411 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon technique
development and literature study. One 50-minute lesson per
week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours per week
is required. A proficiency examination is required of music
education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the semester.
MUSI 412 Major Applied Music — 1 Credit
Directed sequential instruction is provided with emphasis upon technique
development and literature study. One 50-minute lesson per
week for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours per week
is required. A proficiency examination is required of music
education majors with a faculty jury at the end of the semester.
MUSI 499 Applied Music in Continuing Education — 1 Credit
A course designed to meet the special needs of the applied music student.
Group and/or individual instruction will be provided. A continuation
of MUSI 308 or MUSI 412 Sections A-F. One 50-minute lesson per week
for fifteen weeks; a minimum of six practice hours per week is required.
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