Music, Minor

A companion course to MUSI 1311, designed to strengthen the understanding of theoretical principles through the development of aural perception and skills; exercises in melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; and drill in sight singing.

Continuation of MUSI 1116; a companion course to MUSI 1312.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1116 and 1311.

Group instruction in piano for music majors, covering piano technique and literature, major and minor scales, transposition, sight reading, and simple harmonization of melodies. In extraordinary circumstances, students may substitute one semester of secondary applied piano for this course.  Keyboard majors accepted for degree-level study should substitute four semesters of Secondary Applied Studio.

Group instruction in piano for music majors, covering piano technique and literature, major and minor scales, transposition, sight reading, and simple harmonization of melodies. In extraordinary circumstances, students may substitute one semester of secondary applied piano for this course. Keyboard majors accepted for degree-level study should substitute four semesters of Secondary Applied Studio.

Designed to teach beginning music students the basic tenet of music theory: note reading, rhythm, scales, key signatures, basic intervals and triads, and solfeggio.

Group instruction in the elements of piano playing, designed for the non-major. No previous experience necessary.

Group instruction in the fundamentals of guitar playing, designed for the non-major. The student must furnish an acceptable instrument. No previous experience necessary.

A course for the non-music major. Study of selected music literature of contrasting styles and forms with emphasis on listening to music with understanding.

A survey of selected western and non-western musical styles, based upon the analysis of the characteristic use of the elements of music. Required for music majors and recommended for non-majors with a significant high school music background.

A general survey of composers, performers, and styles of rock and roll. Emphasis on understanding stylistic elements of music, including rhythm, texture, form, and harmony.

First principles of chord progression and phrase harmonization. Theory assessment required prior to enrollment.

Continuation of MUSI 1311, with a study of more advanced chord structures and their placement within the phrase through written exercises, analysis, and correlated keyboard projects.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1311 and 1116.

Continuation of MUSI 1117; a companion course to MUSI 2311. Designed to further the understanding of advanced theoretical principles and techniques through related aural exercises, dictation, and sight singing.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1117 and 1312.

Continuation of MUSI 2116; a companion course to MUSI 2312.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2116 and 2311.

Group instruction in piano for music majors, covering piano technique and literature, major and minor scales, transposition, sight reading, and simple harmonization of melodies. In extraordinary circumstances, students may substitute one semester of secondary applied piano for this course. Keyboard majors accepted for degree-level study should substitute four semesters of Secondary Applied Studio.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1182.

Group instruction in piano for music majors, covering piano technique and literature, major and minor scales, transposition, sight reading, and simple harmonization of melodies. In extraordinary circumstances, students may substitute one semester of secondary applied piano for this course. Keyboard majors accepted for degree-level study should substitute four semesters of Secondary Applied Studio.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2181.

Extension of skill development begun in MUSI 1302 Non-Major Class Piano I.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1302.

Extension of skill development begun in MUSI 1303 - BASIC GUITAR I. The student must furnish an acceptable instrument.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1303.

Continuation of MUSI 1312. A broad summary of classical and chromatic harmony, explored through written exercises, analysis, and. correlated keyboard drill.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1312 and 1117.

Continuation of MUSI 2311. An exploration of 20th-century techniques through written exercises, analysis, and correlated keyboard drill.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2311 and 2116.

Required for all students presenting a Junior Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Performance Degree. Specific policies governing the presentation and evaluation of such recitals are given in the document, Preparing and Presenting Degree Recitals, available from the Music Department Chair.

Learning to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with sufficient fluency to effectively teach and learn proper pronunciation of song texts in English and French.

Learning to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with sufficient fluency to effectively teach and learn proper pronunciation of song texts in Italian and German.

Basic techniques of playing and teaching the oboe, bassoon, and saxophone. Includes a survey of pedagogical materials and basic performance literature.

Basic techniques of playing and teaching the flute and clarinet. Includes a survey of pedagogical materials and basic performance literature.

Basic techniques of playing and teaching the trumpet and French horn. Includes a survey of pedagogical materials and basic performance literature.

Basic techniques of playing and teaching the trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Includes a survey of pedagogical materials and basic performance literature.

Group instruction and practical experience in the fundamentals of voice production and song interpretation for the instrumental music educator. Includes a survey of pedagogical materials and basic performance literature.

Basic techniques of playing and teaching the instruments of the percussion family. Includes a survey of pedagogical materials and basic performance literature.

Basic techniques of playing and teaching the violin, viola, 'cello, and string bass. Includes a survey of pedagogical materials and basic performance literature.

A survey of the historical, social, and philosophical basis of music education in the United States, psychological theories of learning and musical responsiveness, and studies of how these foundations have been applied in various types of music curricula.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2311 and 2116.

A skills acquisition course designed to give students competence in basic baton techniques and musical control of an ensemble. Includes score study and musical terminology.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2311 and 2116.

A study of jazz styles, influences, trends, innovators, and literature. Readings include interviews and articles that discuss origins of jazz, definitions of jazz, and race politics of jazz. No previous experience is necessary.

This course is recommended for non-music majors and music minors.  Rap and Hip Hop Music and Culture traces the ideological, social, historical, and cultural influences of a musical genre that first came to prominence in the mid-1970s in one of New York's toughest neighborhoods, the South Bronx. This course describes how the arts of DJing, MCing, breakin' [b-boying], and graffiti developed as a way for this community's struggle to find its own voice. Addressed will be rap's early successes on the pop charts; its spread to mainstream culture; the growth of "gangsta rap" and mainstream society's reaction to it; and the commercial success of rap music from the '90s through today. Throughout, this course will highlight key performers, producers, and voices in the rap and hip hop movements, using their stories to illuminate the underlying issues of racism, poverty, prejudice, and artistic freedom that are part of rap and hip hop's ongoing legacy.

The object of this course is to develop skills in analyzing the soundtrack, music's role in the soundtrack, and the relation of soundtrack and image track (especially relating to music) on small-scale and large-scale (narrative) levels. The course develops critical listening and viewing skills, but it also offers a particular kind of film-music history survey, one that focuses on the three nodal points in the history of film sound: the introduction of sound, the introduction of stereo, and the introduction of digital sound.  We will explore the thesis that each of these technological advances alters the structural relationships among the three relatively autonomous components of the soundtrack—dialogue, music and effects.

The course introduces the student to ethnomusicology and the cross-cultural study of music and society.  It emphasizes the role of music in human life, and explores music and performance from around the world. The student will learn about classical, folk and popular styles found on all seven continents. This course is appropriate for any student of any musical background.

Creative writing with a view toward developing an individual style of musical composition. Variable credit, 1, 2, or 3 hrs. One private lesson per week.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2312 and 2117.

Analysis of the melodic and harmonic design of tonal music, including the aural and visual analysis of scores for piano, voice, chamber ensembles, and orchestra.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2312 and 2117.

A continuation of MUSI 3253. Advanced experiences with score preparation and effective ensemble rehearsal and management techniques.

Prerequisite: MUSI 3253.

Group instruction and practical experience in the fundamentals of voice production, music reading, and song interpretation. Dramatic stage movement and singing will be explored using Classical and Broadway song literature. This course is designed for the non-major. No previous experience is necessary.

Required for all students presenting a Senior Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for any music degree. Specific policies governing the presentation and evaluation of such recitals are given in the document, Preparing and Presenting Degree Recitals, available from the Music Department Chair.

An in-depth study of the evolution of Western musical style from antiquity through the 18th-century.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1307, 2312 and 2117.

Continuation of MUSI 4334, an in-depth study of the evolution of Western musical style from the age of Beethoven to the present.

Prerequisite: MUSI 4334.

Systematic examination of the history and literature of a specific performance medium.

The compass, timbre, and techniques of arranging and/or orchestration for instruments and/or voices. Practical experience in arranging for orchestra, band, and other instrumental and vocal combinations.

Prerequisite: MUSI 2312 and 2117.

Study of musical development in children in grades K-6. Study of and practical experience with pedagogical approaches and materials appropriate for that age group.

Prerequisite: MUSI 3252.

Advanced study of the literature, pedagogy, and management techniques required for successful vocal ensembles in secondary schools.

Prerequisite: MUSI 3253.

Advanced study of the literature, pedagogy, and management techniques required for successful instrumental ensembles in secondary schools. Includes a segment pertaining to the development of marching band shows.

Prerequisite: MUSI 3253.

Methods, materials and psychology of presenting musical materials to students at various ages. Evaluation of teaching materials and techniques. Classes are organized by specific performance areas.

The Senior Capstone is intended to provide students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Music with an opportunity to demonstrate their musical scholarship through scholarly analysis and writing within a field of music of their choosing. May include a performance component, as in a lecture recital, but musical performance may comprise no more than 40% of the capstone project.

May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

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See College description.