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Covers basic music reading, theory and terminology, including beginning keyboard, vocal and aural skills.

A survey of Western musical thought and the history and evolution of musical forms and styles. Requires attendance at selected recitals on campus.

Surveys the historical style-periods of music, emphasizing musical style characteristics and the development of critical listening skills. Highlights exemplary works of master composers.

Elementary lessons in guitar, including music reading and basic instrument techniques.

Techniques for creating sound and music for electronic media. Emphasis is on software-based recording, synthesis, and sequencing. Course includes studio projects for developing aural perception and creativity, understanding principles of acoustics, and acquiring basic audio production skills. Background on electronic music history, aesthetics and literature is provided.

A continuing exploration of contemporary electronic music, multi-track recording techniques, and the convergence of electronic music with other media in the digital era. Focus is on creative work and studio recording. Survey of contemporary electronic music aesthetics and literature is provided.

Elementary group lessons in piano for the beginner, given in the electronic piano lab.

Post-elementary group lessons in piano. Scales, cadences and sight-reading skills are emphasized. Individualized piano study programs are designed for maximum growth using the electronic piano lab.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 122, this course is an elementary study of aural musical skills. Sight-singing and ear training are emphasized. Aural recognition of scale types, scale degrees, intervals and triad types is emphasized along with rhythm and melodic dictation.

Intended to be taken simultaneously with MUS 123, this course is a continuation of the study of aural musical skills. Sight-singing and ear training are emphasized along with melodic and rhythmic dictation.

Foundations of solo vocal technique and interpretation, song-learning and stage deportment. Taught in a group environment, lectures and discussions are combined with solo and group singing. Requires attendance at select recitals on campus.

Continuation of the solo vocal techniques and skills introduced in Voice Class I. Taught in a group environment, lecture/discussion sessions are combined with a strong emphasis on solo singing. Requires attendance at select recitals on campus. May be repeated for credit.

Continuation of Basic Guitar Class I. Taught in a group environment, lecture/discussion sessions are combined with a strong emphasis on solo and chamber playing. This course may be repeated for credit.

Sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

Sight-singing and piano skills tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

A comprehensive study of musicianship through notation and aural recognition of tonal music basics.

A continuation of MUS 122.

A fundamental course designed to acquaint the student singer with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), the correct pronunciation of Italian, Latin and English consonants and vowels, the diction rules of these languages, and the necessary practical application and performance of standard vocal literature.

Theoretical music fundamentals tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

Theoretical music fundamentals tailored to the needs of performing arts majors.

An examination of the cultures of various countries and societies through their music and their musical practices. May be used to fulfill non-Western/Third World requirement.

A studio/performance-oriented course in which students learn vocal music and percussive accompaniments from outside the Western art tradition. To the degree possible, music is performed with integrity of vocal and musical style and always in the native language. A portion of the rehearsal time is devoted to developing an understanding of the music in relation to aspects of the culture from which it comes. Natives of the culture and other scholars provide information about the music and the culture. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours. If taken for three or more semesters, the combined credit (a minimum of 3 credits) may satisfy one humanities/fine arts course in the core curriculum. Open to all University students without audition. This course does not satisfy the primary ensemble requirement for a music major or minor.