Music

Major forms and styles from the Middle Ages to the present, as seen against sociological and cultural backgrounds, are studied. The course includes lectures, recordings, live music in the classroom and attendance at concerts. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression.

A continuation of the study of major forms and styles from a variety of ethnic cultures, including jazz and popular music throughout the world as seen against sociological and cultural backgrounds. The course includes lectures, recordings, live music in the classroom, and attendance at concerts. Three lecture hours per week.

This course is a practical introduction to the fundamentals of music. Class work emphasizes ear training, including rhythmic and melodic dictation, and the acquisition of keyboard skills with an emphasis on chords and harmonizing melodies. Some improvisation techniques will also be included. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression.

This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Students study four-part harmony, modulation, 7th chords of all types, appropriate elements of analysis for various musical styles, basic species counter point (first species), voice leading, and two- and three-part forms. Prerequisite: MUS 113 or permission of instructor. Three hours of lecture per week.

A practical approach to presenting music to children, including nursery and folk songs, musical games, rhythm bands, simple folk dances and the staging of puppet shows learned through student group performance in class. The student will compile musical materials which can be used in future employment. Three lecture hours per week.

This hands-on course shows students how sound can be employed to underscore, to provide spatial dimension, to contextualize, to provide emotional dimension, and to provide subtext in media. Students produce soundtracks to visual media. Students are also introduced to outstanding examples of soundtracks and sound designs from the world of cinema, as well as other media. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour per week.