Music, B.A.

Music majors and minors (except for students whose primary instrument is piano) will complete this first level of group instruction. Class includes fundamentals of notation and basic musicianship skills which include: repertoire, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and technique. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Elements of piano playing including touch, notation, rhythmic problems, major scales, and broken chords are covered. Instruction books, technical exercises, and studies of standard composers are given according to individual needs and the student's progress. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Elements of piano playing, including touch, notation, and rhythmic problems, major scales, and broken chords are addressed. Instruction books, technical exercises, and studies of standard composers are given according to individual needs and the student's progress. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

This final class piano focuses on the individual progress of each student. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Further development of skill in conducting, principles of choral rehearsal procedures, and preparation of specific works are rehearsed with college choral organizations.

Course includes development of philosophy of music education and objectives at the elementary level, survey, and evaluation of materials, and means of presenting those materials.

This course develops critical listening skills for a variety of both western and non-western musical styles. Music will be evaluated by objective and aesthetic criteria. Open to all students, this course is the prerequisite for Music History I.

This course studies standard conducting patterns, develops the skill of both hand and baton directing, and emphasizes development of listening and leadership skills.

This course is a survey of the development of musical styles and their creators from antiquity to 1750.

This course is a survey of the development of musical styles and their creators from 1750 to the present day. This is a writing intensive course. Meets the general education writing intensive requirement.

The student will prepare a minimum of 45 minutes of music to be performed at a public recital. The recital and program notes must be approved by a faculty jury prior to performance. Final jury must be passed prior to presentation of the recital.

The study of scales, keys, intervals, triads, seventh chords, chord progressions, cadences, harmonization of melodies and basses, non-harmonic tones, simple modulations, instrumental transposition, and analysis of simple song forms. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 103E.)

Hearing, singing, writing, and analyzing the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music are topics addressed in this class. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 103.)

A continuation of Music Theory I. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 104E.)

A continuation of Ear Training and Sight Singing I. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 104.)

A continuation of Music Theory II. Advanced modulations, consideration of the modes, secondary seventh chords, ninth chords, altered chords and augmented sixths, borrowed chords, ornamentation, analysis of form, scoring for instruments, and introduction to counterpoint. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 203E.)

A continuation of Ear Training and Sight Singing II. Advanced ear training, sight singing, study of more difficult rhythmic patterns and written harmony are addressed. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 203.)

A continuation of Music Theory III. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 204E.)

A continuation of Ear Training and Sight Singing III. (Should be taken concurrently with MUTH 204.)

Class instruction covers elementary principles of playing and teaching of string instruments. Emphasis is on development of tone production. Also considered are transposition, capabilities, and limitations of each instrument. Class meets twice weekly.

Class instruction covers elementary principles of playing and teaching of percussion instruments. Emphasis is on development of tone production. Also considered are transposition, capabilities, and limitations of each instrument. Class meets twice weekly.

Class instruction covers elementary principles of playing and teaching of band brass instruments. Emphasis is on development of tone production. Also considered are transposition, capabilities, and limitations of each instrument. Class meets twice weekly.

Class instruction covers elementary principles of playing and teaching of woodwind instruments. Emphasis is on development of tone production. Also considered are transposition, capabilities, and limitations of each instrument. Class meets twice weekly.

This course is designed to give students a broad base of background and introduction to the various areas of music technology. The student will be introduced to and will have the ability to explore and practice specific techniques required in creating computer-aided scores of their original compositions. Students will create multiple recordings of their own original scores as well as directed assignments in the areas of locking sound to video and scoring for a short film.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of various aspects of music composition. Time will be spent on traditional music forms as well as the creation of chord progressions and melodies of various styles.

This course focuses on instruments of the orchestra and their usages in various types of instrumental ensembles. The primary emphasis of this course is upon the development of practical orchestration skills, such as scoring, transcribing, and arranging. Some original compositional activities will be included, as well as score and part preparation and reading

This course applies the previous four semesters of music theory to works of major composers from the Common Practice era to the present. Listening and writing skills are developed through assignments designed for micro and macro analysis.

Music majors and minors (except for students whose primary instrument is piano) will complete this first level of group instruction. Class includes fundamentals of notation and basic musicianship skills which include: repertoire, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and technique. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Elements of piano playing including touch, notation, rhythmic problems, major scales, and broken chords are covered. Instruction books, technical exercises, and studies of standard composers are given according to individual needs and the student's progress. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Elements of piano playing, including touch, notation, and rhythmic problems, major scales, and broken chords are addressed. Instruction books, technical exercises, and studies of standard composers are given according to individual needs and the student's progress. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

This final class piano focuses on the individual progress of each student. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Class meets once a week for instruction and students learn to accompany vocal and instrumental soloists and/or ensembles.

a. For Piano -a survey of piano literature and readings related to pedagogical principles and the various facets of piano teaching.
b. For Voice-a study of current voice teaching methods and of standard art song literature.

Music majors and minors (except for students whose primary instrument is piano) will complete this first level of group instruction. Class includes fundamentals of notation and basic musicianship skills which include: repertoire, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and technique. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Elements of piano playing including touch, notation, rhythmic problems, major scales, and broken chords are covered. Instruction books, technical exercises, and studies of standard composers are given according to individual needs and the student's progress. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Elements of piano playing, including touch, notation, and rhythmic problems, major scales, and broken chords are addressed. Instruction books, technical exercises, and studies of standard composers are given according to individual needs and the student's progress. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

This final class piano focuses on the individual progress of each student. Class meets twice weekly, and has a fee of $175.

Course studies the pronunciation for French, German, and Italian song literature employing the International Phonetic Alphabet.

a. For Piano -a survey of piano literature and readings related to pedagogical principles and the various facets of piano teaching.
b. For Voice-a study of current voice teaching methods and of standard art song literature.

This course will explore the current status and evolution of the worship arts culture within contemporary Christendom. Students will seek to understand the importance of modern methodologies as pertinent to the pursuit of the worship of GOD within the context of postmodernity. The course will also discuss the ever changing notion of vernacular communication and the ongoing discourse regarding ecumenical worship as the church of the 21st century attempts to achieve community, retain tradition, and operate out of a sense of cultural relevance.

This course introduces students to the historical, theological and philosophical foundations of music in Christian worship and provides instruction in the leadership and management of central musical acts within the Christian community, including singing and the use of instruments.

The course exposes student to the biblical and theological foundations of ministry in the Wesleyan tradition. The ministry of Jesus and its classical interpretation are explored, with particular attention given to calling, character, and spiritual gifts. Students will also deal with current ministry-related issues.

This course introduces students to the language and various elements of Christian worship and provides instruction in the theology and leadership of central liturgical events within the Christian community, including weddings, funerals, and the sacraments of baptism and the eucharist.