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71.100 Fundamentals of MusicianshipCredits: 3
A study of the visual and aural symbolics of music and their application to the comprehension of the architectural, organizational, and aural elements of music literature.
71.101 Music Theory 1Credits: 3
An intensive study of the theoretical language of music. Stresses part writing in S.A.T.B. and basso continuo realization with a free instrumental part which utilizes free voice leading relative to the use of non-harmonic activity and the harmonic principles through first and second inversion triads. Instruments of the string section are covered, and appropriate listening assignments are given. Original composition in the style being studied is required.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
71.102 Music Theory 2Credits: 3
Serves as a continuation of the practices of 71.101 relative to part writing (both vocal and instrumental) including secondary triads, the Neapolitan sixth, modal interchange, dominant sevenths in inversion and root position, modulation, and secondary dominants. Instrumentation covers the woodwind section, and original composition in the style being covered is required.
Pre-Req: 71.101 Music Theory 1; Co-Req: 71.104 Aural Skills 2.
71.103 Aural Skills 1Credits: 1
Development of basic sight singing, listening, and dictation skills as they relate to music theory and analysis. Activities include singing (using moveable do/tonic do solmization), listening, and dictation (melodic, harmonic and rhythmic) of diatonic music. Music majors only. Coreq. 710.101
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
71.104 Aural Skills 2Credits: 1
Development of basic sight singing, listening and dictation skills as they relate to music theory and analysis. Activities include singing (using moveable do/tonic do solmization), listening, and dictation (melodic, harmonic and rhythmic) of more diatonic music. Music majors only. Prerequisite: 71.101 and 71.103. Coreq. 71.102
Pre-Reqs: 71.101 Music Theory 1, and 71.103 Aural Skills 1; Co-Req: 71.102 Music Theory 2.
71.105 Freshman ChorusCredits: 0
A vocal ensemble consisting of all first-year music students, the Choir aims to build a community among those students by having them all share a common experience. Whether they have an extensive musical background or are novice musicians with little or no formal training, the First-Year Choir is intended to help students overcome the natural apprehensions that are associated with the first year of college. Additionally, the Choir will encourage ALL students to be comfortable singing in front of their peers and instructors, thereby making their experience in Aural Skills less daunting.
71.108 Musicianship & Analysis ICredits: 5
An intensive, critical and integrated study of musical concepts. Through applied experiences composing, improvising, writing, performing, listening, and analyzing, students will explore and develop competencies in hearing, understanding and applying concepts of musical sound, timbre, and texture; time, shape, and form; pulse; meter; rhythmic subdivision; melodic contour; plainchant; pentatonic melodies; and interlocking melodic systems.
71.110 Basic Music TheoryCredits: 3
Studies the symbolics of music and their application to the comprehension of the architectural, organizational. and aural elements of music literature. Non-Music majors only.
71.201 Music Theory 3Credits: 3
A continuation of practices of Music Theory II relative to part writing both vocal and instrumental including remote modulation and satellite keys, the diminished seventh, augmented sixth, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth extensions, sequential secondary dominants and secondary sevenths. Instrumentation covers the brass section; original work in the style being covered and in various formal configuration is required.
Pre-Reqs: 71.102 Music Theory 2 and 71.104 Aural Skills 2; Co-Req: 71.203 Aural Skills 3.
71.202 Music Theory 4Credits: 3
A study of twentieth century music theory via a compositional approach relative to tertial, quartal, and secundal vertical sonorities, and linear combinations featuring modal and synthetic scale resources as well as serial and preserial atonality.
Pre-Reqs: 71.201 Music Theory 3 and 71.203 Aural Skills 3; Co-Req: 71.204 Aural Skills 4.
71.203 Aural Skills 3Credits: 1
Presents an intensive application of requisite skills to chromatic and non-diatonic music, changing and composite meters, displaced accents, cross rhythms, and a vertical approach to reading often necessary in the study of scores. Advanced tonal as well as tonal literature is considered. Harmonic dictation continues to follow the sequence and progress of 71.201.
Pre-Req: 71.104 Aural Skills 2.
71.204 Aural Skills 4Credits: 1
A concentration on the techniques employed in solving the notation and musical problems of the music of the 20th century. The consideration include synthetic and nonwestern scales, pitch sets and twelve-tone serialism.
Co-Req: 71.202 Music Theory 4; Pre-Reqs: 71.201 Music Theory 3, and 71.203 Aural Skills 3.
Analysis and practical application of techniques of scoring for vocal and instrumental combinations in varied configurations. Scoring projects for in-class performance, effective arranging of music in a variety of styles, and problem solving for the arranger will be included.
Pre-Req: 71.202 Music Theory 4, or Instructor permission.
71.425 Jazz TheoryCredits: 3
This course covers jazz notation, the basic harmonic vocabulary of jazz, chord progressions, chord voicings, voice-leading, harmonization of melodies, chord-scale theory, non-functional harmony, and jazz forms. Regular assignments will include writing, analyzing, and performing arrangements of standard melodies and original tunes. Music Majors only.
Pre-Reguisite: 71.203 Aural Skills 3.
71.451 Form and AnalysisCredits: 3
A study of the structure and organizational principles of music.
71.495 Directed Study in Music TheoryCredits: 3
Individual work under the supervision of a member of the music theory faculty on a wide variety of topics approved by the instructor and the theory faculty. Permission of chairperson required.
72.1 Applied MusicCredits: 0
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.2 Applied MusicCredits: 0
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.3 Applied MusicCredits: 2
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.4 Applied MusicCredits: 2
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.100 Recital AttendanceCredits: 0
Required attendance at scheduled Thursday Recital Hours and ten concerts/recital each semester from those listed on the Department of Music Performance Calendar. Seven semesters required of all music majors.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.101 Applied Keyboard 1Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.102 Applied Keyboard 2Credits: 2
Pre-Req: 72.101 Applied Keyboard 1.
72.111 Applied Voice 1Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.112 Applied Voice 2Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.111 Applied Voice 1.
72.121 Applied Woodwinds 1Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.122 Applied Woodwinds 2Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.121 Applied Woodwinds 1.
72.131 Applied Brass & Percussion 1Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.132 Applied Brass & Percussion 2Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.131 Applied Brass & Perc 1.
72.141 Applied Strings 1Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.142 Applied Strings 2Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.141 Applied Strings 1.
72.152 Performance Keyboard 1Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.162 Performance Voice 1Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.172 Performance Woodwinds 1Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.182 Performance Brass & Percussion 1Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.192 Performance Strings 1Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.201 Applied Keyboard 3Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.102 Applied Keyboard 2.
72.202 Applied Keyboard 4Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.201 Applied Keyboard 3.
72.211 Applied Voice 3Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.112 Applied Voice 2.
72.212 Applied Voice 4Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.211 Applied Voice 3.
72.221 Applied Woodwinds 3Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.122 Applied Woodwinds 2.
72.222 Applied Woodwinds 4Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.221 Applied Woodwinds 3.
72.231 Applied Brass & Percussion 3Credits: 2
Pre-Req: 72.132 Applied Brass & Perc 2.
72.232 Applied Brass & Percussion 4Credits: 2
Pre-Req: 72.231 Applied Brass & Perc 3.
72.241 Applied Strings 3Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.142 Applied Strings 2.
72.242 Applied Strings 4Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.241 Applied Strings 3.
72.251 Performance Keyboard 2Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.152 Perf Keyboard 1.
72.252 Performance Keyboard 3Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.251 Perf Keyboard 2.
72.261 Performance Voice 2Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.162 Perf Voice 1.
72.262 Performance Voice 3Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.261 Performance Voice 2.
72.271 Performance Woodwinds 2Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument for performance majors
Pre-Req: 72.172 Performance Woodwinds 1.
72.272 Performance Woodwinds 3Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument for performance majors
Pre-Req: 72.271 Performance Woodwinds 2.
72.281 Performance Brass & Percussion 2Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.182 Performance Brass & Perc 1.
72.282 Performance Brass & Percussion 3Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.281 Perf Brass & Perc 2.
72.291 Performance Strings 2Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.192 Performance Strings 1.
72.292 Performance Strings 3Credits: 3
Pre-Req: 72.291 Performance Strings 2.
72.301 Applied Keyboard 5Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.202 Applied Keyboard 4.
72.302 Applied Keyboard 6Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.301 Applied Keyboard 5.
72.311 Applied Voice 5Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.212 Applied Voice 4.
72.312 Applied Voice 6Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.311 Applied Voice 5.
72.321 Applied Woodwinds 5Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.222 Applied Woodwinds 4.
72.322 Applied Woodwinds 6Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.321 Applied Woodwinds 5.
72.331 Applied Brass & Percussion 5Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.232 Applied Brass & Perc 4.
72.332 Applied Brass & Percussion 6Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.331 Applied Brass & Percussion 5.
72.341 Applied Strings 5Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.242 Applied Strings 4.
72.342 Applied Strings 6Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.341 Applied Strings 5.
72.351 Performance Keyboard 4Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.252 Perf Keyboard 3.
72.352 Performance Keyboard 5Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.351 Performance Keyboard 4.
72.361 Performance Voice 4Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.262 Performance Voice 3.
72.362 Performance Voice 5Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.361 Performance Voice 4.
72.371 Performance Woodwinds 4Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument for performance majors
Pre-Req: 72.272 Performance Woodwinds 3.
72.372 Performance Woodwinds 5Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument for performance majors
Pre-Req: 72.371 Performance Woodwinds 4.
72.381 Performance Brass & Percussion 4Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.282 Perf Brass & Perc 3.
72.382 Performance Brass And Percussion 5Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.381 Perf Brass & Perc 4.
72.391 Performance Strings 4Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.292 Performance Strings 3.
72.392 Performance Strings 5Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.391 Performance Strings 4.
72.401 Applied Keyboard 7Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.302 Applied Keyboard 6.
72.402 Applied Keyboard 8Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.401 Applied Keyboard 7.
72.411 Applied Voice 7Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.312 Applied Voice 6.
72.412 Applied Voice 8Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.411 Applied Voice 7.
72.421 Applied Woodwinds 7Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.322 Applied Woodwinds 6.
72.422 Applied Woodwinds 8Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.421 Applied Woodwinds 7.
72.431 Applied Brass And Percussion 7Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.332 Applied Brass & Percussion 6.
72.432 Applied Brass And Percussion 8Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.431 Applied Brass & Percussion 7.
72.441 Applied Strings 7Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.342 Applied Strings 6.
72.442 Applied Strings 8Credits: 2
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument.
Pre-Req: 72.441 Applied Strings 7.
72.443 Applied MusicCredits: 2
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.444 Applied MusicCredits: 2
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.451 Performance Keyboard 6Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.352 Performance Keyboard 5.
72.452 Performance Keyboard 7Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with keyboard as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.451 Performance Keyboard 6.
72.461 Performance Voice 6Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.362 Performance Voice 5.
72.462 Performance Voice 7Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with voice as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.461 Performance Voice 6.
72.471 Performance Woodwinds 6Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument for performance majors
Pre-Req: 72.372 Performance Woodwinds 5.
72.472 Performance Woodwinds 7Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with woodwind as the principal instrument for performance majors
Pre-Req: 72.471 Performance Woodwinds 6.
72.481 Performance Brass And Percussion 6Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.382 Perf Brass & Perc 5.
72.482 Performance Brass And Percussion 7Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with brass or percussion as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.481 Perf Brass & Perc 6.
72.491 Performance Strings 6Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.392 Performance Strings 5.
72.492 Performance Strings 7Credits: 3
Studio instruction in graduated sequence with strings as the principal instrument for performance majors.
Pre-Req: 72.491 Performance Strings 6.
72.493 Performance Applied MusicCredits: 3
72.494 Performance Applied MusicCredits: 3
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.496 Performance Applied MusicCredits: 3
Pre-Req: Music Majors only.
72.499 Music/Applied Music 400 ElectiveCredits: 3
Music/Applied Music 400 elective
74.101 European Art MusicCredits: 1
An aural introduction to the various types of European concert music from the 18th through the 20th century. This course emphasizes aural acquaintance with literature and genre and consists of in-class listening and discussion designed to enhance the aural experience. Required of all first year music majors as a prerequisite to Music History 1 and 2.
74.102 Introduction To Non European MusicsCredits: 1
An introduction to selected world musics from a contextual perspective which explores music as an integral part of both society and culture and its function in labor, ritual and celebration. Aspects of instrumental classification, spontaneity and improvisation, as well as elements of music as both organized sound and silence in all cultures will be considered. This includes timbre, melody, rhythm, harmony, form, and texture. Required of all first year music majors as a prerequisite to Music History 1 and 2.
74.103 Gender Issues In MusicCredits: 3
Survey of the role of women in music from ancient times to the present, with primary emphasis on composers of art music in the western tradition. Open to music and non-music majors.
74.104 Musical Practices ICredits: 1
Musical Practices I includes the basic study of musical elements, vocabularies, and concepts in Western musical traditions, supplemented with global perspectives. Students will develop critical inquiry skills to study how music is experienced throughout Western culture, broadening the student's understanding of different musical structures, diverse arenas of production, while exploring professional, creative outlets for this knowledge. At the same time common conventions of musical style will be examined which tie the Western tradition together regardless of when or where the music originated.
74.161 Music of Western CivilizationCredits: 3
A survey of music from earliest times to the present. Significant forms, styles, composers, and aesthetic concepts are examined. Open to non-music majors only.
74.261 Music History ICredits: 3
Studies sacred and secular musical forms from pre-Christianity to 1750.
Pre-Reqs: 74.101 European Art Music and 74.102 Intro to Non Euro Musics.
74.262 Survey of Music History 2Credits: 3
Analyzes musical forms and styles from 1750 to present.
Pre-Reqs: 74.101 European Art Music, 74.102 Intro to Non Euro Musics, and 74.261 Music History I.
74.301 American MusicCredits: 3
An historical, cultural and contextual survey of diverse styles of concert and vernacular music in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Open to music and non-music majors.
74.311 American Musical TheatreCredits: 3
African-American concert Music is a survey of orchestral works by Black classical composers starting from the 1890s through the Harlem Renaissance to present-day composers. Open to music majors and non-music majors.
An intense study of the history of jazz from its origins to the present, covering a wide selection of styles and schools of jazz in various ensemble configurations.
74.356 American Musical TheatreCredits: 3
A contextual study of the American stage musical and its development from the late 18th century to the present, with particular emphasis on the 20th century and on the ways in which shows of a given era reflect or disrupt the culture and discourse of that era.
74.361 History Of OperaCredits: 3
74.386 History of Rock MusicCredits: 3
Traces the roots of American popular music from its origins and influences from the earliest European song forms to American folk songs, Gospel, Country, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and other popular forms up through current trends as related to the development of the music industry and other socio-musical influences of the commercial song from the 1500s to the present.
74.456 Film MusicCredits: 3
A study of music in sound cinema from the 1920s to the present. The course focuses on the expressive, formal, and semiotic function that film music serves, either as sound experienced by the characters, as another layer of commentary to be heard only by the viewer, and/or some mixture of the two. Composers to be studied include Max Steiner, Bernard Hermann, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Danny Elfman, and others, as well as film scores that rely upon a range of musical styles, including classical, popular, and non-Western.
The singularly most important goal of the course will be to study how music functions in a given film, regardless of its musical style. In the process, ancillary ideas will emerge including discovering how music establishes psychological moods, guides emotions, and reveals aspects of the narrative structure of the film. By the end of the course, the student will have gained a greater understanding of both music and film and it is likely that students will never watch or listen another movie in quite the same way.
74.463 Music Of The BaroqueCredits: 3
A stylistic study of the music of the period from 1600-1750.
74.464 Music Of Classic EraCredits: 3
A study of the solo, chamber, symphonic and operatic literature from 1720-1827.
74.465 Music Of Romantic EraCredits: 3
A study of representative vocal, instrumental, and operatic works from Beethoven through Richard Strauss with emphasis on stylistic characteristics, catalogues of the composers, and related aesthetic movements including writers, poets, and painters of the 19th century such as Rousseau, Schoepenhauer, Hegel, Schiller, Pushkin, and J.J.W. Turner.
74.495 Directed Study: Music HistoryCredits: 3
Individual work under the supervision of a member of the music history faculty. May be repeated with permission of the chairperson.
74.498 Seminar In Music HistoryCredits: 3
An intense study of advanced topics in music history.
75.131 Introduction To Keyboard 1Credits: 1
The emphasis is placed on such keyboard skills as the playing of several scale forms, basic chord progressions, harmonization of melodies, accompaniment patterns, basic solo literature, development of keyboard reading necessary to a working knowledge of the keyboard and basic improvisational concepts.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.132 Introduction To Keyboard 2Credits: 1
A study of more advanced chord progressions, ensemble keyboard playing, patriotic songs, more advanced accompaniment patterns and advanced solo literature and a continuation of the use of improvisational techniques.
Pre-Req: 75.131 Intro To Keyboard 1.
75.233 Conducting 1Credits: 2
Training in basic baton technique and related study for instrumental and choral conducting.
Pre-Req: 71.104 Aural Skills 2.
75.234 Conducting 2Credits: 2
Continuation of 75.233 exploring more advanced choral and instrumental conducting techniques.
Pre-Req: 75.233 Conducting 1.
75.255 Piano Accompanying 1Credits: 1
This course is designed for both piano and non-piano majors. A discussion of concepts of form with special emphasis on working together with and being sensitive to other musicians will be emphasized. Accompaniments will consist of music for instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles and will include simple harmonizations and improvisations based on melodies from folk, classical, jazz, and popular music. Techniques of adjustment and cooperation in performance will also be discussed.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.256 Piano Accompanying 2Credits: 1
A continuation of Piano Accompanying 1 utilizing more advanced music literature from the genres as well as a refining of the philosophies of sensitivity and working with other musicians.
Pre-Req: 75.255 Piano Accomp 1.
75.361 Jazz Improvisation 1Credits: 3
A study of basic jazz structures, motives, chord progressions, scales, melodic analysis, use of some approach techniques, tensions and their application to improvisation. Includes in class performance by small instrumental and/or vocal groups.
Pre-Reqs: 71.101 Music Theory 1, 71.102 Music Theory 2, and 71.201 Music Theory 3.
75.362 Jazz Improvisation 2Credits: 3
A continuation of 75.361. Will emphasize the study and performance of more advanced levels of improvisation.
Pre-Reqs: 71.101 Music Theory 1, 71.102 Music Theory 2, 71.201 Music Theory 3, and 75.361 Jazz Improvisation 1
75.394 Performance Seminar ICredits: 3
The study and performance of selected works from the repertoire of each of the five primary areas of performance; keyboard, voice, woodwinds, strings, and brass/percussion. Emphasis will be placed on student and faculty performance, leading to detailed consideration of the relationship between the demands of the composer and the problems of the performer and the manner in which these concerns influence the musical and artistic judgments necessary to achieve a quality performance.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.453 Instrumental PedagogyCredits: 3
This course is directed toward the development and refinement of instrumental repertoire and pedagogy. The course will examine the application of musical content and learning sequences to the teaching of instrumental music to students at all levels. It will include the sutdy of teaching methods and materials for use in private and group instruction. Observation of studio and class teaching and supervised teaching experience will also be included. This course is directed toward meeting the NASM undergraduate pedagogy component.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.463 Vocal PedagogyCredits: 3
Course will introduce students to the basics of teaching singing. It will include an overview of the anatomy of the respiratory and vocal mechanism and their application to singing; the categorization of voice types with suggestions for repertoire for young solo singers; an overview of vocal exercises for various technical goals and the diagnosis of common vocal problems and how to treat them. The class will also cover the child and adolescent voice and include in-class supervised teaching.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.474 Practical IntonationCredits: 3
The study of orchestral and band instruments relative to intonation. The development of conceptual awareness relative to the various characteristics of pitch, which are inherent in the design of the various instruments. Identification of problematic intonation and procedures to alleviate problems through performance.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.493 Performance Seminar 1Credits: 3
The study and performance of selected works from the repertoire of each of the five primary areas of performance; keyboard, voice, woodwinds,strings, and brass/percussion. Emphasis will be placed on student and faculty performance, leading to detailed consideration of the relationship between the demands of the mposer and the problems of the performer and the manner in which these concerns influence the musical and artistic judgments necessary to achieve a quality performance.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
75.494 Performance Seminar 2Credits: 3
Designed as a "master class" experience for students in each of the five primary areas of performance, keyboard, voice, woodwinds, strings, and brass/percussion, with a separate section for each area wherever possible. Class sessions will consist of student performance of selected literature followed by critical analysis from faculty and peers. Each section will be supervised by the appropriate area coordinator and will also involve invited guest performers selected from faculty, applied faculty and other noted artists.
Pre-req: 75.394 or 75.493 Performance Seminar I.
Permission of chairperson required.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
Pre-Req: Music majors only, or Instructor permission.
76.10 Ensemble 1Credits: 1
76.20 Ensemble 2Credits: 2
76.101 University OrchestraCredits: 2
Open to all students by audition. Works from the orchestral repertoire are studied and publicly performed with additional opportunities for solo accompaniment.
76.103 Wind EnsembleCredits: 2
Open to all students by audition. Compositions are selected from a wide repertoire of wind ensemble literature for study and performance. Opportunity for solo performance with wind ensemble accompaniment.
76.105 Concert BandCredits: 2
Open to all students by audition. Selected band repertoire studied and performed.
76.106 Marching BandCredits: 2
Open to all students of the University, without regard for major field of study. The marching band performs at University events and at selected band festivals throughout New England. Custom musical arrangements and visual designs are featured. No audition required.
76.108 Studio OrchestraCredits: 2
Open to all students by audition. A wide spectrum of jazz orchestration and solo performance is studied and performed.
76.147 Ensemble Performance 1Credits: 2
This ensemble provides students with an introduction to the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for satisfactory ensemble performance, namely: adequate technical facility for successful ensemble participation; functional knowledge of musical grammar and syntax in reference to its application in ensemble performance; proper application of aural and rhythmic skills in an ensemble setting; music sensitivity in relation to ensemble performance; and a knowledge of the protocols of ensemble preparation and performance. Emphasis on utilization of major scales and chords through application in both classical and jazz styles.
76.148 Ensemble Performance 2Credits: 2
Ensemble Performance 2 is an introduction to the fundamentals of the jazz idiom, jazz teory, and jazz improvization. Topics include correct interpretation of jazz rhythm and articulation, basic jazz theory, and the development of improvised melodies. Students will play in small ensembles, or "combos", in this course. Students are expected to have at least an intermediate level of skill on their instruments at the time they begin this course.
76.149 Ensemble Performance 3Credits: 2
Introduction to multiple styles of American popular music: more advanced harmony and rhythm; improvisiong on common chord progressions; semi-independent combos.
76.150 Ensemble Performance 4Credits: 2
Performing advanced jaz and pop compositions; advanced improvisation; semi-independent combos.
76.151 Brass EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides a wide range of performance experience through varied brass literature.
76.153 Percussion EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Exploration of the growing body of literature for percussion ensemble. Public performance.
76.154 Classical Guitar EnsembleCredits: 1
76.156 Electric Guitar EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides study and performance of literature for guitar, lute, etc. Required of all guitar majors each semester.
76.158 Piano EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides performance experiences through varied piano ensemble literature for one and two pianos.
76.159 Mixed Chamber EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Offers a wide range of performance experience through a selection of literature for varying combinations of instruments.
76.160 String EnsemblesCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides experience in the performance of string orchestra literature.
76.161 Small Jazz EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides experience in the performance of jazz literature for groups ranging from four to eight members.
76.162 Jazz Laboratory EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides students with a clear understanding of the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to satisfactory ensemble performance and practical experience in the application of such skills, knowledge and attitudes.
76.164 World Music EnsembleCredits: 1
An immersion into the music of non-western cultures, this course will provide instrumental and vocal instruction, as well as and introduction to the theory and cultural contexts that shape the practice of traditional music. The ensemble will meet weekly, with the coal of a public performance at the close of the semester.
76.165 Jazz/Rock Big BandCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Fusion big band covering a wide variety of contemporary jazz rock literature. Solo improvisational opportunities. Numerous performances.
76.170 Contemporary Electronic EnsembleCredits: 1
Explores the elecronic production and manipulation of music in a live ensemble setting. Students will incorporate synthesis, signal processing, sampling, etc. into a musical framework. Beside performing from the contantly expanding repertoire of electronic music, students will be encouraged to create original compositions and arrangements for the ensemble. A public performance will be given at the end of each semester.
76.201 Chamber SingersCredits: 2
A small, select choir open to all singers by audition. Performs music ranging from the present day to the Middle Ages.
76.202 University ChoirCredits: 2
Open to all students by audition. Includes the study and performance of a wide variety of choral compositions.
76.210 Opera WorkshopCredits: 1
76.251 Choral UnionCredits: 1
A large chorus open to the campus and the community without audition. Performs larger works in the choral repertoire including oratorios, masses, motets and opera.
76.252 Gentlemen's ConcordCredits: 1
Investigate and perform the repertoire of choral music available fpr men's choirs.
76.253 Vocal Jazz EnsembleCredits: 1
Open to all students by audition. Provides experience in performing and interpreting vocal jazz literature. Professional microphone and staging techniques will be presented along with vocal improvisation.
76.257 Siren VoicesCredits: 1
Investigate and perform the repertoire of choral music available for women' choirs.