Each semester, students will attend Common Hour Convocations plus a minimum of 5 concerts or productions in which they do not perform. S/U Graded.
A rigorous curriculum that focuses on the foundational elements of music theory including clef reading, calligraphy, rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, key signatures, triads and diatonic chords. Extensive work in ear training and sight singing.
Introduction to basic diatonic harmony, phrase structure, analysis, period form and four part writing in root position. Weekly keyboard labs reinforce the coursework.
MUS 104: with minimum grade of D-
Exercises in sight singing, rhythmic reading and dictation. Sight singing of diatonic melodies, intervals, triads. Performance of rhythmic reading exercises. Ear training includes intervals, triad types, diatonic melodies, cadences and rhythmic dictation.
MUS 104: with minimum grade of D-
Introduction to harmony through four-part writing. Principles of harmonic progression, modulation, diatonic seventh chords and secondary dominants are included. Analysis of Binary and Ternary forms. Weekly keyboard labs reinforce the written material.
MUS 113: with minimum grade of C- and MUS 114: with minimum grade of C-
Exercises in sight singing, rhythmic reading and dictation. Sight singing of diatonic, modulating and chromatic melodies. Performance of rhythmic reading exercises which include syncopation and asymmetrical meters. Dictation includes diatonic chord progressions, diatonic and chromatic melodies, seventh chords, and rhythmic dictation with syncopation, and meters including 5/8 and 7/8.
MUS 113: with minimum grade of C- and MUS 114: with minimum grade of C-
Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
A non-technical course on the enjoyment and appreciation of music for students with little or no background. Course will be devoted to listening and discussion of assigned listening.
Music in its historical and cultural contexts: stylistic development and connections to the other arts. Intended for majors and musically literate non majors with a knowledge of basic music theory.
This course is an appreciation and social history of American popular musical culture from its beginning to the present.
An introduction to functional keyboard skills for students with little or no background in piano.
For music majors continuing to develop reading skills, technique and style necessary for playing elementary piano music.
MUS 160: with minimum grade of C-
Individual instruction on technique, performance, and literature for performance majors.