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chord, and embellishing tones. A study of the intermediate forms; keyboard drill will include harmonization’s from simple figured bass and
popular music chord symbols and the development of variety in accompaniment patterns.

MUSC 157 SIGHT-SINGING (FALL, SPRING) 2 CREDITS
This course is a systematic applied study of sight-singing with tonic Sol-Fa and Solfege syllables designed to develop the interval and rhythmic
aspects of the art through solo and group performance.

MUSC 165 STRING METHODS I (FALL Only) 1 CREDIT
This course provides an introduction to string methods and pedagogy, including solo and group performance. Emphasis is on methods of
teaching and routine maintenance of the instruments.

MUSC 166 STRING METHODS II (SPRING Only) 1 CREDIT
This course provides an in depth study of string methods and pedagogy, including solo and group performance on various instruments in the
string family. Emphasis is on methods of teaching and routine maintenance of the instruments.

MUSC 195 ORGAN (FALL, SPRING) 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Audition or Permission of Instructor. This course provides instruction in technique, musicianship, and repertoire designed to
develop facility on the organ including chords, scales, sight-reading, harmonization, transposition, and improvisation.

MUSC 211 KEYBOARD & COMPUTER SEQUENCING (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 110. Use Cakewalk Home Studio, Master Tracks Pro Audio and Power Tracks Audio to develop computer sequences in
step-time and real-time formats. Prepare sequences and drum tracks from Midi to Wave files for recording on CDs.

MUSC 212 COMPUTER NOTATIONS (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 110, MUSC 155. Sibelius notation software is used to prepare lead sheets, small and large ensemble compositions for
performance. Learn about other popular notation software packages for both the PC and MAC platforms.

MUSC 245 VOCAL LITERATURE I (FALL Only) 2 CREDITS
Fine Arts Majors, Vocal Majors and Minors. This course is a study of Vocal Literature designed to strengthen the singer’s knowledge of Italian,
German, French, Spanish, and English repertoire, with a practical application through performance of the literature.

MUSC 246 VOCAL LITERATURE II (SPRING Only) 2 CREDITS
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 245. Fine Arts Majors, Vocal Majors and Minors. This course is a continuation of the study of Vocal Literature designed to
strengthen the singer’s knowledge of Italian, German, French, Spanish, and English repertoire, with a practical application through performance of
the literature.

MUSC 247 BAND AND ORCHESTRA LITERATURE (SPRING Only) 2 CREDITS
This course is a study of representative works written for band and orchestra in all styles from classical to contemporary.

MUSC 255 ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY (THEORY III) (FALL Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 156. This advanced music theory course will provide students with a professional command of the mechanics of
contemporary music. Students will be able to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or
presented in a score. This will be accomplished by addressing fundamental aural, analytical, and compositional skills using both listening and
written exercises.

MUSC 256 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC THEORY (THEORY IV) (SPRING Only) 3 CREDITS
Fine Arts Majors only. This course is a study of 20th Century music idioms including extensions of tertian harmony, the twelve-tone system, jazz
harmony and aleatoric techniques. Keyboard drill will include modulation and transposition to all keys as well as further development of score
reading and harmonization skills.

MUSC 265-266 WOODWIND CLASS METHODS (FALL, SPRING) 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Junior Level Standing mandatory. These courses provide an introduction to playing strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion
instruments through solo and group performance. Emphasis is on methods of teaching and routine maintenance of the instruments.
MUSC 301 DICTION AND VOCAL LITERATURE I (FALL Only) 2 CREDITS
Fine Arts Majors, Vocal Majors and Minors. This course is a study of diction and Vocal Literature designed to strengthen the singer’s knowledge of
Italian, German, French, Spanish, and English diction, through the fundamental use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with
practical application through the study and performance of vocal literature.

MUSC 302 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
This course is an exploration of representative music literature for various media from all periods with emphasis upon the functions of the
various forms. It fuses music, art and history, and the development of aural perceptions through class and extra-class listening.

MUSC 304 DICTION AND VOCAL LITERATURE II (SPRING Only) 2 CREDITS
Fine Arts Majors, Vocal Majors and Minors Only. This course is a study of the technical aspects of vocal music and in depth survey of historical
and current musical literature emphasizing English and French.

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