MUSIC 720
720-103
Music Appreciation
4 Cr.
No previous technical knowledge of music required. Study of basic music materials, form and style. Lectures, illustrations, live musical performances and listening to records. Historical survey of music via compositions from the 17th century to the present. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None.
720-107
Harmony
5 Cr.
Theory and musicianship for music majors. Sight singing, car training, basic harmonic progressions, triads, primary and secondary chords. Root positions, inversions and non-chord tones. Keyboard harmony, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. Course divided into four general areas. Harmony occupies two sessions; ear training and sight singing, two; keyboard harmony, one. Practice sessions are on the student's own time. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: 720-100 Fundamentals of Music or departmental approval.
720-108
Harmony
5 Cr.
Continuation of 720-107 Harmony. Miscellaneous triad usages. Further study of non-harmonic tones, seventh chords and modulations. Lecture 5 hours_ Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: 720-107 Harmony.
720-109
Harmony
5 Cr.
Continuation of 720-108 Harmony. Diminished seventh chords, altered chords, advanced modulation and harmonic analysis. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: 720-108 Harmony.
720-115
Choral Ensemble
1 Cr.
Includes music particularly suitable for a small chorus: madrigals, motets, cantatas, opera. Renaissance through contemporary works. May be repeated for credit. However, no more than 6 credits may be applied to degree requirements. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: By audition only.
720-119
Choir
1 Cr.
Concentration on vocal problems and techniques. Development of standard repertoire for mixed voices. Sacred and secular, accompanied and a cappella. School and public performances are required. May be repeated for credit. However, no more than 6 credits may be applied to degree requirements. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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