Music (MUS) Gen. Ed. Course Descriptions 001: Concert Choir. Goal: Students will be taught to sing well within the context of a choral ensemble. Focus will be given to musicianship, vocal technique, diction and interpretation. The importance of musical discipline will be emphasized in rigorous rehearsals. A high priority is placed on the responsibility of the individual singer to the ensemble. Content: Repertoire will be chosen from various styles and languages. Emphasis is placed upon individual accuracy, vocal development and cooperation through participation as a member of the ensemble. Artistry and expressiveness is demonstrated by the combined efforts of the whole ensemble in various performances. Taught: Fall, Spring. Prerequisites: Audition and permission of instructor. Grading: Letter grade based on participation, including rehearsal attendance. Gen. Ed. Category: Artistic expression. Credit: 1 hour. 007: Instrumental Ensemble.
Goal: To give students an opportunity to perform in an instrumental ensemble. Content: Music literature for the instrumentation of the ensemble. Taught: Every semester Prerequisite: Audition demonstrating music literacy and technical facility on an appropriate musical instrument. Gen. Ed. Category: Artistic expression. Credit: 1 hour. 008: Percussion Ensemble.
Goal: Students will be taught the basic rudiments of rhythm and will be asked to develop rhythmic skill in combination with various types of percussion instruments. Students will be given individual attention but will also be asked to perform pieces in combination with other students as an ensemble. Types of instruments to be used will include various types of drums, keyboard percussion instruments (xylophone, bells, etc.), and numerous auxiliary percussion instruments. Content: Music literature for percussion instruments and rhythmic exercises. Taught: Every semester Prerequisite: None Gen. Ed. Category: Artistic Expression. Credit: 1 hour. 140: Music Monuments of the Western World.
Goal: To study selected outstanding examples of Western music in a seminar setting. Content: The student encounters material through a series of analytical experiences. Taught: Regularly. Gen. Ed. Category: Critical thinking Credit: 3 hours. 150: From Bach to Rock.
Goal: To provide students with an historical overview of the way in which music has developed in our culture, from the earliest examples until today.
Content: Students will learn about the elements and principles common to all types of music. Stylistic periods, genres, composers, and specific pieces will be studied throughout the course. The music will also be examined as a product of the particular cultural and political climate in which it was conceived. Prerequisite: none. Taught: Regularly. Gen. Ed. Category: Critical thinking. Credit: 3 hours. 181: Foundations of Music.
Goal: To introduce students to basic musical concepts. Content: Students will develop and understanding of musical notation, scales, intervals, and basic harmony, and will learn to use the keyboard and solfège as tools for studying music. Taught: Fall. Gen. Ed. Category: Critical thinking. Credit: 3 hours.
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