Music History I is a study of western music history from the Medieval through Baroque periods. This survey of prominent composers, styles, genres, and forms will be contextualized by the influence of social, religious, and political trends. Directed reading, listening, score examination, analysis, and performance are offered in diverse and engaging modes of learning. Projects and assignments are designed to fulfill the General Education-Oral Communication requirement for music majors and/or minors. Prerequisite: 152. OC

Instrumental Techniques II introduces music education students to fingering, notation, and pedagogy related to string and percussion instruments. Students will learn basic information for classroom and arranging purposes. Prerequisite: 151, 152, 311.

Instrumental Techniques I introduces music education students to fingering, notation, and pedagogy related to woodwind and brass instruments. Students will learn basic information for classroom and arranging purposes. Prerequisite: 151, 152.

Study and development of the skills associated with piano and harpsichord accompanying and collaboration. Students are required to prepare and perform representative literature for piano and other instruments or voices. Activities include directed readings, score examination and analysis, textual analysis, listening, coaching, and performing. Students will also survey the history and construction of the harpsichord, apply aspects of Baroque interpretation and technique, and apply knowledge of figured bass as part of the accompanying component in the course.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Internship experience relative to the elective area of emphasis for the pedagogy majors and church music minors. Credit for experience must be sought prior to occurrence, and a learning contract must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Permission of music department required. Graded CR/NC.

Courses on topics of interest to music students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

A class which explores application of the principles employed by F.M. Alexander in finding easier use of self in activity. While performing artists have found it useful, this technique is also valuable in everyday activities. Activities that require motion are particularly suited to this work. May be repeated for credits. Graded CR/NC.

Development of basic conducting skills with emphasis on beat patterns, baton technique, conducting gestures, score preparation and musical styles.

Theory IV is a continuation of the historical-analytical work of MUSC 251, focusing on study of chromatic harmony, as well as an introduction to form and analysis and 20th century compositional techniques. Specifically, application of chromatically altered chords (Neapolitan, borrowed, and augmented sixth chords) is followed by an introduction to form & analysis (a study of binary, ternary, rondo, variation and sonata forms). At the end of the semester, students will be introduced to atonal and serial music of the 20th century.