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.
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.
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.
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
A survey of the principal composers, genres, and forms associated with music of the Classic, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Consideration of representative works from those periods through directed reading, score examination, analysis, listening, and performance. Exposure to available music research and reference materials is explored in both printed and electronic formats. Projects and assignments are designed to fulfill the General Education-Written Communication II requirement for music majors and/or minors. Prerequisite: ENGL 104 or 105 or 195. WCII, HA
A survey of vocal music from approximately 1600 to the present in Europe and the U.S. Emphasis will be placed on broadening the repertoire of the performer and teacher through a study of major song composers of the German, French, Italian, and English cultures. Class activities will focus on stylistic characteristics of this literature through a combination of lecture and directed listening. Offered every other year. Prerequisites: 152, 237, 238, 327.
A survey of advanced literature for stringed keyboard instuments from the end of the 16th century to the present as it relates to both teaching and performing. consideration of the principal historical eras, composers and genres of keyboard music. Includes a critical assessment of important stylistic and formal features of representative works through directed reading, score examination, listening, and performance. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: 152.
A treble choral ensemble drawn from all major areas in the university. This ensemble performs two major choral concerts each semester including the "A Viterbo Christmas." This chorale performs a variety of literature, including classical, gospel, folk, and pop. The chorale rehearses twice weekly and is open to all soprano and alto singers. No audition required-only a voice placement hearing with the director to establish each singers voice part in the choir. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. AE
Concert Choir is an auditioned, mixed choral ensemble of 70+ singers drawn from all major areas in the university. The choir performs literature from all musical eras including a wide range of genres and stylistic periods. The choir performs two major concerts per semester including "A Viterbo Christmas" and sings for events on campus and in the community. The choir embarks on an annual regional or national tour has the opportunity to travel every fourth year for an international tour. Emphasis on excellence in musicianship and performance. Enrollment by audition.
Theory III is a continuation of the historical-analytical work of MUSC 152, focusing on study of chromatic harmony, form and analysis, and 20th century musical structures. Application of chromatically altered chords (Neapolitan, borrowed, and augmented sixth chords) is followed by a study of binary, ternary, rondo, variation, and sonata forms. In addition to the study of form and harmony, students will be introduced to jazz theory and atonal constructs of the 20th century.