Continuation of the study of the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet as used in French and English languages. Emphasis is placed on the sounds of these symbols and their application to appropriate vocal literature. Class experiences include readings, discussion, speaking, singing, group activities, and listening. Offered every spring semester. Prerequisite: 237.

Designed as a study of the development of Western music, this course is broken down into four units: I) Chant and 16th Century Polyphony, II) Music of the Common Practice Period, III) Chromatic Harmony and Music of the Romantic Era, IV) Tonal Breakdown and Beyond: Late 19th Century Music to the Present. Specifically, students will explore analytical techniques that include the shift from modal to major/minor tonality, figured bass, chorale analysis, fugue, Classical form, chromatic harmony, modulation to foreign keys, and late 19th and early 20th century techniques.

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.

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

A select treble show choir ensemble drawn from all major areas in the college community. Emphasis on performing literature from the pop, rock and Broadway repertoire. Combines voice, movement, and stage presence into one package. Opportunity to work with professional choreographers and to explore a wide variety of song styles and movement. Enrollment by audition. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. AE

The study of piano will begin with a level commensurate with the skill level of the student. It will include the study of healthy keyboard techniques and pedagogy and artistic expression. Restricted to non-music majors. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. AE

The study of piano will continue with advanced technique and pedagogy with instruction tailored to the needs of the student and preparation of a public performance of a solo recital. Restricted to music majors and minors. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit.

Practicum experience of the piano pedagogy emphasis in the piano performance program. The practicum includes observation, teaching, recording, and journaling of applied lessons. A pedagogy contract must be submitted to the supervising faculty, department chair and the college dean before the end of the first week of the semester. Restricted to music majors accepted into the performance program by passing a hearing. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Permission of department chair required. Prerequisite MUSC 206, 420.

This course presents the rudiments of music (elements of notation, the staff, clefs, scales, chromatic signs, intervals and their inversions, rhythms and rhythmic patterns, time and key signatures, and basic chords and chord structures), utilizing textbook author Andrew Gerles accessible method for teaching singer-actors to learn a score more quickly and understand the connection between storytelling and music. This course is ideal for aspiring musicians and general education students who have a passion for stage music and want to develop their music literacy. Pre-requisite for MUSC 151.

Piano instruction for the adult beginner designed to provide the student with basic piano skills. Students learn the fundamentals of music through keyboard patterns (including all major and minor penta-scales, triads, and major tetra-scales), creative improvisation of pentatonic melodies in appropriate styles, and the study of appropriate repertoire, all culminating in an end-of-the-semester recital. May be repeated for credit. AE