SENIOR - FALL
Proposed Music Classes (typically 8-10 units)
Number   Course Name   Units
MUSC309   Music History  
2
MUSC410   Music Cultures  
3
Various   Applied Music  
1-3
Various   Ensemble  
1-3
MUSC300   Concert Music  
0
*MUSC180   Performance Seminar  
1
*MUSC320   Music Ed. Workshop Series  
1-2
*MUSC340  

Advanced Theory Series

 
2
*MUSC341   Counterpoint  
2
*MUSC420   Music Literature  
2
*MUSC430   Pedagogy  
2
SENIOR - SPRING
Proposed Music Classes (typically 8-10 units)
Number   Course Name   Units
MUSC312   Music History  
3
MUSC440   Church Music  
2
Various   Applied Music  
1-3
Various   Ensemble  
1-3
*MUSC180   Performance Seminar  
1
*MUSC320   Music Ed. Workshop Series  
1-2
*MUSC340   Advanced Theory Series  
2
*MUSC342   Orchestration  
2
*MUSC344   Form and Analysis II  
2
*MUSC470/490   Senior Recital  
2
 
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  *Courses marked with an asterisk will vary to meet the requirements of the individual degree program and may be offered in different semesters than those indicated. Some courses may need to be taken by arrangement.  

Fall Courses

 MUSC309 History/Literature:
Romantic-20th Century
(2)
A historical and critical survey of the period including important contributions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. back to page top

 MUSC410 Music Cultures of the World (3)
An introductory study of the interrelationships between music and culture through the examination of the music of varying cultures. Basic elements of music as they are found in world cultures will be studied with specific application to the work of the church. back to page top

 Applied Music [Various] (1-2)
Applied instruction for non-music majors and for music majors, secondary instrument. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition and improvisation. back to page top

 Ensemble [Various] (1-3)
Please visit our Ensembles page for more information. back to page top

 MUSC300 Concert Music (0)
Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. back to page top

 Performance Seminar (1)
Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for up to 3 units credit in the same area of performance. back to page top

 MUSC320 Music Education Workshop
Series
(1)
A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama; F. Fretted Instruments. Workshops in preparation for teaching instrumental music and music drama in elementary and secondary schools. back to page top

 MUSC340 Advanced Theory Series (2)
One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as arranging, jazz theory, advanced computer music. Prerequisite: 214A, 214W. back to page top

 MUSC341 Counterpoint (2)
Emphasis on 18th century two- and three-voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writing of short style pieces. Prerequisite: 214A, 214W. back to page top

 MUSC420 Special Studies in Music Literature (2)
An in-depth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments, ensembles, periods of history, geographical locations, individual composers or ethnic groups. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as piano literature, choral literature, organ literature, instrumental literature (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion instruments), American music, the symphony, the string quartet, the concerto, the sonata. back to page top

 MUSC430 Pedagogy (2)
For the private teacher. Practical procedures in training a student in general musicianship, memorization, proper practice habits, sight-reading and other areas peculiar to specific instruments. Survey of graded literature and methods. Sections will be offered in areas such as: piano, organ, voice, wind and orchestral instruments. back to page top

 

Spring Courses

 MUSC312 Music Theory:
History/Literature-20th Century
(3)
The study of 20th century theory practice and compositional techniques within the context of the broad range of 20th century music literature. back to page top

 MUSC440 Church Music (2)
The biblical foundation for church music; its historical development; current trends; the development of a church music program. back to page top

 Applied Music [Various] (1-2)
Applied instruction for non-music majors and for music majors, secondary instrument. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition and improvisation. back to page top

 Ensemble [Various] (1-3)
Please visit our Ensembles page for more information. back to page top

 Performance Seminar (1)
Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for up to 3 units credit in the same area of performance. back to page top

 MUSC320 Music Education Workshop
Series
(1)
A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama; F. Fretted Instruments. Workshops in preparation for teaching instrumental music and music drama in elementary and secondary schools. back to page top

 MUSC342 Orchestration (2)
A study of orchestral instruments with emphasis on a working knowledge of ranges and idiomatic qualities / capacities of each. Included are numerous scoring projects. Prerequisite: 214A, 214W. back to page top

 MUSC344 Form and Analysis II (2)
Focuses on studies in reductive tonal analysis; set analysis, serial analysis; tonal axes, summation series and golden proportion analysis; and density field / sound-mass / micropolyphony. Involves a detailed study of selected seminal 20th-century works. back to page top

 MUSC470 Senior Recital/Final Project (0)
Preparation for senior-level music education major (30-minute recital). Graded on a credit/no credit basis. back to page top

 MUSC490 Senior Recital (2)
Preparation for senior level performance major (60-minute recital). back to page top

 

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