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Music (MUSI)
For major requirements, see the School of Fine Arts section of this Catalog. 101. Convocation, Concert and Recital Repertoire Required of all music majors every semester of residence. No credit. Students taking this course will be assigned with a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Larrabee, Maker
102. Sing and Shout! The History of America in Song Either semester. Three credits. Lecture with discussion groups. Junda Develop an understanding of American people, history and culture through the study and singing of American folk songs. CA 1. CA 4. * Read an Advance article about this course: MUSI 102 . (Photo by Peter Morenus)
103. Introduction to University-Level Musical Study First semester. Zero credits. Required of all music majors during the first fall semester of residence. Students taking this course will be assigned a grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Maker, Miller Study, rehearsal, audience and technology skills. 105. Honors Core: Music and Nature, Music and the Environment Either semester. Three credits. No previous musical training required. Stanley An exploration of how 1) musicians have drawn upon nature as a source of inspiration, and 2) music has been used, in the recent past and continuing today, to call attention to the dangers facing the environment. CA 1.
Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Mills Repertory, rehearsal techniques, preparation and presentation of performances in support of the University community. First semester. One credit. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Mills Repertoire, rehearsal techniques, preparation and presentation of marching band shows. Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Concert Band. Mills, Renshaw Repertoire, rehearsal technique, preparation and presentation of concerts. Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, University Chorale. Bagley Choral repertoire from all periods, concentration on vocal and choral techniques as related to musical styles, preparation and presentation of concerts. 112. University Symphony Orchestra Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Sacco Standard symphonic repertoire, technique of orchestral routine, preparation and presentation of concerts. CA 1. Semester by arrangement. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. As a requirement for credit, the student must participate in MUSI 110, 111, or 112. Chamber music for various combinations of voices, string, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboard instruments. Preparation and presentation of concerts. 114. Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir Either semester. One credit. One 2-hour laboratory period. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Preparation and presentation of concerts. Gospel and spiritual music of the Black experience. Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Jazz repertoire, rehearsal techniques, preparation and presentation of concerts. Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. As a requirement for credit, the student must participate in MUSI 110, 111, or 112. Small ensemble music under the direction of a conductor. Preparation and presentation of concerts. Either semester. One credit. Two 1 1/2 hour laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Choral repertoire from all styles, concentration on vocal and choral techniques as related to musical styles, preparation and presentation of concerts. (Formerly offered as MUSI 220.) Either semester. One credit per semester. One lecture period, two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Bellingham Performance practices, iconography, notation, instrumentation in vocal and instrumental music before 1700. Preparation and participation in historically authentic performance. (Formerly offered as MUSI 221.) Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. McClain Performance practices. Preparation and participation in scenes from operatic repertoire. Either semester. One credit each semester. May be repeated for credit. Ensemble required with conditions stated under MUSI 122. Open only with consent of instructor and department head. Basic performance techniques. Elementary and intermediate repertoire. Primarily for students majoring in another applied area. A fee of $115 for one half-hour lesson per week or $230 for a one-hour lesson per week per semester is charged all students receiving private instrumental or vocal instruction. Bn (Bassoon), Co (Cello), Ct (Clarinet), Em (Euphonium), Fe (Flute), Fn (French Horn), Gr (Guitar), Hp (Harp), Oe (Oboe), On (Organ), Pn (Percussion), Po (Piano), Se (Saxophone), Ss (String Bass), Te (Trombone), Tt (Trumpet), Ta (Tuba), Va (Viola), Vn (Violin), Ve (Voice). Either or both semesters. One to 3 credits each semester. May be repeated for credit. Participation in an appropriate ensemble, MUSI 110, 111, or 112, is required each semester for students registered in MUSI 122 unless exception is made by the department head. Open to qualified students. Before registering for the course, students must obtain an audition with the department and obtain the consent of the department head. Open only with consent of instructor. A fee of $115 for one half-hour lesson per week or $230 for a one-hour lesson per week per semester is charged all students receiving private instrumental or vocal instruction. 123. Class Instruction in Piano Either or both semesters. One credit each semester. Two class periods and required practice. May be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor. Clark One credit per semester. One class period per week by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. This course is intended for students whose area of emphasis is keyboard. An audition is required for all other students. Performance class in accompanying skills. Bs (Brass), Pn (Percussion), Sg (String), Ve (Voice), Wd (Woodwind). Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. May be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor. Performance and teaching techniques. 126. Introduction to Diction for Singers First semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 122, 222, or 323. McClain An introduction to the International Phonetic Association (IPA) symbols with special application to the study of English diction for singers. 127. Italian Diction for Singers Second semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 126 and concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 122, 222, or 323. A continuing study of the IPA symbols with their special application to the study of Italian diction for singers. 128. German Diction for Singers First semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 126 and concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 122, 222, or 323. McClain A continuing study of the IPA symbols with their special application to the study of German diction for singers. 129. French Diction for Singers Second semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 126 and concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 122, 222, or 323. A continuing study of the IPA symbols with their special application to the study of French diction for singers. First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and two 1-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: Open only with consent of instructor. Kaminsky Writing and analysis of tonal harmony; study of harmony in relation to melody and counterpoint. Elementary score reading; sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation; introduction to counterpoint; model composition and elements of form. Second semester. Four credits. Three class periods and two 1-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 135. Kaminsky Continuation of Honors Harmony I. 138. Introduction to Improvisation Either semester. One credit. One laboratory period. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Basic jazz theory and the elements of improvisation. 143. Ear Training and Musicianship I Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Open only with consent of instructor. Devoted to the development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation, and aural comprehension of musical structure. 144. Ear Training and Musicianship II Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 143. Devoted to the continuing development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation, and aural comprehension of musical structure. First semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Open only with consent of instructor. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 135. Kaminsky Writing and analysis of tonal harmony; relation to melody and counterpoint. Second semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 145. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 136. Kaminsky Continuation of MUSI 145.
Continuation of MUSI 145. Either semester. Three credits. Maker Basic skills in note reading, rhythm, meter, pitch symbols, scales, key-signatures, intervals, and triads. No previous training is required. 155. Introduction to Ear Training Second semester. Three credits. Music reading, sight-singing, and dictation. Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 292W. Intended primarily for students who are not music majors. Folk, popular, and classical musics of selected non-Western cultures, with an emphasis on the distinctive characteristics of each culture. CA 1. CA 4-INT. Either semester. Three credits. Not appropriate for students who have previously passed MUSI 193 or 194. Intended primarily for students who are not music majors. An approach toward intelligent listening, illustrated by recordings. 193. Introduction to Music History I First semester. Three credits. Not intended for music majors. Music history in relation to other arts from the early Christian era to J.S. Bach (1750). Some background in music fundamentals or performance is highly recommended. 194. Introduction to Music History II Second semester. Three credits. Not intended for music majors. Music history in relation to other arts from the mid 18th Century to the present. Some background in music fundamentals or performance is highly recommended. Either semester. Credits, prerequisites, and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.Students taking this course will be assigned with a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). 210W. Music, History, and Ideas Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or 111 or 250. Open only with consent of instructor. Relationships of musical styles to cultural and intellectual backgrounds. 211. The Composer and the Composer's World Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286. May be repeated for credit with a change in content. Selected works in relation to the musical institutions, musical style, social, intellectual and political milieu, and biography of composer(s). First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286. Plainsong, mass, motet, cantata, oratorio, and other forms of church music. Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286. Opera, ballet, and other types of music for the theater. First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286. Concerto, symphony, symphonic poem, and other forms of music for orchestral ensembles. Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286. String quartet, trio sonata, and other forms of music for various small ensembles. Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286. Keyboard music, the art song, and other types of music for instrumental or vocal soloists. Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 146. 222. Applied Music, Advanced Course Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Ensemble required with conditions stated under MUSI 122. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in performance as recommended by a faculty jury, recommendation by an instructor in this department, and consent of the Department Head. May be repeated for credit. A continuation of MUSI 122 for students with proven ability. A fee of $115 for one half-hour lesson per week or $230 for a one-hour lesson per week per semester is charged all students receiving private instrumental or vocal instruction. First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Corequisite: MUSI 222 and consent of instructor. Songs and arias of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods: Oratorio Literature. Second semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Corequisite: MUSI 222 and consent of instructor. Classical Period Songs; German Lied. First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Corequisite: MUSI 222 and consent of instructor. French melodie; Songs of Nationalistic origin. Second semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Corequisite: MUSI 222 and consent of instructor. British and American Songs; The Modern Period. 229. Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature Either semester. One or two credits. One or two instrumental hours per week. Corequisite: MUSI 222 (Junior-Senior level). May be repeated for credit to a maximum of four semesters. Open only with consent of instructor. Either semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 146. Renshaw Physical aspects of conducting, reading of full and condensed scores. Either semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 232. Bagley 234. Conducting II: Instrumental Either semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 232. Renshaw First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and two 1-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 136. Open to sophomores or higher. Continuation of Honors Harmony II, including writing and analysis of chromatic harmony; formal analysis. Second semester. Four credits. Three class periods and two 1-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 235. Open to sophomores or higher. Bass Continuation of Honors Harmony II, including writing and analysis of chromatic harmony; formal analysis. 238. Jazz Improvisation and Performance Either semester. One credit. One laboratory period. Prerequisite: MUSI 138. May be repeated for credit. Advanced jazz theory, styles, and ensemble techniques. First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 146 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Arranging and composition of chamber jazz ensembles and big band. Second semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 239 and consent of instructor. Continuation of MUSI 239. 241. Jazz: Theory and Performance Either semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 146 and consent of instructor. Open to sophomores or higher. Performance, improvisation, arranging, and ensemble techniques. 243. Ear Training and Musicianship III Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 144. Open to sophomores or higher. Devoted to the continuing development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation focusing on chromaticism, and aural comprehension of musical structure. 244. Ear Training and Musicianship IV Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 243. Open to sophomores or higher. Devoted to the continuing development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation focusing on chromaticism, and aural comprehension of musical structure. First semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 146. Open to sophomores or higher. Bass Continuation of MUSI 146. Second semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 245. Open to sophomores or higher. Bass Continuation of MUSI 245. 250. Introduction to Electronic Composition Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 264. Composition by synthesizer and computer. First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 246. Creative writing in the smaller forms. Extensive analysis and discussion. Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 251 and consent of instructor. Either or both semesters. Two credits. Hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSI 252 and consent of instructor. Individual instruction in musical composition. Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 246. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 236 with a grade of "B" or better. Musical structure and expression; melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and contrapuntal relationships; style analysis. Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 257. Continuation of MUSI 257. Emphasis on the larger works of the 19th-century and 20th-century styles. Prerequisite: MUSI 257; ENGL 110 or 111 or 250. 259. Music for the Classroom Teacher Either semester. Three credits. Junda Primarily for the non-music major preparing to teach in the elementary school. Elementary music materials, organization of learning experiences, and teaching methods. 261. Acoustics and the Perception of Music Either semester. Three credits. Science of Music, using basic quantitative techniques. 264. Electronic Music Techniques Either semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of instructor. Theory and application of standard electronic music systems and techniques of sound synthesis. 267C. Microcomputers in Music Education Either semester. Two credits. Two laboratory/discussion periods. Open only with consent of instructor. Uses of micro-computers in the school music program. A fee of $35 is charged for this course. 271. Seminar: The Life and Works of Individual Composers Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286 and one MUSI 200-level W course. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated once for credit. 272. Seminar: Style Periods in Music History Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286 and one MUSI 200-level W course. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated once for credit. 273. Seminar in Music Education Either semester. One or two credits. One or two class periods. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change of content, may be repeated for credit. Junda Theories and procedures for the organization of musical instruction. 274. Seminar: History of Musical Forms Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286 and one MUSI 200-level W course. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated once for credit. Sonata, concerto, madrigal, motet, or other musical forms. Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 245 or 235 and consent of instructor. Maker Range, tone quality, and characteristics of the various orchestral and band instruments. Elementary scoring problems. First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 275. Maker Scoring problems, score reading, and study of scores in the standard literature Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 246 or 236. Two- and three-voiced textures in the principal 16th-century styles: Josquin, Lassus, Palestrina. Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 277. 279Q. Twentieth Century Theory and Analysis Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 246 and MUSI 257. With consent of instructor, MUSI 257 may be taken concurrently. Recommended preparation: MATH 101 or the equivalent. Bass Analytical techniques appropriate to selected styles of twentieth century music. Problems in twentieth century counterpoint and composition. Either semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 222 and consent of instructor. Vasil Vocabulary, methodology and practical application of pedagogical techniques. Semester by arrangement. One credit. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. The art of practice, preparation, and performance of orchestral literature. First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Open only with consent of instructor. Mills Scoring for the outdoor band, administration, marching and maneuvering 284. Music History and Literature Before 1700 (Formerly offered as MUSI 287.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 146. Open to sophomores or higher. Bellingham Medieval, Renaissance, to High Baroque periods. Score study, development of notation, and relation to other artistic traditions. 285. Music History and Literature 1700-1830 First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 284. Open to sophomores or higher. Leading composers, genres, elements of style, form and harmony, musical institutions and aesthetics in the High Baroque, Pre-classic, and Classic periods. 286. Music History and Literature 1830 to Present Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 285. Open to sophomores or higher. The romantic period and the Twentieth Century. First semester. Three credits. An overview of traditional undergraduate theory. Intended for graduate students in Music. 291. Procedures in Historical Research Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286 and one MUSI 200-level W course. Open only with consent of instructor. A project-oriented approach to bibliographic tools and research methods applicable to the historical study of music. Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 190. Prerequisite: MUSI 286 and consent of instructor; ENGL 110 or 111 or 250. Comparison of musical concepts, styles, and performance practice in the social context of various cultures. CA 4-INT. 295. Music of the Twentieth Century Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 286. Required of all Bachelor of Music performance majors. No credit. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Classroom course in a special topic as announced in advance for each semester. Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of head of department. May be repeated for credit. |
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