MUSC 0200 Convocation (0CR):
Twicemonthly
recital hour for students and guest
performers. In addition to the scheduled
convocations, students will be required
to attend ten approved concerts. Grading
will be S/U. Completion of four semesters
with a grade of S is required for all
music majors pursuing a music degree.
Prerequisite: music majors only.
MUSC 1000 Introduction to Music (3L,3CR)
[E][CA]:
A one-semester course in music
appreciation designed for students with
little or no music background. Covers
many genres of music to aid students in
developing listening skills.
MUSC 1010 Music Fundamentals (2L,2CR):
A general background course in the
vocabulary and terminology of music, the
structure of the melodic line through scales
and solfeggio, the relationship of keys
through the key circle, fundamental chord
structure, rhythm, and the survey of smaller
forms in music.
MUSC 1020 Music Technology (2LB,1CR):
Introduction in computer-based music
applications and basic MIDI technology
that students will use in music classes.
MUSC 1025 Introduction to Music Education
(2L,2CR):
This course is designed to help
music majors explore music education.
It is a required course for admission into
the teacher education program. Course
materials will explore: motivation for
teaching; the structure of the American
public school and public school music
programs; the changing nature of
education; an introduction to the historical
and philosophical foundations of music
education. A field experience is required.
Prerequisite: music majors only, or
permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1030 Written Theory I (3L,3CR)[E]:
This course will cover the fundamentals
of music including notation, pitch and
rhythmic nomenclature, clefs, accidentals,
intervals and scales; basic chord types;
figured bass; cadences; nonharmonic
tones; melodic structure including the
phrase, sequence, and motive; two-part
writing and four-part writing. Required for
all music majors.
MUSC 1035 Aural Theory I (2LB,1CR)[E]:
Instruction in rhythmic dictation (simple and
compound meters, duple and triple divisions),
melodic dictation (diatonic melodies with
stepwise motion and small skips), harmonic
dictation (triads and I/IV/V harmonic function),
and sightsinging (diatonic melodies).
Designed to aid the student in transforming
notation into sound and sound into notation.
Required for all music majors.
MUSC 1040 Written Theory II (3L,3CR)[E]:
A continuation of MUSC 1030. Covers
harmonic progression and harmonic
rhythm, four-part writing (involving
dominant seventh chord and other seventh
chords, modulation, secondary dominants
and leading-tone chords), binary and
ternary form. Required for all music
majors. Prerequisite: MUSC 1030.
MUSC 1045 Aural Theory II (2LB,1CR)[E]:
Instruction in rhythmic dictation (simple
and compound meters, duple and triple
subdivisions, dotted rhythm values,
syncopation), melodic dictation (diatonic
melodies containing larger leaps), harmonic
dictation (harmonic progression involving
all the diatonic triads), and sightsinging
(diatonic melodies in treble, bass, and
C clefs). Designed to aid the student in
transforming notation into sound and sound
into notation. Required for all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1035.
MUSC 1046 Studio: Musical Theatre Voice
(1CR) (Max. 4):
This course requires a
one-half hour private lesson per week. This
studio music course will provide instruction
in both classical and musical theatre voice
for musical theatre majors. A fee will be
assessed.
MUSC 1080 Studio: Baritone Horn I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1090 Studio: Bassoon I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1100 Studio: Cello I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1110 Studio: Clarinet I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1120 Studio: Double Bass I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1130 Studio: Flute I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1140 Studio: French Horn I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1150 Studio: Guitar I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1160 Studio: Harp I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1170 Studio: Oboe I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1180 Studio: Organ I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1190 Studio: Percussion I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1200 Studio: Piano I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1210 Studio: Saxophone I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1220 Studio: Trombone I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1230 Studio: Trumpet I (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument for
majors and non-majors. Majors attend
scheduled studio classes and perform a final
jury. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 1240 Studio: Tuba I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1250 Studio: Violin I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1260 Studio: Viola I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1270 Studio: Voice I (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument for majors and
non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio
classes and perform a final jury. A course
fee is assessed.
MUSC 1292 Class Guitar I (2LB,1CR):
The study of guitar utilizing traditional
techniques and approaches, designed
to allow the student to utilize the guitar
as a lifelong learning tool. No previous
experience is necessary for enrollment.
This course is open to all Casper College
students.
MUSC 1300 Class Piano I (2LB,1CR):
Group
instruction for music majors concurrently
enrolled in MUSC 1030. Designed to
equip students with the practical aspects
of keyboard fundamentals including
technique, rhythm, note reading, scales,
intervals, and primary chords. Non-music
majors must have permission of the
instructor.
MUSC 1301 Class Piano II (2LB,1CR):
A continuation of MUSC 1300 for the
music majors concurrently enrolled in
MUSC 1040. Designed to equip students
with late-elementary keyboard activities
including improvisation, harmonization,
sight reading, primary and secondary
chords, major and minor scales, solo and
ensemble literature. Non-music majors
must have permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1300, or permission of
the instructor.
MUSC 1310 Public School Methods: Brass
Methods I (2LB,1CR):
Group instruction
in brass instruments for the major in music
education. Instruments are supplied. This
course is designed to provide sufficient
background, technique, materials and
methods to assist the student in starting
elementary and secondary brass players
for their ensembles. Additionally, this
course is designed to provide the student
with ready-made references for their
student teaching and future teaching
experiences. Prerequisite: MUSC 1030,
1035, 1040, 1045.
MUSC 1315 Public School Methods: Brass
Methods II (2LB,1CR)[E]:
Continued
group instruction in brass instruments for
the major in music education. Instruments
are supplied. Prerequisite: MUSC 1030,
1035, 1040, 1045, 1310.
MUSC 1330 Public School Methods: String
Methods I (2LB,1CR)[E]:
This course
is designed to provide music education
majors the opportunity to develop
performance skills necessary for the
classroom string instructions. Students will
learn violin, viola, cello and bass during
this course. Prerequisite: MUSC 1030,
1035, 1040, 1045.
MUSC 1335 Public School Methods: String
Methods II (2LB,1CR)[E]:
This course
is designed to provide music education
majors the opportunity to further develop
performance skills necessary for teaching
strings in a classroom setting. Students
will learn advanced techniques on violin,
viola, cello and bass during this course.
Students will also learn how to play and
conduct a classroom strings ensemble.
Various levels of repertoire will be
discussed and played. Prerequisite: MUSC
1030, 1035, 1040, 1045, 1330.
MUSC 1378 College Band (2LB,1CR) (Max.
4):
Open to all students with experience
on brass, woodwind, and percussion
instruments. Ensemble prepares standard
wind band repertoire for one concert
performance per semester. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1384 Marimba Ensemble (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4):
The study and performance
of literature written or arranged for
ensembles comprised of mallet keyboard
percussion. Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor.
MUSC 1388 Jazz Combo (2LB,1CR) (Max.
4):
Small-group performance in various
jazz styles. Emphasis on ensemble play
and individual improvisation. Student
arrangements encouraged. Prerequisite:
MUSC 2060, concurrent enrollment in
MUSC 2060, or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1390 Jazz Ensemble I (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E]:
This laboratory group is open
to all students with previous instrumental
music experience. The jazz ensemble
performs at assemblies, concerts, shows,
and on tour. Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor.
MUSC 1400 Collegiate Chorale (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E][CA]:
A selected mixed
ensemble open to all students on
campus regardless of their field of study.
Membership is held to approximately 40-
60 voices. An audition with the instructor
determines the final list of singers. Credit
is given for attendance at three weekly
rehearsals and concert performances.
Emphasis is on a wide variety of choral
literature, including music of diverse
cultures. Prerequisite: audition.
MUSC 1406 Women’s Choir (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4):
A performance class open to all
sopranos and altos on campus designed to
cover a variety of literature both traditional
and multi-cultural, specifically for female
voices. The course offers the non-audition
student an opportunity to participate in
a choral activity with fewer performance
requirements than the two auditioned
choral organizations. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1408 Men’s Choir (2LB,1CR) (Max.
4):
A performance class open to all tenors
and basses on campus designed to cover
a variety of literature both traditional
and multi-cultural, specifically for male
voices. The course offers the non-audition
student an opportunity to participate in
a choral activity with fewer performance
requirements than the two auditioned
choral organizations. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1410 Vocal Ensemble (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E]:
A small vocal ensemble open
to all students. The course provides an
opportunity to study and perform a variety
of diverse popular styles, and culminates
in a number of performances in various
venues. An audition determines the final
roster of ensemble members. Prerequisite:
audition with the instructor.
MUSC 1420 Opera Workshop (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E]:
A performance based class
open to all singers. Students will learn
basic performance techniques and will
improve their dramatic abilities through the
performance of an operatic scene.
MUSC 1440 Chamber Orchestra (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E]:
A performance class open to
all string players on campus. This course
is designed to cover a variety of literature
from primarily the Baroque era. Open to
all students on campus, BOCES students
and community members regardless
of their field of study. Credit is given for
attendance at the two weekly rehearsals
and concert performances. Emphasis is
placed on the study of stylistic concerns
of string performance including bowings,
articulations, dynamics and ensembles.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1450 Percussion Ensemble
(2LB,1CR) (Max. 4)[E]:
Performs selected
diverse chamber music for various
combinations of percussion instruments
and is open to all students with previous
percussion experience who can qualify by
audition for participation.
MUSC 1451 Mallet Reading Laboratory
(1LB,.5CR):
Weekly reading sessions
designed to give percussion majors an
opportunity to develop their music reading
skills in ensemble situations. S/U grade
only. Prerequisite: percussion major, or
permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1460 Brass Ensemble (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E]:
This group performs selected
diverse chamber music and is open to all
students with previous brass experience.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1462 Trombone Ensemble (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4):
For trombone players only.
Emphasis is placed upon performance
quality of selected chamber music in both
the classical and jazz styles. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor.
MUSC 1470 Woodwind Ensemble (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E]:
Performs selected works at
various student and public recitals and
generally consists of woodwind quintet,
quartet, trio, and duet. This group is open
to all students with previous instrumental
music experience. Prerequisite: permission
of the instructor.
MUSC 1480 String Ensemble (2LB,1CR)
(Max. 4)[E]:
This performing group is
specifically designed to explore the string
chamber music repertoire. Membership is
open to all students with previous string
experience. Credit is given for attendance
at two weekly rehearsals and concert
performances. Prerequisite: permission of
the instructor.
MUSC 2025 World Music (3L,3CR):
Students
learn strategies for how to listen to and
compare the sound of various musical
cultures. Students will also gain a deeper
understanding of the local contexts of
these musical expressions and how music
carries meaning through complex networks
of signification (e.g., ethnic identity, race,
class, political, religious, economic,
historical, technological, etc.).
MUSC 2030 Written Theory III (3L,3CR)[E]:
A
continuation of MUSC 1040. Covers 18thcentury
counterpoint; chromatic harmony
dealing with borrowed chords, Neapolitan
sixth chord, and augmented sixth chords;
variation technique; sonata form and rondo
forms. Required for all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1040.
MUSC 2035 Aural Theory III (2LB,1CR)[E]:
Instruction in rhythmic dictation (triplets
and syncopation), harmonic dictation (all
the diatonic triads and dominant, leadingtone
seventh chords), melodic dictation
and sightsinging (chromatic melodies).
Designed to aid the student in transforming
notation into sound and sound into
notation. Required for all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1045.
MUSC 2040 Written Theory IV (3L,3CR)[E]:
A continuation of MUSC 2030. Covers
extended chromatic harmony dealing
with ninth, 11th, 13th chords, altered
dominants, and chromatic mediants;
musical practice of post-romantic period;
and diverse musical styles of the 20th
century. Required for all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2030.
MUSC 2045 Aural Theory IV (2LB,1CR)[E]:
Rhythmic dictation, triples and syncopation,
complex meter, harmonic dictation including
secondary dominants and modulation,
melodic dictation including 20th century
harmonic language. Designed to teach
melodic intervals and to aid the student in
transforming notation into sound and sound
into notation. Required for all music majors.
A continuation of MUSC 2035. Prerequisite:
MUSC 2035.
MUSC 2050 Music History Survey I (3L,3CR)
[E]:
A comprehensive study of the history
of music with emphasis on period method
of study, beginning with the music of the
ancient world. This takes the student through
the Gregorian Chant and the modes of the
13th and 14th centuries, the Renaissance,
church music, both vocal and instrumental,
and to the closing of the period known as
Baroque, at the death of J. S. Bach in 1750.
MUSC 2055 Music History Survey II (3L,3CR)
[E]:
Beginning with the period known
as the Classical following the Baroque,
the course continues into the Romantic
period, Beethoven, 19th-century opera,
impressionism, music drama of R. Wagner,
and closes with music of the 20th century.
MUSC 2060 Jazz Improvisation I (2LB,1CR):
Offers the jazz-oriented student an
organized approach to learning the
extemporaneous creation of music in the
jazz idiom. This creation is expressed
by music performance. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor
MUSC 2065 Jazz Improvisation II (2LB,1CR):
A continuation of Jazz Improvisation
I. Students will apply skills acquired in
Improvisation I to jazz standards while
learning more advanced scales, chord
structures and techniques. Prerequisite:
MUSC 2060.
MUSC 2080 Studio: Baritone Horn II (1-
2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly
private instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2090 Studio: Bassoon II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2100 Studio: Cello II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2110 Studio: Clarinet II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2120 Studio: Double Bass II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2130 Studio: Flute II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2140 Studio: French Horn II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2150 Studio: Guitar II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2160 Studio: Harp II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2170 Studio: Oboe II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2180 Studio: Organ II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2190 Studio: Percussion II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2200 Studio: Piano II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2210 Studio: Saxophone II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2220 Studio: Trombone II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2230 Studio: Trumpet II (1-2CR)
(Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private
instruction in the specific instrument.
Scheduled studio classes and final jury are
required. The 30-minute lesson is open to
non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open
to non-majors with the permission of the
instructor. A course fee is assessed.
MUSC 2240 Studio: Tuba II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2250 Studio: Violin II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2260 Studio: Viola II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2270 Studio: Voice II (1-2CR) (Max. 8):
30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction
in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio
classes and final jury are required. The
30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The
60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with
the permission of the instructor. A course fee
is assessed.
MUSC 2302 Class Piano III (2LB,1CR):
A
continuation of MUSC 1301 for music
majors currently enrolled in MUSC
2030. Designed to equip students
with intermediate-level skills including
improvisation, harmonization, sight
reading, chord progressions, all scales and
arpeggios, Baroque and Classic keyboard
styles. Nonmusic majors must have
permission of the instructor. Prerequisite:
MUSC 1301.
MUSC 2303 Class Piano IV (2LB,1CR):
A continuation of MUSC 2302 for music
majors concurrently enrolled in MUSC
2040. Designed to introduce the student
to accompanying techniques, instrumental
and vocal score reading, C clefs, late
intermediate skills including transposition,
improvisation, harmonization, sight
reading, chord progressions, all scales
and arpeggios, romantic and 20th century
keyboard styles. Nonmusic majors
must have permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2302.
MUSC 2320 Diction for Singers I (2L,2CR)
[E]:
A course to facilitate proper enunciation
in English and Italian and help voice
students with their repertoire of art songs
and operatic arias.
MUSC 2325 Diction for Singers II (2L,2CR)
[E]:
A course to facilitate proper enunciation
in German and French and help voice
students with their repertoire of art songs
and operatic arias.
MUSC 2395 Piano Proficiency (0CR):
The piano proficiency examination is a
graduation requirement of all music majors.
(Pass/fail only)
MUSC 2410 Sound Reinforcement I
(2L,2CR):
Introduction to the theory,
techniques, and equipment used in sound
recording and reinforcement. Topics include
acoustics, microphones, recorders, editing,
mixing, and effects. (Fall semester.)
MUSC 2420 Sound Reinforcement II
(2L,2CR):
A study of the basic concepts,
equipment and techniques used in the
operation of an audio recording console.
Topics include console function, mixing,
effects, microphone placement and
choice, patchbay, and console flow
logic. Prerequisite: MUSC 2410. (Spring
semester.)
MUSC 2465 Directed Studies in Music:
(Subtitle) (1-3CR) (Max. 6):
Individualized
investigation of selected topics under
the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
MUSC 2475 Independent Study Audio/
Recording (1-3CR):
Students will
independently produce and engineer a
recording project. Prerequisite: completion
of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2410,
2420, or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 2490 Special Topics in Music:
(Subtitle) (1-3CR) (Max. 6):
Special
seminar in music. Topics will vary
in accordance with student needs.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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