Introduces music reading skills and finger coordination, reading and playing simple compositions, understanding music elements. (For those having less than one year previous study.)
Class voice develops basic vocal technique, performance abilities and musicianship while emphasizing solo singing, part-singing and stage conduct. Music is chosen in consultation with the voice instructor.
A select choir of 20 to 22 voices performs music appropriate for a chamber ensemble. Members are required to take two semesters of private voice. Bel Canto Singers perform off campus at least two extended weekends per year. On alternate years, a two-week tour is taken following spring semester. Singers are required to purchase performance attire. Credit optional. Course is repeatable three times for a maximum of four credit hours. 3.0 Hours
Private lessons in woodwinds by individual appointment with the instructor. Extra fee. These courses are repeatable up to eight times for a maximum of 10 credit hours. 1.0-2.0 Hours
Private lessons in brass by individual appointment with the instructor. Extra fee. These courses are repeatable up to eight times for a maximum of 10 credit hours. 1.0-2.0 Hours
Private lessons in percussion by individual appointment with the instructor. Extra fee. These courses are repeatable up to eight times for a maximum of 10 credit hours. 1.0-2.0 Hours
Private lessons in strings by individual appointment with the instructor. Extra fee. These courses are repeatable up to eight times for a maximum of 10 credit hours. 1.0-2.0 Hours
Private lessons in piano by individual appointment with the instructor. Extra fee. These courses are repeatable up to eight times for a maximum of 10 credit hours. 1.0-2.0 Hours
Private lessons in guitar by individual appointment with the instructor. Extra fee. These courses are repeatable up to eight times for a maximum of 10 credit hours. 1.0-2.0 Hours
Studies music reading, dictation, composition, counterpoint, form, traditional and twentieth-century harmony and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite for Mus 200: Mus 105 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for Mus 201: Mus 200. 3.0 Hours
Introduces all musical styles of Western music through listening, analysis and a study of the various periods and styles of music history including Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary. Designed to give students a working knowledge of the constituent elements of music so that they can actively and carefully listen to a wide variety of music. A Knowledge Source Course. 3 credits.
Music Theory II develops musical knowledge and skills related to voice leading, harmonic, melodic, and formal analysis. Students will use Finale to complete short composition assignments throughout the semester. Skills related to assignments are introduced in class with the successful student dedicating eight to ten hours outside of class each week.