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MUS 105Fundamentals of Music3
Comprehensive study of the beginning basics of music theory. Subjects covered in this area are pitch, rhythm, harmony, meter, scales, intervals, and solfege syllables. To reinforce the subject matter, the course focuses on written exercises, sight-singing, dictation, and musical analysis. (This is an elective course that may be required depending upon music placement.)
Class Hours: 3 Comprehensive study of the beginning basics of aural and keyboard skills. Subjects covered in this area are solfege syllables, finger positions, sight reading, sight singing, intervals, chord progression, rhythmic dictation, and melodic dictation. (This is an elective course that may be required depending on placement.)
The common use in the Great American Songbook of triads and seventh chords. Thorough examination of melodic construction and voice leading. Principles of harmonic motion and chord progressions, including dominant and secondary dominant relationships and the basic principles of form in popular American music. Analysis of common chord progressions used in American music from 1920- 1970.
Class Hours: 2 Training in the singing of intervals and major and minor melodic phrases. Rhythmic reading of simple and compound meters, and sight reading in bass and treble clefs. The development of a sense of tonality and the ability to sing major scales and triads.
Training in the singing of intervals more complex melodies. Sight- reading in bass and treble clefs. Further development of a sense of tonality and the ability to sing basic intervals, minor scales, minor triads, minor seventh chords, dominant seventh chords, and major seventh chords.
Class Hours: 2 Training in the recognition and notation of diatonic intervals, rhythms, melodic phrases and triads. Aural recognition of diatonic chord progressions, and melodies. 166
Study and performance of a variety of rhythms utilizing percussion equipment. Emphasis will be on developing strong rhythmic skills and the ability to perform on a variety of rhythmic instruments.
Class Hours: 2 Individualized keyboard training in a group setting. Development of skills relevant to the performance of melodies and harmonic progressions in small position (SP). Training in sight reading and accompaniment skills necessary for the professional musician and music educator. Additional course fee; see the Academic Catalog for information.
Individualized keyboard training in a group setting. Development of skills relevant to the performance of more advanced melodies and harmonic progressions in large position (LP). Training in sight reading and accompaniment skills necessary for the professional musician and music educator. Additional course fee; see the Academic Catalog for information.
Study of the minor key cadential chart: chord patterns, progressions derived from minor keys, chords and scales derived from harmonic and melodic minor. Dominant 7b9, diminished 7th, Minor-Major, ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords. Lydian dominant. Analysis of chord progressions found in jazz, including introductions, modulations, and deceptive cadences. Eighth note line writing using arpeggios and scales on Rhythm Changes and Blues progressions.
Through exposure to a wide variety of representative examples, students will study the structural components of musical composition concentrating on the larger dimensions. Topics will include simple forms, rondo, fugue, and sonata form as well as popular song forms in the Great American Songbook, Blues, and various popular/rock forms.
Training in aural and visual perception of complex rhythmical, contrapuntal, and melodic material. Sight reading with emphasis on chromaticism. Modal scales and sight singing of choral music.
Training in the aural recognition and notation of complex rhythmic and harmonic material using seventh and ninth chords. Emphasis on modern chord progressions in the major and minor modes. Transcription of contemporary popular music from records and tapes.
Use of Sibelius 7 software for music notation and scoring. Application to lead sheets, single-line parts, large ensemble arrangements and preparation of printed music for a variety of educational purposes. Scoring techniques for classical, jazz and popular styles are developed.
This course is designed for students with a serious interest in the musical background of rock. Various examples from the British and American rock-song catalogs will be examined and analyzed in detail. Students are expected to develop an in depth understanding of the theoretical language necessary for the scholarly discussion and comparison of the many musical elements explored in the songs of rock.
Keyboard lessons in a group setting. The playing and reading of more advanced compositions; learning to read chord symbols of more advanced difficulty; the ability to transpose simple compositions and lead sheets.
Individualized keyboard training in a group setting. Development of skills relevant to the performance of progressively more advanced melodies and harmonic progressions. Learning to play chords and improvisations necessary for the professional musician. Emphasis on developing reading and improvisational skills.
Study, rehearsal and performance of the diverse popular music repertoire necessary to excel in professional settings such as cruise ships, club dates, nightclubs, theme parks and concerts. Familiarization with musical styles such as Motown, classic rock, disco, jazz standards, rhythm and blues, and current popular music. Open to vocalists and 167 instrumentalists with permission of instructors.
Study, rehearsal and performance of the diverse jazz repertoire necessary to excel in professional settings such as cruise ships, club dates, nightclubs, theme parks, and concerts. Familiarization with styles such as bebop, swing, Latin jazz, fusion, and contemporary/smooth Jazz. Open to vocalists and instrumentalists with permission of instructors.
Species and free counterpoint based on 18th-century practice. Techniques for the writing of imitative forms, including canon and invention, as well as invertible counterpoint and short two- voice pieces.
Arranging for woodwind, brass, string, and rhythm section instruments in a small jazz/commercial music setting. Technical factors relevant to performance, range limits, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic potentials. Study of transposition and the preparation of score and parts. Use of counter-melodies and secondary lines; performing and recording of arrangements.
Arranging for woodwind, brass, and rhythm section instruments in a 17-piece jazz/commercial music ensemble setting. Technical factors relevant to performance, range limits, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic potentials. Preparation of score and parts, transposition, and voicing techniques. Use of counter-melodies and secondary lines; performing and recording of arrangements.
Improvisation in theory and practice. Application of advanced melodic/harmonic relationships to instrumental/vocal performance. Detailed analysis of selected jazz idioms and their application to individual creative expression.
This class will examine different techniques for arranging vocal music in a variety of popular styles. Students will learn the guidelines for arranging solo and background vocals unique to each style of music, including a cappella music, classical music, doo-wop, jazz, and pop music.
Conducting techniques applicable to instrumental ensembles. Score reading and analysis, application of principles of orchestration and arranging. Organization of the effective rehearsal with emphasis on the rearrangement of parts in preparation for public performance. Reduction and simplification of scores. Conducting techniques for the pit orchestra/band and the recording studio.
Conducting techniques applicable to vocal ensembles including choruses and a cappella groups. Score reading and analysis, application of the principles of voice development and choral arranging. Organization of the effective rehearsal with emphasis on the selection of suitable music and preparation for public performance.
Traditional orchestration techniques for chamber ensembles. Study of instrument families and the past works of well-known composers. Students will orchestrate for different kinds of chamber formats.
Introduction to fundamental scoring techniques for film and other visual media. Study of the work of well-known film composers and the basics of composition for movie segments. Students will analyze music for its emotional value and contribution to influence on visual impact, and compose music for film/video projects with current music software.
Study, rehearsal and performance of the diverse jazz repertoire necessary to excel in professional settings such as cruise ships, club dates, nightclubs, theme parks, and concerts. Familiarization with styles such as bebop, swing, Latin jazz, fusion, and contemporary/smooth Jazz. Open to vocalists and instrumentalists with permission of instructors.
Exploration of the fundamentals of commercial songwriting. Analysis of the basic elements of a song: lyrics and music (melody, rhythm and harmony). Techniques and tools for finding and developing lyrical and musical ideas. The business aspects of songwriting lead sheets, demos, copyright, music publishers, producers, contracts, and royalties. 168
Basic techniques of studio music production using digital audio workstation (DAW) software such as Logic Pro X. Students will develop necessary skills for digital music production based on MIDI sequencing and audio processing.
Class Hours: 2 Individualized instruction in a group setting. Study of the skills required for the composition of professional quality popular songs: melody, lyrical content, effective structures, preparation for public performance.
Individualized instruction in a group setting. Study of the skills required for the composition of professional quality popular songs: melody, lyrical content, effective structures, preparation for public performance.
Class Hours: 2 Individualized instruction in a group setting. Critical song analysis of songs written by today’s most successful songwriters. Take your original music to the “next level” by applying professional writing techniques to original music. You will be writing and recording “demo ready” songs on a deadline that would be ready to pitch to artists/labels/publishing companies and preparing songs for public performance.
Musicianship training and keyboard facility. Harmonization of melodies, modulation, transposition, and improvisation. Score reduction and accompaniment techniques. Contemporary chord voicings and alterations and their application to the reharmonization of melodies. Additional course fee; see the Academic Catalog for information.
Study of diatonic and chromatically altered chords in melodic settings and harmonic progressions together with seventh chords and commonly used substitute dominants. Analysis of chord progressions found in popular music.
Study of complex chord voicings, non-chordal tones, and tone clusters found in contemporary jazz/popular music. Analysis of selected examples of jazz/commercial music, and alternative harmonization of standard progressions.
A course designed to integrate traditional music composition studies and digital music production. From dance music to musique concrète, a variety of compositional activities are realized in DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) such as Logic Pro X to utilize a wide variety of sounds from synthesizers, samplers, and virtual instruments.
Improvisational principles and practices. Techniques used for the application of advanced melodic and harmonic composition and devices to instrumental and vocal performance of standard and current jazz repertory. Emphasis on the analysis of selected jazz idioms and their relationship to individual creative expression.
Class Hours: 2 Graduate Music Theory Review is designed for entering graduate students who require focused instruction needed to successfully pass the music theory competency requirements. Students will cultivate their understanding of music theory through analyzing performed and notated music as they explore concepts like pitch, rhythm, form, and musical design.
Application of Sibelius software to large scale composition, non- standard music notation and scoring, part extraction, film scoring, and music publishing to commercial standards. Strategies for increasing speed and efficiency.
Advanced conducting techniques and pedagogy for bands and orchestras. Score analysis, conducting patterns with focus on phrasing, tempo, intonation, blend and balance. Study of literature appropriate for school performances.
Advanced conducting techniques: score analysis; conducting patterns; emphasis on the demands of tempo, dynamics articulation and text. Study of varied styles in choral music, choral conducting pedagogy, and literature suitable for school performance.
Application and development of compositional and collaborative skills to write for a guest ensemble. Broadening musical vocabulary beyond tonal and functional music. Strategies for creative imagination and effective use of a unique set of instruments in the ensemble, as well as efficient rehearsal techniques and score & parts preparation.
This class will examine different techniques for arranging vocal music in a variety of styles and will provide students with all knowledge necessary to create simple or complex arrangements of choral works. Students will learn the guidelines for arranging solo and background vocals unique to each style of music, including acapella, classical, jazz, and pop music. The course will also present basic arranging techniques that will be useful in adapting music for a variety of circumstances. Students will develop a background in transposition, vocal ranges, and 169 the use of music notation software.
Arranging techniques for the Studio Orchestra. Special voicings, orchestral combinations and reharmonization techniques as applied to the string, woodwind, brass and percussion sections of the studio orchestra. Analysis and application of the techniques of major arrangers and composers such as Gil Evans, Pat Williams, Claus Ogerman and Henry Mancini.
Through comprehensive structural analysis of selected songs released by the Beatles between 1962 -1972, the course will examine their music through the lens of their recorded compositions. Songs will be broken down with a two-fold intent of illustrating the band’s sophisticated compositional skill and the plotting of their artistic evolution by examining, in detail, how their music was put together. Topics will include song form, harmony, key schemes, rhythmic and melodic organization, orchestration, production techniques, score analysis, and lyrical content.
This course in music analysis will examine a variety of analytical techniques and approaches. Analytical results are not only influenced by the choice of the research object(s), but by the methods used to study them. Students will learn how to approach musical works from several perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to apply analytical models across styles and genres.
Jazz/Commercial piano performance; study of popular standard songs and blues progressions; development of improvisational technique; the diatonic modes and a variety of harmonic progressions used by contemporary pianists. Analysis of solos by Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea and Dick Hyman.
Study of the current trends in music performance across the genres. Focusing on the study of relevant literature, recorded performances and practical assignments, students will hone their ability to provide an engaging and successful music performance. Students will perform as soloist and in small groups and will engage in self and peer response assignments. This practical side of the course will give students the chance to practice performing in front of their peers and to practice giving constructive criticism.
This course is designed tor students with a serious interest n the musical background of rock. Various examples from the British and American rock-song catalogs will be examined and analyzed in detail. Students are expected to develop an in depth understanding of the theoretical language necessary for the scholarly discussion and comparison of the man musical elements explored in the songs of rock.
Advanced arranging for small and large ensembles. Melody writing, various voicing techniques, harmonization of melodies, and rhythm section part writing. Performance and evaluation of student arrangements.
Scoring of original music for film and video. Study of the work of well- known film composers and the basics of composition for film/video segments. Students will analyze music for its emotional and visual impact and compose music for film/video projects. Additional course fee; see the Academic Catalog for information.
Practicum for composer/arrangers including performance and discussion of student works. Emphasis on larger performing mediums on a grander scale utilizing arranging and orchestration techniques. Exploration of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic devices laying the groundwork for advanced portfolio development.
Course Fee: $1,975.00 Required of doctoral students for maintenance of matriculated status. Students must register for MUS 800 every semester in which they do not take at least one 3-credit course. Registration for this course entitles students to use the library and other research facilities, consult members of the faculty, and participate in College activities. This course may be repeated and carries no credit toward graduate degree requirements.
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may be repeated and carries no credit toward graduate degree requirements.
Course Fee: $500.00 Doctoral students are required to meet periodically with their major professor to review their Plan of Study and progress toward completion of their research project. Advisement must be taken each semester. Special fee required. MUS 801 does not meet the requirement for continuous registration. 70
