26 courses with the subject MUSI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MUSI 103Class Piano I1
This course serves as the first in a four-course sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire.
This course serves as the second in a four-course sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire.
This course in applied music is open to all university students. Work in applied music is regarded not merely as technical training in performance, but also as a study of the standard literature. The student receives one half-hour lesson per week and must complete at least five (5) practice hours per week. Course may be repeated for credit.
This course in applied music is open to music majors. Work in applied music is regarded not merely as technical training in performance, but also as a study of the standard literature. The student receives one hour lesson per week and must complete at least five (7) practice hours per week. Course may be repeated for credit.
Study of primary materials (overtone series, pitch, rhythm, triad, & 7th chord spelling, diatonic triad and 7th chord functions), voice leading (melodic principles, chord voicing, parallelism), part writing (connecting root position chords) and harmonic progression (sequences, diatonic chord functions, overtone series). Ear training and sight-singing, identification of scale forms, conjunct diatonic melodies, arpeggiations of tonic and dominant, sequences. Identification of I and V triads, major, minor, and diminished triads, ii and IV chords. Practice in dictation of half-beat values, identifying duple and triple subdivision, syncopation of half-beat values. Sight-singing stepwise melodies, intervals, scales, simple syncopation and compound meter, melodies emphasizing tonic, subdominant and dominant harmonic background. Rudimentary improvisation of melodies with primary harmonic background. Required of all music majors and minors. Two laboratory hours per week.
An introduction to musical understanding, emphasizing elements, styles and forms. Integrated with the other arts and the humanities in general. Listening and concert attendance are required. Required for all music majors.
A course in which students have the opportunity for study and performance of various styles of band repertoire. Membership is open to all qualified instrumentalists on the campus by audition. The group meets 4 hours per week. Course may be repeated for credit.
A course in which students have the opportunity for study and performance of music representative of various styles and periods of the jazz idiom. Concerts and campus performances each semester. Membership by invitation of instructor. Two one-hour rehearsals each week. Course may be repeated for credit.
A course in which students have the opportunity for the study and performance of musical works written for smaller instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students will rehearse and present at least one concert per semester. Sections will be identified using the same alphabet letter as applied instruction appropriate to the voicing of the ensemble.
A course in which students have the opportunity to study and perform various styles of choral literature. In addition to fall, Christmas, and spring concerts, the Chowan Singers perform various off-campus engagements and often take an extended tour in the spring. Membership is by audition only. Course may be repeated for credit.
A course in which students have the opportunity for the study and performance of musical works written for smaller vocal ensembles. Students will rehearse and present at least one concert per semester.
This course serves as the third in a four-course sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire.
This course serves as the last course in a four-course sequence designed to develop piano proficiency among music majors. Functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, and harmonization are included as well as the understanding and mastery of appropriate piano repertoire. The Piano Proficiency Exam is the final exam of the course.
A continuation of MUSI 152 , including harmonic progression (sequences, diatonic chord functions), triads in 1st and 2nd inversion, figured bass, nonharmonic tones, cadences, phrases and periods. Required of all music majors and minors. Aural Skills will include dictation of melodies outlining I, V, and vii triads, interval study, error detection in melodies involving larger leaps, two-part melodic dictation. Identification of I, ii, IV, and V triads and inversions, four-voice dictation, harmonic rhythm and non-harmonic tones, all diatonic triads and inversions. Dictation of quarter-beat values and triplets, error detection of more complicated rhythms. Sight-singing melodies emphasizing I, ii, and V harmonies with more complicated rhythms, and subdivision of compound meter rhythms. Rudimentary improvisation of melodies with secondary harmonic background. Required of all music majors and minors. Two laboratory hours per week.
A continuation of MUSI 251 , including diatonic 7th chord inversions, secondary functions, modulation, and an introduction to formal analysis. Required of all music majors. Aural Skills component will include two-voice dictation, harmonic intervals, phrase relationships and cadences, modulation to closely-related keys. Identification of 2nd inversion chords, non-harmonic tones, V7 and inversions, vii7 and inversions, modulations to closely-related keys, nondominant 7th chords, and foreign key modulation. Practice with compound meter with sub-beat values, triplet subdivisions, and two-voice rhythms. Sight-singing melodies involving modulation and subdivision in compound meter. Rudimentary improvisation of melodies over a ground bass. Required of all music majors. Two laboratory hours per week.
A course designed to familiarize students with a variety of computer applications and software specific to music, including Microsoft Office Suite, notation software, sequencing, sampled sounds, MP3 files, and MIDI-related operation. Required for all music majors.
A course surveying the major areas of music business. Attention is given to practical application and theoretical foundations. In-depth study of organizations and a general overview of the industry will be a focus.
A continuation of MUSI 252 , including mode mixture, Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords, enharmonic modulation, chromaticism, introduction to set theory, and 12-tone serialism. Required of all music majors. Aural Skills to include identification of modes, modulation to foreign keys, and phrase relationships. Identification of secondary dominants, Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords and dictation of four-part chorales. Dictation with changing meters and identification of super triplets. Sight-singing of modal melodies, chord factors, impressionistic melodies and twelve-tone melodies. Practice in rhythmic reading including changing meters and asymmetric divisions. Rudimentary improvisation of modal and impressionistic melodies and harmonies. Required of all music majors. Two laboratory hours per week.
A course in the function, design, and utilization of audio technologies for live sound performance. Equipment and installation of indoor and outdoor applications, component compatibility, and current technology will be a focus. Students will gain practical experience working with performances of department ensembles as well as campus-wide events.
A survey of the historical development of music in Western Civilization from antiquity to Beethoven (1825). Listening, concert attendance, and research are required. Required for all music majors.
A survey of the historical development of music in Western Civilization from Schubert to the 21st century. Listening, concert attendance, and research are required. Required for all music majors.
The senior recital/project is the capstone experience for students who pursue a music degree at Chowan University. Students enroll in this course in conjunction with applied lessons. BA Music students prepare a 35 to 45 minute recital with repertoire chosen by the applied instructor. The repertoire for the recital reflects various style periods appropriate to the applied instrument and includes supporting program notes. A quorum of the faculty approves the recital hearing prior to the presentation to the public.
Senior standing and approval of instructor Credits: 4 hours
MUSI 446Internship4
A faculty-directed, supervised industry related employment experience in an off-campus situation or voluntary service activity. Regular conferences are held with a designated faculty coordinator. Periodic written reports, as well as a concluding paper and oral presentation, are required.
