Music Major

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music- General Track

1. MUS 101

   Music Theory I. 4. This course in basic musicianship examines the materials and structures of diatonic music: time, melody, harmony and form. Students must be able to read music; diatonic ear training and sight singing are required components of the class. Requires enrollment in co-requisite MUS 101 Aural Skills Lab I. Fulfills arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities and numeric/symbolic engagement requirements

   As published: “Music Theory I 1”
   4
2. MUS 102

   Music Theory II. 4. A continuation of MUS 101 in which resources of the tonal system are analyzed with emphasis on seventh chords, both diatonic and chromatic. Traditional part writing is stressed; some chromaticism is introduced in ear training and sight-singing.Prerequisite: MUS 101 or instructor permission. Requires enrollment in co-requisite MUS 102 Aural Skills Lab II

   As published: “Music Theory II 2”
   4
3. MUS 201

   Music Theory III. 4. Beginning with the chromatic material that ended MUS 102, this course studies historic developments that led to post-romanticism and beyond. An overview of 20th century compositional practices including impressionism, atonality and serialism is presented. Ear training and sight singing are involved with modulation and chromaticism.Prerequisite: MUS 102 or instructor permission

   As published: “Music Theory III 3”
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4. MUS 309

   Career Development Seminar. 2. This junior level seminar is intended to orient and prepare music majors for graduate studies or a career in music. A survey of career options will be researched and presented. Students will explore options in careers of their specific interest and pursue a local internship experience during the semester. Course activities will include resume building, developing a digital presence, and learning about industry standard tools and resources. Students taking this course should have taken at least two years (or

   As published: “Career Development Seminar”
   2
5. MUS 310

   Early Music and Culture. 4. Explores Western art music from ancient times through 1750. Music from Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods is examined with an emphasis on the place of music in society. Ability to read music is helpful.Prerequisite: MUS 101

   As published: “Early Music and Culture (study away)”
   4
6. MUS 311

   18th and 19th Century Music and Culture. 4. Explores the history of Western music from the classic period through the Romanic period or Nineteenth century. Popular genres, forms, and styles of music will be analyzed with an emphasis on the role of music in culture. Ability to read music is helpful.Prerequisite: MUS 101

   As published: “18th and 19th Century Music and Culture”
   4
7. MUS 312

   20th & 21st Cent Music & Cult.. 4. Explores the history of Western art music during the contemporary period. Music from the 20th and 21st century stylistic periods is examined with an emphasis on the place of art music in society as well as the intersection between music and culture. Concert music, as well as American popular song, Blues, and Jazz styles will be studied. The ability to read music is helpful.Prerequisite: MUS 101

   As published: “20th & 21st Cent Music & Cult.”
   4
8. MUS 141

   Class Piano I. 1. This course in group piano instruction is the first in a four-semester series of performance studies courses required for beginning piano students. Successful completion of the four-semester series, or permission of the instructor, is a prerequisite for MUS 270. Students should expect to spend approximately three hours per week of individual effort in preparation for this class

   As published: “Class Piano I”
   1
9. MUS 142

   Class Piano II. 1. This course in group piano instruction is the second in a four-semester series of performance studies courses required for beginning piano students. Successful completion of the four-semester series, or permission of the instructor, is a prerequisite for MUS 270. Students should expect to spend approximately three hours per week of individual effort in preparation for this class.Prerequisite: MUS 141 or instructor permission

   As published: “Class Piano II”
   1

A.B. piano proficiency exam

Private Lessons

1. Select from MUS 270s and MUS 280s

   Not resolved to a course
   8

Appropriate Ensemble

1. MUS 120

   Guilford College Choir. 1. The Guilford College Choir is designed to further the vocal abilities of each individual student while working together toward the common goal of a healthy ensemble sound. In addition to basic instruction in the technique of choral singing, the rudiments of reading choral music and the rules for singing in English and a variety of other languages will be addressed throughout the rehearsal process. The style of music we sing varies from concert to concert. Your musicianship, an open mind and a positive attitude will foster a strong sense of community within the choir that will facilitate our service to the College and beyond through the offering of artistically communicative performances.Prerequisite: students must be able to match pitch

   As published: “Guilford College Choir”
   1
2. MUS 121

   String Ensemble. 1. This course is designed for string instruments to experience playing together while studying rehearsal techniques and learning standard repertoire. This course will culminate in a performance experience each semester

   As published: “String Ensemble”
   1
3. MUS 122

   Guitar Ensemble. 1. The Guilford College Guitar Ensemble is a dynamic group that performs on and off campus. Weekly rehearsals include work on ensemble techniques, and a wide variety of literature ranging from renaissance to 20th century. Students involved build a strong sense of community with fellow ensemble members. Guitar Ensemble is open to music majors, students minoring in music or through an audition

   As published: “Guitar Ensemble”
   1
4. MUS 123

   Jazz Combo. 1. Allows the young jazz musician to rehearse and perform within a small combo. Techniques for improvising are explored as well as the role of each instrument in the jazz tradition. Students are expected to read music and develop their soloing skills through practice

   As published: “Jazz Combo”
   1
5. MUS 124

   Jazz Ensemble. 1. Provides musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform within a large jazz ensemble setting. Students are expected to read music, perform within their section, and develop their soloing skills through practice. Music selections studied and performed will include jazz standards as well as new arrangements and compositions. Techniques for improvising will also be explored as well as the role of each instrument in the jazz tradition

   As published: “Jazz Ensemble”
   1
6. MUS 127

   Concert Band. 1. Weekly rehearsals of standard concert band literature with the Greensboro Concert Band in the Cultural Arts Centre (transportation required, carpooling is often available). Most performances take place in Dana Auditorium on the Guilford campus. CR/NC

   As published: “Concert Band”
   1
7. MUS 129

   Orchestra. 1. Weekly rehearsals of standard orchestral literature with the Philharmonia of Greensboro in the Cultural Arts Centre (transportation required, carpooling is often available). Most performances take place in Dana Auditorium on the Guilford campus. CR/NC

   As published: “Orchestra”
   1
8. MUS 135

   Lumina Treble Ensemble. 1. An ensemble of treble voices, LUMINA is open to students, faculty, staff and alumni who appreciate the sense of community fostered by the choral arts. LUMINA seeks to explore the extensive body of literature written for treble voices and to shed light on the depth of beauty of this repertoire. We celebrate and elevate music composed by women, about women and for women?s voices as we serve the college and the greater community through the offering of artistically communicative performances.Prerequisite: Singers are expected to be able to match pitch and sing in tune

   As published: “Lumina Treble Ensemble”
   1

Enrollment required every semester the student is on campus. Every music major must take a minimum of one credit of MUS 120 College Choir before their junior year

1. MUS 302

   Junior Recital. 1. A public performance comprised of 20-30 minutes of literature standard to the instrument/voice. The selection is determined by the applied teacher and must have departmental approval. A juried recital hearing must be passed approximately four weeks prior to the public performance. CR/NC

   As published: “Junior Recital”
   1

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music- Recording Track

Recording Track Majors follow the same Guilford College coursework as General Track Majors with the exception of the following:

1) 4 credits of MUS 270 or MUS 280 private lesson coursework (8 credits for General Track Majors)

2) 8 Ensemble credits (9 credits for General Track Majors)

3) Recording Track Majors are not required to take MUS 302 "Junior Recital" (required for General Track Majors)

Recording Majors take 12 credits of the following GTCC Courses:

1. ENT 135 Recording I (GTCC)

   Not resolved to a course
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2. ENT 235 Recording II (GTCC)

   Not resolved to a course
   3
3. ENT 237 Recording III (GTCC)

   Not resolved to a course
   3
4. ENT 214 Electronic Music (GTCC)

   Not resolved to a course
   3

Bachelor of Music Degree in Music- General Track

1. MUS 101

   Music Theory I. 4. This course in basic musicianship examines the materials and structures of diatonic music: time, melody, harmony and form. Students must be able to read music; diatonic ear training and sight singing are required components of the class. Requires enrollment in co-requisite MUS 101 Aural Skills Lab I. Fulfills arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities and numeric/symbolic engagement requirements

   As published: “Music Theory I 1”
   4
2. MUS 102

   Music Theory II. 4. A continuation of MUS 101 in which resources of the tonal system are analyzed with emphasis on seventh chords, both diatonic and chromatic. Traditional part writing is stressed; some chromaticism is introduced in ear training and sight-singing.Prerequisite: MUS 101 or instructor permission. Requires enrollment in co-requisite MUS 102 Aural Skills Lab II

   As published: “Music Theory II 2”
   4
3. MUS 201

   Music Theory III. 4. Beginning with the chromatic material that ended MUS 102, this course studies historic developments that led to post-romanticism and beyond. An overview of 20th century compositional practices including impressionism, atonality and serialism is presented. Ear training and sight singing are involved with modulation and chromaticism.Prerequisite: MUS 102 or instructor permission

   As published: “Music Theory III 3”
   4
4. MUS 309

   Career Development Seminar. 2. This junior level seminar is intended to orient and prepare music majors for graduate studies or a career in music. A survey of career options will be researched and presented. Students will explore options in careers of their specific interest and pursue a local internship experience during the semester. Course activities will include resume building, developing a digital presence, and learning about industry standard tools and resources. Students taking this course should have taken at least two years (or

   As published: “Career Development Seminar”
   2
5. MUS 310

   Early Music and Culture. 4. Explores Western art music from ancient times through 1750. Music from Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods is examined with an emphasis on the place of music in society. Ability to read music is helpful.Prerequisite: MUS 101

   As published: “Early Music and Culture (Study Away)”
   4
6. MUS 311

   18th and 19th Century Music and Culture. 4. Explores the history of Western music from the classic period through the Romanic period or Nineteenth century. Popular genres, forms, and styles of music will be analyzed with an emphasis on the role of music in culture. Ability to read music is helpful.Prerequisite: MUS 101

   As published: “18th and 19th Century Music and Culture”
   4
7. MUS 312

   20th & 21st Cent Music & Cult.. 4. Explores the history of Western art music during the contemporary period. Music from the 20th and 21st century stylistic periods is examined with an emphasis on the place of art music in society as well as the intersection between music and culture. Concert music, as well as American popular song, Blues, and Jazz styles will be studied. The ability to read music is helpful.Prerequisite: MUS 101

   As published: “20th & 21st Cent Music & Cult.”
   4
8. MUS 410

   Jazz Theory. 4. Jazz theory explores the fundamental musical concepts of the American musical art form, jazz. Students will study jazz notation and nomenclature, jazz chord and scale structures and relationships, voice-leading and guidetones, melodic conception and melodic paraphrase, common forms, tonicization, common chord substitutions and basic reharmonization. This course is intended for students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree.Prerequisite: MUS 202

   As published: “Jazz Theory”

   or: MUS 450 Special Topics
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Class Piano

1. MUS 141

   Class Piano I. 1. This course in group piano instruction is the first in a four-semester series of performance studies courses required for beginning piano students. Successful completion of the four-semester series, or permission of the instructor, is a prerequisite for MUS 270. Students should expect to spend approximately three hours per week of individual effort in preparation for this class

   As published: “Class Piano I”

   or: MUS 142 Class Piano II

   or: MUS 143 Class Piano III

   or: MUS 144 Class Piano IV

B.M. Piano Proficiency Exam

Private Lessons 1

1. Select from MUS 270s and MUS 280s

   Not resolved to a course
   16

Recital

1. MUS 302

   Junior Recital. 1. A public performance comprised of 20-30 minutes of literature standard to the instrument/voice. The selection is determined by the applied teacher and must have departmental approval. A juried recital hearing must be passed approximately four weeks prior to the public performance. CR/NC

   As published: “Junior Recital”
   1
2. MUS 402

   Senior Recital. 1. A public performance comprised of 40-60 minutes of literature standard to the instrument/voice consisting of several stylistic periods (and languages for voice). The selection is determined by the applied teacher and must have departmental approval. A juried recital hearing must be passed approximately four weeks prior to the public performance. The student is expected to write program notes (and translations as applicable) that reflect in-depth scholarship. CR/NC

   As published: “Senior Recital”
   1

Appropriate Ensemble 1

1. MUS 120

   Guilford College Choir. 1. The Guilford College Choir is designed to further the vocal abilities of each individual student while working together toward the common goal of a healthy ensemble sound. In addition to basic instruction in the technique of choral singing, the rudiments of reading choral music and the rules for singing in English and a variety of other languages will be addressed throughout the rehearsal process. The style of music we sing varies from concert to concert. Your musicianship, an open mind and a positive attitude will foster a strong sense of community within the choir that will facilitate our service to the College and beyond through the offering of artistically communicative performances.Prerequisite: students must be able to match pitch

   As published: “Guilford College Choir”
   1
2. MUS 121

   String Ensemble. 1. This course is designed for string instruments to experience playing together while studying rehearsal techniques and learning standard repertoire. This course will culminate in a performance experience each semester

   As published: “String Ensemble”
   1
3. MUS 122

   Guitar Ensemble. 1. The Guilford College Guitar Ensemble is a dynamic group that performs on and off campus. Weekly rehearsals include work on ensemble techniques, and a wide variety of literature ranging from renaissance to 20th century. Students involved build a strong sense of community with fellow ensemble members. Guitar Ensemble is open to music majors, students minoring in music or through an audition

   As published: “Guitar Ensemble”
   1
4. MUS 123

   Jazz Combo. 1. Allows the young jazz musician to rehearse and perform within a small combo. Techniques for improvising are explored as well as the role of each instrument in the jazz tradition. Students are expected to read music and develop their soloing skills through practice

   As published: “Jazz Combo”
   1
5. MUS 124

   Jazz Ensemble. 1. Provides musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform within a large jazz ensemble setting. Students are expected to read music, perform within their section, and develop their soloing skills through practice. Music selections studied and performed will include jazz standards as well as new arrangements and compositions. Techniques for improvising will also be explored as well as the role of each instrument in the jazz tradition

   As published: “Jazz Ensemble”
   1
6. MUS 127

   Concert Band. 1. Weekly rehearsals of standard concert band literature with the Greensboro Concert Band in the Cultural Arts Centre (transportation required, carpooling is often available). Most performances take place in Dana Auditorium on the Guilford campus. CR/NC

   As published: “Concert Band”
   1
7. MUS 129

   Orchestra. 1. Weekly rehearsals of standard orchestral literature with the Philharmonia of Greensboro in the Cultural Arts Centre (transportation required, carpooling is often available). Most performances take place in Dana Auditorium on the Guilford campus. CR/NC

   As published: “Orchestra”
   1
8. MUS 135

   Lumina Treble Ensemble. 1. An ensemble of treble voices, LUMINA is open to students, faculty, staff and alumni who appreciate the sense of community fostered by the choral arts. LUMINA seeks to explore the extensive body of literature written for treble voices and to shed light on the depth of beauty of this repertoire. We celebrate and elevate music composed by women, about women and for women?s voices as we serve the college and the greater community through the offering of artistically communicative performances.Prerequisite: Singers are expected to be able to match pitch and sing in tune

   As published: “Lumina Treble Ensemble”
   1

Enrollment required every semester the student is on campus. Every music major must take a minimum of one credit of MUS 120 College Choir before their junior year.

Additional Requirement for Guitar Track

1. MUS 205

   Guitar Pedagogy and Literature. 4. Examines two important facets of the classical guitar. The first half of the semester explores the history of the classical guitar, its players and music. The second half deals with teaching the guitar. Students will observe lessons, compare and analyze methodologies and gain hands-on teaching experience. This class is intended for the guitar major or concentrator, but no prerequisite is required

   As published: “Guitar Pedagogy and Literature”
   4

Additional Requirements for Voice Track

1. MUS 103

   Diction I. 1. This course includes the study of articulation, phonetics, the International Phonetics Alphabet (IPA) and the application of IPA to Italian, Latin and English song texts. It is required for music majors in voice track and recommended for students enrolled in MUS 120, MUS 132 and/or MUS 272

   As published: “Diction I”
   1
2. MUS 104

   Diction II. 1. This course continues the study begun in MUS 103 and includes the application of IPA to German and French song texts. It is required for music majors in voice track and recommended for students enrolled in MUS 120, MUS 132 and/or MUS 272.Prerequisite: MUS 103 or permission of the instructor

   As published: “Diction II”
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