133 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 100Pfeiffer Wind and Percussion 0-1 SH
This course is an ensemble of wind and percussion instruments that perform traditional wind band literature, including that published by the most recent composers. The Pfeiffer Wind and Percussion Ensemble performs two concerts a semester, on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
An ensemble of mixed voices which performs a wide range of sacred and secular repertoire in a variety of classical and contemporary styles. This group performs on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
A multicultural and interdenominational choral ensemble which primarily performs African-American spirituals and gospel music on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
An ensemble of wind and percussion instruments that performs traditional and contemporary repertoire composed and transcribed for concert band. Comprised of students and members of the local community, the band performs concerts on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
A small ensemble of mixed and flexible instrumentation that performs contemporary and traditional jazz, Latin and pop music. This group performs both on and off campus and is open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
An ensemble of wind and percussion instruments that performs popular tunes and chants at Pfeiffer athletic events. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
A small ensemble of singers and keyboard, guitar, bass and drum players that performs worship music in the Chapel. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
An ensemble of English hand bell ringers that performs traditional and non-traditional repertoire on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
An ensemble that performs traditional and contemporary music written or arranged for multiple guitars. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
A small ensemble of two or more instrumentalists combined to perform chamber repertoire from all periods of music. Open to all students by audition. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
An advanced ensemble of women’s voices. By audition only. To register for 0SH, students must be registered for 19SH and have the approval of their advisor as well as the ensemble director.
MUSI 119Applied Voice (1/2-hour lesson per week) . 50 SH
Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. MUSI 128; MUSI 328 Applied Piano (1-hour lesson per week) 1 SH Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student.
Introduction to music history and practice with an introduction to basic notation and sight reading, and a focus on musical styles, music vocabulary, and hearing and comprehending music. No previous study of music is required. Open to all students.
3 SH Introduction and integration of the basic elements of music, scales, intervals, key signatures, triads and rhythmic Notation with the practical skills of sight singing, rhythmic reading, keyboard harmony and dictation. Both the theoretical and the practical portion must be passed individually in order to receive a passing grade. This course is open to all students.
Introduction and integration of the basic elements of music, scales, intervals, key signatures, triads and rhythmic notation with the practical skills of sight singing, rhythmic reading, keyboard harmony and dictation. Both the theoretical and the practical portion must be passed individually in order to receive a passing grade. This course is open to all students.
MUSI 125VBlues to Beyoncé: A History of Rock Music 3 SH
From its earliest beginnings to the present day, this course surveys the inception, evolution, and development of Rock music in America and abroad. In addition to in-depth studies of Rock music and artists who created it, students will examine the sociological, political, historical, and economic conditions which influence its development. Open to all students.
MUSI 129Applied Piano (1/2-hour lesson per week) . 50 SH
Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. MUSI 138; MUSI 338 Applied Organ (1-hour lesson per week) 1 SH Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student.
Introduction to the history and culture of the guitar with a focus on playing basic cords and beginning repertory. Students will learn basic musical notation and sight reading. More advanced students can pursue lessons or join the guitar ensemble. Open to all students. Limited guitars available for loan.
MUSI 135VRagtime, Bebop, Blues and Cool: The Jazz Tradition in America 3 SH
Jazz is sometimes regarded as America’s classical music. Its incomparable blend of blues, popular song, Latin rhythms and characteristics use of improvisation has markedly made jazz one of America’s most electric genres. This course examines the major periods of jazz and the role it played in shaping our socio-cultural identity. Open to all students.
MUSI 139Applied Organ (1/2-hour lesson per week) .50 SH
Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. MUSI 148; MUSI 348 Applied Woodwind (1-hour lesson per week) 1 SH Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. Course numbers for 1-hour woodwind lessons by instrument are as follows: • MUSI 1481/MUSI 3481 Flute • MUSI 1482/MUSI 3482 Oboe • MUSI 1483/MUSI 3483 Clarinet • MUSI 1484/MUSI 3484 Bassoon • MUSI 1485/MUSI 3485 Saxophone
MUSI 149Applied Woodwind (1/2-hour lesson per week) .50 SH
Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. Course numbers for 1/2-hour woodwind lessons by instrument are as follows: • MUSI 1491 Flute • MUSI 1492 Oboe • MUSI 1493 Clarinet • MUSI 1494 Bassoon • MUSI 1495 Saxophone MUSI 158; MUSI 358 Applied Brass (1-hour lesson per week) 1 SH Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. Course numbers for 1-hour brass lessons by instrument are as follows: • MUSI 1581/MUSI 3581Trumpet • MUSI 1582/ MUSI 3582 French Horn • MUSI 1583/MUSI 3583 Trombone • MUSI 1584/MUSI 3584 Euphonium • MUSI 1585/MUSI 3585 Tuba
MUSI 158; MUSI 358 Applied Brass (1-hour lesson per week) F;S 2 SH Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. Course numbers for 1-hour brass lessons by instrument are as follows: MUSI 1581/MUSI 3581Trumpet MUSI 1582/ MUSI 3582 French Horn MUSI 1583/MUSI 3583 Trombone MUSI 1584/MUSI 3584 Euphonium MUSI 1585/MUSI 3585 Tuba
MUSI 159Applied Brass (1/2-hour lesson per week) .50 SH
Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. Course numbers for 1/2-hour brass lessons by instrument are as follows: • MUSI 1591 Trumpet • MUSI 1592 French Horn • MUSI 1593 Trombone • MUSI 1594 Euphonium • MUSI 1595 Tuba MUSI 168; MUSI 368 Applied Percussion (1-hour lesson per week) 1 SH Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student.
MUSI 168; MUSI 368 Applied Percussion (1-hour lesson per week) F;S 2 SH Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student.
MUSI 169Applied Percussion (1/2-hour lesson per week) .50 SH
Individual instruction to develop proper technique, sound, tone production, intonation, rhythm, repertoire and musical expression. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. MUSI 178; MUSI 378 Applied Strings (1-hour lesson per week) 1 SH
F 3 SH This course assists students in learning and integrating aural, performance, analytical and composition skills involving diatonic melody and harmony. Both the theoretical and the practical portion must be passed individually in order to receive a passing grade. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1xx or passing a placement test
S 3 SH A continuation of MUSI 201 involving chromatic melody and harmony with an introduction to binary and ternary form. Prerequisite(s): minimum “C-” grade in MUSI 201. MUSI
Fundamentals of piano technique. Study of simple repertoire for beginners; major and minor scales; tonic and dominant-seventh chords; basic progressions in major and minor keys; sight-reading; transposition; and accompanying.
More advanced technique and repertoire. Study of major and minor scales; progressions in major and minor keys; introduction to figured bass; sight-reading; transposition; and accompanying. Prerequisite: MUSI 205, Class Piano I or permission of instructor.
Development of accompanying techniques essential to the professional keyboard specialist. Arranging and transcription from piano reductions and orchestral scores; standard choral/organ literature. Leading congregational song; appropriate methods of instrumental registration.
An introduction to the vocational needs, professional relationships, administration styles and teaching roles of the church musician. In addition to an overview of professional standards, emphasis will also be placed on music engraving skills, budgeting, recruitment, endowments, and fundraising.
Musicianship 1 is the first of four semesters of the music theory sequence with its accompanying aural skills lab. This course explores the fundamental aspects of melody and harmony in detail. Emphases are placed on rhythm and meter, notation, tonality, triads, composition and analysis, two-, three-and four-voice writing, and functional harmony through dominant seventh chords. These topics are supported by an aural skills lab that sight-singing and ear-training through the basic elements of intervallic relationships, rhythm, and chord structure. Use of programmed computer instruction in a lab setting to drill these skills. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 121 or passing a placement test or permission of Music Faculty.
MUSI 305 Music Literature I 3SH OR MUSI 306 Music Literature II 3SH Supporting Musical Knowledge (3 SH) Three SH selected from the academic course offerings in Music from level 200 or above. Applied Music Concentration (4 SH) Students will study an instrument of their choice (voice, piano, organ, guitar, percussion, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or otherwise) for 4 SH. All applied lessons for students working toward the music minor are corequisite with the appropriate large ensemble. (See Applied Music for Music Majors and Minors above.) Lessons may be and will be repeated for credit in order to achieve a concentration. Ensembles (8 SH) Students will participate in a large music ensemble (MUSI 100 or MUSI 101) for 8 SH, determined by which is most appropriate for their instrument. (See Applied Music for Music Majors and Minors above.) All ensembles may be and will be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times. Students may substitute one or more semesters of a different ensemble by appealing to and gaining permission from the entire music faculty. All students registered for applied lessons must register for an appropriate large ensemble.
F 2 SH Introduction of polyphonic techniques of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Formal structures and analysis of music in the Classical Period. Chromatic harmony. Prerequisite: MUSI 204, Music Theory II. Co-
MUSI 301, Musicianship III. Co-requisite: MUSI 301, Musicianship III.
MUSI 304Music Theory IV
S 2 SH Compositional techniques, harmony, formal structures, and analysis of music in the Romantic Period, and twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Prerequisite: MUSI 303, Music Theory III. Co-requisite: MUSI 302, Musicianship IV.
Exploration of the history and literature of music, with emphasis on development of standard musical forms and practice to the end of the Baroque Period. Students will gain critical thinking skills by answering written discussion questions about pertinent material and by writing a significant research paper. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
MUSI 505 Senior Recital and Research 3SH OR HUMA 500 3SH Students with an applied music concentration in piano or organ are not required Piano Class I-II (MUSI 205, 206). Students with sufficient piano skills may pass out of Piano Class I-II (MUSI 205, 206) by demonstrating the piano skills coverer to the keyboard faculty during the first week of classes in their first semester at Pfeiffer. Electives (7 SH) Students may choose seven or more hours of electives from any course 201 or above. At least 6 SH must be from academic electives. Electives may include upper-level applied lessons. Applied Music Concentration (8 SH) Students will study an instrument of their choice (voice, piano, organ, guitar, percussion, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or otherwise) for at least 8 SH. The series of courses listed as MUSI 118 - MUSI 179 and MUSI 318-378, designate private music lessons. Students must complete 4 SH in their concentration from MUSI 118-179. After passing their Junior Qualifying Exam students must complete at least another 4 SH from MUSI 318-378. All applied lessons may be and will be repeated for credit in order to achieve a concentration. All applied lessons for students working toward the B.A. in Music are corequisite with the appropriate large ensemble. (See Applied Music for Music Majors and Minors above.) For applied music course descriptions, see Applied Music under courses offered. 4 SH from one of the following applied lesson courses:
Introduction to repertoire, rehearsal techniques and vocal pedagogy of the junior-age voice (grades 4-6). Students gain experience using a demonstration choir.
Ranges, acoustical properties, practical usage and history of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments in groupings from small ensembles to full symphony orchestra.
Introduction to basic techniques of conducting, including beat patterns, phrasing, achieving balance, basic score preparation and analysis, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
A study of the impact of technology on the creation, performance, consumption and globalization of music. The course will include hands-on application of contemporary music technologies.
Continuation of the skills learned in MUSI 206, including more advanced technique and repertoire. Study of major, minor, augmented, and diminished chords and arpeggios; major-minor and diminished 7th chords and arpeggios; all major and minor scales; simple harmonization in major and minor keys; sight-reading; transposition. Prerequisite: MUSI 206, Class Piano II or permission of instructor.
Continuation of the skills learned in MUSI 206, including more advanced technique and repertoire. Study of major, minor, augmented, and diminished chords and arpeggios and their inversion; all major and minor scales at least two octaves in eight note at quarter note= M.M. 100; harmonization in major and minor key; sight-reading; transportation. Prerequisite: MUSI 207, Class Piano III or permission of instructor.
Musicianship III is the third of four semesters of the music theory sequence. Topics to be covered will include: a review of secondary dominants and leading-tone chords, phrase rhythm and motivic analysis, modulations by common chord, other modulatory techniques, mode mixture, the intensification of the predominant with Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, enharmonic spellings and modulations, further elements of the harmonic vocabulary, and a brief introduction to the analysis of musical form. Students will continue to use appropriate technologies for the study of music theory. Lab study includes aural recognition of these constructs as practiced in class and aided by computer-assisted instruction. Prerequisite(s): minimum “C-” grade in MUSI 212, Musicianship II.
S 4 SH Musicianship IV is the fourth of four semesters of the music theory sequence. Topics to be covered will include: new approaches to tonal writing, analysis of non-serial atonal music, analysis of twelve-tone music, neoclassicism, post- 1945 serialism, and expansion of approaches to rhythm, aleatoric music, sound mass, post-modernism and the use of quotation, minimalism, and present directions in compositional practice. Students will continue to use appropriate technologies for the study of music theory. In the aural skills lab, students will apply their knowledge of these topics by demonstrating their aural skills through pitch and rhythmic dictation, sight-singing, performance, composition, and improvisation. Students will also continue to use computer-assisted instruction in the study of aural skills. Prerequisite(s): minimum “C-” grade in MUSI 331, Musicianship III.
Ensembles (6 SH) Students will participate in at least one large music ensembles (MUSI 100 or MUSI 101) for at least 6 SH, determined by which is most appropriate for their instrument. (See Applied Music for Music Majors and Minors above.) All ensembles may be and will be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times. Students may substitute one or more semesters of a different ensemble by appealing to and gaining permission from the entire music faculty. All students registered for applied lessons must register for an appropriate large ensemble.
Special topics such as Musical Theater, Women in Music, or Wind Ensemble Literature may be offered as needed and according to the interest of the student and faculty.
F 3 SH Examination of the history and masterworks of musical theater, beginning with the birth of opera and focusing on musicals in the United States. Open to all students.
MUSI 401Twentieth Century and Beyond: History and Composition 3 SH
Compositional techniques and analysis of musical styles since 1990. Topics to be covered will include new approaches to tonal or centric writing, no-serial atonal music, twelve-tone music, neoclassicism, post- 1945 serialism, expansion of approaches to rhythm, aleatory music, sound mass, post- modernism and the use of quotation, minimums, and present directions in compositional practice. Prerequisite(s): minimum “C-“grade in MUSI 331 Musicianship III, or by permission of the instructor.
S 3 SH Presentation of a full-length recital in the applied music concentration. Students prepare a paper on the music to be performed and write program notes for the recital performance. The paper and program notes must be completed and approved by his or her applied teacher two weeks prior to the date of the student’s recital hearing. The recital will be performed within two weeks after successful completion of the recital hearing. Students will refer to this research when introducing each piece during the recital program. senior level.
Presentation of a full-length recital in the applied music concentration. Students prepare at least a 15-page paper on the music to be performed. Students write program notes for the recital performance as well as a press release. The paper and program notes must be completed and approved by the instructor and the applied teacher two weeks prior to the date of the student’s recital hearing. The recital will be performed within two weeks after successful completion of the recital hearing. Students will also complete a performance and employment application portfolio. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the applied instructor. Co-
A one-hour meeting every week for all music students. Classes include opportunities to perform, lectures pertinent to all music students, and attendance and performance at campus concerts, recitals, and music lectures. Taken concurrently with each semester of applied music.
