42 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 013Keyboard Musicianship III (1 hr) A continuation of the four-semester Keyboard Musicianship
sequence. Students further develop their reading fluency and technical skills. Class activities include repertoire, harmonization, transposition, applied music theory, playing by ear, ensemble playing, improvisation and accompanying. Students begin transposing instrumental parts and learning skills for score reading at the keyboard. Scales and arpeggios are reinforced (hands alone).
MUSI 014Keyboard Musicianship IV (1 hr) A continuation of the four-semester Keyboard Musicianship
sequence. Students further develop their reading fluency and technical skills. Class activities include repertoire, harmonization, transposition, applied music theory, playing by ear, ensemble playing, improvisation and accompanying. Students will prepare for the Piano Proficiency Exam administered at the end of this semester by the music faculty.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is not piano, or for music minors, or for non-majors taking lessons for enrichment, individual piano instruction, plus a one-hour studio class.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is not organ, or for music minors, or for non-majors taking lessons for enrichment, individual organ instruction, plus a one-hour studio class.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is not voice, or for music minors, or for non-majors taking lessons for enrichment, individual voice instruction, plus a one-hour studio class.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is not strings, or for music minors, or for non-majors taking lessons for enrichment, individual strings instruction, plus a one-hour studio class. The specific instrument is indicated in the section title.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is strings, individual strings instruction, plus a one-hour studio class. The specific instrument is indicated in the section title.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is not a wind instrument (other than flute), or for music minors, or for non-majors taking lessons for enrichment, a half-hour of individual wind instruction, plus a one-hour studio class. The specific instrument is indicated in the section title.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is a wind instrument (other than flute), individual wind instruction, plus a one-hour studio class. The specific instrument is indicated in the section title.
Hour(s) For music majors whose concentration is not guitar, or for music minors, or for non-majors taking lessons for enrichment, individual guitar instruction, plus a one-hour studio class.
Hour(s) A women’s ensemble open to all members of the Salem College community. Emphasis on developing good choral ensemble skills and building vocal technique. Audition required.
Hour(s) Participation in the Salem Band, the oldest continuing mixed wind ensemble in the country. Experience in performing classical and contemporary wind band music. Audition required. Scheduled exam required.
Hour(s) An exploration of the ways in which women have navigated and contributed to the musical world, including their roles as composers, performers and conductors of western art music, their roles as performing artists, songwriters and producers in popular music, and their contributions to music as a function of society. Students will examine how perceptions of women in music have changed over time and in different societies, as well as how women have faced discrimination and prejudice in the industry. Open to non-majors.
Hour(s) This course is designed to give the keyboard major practical and theoretical knowledge of the fundamentals of a holistic, healthful technique. It addresses biomechanics, keyboard mechanics, wellness and instructions in the fundamentals of healthful sound production through the Lister-Sink Method. Students apply principles of injury-preventive technique to basic keyboard exercises, studies and graduated repertoire. Instruction includes a beginning week of intensive daily workshops, followed by a weekly group and private lessons, as well as guest lectures.
Hour(s) This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of western music theory, including notation, rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre. The course will explore both theoretical content and practical application at the keyboard. No previous musical knowledge is assumed. Open to non-majors.
Hour(s) This course builds upon the foundational knowledge gained in MUSI 119 . Students will explore the concepts of western music theory as it relates to art, popular and traditional music. In addition to acquiring theoretical concepts, students will continue to apply these ideas at the keyboard and through activities including composition and songwriting. Open to non-majors.
Hour(s) This course presents an overview of the history of western art music, from the music of Ancient Greece to the living art of composers today. It is designed for students with little or no background in music who would like to develop a better understanding of differences in musical styles as well as an appreciation of the musical arts and the composers and compositions that have shaped the world today. Open to non-majors.
Hour(s) Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Open to students with a 2.0 cumulative average and permission of the director of the School of Music. Independent study may take the form of readings, research, conference, project and/or field experience. Independent study may be taken for a total of four courses, no more than two in any term.
MUSI 217Music History II (3 hrs) Continuing studies of music history, beginning around 1600 and continuing
through 1800. Prerequisites: MUSI 118 and MUSI 213. MUSI 218. Music History III (3 hrs) Continuing studies of music history, from 1800 to the present. Prerequisite: MUSI 217.
Hour(s) An investigation of a topic at the intersection of music and health. The specific course will vary but may include topics such as music and mental health, death and dying in music, and/or gender and sexuality in music. May be taken more than once with a different topic.
Hour(s) The Alexander Technique teaches instrumentalists and singers to identify and prevent unnecessary patterns of tension during practice and performance. Study of the technique improves coordination, promotes ease and freedom of movement and helps the musician avoid strain and injury. May be repeated for credit.
Hour(s) An investigation of a topic of importance to the contemporary musician. The specific course content will vary in response to new developments in music-either in technology, research or practice- or in response to the needs of current students.
MUSI 232Vocal Literature (4 hrs) An examination of primarily secular song literature from the 17th through
the early 20th centuries, with an emphasis on the German Lied of the 19th and early 20th century and the French Melodie of the same period. Emphasis on performance styles and on the great singers. Prerequisite: MUSI 218.
Hour(s) This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of methodologies for research in the visual and performing arts, including but not limited to the fields of studio art, design, architecture, art history, musicology, and performance. Students will become familiar with different style guides, different categories of analysis, and different manners of communicating research. The course will culminate in a research paper and presentation. Open to non-majors.
Hour(s) This course examines music’s role as a means of communication and expression and explores various styles of music and specific compositions within their historical and sociocultural contexts. Topics may include but are not limited to western art music, film music, and popular music. Open to upper-level non-majors.
Hour(s) The purpose of this course is to develop a working (anatomical and physiological) knowledge of the human voice and an understanding of healthful vocal technique. Also includes the practical application of this knowledge to teaching voice. Students complete 10 weeks of student teaching.
Hour(s) An opportunity to apply knowledge and skills that the student has learned in coursework in a real work setting, the music internship provides the music major with an opportunity to experience career possibilities in music in off-campus and/or on-campus settings. Possible assignments may include studio teaching, Suzuki teaching, church music experience, experience with performing organizations, etc.
MUSI 285Intermediate Recital (0 hrs) A half recital (one-half hour of music). This is one of two required
recitals for bachelor of music students. Recommended to be given in the spring of junior year. Bachelor of arts degree students who give a senior recital must Salem up for this course. Coursework includes preparation of all music for the recital and preparation of program materials. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Hour(s) Open to juniors and seniors with a 3.5 average in music; subject to the approval of the director the School of Music. Honors work may be taken for a total of no more than two courses.
MUSI 316Music Technology (3 hrs) A survey of digital tools and equipment used in making music. Areas of
science (acoustics), aesthetics, and the history of sound production and reproduction will contextualize the course. Following this introduction, a hands-on approach to using some of these tools of digital technology will take place in the new Salem College Audio Studio. Creative projects include work with MIDI synthesizers, sequencers, and microphones. Music teachers, performers, composers, and arrangers will learn practical ways of using technology to communicate, educate, and entertain. Prerequisite: Students must have passed the Keyboard Proficiency Exam or have permission from the instructor.
MUSI 330Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques (2 hrs) The primary focus of this course is the development
of the psychomotor skills needed for clear and expressive conducting (with and without baton), plus the study of and experience in the nuances of basic conducting techniques. Problem solving and decision-making are emphasized with a regard to tempo, dynamics, performers’ abilities, difficulty of music, instrumentation, balance, blend, pitch, rhythmic accuracy, and score reading. Prerequisite: MUSI 162 or permission of instructor. 214
MUSI 390Senior Seminar (2 hrs) The purpose of this capstone course is two-fold: First, to synthesize the
various aspects of musical training—music history, theory and performance--in performance, critical listening, and written critiquing. Second, to explore components of creative entrepreneurship in preparation for entering the music profession. Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the role of gender in the development of individuals, societies and cultures and on the construction of gender by societies and cultures. Emphasis is placed upon the intersection of gender with race, class, ethnicity, age and sexuality and on issues of bias, inequality and male privilege. Students in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies are encouraged to think critically and analytically; to explore a variety of disciplinary approaches to the interpretation of human experience; to use their own gendered life experience while at the same time trying to see the world through others’ eyes; and to create bridges between the academic and the experiential. Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minor requires completion of six courses, of which no more than two may come from a single discipline, with the exception of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. At least three of the six courses must be taken at Salem. Required Core Course:
