18 courses with the subject MU, 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.
MU 101Introduction to Reading and Writing Music1098
An elementary course in the elements and fundamentals of music, stressing practical application of clefs, scales, keys, rhythms and meters, chords, and a functional knowledge of the general field of music. Includes the nature and organization of various kinds of performing groups, the business of music, and copyright and publishing aspects. No prior knowledge of music is necessary.
Review of music fundamentals, stressing harmonic procedures from a practical and functional point of view. Emphasizes use of chords and chord progressions and includes creative work at individual levels of interest and competency.
MU 101 or the equivalent with permission of the instructor.
MU 159Private Lesson Instructions1
Applied music, private instruction, is offered for piano, voice, guitar, and all orchestral, band and jazz instruments. Students enrolled in music lessons for credit take a weekly one-hour lesson. Applied music also may be pursued during summer session, providing that the proper number of hours are completed. Students are billed a performance music fee above regular tuition cost. The fee is equal to the tuition for one undergraduate credit. This should be seen as a great value as private instruction outside the university is considerably higher. May be taken more than once for credit. If the student does not own an instrument, they may rent one from www.musicandarts.com . Performance Study Instruments: Voice, Piano, Guitar (all fretted string instruments), Electric Bass, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright String Bass (Jazz or Classical), Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Jazz Voice, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Piano, Synthesizer, Piano Accompanying and Accordion. If your preferred instrument is not listed, contact the program director and it will be added. May be taken more than once for credit.
A performance course designed for students interested in singing in a variety of musical styles. Students will be given an opportunity to identify and perform classical, jazz, rock, pop, world and gospel music in a group setting. Students are instructed in sight-reading, blending as a group, musical styles and performance practices. There is no performance music fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
A simple and straightforward approach to preparing music and performing on guitar. Technique, theory, ear training, reading, repertoire, improvisation, musical idioms, composition, and interpretation will be included in practical application. A course designed to enhance the musical skills and perspective of the student. Creative and practical use of the materials necessary for performance on the guitar will be explored.
None for MU164, but students must have the skill and knowledge of each preceding segment for entrance into the next level, or permission of the instructor.
MU 180Chamber Orchestra-Director Valerie Levicoff2
A performance course designed for students interested in playing in a chamber orchestra (string players and instrumentalists. Performers will study ensemble techniques and interpretation. Students should own their instruments (or rent one) and have prior ensemble experience. There is no performance fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
Prior performance experience on a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) or enrollment in string performance study at Arcadia University as well as instruments (brass, woodwinds, percussion). If any discrepancy exists, an audition may be required to assess performance level.
MU 190Women’s Ensemble – Director William Nayden1
A performance course designed for female students interested in singing in a variety of musical styles. Students will be given an opportunity to identify and perform classical, jazz, rock, pop, world and gospel music in a group setting. Students are instructed in blending as a group, musical styles and performance practices. There is no performance music fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
Survey course tracing the development of musicals from the early 20th century to the present. Studies include the evolution of various styles, important composers, librettists and lyricists, and common performance practices. Considering significant social trends as they impact on this art form enhances perspective. This course is designed to acquaint students with the elements of this kind of drama with music and to enhance aesthetic pleasure through enlightened observation and timely indulgence. No prior knowledge of music is necessary.
A survey course designed to look at the influence of fairy tales across many different cultures and time frames: how they can be interpreted (i.e. Freudian, Jungian, Joseph Campbell, etc.) and how they have influenced the arts in various cultures. We will look at song, opera, drama, film, Broadway Musical, video, ballet, animation, and a number of other artistic outlets in which the fairy tale is of primary importance.
This course is a unique combination of lecture and participation in various aspects of a wide variety of non-western musical, artistic and cultural sources (for a more specific ‘tour of the world’ please see the schedule). In this course, which meets twice a week for 1.5 hours, the first meeting of each week generally takes the form of a lecture – students will have reading and listening assignments to prepare them for the week. This information will be amplified and expounded on during the first meeting. At the next meeting, students will go deeper with more analysis of the culture studied, and then will actually participate in making the music studied or creating and participating in a part of the culture we have been studying. In this way, students will read about the culture, it’s history, its rich artwork, it’s music, and anything else germane to the subject. Students will then be assigned a variety of audio and video examples illustrating specific musical aspects, and then students will attempt to re-create portions of the music and cultural legacy of the specific country or region studied. This gives them a much greater impact and appreciation of the culture than just reading, writing or listening.
Audio Engineering Level 1 is for students interested in learning to operate a digital audio workstation (DAW) to make sound recordings such as voice-over narrations, original songs, music soundtracks, podcasts, and audio content for the web. Students will produce, engineer, and mix their own recordings in both individual and group projects, covering fundamental audio skills including: MIDI sequencing, microphone recording, sampling, audio mixing, and project management. Students will gain valuable skills in audio production.
A performance course designed for students interested in singing in a variety of musical styles. Students will be given an opportunity to identify and perform classical, jazz, rock, pop, world and gospel music in a group setting. Students are instructed in blending as a group, musical styles and performance practices. There is no performance music fee for this course. May be taken more than once for credit.
An introductory course in the use of music software for arranging, composing, and recording music, stressing the skills of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic functions in the practical applications of the basic theory aspects of creative writing.
Seminar in creative work in the various techniques, devices, and methods of organization employed in the art of composition. A course designed to acquaint the students with the various organizational styles of composing music, with the general objective of having them develop choices of their own in order to establish unique compositional languages.
This course is designed for students who have taken Level I and are interested in continuing to learn to operate a digital audio workstation (DAW) to make sound recordings such as original songs, music soundtracks, podcasts, and audio content for the web. Students will produce, engineer, and mix their own recordings in both individual and group projects, covering fundamental audio skills including MIDI sequencing, microphone recording, sampling, audio production.
MU286 or with instructor’s permission if the student has proven to have a substantial background in audio engineering.
MU 389Independent Study1098
Individualized study guided by a member of the faculty and reviewed by two professors, one of whom must be from outside the discipline of music. Scholarly research, creativity and interdisciplinary subjects are encouraged. Frequent consultations and a final paper are required. A fundamental knowledge of music is presumed, and departmental approval is prerequisite.
