27 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.
This course is a systematic approach to music fundamentals that connects theory with musical practice. Basics of notation are reviewed, and the rudiments of harmony are introduced. Specific attention is given to harmonic function and progression, triads and seventh chords, and melodic harmonization.
This course is a systematic approach to musical concepts begun in MU101. In addition to continued emphasis on triads and seventh chords, specific attention is given to melodic organization and introductory concepts of chromatic harmony.
This course is a performance-oriented approach to aural perception of rhythm, meter, intervals, and scales. Through systematic training in recognition, identification, and performance of these musical elements, students will develop a “hearing” eye and a “seeing” ear. Special emphasis is given to sight–singing, error detection, and rhythmic and melodic dictation.
This course is a systematic approach to advanced musical concepts related to functional tonality. Specific attention is given to chromatic harmony and formal organization. A sample of genres studies includes Variations, Fugue, and Rondo. Prerequisites: MU101, MU102.
This course is a continuation of the musical concepts presented in MU201. Specific attention is given to late-Romantic and 20th century compositional techniques. Course material will discuss the expansion of functional tonality and introduce post-tonal theory concepts and analysis techniques. Prerequisites: MU101, MU102, MU201.
This course is a performance-oriented approach to aural perception of rhythm, meter, intervals, and scales. Through systematic training in recognition, identification, and performance of these musical elements, students will develop a “hearing” eye and a “seeing” ear. Special emphasis is given to sight-singing, error detection, inversions of the triad and 7th chords, as well as rhythmic and melodic dictation. Concepts and skills from MU104 are elaborated and further refined. Prerequisite: MU104.
This course prepares choral directors to successfully teach good vocal technique in the choral rehearsal. Through proper application of appropriate exercises to particular vocal problems—breathing, support, diaphragm activity, resonance, range extension, register consistency, vowel, modification, etc.—students will learn how to develop a beautiful choral sound. The class will function as a workshop in which students will develop their rehearsal/teaching skills in front of the rest of the class.
A summary of the major movements, genres, and forms in Western music during the Ancient through Renaissance eras. Through reading of text and primary sources, listening to recorded examples, score reading, and class discussion, students will establish a foundation for musical analysis, performance evaluation, and aesthetic discrimination.
This course is an introduction to composition and arranging for traditional orchestral instruments, with a secondary emphasis on scoring for band and instrumental ensembles. By studying the distinctive sounds of instruments sounding alone, and in combination with other instruments, as well as the techniques employed to produce those sounds, students will learn how to translate any musical texture to an instrumental medium. Prerequisite: MU201.
This course is a summary of the major movements, genres, and forms in Western music from Ancient Music through the Renaissance Era and during the 17th and 18th centuries. Through reading of text and primary sources, listening to recorded examples, score reading, and class discussion, students will establish a foundation for musical analysis, performance evaluation, and aesthetic discrimination.
This course is a summary of the major movements, genres, and forms in Western music during the Romantic Era. Through reading of text and primary sources, listening to recorded examples, score reading, and class discussion, students will establish a foundation for musical analysis, performance evaluation, and aesthetic discrimination.
This course is a summary of the major movements, genres, and forms in Western music during the Twentieth Century. Through reading of text and primary sources, listening to recorded examples, score reading, and class discussion, students will establish a foundation for musical analysis, performance evaluation, and aesthetic discrimination.
This course is designed to advance the student’s facility in the art of playing the piano through the study of technique, style, musicality, keyboard theory, performance practice, repertoire, practice methods, and pedagogical awareness. Students will have the opportunity to perform individually and as an ensemble. Daily and consistent practice is expected in order for the student to progress and develop.
This course is an introduction to percussion instruments that prepares directors of instrumental ensembles for confident, effective rehearsing and coaching. Students will learn the fundamentals of performance, with particular attention given to technical problems and the selection and care of instrument.
This course is an introduction to string instruments that prepares directors of instrumental ensembles for confident, effective rehearsing and coaching. Students will learn the fundamentals of performance, with particular attention given to tone production, intonation, technical problems, and the selection and care of instruments.
This is a performance ensemble consisting of instrumentalists and singers who both rehearse and perform weekly for the purpose of leading corporate “gospel worship” in chapel. Instruction will be provided that serves to advance the student’s understanding of and love for a gospel-centered worship philosophy, worship theory, worship performance practice, worship practice methods, worship repertoire, and worship performance. Prerequisite: audition.
This course is an introduction to woodwind instruments that prepares directors of instrumental ensembles for confident, effective rehearsing and coaching. Students will learn the fundamentals of performance, with particular attention given to tone production, intonation, technical problems, and the selection and care of instruments
Class Voice I is designed to advance the student’s facility in the art of singing beautifully (bel canto) through the study of technique, style, musicality, performance practice, repertoire, practice methods, and pedagogical awareness. Students will have the opportunity to perform individually and as a group. Daily and consistent practice is expected in order to progress and develop.
Class Piano II is designed to build on the concepts and skills from Class Piano I and to advance the student’s facility in the art of playing the piano through the study of technique, style, musicality, keyboard theory, performance practice, repertoire, practice methods, and pedagogical awareness. Students will have the opportunity to perform individually and as an ensemble. Daily and consistent practice is expected in order for the student to progress and develop. There is a class fee of $50. Prerequisite: MU322.
This course is an introduction to brass instruments that prepares directors of instrumental ensembles for confident, effective rehearsing and coaching. Students will learn the fundamentals of performance, with particular attention given to tone production, intonation, technical problems, and the selection and care of instruments.
Class Voice II is designed to advance the student’s facility in the art of singing beautifully (bel canto) through the study of technique, style, musicality, performance practice, repertoire, practice methods, and pedagogical awareness. Students will have the opportunity to perform individually and as a group. Daily and consistent practice is expected in order to progress and develop.
The Junior Recital serves as a checkpoint event that demonstrates a student’s growing understanding of the technical aspects of their instrument, performance practices, and serves as an application of accumulated musicianship skills. Junior recitals are given as part of a regularly scheduled General Recital.
ELEC Applied Music Major I (1) ELEC Class Piano II or Applied Music Secondary (1) ELEC Class Piano I or Applied Music Secondary (1) Fall Year 2 (15 credits) Spring Year 2 (18 credits) BI111 Bible Survey MA104 College Math II (or Math Elective dep. on ACT/SAT scores) HP101 Living Well (1) * MU202 Music Theory IV LI221C American Literature I MU306 Group Vocal Technique (2) MU201 Music Theory III MU332 Class Brass (1) + MU324 Class Strings (1) + MU370 Concert Choir (0) MU370 Concert Choir (0) PS204 Child and Adolescent Development SP100 Speech Communication * TH308 Theological Distinctives ELEC Applied Music Major III (1) ELEC Applied Music Major IV (1) ELEC Music History Elective (2) Fall Year 3 (16 credits) Spring Year 3 (17 credits) MU342 Junior Recital (1) ED422 Educating the English Learner MU370 Concert Choir (0) ED424 Teaching Music in Secondary Schools (2) MU401 Conducting EV220 World Religions * PH206 Worldviews: Humanities and Science * MU316 Orchestration SED320 Introduction to Special Education MU370 Concert Choir (0) TH480 Senior Seminar * PS308 Psychology of Learning and Education ELEC Applied Music Major V (1) ELEC Applied Music Major VI (1) ELEC Music History Elective (2) ELEC Music History Elective (2) Fall Year 4 (14 credits; block schedule) Spring Year 4 (12 credits) ED212 Assessment of Learning ED432 Student Teaching Seminar (0) ED323 Teaching Music in Elementary Schools (2) ED434 Student Teaching I (6) * ED421 Senior Education Seminar (1) ED436 Student Teaching II (6) *
In this course students will encounter and learn techniques and methods required to rehearse and direct instrumental and choral ensembles. In addition to learning basic conducting patterns and gestures, students will be introduced to score preparation, stylistic and expressive distinctions in conducting, and score reading that includes transposition and clef reading.
Applied Music Lessons – 2 credits Choral Ensemble –
This course is a historical study of the origins and purposes of the hymns of the church, including examination of hymns as theological expression, literature, devotional material, and musical expression. Special emphasis will be given to the importance and viability of hymn singing in the 21st–century church.
The Senior Recital serves as a culminating event that demonstrates a student’s accumulated understanding of the technical aspects of their instrument, performance practices, and serves as an application of refined musicianship skills.
Source: Clarks Summit University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
