33 courses with the subject MUSC, 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.
Survey of various parameters of music (pitch, intervals, chord structure, scales, keys, meters, forms, instruments, dynamics, tempos) with simultaneous aural exposure to significant literature representing various styles from plainsong to present. Semester Hours 3.0
Introduction to a unique American form of music through its historical and musical manifestations. Listening assignments and attendance at live performances when possible. Semester Hours 3.0
Semester Hours 3
Total Credits 61-67 119 Theatre — Core Courses Elective Credits 29 THRE 105 or THRE 205 Item # Title Semester
Development of aural perception, including identification of interval, scale, and chord quality; dictation/performance of simple melodies and rhythms; development of basic keyboard skills. Semester Hours 1.0
Diatonic harmony; tonal and linear analysis; written harmonization of simple tonal melodies and bass patterns. Semester Hours 3.0
Continued development of aural perception, including identification of chord inversions, seventh chords, voice leading; dictation/performance of melodies, rhythms, primary chord progressions. Semester Hours 1.0
Principles of phonetics and skills of lyric diction for singing Italian, English, German, and French. International Phonetic Alphabet. Semester Hours 3.0
Contemporary issues facing music teachers in public schools, such as curriculum development, multiculturalism, special needs, music technology, and assessment. History of music education in America. Field observations. Semester Hours 3.0
Contemporary music education methods for the elementary general music classroom. Strategies for developing skills in singing, moving, listening, creating, and playing classroom instruments. Specific attention given to child development, special learners, and diverse musical instruments. Field observations. Semester Hours 2.0
Diatonic and chromatic harmony; tonal and linear analysis including modulation; analysis of small forms; transposition and arranging projects. Semester Hours 3.0
Continued development of aural perception, involving identification of chromatic inflection, irregular rhythms; dictation/performance of melodies, rhythms, diatonic chord progressions. Semester Hours 1.0
Advanced chromatic and twentieth century techniques; analysis of larger and twentieth century forms; significant research/analysis project. Semester Hours 3.0
Continued development of aural perception, involving identification of secondary chords, modulations; dictation/ performance of chromatic melodies, complex rhythms, highly inflected chord progressions. Semester Hours 1.0
in Historical survey of music history from antiquity to 1750, based on music developed in the European traditions. Stylistic and analytical study of the music. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Oral Communication in the disciplines. Semester Hours 3.0
MUSC 425 or MUSC 426 Elective Credits 0.5-3
Fundamentals of effective conducting: physical gesture and score study. Emphasis on posture, beat patterns, cutoffs and cues, articulation, tempo changes, and listening skills. Laboratory conducting experience. Semester Hours 2.0
Skills necessary for effective teaching in middle and high school choral programs. Advanced score study techniques, age- appropriate rehearsal planning, and rehearsal techniques. Methods of developing musical literacy in the ensemble, student assessment, and overall program building. Laboratory conducting experience. Semester Hours 2.0
Skills necessary for effective teaching in elementary, middle, and high school instrumental programs. Advanced score study techniques, age-appropriate rehearsal planning, and rehearsal techniques. Methods of developing musical literacy in the ensemble, student assessment, and overall program building. Laboratory conducting experience. Semester Hours 2.0
Additional Requirement: Item # Title Semester
Historical survey of the standard piano repertoire with emphasis on discovery of stylistic characteristics of major keyboard composers and their relationship to the development of the piano. Semester Hours 1.0
Skills and repertoire of the collaborative pianist. Vocal coaching and accompanying, choral ensemble accompanying, the piano in instrumental chamber music, and orchestral piano. Skills including sight reading, score reading/reduction, and transposition. Semester Hours 1.0
Music fundamentals. Practical experience in leading events with instruments and singing. Techniques and materials for utilizing music in a variety of cultural contexts such as publi school classrooms, civic organizations, and churches. No musical experience necessary. Semester Hours 3.0
For Voice Performance Area Item # Title Semester
Private Study in Principal Area 8 Ensemble Pertinent to Principal 4
Primary Instrument 6 Secondary Instrument 3 Ensemble 4
Study of a particular category of music in historical context; for example, American music, the symphony, music for the theatre. Variation in topics from year to year. Semester Hours 3.0
One Course From: Item # Title Semester
Required of all music performance majors during their final year of private study. One-half semester hour. Semester Hours 1.0
Independent research in a special topic approved by the department faculty, requiring the senior music major to apply analytical skills to a particular musicological or theoretical issue. Semester Hours 3.0
Studies in theory, history, or literature, under the supervision of a faculty member. Semester Hours 4.0
Independent research in a special topic for honors. Semester Hours 3.0
Independent research in a special topic for honors. Semester Hours 3.0
Source: Emory & Henry University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
