127 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.
MUSC 102Wind Symphony1
Crosslisted With: ( MUSC 202 , MUSC 302 , & MUSC 402 ) Study and performance of a unique body of wind band literature each semester. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, characteristic tone quality, and band literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. Open to music minors and non-music major instrumentalists; not open to instrumental music majors. Audition Required: Contact the instructor to set up an audition. For non-auditioned concert band ensemble, see University Band. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of jazz literature each semester. Open by audition only to Longwood students who have prior experience playing jazz ensemble instruments. Not open to students pursuing a concentration in instrumental music. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of string orchestra literature each semester. Open to Longwood students who have prior experience in playing string orchestra instruments. Not open to instrumental music majors. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of choral literature each semester. University Choir is open to all singers without audition, though some musical background is helpful. Elements of note reading, solfege, vocal tone, and choral literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performance. University Choir meets separately (SA / TB) and together (SATB) as needed. Not open to vocal music majors. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of choral literature each semester. University Choir is open to all singers without audition, though some musical background is helpful. Elements of note reading, solfege, vocal tone, and choral literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. University Choir meets separately (SA / TB) and together (SATB) as needed. Not open to vocal music majors. May be repeated for credit.
Camerata Singers is a select SATB ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances of a wide range of choral repertoire. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; non-music majors are encouraged to participate. Contact the instructor to set up an audition. Not open to vocal music majors. SATB. May be repeated for credit.
Chamber Singers is a select SSAA ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances featuring modern repertoire for treble voices. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; non-music majors are encouraged to participate. Contact the instructor to set up an audition. Not open to vocal music majors. SSAA. May be repeated for credit.
The development of music reading and aural skills through recognition and execution, both written and oral, of pitch and rhythmic concepts. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 113 .
University Band is a performing ensemble made up of traditional concert band instruments (woodwinds, brass, and percussion). The ensemble performs a variety of repertoire throughout the semester and performs 1 concert on campus towards the end of each semester. University Band is open to all students and community members with any level of prior experience playing a band instrument. No audition is required. Instruments are available for students to borrow for no charge (first come first serve). Not open to instrumental music majors. May be repeated for credit.
MUSC 119Introduction to Computer Applications in Music1
An introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and computer music applications including music notation, sequencing, and other software. 1 period
Survey of the role of music in the education of children, including historical, sociological and philosophical aspects. Consideration of the relationship between assessment and instruction. Music Majors only. 1 period
By permission of department chair and applied instructor
Corequisite
None *Fulfills Civitae Core FAES AA
MUSC 157Beginning Ukulele1
Beginning ukulele for music majors or non-music majors. Study of fundamental ukulele proficiency, through a wide repertoire of folk and popular songs. Course is suitable for someone with no previous experience. Two class meetings per week. Students must supply a 4-string acoustic ukulele.
Beginning guitar for music majors or non-music majors. Study of fundamental guitar proficiency, through a wide repertoire of folk and popular songs. Course is suitable for someone with no previous experience. Two class meetings per week. Students must supply a 6-string acoustic guitar. *Fulfills Civitae Core FAES. AA
Study and practice in basic keyboard techniques, sightreading, memorization, scales, arpeggios and chord progressions. Introduction to the piano literature. Open only to music majors and others by permission of the instructor.
MUSC 165Instrumental Techniques and Methods - Strings1
An examination of the pedagogical materials and techniques appropriate to the instruction of students in instrumental music. Achieving a grade 3-4 technique in performance is required.
MUSC 167Instrumental Techniques and Methods - Percussion1
An examination of the pedagogical materials and techniques appropriate to the instruction of students in instrumental music. Achieving a grade 3-4 technique in performance is required.
Study and performance of a unique body of chamber orchestra literature each semester. Open to all Longwood students who have experience in playing orchestral instruments.
Crosslisted With: ( MUSC 102 , MUSC 302 & MUSC 402 ) Study and performance of a unique body of wind band literature each semester. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, characteristic tone quality, and band literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. Audition Required: Contact the instructor to set up an audition. Music majors or minors only. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of jazz literature each semester. Open by audition only to music majors or minors who have prior experience playing jazz ensemble instruments. Music majors or minors only. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of percussion ensemble and steel pan literature in a variety of styles each semester. Percussion ensemble/Lancer Steel is open to all non-music major and music major/minor percussionists without audition, though prior experience in an ensemble is required. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, instrument technique, and percussion literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of choral literature each semester. University Choir is open to music majors and minors without audition, though some musical background is helpful. Elements of note reading, solfege, vocal tone, and choral literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performance. University Choir meets separately (SA / TB) and together (SATB) as needed. Music majors or minors only. May be repeated for credit
Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None
Study and performance of a unique body of choral literature each semester. University Choir is open to music majors and minors without audition, though some musical background is helpful. Elements of note reading, solfege, vocal tone, and choral literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performance. University Choir meets separately (SA / TB) and together (SATB) as needed. Music majors and minors only. May be repeated for credit.
Camerata Singers is a select SATB ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances of a wide range of choral repertoire. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; contact the instructor to set up an audition. Music majors or minors only. SATB. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation and performance of scenes from operas, operettas, and musical theater, or complete works. Emphasis is on musical preparation, movement, and diction. 3 periods. May be repeated for credit.
Chamber Singers is a select SSAA ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances featuring modern repertoire for treble voices. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; contact the instructor to set up an audition. Music majors only. SSAA. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of flute ensemble literature in a variety of styles each semester. Open to all majors without audition, though prior experience in an ensemble is required. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, instrument technique, and flute literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. May be repeated for credit.
University Band is a performing ensemble made up of traditional concert band instruments (woodwinds, brass, and percussion). The ensemble performs a variety of repertoire throughout the semester and performs 1 concert on campus towards the end of each semester. University Band is open to all students and community members with any level of prior experience playing a band instrument. No audition is required. Instruments are available for students to borrow for no charge (first come first serve). Open to non-music majors as well as freshmen and sophomore music majors. May be repeated for credit.
The study of significant stylistic eras, major composers and compositions within the Western European concert music tradition. Not open to Music majors.
Survey of a wide sample of music from a variety of cultures found throughout the world, with a consideration of the relationship of World Music to geography, culture and history.
Study and performance of a unique body of chamber orchestra literature each semester. Open to returning string musicians only. Does not fulfill degree requirements. Students are expected to fulfill all requirements of the ensemble. The final letter grade will appear on the transcript but is not factored into the GPA. May be repeated.
MUSC 104 or MUSC 201 and permission of instructor and department chair
Corequisite
None
MUSC 302Wind Symphony0
Study and perform a unique body of wind band literature each semester. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, characteristic tone quality, and band literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performance. Open to returning students only. Does not fulfill degree requirements. Students are expected to fulfill all the requirements of the ensemble. The final letter grade will appear on the transcript but is not factored into the GPA. May be repeated.
MUSC 102 or MUSC 202 and permission of instructor and department chair
Corequisite
None
MUSC 307Camerata Singers0
Camerata Singers is a select SATB ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances of a wide range of choral repertoire. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; non-music majors are encouraged to participate. Contact the instructor to set up an audition. SATB. Open to returning singers only. Does not fulfill degree requirements. Students are expected to fulfill all requirements of the ensemble. The final letter grade will appear on the transcript but is not factored into the GPA. May be repeated.
MUSC 107 , MUSC 109 , MUSC 207 , or MUSC 209 and permission of instructor and department chair
Corequisite
None
MUSC 309Chamber Singers0
Chamber Singers is a select SSAA ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances of a wide range of choral repertoire. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; non-music majors are encouraged to participate. Contact the instructor to set up an audition. SSAA. Open to returning singers only. Does not fulfill degree requirements. Students are expected to fulfill all requirements of the ensemble. The final letter grade will appear on the transcript but is not factored into the GPA. May be repeated.
MUSC 107 , MUSC 109 , MUSC 207 or MUSC 209 and permission of instructor and department chair
Corequisite
None
MUSC 310Music Entrepreneurship3
Successful musicians, both classical and contemporary, have utilized entrepreneurial techniques, and entrepreneurship is becoming a necessity in music education, performance, and other music fields. In this course students will encounter examples of successful music entrepreneurs and develop practical entrepreneurship skills.
A theory/performance class designed to acquaint the student with improvisation in the jazz idiom. Technical competence on an instrument or in voice required.
MUSC 322Exploring African - American Voices through Art Songs and Arias by African - American Composers3
This course examines the solo vocal literature of African - American composers, who are often excluded from resource materials related to American art songs and operas. Through listening to audio recordings, examining the poetry/texts and exploring musical scores, students will discover historical composers as well as those still living, broadening their knowledge and understanding of African - Americans’ contributions to American classical vocal music. Students will utilize literary and musical concepts and historical perspectives (economic, political, cultural, racial) to assess the intent of the poets (in writing the texts) and the composers (realized in their art songs and arias) which were often based on societal and cultural trends that inspired the creation of the works.
Inquiry into one or more specific episodes in World History in which music functioned as a significant agent of cultural change. No expertise in reading music notation is necessary.
History of the art music of western civilization from 1750, with examples. Development of literal, interpretive, critical and evaluative understanding of the literature of music. Practice in communicative skills, including summarizing, presenting, and questioning, with independent reading. Open to non-music majors only with permission of instructor.
Study and performance of piano ensemble music. Includes both piano duet literature and duo-piano literature. Required of B.M. piano performance and piano pedagogy majors; open to others with permission of instructor. 2 periods.
Completion of FAES Pillar *Fulfills Civitae Core PAES AA
MUSC 340Instrumental Survey3
Survey of string, percussion, brass, and woodwind families. Study of history, members of each family, range, timbre, and transposition. Required of music education voice and keyboard majors.
Students, through observation and participation, are introduced to the daily routine and music curriculum (instrumental or choral) in the junior high or middle school, or high school.
MUSC 145 and Admission to Teacher Preparation Program
Corequisite
None
MUSC 361Instrumental Techniques and Methods - Brass1
An examination of the pedagogical materials and techniques appropriate to the instruction of students in instrumental music. Achieving a grade 3-4 technique in performance is required.
MUSC 363Instrumental Techniques and Methods - Woodwinds1
An examination of the pedagogical materials and techniques appropriate to the instruction of students in instrumental music. Achieving a grade 3-4 technique in performance is required.
Applied study and junior recital. One 50-minute individual lesson or equivalent each week. This course must be taken during the semester when the junior recital is scheduled. 3 credits.
MUSC 385Applied Primary, Chamber Music Performance2-3
50-minute individual lesson plus related studio class and recitals. Minimum one-third repertoire is collaborative chamber music performance of at least a trio (recommended) of student performers (no staff accompanist). Music majors only.
A study of the value and practical application of integrating the arts across all content areas of the curriculum with a focus on music. Students will gain an understanding of the role of the creative process in the classroom and will investigate the various means of expressing ideas, emotions and images through the use of music, art, movement and theatrics. Prerequisite(s) or
Study and performance of a unique body of chamber orchestra literature each semester. Open to all Longwood students who have experience in playing orchestral instruments.
Crosslisted With: ( MUSC 102 , MUSC 202 , and MUSC 302 ) Study and performance of a unique body of wind band literature each semester. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, characteristic tone quality, and band literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. Audition Required: Contact the instructor to set up an audition. Music majors or minors only. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of jazz literature each semester. Open by audition only to music majors or minors who have prior experience playing jazz ensemble instruments. Music majors or minors only. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of percussion ensemble and steel pan literature in a variety of styles each semester. Percussion ensemble/Lancer Steel is open to all non-music major and music major/minor percussionists without audition, though prior experience in an ensemble is required. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, instrument technique, and percussion literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of choral literature each semester. University Choir is open to music majors and minors without audition, though some musical background is helpful. Elements of note reading, solfege, vocal tone, and choral literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performance. University Choir meets separately (SA / TB) and together (SATB) as needed. Music majors or minors only. May be repeated for credit
Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None
Study and performance of a unique body of choral literature each semester. University Choir is open to music majors and minors without audition, though some musical background is helpful. Elements of note reading, solfege, vocal tone, and choral literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performance. University Choir meets separately (SA / TB) and together (SATB) as needed. Music majors or minors only. May be repeated for credit.
Camerata Singers is a select SATB ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances of a wide range of choral repertoire. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; contact the instructor to set up an audition. Music majors or minors only. SATB. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation and performance of scenes from operas, operettas, and musical theater, or complete works. Emphasis is on musical preparation, movement, and diction. 3 periods. May be repeated for credit.
Chamber Singers is a select SSAA ensemble devoted to presenting high caliber performances featuring modern repertoire for treble voices. The ensemble performs extensively. Singers are selected through audition; contact the instructor to set up an audition. Music majors only. SSAA. May be repeated for credit.
Study and performance of a unique body of flute ensemble literature in a variety of styles each semester. Open to all majors without audition, though prior experience in an ensemble is required. Elements of note reading, rhythm reading, instrument technique, and flute literature will be explored in a rehearsal context leading to public performances. May be repeated for credit.
University Band is a performing ensemble made up of traditional concert band instruments (woodwinds, brass, and percussion). The ensemble performs a variety of repertoire throughout the semester and performs 1 concert on campus towards the end of each semester. University Band is open to all students and community members with any level of prior experience playing a band instrument. No audition is required . Instruments are available for students to borrow for no charge (first come first serve). Open to returning non-music majors as well as junior and senior music majors. May be repeated for credit.
A survey of intermediate-level piano literature through listening, performing, and reading. Required of piano pedagogy concentration, recommended for piano performance concentration. 2 periods.
Study of composers and major compositions of wind instruments. Baroque to the present. May be combined with band and instrumental literature. 2 periods.
Study of materials, techniques, and methodologies appropriate for teaching music to elementary-aged children. Involves peer-teaching experiences, coursework, and a 6-week field experience in the public schools.
Study of methods and materials appropriate for secondary school choral music with emphasis on organization, festivals, curriculum, and vocal/choral techniques. 2 periods.
Marching band fundamentals class for instrumental majors who plan to teach on secondary music level. Involves classwork, observation at neighboring high schools during pre-game and half-time shows, and writing marching shows to be appropriately coordinated with music.
A continuation of Piano Pedagogy I with the inclusion of advanced topics such as class piano for music majors and practice techniques for the advancing student. 2 periods.
Skills and concepts needed to organize, administer, plan, teach, and conduct show choirs, musicals, jazz choirs, and a cappella choirs. Highlights techniques of management, fundamentals of stage production, and fundamentals of choreography and movement for singers.
Applied study and senior recital. 50-minute individual lesson or equivalent each week. This course must be taken during the semester when the senior recital is scheduled.
Students conduct an in-depth project in music under the direction of a faculty member and the Longwood Senior Thesis Committee. May be repeated as 499.
