Music

This ensemble performs a wide range of gospel music, both on- and off-campus. Repeatable for credit. 

An introduction to the Western musical traditions. Students will begin by surveying the fundamental aspects of musical language, including notation and basic theory, and then proceed to an examination of several compositions, ranging from symphonies and operas to the avant-garde and popular works of the 20th century.

A study of diatonic harmonic practice, beginning with triads and ending with seventh chords. Other topics include cadence types, nonharmonic tones, phrase structure, voice leading, and harmonic progression.

Designed for students with little or no piano background. Explores basic methodology of keyboard technique, sight-reading, and repertoire building. Must be taken with little or no piano experience as preparation for piano proficiency. May be substituted by the music major for one semester of MUS 151P.

Basic principles of singing for the student with little or no previous vocal training. Can be used to prepare music majors and non-majors to take private lessons. May be substituted for one semester of MUS 151V.

An ensemble that marches and plays at football games. Smaller pep bands will be drawn from the full ensemble to play at other events. May be repeated for credit.

Instrumental training in a variety of jazz styles. Performances will be scheduled for appropriate occasions both on- and off-campus. May be repeated for credit.

Training in band literature to all students with abilities on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Performances will be scheduled for appropriate occasions both on- and off-campus. May be repeated for credit.

Vocal performance in a wide variety of literature, ranging from larger choral-orchestral works to folksongs and spirituals. The Concert Chorale presents several concerts each year, both on- and off-campus. The Concert Chorale is open to any interested student who passes a brief audition. May be repeated for credit.

Instruction for beginning students in the fundamentals of guitar playing. Students must provide their own instrument. This course may be taken only once for credit.

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

Instruction for beginners and experienced players in playing the Great Highland Bagpipe, including applicable music theory. Experienced players may audition to join the performing pipe band, which holds weekly practice sessions and performs at numerous public events and competitions throughout the region. The band takes one to two major trips each year. Students without practice chanters must purchase their own. May be repeated for credit.

A study of chromatic harmonic practice, including secondary, borrowed, Neapolitan, and augmented- sixth chords. Other topics will include modulation, counterpoint, and form. A major project will be the composition of a fugue.

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

An introduction to the fundamentals of piobaireachd (the technique and literature of the classical Highland bagpipe). Students can expect to learn all basic embellishments used in ceol mor, as well as the use of cadenceds and simple phrase structures. The student will learn a minimum of one complete tune.

An examination of a major composer, genre, or repertory from a historical perspective.

An examination of a major composer or a group of works defined by genre or repertory from a theoretical perspective. Topics may also include particular analytical methods or the history of music theory.

An examination of a particular aspect of applied music studies, including historical performance practices.

A survey of the music of the world’s peoples in its social context, including the Americas, Africa, Europe, Indonesia, India, and Asia.

A study of the history and literature of the music of Baroque and Classical eras.

A study of the history and literature of the music of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

A survey of Christian hymnody and its role in worship from the first century of Christianity to the present, incorporating the study of selected texts, tunes, authors, and composers.

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

A continuation of MUS 263 to include a comparison of the various canntaireachd sources. There will be further study of phrase structures and the various advanced embellishments. Students can expect to learn additional tunes.

Study of varying topics in music. Includes a 2-week Nichols trip. Prerequisites will vary.

Conducting techniques for the music major, including score reading, rehearsal techniques, and performance practices.

Preparation for music majors working toward public school certification in music.

A course designed to develop the variety of skills required of the church musician, including service playing and anthem accompaniment, console conducting, the planning and selection of music for worship, and the development of a church music program.

This course presents the materials for and the methods of singing. It is designed for prospective teachers of singing.

This course presents the materials for and the methods of working with keyboard instruments. It is designed for prospective teachers of keyboard instruments.

Directed individual study in an area accepted for professional growth.

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

(By permission of instructor only)

Involved study including the various accepted styles of the current year’s Silver Medal tunes. Students will learn how to interpret music based on accepted fundamentals of ceol mor.

A capstone experience for the music major consisting of a project culminating in the form of a public recital, lecture recital, or lecture of a musicological nature.