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Note: A maximum of 12 credits in music ensemble courses is applicable toward graduation (this restriction applies to: Mus 184, 185, 189, 195, 196, 197, 198, 384, 385, 387, 389, 394, 395, 396, and 398).
MuP 170, 270, 370, 470 Applied Music
1 credit each termIndividual instruction in voice, organ, piano, guitar, band, and orchestral instruments. For nonmusic majors or majors taking a secondary instrument.
1 or 2 credits each termIndividual instruction in voice, organ, piano, guitar, band, and orchestral instruments. For music majors only.
4 creditsOffers music theory for the nonmusic major. Students learn to read music notation, study musical scales and rhythms, practice ear training, and develop simple songwriting skills.
3 credits each (must be taken in sequence)Offers music theory for the music major or minor. Covers scales, keys, meter signatures, intervals, triads, part writing, harmonic progressions, seventh chords and modulations. Placement examination covering music rudiments is given to all prospective Mus 121 students. Corequisites: Mus 124, 125, 126 (Aural Skills). Prerequisite: students must be able to read music.
1 credit each (must be taken in sequence)Development of basic sight singing and dictation skills utilizing diatonic melodies and harmonies with simple and compound rhythms. Corequisites: Mus 121, 122, 123.
3 creditsIntroduces available music and educational software. Covers practical applications of hardware and software specific to the field of music.
0 creditsMusic majors attend weekly meetings and a certain number of concerts each term, as determined by the music faculty. Ten terms of this course are required of all music majors prior to graduation.
1 credit eachCovers the fundamentals of correct voice production. Includes breathing, breath control, elementary study of vowels and consonants; phrasing, style, and interpretation of elementary songs; poise, posture, and stage presence.
1 credit each termInvolves individuals in small, mixed ensembles with intensive performing preparation. Designed for both instrumental and vocal students. Auditioned.
1 credit each termStudents perform jazz literature, improvisations, and arranging techniques. Auditioned.
1 credit each termDevelops individual vocal performance abilities in a small group framework. Literature covers show tunes and swing choir arrangements. Auditioned.
1 credit eachOffers elementary keyboard lessons in a class setting.
1 credit each termDevelopment of individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for band. Auditioned.
1 credit each termDevelops individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for orchestra. Qualified students must be admitted by audition to the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra.
1 credit each termDevelops individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of music such as oratorio, double chorus, and a cappella compositions. Auditioned.
1 creditDevelops individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of orchestral literature appropriate for ability level of the ensemble. Auditioned.
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4 creditsSurveys historical periods and musical styles that emanate from European cultural roots. Study includes the historical development of Western music from its roots in Greek culture to the present day. Emphasizes style periods from the Middle Ages to the present.
4 creditsSurveys nonwestern musical cultures. Focuses on musical events in cultural regions throughout the world, including north and south India, the Middle East, China, Japan, Indonesia, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Native America, and ethnic North America.
2 creditsSurveys the history, development, and impact of these twentieth century musical styles. Includes African American music.
3 credits each (must be taken in sequence)Examines secondary dominants, modulation, chromatic writing, augmented sixth chords, extension of tonality, twentieth century techniques, and functional keyboard harmony. Corequisites: Mus 224, 225, 226. Prerequisite: Mus 123.
1 credit each (must be taken in sequence)Further develops sight singing and dictation skills utilizing diatonic and chromatic melodies and harmonies with complex rhythms. Corequisites: Mus 221, 222, 223. Prerequisite: Mus 126.
1 creditExamines elementary guitar techniques and style. Emphasizes use of the guitar in elementary singing and secondary general music classes. Students must furnish their own acoustic guitar.
1 credit each termCovers the principles of playing artistic accompaniments for vocal and instrumental soloists and groups. Practical experience is arranged and supervised. A maximum of 4 credits from Mus 251 and 351 may be counted as ensemble credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
1 credit eachIntermediate piano course intended to serve students who have completed Mus 194 or who have limited piano skills upon entering college. Emphasizes music reading, skill building, and tone production. Prerequisite: Mus 194.
Mus 315 Business of Music
3 creditsIntroduces various aspects of the music business, such as music in the marketplace, songwriting, publishing, copyright, business affairs, the record industry, music in broadcasting and film, and career planning and development.
2 creditsDevelops basic skills in the art of conducting. Covers baton techniques, phrasing, style, and cuing.
2 creditsDevelops conducting techniques for instrumental organizations. Prerequisites: Mus 323 and completed vocal and piano proficiencies.
2 creditsDevelops conducting techniques for choral organizations. Prerequisites: Mus 323 and completed vocal and piano proficiencies.
2 creditsIntroduces high brass instruments and snare drum. Covers trumpet, horn, the overtone series related to brass valves, intonation tendencies on brass instruments, and snare drum techniques. Includes conducting laboratory.
2 creditsIntroduces woodwind and percussion instruments. Covers flute/piccolo, B-flat clarinet/bass clarinet, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, fingering systems for woodwinds, intonation tendencies related to woodwinds, percussion mallets, and auxiliary percussion instruments. Includes conducting laboratory. Prerequisite: Mus 331.
2 creditsIntroduces low brass instruments, double-reed instruments, and percussion. Covers trombone, baritone, tuba, fourth valve trigger, oboe, bassoon, timpani, and drum set. Includes conducting laboratory. Prerequisite: Mus 332.
2 creditsOffers a sequential approach to teaching music (K-6) following the MENC National Standards. Covers techniques and philosophies in Orff and Kodaly through singing, playing, listening, moving, and creating. Examines how technology can be used in the elementary music classroom.
2 creditsExplores string instruments, stressing tone production and fundamental playing technique.
1 credit each term - maximum 4 creditsAddresses principles of playing artistic accompaniments for vocal and instrumental soloists and groups. Practical experience is arranged and supervised. A maximum of 4 credits from Mus 251 and 351 may be counted as ensemble credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
2 creditsIntroduces the use and practical application of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) as it applies to synthesizers and computers.
2 creditsExplores more advanced MIDI applications resulting in several projects using available software and hardware configurations. Covers elementary programming of digital synthesizers and computers. Prerequisite: Mus 356.
3 credits eachExamines the development of western European classical music, from ancient Greek music through the Renaissance (360); music of the baroque and classical periods (361); and romantic and twentieth century music (362).
2 creditsElementary School Choral Music: addresses teaching vocal skills in a sequential approach to elementary third-sixth grade students. Includes children's choir organization, rehearsal techniques, and literature. Introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet and English diction. Prerequisite: completed vocal and piano proficiencies.
2 creditsMiddle School Choral Music: addresses organizing and administering of the middle school choral program. Covers choral repertoire for middle school choirs and voice pedagogy for the changing voice. Emphasizes rehearsal techniques, score analysis, and Latin diction. Prerequisite: completed vocal and piano proficiencies.
2 creditsHigh School Choral Music: covers choral repertoire for high school choirs (includes classical and jazz). Addresses organizing and administering of the high school choral program and voice pedagogy for developing voices. Includes rehearsal practicum and German diction. Prerequisite: completed vocal and piano proficiencies.
1 credit each termInvolves individuals in small mixed ensembles with intensive performance preparation. Designed for students studying voice or instruments. Auditioned.
1 credit each termStudents perform jazz literature, improvisation, and arranging techniques. Auditioned.
1 credit each termDevelops vocal jazz techniques in a select, small group setting. Corequisite: Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Mus 189 or 389). Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
1 credit each termDevelops individual vocal performance abilities in a small group framework. Literature covers show tunes and swing choir arrangements. Auditioned.
1 credit each termDevelops individual performance abilities in a select, small group framework. Literature includes madrigals as well as other chamber choir literature. This is an advanced group that requires individual, independent preparation. Auditioned. Corequisite: Mus 197 or 397.
1 credit each termDevelops individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for band. Auditioned.
1 credit each termDevelops individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for orchestra. Qualified students must be admitted by audition to the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra.
1 credit each termDevelops individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of music, such as oratorio, double chorus, and a cappella compositions. Ensemble course. Auditioned.
1 creditDevelops individual performance abilities in a large group framework. Literature covers a wide range of orchestral literature appropriate for ability level of the ensemble. Auditioned.
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2 creditsStudents perform a recital or special project and complete a research paper. Details of the Capstone Experience are determined by the department advisor.
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2 creditsAddresses selecting materials and band literature for beginning through intermediate bands (grades 1 and 2). Includes music grading system and score analysis. Instrumental techniques emphasis is on the individual student's nonmajor instruments. Includes conducting laboratory.
2 creditsExplores advanced literature for concert band and chamber ensemble (grades 3 through 5). Includes score study and analysis. Covers rehearsal planning and techniques. Instrument techniques emphasis is on the individual student's nonmajor instruments. Includes conducting laboratory. Prerequisite: Mus 431.
2 creditsExplores literature for jazz ensembles. Covers band management and marching band techniques. Instrumental techniques emphasis is on the individual student's nonmajor instruments. Includes conducting laboratory. Prerequisite: Mus 432.
3 credits each440 covers form and analysis; 441 explores orchestration; and 442 examines the analysis and composition of eighteenth century contrapuntal style, with a brief survey of sixteenth century polyphony. Prerequisites: Mus 223 and completed piano and vocal proficiencies.
2 creditsAdvanced High School Repertoire: explores choral repertoire for advanced high school choirs. Covers historical performance practice, applied vocal pedagogy (teaching singing), and Italian diction. Prerequisite: Mus 374.
2 creditsSpecialty Choirs: choral repertoire for a variety of specialized interests, including men's choir, women's choir, and community chorus. Emphasizes schools of choral tone, multicultural choral music, and French diction. Prerequisite: Mus 374.
2 creditsChurch Music: organizing and administering a church music program. Choral repertoire for choirs of various ages. Introduction to Bell Choir literature and the organ. Prerequisite: Mus 374.
Mus 501 Research (Mus 501, 505, 507, 509 limited to 9 credits singly or in combination.)
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1 or 2 credits each term - maximum 6 creditsOffers individual instruction in voice, organ, piano, guitar, band, and orchestral instruments.
1 credit each termDevelops individual performance abilities within a group framework. Includes compilation of practical orchestra concert literature.
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