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MUSC 182-First Year Strings (1)
(formerly MU 182)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is
held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded
as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee
schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 183-First Year Strings (1)
(formerly MU 183)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is
held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded
as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee
schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 184-First Year Guitar (1)
(formerly MU 184)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is
held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded
as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee
schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 185-First Year Guitar (1)
(formerly MU 185)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is
held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded
as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee
schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 186-First Year Percussion (1)
(formerly MU 186)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is
held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded
as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee
schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 187-First Year Percussion (1)
(formerly MU 187)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is
held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded
as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee
schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 201-Music Cultures of the World (3)
• Gen Ed Arts, Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: ENGL 101
(formerly MU 108)
Provides an introduction to the indigenous musical
expressions of countries around the world, including
African, Asian, Latin American, native North
American, and the Caribbean, emphasizing a global
perspective and artistic interaction of world cultures.
Considers origins, unique instruments, significant
genres, notable artists, and cultural functions.
Selected pieces are examined in detail through
directed listening. Topical writing assignments are
required.
MUSC 206-Ear Training and Musicianship III (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 107; Co-requisite: MUSC 211
(formerly MU 206)
Continues skills from Ear Training and Musicianship
II, coordinating with Music Theory III, including
harmonic dictations in chorale style, melodic
dictations with wider intervallic leaps and some
chromaticism, and rhythmic dictations of more
complex patterns. Sight-singing and keyboard
activities are commensurate with each student's
experience and ability. Computers available for use in
and outside of class time.
MUSC 207-Ear Training and Musicianship IV (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 206; Co-requisite: MUSC 212
(formerly MU 207)
Continues skills from Ear Training and Musicianship
III, coordinating with Music Theory IV, emphasizing
modal melodies, chromaticism, changing meters,
and modulations. In-class dictations will alternate
with individual keyboard and singing assignments
during class time. Computer workstations are
available for use during class time."
MUSC 211-Music Theory III (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 112; Co-requisite: MUSC 206
(formerly MU 211)
Continues Music Theory II, with further work on
modulations, dominant relationships, cadential
identifications, extended part-writing procedures,
altered chords, and analyses. Includes characteristics
of instrumental and vocal writing, the Neapolitan
six chord and augmented sixth chords, and
harmonizations with all types of chords and figured
bass symbols.
MUSC 212-Music Theory IV (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 211; Co-requisite: MUSC 207
(formerly MU 212)
Continues Music Theory III. Includes a review of
extended chords and binary and ternary forms, and
a more extensive study of large-scale forms such as
fugues, theme and variation, sonata-allegro form,
and the rondo. Introduction to late Romanticism,
Impressionism, and 20th century compositional
techniques using complex harmonic progressions,
whole-tone and pentatonic scales, and atonality.
MUSC 217-Choral Ensemble II (1)
(formerly MU 217)
Presents a variety of choral literature for study and
performance. Open to all students, and provides an
ensemble option for the second year of study for
music majors. Students participate as members of
the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.
MUSC 218-Choral Ensemble II (1)
(formerly MU 218)
Presents a variety of choral literature for study and
performance. Open to all students, and provides an
ensemble option for the second year of study for
music majors. Students participate as members of
the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.
MUSC 219-Jazz Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 119 or MUSC 120 or permission of
instructor
(formerly MU 219)
Studies advanced jazz songs and improvisation.
Discussion of complex theory, harmony, and rhythms
with practical application on chosen instrument.
Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in
end of semester concert. Private lessons on chosen
instrument recommended concurrently. Open to all
students with permission of instructor and provides
an ensemble option for the second year of study
for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen
instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 220-Jazz Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 119 or MUSC 120 or permission of
instructor
(formerly MU 220)
Studies advanced jazz songs and improvisation.
Discussion of complex theory, harmony, and rhythms
with practical application on chosen instrument.
Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in
end of semester concert. Private lessons on chosen
instrument recommended concurrently. Open to all
students with permission of instructor and provides
an ensemble option for the second year of study
for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen
instrument recommended concurrently.
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