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MUSC 221-Orchestral Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 121 or MUSC 122 or permission of
instructor
(formerly MU 221)
Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras
as the basis for study and performance. Open to
all students with permission of the instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 222-Orchestral Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 121 or MUSC 122 or permission of
instructor
(formerly MU 222)
Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras
as the basis for study and performance. Open to
all students with permission of the instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 223-Wind Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 123 or MUSC 124 or permission of
instructor
(formerly MU 223)
Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as the
basis for further study and performance. 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 224-Wind Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 123 or MUSC 124 or permission of
instructor
(formerly MU 224)
Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as the
basis for further study and performance. 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 230-Studio Recording Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 135
(formerly MU 230)
Focuses on contemporary recording techniques
associated with popular music production. Topics
include multi-track recording, overdubbing, MIDI,
and project management.
MUSC 235-Advanced Audio Production (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 130
(formerly MU 235)
Provides in-depth study and practical application
of the tools and techniques used in professional
audio recording in a variety of musical styles at
a professional level. Includes advanced practical
training in signal processing, mixing, and mastering.
Additional topics include audio for video and product
delivery.
MUSC 240-MIDI Music Production Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 130; Prerequisite or Co-requisite:
MUSC 103
(formerly MU 240)
Explores electronic music production. Students will
produce electronic music using a variety of software
and techniques. Topics will include notation, MIDI
and controller programming, sampling, sequencing,
virtual instruments, synthesizers, and production
techniques.
MUSC 250-Music Industry Practicum and
Seminar (1)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MUSC 230
Uses seminar/discussion approach and practicum
experience to analyze the role and functions of the
producer and recording engineer in the professional
studio recording environment. Emphasis is on the
application of project planning and multi-track
recording strategies, artist development issues in
the studio, and role development as a producer and
recording engineer.
MUSC 251-Class Piano III (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 152
(formerly MU 251)
Continues material presented in Class Piano II. New
keyboard skills include scales and chord progressions
in simple minor keys as well as more complicated
major keys. Students will learn and perform two-
hand repertoire featuring melody and various types
of chord accompaniments to a basic standard.
Elements of keyboard technique will continue to
be developed. Regular individual practice on a
keyboard/piano is expected.
MUSC 252-Class Piano IV (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 251
(formerly MU 252)
Continues material presented in Class Piano III.
New keyboard skills include arpeggios, greater
independence of hands in polyphonic repertoire, and
playing in a greater variety of styles (classical, blues,
folk, etc.). All major and minor scales will be learned,
hands together in one octave. Students will learn
and perform two-hand repertoire featuring melody
and various types of chord accompaniments to a
level consistent with a secondary keyboard major
in a four-year music program. Elements of keyboard
technique will continue to be developed. Regular
individual practice on a keyboard/piano is expected.
MUSC 272-Second Year Piano (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 272)
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 273-Second Year Piano (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 273)
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 274-Second Year Voice (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 274)
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 275-Second Year Voice (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 275)
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.
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