This course explores the process of training voices specifically for the instrumental music major to achieve technical and musical understanding informed by the findings of Vocal Science. Topics include anatomical structures, maturational changes, voice classifications, the vocal process, sequencing of technical objectives and repertoire, therapeutic exercises, psychological issues and learning styles, diction skills, resources for the vocal professional, and specific schools of vocal pedagogy.
Occasionally
Recommended for general college students who wish to gain knowledge and the understanding of music as a part of their cultural heritage.
Every Fall and Spring in person, online every Summer and Interim
The three genres of blues, jazz and rock will be approached as major units of study. The section on Blues will be dealt with first, so as, to have a chronological approach to the course. This unit on the blues will conclude prior to the transition in Rock music. The course will then travel back in time to the end of the Civil War and trace the path of early jazz styles. With the timeline of the blues firmly in place, a comparison of blues and jazz styles and their influences of one another will be discussed in class. The final section of the course will pick up with the late blues style and the transition into Rock music.
Every Fall and Spring in person, online every Summer and Interim
An intensive review of music fundamentals is followed by basic elements, including introduction to the tonal framework, scales and modes, intervals, basic chords, and chords in tonal context. Functional harmony is introduced at the basic level to include tonic, subdominant and dominant harmonies. Emphasis is placed on melodic writing and two-voice textures from first through fourth species counterpoint.
Every Fall
This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward the goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures.
Every Fall
Melodic organization, thematic development and phrase structure are followed by non-chordal decorative pitches. Harmonic structures include the study of all diatonic triads, seventh chords, and their inversions in a functional harmonic context. Emphasis is placed on part writing in four-voice textures and analysis of diatonic harmonies and melody.
Every Spring
This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward a goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures.
Every Spring
This introductory course is designed for students with no previous guitar experience. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the guitar at a beginning level and will learn many of the different styles, skills and techniques required to become a successful guitarist. Areas of concentration include: correct posture, note reading, aural skills, flat-picking, singing songs, rhythmic patterns, chord study, finger-picking styles, musical forms, improvisation and performing experiences.
Every Fall and Spring
We plan to develop a Beginning Guitar Class II for the spring semesters
This introductory course is designed for students with no previous guitar experience. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the guitar at a beginning level and will learn many of the different styles, skills and techniques required to become a successful guitarist. Areas of concentration include: correct posture, note reading, aural skills, flat-picking, singing songs, rhythmic patterns, chord study, finger-picking styles, musical forms, improvisation and performing experiences.
Every Fall and Spring
We plan to develop a Beginning Guitar Class II for the spring semesters
This course is the first semester of instruction for students new to the piano, and will assist in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Keyboard reading and technique are developed and theoretical principle of harmony and scalar materials are applied to the keyboard. Ensemble and solo literature is presented along with improvisational activities. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall
This course is the second semester of instruction for students new to the piano, and will assist in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Keyboard reading and technique are further developed and harmonization is realized throughout major and minor tonalities. Scalar and arpeggio techniques are covered as well as preparation for further requirements in the vocal/choral or instrumental area. Ensemble and solo literature are further explored. Additional fees may apply.
Every Spring
This course is the third semester of instruction for students new to the piano, and will assist in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Keyboard reading and technique are further developed and harmonization is realized throughout major and minor tonalities. Scalar and arpeggio techniques are covered as well as preparation for further requirements in the vocal/choral or instrumental area. Ensemble and solo literature are further explored. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall
This course is the fourth semester of instruction for students new to the piano, and will assist in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Keyboard reading and technique are further developed and harmonization is realized throughout major and minor tonalities. Scalar and arpeggio techniques are covered as well as preparation for further requirements in the vocal/choral or instrumental area. Ensemble and solo literature are further explored. Additional fees may apply.
Every Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Technology is changing the way we engage with one another, music and media at an extraordinary rate. It behooves us to keep up with that speed of change in order to stay employable, relevant, and to help engage future musicians in the way they experience the musical world. This course introduces you to various software platforms, giving you an opportunity to engage with those technologies at an introductory level.
Every Fall