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Music - Undergraduate - Composition |
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MUSA 4570 - Composition VI (2)
Preparation of the composition portfolio, final editing of scores and parts, culminating in the Senior Composition Recital. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 1560 - Introduction to Composition (2)
Exploration of basic methods of music composition and study of fundamental compositional devices through a series of listening assignments and composition projects in both traditional and contemporary styles. Students will also learn and develop artistic sensitivity through non-musical elements including silence, emotion, text, and image. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 4599 - Senior Composition Recital (0)
Certification of satisfactory completion of senior composition recital for composition majors. Registration for this requirement should be done the same semester the recital will be given.
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Music - Undergraduate - Conducting |
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MUSC 1200 - Basic Conducting (2)
Study of the rudimentary mechanical and expressive aspects of conducting gesture, with emphasis upon development of students’ individual skills. Prereq: Music major. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3220 - Choral Conducting (2)
Builds upon concepts covered in MUSC 1200 , with particular emphasis upon conducting choral groups. Prereqs: MUSC 1200 and MUSC 2649 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3230 - Instrumental Conducting (2)
Builds upon concepts covered in MUSC 1200 , with particular emphasis upon conducting instrumental groups. Prereqs: MUSC 1200 and MUSC 2649 . Offered: Fall.
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Music - Undergraduate - Music & Worship |
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MUSC 2110 - Introduction to Music and Worship (2)
Introduction to music and worship ministry for students pursuing vocational ministry. Through exploration of ministry identity and practice, students are introduced to aspects of music ministry such as the theology and practice of ministry, the call to ministry, the philosophy and history of church music, and pastoral musicianship in the church. Offered: Spring. (Formerly MUSC 2150)
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MUSC 2120 - Music and Worship with All Generations (2)
Survey of music ministry in the church with attention given to the relationship between musical development and faith formation. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation, implementation, and ministerial framework necessary to lead children, teenagers, and adults in music and worship. Offered: Fall, on rotation. (Formerly MUSC 2180)
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MUSC 2160 - Introduction to Worship Leadership (3)
Introduction to basic principles and skills for worship planning and leadership. Attention is given to worship leadership practices that contribute to the spiritual formation of a worshipping community. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3130 - Singing the Faith (3)
Survey of the history and practice of congregational song, with primary focus on texts and secondary attention to functional use of music. Application of this literature in the design and leadership of worship. Cross-listed with RELG 316 . Offered: Spring, on rotation. (Formerly MUSC 4160)
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MUSC 3151 - Service Playing I (1)
Study of organ structure, registration, and repertoire; hymn playing; ornamentation; anthem accompaniment; conducting from the console. This course is required of all church music keyboard majors. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3152 - Service Playing II (1)
Study of organ structure, registration, and repertoire; hymn playing; ornamentation; anthem accompaniment; conducting from the console. This course is required of all church music keyboard majors. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 4140 - Worship Design (3)
Study of musical, theological, pastoral, philosophical, and technological principles that inform public Christian worship. Application of principles through guided experience in worship planning and leadership. Cross-listed with RELG 414 . Offered: Spring. (Formerly MUSC 3160)
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MUSC 4180 - Music and Worship Practicum (2)
Supervised internship with a mentor in an established music and worship ministry. Prior to registering for this course, student must initiate placement with a local congregation by submitting a cover letter and resume to the professor of record. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Music - Undergraduate - Music Education |
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MUSC 3300 - School Music (2)
Study of basic concepts in teaching music, designed for education majors who are not music majors. (MUSC 200 and MUSC 3300 meet the four-hour certification requirement for teachers.) Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3310 - Materials and Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades (3)
Introduction to Orff, Kodaly, and other teaching methodologies appropriate for teaching music in the elementary grades. Course content includes observation in actual classroom settings. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3311 - Vocal Techniques (1)
Overview of the structure, function, and care of the human voice as it is used in singing. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3320 - Materials and Methods of Choral Music in the Secondary Grades (3)
Survey of methodologies, materials, and processes used in teaching choral music in the secondary grades. Emphasis is placed upon vocal development and choral techniques. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3330 - Materials and Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music in the Secondary Grades (3)
Survey of methodologies, materials, and processes used in teaching instrumental music in the secondary grades. Emphasis is placed upon instrumental techniques and the development of instrumental programs. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3331 - Instrumental Techniques I (1)
Overview of techniques used to perform and teach the playing of woodwind and percussion instruments at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, with emphasis on beginning-level pedagogy. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3332 - Instrumental Techniques II (1)
Overview of techniques used to perform and teach the playing of brass and string instruments at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, with emphasis on beginning-level pedagogy. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3390 - Music Education Practicum (1)
Observation and assistance in school settings, for the purpose of broadening students’ understanding of the classroom environment. Designed for music education majors, students in this practicum spend three weeks in an elementary or secondary music classroom, observing and helping a teacher. Students observe the learning environment, teaching strategies, students’ interactions, classroom management techniques, and ways in which instruction is differentiated for diverse learners, especially for children with special needs. Offered: Jan Term.
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MUSC 4399 - Student Teaching Grades P-12 (12)
Supervised-teaching experiences. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Music - Undergraduate - Music History & Literature |
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MUSC 200 - Music Appreciation (2)
Introduction to historical and stylistic developments in music for non-music majors. Emphasis is placed upon listening, through recordings and live concerts.
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MUSC 2400 - Introduction to Music Literature (2)
A foundational course that prepares students for the comprehensive historical survey in Music History I, II, and III. Standardization of musical vocabulary, writing about music topics, and critical listening skills are emphasized. Although the focus is the Western cultivated tradition, non-Western and vernacular music is also included. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 2412 - Musicology I: Music of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (2)
A survey that extends from the early Christian era until the end of the 16th century, examining music and its relationship to political and religious history and to the other arts. Compositions are analyzed, both visually and aurally, to develop an understanding of the evolution of musical styles. Prereq: MUSC 2400 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3404 - World Music (2)
Survey of music outside the European-American classical tradition, with special attention to how culture shapes music and how music shapes culture. Offered: On rotation.
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MUSC 3423 - Musicology II: Music of the Baroque and Classic Eras (3)
A survey of the music of the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. Baroque and Classic musical styles are examined in the context of political and religious history and of the other arts. Prereqs: MUSC 2412 and junior-level or higher standing in the Division of Music. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3433 - Musicology III: Music of the 19th Century to the Present (3)
A survey of the music from the early 19th century to the present that examines the role of music in relation to political, social, and religious history, and to the other arts. Emphasis is on the western cultivated tradition, but certain aspects of non-western and vernacular music are considered. Prereqs: MUSC 3423 and junior-level or higher standing in the Division of Music. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3970 - Special Topics (1-4)
Unique, one-time courses, examining a particular topic in music. May be repeated, if topics are different, for a maximum of 8 credits.
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MUSC 4421 - Survey of Vocal Literature (2)
Study of major contributors to solo vocal literature and their compositions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 4422 - Survey of Choral Literature (2)
Study of choral forms and literature from c. 1450 to the present. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 4430 - Survey of Symphonic Literature (2)
Study of major developments in symphonic literature, with emphasis upon major contributors and their compositions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 4440 - Survey of Piano Literature (2)
Study of major contributors to piano literature and their compositions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 4450 - Survey of Organ Literature (2)
Study of major contributors to organ literature and their compositions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 4499 - Senior Seminar in Music (2)
Integrative study of connections between historical and theoretical aspects of music at an advanced level. Offered: Spring.
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Music - Undergraduate - Music Theory |
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MUSC 1500 - Music Fundamentals (3)
Required of entering freshmen with a deficiency in music fundamentals. This course includes, but isn’t limited to, the study of major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, basic rhythms, and meters, in the context of theory, sight singing, aural skills, and keyboard skills. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory I (MUSC 1510 ), Theory Lab I (MUSC 1511 ), and Class Piano I (MUSC 1941 ). Prereq: Musicianship Assessment administered by the Division of Music. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 1510 - Theory I: The Syntax of Music (3)
Study of scale construction, intervals, notation practices, major and minor key signatures, and rhythm and meter. This course concludes with introduction to diatonic part-writing. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory II (MUSC 1520 ). Prereq: Musicianship Assessment. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 1511 - Theory Lab I (1)
Development of basic sight-singing and ear-training skills. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory Lab II (MUSC 1521 ). Prereq: Musicianship Assessment. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 1520 - Theory II: Diatonic Harmonic Idioms (3)
Focuses on the fundamentals of diatonic part-writing and voice leading, culminating with the introduction of secondary dominants. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory III (MUSC 2530 ). Prereq: MUSC 1510 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 1521 - Theory Lab II (1)
Continuing development of basic sight-singing and ear-training skills. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory Lab III (MUSC 2531 ). Prereq: MUSC 1511 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 2500 - Introduction to Music Technology (2)
Introduction to basic aspects of the use of computers in music. This course includes a brief history of computer music, introductory hands-on experience with computer notation, electronic sound production, and sequencing. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 2530 - Theory III: Formal and Chromatic Expansion (3)
Study of chromatic harmony and binary/ternary part forms to include: secondary functions, modulation and tonicization, borrowed chords, the Neapolitan chord, and augmented sixth chords. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory IV (MUSC 2540 ). Prereqs: MUSC 1510 and MUSC 1520 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 2531 - Theory Lab III (1)
Development of advanced sight-singing and ear-training skills. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory Lab IV (MUSC 2541 ). Prereqs: MUSC 1511 and MUSC 1521 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 2540 - Theory IV: Analysis and Formal Structures (3)
Study of the development of chromatic harmonies, contrapuntal practices, and large formal structures of the 18th and 19th centuries with analysis of representative examples from music literature. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Theory V (MUSC 3560 ). Prereqs: MUSC 1510 , MUSC 1520 , and MUSC 2530 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 2541 - Theory Lab IV (1)
Continuing development of advanced sight-singing and ear-training skills. Prereqs: MUSC 1511 , MUSC 1521 , and MUSC 2531 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 2550 - Elementary Keyboard Harmony (1)
Specifically designed for the non-keyboard major, this course focuses on the realization of lead sheets and chord charts with a variety of accompaniment styles. Attention is given to recognizing and reproducing various musical styles. Prereqs: MUSC 1941 and MUSC 1942 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 2551 - Keyboard Harmony I (1)
Study of basic functional skills at the keyboard including harmonization with various accompaniment styles and melodic transpositions with chordal accompaniments. This course will allow each student to move at his/her own pace. No previous experience in these areas is required. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 2552 - Keyboard Harmony II (1)
Study of advanced functional skills at the keyboard. Emphasis is on keyboard improvisation and elaboration of written keyboard arrangements. Prereq: MUSC 2551 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3510 - Form and Analysis (3)
Study of the common microstructural phenomena in music. Emphasis is given to the growth process culminating in the macrostructure exhibited in compound forms and the common single movement forms: the binary and ternary principle, imitative procedures, variation procedures, sonata-allegro form, and the rondo principle. Prereqs: MUSC 2540 and MUSC 2541 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 3520 - Choral Arranging (2)
Introduction to basic principles of arranging for choral ensembles, both unaccompanied and with instrumental accompaniment. Students develop choral arranging skills through practical exercises exploring a variety of voicings and accompaniments. Prereqs: MUSC 2540 and MUSC 2541 . Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3530 - Orchestration (2)
Study of advanced concepts of instrumentation and orchestration: history and development of the symphonic orchestra, technical capabilities of orchestral instruments, practical exercises in idiomatic writing for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and scoring for full orchestra. Prereqs: MUSC 2540 and MUSC 2541 . Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 3531 - Instrumental Arranging (2)
Practical experience in the craft of arranging for instruments. Prereqs: MUSC 2540 and MUSC 2541 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3560 - Theory V: Post-Tonality to the Present (3)
Analytical survey of post-tonal styles, structures, materials, and techniques with an emphasis upon representative works from the late 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Prereq: MUSC 2540 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 4510 - Counterpoint (3)
Study of contrapuntal technique in 18th century style, including practical exercises in species counterpoint in two parts, canon, invertible counterpoint, two-part invention. Prereqs: MUSC 2540 and MUSC 2541 . Offered: Spring.
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Music - Undergraduate - Performance-Related |
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MUSC 0999 - Music Seminar/Recital Attendance (0)
Seven semesters required for all music division majors; four required for the music minor.
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MUSC 1610 - Diction for Singers I (1)
Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its application to Latin, Italian, and English diction for singers. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 1620 - Diction for Singers II (1)
Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its application to German, French, and Spanish diction for singers. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 2649 - Piano Proficiency (0)
Certification of completion of piano proficiency requirements for non-keyboard music majors. Such students must enroll for piano study each semester until the piano proficiency examination has been passed. Registration for this requirement should be done in the same semester as registration for MUSC 2942 or in the semester immediately after the examination has been completed.
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MUSC 4620 - Vocal Pedagogy (2)
Overview of the physiology and acoustics of singing and the application of this information to the teaching of singers. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 4630 - Instrumental Pedagogy (1)
Study of pedagogical techniques for instrumental performance majors in the student’s major instrument. This course is taught in directed study format.
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MUSC 4640 - Piano Pedagogy I (3)
Examination of the various aspects involved in teaching piano in individual lessons, from elementary to advanced levels of study. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 4641 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum I (3)
Observation and assistance with qualified piano instructors in studio settings. This course is designed for students majoring in piano performance with an emphasis in piano pedagogy in order to broaden their experience in individual piano instruction. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 4643 - Piano Pedagogy II (3)
Examination of the various aspects involved in teaching piano in a class setting–from teaching groups within an independent studio experience to the teaching of class piano courses at the college level. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 4644 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum II (3)
Observation and assistance with qualified instructors in class piano settings. This course is designed for students majoring in piano performance with an emphasis in piano pedagogy in order to broaden their experience in group piano instruction. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 4650 - Organ Pedagogy (2)
Introduction to pedagogical techniques that enable students to teach organ to persons who already have basic keyboard skills. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 4698 - Degree Recital (0)
Certification of completion of degree recital for all music majors. Registration for this requirement should be done the same semester the recital will be given. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: MUSC 2649 and applied instruction (MUSA) courses at the 2200/2300-level. Co-req: Applied instruction at the 3000/4000-level.
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MUSC 4699 - Performance Recital (0)
Certification of completion of performance recital for all music performance majors. Grading is pass/fail. Registration for this requirement should be done the same semester the recital will be given. Prereq: MUSC 2649 . Co-req: Applied instruction.
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Music - Undergraduate - Ensembles The 1000-level courses are designated for freshman and sophomore music majors and all non-music majors.
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MUSC 1720 - University Chorale (0-1)
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MUSC 1721 - A Cappella Choir (0-1)
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MUSC 1722 - Music Theatre Ensemble (0-1)
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MUSC 1723 - Samford Opera (0-1)
Performance of operas and operettas. Audition only, open to any major. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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MUSC 1724 - Opera Workshop (0-1)
Study of stagecraft related to opera and other forms of music theatre, including basic acting and movement. Students will workshop and perform short selections from operas, plays, and musicals. Open to all music majors and musical theatre majors. Non-majors need to request an interview with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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MUSC 1730 - Wind Ensemble (0-1)
Performance of appropriate wind ensemble works from all areas. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. May be repeated for credit. For advanced students. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 1731 - Orchestra (0-1)
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MUSC 1732 - Chamber Ensemble (0-1)
Chamber ensemble groupings of varying combinations including, but not limited to, Jazz Ensemble, Bells of Buchanan, Percussion Ensemble, etc. Grading is pass/fail.
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MUSC 1733 - Symphonic Band (0-1)
Performance of literature from all eras, including contemporary works for this medium. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 1739 - Marching Band (0-1)
Note: One semester of Marching Band may be credited for one general education physical activity course. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 1740 - Accompanying (0-1)
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MUSC 3720 - University Chorale (0-1)
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MUSC 3721 - A Cappella Choir (0-1)
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MUSC 3722 - Music Theatre Ensemble (0-1)
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MUSC 3723 - Samford Opera (0-1)
Performance of operas and operettas. Audition only, open to any major. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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MUSC 3724 - Opera Workshop (0-1)
Study of stagecraft related to opera and other forms of music theatre, including basic acting and movement. Students will workshop and perform short selections from operas, plays, and musicals. Open to all music majors and musical theatre majors. Non-majors need to request an interview with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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MUSC 3730 - Wind Ensemble (0-1)
Performance of appropriate wind ensemble works from all areas. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. May be repeated for credit. For advanced students. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 3731 - Orchestra (0-1)
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MUSC 3733 - Symphonic Band (0-1)
Performance of literature from all eras, including contemporary works for this medium. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 3739 - Marching Band (0-1)
Note: One semester of Marching Band may be credited for one general education physical activity course. Offered: Fall.
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Music - Undergraduate - Performance Instruction Credit for performance study is consistent with the National Association of Schools of Music minimum standard of three hours of practice per week for each credit. For undergraduate performance study, the first number of the course indicates classification level (1000-Freshman, 2000-Sophomore, 3000-Junior, 4000-Senior) while the second number indicates the amount of course credits: [i.e., MUSA 1151 (1); MUSA 2251 Piano (2); 3251 Piano (2); 4351 Piano (3)].
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MUSA 1117 - String Bass (1)
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MUSA 1120 - Percussion (1)
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MUSA 1125 - French Horn (1)
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MUSA 1129 - Euphonium (1)
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MUSA 1131 - Saxophone (1)
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