2022-2023 Course List

This course is the first in a two-semester sequence, and it will explore the fundamentals of making music in the diverse fields of the music industry. The focus of the two-semester sequence is to expose students with no formal music training to how musicians communicate in the field. The content of these courses will introduce terminology, various types of music notation, basic vocal production, and basic piano facility as a foundation to private instruction and formal music coursework.

This course is the second in the two-semester sequence, and it will continue the exploration of the fundamentals of making music in the diverse fields of the music industry from the previous course. The focus of the two-semester sequence is to expose students with no formal music training to how musicians communicate in the field. The content of these courses will introduce terminology, various types of music notation, basic vocal production, and basic piano facility as a foundation to private instruction and formal music coursework.

Part 1 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.

Part 2 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.

Part 3 of a three-course sequence focusing on music theory, sight-singing, ear training, and piano skills.

Class instruction in keyboard. No experience with the keyboard is required. Functional skills, including technique, scales and chord progressions, solo playing, and ensemble playing are all incorporated. Assignments are made based upon the student's major and interests. Permission of Instructor required.

A survey of commercially successful popular music from roughly 1900 to the present--what was the music? Who were the artists? When was it first heard, and what were the factors that contributed to its success?

Goal Areas:

GE-06

A survey of career opportunities in Music Industry.

This course is designed to provide an introduction of the organizational structures and current practices of the modern music industry with historical perspective for the music business and recording technology student.

This course will explore the importance of creative expression within one¿s own personal journey. Through interviews, personal assessments, and class-led exploration of today¿s job market, we¿ll discuss how important an ¿artistic attitude¿ can be for modern business and each student's personal success.

An introductory course in musical creativity using technology, audio recording, and computer based music. Explore basic audio processing, routing, and live sound design, and creative projects that draw from experimental cinema, electoacoustics, EDM, and contemporary music. You don't have to be able to read music to take this class.SchedulingCheck current bulletin.

Goal Areas:

GE-13

This course will provide an overview of various music careers and will examine the attitudes and behaviors of successful professional musicians.

The Seminar in Music Careers is a broad overview of the exciting opportunities available to graduates interested in pursuing various careers within the music space. Sectors discussed will include the record industry, publishing and licensing, live entertainment, hospitality, education, non-profit organizations, and more. Class discussions will focus on balancing the types of jobs available while working with students to understand how to match their interests and abilities to appropriate opportunities. Additionally, students will also develop their own professional digital profiles to prepare for various career paths. Personal websites, social-media, and profiles on major job-sharing platforms like LinkedIn will be utilized.

Interview for admission to the music major. See your advisor for details.Grading Method

Prepare for, and participate in, a musical tour. Destinations will vary with each offering, and may include international experiences. Prior to travel, class sessions will deal with the music and culture of the destination. There will be additional travel expenses associated with the class. This class may be repeated for credit.

Goal Areas:

GE-06

Part III of a four semester sequence in Music Theory focusing on written music notation skills.

Part IV of a four semester sequence in Music Theory focusing on written music notation skills.

Part III of the four semester sequence focusing on sight-singing and ear training.

Part IV of the four semester sequence focusing on sight-singing and ear training.

Introduction to the basic concepts of jazz pedagogy/theory and improvisation used in teaching and playing jazz and contemporary music.Fall, Spring

A continuation of MUSC 119 Class Piano 1. Mastery of skills (technique, scales and chord progressions, solo playing, and ensemble playing) are demonstrated over the semester.

Prerequisites:

MUSC 119

This assessment will determine basic proficiency in playing functional and classical piano.

Activities in the Music Industry introduces students to multiple areas of the Music Industry through hands-on experience assisting both faculty and upper-class students in music related projects including concert promotion, record releases, social media marketing, community activation and other related professional areas.

Class will examine promotions from three perspectives: ¿The promotion of music and artists. ¿The promotion of other products, services and causes through using music. ¿ The presentation and promotion of yourselves as music experts in the real world. In addition, we will seek out and have conversations with established experts who can give us up to date insights into the rapidly changing world of promotions, branding, PR, social media, data analytics, and the various marketplaces that use music.

Technology applications for the K-12 music educator.