Fine Arts Music Program
| Students registering for any of the Music Theory
courses must concurrently register for MUSC 1607 until four semesters of
MUSC 1607 have been satisfactorily completed. To complete the course
satisfactorily, the student must attend ten approved concerts during the
semester in which the course is taken; of these, six must be events
sponsored by the College's Fine Arts Department, except in the instances
that will present a severe hardship, in which cases the department chair
may approve suitable substitutes. Students may receive only one concert
credit for a concert in which they are performing that semester. 0.000 Credit Hours 0.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1611 - Music Theory I |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 1708 or successful performance on
the Music Theory Placement Examination. Co-requisites: MUSC 1621 and MUSC
1607. This is the first of a four-semester sequence of courses intended to
introduce the student to the principles of music through visual analysis
and parallel keyboard harmony skills. Topics covered include rudiments of
notation, intervals, basic elements of meter and rhythm, major and minor
scales and key signatures, diatonic triads and seventh chords in major and
minor keys, with the introduction to principles of voice leading, harmonic
progression, figured bass, and cadences, with the analysis of simple piano
works and chorale examples. 2.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1612 - Music Theory II |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 1611 with a C or better.
Co-requisites: MUSC 1622 and MUSC 1607. This course is a continuation of
MUSC 1611. Topics covered include non-chord tones, first and second
inversion of triads, intermediate voice leading and harmonization using
diatonic seventh chords and non-chord tones, with the introduction of
basic formal (phrase and period structure) analysis of binary and ternary
forms in simple piano works and chorale examples. Keyboard harmony skills
parallel these topics. 2.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1621 - Ear Training I |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 1708 or successful performance on
Music Theory Placement Examination. Co-requisite: MUSC 1611. Through the
use of CAI and programmed audio tapes, this course develops aural skills
in sight singing (scale degree numbers-movable DO), dictation, and error
detection. Topics covered include major and minor scales, major and minor
triads, melodic and harmonic intervals, simple rhythmic patterns, single
line melodic dictation, and dictation of root position major triads. 1.000 Credit Hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1622 - Ear Training II |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 1621 with a C or better.
Co-requisite: MUSC 1612. This course is a continuation of MUSC 1621.
Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes, it continues to develop
aural skills in sight singing (scale degree numbers-movable DO),
dictation, and error detection. Topics include all intervals (melodic and
harmonic), advanced rhythmic patterns, single line and intermediate
melodic dictation, dictation of root position major and minor triads and
root position seventh chords, intermediate sight singing, and dictation of
elementary harmonic progressions. 1.000 Credit Hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1652 - Chorus |
| The Chorus provides the opportunity for students to
participate in the performance of choral literature in concert. Standard
literature and contemporary compositions constitute the Chorus repertory.
(It is open without audition to any student.) 1.000 Credit Hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1654 - Wind Ensemble |
| The Wind Ensemble is a select group of students from
the College and non-student residents of the community. Regular concerts
are held on- and off-campus including a wide variety of standard and
contemporary works for the medium. Advance audition and evening rehearsals
are required. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.250 Lab hours 1.750 Other hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1656 - Orchestra |
| Any student in the College may audition for
membership in the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra, a community orchestra based
at the College. Regular concerts including subscription concerts with
internationally known guest soloist are held on campus and in a variety of
locations throughout the metropolitan area and state. Regular evening
rehearsals and occasional out-of-town concerts are required. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.250 Lab hours 1.750 Other hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1701A - Piano Class |
| This course is designed for students who have had
little or no prior individual instruction in piano. The class introduces
the student to beginning piano technique in such areas as posture, hand
position, fingering, rhythm, and note reading (bass and treble clef). The
course also includes instruction in practicing and in how to start
memorizing music for performance. Students are expected to play
individually as well as with the group during class time and for the final
exam. Any student who wishes to register for individual lessons in a
subsequent term must pass this course with a B or better. Not intended for
music majors. There is no additional music fee for this class. 1.000 Credit Hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1701B - Voice Class |
| This course is designed for students who have had
little or no prior individual instruction in voice. The class introduces
the student to beginning vocal technique in such areas as posture,
breathing, exercises, correct vowel formation, diction, rhythm. and pitch.
The course also includes instruction in practicing and preparing songs to
perform. Students are expected to sing individually as well as with the
group during class time and for the final exam. Any student who wishes to
register for individual lessons in a subsequent term must pass this course
with a B or better. Not intended for music majors. There is no additional
music fee for this class. 1.000 Credit Hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1708 - Music Fundamentals |
|
Online or face-to-face classes are available This course is an introduction to the fundamental
technical aspects of music. Topics covered include notation, intervals,
scales, rhythm, and meter. Elementary ear training and basic keyboard
harmony are also incorporated. This course is not intended for music
majors, but may be taken in preparation for MUSC 1611 and MUSC 1621 by
prospective majors needing preparatory strengthening in these areas and by
non-majors starting applied music study. |
| MUSC 1741 - Survey of Music Literature |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 1611. Co-requisite: MUSC 1607. A
survey of the major genres and composers from 1400 to the present is
offered with emphasis on style features, form, and terminology. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1750 - Music Theatre |
| In conjunction with the Theatre Arts Guild, regular
full-stage productions of Broadway and operatic works are presented.
Students may audition for performing roles or may enroll as technical
assistants. Evening rehearsals are required. For information regarding
upcoming auditions, contact the College's Fine Arts Office. In SOME
non-production terms, instruction is provided in topics pertaining to the
music theatre stage. 1.000 Credit Hours 6.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1752 - Concert Band |
| The Concert Band exists to provide students, other
than music majors, with the opportunity to participate in group
performance of instrumental music. A wide variety of band literature is
prepared and performed in a variety of settings. Membership does not
require audition, but basic proficiency on an appropriate instrument is
required, and a placement audition will be scheduled. Not active every
semester. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.250 Lab hours 1.750 Other hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1754 - Jazz Lab Band |
| The Jazz Lab Band functions as an instructional
laboratory providing coaching in the stylistic elements of jazz including
improvisation. No advance audition is required, but students are expected
to possess basic proficiency on an appropriate instrument. Not offered
every semester. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1756 - Jazz Ensemble |
| The ensemble is comprised of a group of students
from the College and community residents, all selected through audition.
Regular performances including the full range of jazz literature are held
on- and off-campus. This course is not to be counted toward fulfillment of
the Performance Organization requirement in area F for music majors.
Evening rehearsals are required. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.250 Lab hours 1.750 Other hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1758A - Brass Ensemble |
| The Chamber Ensembles are designed for students who
wish to participate in small-group performance of like and mixed
instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students are admitted by audition or
with the permission of the instructor. This course is not to be counted
toward fulfillment of the Performance Organization requirement in area F
for music majors. Not every ensemble is offered every semester. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1758B - Chamber Singers |
| Same as MUSC 1758A. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1758C - Keyboard Ensemble |
| Same as MUSC 1758A. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1758D - Percussion Ensemble |
| Same as MUSC 1758A. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1758E - Recorder Ensemble |
| Same as MUSC 1758A. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1758F - String Ensemble |
| Same as MUSC 1758A. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1758G - Woodwind Ensemble |
| Same as MUSC 1758A. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1760 - Diction For Singers (Eng-Ger) |
| This course is one of two course which, through the
use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, serve to introduce the
principles of diction for singers. All aspects are approached from the
perspective of the special problems encountered in singing in English and
German. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1762 - Diction For Singers (Ital-Fren) |
| This course is one of two course which, through the
use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, serve to introduce the
principles of diction for singers. All aspects are approached from the
perspective of the special problems encountered in singing in Italian and
French. 1.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 2613 - Music Theory III |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 1612 with a C or better.
Co-requisites: MUSC 2623 and MUSC 1607. This course is a continuation of
MUSC 1612. Topics covered include secondary functions, modulation to
closely related keys, advanced voice leading, analysis of Bach chorales,
modes, borrowed chords, Neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, altered
dominants, and ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords. The sonata-allegro
form will be introduced and its analysis in early works of Haydn, Mozart,
and Beethoven. Additional form study includes the analysis of rondo,
scherzo, minuet-trio, and simple song forms as well as the continuation of
analysis of the Bach chorale style. Keyboard harmony skills parallel these
topics. 2.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 2614 - Music Theory IV |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 2613 with a C or better.
Co-requisites: MUSC 2624 and MUSC 1607. This course is a continuation of
MUSC 2613. Topics covered include the harmonic elements of the late
romantic, impressionistic, and contemporary periods. Analysis includes
works from the romantic period by Brahms, Chopin, Schumann, and from the
contemporary period by Cowell, Cage, Crumb, Schoenberg, Bartok, Messiaen,
Hanson, and Hindemith, as well as brief views of their theoretical and
compositional techniques. Projects include analysis of full symphonic
score examples from the classical period and the completion of a
composition using techniques of the contemporary period. Keyboard harmony
skills parallel these topics. 2.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 2623 - Ear Training III |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 1622 with a C or better.
Co-requisite: MUSC 2613. This course is a continuation of MUSC 1622.
Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes, it continues to develop
aural skills in sight singing (scale degree numbers-movable DO),
dictation, and error detection. Topics include sight singing and dictation
of examples with modulations and melodic skips, triads and seventh chords
in first inversion, advanced rhythmic patterns including two against
three, and error detection in melodic and harmonic examples. 1.000 Credit Hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 2624 - Ear Training IV |
| Prerequisite: MUSC 2623 with a C or better.
Co-requisite: MUSC 2614. This course is a continuation of MUSC 2623.
Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes, it continues to develop
aural skills in sight singing (scale degree numbers-movable DO), with the
introduction of four-part dictation with writing only soprano and bass
lines, four-part dictation (all voices), and advanced error detection in
melodic and harmonic examples. Sight singing and dictation also include
some contemporary technique elements such as whole tone scales, atonal
melodies, and complex rhythms. 1.000 Credit Hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 2739 - Composition |
| Prerequisites: MUSC 1621 with a C or better and
permission of the Department Chair. Composition may be elected upon
presentation of adequate skills and knowledge to warrant admission into
this course. Although the bulk of the student's work is devoted to
original compositions for all media, analysis and consequent imitative
studies are required. Consult the department chair to determine whether
MUSC 2739 or MUSA 2739 is appropriate. 2.000 Credit Hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1301 - Music Appreciation |
|
Online or face-to-face classes are available This course is designed for students who wish to
deepen their enjoyment of music through better understanding. A study of
the evolution of musical style as revealed in the major compositions of
representative composers of each major period is offered. No prior
knowledge of music is required. This course is not intended for music
majors. |
| MUSC 1301H - Music Appreciation (Honors) |
| Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program.
The course is MUSC 1301 for honors students. This course is not intended
for music majors. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |
| MUSC 1303 - Understanding Jazz |
| This course is designed for students who wish to
broaden their knowledge of American Jazz music. It comprises a study of
the evolution of Jazz music as revealed in the compositions and
performances of representative musicians of the Jazz idiom. No prior
knowledge of music or Jazz is required. This course is not intended for
music majors. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergrad-Semester |