2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
MUSC 111 Theory Skills I
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Develops aural skills through dictation and interpretation of written music by sight-singing. Taken in conjunction with Theory I.
MUSC 112 Theory Skills II
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Prerequisite: MUSC 111
Continuing development of aural skills and introduction of keyboard skills. Taken in conjunction with Theory II.
MUSC 115 Theory I
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The study of the harmonic, melodic, and formal devices of the common practice period, from simple diatonic chords through secondary dominants.
MUSC 116 Theory II
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Prerequisite: MUSC 115
The study of the harmonic, melodic, and formal devices of the common practice period, from simple diatonic chords through secondary dominants. Theory II introduces basic music forms.
MUSC 120 Brass Ensemble
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MUSC 121 Chamber Singers
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MUSC 122 University Chorale
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MUSC 123 Symphony Band
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MUSC 125 Marching Band
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MUSC 126 Music Theater
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MUSC 127 Percussion Ensemble
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MUSC 129 University Symphony Orchestra
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MUSC 130 String Ensemble
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MUSC 131 University Wind Ensemble
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MUSC 133 Woodwind Ensemble
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MUSC 134 University Chorus
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MUSC 135 Jazz Ensemble
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MUSC 136 Advanced Jazz Ensemble
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MUSC 137 Piano Accompanying
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Piano accompanying may be scheduled by qualified pianists from the Department of Music in partial fulfillment of ensemble requirements. May be repeated for credit. Pianists registered for this course will provide accompaniments for Department of Music students in solo vocal or instrumental performances in area and departmental recitals and/or in voice and instrumental lessons. Registration must be approved by a designated Department of Music faculty member from the piano area.
MUSC 151 Class Voice I
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Conceived for non-Voice majors. Development of correct vocal production techniques through individual and group performance in class. Use of the voice as a tool for theory skills and for eventual use in the music classroom.
MUSC 152 Class Voice II
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A continuation of Class Voice I. Resumes development of correct vocal production techniques through performance.
MUSC 153 Class Piano I
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Designed for students with no significant background in piano who need to develop functional keyboard skills. Emphasis placed on harmonizing melodies and playing simple accompaniments.
MUSC 154 Class Piano II
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Continuation of Class Piano I.
MUSC 155 Class Strings I
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For Music Education majors who will develop rudimentary playing techniques sufficient to initiate instruction for beginning students. Emphasis placed on correct playing positions and tone production for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
MUSC 157 Class Percussion I
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A practical introduction to the various instruments of the percussion family. Students will demonstrate correct playing techniques and develop a resource file containing information on percussion instruments and instructional materials as needed by the school music teacher.
MUSC 159 Class Brass I
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For Music Education majors who will demonstrate rudimentary playing techniques and tone production skills to initiate beginning instruction. Students will develop playing on trumpet or French horn and trombone, euphonium, or tuba.
MUSC 161 Class Woodwinds I
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For Music Education majors who will acquire correct tone production and playing techniques sufficient to initiate beginning instruction. Students will demonstrate skills with flute, clarinet, saxophone, and oboe or bassoon.
MUSC 163 Class Guitar I
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Designed for students with no significant background in guitar who wish to develop functional playing skills. Emphasis placed on using the guitar as an accompanying instrument.
MUSC 211 Theory Skills III
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Prerequisites: MUSC 111, 112
Further development of aural and keyboard skills. Taken in conjunction with Theory III.
MUSC 212 Theory Skills IV
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Prerequisites: MUSC 111, 112, 211
Culmination of development in aural and keyboard skills. Taken in conjunction with Theory IV.
MUSC 215 Theory III
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Prerequisites: MUSC 115, 116
An extension of the techniques of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to include modulation, altered chords, more advanced musical forms, and contrapuntal procedures.
MUSC 216 Theory IV
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Prerequisites: MUSC 115, 116, 215
An extension of the techniques of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to include modulation, altered chords, more advanced musical forms, and contrapuntal procedures. Theory IV concentrates largely on music and materials of the present century.
MUSC 217 Keyboard Harmony I
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Prerequisite: Nominal facility at keyboard
Designed to develop keyboard skills so the student may realize and produce in sound basic harmonic progressions.
MUSC 218 Keyboard Harmony II
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Prerequisite: MUSC 217
A continuation of Keyboard Harmony I, involving chromatic harmony and more complex progressions.
MUSC 224 Jazz Improvisation Techniques I
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A study of the basic materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing.
MUSC 225 Jazz Improvisation Techniques II
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A continuation of the basic materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing. Makes use of more complicated and involved harmonic progressions utilizing extended choral harmonies.
MUSC 240 Technology in the Music Classroom
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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, BEDU/COSC/IFMG 101
Introduces the student to the technology resources available for use in the music classroom and with instructional technologies appropriate to their application in K-12 settings. Students will be exposed to a variety of media and will have the opportunity to gain familiarity in their use. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the computer in the classroom, computer-based instruction, and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI).
MUSC 281 Special Topics
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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
MUSC 304 Form and Analysis I
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Prerequisite: MUSC 216
A thorough study of smaller forms of music.
MUSC 306 Counterpoint I
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Prerequisite: MUSC 216
After study and analysis of the style of sixteenth-century contrapuntal writing, student will do original writing using techniques and devices of period. As time permits, same approach will be made to explore style of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century composers.
MUSC 309 Orchestration I
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Prerequisite: MUSC 216
All instruments of orchestra are studied from the viewpoint of their contribution to the total sound of ensemble. Ranges and timbres are considered, as well as actual arranging of selected music.
MUSC 311 Fundamentals of Conducting
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Emphasis placed on fundamental physical skills of conducting process; various beat patterns are mastered and elementary score reading and interpretation are considered.
MUSC 312 Choral Conducting
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Prerequisite: MUSC 311
Provides an opportunity for the student to apply basic conducting techniques to choral music. Each student conducts the class in standard choral works. Includes survey of suitable literature, organizational problems, voice testing, rehearsal techniques, program building, interpretation, and diction.
MUSC 313 Instrumental Conducting
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Prerequisite: MUSC 311
Provides the student with an opportunity to apply basic conducting skills to various instrumental ensembles. Includes survey of suitable literature, organizational problems, audition procedures, rehearsal techniques, program building, and interpretation.
MUSC 331 Elementary Methods
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Includes analytical study of texts, recordings, equipment, instruments, and other materials suitable to musical development of elementary pupils; proper treatment of child voice; selection, use, and teaching of rote songs; rhythmic activities and development; music reading; part singing; planning and organization; guided observations; and evaluation techniques.
MUSC 333 Secondary Methods
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Includes General Music Class, choral organizations, changing voice, techniques of instruction, including team teaching and programmed learning, high school theory courses, high school music literature courses, scheduling, administrative problems, curriculum development, evaluation of materials and equipment, evaluative techniques, and guided observation. Extra laboratory sessions are required.
MUSC 335 Music for the Exceptional Student
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Develops music education skills, techniques, and materials for the emotionally, mentally, physically, or neurologically handicapped student and the gifted. Designed for students in music education, special education, and elementary education.
MUSC 337 General Music in Middle Schools
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Prerequisite: MUSC 331
Provides general practices and pedagogy related to recent standards for a comprehensive, sequential middle school general music curriculum. Specific focus on curriculum development, lesson planning, instructional strategies, adolescent behavioral characteristics, as well as diverse materials and resources.
MUSC 340 Woodwind Instrument Repair
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Prerequisites: MUSC 133, Teacher Certification
Designed for students preparing for teaching careers in instrumental music. Instruction will be conducted in a laboratory setting and will include development of the diagnostic and repair skills necessary to deal with the problems most frequently encountered in a public school classroom on the clarinet, flute, and saxophone.
MUSC 351 Italian Diction and Literature
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For first-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. Emphasis is on pronunciation for the stage and readings of Italian song texts. Italian madrigals, solo song literature, and operatic repertoire are also studied.
MUSC 353 French Diction and Literature
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For third- or fourth-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. Emphasis is on pronunciation for the stage and the International Phonetic Alphabet. French solo song literature and operatic repertoire are also studied.
MUSC 354 German Diction and Literature
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For second-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. Emphasis is on pronunciation for the stage. German solo song literature as well as Bach chorales are studied.
MUSC 405 Piano Pedagogy
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Prerequisites: Junior standing in Piano and a Piano major or minor
A survey of current and significant past developments in teaching of piano, both privately and in small and large classes. The various piano methods are analyzed, compared, criticized, and adapted to each individual’s use.
MUSC 406 Voice Pedagogy
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Prerequisites: A voice major or minor and permission of the instructor
A survey of current and past development in teaching of voice, both privately and in small and large classes. The various vocal methods are analyzed, compared, criticized, and adapted to each individual’s use.
MUSC 408 Marching Band Techniques
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Considers building a band show; alignment of ranks and files; development of a standard pace of 5 to 5 and 8 to 5; selection of music; instrumentation; techniques of developing morale; and fundamentals of uniform design.
MUSC 411 Composition I
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Prerequisite: MUSC 216
Instruction is individualized. Compositional devices studied through analysis of works by major composers. Students will write several original compositions utilizing smaller forms.
MUSC 412 Composition II
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Prerequisite: MUSC 411
Continuation of Composition I.
MUSC 413 Composition III
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Prerequisite: MUSC 412
Students will write several original compositions utilizing larger forms.
MUSC 414 Composition IV
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Prerequisite: MUSC 413
A continuation of Composition III. Outstanding works will be programmed by university performing ensembles.
MUSC 475 Music Lab
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All music majors must attend eight recitals per semester and all departmental recitals, as well as all recitals for their respective performance areas.
MUSC 481 Special Topics
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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
May provide an in-depth study of a narrowly defined area of the discipline. Subject matter will change with repeated offering of the course. May be repeated for credit.
MUSC 482 Independent Study
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Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and provost's office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
MU 493 Internship in Music
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Designed for music majors who wish to receive practical experience working with people in music or in areas related to music.
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