2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Music
Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.
MUSC: Music
Department of Music
College of Fine Arts
MUSC 110 Fundamentals of Theory
3c-0l-3sh
Rudiments of musical materials; harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and basic formal procedures of the common practice period including pitch reading, interval construction, scales, and modes.
0c-3l-2sh
Develops aural skills through dictation and interpretation of written music by sight-singing. Taken in conjunction with Theory I.
0c-3l-2sh
Prerequisite: MUSC 111
Continuing development of aural skills and introduction of keyboard skills. Taken in conjunction with Theory II.
3c-0l-3sh
The study of the harmonic, melodic, and formal devices of the common practice period, from simple diatonic chords through seventh chords.
3c-0l-3sh
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.
0c-2l-0/1sh
0c-3l-0/1sh
0c-3l-0/1sh
0c-3l-0/1sh
0c-6l-0/1sh
0c-6l-0/1sh
0c-4l-0/1sh
MUSC 129 University Symphony Orchestra
0c-5l-0/1sh
0c-2l-0/1sh
MUSC 131 University Wind Ensemble
0c-3l-0/1sh
0c-2l-0/1sh
0c-3l-0/1sh
0c-3l-0/1sh
MUSC 136 Advanced Jazz Ensemble
0c-3l-0/1sh
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Piano accompanying may be scheduled by qualified (successful audition) 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.
1c-1l-1sh
For non-Voice and Music Education 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.
1c-1l-1sh
A continuation of Class Voice I. Resumes development of correct vocal production techniques through performance.
1c-1l-1sh
Designed for students with no significant background in piano who need to develop functional keyboard skills. The emphasis is placed on harmonizing melodies and playing simple accompaniments.
1c-1l-1sh
A continuation of Class Piano I.
1c-1l-1sh
For Music Education majors who will develop rudimentary playing techniques sufficient to initiate instruction for beginning students. The emphasis is placed on correct playing positions and tone production for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
1c-1l-1sh
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.
1c-1l-1sh
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.
1c-1l-1sh
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.
1c-1l-1sh
Designed for students with no significant background in guitar who wish to develop functional playing skills. The emphasis is placed on using the guitar as an accompanying instrument.
0c-3l-2sh
Prerequisites: MUSC 111, 112
Further development of aural and keyboard skills. Taken in conjunction with Theory III.
0c-3l-2sh
Prerequisites: MUSC 111, 112, 211
Culmination of development in aural and keyboard skills. Taken in conjunction with Theory IV.
3c-0l-3sh
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.
3c-0l-3sh
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.
1c-1l-1sh
Prerequisite: Nominal facility at keyboard
Designed to develop keyboard skills so the student may realize and produce in sound basic harmonic progressions.
1c-1l-1sh
Prerequisite: MUSC 217
A continuation of Keyboard Harmony I, involving chromatic harmony and more complex progressions.
MUSC 224 Jazz Improvisation Techniques I
1c-.5l-1sh
A study of the basic materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing.
MUSC 225 Jazz Improvisation Techniques II
3c-0l-3sh
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
2c-1l-2sh
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, BTED/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. The emphasis will be placed on the use of the computer in the classroom, computer-based instruction, and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI).
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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.
2c-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: MUSC 216
A thorough study of smaller forms of music.
2c-0l-2sh
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.
2c-0l-2sh
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
3c-0l-2sh
The emphasis will be placed on fundamental physical skills of conducting process; various beat patterns are mastered and elementary score reading and interpretation are considered.
3c-0l-2sh
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
3c-0l-2sh
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.
3c-0l-3sh
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.
3c-0l-3sh
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 337 General Music in Middle Schools
3c-0l-3sh
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
0c-2l-2sh
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
2c-0l-2sh
For first-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. The emphasis is on pronunciation the International Phonetic Alphabet and for the stage. Italian solo song literature, and operatic repertoire are also studied.
MUSC 353 French Diction and Literature
2c-0l-2sh
For third- or fourth-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. The 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
2c-0l-2sh
For second-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. The emphasis is on pronunciation for the stage. German solo song and the International Phonetic Alphabet are studied.
3c-0l-3sh
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.
3c-0l-3sh
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
2c-0l-2sh
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.
2c-0l-2sh
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.
2c-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: MUSC 411
A continuation of Composition I.
2c-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: MUSC 412
Students will write several original compositions utilizing larger forms.
2c-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: MUSC 413
A continuation of Composition III. Outstanding works will be programmed by university performing ensembles.
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All music majors must attend eight on-campus (unless preapproved) recitals and meetings per semester and all departmental recitals, as well as all recitals for their respective performance areas.
3c-0l-3sh
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.
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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.
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Designed for music majors who wish to receive practical experience working with people in music or in areas related to
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