2003-04 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Music (MUSC)
Department of Music
College of Fine Arts
Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.
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MUSC 110 Fundamentals of Theory
3c-0l-3cr
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-2cr
Develops aural skills through dictation and interpretation of written music by sight-singing. Taken in conjunction with Theory I.
0c-3l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 111 with a grade of C or better or Satisfactory
Continues development of aural skills through dictation, sight-singing, keyboard skills, and improvisation. Taken in conjunction with Theory II.
3c-0l-3cr
The study of the harmonic, melodic, and formal devices of the common practice period, from simple diatonic chords through seventh chords.
3c-0l-3cr
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-0/1cr
0c-3l-0/1cr
0c-3l-0/1cr
0c-3l-0/1cr
0c-6l-0/1cr
0c-6l-0/1cr
0c-4l-0/1cr
MUSC 129 University Symphony Orchestra
0c-5l-0/1cr
0c-2l-0/1cr
MUSC 131 University Wind Ensemble
0c-3l-0/1cr
0c-3l-0/1cr
0c-2l-0/1cr
0c-3l-0/1cr
0c-3l-0/1cr
MUSC 136 Advanced Jazz Ensemble
0c-3l-0/1cr
var-1-1 or 0cr
Piano accompanying may be scheduled by qualified (successful audition) pianists from the Music Department in partial fulfillment of ensemble requirements. May be repeated for credit. Pianists registered for this course will provide accompaniments for Music Department 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 Music Department faculty member from the piano area.
1c-1l-1cr
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-1cr
A continuation of Class Voice I. Resumes development of correct vocal production techniques through performance.
1c-1l-1cr
Designed for students with no significant background in piano who need to develop functional keyboard skills. Emphasizes harmonizing melodies and playing simple accompaniments.
1c-1l-1cr
A continuation of Class Piano I.
1c-1l-1cr
For Music Education majors who will develop rudimentary playing techniques sufficient to initiate instruction for beginning students. Emphasizes correct playing positions and tone production for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
1c-1l-1cr
A practical introduction to the various instruments of the percussion family. Students 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-1cr
For Music Education majors who will demonstrate rudimentary playing techniques and tone production skills to initiate beginning instruction. Students develop playing on trumpet or French horn and trombone, euphonium, or tuba.
1c-1l-1cr
For Music Education majors who will acquire correct tone production and playing techniques sufficient to initiate beginning instruction. Students demonstrate skills with flute, clarinet, saxophone, and oboe or bassoon.
1c-1l-1cr
Designed for students with no significant background in guitar who wish to develop functional playing skills. Emphasizes using the guitar as an accompanying instrument.
0c-3l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 112 with a grade of C or better or Satisfactory
Further development of aural skills through dictation, sight singing, keyboard skills, and improvisation. Taken in conjunction with Theory III.
0c-3l-2cr
Prerequisites: MUSC 211 and 154 or APMU 151, with a grade of C or better or Satisfactory
Culmination of the development of aural and keyboard skills including sight-reading, performance, and improvisation. Taken in conjunction with Theory IV.
3c-0l-3cr
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-3cr
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-1cr
Prerequisite: Nominal facility at keyboard
Designed to develop keyboard skills so the student may realize and produce in sound basic harmonic progressions.
1c-1l-1cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 217
A continuation of Keyboard Harmony I, involving chromatic harmony and more complex progressions.
MUSC 224 Jazz Improvisation Techniques I
1c-.5l-1cr
A study of the basic materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing.
MUSC 225 Jazz Improvisation Techniques II
1c-0.5l-1cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 224 or permission
A continuation of the basic materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing. Makes use of more complicated and involved harmonic progressions utilizing extended chordal harmonies.
MUSC 240 Technology in the Music Classroom
2c-1l-2cr
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 are exposed to a variety of media and will have the opportunity to gain familiarity in their use. Emphasizes the use of the computer in the classroom, computer-based instrument, and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI).
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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 300 Black Music in America and Diaspora
3c-0l-3cr
Provides a survey of the body (roots) of music known as “black music” through a topical examination of selected styles, genres, and musicians. Through lecture, reading, discussion, videography, and discography, its historical, sociopolitical, philosophical, religious influences, and musical developments will also be explored. Students examine the origins of African music as well as music created in cultures of the Black Diaspora.
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 216
A thorough study of smaller forms of music.
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 216
After study and analysis of the style of sixteenth-century contrapuntal writing, the student will do original writing using techniques and devices of period. As time permits, the same approach is made to explore style of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century composers.
2c-0l-2cr
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-2cr
Emphasizes fundamental physical skills of conducting process; various beat patterns are mastered and elementary score reading and interpretation are considered.
3c-0l-2cr
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-2cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 216
Many of harmonic idioms of past half-century are considered, such as comparative analysis of dissonance; polytonality, polyrhythms; atonalism and 12-tone system; and microtonalism. Original writing in these styles required.
2c-1l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 212
Familiarizes students with contemporary music education methods for the elementary general music classroom. Includes teaching and learning strategies for developing singing, moving, listening, creating, and playing classroom percussion, recorders, and guitar. Specific focus on child development, characteristics of special learners, curriculum planning, and diverse musical materials. Includes three classroom observations in the field.
2c-1l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 212
Familiarizes students with the instrumental music teaching process including traditional and innovative methodology; development of beliefs and values; communication, motivation, and reinforcement; curriculum development, planning, modeling, sequencing, and assessment; recruiting and retention; teaching techniques for rehearsals for the art of lesson giving and for confronting the main issues of rhythm and intonation; development of aural/visual discrimination skills; improvisation; aptitude tests and testing; classroom control; literature; and equipment.
MUSC 335 Music for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
1c-1l-1cr
Prerequisites: Admission to teacher certification
Corequisite: EDUC 242 Section 52
Develops music education skills, techniques, and materials for students with disabilities and special needs within the music classroom setting. Legal rights of students with special needs are stressed with regard to opportunities to participate in music activities and ensembles. This course must be elected concurrently with EDUC 242. Includes field experiences in the music classroom during the EDUC 242 observation period.
MUSC 337 General/Choral Methods
2c-1l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 212
A pedagogical overview of music methods related to general and choral music curricula for the middle school, junior high, and high school. Emphasizes the complex factors of adolescent behavior and physiology, administrative issues, performance expectations, and conceptually based learning which influence music teaching at this level. (Titled General Music in Middle Schools prior to 2003-04)
MUSC 340 Woodwind Instrument Repair
0c-2l-2cr
Prerequisites: MUSC 133, teacher certification
Designed for students preparing for teaching careers in instrumental music. Instruction is conducted in a laboratory setting and includes 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
1c-1l-1cr
A laboratory course in Italian diction for first-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. Emphasizes pronunciation for the stage and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students demonstrate skills by singing Italian solo song literature and operatic repertoire of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
MUSC 353 French Diction and Literature
1c-1l-1cr
A laboratory course in French diction for third- or fourth-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. Emphasizes pronunciation for the stage and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students demonstrate skills by singing French solo song literature and operatic repertoire.
MUSC 354 German Diction and Literature
1c-1l-1cr
A laboratory course in German diction for second-semester voice majors. Meets for two hours per week. Emphasizes pronunciation for the stage and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students demonstrate skills by singing German solo and song literature and operatic repertoire.
3c-0l-3cr
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-3cr
Prerequisites: A voice major or minor and instructor permission
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-2cr
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-2cr
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-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 411
A continuation of Composition I.
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 412
Students write several original compositions utilizing larger forms.
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite: MUSC 413
A continuation of Composition III. Outstanding works are programmed by university performing ensembles.
var-0cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
May provide an in-depth study of a narrowly defined area of the discipline. Subject matter changes with repeated offering of the course. May be repeated for credit.
var-1-6cr
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.
var-1-6cr
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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