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MUSI 1114, 1115. Piano Harmony for Music Majors I, II, (1-2-1)
Corequisite: MUSI 1311 & 1116/MUSI 1312 & 1117/MUSI 2311 & 2116/MUSI 2312 & 2117, respectively
Class piano instruction for music majors with an emphasis on the practical application of music theory
involving harmonization, transposition and related keyboard skills. Basic instruction in the fundamentals of
piano skills. For students who are enrolled in Music Theory class. Assignments are based on music theory
concepts, accompaniment patterns, music analysis, sight-reading and other functional skills for the
musician. Scales and chord progressions are required. Course sequence must be taken as listed, and the
course should be a corequisite with the four semesters of Music Theory. However, enrollment is also
permitted if the student has previously completed the companion music theory class. Lab fee.
MUSI 1116. Sight Singing & Ear Training I. (1-0-3)
Corequisite: MUSI 1311 and 1114
Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs. Aural study, including dictation, of rhythm, melody
and diatonic harmony. Training in reading and singing scales, intervals, rhythms, melodies and diatonic
harmonies in treble, bass and movable C clefs. Lab fee.
MUSI 1117. Sight Singing & Ear Training II. (1-0-3)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1311, 1116 and 1114 (with grades of C or higher)
Corequisite: MUSI 1312 and 1115
Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs. Aural study, including dictation, of rhythm, melody
and diatonic harmony. A continuation of MUSI 1116. Rhythmic dictation is included. Lab fee
MUEN 1121, 2121. Marching Band. (1-0-5)
Open to all qualified students who wish to be members of the marching band. Lab fee.
MUEN 1122, 2122. Symphonic Band. (1-0-5)
Prerequisite (2122): MUEN 1122.
Open to all qualified students who wish to be members of the symphonic band. Lab fee.
MUEN 1131, 1132, 2131, 2132. Jazz Ensemble. (1-0-4)
A study of the performance of all types of jazz, both for dance band and for smaller groups. It also serves as
an experimental laboratory for those members who are interested in composing and arranging for the band.
The course is open to all interested students with the permission of the instructor. Lab fee.
MUEN 1133, 1134, 2133, 2134. Woodwind Ensemble. (1-0-3)
Provides students the opportunity to study and perform a variety of music written for small woodwind
ensembles from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. This course is open to all woodwind students with
the permission of the instructor. Lab fee.
MUEN 1135, 1136, 2135, 2136. Brass Ensemble. (1-0-3)
Provides students the opportunity to study and perform a variety of brass literature from the major musical
periods. The course is open to all brass students with the permission of the instructor. Lab fee.
MUEN 1137, 1138, 2137, 2138. Percussion Ensemble. (1-0-3)
Provides percussion students the opportunity to gain experience in ensemble playing. The course is open to
all percussion students with the permission of the instructor. Lab fee.
MUEN 1139, 1140, 2139, 2140. Guitar Ensemble. (1-0-3)
Performance of group guitar literature from selected composers and periods. The course is open to all
interested students with the permission of the instructor. Lab fee.
MUEN 1141, 1142, 2141, 2142. Cardinal Singers. (1-0-5)
A large ensemble performance group open to any student interested in participating in choral organization.
Numerous public appearances scheduled during the academic year include fall, Christmas and spring
concerts. The choir performs both sacred and secular selections from college-level music literature,
including choral masterworks and classical and popular literature. Lab fee.
MUEN 1143(1-0-3), 1144, 2143, 2144. Community Chorus. (1-3-0)
An open ensemble performance course designed especially for members of the community who are
interested in participating in a large choral organization. This group will perform a Christmas and spring
concert of college level music literature, including choral masterworks and classical and popular literature.
Lab fee.
