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MUEN 1151, 1152, 2151, 2152. Chamber Singers. (1-0-4)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
A selective choral group specializing in the performance of major works from all periods. Public
appearances scheduled throughout the academic year. Lab fee.
MUEN 1153, 1154, 2153, 2154. Encore. (1-0-4)
Prerequisite: By audition.
A select choral ensemble specializing in the performance of jazz and popular literature. Public appearances
are scheduled throughout the academic year. Lab fee.
MUSI 1160. Italian Diction. (1-0-2)
Study of phonetic sounds of the Italian language to promote the ability to sing in that language. Lab fee.
MUSI 1181, 1182, 2181, 2182. P o Class I, II, III, IV. (1-2-1)
Basic instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students.. For all piano
students who are enrolled in Music Fundamentals class. Scales and chord progressions are required.
Technique and music reading is included. Course numbers must be taken in the above-listed sequence. Lab
fee.
MUSI 1192, Guitar Class I, II. (1-2-1)
Basic instruction in guitar including tuning, chords, fundamentals of music, accompanying, styles and
techniques. Lab fee.
MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music (3-3-0)
Introduction to the basic elements of music theory for non-music majors: scales, intervals, keys, triads,
elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter and rhythm. Does not apply to a music major
degree.
MUSI 1306. Music Appreciation. (3-3-0)
Core Area 050
A focus on the enjoyment and understanding of music through the study of cultural periods, major
composers and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. Does not apply
to a music major degree. Attendance at one live musical event is required.
MUSI 1307. Music Literature. (3-3-2)
Core Area 050
Prerequisite: MUSI 1312 or consent of instructor.
Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major
composers. Music terminology is applied to instrumental and vocal forms from secular and sacred music
using recorded and live performances. A research project is required. This course is designed for music
majors or advanced music students. Lab fee.
MUSI 1310. American Popular Music. (3-3-0)
Core Area 050
General survey of various styles of music in America. Topics may include jazz, ragtime, folk, rock and
contemporary art music.
MUSI 1311. Music Theory I. (3-3-0)
Corequisite: MUSI 1116 and 1114.
Analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony up to and including the chords. Analysis and
writing of small compositional forms. Correlated study at the keyboard.
MUSI 1312. Music Theory II. (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1311, 1116 and 1114 (with grades of C or higher). Corequisite: MUSI 1117 and 1115.
A continuation of MUSI 1311, including analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony up to and
including the chords. Analysis and writing of small compositional forms. Correlated study at the keyboard.
MUSI 2116. Sight Singi g & E r Train III. (1-0-3)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1312, 1117 and 1115 (with grades of C or higher). Corequisite: MUSI 2311 and MUAP
1170
Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20
th
century materials. Aural study, including
dictation of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony and extended tertian structures. Lab fee.
