Musc 160 Choral Organizations
Courses
are listed in numerical order within each discipline of the
Arts. An "F/"
preceding the course name indicates that the course fulfills the college's Fine
Arts Core requirement, "M/" indicates Multicultural requirement. The numbers following the course description indicate
the number of semester hours followed, in parentheses, by the number of lecture
hours, a dash, and the number of studio hours. 3(3-0) means 3 hours, 3 in lecture
format and 0 in studio format. Finally, the semesters in which the course is offered
are indicated.
Designed to develop perceptive listening skills through exposure to a wide range of music literature, beginning with the standard classical repertoire and including jazz, rock, popular, and non-Western musics. Emphasis will be placed on the common ground among these different types of music as well as their more apparent stylistic differences. Attendance at representative musical performances will be required. 3(3-0).
Musc 105 F/Popular Music in America
An examination of the significant trends and the major figures of American popular music from the eighteenth century to the present. The course will cover vocal and instrumental traditions from the British legacy of the eighteenth century, through the home, stage, and ballroom, musics of the nineteenth century, to the rise of Tin Pan Alley and Rock and Roll in the twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed not only on the composers, performers, and the music itself, but also on the social and cultural forces as they have related to America's popular traditions. 3(3-0). Offered every spring.
Musc 110 F/Basic Musicianship
An introduction to reading and writing musical notation, identifying elementary musical patterns by ear, and performing basic rhythms, melodies and chords through singing and piano playing. This course is not available to students who previously have received credit for Musc. 210. 3(3-0).
Musc 120 F/Introduction to Music History
An introduction to the history of music from its beginnings in Western culture to the present. Designed for the non-music major with little musical background, the course provides an overview of major composers, trends, and types of music in relationship to the political, economic, and cultural conditions of various historical periods. This course is not available to students who previously have received credit for Musc. 226 and/or 227. Attendance at musical performances will be required. 3(3-0). Offered every fall.
Musc 123 F/M/Music of the World's Peoples
An introduction to the great diversity of musics throughout the world. The course will examine the historical backgrounds, social functions, and the general technical characteristics of music and musical instruments in Africa, native America, Asia, and Europe. Class members will have opportunities to participate actively in musical traditions being studied. Attendance at representative musical performances will be required. 3(3-0). Offered at least once yearly.
Musc 140 Piano
Instruction in piano designed for students who have little or no previous experience at the keyboard. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 141 Voice for the General Student
Instruction in voice designed for students who have had little or no previous experience in singing. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 142 Woodwinds for the General Student
Instruction in selected woodwind instruments designed for students who have had little or no previous experience in this area. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 143 Brass for the General Student
Instruction in selected brass instruments designed for students who have had little or no previous experience in this area. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 144 Strings for the General Student
Instruction in selected string instruments designed for students who have had little or no previous experience in this area. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 145 Percussion for the General Student
Instruction in selected percussion instruments designed for students who have had little or no previous experience in this area. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 150 Piano for the Performance Option
Instruction in piano designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Piano. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 151 Voice for the Performance Option
Instruction in voice designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Voice. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 152 Woodwinds for the Performance Option
Instruction in selected woodwind instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Woodwind. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 153 Brass for the Performance Option
Instruction in selected brass instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Brass. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 154 Strings for the Performance Option
Instruction in selected string instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-String. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 155 Percussion for the Performance Option
Instruction in selected percussion instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Percussion. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 156 Elementary Composition
Instruction in music composition designed for those admitted to the Composition Option. (May be repeated once for credit, and attendance at musical performances will be required) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Each of the choruses provides the student with the opportunity to perform a broad variety of musical literature appropriate to the particular ensemble. Special emphasis is placed on the development of good choral technique and vocal production, musical sensitivity, and excellence in performance. The regular rehearsal schedule of each ensemble, which is printed in the Master Schedule of classes for any given semester, is supplemented by required attendance at extra rehearsals and performances on and off campus listed in the calendar accompanying the syllabus for any given semester. Choruses, offered when demand is sufficient, include Chamber Singers, Carol Choristers, Men's Chorus, and Festival Chorus. Admission is by permission of instructor following audition. Audition times for any given ensemble are given in the Master Schedule of classes. Special registration procedures are handled by the Music Department. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of eight semester hours may be applied to a degree. 1(0-3;0-6).
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Musc 165 Instrumental Organizations
The instrumental organizations emphasize the development of musicianship and an expanding knowledge of musical literature. Each organization meets for an average of three hours' rehearsal every week. Opportunities are provided for all groups to perform on and off campus throughout the year. Instrumental groups, offered when demand is sufficient, include Chamber Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Band, and Wind Ensemble. Admission is by permission of instructor following audition. Audition times for any given ensemble are given in the Master Schedule of classes. Special registration procedures are handled by the Music Department. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of eight semester hours may be applied to a degree. 1(0-2;0-4).
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Musc 175 American Folk Guitar I
An intensive semester designed to provide the student with traditional techniques of accompanying folk songs on the six string guitar. Instruction is adapted to beginners, and no previous experience is necessary. 2(0-4). Offered every fall.
Musc 210 Theory of Music I
Elementary training in the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music. Terminology and musical examples will be presented in analytical, compositional, perceptual, critical, and performing contexts. Prerequisites: an ability to read music fluently. 3(3-0). Offered every fall.
Musc 211 Theory of Music II
A continuation of Musc 210. Emphasis is placed upon exercises and composition for both voices and instruments in a wider variety of textures and styles than music 210. The course includes an introduction to the basic elements of musical form. Prerequisite: Musc 210. 3(3-0). Offered every spring.
Musc 213 Theory Skills I
Training at the elementary level in dictation, sight singing, and keyboard harmony. Performance activities will focus on intervals, triads and seventh chords, diatonic melodies, rhythms without syncopation, and basic diatonic keyboard patterns played from Roman numerals and popular symbols. Prerequisite: Musc 210. 2(1-2). Offered every spring.
Musc 222 F/Stage Musicals
An examination of basic principles of dramatic construction that more or less determine ways in which stories may be presented through various mixtures of narrative prose, lyric poetry, music, dance, and scenery. Aristotle's principles of tragic drama form the foundation of that examination for purposes of artistic analysis and criticism. Examples of stage musicals that exhibit a variety of formal origins and presentational styles will be drawn from the repertory available in video format. Attendance at a live show on campus or in the Greater Rochester area may be required. 3(3-0). Offered every spring.
Musc 226 F/Music in Western Civilization to 1750
A study of music in the history of Western civilization to 1750. Emphasis is placed not only upon the evolutional development of music as an art but also upon its relationship to the political, economic, and cultural conditions of the various historical periods. Attendance at musical performances may be required. Prerequisite: Musc 110 or 210 or an equivalent background in music theory. 3(3-0). Offered every fall.
Musc 227 F/Music in Western Civilization Since 1750
A study of music in the history of Western civilization from 1750 to the present, considered within the context of the political, social, and cultural conditions of the various historical periods. Emphasis will be placed not only on stylistic developments within the field of music, but also on the interrelationships among music, art, and literature. Listening to, analyzing, and discussing representative compositions will be central to the course. Attendance at musical performances will be required. Prerequisite: Musc 110 or 210 or an equivalent background in music theory. 3(3-0). Offered every spring.
Musc 230 Sound and Synthesis
An introduction to sound analysis and electronic sound synthesis for creative musical applications. The course focuses on a study of the fundamental properties of sound, types of sound synthesis and synthesizer architecture, exercises to enhance aural discrimination and analysis of sound properties, and creative projects in synthesis that are designed to integrate theory and practice through applications of protracted, detailed reasoning that are informed by independent observation and experimentation. Prerequisite: Musc 110 or 210 or an equivalent background in music theory. 3(2-2). Offered spring, odd years.
Musc 232 F/Folk Music in America
A survey of folk music and related folklore in the United States and Canada. Explores the historical development of traditional song types and styles, instrumental folk music, and folk instruments. The main emphasis is on folk music in the Anglo-American and African-American traditions. Other population groups such as French, Hispanic, German, Slavic, and Asian-American are studied for their influences on this music and for their currant importance in an overall view of American folk music. Attendance at representative musical performances will be required. 3(3-0). Offered spring, even years.
Musc 240 Piano
A continuation of Musc 140. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 140 or their equivalent and permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 241 Voice for the General Student
A continuation of Musc 141. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 141 and permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 242 Woodwinds for the General Student
A continuation of Musc 142. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 142 and permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 243 Brass for the General Student
A continuation of Musc 143. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 143 and permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 244 Strings for the General Student
A continuation of Musc 144. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 144 and permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 245 Percussion for the General Student
A continuation of Musc 145. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 145 and permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 250 Piano for the Performance Option
A continuation of Musc 150. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 150 and permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 251 Voice for the Performance Option
A continuation of Musc 151. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 151 and permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 252 Woodwinds for the Performance Option
A continuation of Musc 152. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 152 and permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 253 Brass for the Performance Option
A continuation of Musc 153. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 153 and permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 254 Strings for the Performance Option
A continuation of Musc 154. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 154 and permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 255 Percussion for the Performance Option
A continuation of Musc 155. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 155 and permission of instructor. 2(0-6).
Musc 256 Intermediate Composition
A continuation of Musc 156. May be repeated once for credit, and attendance at musical performances will be required. Prerequisites: two semesters of Musc 156 and permission of instructor. 1(0-3).
Musc 265 Chamber Music Ensemble
Small ensembles, such as piano trio, string quartet, wind quintet, or brass sextet, ofr advanced instrumentalists. May be repeated for credit. Admission by permission of instructor. 1(0-2).
Musc 271 Musical Theatre Workshop
Provides students with a practical study of a selected musical through rehearsal and public performance. Emphasis is placed upon stage diction, song and role interpretation, stage movement, and vocal techniques. May be taken for credit three times. Admission is by permission of instructor following audition. Audition times are given in the Master Schedule of classes. Special registration procedures are handled by the Music Department. 1(0-3). Offered every spring.
Musc 275 American Folk Guitar II
This course is designed to provide the student with traditional techniques for accompanying folk songs and an introduction to playing folk derived instrumental solos. Prerequisite: Musc 175 or fluency in the basic first position chords. 2(0-4). Offered every spring.
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