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MUSI 304-01 (24-FA): Orchestration and Arranging - Jackson

An exploration of the properties of musical instruments and voices and their combination in ensembles. Students analyze characteristic uses of instruments in standard literature and arrange music for a variety of performing groups, using computer techniques in this process. Prerequisite: Passed Piano Proficiency and MUSI 222 and MUSI 212 with grades of C- or better, or with permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. (One course).

MUSI 302-01 (24-FA): Form & Analysis - Lee-Clark

An examination of the significant formal structures in Western tonal music through various analytical techniques. Prerequisite: Passed Piano Proficiency and MUSI 222 and MUSI 212 with grades of C- or better, or with permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. Core Curriculum: Quantitative Reasoning in Practice. (0.5 to one course).

MUSI 255-01 (24-FA): Percussion Techniques - Swearinger

A study of the techniques of playing snare drum, timpani, mallet instruments, drum set, and auxiliary percussion instruments for students preparing to teach music at the elementary or secondary level. Prerequisite: MUSI 222 with a grade of C - or better, or with permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. (.25 course.)

MUSI 221-01 (24-FA): Theory of Music III - Lee-Clark

Continuation of MUSI 122 at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: MUSI 122 with a grade of C- or better or with permission of the instructor. (One course.)

MUSI 121-01 (24-FA): Music Theory I - Swearinger

An introductory investigation into the basic theoretical foundations of music--melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color, and form--through the study of music from various stylistic periods and the development of composition and analysis. The course includes two hours a week of aural skills lab. Co-requisite: MUSI 111. (0.5 course).

MUSI 111-01 (24-FA): Introduction to Music Theory - Swearinger

An introductory investigation into the basic theoretical foundations of music. Topics covered will be music as science and language, tonal and rhythmic aspects of music, and basic music listening and writing skills. A substantial background in music and music-reading is strongly recommended. This course does not count toward the music major. (0.5 course credit).

MUSI 105-01 (24-FA): History of American Music - Jackson

A survey of music in North America (primarily the United States) from the colonial era to the present day. Emphasizes works, styles and artists from a variety of musical traditions. Designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of musical styles found in the United States and the equally broad range of cultural traditions from which they emerged. This course does not count toward the music major. (One course).