| Music (MUSC)
102. Fundamentals of Music. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction to the basic elements of music (pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads) and how these elements interrelate to form musical compositions; the application of musical understanding to particular instruments such as the guitar, keyboard, recorder and voice.
200. Topics in Music. (3-0). Credit 3.
The study of a circumscribed musical topic in its sociohistorical context; emphasis on the aesthetic, social and cultural issues affecting music rather than on technical analysis. May be repeated for credit.
201. Music and the Human Experience I, II. (3-0). Credit 3.
An introduction to music and related issues; designed to enhance the student's knowledge and perception of music; selected works in various styles within historical, psychological and aesthetic contexts.
204. Theory and Musicianship I. (2-1). Credit 2.
Structural principles of diatonic tonal harmony and voice leading, phrase and period structure, rhythmic structure and aural and written analysis and composition of small instrumental and vocal musical forms found in common practice period and recent popular musics. Weekly lab meetings will focus on sight singing, ear training and keyboard harmony skills. Prerequisiste: MUSC 102 or approval or instructor.
205. Theory and Musicianship II. (2-1). Credit 2.
Continuation of structural principles of tonal harmony and voice leading, including chromaticism and modulation; composition and analysis of larger musical forms, including binary, rounded binary, ternary, rondo, theme and variations and sonata form. Weekly lab meetings will focus on sight singin, ear training, aural analysis and keyboard harmony skills. Prerequisite: MUSC 204 or approval of instructor.
206. Theory and Musicianship III. (2-1). Credit 2.
Continuation of structural principles of tonal harmony and voice leading, including late nineteenth cuntury extended chromaticism; introduction through analysis and composition to twentieth century musical practice,, including impressionism, pandiatonicism, atonality and serialism, aleartory, minimalism and electronic music. Weekly lag meetings will focus on sight singing, ear training, aural analysis and keyboard harmony skills. Prerequisite: MUSC 205 or approval of instructor.
207. Theory and Musicianship IV. (2-1). Credit 2.
Focus on analysis of common practice period and twentieth century small and large forms; substantial listening analysis and reading assignments will support the development of an advanced understanding of methods for analysis of important works. Prerequisite: MUSC 206 or approval of instructor.
245. Composition I. (0-2). Credit 1.
Instruction in composition; the writing of small-form musical compositions employing contemporary styles; techniques in writing for instrumental, vocal, electronic and mixed-media resources. Prerequisite: MUSC 207 or approval of instructor.
250. Individual Performance--Piano I. (0-2). Credit 1.
Instruction in piano performance; the study of a broad range of literature with special empasis on the historical and theoretical aspects that reveal the performance practices of specific periods; individual and group laboratory instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audtition.
251. Individual Performance--Voice I. (0-2). Credit 1. Instruction in vocal performance; the study of a broad range of literature with special empasis on the historical and theoretical aspects that reveal the performance practices of specific periods; individual and group laboratory instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audtition.
252. Individual Performance--band and Orchestra Instrument Performance I. (0-2). Credit 1.
Instruction in instrumental performance; the study of a broad range of literature with special empasis on the historical and theoretical aspects that reveal the performance practices of specific periods; individual and group laboratory instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audtition.
280. Ensemble Performance--Symphonic Band. (0-3). Credit 1.
Three select musical performing ensembles (symphonic, concert and campus bands) composed of 65 to 100 members each and devoted to learning the extensive literature written for wind band; activities include at least two concerts per semester; annual tours during spring for the symphonic band. Students may register in up to but nomore than two different sections of this course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audition.
281. Ensemble Performance--Small Ensembles. (0-3). Credit 1.
Participation in small ensemble performance; the study and performance of small ensemble repertory from all historical periods and styles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audition.
282. Ensemble Performance--Jazz Ensemble. (0-3). Credit 1.
A select musical performing ensemble of 18 to 25 members devoted to performing all styles and periods of jazz music from big band to modern jazz; activities include at least 2 performances each semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory Audition.
285. Directed Studies. (0-3). Credit 1.
Directed studies in specific problems in identified areas of music. May be repeated for credit up to 9 hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
286. Ensemble Performance--Symphony Orchestra. (0-3). Credit 1.
Participation in the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, a community/university ensemble; includes rehearsals off campus and varying course requirements depending on the setting and needs of the student. May be repeated for credit. Prerequistite: Satisfactory audition.
289. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of music. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor.
290. Ensemble Performance--Choir. (0-3). Credit 1.
A select musical performing ensemble composed of 40 to 70 members devoted to learning and performing works from the vast repertory of choral music from all historical periods and styles; several performances, occasionally with orchestra, each semester on and off campus. Students may register in up to but no more than two different sections of this course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory audition.
302. Sonic Design. (3-0). Credit 3.
For the student who has obtained thorough knowledge of music theory; focus on significant styles and techniques in contemporary music including jazz and popular trends; understanding of contemporary sonci design achieved through written exercises, reading, and critical listening. Prerequisite: MUSC 207 or approval of instructor.
311. Music in Early Western Culture. (3-0). Credit 3.
Survery of styles, genres, and forms in Western music, focusing on the lives and works of the principal composers from Greek antiquity to the end of the Baroque period within the context of political, social and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUSC 205 or approval of instructor.
312. Music in Modern Western Culture. (3-0). Credit 3.
Survery of styles, genres, and forms in Western music, focusing on the lives and works of the principal composers from themiddle of the eighteenth century to the present within the context of political, social and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUSC 205 or approval of instructor.
315. Music in the 20th Century. (3-0). Credit 3.
The understanding and enjoyment of twentieth century music; survery of the broad panorama of the contemporary scene and an assessment of the forces that have shaped the musical climate we inhabit. Prerequisite: MUSC 206 or approval of instructor.
316. Music in Technology. (3-1). Credit 3.
The study of music produced with the aid of electronic and computer technologies; critical listening and analysis of music literature; understanding of technical concepts; required laboratory provides creative practical experience in studio an live performance applications of sound synthesis, digital sampling, signal processing, MIDI sequencing, hard disk recording and multimedia. Prerequisite: MUSc 206 or approval of instructor.
317. Sound Recording. (3-0). Credit 3.
A theoretical and practical study of studio recording techniques; acoustics and psychoacoustics, microphone selection and placement, multitrack digital recording and mixing., digital signal processing, MIDI and SMPTE synchronization, and audio post-production techniques; recording projects designed to develop engineering skills and techniques. Prerequisite: MUSC 316 or approval of instructor.
318. Electronic Composition. (3-0). Credit 3.
Project-based study of techniques for writing electronic and mixed media music; critical analysis of important electroacoustic works; software and hardware based sound synthesis, sampling, digital signal processing, MIDI sequencing and interactive music programming techniques. Prerequisite: MUSC 316 or approval of instructor.
319. Music in the United States. (3-0). Credit 3.
Explores musical tradition found within the United States, native as well as imported, written and oral, amateur and professional, classical and popular, regional and international among both majority and minority populations and communities from the Civil War to the present. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior classification or approval of instructor.
321. The Symphony Orchestra and Its Music. (3-0). Credit 3.
The development of the symphony orchestra with particular attention to its vast musical repertory, and the colorful personalities associated with it; the organization and management of this musical institution including local arts support and voluteerism. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior classification or approval of instructor.
324. Music in World Cultures. (3-0). Credit 3.
Examines music from an ethnomusicological perspective focusing on musical performance and the complex interrelationship or music to culture, society, and daily life; surveys music from a variety of cultures through a series of case studies. Prerequisite: MUSC 102 or approval of instructor. Cross-listed with ANTH 324.
345. Composition II. (0-2). Credit 1.
Advanced instruction in composition; the writing of large-form musical compositions employing contemporary styles; techniques in writing for instrumental, vocal, electronic and mixed-media resources. Prerequisite: MUSC 245 or approval of instructor.
350. Individual Performance--Piano II. (0-2). Credit 1.
Advanced instruction in piano performance; the study of a broad range of literature with special emphasis on the historical and theoretical aspects that reveal the performance practices of specific periods; individual and group laboratory instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSC 250 or approval of instructor.
351. Individual Performance--Voice II. (0-2). Credit 1.
Advanced instruction in vocal performance; the study of a broad range of literature with special emphasis on the historical and theoretical aspects that reveal the performance practices of specific periods; individual and group laboratory instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSC 251 or approval of instructor.
352. Individual Performance--Band and Orchestra Instrument Performance II. (0-2). Credit 1.
Advanced instruction in instrumental performance; the study of a broad range of literature with special emphasis on the historical and theoretical aspects that reveal the performance practices of specific periods; individual and group laboratory instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSC 252 or permission of instructor.
400. Senior Seminar and Project. (3-0). Credit 3.
Senior thesis on an individually-chosen research topic, presentatoin of a recital, or composition of a major work. Prerequisite: senior classification (completion of all 300- and 400-level coursework required for a B.A. in Music).
402. Music and Sound for Media. (3-0). Credit 3.
Study of theory, history literature and techniques of music composition and sound design for film, theatre, dance and interactive media; examination of the collaboartive creative process; projects in sound design and composition. Prerequisites: MUSC 317 and 318 or approval of instructor.
485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 3. Directed studies in specific problem areas of music . May be repeated for credit up to 9 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4. Selected topics in an identified area of music. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. |
