Introduction to music notation, meter and rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, fundamentals of harmonic progression, voice leading, aural skills, and composition. For nonmusic majorswho have little or no previous background in the subject. Formerly EMUS 1081. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Introduces diatonic harmony and voice leading with intensive work on fundamentals (keys, intervals, triads, seventh chords and four-voice writing). The study of theoretical concepts is closely coordinated with aural skills. Feeds into the intensive section of MUSC 1111. Offered fall only. Requisites: Requires corequisite course of MUSC 1121. Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) majors or graduate students only.
Introduces the fundamentals of diatonic harmony and voice leading, focusing on model composition (including one-, two- and four-voice writing) and analysis of excerpts from music literature. Offered fall only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors or graduate students only.
Introduces the keyboard, music reading in the treble and bass clefs, basic theory and keyboard harmony, technical patterns, and improvisation. Studies easy classical and pop repertoire. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors or graduate students only.
Continuation of MUSC 1101. Explores principles of harmony, voice leading and form. Continues emphasis on both model composition and analysis. Introduces chromatic elements (such as applied dominants and modulation), harmonic syntax and structural analysis of excerpts from music literature. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 1101 or 1081 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.
Introduces the keyboard and music reading for nonmusic majors with no prior keyboard experience. Studies very easy classical and pop repertoire. Department enforced prereq., no prior keyboard experience or instructor consent required. Formerly EMUS 1115. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Focuses on sight singing, rhythm and dictation of diatonic melodies in major and minor keys (treble, alto and bass clefs). Covers identification of scale types, intervals, triads and dominant seventh chords. Includes individual and group improvisation.. Offered fall only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) majors or graduate students only.
Continuation of MUEL 1115. Focuses on development of music reading. Studies technical patterns, easy classical and pop repertoire, and improvisation. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUEL 1115 (minimum grade D-). College of Music (MUSCU) majors are excluded from this course.
Continuation of MUSC 1121. Focuses on sight singing, rhythm and dictation of diatonic melodies; adds chromatic elements, more complex rhythms and two-part dictation. Includes harmonic dictation using vocabulary from MUSC 1111. Includes individual and group improvisation within harmonic contexts. Offered spring only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 1121 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.
A systematic study of the beginning literature and technique of the classical guitar with an emphasis on reading music. Designed for nonmusic majors with no prior musical experience. Formerly EMUS 1145. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Studies the intermediate literature and technique of the classical and popular guitar. Emphasis on reading standard notation and chord charts. Designed for non- music majors. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUEL 1145 (minimum grade D-). College of Music (MUSCU) majors are excluded from this course.
Involves basic vocal technique and easy solo repertoire taught through a group medium, for beginner and intermediate level students. May be repeated upto 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., ability to read music. Formerly EMUS 1184. Requisites: College of Music (MUSC) majors are excluded from this course.
Involves basic vocal technique and easy solo repertoire taught through a group medium, for beginner and intermediate level students. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
