MUSC100
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Marching Band/Pep Band |
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| University marching band/pep band performs at sporting events both on- and off-campus. Participation
requires attendance at band camp (contact the director for details), plus required rehearsals and performances.
Repeatable. |
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MUSC129
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Music Fundamentals |
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| This course teaches basic music-reading skills, scales, clefs,
key signatures, elementary ear training, sight singing, and
rudimentary chordal harmony at the keyboard. Designed for the
prerequisite needs of the minor in musical arts; however, open
to all students with an interest in reading music. A proficiency
examination is available for this course, and this course is
available for independent study.
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MUSC183
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Introduction to Applied Music |
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| This course is an elementary applied music course, open to any
student, that introduces the student to the basic concepts of
musical performance. Repeatable. [Does not count toward musical
arts minor.]
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MUSC190
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Concert-Chorale (Choir) |
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| Important compositions from both secular and sacred choral literature from the Renaissance to the
present will be explored through rehearsal and public performance. Two periods of rehearsal per week. Open to all
students. No audition required. Repeatable.
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MUSC191
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Concert Band |
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| Important band compositions, both original and transcribed, from all periods of music will be explored
through rehearsal and public performance. One period of rehearsal per week. Students who register in the fall semester
will receive .5 semester hours credit. Students who register in the spring term will receive one semester hour credit.
Repeatable. |
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MUSC192
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Orchestra |
Y |
| Important orchestra compositions from the Baroque to the present will be explored through rehearsal and
public performance. Membership is by audition or permission of the instructor.
One rehearsal per week. Repeatable.
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MUSC193
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course offers instruction in applied music to develop the essential skills for primary musicianship and basic performance
proficiency. Requirement: performance in a studio recital. This course
is repeatable up to eight semesters.
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MUSC198
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course is a continuation of the concepts introduced in MUSC 193.
Requirement: performance in a studio recital. This course is repeatable
up to four semesters.
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MUSC200
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Elementary Music Theory |
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| Prerequisite: MUSC 129 or its equivalent.
This course provides a basic knowledge of rudimentary 17th- and 18th-
century chordal harmony, elementary ear training and sight singing,
functional piano keyboard skills, etc., through harmonic, melodic,
and formal musical analyses and beginning composition exercises.
Designed for the needs of the minor in musical arts; however, open
to all students. This course is available for independent study.
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MUSC220
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Rock Music Styles |
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| This course offers an examination of the diverse types and styles
of rock music through investigation of its development from the middle
of the 20th century to the present. A broad background in music is not
required.
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MUSC233
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Survey of Jazz |
Y |
| This course involves a study of jazz in America tracing its
development from 1900 to the present. A broad background in music
is not required.
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MUSC234
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Music Appreciation |
Y |
| This course covers composers, literature, and musical forms in Western
culture from the Middle Ages to the present, with particular emphasis
on the music of the Classical and Romantic periods. A broad background
in music is not required.
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MUSC250
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Topics in Music |
Y |
| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course covers special-interest topics in music. It may include
such offerings as research, composition, opera, church music, folk
music, popular music, music technology, composers, lyricists, performers,
theorists, etc. Available as a regular course offering or for
independent study.
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MUSC270
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Survey of Amer. Music Theatre: The First 100 Years |
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| This course covers from the early beginnings in the mid-1800s
through 1970, a study of the composers, lyricists, plot synopses,
and other aspects of American musical theatre. A broad background
in music or theatre is not required.
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MUSC271
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Survey of Amer. Music Theatre: From 1970 to the Present |
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| This course covers from 1970 to the present, a study of the
composers, lyricists, plot synopses, and other aspects of American
musical theatre. A broad background in music or theatre is not required.
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MUSC290
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Jazz Ensemble |
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| Jazz Ensemble activities include concert performances at The University of Findlay functions and, when
called upon, in the community and on tour. One period of rehearsal per week. Students who register in the fall semester
will receive .5 semester hours credit. Students who register for the spring semester will receive one semester hour credit.
Repeatable. Membership is by audition.
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MUSC291
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University Singers |
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| University Singers is a performing ensemble specializing in contemporary standard popular songs and
Broadway literature with choreography. Activities include performances for both on- and off-campus events. One period of
rehearsal per week. Membership is by annual audition, and a commitment for both fall and spring semesters is required.
Repeatable. |
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MUSC293
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course offers instruction in applied music to develop musicianship, performance proficiency, and a wide reading knowledge of music
literature. Requirement: performance in a studio recital. This course
is repeatable up to two semesters.
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MUSC298
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course involves a continuation of the concepts covered in MUSC 293.
Requirement: performance in a studio recital. This course is repeatable up
to two semesters.
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MUSC300
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Fine Arts Dialogue |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or 107.
This course is an exploration of the relationship and unity among
the fine arts, particularly in music and visual art. It is intended
to enhance one's understanding and appreciation of the fine arts as a
part of the humanities and their role in Western culture. A broad
background in music or theatre is not required.
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MUSC312
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Music for the Primary Teacher |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or 107.
This course covers the function of music in the primary school,
music fundamentals, and elementary teaching materials and techniques
for primary education majors.
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MUSC393
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course provides instruction in applied music to develop professional qualities of musicianship, technique, performance, and a wide
reading knowledge of music literature. It also includes preparation for the requirements of MUSC 398 and/or 493.
Requirement: performance in a studio recital. This course is
repeatable up to four semesters. [Musical arts minor track].
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MUSC398
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisites: MUSC 393, permission of the instructor, and audition for music faculty.
This course is a continuation of the concepts covered in MUSC 393. Requirement: performance of a half-hour solo recital.
This course is non-repeatable. [Musical arts minor track].
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MUSC399
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course provides instruction in applied music to develop professional qualities of musicianship, technique, performance, and a wide
reading knowledge of music literature. Requirement: performance in a studio recital. Repeatable up to four
semesters. [Does not count toward the musical arts minor].
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MUSC493
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisites: MUSC 393 and permission of the instructor.
This course offers advanced applied music instruction at the senior level to develop professional qualities of musicianship in the
continuation of study of literature, technique, and performance practices. It also includes preparation for the
requirements of MUSC 498. Requirement: performance in a studio recital.
This course is repeatable up to four semesters.
[Musical arts minor track].
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MUSC498
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisites: MUSC 493, permission of the instructor, and audition for the music faculty.
This course involves continuation of the concepts covered in MUSC 493, with specialized and intense study of literature and techniques
of performance. Requirement: performance of a one-hour solo recital.
This course is non-repeatable. [Musical arts minor track].
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MUSC499
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Applied Music |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course offers advanced applied music instruction at the senior level
to develop professional qualities of musicianship in the continuation of study of literature, technique, and performance
practices. Requirement: performance in a studio recital. This course is
repeatable. [This course does not count toward the musical arts minor].
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