Coordinator: Mr. Craig C. Alberty

MAJOR

No major in music is offered.

MINOR

A minor in music requires 18 semester hours to be distributed as follows:

1. Literature and Theory 11 hours

Music 115, 116, 215, 216, and 245

2. Ensemble 3 hours

3 semester hours from any combination of Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160 - No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music. Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160 may apply toward graduation requirements.

3. Applied 4 hours

4 semester hours from any combination of Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, or 143 - No more than 4 semester hours of applied music. Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143 may apply toward graduation requirements.

COLLATERAL

A collateral in music requires the following: Music 101, 115 and 116; 3 semester hours selected from Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160; and 2 semester hours selected from Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142 and/or 143, for a total of 12 semester hours.

MUSIC COURSES (MU)

100 Chorus (1:3) F, S. Carries credit at the rate of 1 hour per semester (semesters need not be consecutive). Music of many style periods is rehearsed and performed. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

101 Introduction to Music (3) F, S, SU. Attention is focused on one element of music at a time (melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, and texture). Each element is discussed in its historical context, and illustrative examples are played.

115 Introduction to Music Theory (3) (Corequisite: 116) AF.

Presents the basic melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of Western music beginning with the elementary structure of single line melody progressing to the essentials of harmonic construction. Analysis of musical literature from all style periods.

116 Sightsinging and Ear Training I (1:2) (Corequisite: 115) AF. Rhythmic reading, sightsinging, dictation, and other aural and written skills.

120 Show Chorus (1:3) (Prerequisite: Dance and Vocal Audition) F, S. Modern and Popular music is rehearsed and performed. Performances involve both singing and dancing. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

121 Voice (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Beginning students may be taught in small groups meeting two hours per week. More advanced students will study privately for one-half hour per week. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

125 FMU Singers/Broadway Show Chorus (1:3) (Prerequisite: Enrollment in Music 100) F, S. Music from classic and modern Broadway musicals is rehearsed and performed both on campus and off campus. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

130 String Ensemble (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. String music of traditional and modern composers is rehearsed and performed. Material chosen from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century music. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

131 Piano (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Beginning students may be taught in small groups meeting two hours per week. More advanced students will study privately for one-half hour per week. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

132 Applied Strings (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of string instruments. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

140 Wind Symphony (1:3) F, S. The Wind Ensemble is planned as a concert organization offering the opportunity for students to prepare and perform the basic music literature for wind and percussion instruments. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

141 Applied Woodwind (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of woodwinds. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

142 Applied Brass (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of brass instruments. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

143 Applied Percussion (1:3) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. Private instruction in and solo performance of percussion instruments. No more than 4 semester hours of applied music (Music 121, 131, 132, 141, 142, and/or 143) may apply toward graduation requirements.

150 Jazz Express (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. The Jazz Express is a concert jazz ensemble devoted to the performance of big band jazz literature from all jazz style periods. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

160 Chamber Jazz Ensemble (1) (Prerequisite: Audition) F, S. The Chamber Jazz Ensemble is a jazz combo devoted to the development of individual improvisation skills through the preparation and performance of literature for small jazz groups representing a variety of jazz styles and periods. No more than 3 semester hours of ensemble music (Music 100, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150 and/or 160) may apply toward graduation requirements.

215 Theory of Tonal Music (3) (Prerequisite: 115, 116; Corequisite: 216) AS. Tonal organization in music of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries with emphasis on linear and harmonic aspects of diatonic music.

216 Sightsinging and Ear Training II (1:2) (Prerequisite: 115, 116; Corequisite: 215) AS. Continuation of Sightsinging and Ear Training I. Advanced concepts of rhythmic and melodic reading, sightsinging and dictation skills will be emphasized. Concepts of Nineteenth Century chromaticism will be introduced.

245 Introduction to Music Literature (3) (Prerequisite: Music 101 or permission of department) AS. Attention given to all style periods and genres of Western music. A study of the major works of the concert repertory through listening examples with regard to analysis of form and other style characteristics.

315 Music for the Elementary School Teacher (3) F, S, SU. Emphasis on giving the student enough facility with elementary notation and music reading that he/she will feel confident in preparing material for classroom use.