DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
MUSIC
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 may apply toward graduation requirements.
3. Applied hours 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 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.
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