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. Prerequisite:
MUSC 102 or approval of 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 singing,
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 ninteenth century
extended chromaticism; introduction through analysis and composition
to twentieth century musical practice, including impressionism,
pandiatonicism, atonality and serialism, aleatory, minimalism
and electronic music. Weekly lab 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
musicalcompositions 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 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: Satisfactory
audition.
251. Individual Performance--Voice I. (0-2).
Credit 1.
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: Satisfactory
audition.
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 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: Satisfactory
audition.
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 no more 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.
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.
Prerequisite: 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 a thorough
knowledge of music theory; focus on significant styles and
techniques in contemporary music including jazz and popular
trends; understanding of contemporary sonic 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.
Survey 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.
Survey of styles, genres, and forms in Western
music, focusing on the lives and works of the principal composers
from the middle 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; survey 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 and 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 and 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 volunteerism. 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
of 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, presentation of a recital, or composition of a major
work. Prerequisite: Senior classification (completion of all
300- and 400-level coursework required for the 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 collaborative 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.
