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PFMU-3970 Symphonic Band

–Fa, Sp

0–1 hours

The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80

members, selected by audition. Performing quality band literature,

the band has appeared before state and national conference

audiences and in concert under the baton of such guest

conductors as Jim Curnow, George Strombeck, and George

Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus, in

churches, and in schools.

PFMU-3980 Jazz Band

–Fa, Sp

0–1 hours

The Jazz Band has a membership of approximately 16

musicians, selected by audition. The group performs Big Band

music and contemporary jazz standards. The band is active in

both campus and off-campus activities.

Music Private Study (PLMU)

Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, guitar, orchestral

and band instruments, and composition is available to all music

majors. Students with majors outside of the Department of Music

and Worship need special approval from the department Chair.

Credit in performance lessons is based on a minimum of six

hours of practice and one half-hour lesson per week for one hour

of credit. An audition is required for initial registration. Continued

registration is based on satisfactory progress as determined each

semester by the instructor. (Fees: private lesson fee $300 and

practice room fee $100 per credit hour)

PLMU-1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Organ

1–2 hours

PLMU-1100, 2100, 3100, 4100 Piano

1–2 hours

PLMU-1200, 2200, 3200, 4200 Voice

1–2 hours

PLMU-1300, 2300, 3300, 4300 Trumpet

1–2 hours

PLMU-1310, 2310, 3310, 4310 Trombone/Baritone Horn

1–2 hours

PLMU-1320, 2320, 3320, 4320 French Horn

1–2 hours

PLMU-1330, 2330, 3330, 4330 Tuba

1–2 hours

PLMU-1400, 2400, 3400, 4400 Clarinet

1–2 hours

PLMU-1410, 2410, 3410, 4410 Flute

1–2 hours

PLMU-1420, 2420, 3420, 4420 Saxophone

1–2 hours

PLMU-1430, 2430, 3430, 4430 Oboe

1–2 hours

PLMU-1440, 2440, 3440, 4440 Bassoon

1–2 hours

PLMU-1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 Violin

1–2 hours

PLMU-1510, 2510, 3510, 4510 Viola

1–2 hours

PLMU-1520, 2520, 3520, 4520 Cello

1–2 hours

PLMU-1530, 2530, 3530, 4530 Double Bass

1–2 hours

PLMU-1550, 2550, 3550, 4550 Harp

1–2 hours

PLMU-1600, 2600, 3600, 4600 Guitar

1–2 hours

PLMU-1700, 2700, 3700, 4700 Percussion

1–2 hours

PLMU-1800 Private Lessons in Composition

–Fa, Sp

1 hour

PLMU-1810, 2810, 3810, 4810

1–2 hours

Contemporary Piano

–Fa, Sp

Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval.

PLMU-1820, 2820, 3820, 4820

1–2 hours

Contemporary Voice

–Fa, Sp

Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval.

PLMU-1830, 2830, 3830, 4830

1–2 hours

Contemporary Guitar

–Fa, Sp

Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval.

PLMU-2800, 3800, 4800 Music Composition

1–2 hours

PLMU-3900 Junior Recital

1 hour

Music major performance emphasis students should register

for this course the semester they are ready to present their junior

recital. Program is presented in a half recital format. (Fee: $75)

PLMU-3910 Junior Seminar

–Sp

1 hour

Group preparation for Senior project capstone presentation.

Prerequisite: junior status

.

PLMU-3920 Junior Composition Project

–Fa, Sp

1 hour

The culminating project for juniors majoring in musical

compositon. This project is akin to a half-recital and will consist of

a substantial compositon for a large ensemble.

Prerequisite: junior

status. Corequisite: PLMU-3800 Private Lessons in Composition.

PLMU-4900 Senior Recital

1 hour

Music majors should register for this course the semester in

which their recitals are to be presented. Capstone course.

(Fee: $75)

PLMU-4910 Senior Seminar

–Fa, Sp

1 hour

One-on-one preparation for the senior project capstone

presentation.

Prerequisite: PLMU-3910 Junior Seminar

(Fee: $100)

PLMU-4920 Senior Project

–Sp

1 hour

The capstone project for the B.A. in Music degree. Students

may register for this course at the same time as Senior Seminar.

(Fee: $75)

Music Theory (THMU)

THMU-1010

2 hours

Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills

–Fa

An intensive study of the rudiments of music: notation, pitch,

and rhythm. These elements will be explored with aural and written

components. These credits may not be substituted for any other

music course. (Fee: $30)

THMU-1210 Music Theory I

–Fa

3 hours

A foundational study of the essential building blocks of music

including chord analysis, harmony, voice leading, and form.

Prerequisite: THMU-1010 Introduction to Theory or competency

equivalency as shown by entrance examination.

(Fee: $30)

THMU-1220 Music Theory II

–Sp

3 hours

A continuation of Theory I with an in-depth exploration of

part-writing, seventh chords, and elementary chromaticism.

Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I.

(Fee: $30)

THMU-1250 Contemporary Musicianship I

–Sp

2 hours

This course is designed to help students understand the

structure of contemporary music. The class will also continue to

develop written and aural musicianship studied in Introduction

to Music Theory and Aural Skills.

Prerequisites: THMU-1010

Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills.

(Fee: $30)

THMU-1310 Aural Skills I

–Fa

2 hours

Introduction to techniques of basic aural musicianship, including

singing, recognizing, and dictating intervals and chords within the

diatonic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale

degree method.

Corequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I.

THMU-1320 Aural Skills II

–Sp

2 hours

A continuation of Aural Skills I with an in-depth exploration of

melodic and harmonic dictation along with an introduction to the

techniques of transcribing select popular music recordings by ear.

Prerequisite: THMU 1310 Aural Skills I.

THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology

–Fa

1 hour

An introductory study of the use of computers and synthesizers

in the production of printed musical scores. All students are

expected to complete this course during their first year of study

since the skills acquired in the course are used throughout their

academic curriculum.

THMU-2140 Functional Keyboard Skills

–Fa

1 hour

Students will develop skills in harmonization at sight,

transposition, playing by ear, and other keyboard harmony skills

specifically designed to meet the piano proficiency requirements.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

THMU-2210 Music Theory III

–Fa

3 hours

Critical study and analysis of the chromatic harmony,

counterpoint and formal structure of 18th century music. Creative

work in traditional compositional forms.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

PFMU-3970 – THMU-2210