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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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Course Descriptions
PFMU-3970 – THMU-2210