1995-1996 Academic Catalog

THMU-122 Theory II--W 3 hours Study of fundamental harmonies and tone relations used in musical composition: elementary written and keyboard harmony, melody writing and analysis. Prerequisite: THMU-121 Theory I or passing grade on placement examinations. (Fee: $15) THMU-123 Theory 111--Sp 3 hours A study of the principles of diatonic harmony, including two-, three-, and four-part writing, analysis, keyboard harmony, and creative work. Prerequisite: THMU-122 Theory II. (Fee: $15) THMU-131 Aural Skills 1--A 2 hours Basic technique of dictation, sight singing, and rhythmic reading. To be taken concurrently with THMU-121 Theory I. Open to all students. (Fee: $15) THMU-132 Aural Skills 11--W 2 hours Singing and writing of major and minor scales, intervals, triads, tonal and rhythmic groups, tonal melodies and canons. Corequisite: THMU-122 Theory II. Prerequisite: THMU-131 Aural Skills I or passing grade on placement examinations. (Fee: $15) THMU-133 Aural Skills III--Sp 2 hours Singing and writing of chromatic scales, tonal and rhythmic groups, more difficult tonal melodies, and two-part work. Coreequisite: THMU-123 Theory III. Prerequisite: THMU-132 Aural Skills II. (Fee: $15) THMU-224 Theory IV--A 3 hours A comprehensive review of Theory I, II, and III. Part writing, analysis, and creative work. Prerequisite: THMU-123 Theory III. THMU-225 Theory V--W 3 hours Critical study and analysis of the chromatic harmony and formal structure of 18th and 19th century music. Creative work in tradi– tional compositional forms. Prerequisite: THMU-224 Theory IV. THMU-226 Theory Vl--Sp 3 hours A survey of contrapuntal techniques and analytical study of 20th century compositional techniques, including impressionistic, serial, neo-classical, and electronic practices; creative work in contempo– rary styles. Prerequisite: THMU-225 Theory V. (Fee: $20) THMU-234 Aural Skills IV--A 1 hour Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, singing and error detection. Melodic structural devices, chord identification, syncopation and sub triplets. To be taken with THMU-224 Theory IV. Prerequisite: THMU-133 Aural Sldlls III. THMU-235 Aural Skills V--W 1 hour Melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation, singing and error detection. Modulation identification; phrase, key, cadence and harmonic relationships; super triplets, and more difficult rhythms. To be taken concurrently with THMU-225 Theory V. Prerequisite: THMU-234 Aural Skills JV. THMU-310 Counterpoint--Sp 3 hours A survey of polyphonic music of the 18th century including analysis and experimental writing of species counterpoint, canon, two-part inventions, fugal expositions, and trio sonata movements. Prerequisite: THMU-225 Theory V. THMU-314 Functional Keyboard Skills--A 3 hours The development of 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-322 Synthesizer Applications in Music--W 2 hours An in-depth examination of synthesizer technology in a lab setting including synthesizer programming and performance techniques, implementation of MIDI standards into a music workstation, and multi-track recording of electronic instruments. THMU-323 Computer Applications in Music--Sp 2 hours Evaluation of computer technology with specific applications to an electronic music studio including use of computers with MIDI, sequencing, music notation, and performance. Prerequisite: THMU-322 Synthesizer Applications in Music. THMU-324 MIDI Clinic--Sp 1 hour This course is designed to move students past the basics of using MIDI into a hands-on, individualized clinic. Each student will work on MIDI projects of particular interest to him/her with specific goals outlined by the instructor. Prerequisites: THMU-322 Synthesizer Applications in Music, THMU-323 Computer Applications in Music. THMU-411 Form and Analysis--W 3 hours A study of the structure of music approached through analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: THMU-222 Theory VI. THMU-413 Orchestration--A 3 hours A course designed to develop skills in scoring music for various instrumental groups. Prerequisite: THMU-226 Theory VI. THMU-499 Independent Study in Composition and Arranging--A,W,Sp,Su 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music theory for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Repeatable up to four credits. Performance Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, and orchestral and band instruments is available to all music majors. Students other than music majors will need special approval from the Music Department. Private instruction for credit on any instrument available may be arrnnged with qualified professional teachers for all students in the program. 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 registra– tion is based upon satisfact01y progress as determined each quarter by the instructor. (Fee: $20) Private Study PLMU-100,200,300,400 Organ--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-110,210,310,410 Piano--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-120,220,320,420 Voice--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-130,230,330,430 fiumpet--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-131,231,331,431 Trombone/Baritone Horn--A,W,Sp PLMU-132,232,332,432 French Horn--A,W,Sp PLMU-133,233,333,433 Tuba--A,W,Sp PLMU-140,240,340,440 Clarinet--A,W,Sp PLMU-141,241,341,441 Flute--A,W,Sp PLMU-142,242,342,442 Saxophone--A,W,Sp PLMU-143,243,343,443 Oboe--A,W,Sp PLMU-144,244,344,444 Bassoon--A,W,Sp PLMU-150,250,350,450 Violin--A,W,Sp PLMU-151,251,351,451 Viola--A,W,Sp PLMU-152,252,352,452 Cello--A,W,Sp PLMU-153,253,353,453 Double Bass--A,W,Sp PLMU-160,260,360,460 Guitar--A,W,Sp PLMU-170,270,370,470 Percussion--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours PLMU-390 Junior Recital--A,W,Sp 1 hour The music major-performance emphasis student should register for this course the quarter they are ready to present their junior recital. Program is presented in a half recital format. (Fee: $50) PLMU-490 Senior Recital--A,W,Sp 1 hour Music majors should register for this course the quarter in which their recitals are to be presented. (Fee: $70) Class Study CLMU-181 Piano Class 1--A,W,Sp 1 hour Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for music majors and minors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permission of the instructor.