2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 265 THMU-1010 – THMU-4990 T 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 Introduction to the basic materials and concepts of music. A foundational study of the essential building blocks of music, including rhythm, chord analysis, and harmony. Competency equivalency required of all music majors and minors. Open to all students. (Fee: $30) THMU-1220 Music Theory II –Sp 3 hours Study of fundamental harmonies and tone relations used in musical composition: elementary written and keyboard harmony, melody writing and analysis. Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I or passing grade on placement examinations. (Fee: $30) THMU-1250 Contemporary Music Theory –Sp 2 hours This class is designed to help the student understand the structure of contemporary music. The class will continue to develop written and aural musicianship as studied in Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills. Prerequisites: THMU-1010 Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills; consent of the instructor. 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 Continued study of basic aural musicianship techniques: at- sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and basic chromatic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. Introduction to melodic dictation and full four-voice harmonic dictation. Prerequisite: THMU-1310 Aural Skills I. Corequisite: THMU-1220 Music Theory II. 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 and formal structure of 18th and 19th century music. Creative work in traditional compositional forms. THMU-2220 Music Theory IV– Sp 3 hours Survey of contrapuntal techniques and analytical study of 20th century compositional techniques, including impressionistic, serial, neoclassical, and electronic practices: creative work in contemporary styles. THMU-2310 Aural Skills III –Fa 2 hours Intermediate aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by including syncopated and irregular rhythmic patterns as well as full four- voice harmonic dictation, including more advanced chromatic language. Prerequisite: THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. Corequisite: THMU-2210 Music Theory III. THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV –Sp 2 hours Advanced aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. More advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, including all tonal language, as well as some extended chromatic possibilities and introduction to the non-tonal tendencies of the 20th century. Prerequisite: THMU-2310 Aural Skills III. Corequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. THMU-3110 Jazz Theory –Sp 3 hours Study of the elements of jazz language, which will provide the student of music a basis for understanding and eventually performing and composing jazz repertoire through the study of its underlying principles. Further enables the discovery of musical structures and forms from selected jazz style periods through detailed written and aural analysis. Prerequisites: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV; THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV. THMU-3500 Advanced Music Technology –Sp 2 hours In-depth study of notational techniques for music score production and the development of the skills required for sequencing musical compositions with computers and synthesizers. Prerequisite: THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology, passing grade on competency exam, or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) THMU-4100 Counterpoint –Sp 3 hours 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-2220 Music Theory IV. (odd years) THMU-4110 Form and Analysis –Sp 3 hours Theoretical study of the structure of musical forms presented by historical style period and corresponding analytical systems, continuation in Weber’s traditional Roman numeral analysis, and introduction to Hindemith and Hanson’s extended tonality techniques and 20th century methods, including atonal/serial designs of Schoenberg, Perle, and Forte. Prerequisites: THMU- 2220 Music Theory IV; Thmu-2320 Aural Skills IV. (even years) THMU-4130 Orchestration –Fa 2 hours Designed to develop skills in scoring music for various instrumental groups. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. (Fee: $30) (odd years) THMU-4140 Choral Arranging –Fa 2 hours Study of arranging for the choral medium. Includes principles of arranging for children, youth, and adult choirs. Special attention given to arranging for large and small choral ensembles as accompanied by a variety of media including congregation, live instruments, MIDI, and audio sound tracks. Class presentation of student arrangements in a concert setting is provided. (Fee: $30) (even years) THMU-4990 1-3 hours Independent Study in Theory/Composition Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music theory or composition for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Repeatable up to three credits.