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MUSC 100 - MUSIC FORUM

Music Forum is a course designed to provide an
opportunity for all music students and faculty to
share in a weekly educational experience. Each forum
will have a different musical focus. Students will have
opportunities to perform, witness performances by
faculty and guest artists, as well as gain insights

into the industry from guest lecturers and music
professionals. Forum will also provide an opportunity
for the presentation of collaborative audio-visual
projects between departments.

MUSC 150 - PRIVATE LESSON |

A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal
lesson is provided for all first year students.
Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds,

saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic,
bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase
students’ technical and musical abilities.

MUSC 151 - PRIVATE LESSON II

A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal
lesson is provided for all first year music students.
Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds,
saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic,
bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase
students’ technical and musical abilities.

Prerequisites: MUSC 150.

MUSC 154 - BASIC KEYBOARD |

A required course for all students except Keyboard
majors. This course is designed to provide practical
hands-on knowledge of the keyboard in today’s music
industry. Students will gain an understanding of
chording (in nearest inversion) and will be required to
create musical excerpts using upper structure triads.

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MUSC 155 - BASIC KEYBOARD II

A required course for all students except Keyboard
majors. This course continues to expand on chords
and keyboard techniques. This term also focuses on
musical grooves of various styles requiring more
challenging coordination and technical skills.

Prerequisites: MUSC 154.

MUSC 158 - ENSEMBLE I

Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal
point of the Music program. All students are placed
by audition in one or more ensembles. Students
must participate ina minimum of four ensembles
to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will

focus on contemporary music including rock, funk,
fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing
both the student’s repertoire and improvisational
abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in
as many different types of ensembles as possible.
A graduation showcase will be required from all
students majoring in Music Performance.

Directed Studies (Year 2) MUSC 284 Composition I On Campus 2
This major was created to address the diverse interests of students who are MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI Applications I On Campus D
entering the music program. It provides access to a wide range of courses and SC 162 I Lab l
students must design their own special project that serves as a focal point for MUSC 16 {ie Turmertal Lab 1 On Campus
their year of study. Every two weeks students will meet one on one with a faculty seqaesTER 4
member for mentorship, where students receive guidance on issues relating to c N Credit
their project and are assessed by the instructor. Examples of Directed Studies ourse ame real
projects include; creating a CD of original material, creating a filmscoring demo, MUSC 251 Directed Studies/Mentorship On Campus 0.5
rehearsing, performing and recording with your own band. MUSC 253 Private Lesson IV A On Campus 05
SEMESTER 3 MUSC 259 Ensemble IV On Campus 2
Course Name Credit MUSC 265 Instrumental Lab IV On Campus 1
MUSC 250B Directed Studies/Mentorship On Campus 0.5 MUSC 275 Contemporary Harmony IV On Campus 2
MUSC 252 Private Lesson III A On Campus 0.5 MUSC 281 Ear Training IV On Campus 2
MUSC 258 Ensemble III On Campus 2 MUSC 290 The Business of Music On Campus 2
MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab IIL On Campus l ELECTIVE 006 = Music Elective On Campus 2
MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony TT On Campus 2 ELECTIVE 006 = Music Elective On Campus 2
MUSC 280 Ear Training IL On Campus 2 ELECTIVE 007 = Music Elective On Campus 1
TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing | On Campus 2 Total 5
and Communications
ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2 ELECTIVES
: : Course Name Credit
ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2
MUSC 262 Survey of Recording Techniques On Campus 2
ELECTIVE 007 ~=Music Elective On Campus 1 y z 4 P
MUSC 269 — Songwriting II On Campus 2
Total 5 - -
MUSC 283 Film Scoring II On Campus 2
ELECTIVES MUSC 285 = Composition IT On Campus 2
Course Name ~ Credit MUSC 289 = Advanced MIDI Applications IL On Campus 2
MUSC 268 Songwriting I On Campus 2 MUSC 163 Instrumental Lab II On Campus 1
MUSC 282 Film Scoring I On Campus 2

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