Composition (Year 2)

This major explores a wide range of styles and compositional techniques as well as providing students
with the tools necessary to embark on a future in contemporary niches such as film scoring, music

in advertising and songwriting. Access to modern production/recording technology gives students

the ability to create a large portfolio of recorded music. Emphasis is put on developing each students
unique compositional identity while focusing on the skills that are at the core of the compositional
process. At the end of the fourth semester each student is responsible for organizing a 1/2 hour

graduating recital that showcases their abilities.

To be a Composition Major, students must have achieved a minimum grade of "B" or better in MUSC 171
(Arranging II) and MUSC 175 (Harmony II). A maximum of 17 students will be accepted into this major.
In the event that more students apply, preference will be given to those students who have achieved
the highest GPA. English 110 may be substituted for TWC 266.

SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
MUSC 100 MUSIC FORUM On Campus 1
MUSC 252 Private Lesson IIT A On Campus 0.5
MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab IIL On Campus 1
MUSC 268 Songwriting I On Campus 2
MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony IIL On Campus 2
MUSC 280 Ear Training IIL On Campus 2
MUSC 282 Film Scoring I On Campus 2
MUSC 284 Composition I On Campus 2
TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications On Campus 2
ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2
ELECTIVE 007 Music Elective On Campus 1

Total 75

ELECTIVES
Course Name Credit
MUSC 258 Ensemble IIT On Campus 2
MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI Applications I On Campus 2
MUSC 162 Instrumental Lab I On Campus 1

MUSC 150 - PRIVATE LESSON I

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.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 150.

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MUSC 154 - BASIC KEYBOARD I

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.

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.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 154.

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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 showcasel will be required from all
students majoring in Music Performance.

MUSC 159 - ENSEMBLE Il

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.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 158.

MUSC 160 - COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS TO MUSIC |

This course covers the fundamentals and practical
applications of digital audio system, as well as
methods for functioning in an integrated MIDI/
digital audio workstation (DAW) studio environment.
An emphasis is put on musical projects designed to
emulate professional practice and application. MIDI
sequencing is done at computer-based workstations
in the classroom. Fundamentals of digital audio
recording are practiced and auxiliary buss send and
return are introduced. Prior experience with Pro Tools
or another DAW is not required.

MUSC 161 - COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS TO MUSIC II

This course develops the student's ability to

produce his or her own multi-track recordings with
Protools digital audio workstation. Fundamentals

of auxiliary buss, application of plug-ins inserts

such as EQ, compression, noise gate, delay, and
reverb are applied. Principals of analog and sample
synthesis are applied to the development of projects.
Fundamentals of microphone theory and application
are introduced. Notation software is introduced as
well as workstation components and application.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 160.

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