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MUSC 159 - ENSEMBLE II

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 in a 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.

Prerequisites: 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.

General Music (Year 2)

A flexible program offered to students who would like to pursue a less
specific path of study. The General Music Major is a flexible program offered
to students who would like to pursue a less specific path of study. There are

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 their 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.

Prerequisites: MUSC 160.

no concentrate courses in this major to allow for a wide range of elective

courses. This program is also for students who don’t meet the admission

requirements of the other majors.

SEMESTER 3

Course Name

MUSC 100C MUSIC FORUM

MUSC 252 Private Lesson III A

MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab IIT

MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony IIL

MUSC 280 Ear Training IL

TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing

and Communications

ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective: Choose 4
ELECTIVES

Course Name

MUSC 258 Ensemble IIT

MUSC 268 Songwriting I

MUSC 282 Film Scoring I

MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI Applications I

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MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY
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MUSC 162 - INSTRUMENTAL LAB I

This course is designed to help students develop
instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students
learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation,
balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related
to their particular instrument. This course is taught
“instrument-in-hand” and also uses audio and visual
aids to explore different techniques and styles. A
requirement in all majors, students have weekly
assignments.

MUSC 163 - INSTRUMENTAL LAB II

This course is designed to help students develop their
instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students
learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation,
balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related

to their particular instrument. This course is taught
“instrument-in-hand” and also uses audio and visual
aids to explore different techniques and styles. A
requirement in all majors, students have weekly
assignments.

Prerequisites: MUSC 162.

SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
MUSC 253 Private Lesson IV A On Campus 0.5
MUSC 265 Instrumental Lab IV On Campus 1
MUSC 275 Contemporary Harmony IV On Campus 2
MUSC 281 Ear Training IV On Campus 2
MUSC 290 The Business of Music On Campus 2
Credit MUSC 100D = MUSIC FORUM On Campus 1
On Campus 1 ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective: Choose 4 On Campus 8
On Campus 0.5 Total 16.5
On Carre 1 ELECTIVES
On Campus 2 Course Name Credit
On Campus 2 MUSC 259 Ensemble IV On Campus 2
On Campus 2 MUSC 269 — Songwriting IL On Campus 2
On Campus 3 MUSC 283 Film Scoring IL On Campus 2
MUSC 289 = Advanced MIDI Applications IL On Campus 2
Total 16.5
Credit
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 2

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