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MUSC 162 - INSTRUMENTAL LAB I

This course is designed to help students develop Composition (Year 2) cont
instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students
learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, SEMESTER 4
balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related Course Name Credit
to their particular instrument. This course is taught
"instrument-in-hand” and also uses audio and visual MUSC 100 MUSIC FORUM On Campus 1
aids to explore different techniques and styles. A MUSC 253 Private Lesson IV A On Campus 0.5
requirement in all majors, students have weekly MUSC 265 Tngestequrraczatiel ati TRY On Campus iT
assignments.

MUSC 269 Songwriting IL On Campus 2
MUSC 163 - INSTRUMENTAL LAB II MUSC 275 Contemporary Harmony IV On Campus 2
This course is designed to help students develop their MUSC 281 Ear Training IV On Campus 2
instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students : :
learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, MUSE 283 Film Scoring LL On Campus 2
balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related MUSC 285 Composition IL On Campus 2
to their particular instrument. This course is taught MUSC 290 The Business of Music On Campus 9
“instrument-in-hand” and also uses audio and visual
aids to explore different techniques and styles. A ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2
requirement in all majors, students have weekly ELECTIVE 007. Music Elective On Campus 1
assignments. Total V5
Pre-requisites: MUSC 162. ELECTIVES
MUSC 164 - HISTORY OF ROCK Course Name Credit
A study of the evolution of rock music from its MUSC 259 Ensemble IV On Campus 2
origins to the present. Classes will focus on musical MUSC 262 Survey of Recording Techniques On Campus 2
characteristics of the different styles within the —
genre. Sociological, geographical, literary and other MUSC 289 Advanced MIDI Applications IL On Campus 2
cultural aspects will be discussed. Both audio and MUSC 163 Instrumental Lab IL On Campus 1

video clips will be presented for in-class analysis.

MUSC 165 - HISTORY OF JAZZ Directed Studies (Year 2)
A survey of the music of the jazz idiom from its origins

to the present. Included is a chronological study of
important soloists, bands, vocalists, and composers.
Classes will be partly lecture aided by video clips and
partly analysis with intensive listening.

This major was created to address the diverse interests of students who are entering the music
program. It provides access to a wide range of courses and students must design their own special
project that serves as a focal point for their year of study. Every two weeks students will meet one on
one with a faculty member for mentorship, where students receive guidance on issues relating to their
project and are assessed by the instructor. Examples of Directed Studies projects include; creating a

MUSC 170 - ARRANGING | CD of original material, creating a filmscoring demo, rehearsing, performing and recording with your

own band.

An introductory course in commercial arranging
dealing primarily with the rhythm section. Specific SEMESTER 3
topics will include ranges of instruments, arranging Course Name Credit
from lead sheets, planning an arrangement, as well MUSC 250 Directed Studies/Mentorship On Campus 0.5
as detailed analysis of the function and common
practice notational systems for the electric bass, MUSC 252 Private Lesson IITA On Campus 0.5
guitar, piano and drums. All assignments will be MUSC 258 Ensemble III On Campus D)
scored and copied by the student and played by either
a project ensemble or the arranging class itself. MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab II On Campus 1

MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony IIL On Campus 2
MUSC 171 - ARRANGING II MUSC 280 Ear Training TIL On Campus 2
Expanding on the concepts presented n the . TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications On Campus 2
introductory level, this course deals with writing for ; ;
horns and a rhythm section. Techniques include soli ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus 2
voicings, quartal voicings, and upper structure triads. ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective On Campus D
Pre-requisites: MUSC 770. ELECTIVE 007 Music Elective On Campus 1

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