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Music Catalog MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT The mission of the music department at Midwestern State University is to provide a comprehensive music curriculum and a wide range of performance opportunities which will equip students for a variety of music careers while enabling them also to become well-rounded persons through involvement in diverse liberal arts courses. The music department endeavors to help students develop aesthetic sensibility, cultural awareness, and social responsibility. Not only are students taught to create within their disciplines, they are challenged to evaluate the quality of what they have created. Central to the mission is to empower students to use their talents to enrich and advance society. With this in mind the department also serves as a catalyst between the university and the community in promoting artistic activities. RECITAL REQUIREMENTS All candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree must prove satisfactory performance ability by performing publicly in recital. Students taking the performance degree will perform a half recital in the junior year and a full recital in the senior year. Students with teacher certification will perform a half recital in the senior year. All music majors, with the exception of keyboard performance majors, must pass the keyboard proficiency examination prior to the performance of their senior recital Before a recital is performed publicly, the student will be required to demonstrate to the faculty in his/her performance area that the program is ready for public performance. The time for this preview will be at least three weeks prior to the public performance date. RECITAL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Each student will be required to enroll in MUSC 1000 Recital Attendance until eight semesters have been completed. This course is required for graduation but will carry no semester-hours credit toward a degree. The number of required semesters of Recital Attendance for transfer students will be determined by the Music Department Chair upon the student's entrance into the music program. Grading will be by credit/no credit. Attending a specific number of recitals will be required each semester for a passing grade. Failure to attend the requisite number of recitals will result in a failing grade for the semester. Part-time students will be required to attend an amount which is in ratio to the number of hours in which they are enrolled. Music majors must pass eight semesters. Students will not be cleared for graduation until these requirements are met. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN MUSIC COURSES IN PERFORMANCE (AMUS) Courses in performance (private lessons) are available for one or three semester hours credit. Performance course numbers have a first digit of 1 or 3 corresponding to the level of study. The final digit corresponds to the number of semester hours in which a student is enrolled. The central digits show the area of performance study (piano, voice, non-major voice, etc.) according to the table below. Students majoring in performance as candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree may enroll for no more than three semester hours in their primary performance area each semester. Candidates for the bachelor of Music degree with teacher certification, music minors, and non-majors/non-minors may enroll for no more than one semester hour each semester. Voice, piano, or instrumental for non-majors may be taken only with consent of instructor and department chair. COURSES IN MUSIC (MUSC) The term major ensemble as used in the curricula includes University Symphonic Band or University Marching Band for students concentrating in instrumental music and University Singers for students concentrating in vocal music. Students concentrating in keyboard music may select from any of the major ensembles mentioned above. Ensembles other than University Symphonic Band, University Marching Band, and University Singers are considered secondary. All ensembles are offered for lower-level credit (1xx1) or for upper-level credit (3xx1) MUSC 1000. Recital Attendance. MUSC 1001, 3001. University Singers. A select choral ensemble open to all students of the University who qualify by audition. At least four hours of rehearsal are required each week and members must participate in all public performances. An extended tour is taken in the spring. Choral music from all historical periods in various genres is explored and performed. The repertoire includes world music from a variety of cultures. Rehearses Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11-11:50 a.m. MUSC 1011, 3011. Oratorio Chorus. A choral organization open to all interested students and townspeople specializing in the performance of major works with orchestral accompaniment. Historical periods ranging from Renaissance to the 21st Century are varied each semester, as well as the birth origin of the individual composers, so as to provide a fresh multicultural musical experience with each major work. Rehearses Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. MUSC 1021, 3021. University Symphonic Band. The Midwestern State University Symphonic Band is two separate groups representing all colleges on campus. The Symphonic Band is open to all students on campus without audition and rehearses on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1-1:50 p.m. during the Spring semester. The select Symphonic Band, called the Wind Ensemble, is open to all students with band experience who qualify by audition. The Wind Ensemble rehearses on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2-2:50 p.m. during the Spring semester. Both bands tour annually and perform several concerts on campus and off campus. MUSC 1031, 3031. University Pep Band. The Midwestern State University Pep Band meets twice weekly during the spring semestser and performs for all home basketball games and selected outdoor activities. Membership is open to all students with band experience by audition only (Spring semester). MUSC 1033. The Appreciation of Music. A course designed to increase the variety and depth of the student's exposure to music and to enhance better understanding and enjoyment of music as an art. Offered as traditional music appreciation or jazz/rock music appreciation. MUSC 1041, 3041. University Marching Band. During the fall semester, the band performs at MSU home football games. Membership is open to all students with band experience. One hour of credit is given each semester. Two hours credit in marching band may be substituted for one kinesiology activity course. Four hours of marching band substitutes for the entire kinesiology requirement. Rehearses on Wednesday and Friday from 1-2:50 p.m. and on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 until mid-October. MUSC 1061, 3061. Wichita Falls Chamber Orchestra. A large instrumental ensemble open to all interested students and townspeople. Membership is by audition. Fall and spring concerts are presented. Additional concerts for the community are scheduled as needed. Literature ranges from baroque to contemporary classics. Offered both fall and spring semesters. Rehearses on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. MUSC 1101. Performance Class. A course designed to cover all aspects of performance relating to the student's performing medium. Where applicable, areas covered will be pedagogy, history, diction, literature, instrument maintenance, interpretation, and stage presence. Meets one hour a week for one hour credit. MUSC 1103. Piano Class for Non-Music Majors. A survey of piano and harpsichord literature from 1685 to the twentieth century. Concurrent class instruction in piano. MUSC 1111. Beginning Piano. Class instruction in piano for students with no previous background. Emphasis on the development of fundamental skills. Majors/minors only. MUSC 1121. Piano Class. Prerequisite: Ability to read treble and bass clefs. Emphasis on basic skills to pass the piano proficiency. Majors/minor only. May be repeated for credit. MUSC 1211. Diction I. A beginning course for the study of singers' diction. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be learned and applied to English, Italian, and Latin pronunciation. MUSC 1221. Diction II. Prerequisite: MUSC 1211. A beginning course for the study of German and French pronunciation. A working knowledge of IPA is expected. MUSC 1601. Elementary Sight-Singing and Ear Training. Singing in treble and bass clefs with introduction to alto clef, major, and minor modes. Recognition of intervals and triads and melodic dictation. Enrollment limited to students who are enrolled in or have completed MUSC 1603. MUSC 1603. Theory I. Part writing of figured bass exercises and melody harmonizations using triads. Composing on a small scale will be introduced. MUSC 1601 should be taken concurrently. MUSC 1611. Elementary Sight-Singing and Ear Training. Prerequisite: MUSC 1601. A continuation of MUSC 1601. Enrollment limited to students who are enrolled in or have completed MUSC 1613. MUSC 1613. Theory II. Prerequisite: MUSC 1603. A continuation of MUSC 1603. MUSC 1611 should be taken concurrently. MUSC 1931, 3931. Opera Workshop. An ensemble open to all students by audition. Trains singers and directors in the special problems of the musical stage. Spring semester only. MUSC 1941, 3941. University Jazz Ensemble. An instrumental ensemble representing students from all colleges on campus. The band tours each year and performs for local high school assemblies and civic club programs. Membership is by audition. Offered during fall and spring semesters. Rehearses on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11-11:50 a.m. MUSC 1961, 3961. Chamber Ensemble. Small ensembles devoted to the learning and performing of all styles of chamber music and performance. Membership is by audition. Offered fall and spring semesters. MUSC 1981, 3981. Midwestern Singers. A chamber ensemble selected by audition from members of the University Singers. The Midwestern Singers perform a wide variety of music from different countries, ranging from madrigals and motets to vocal jazz arrangements from America and abroad. MUSC 2603. Theory III. Prerequisite: MUSC 1613. Sight-singing more difficult melodies. Dictation of more advanced melodies. Introduction of two-part and four-part dictation. Part-writing of figured basses and melodies using altered chords, modulations, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords. Students will also have the opportunity to freely compose several short works in various styles using some of the more advanced chords as they are studied. MUSC 2613. Theory IV. Prerequisite: MUC 2603. A continuation of MUSC 2603. MUSC 3101. Performance Class. A continuation of MUSC 1101. MUSC 3141. Woodwind Instruments Class. Instruments comprising the woodwind section of the orchestra and band, including practical experience in playing these instruments. The principles concerning history, correct embouchures, tonguing, and phrasing are presented in class. Reed-making and reed-repairing methods are included. MUSC 3161. Brass Instruments Class. Instruments which make up the brass section of the orchestra and band, including practical experience in playing these instruments. The principles concerning history, correct embouchures, tonguing, and phrasing are included. Mastery of the fundamentals of playing these instruments is included to prepare for the direction of school orchestras and bands. MUSC 3181. String Instruments Class. A course designed to familiarize students with the instruments of the string orchestra; namely violin, viola, violoncello, and bass viol. A study of bowing techniques, positions, and fundamentals which are necessary for the correct teaching of these instruments in the public schools. MUSC 3211. Diction III. Prerequisite: MUSC 1211. Advanced study of Italian and Latin pronunciation. A working knowledge of IPA is expected. MUSC 3221. Diction IV. Prerequisite: MUSC 1221. Advanced study of German and French pronunciation. A working knowledge of IPA is expected. MUSC 3281. Voice Class. Group instruction and practice in the fundamentals of singing such as breath control, tone production, consonant formations, etc. Individual assignments as indicated by the student's own problems, background, and ability. MUSC 3291. Percussion Instruments Class. A study of the instruments comprising the percussion section of the orchestra or band. Mastery of the fundamentals in playing these instruments is included to prepare students for the direction of school orchestras or bands. MUSC 3632. Analysis of Musical Form. Analysis of musical structure including simple binary and ternary forms, the rondo and sonata-allegro forms, and contrapuntal applications. MUSC 3662. Orchestration. Prerequisite: MUSC 2613. Techniques of scoring and part extraction for orchestra. Special consideration to aspects of school and church ensembles. Problems involving combinations of instrumental groups with other media. As part of the final projects, students will orchestrate an original composition of 16-24 measures in length. The original will be in a keyboard style of the student's choosing with the approval of the instructor. MUSC 3723. Western and World Music Literature. A survey of music through periods, composers, and genres. Study of traditional western European art music, folk music, and music of diverse cultures, including America, Africa, and Asia. Emphasis will be given to the development of study skills necessary for further study in any branch of music history through analysis and identification of written scores and aural examples. For music majors and honor students; open to others as space permits. MUSC 3733. Music History I. Prerequisite: MUSC 3723. A study of the development of music and the related arts from early Greek music through the Baroque period. Recorded illustrations of music show stylistic development of representative composers in each period. MUSC 3743. Music History II. Prerequisite: MUSC 3723. A study of the development of music and the related arts from the classical period through the Twentieth Century. Recorded illustrations of music show stylistic development of representative composers in each period. A sampling of world music will be incorporated. MUSC 3801. Instrument Repair. Designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of instrument repair. Includes care and maintenance, inspections, standard minor repairs, and emergency repairs. MSUC 3823. Piano Pedagogy I. Principles and materials for the instruction of beginning piano students of all ages. Knowledge of the leading printed teaching methods and anthologies, and application of leveling principles through pedagogical composition assignments. Discussion of studio policies. Some in-class teaching. Two lessons of practice teaching per week required. MUSC 3833. Piano Pedagogy II. Prerequisite: MUSC 3823. Principles and materials for the instruction of intermediate and advanced piano students. Knowledge of the leading printed teaching methods and anthologies, and application of leveling principles through pedagogical composition assignments. Discussion of business practices and studio policies. Some in-class teaching. Two lessons of practice teaching per week required. MUSC 3842. Keyboard Literature I. A survey of keyboard literature from its beginnings through the early Romantic composers. Recorded and student performances of literature used to illustrate various aspects of form and style. MUSC 3852. Keyboard Literature II. A survey of keyboard literature during the Romantic, Impressionist, and 20th Century eras, coming as close to the present day as possible. Various national styles will be discussed, as will the divergent trends in 20th Century keyboard music. Recorded and student performances of literature. MUSC 3862. Choral Literature I. A study of six major choral genres, performance practice and materials from the Renaissance through the 21st Century including a unit on world choral music. MUSC 3872. Choral Literature II. Continuation of Choral Literature I with an emphasis on standards, procedures, and technique for the choral rehearsal. MUSC 4612. Practicum in Vocal Accompanying. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Survey of the song literature from the Italian, German, and French schools. Introduction to foreign language diction and coaching techniques. Development of score reduction skills. MUSC 4622. Practicum in Marching Band. Prerequisite: Pass piano proficiency. A study of the basic fundamentals of marching band, including history, drill design, music preparation and arranging, show preparation, and importance of auxiliary groups related to the marching band. MUSC 4632. Practicum in Instrumental Accompanying. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Survey of Instrumental Duo repertoire, including sonatas. Work in figured bass realization, orchestral reductions, and rehearsal techniques. MUSC 4813. Foundations of Music I. A study of elementary music education as it relates to musical concepts, music-reading skills, the elements of music, performance, and materials. MUSC 4823. Foundations of Music II. A study and evaluation of music procedures and basic concepts for music programs. MUSC 4833. Vocal Pedagogy. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. A study of the principles and techniques of teaching voice. The history of teaching methods and procedures including those of the Italian and German schools is covered. Observation of teaching required. MUSC 4843. Basic Conducting. For music majors and minors. Others may register with the consent of the instructor. Emphasis on basic conducting techniques, style, and interpretation. MUSC 4854. Instrumental Conducting. Prerequisite: MUSC 4843. Continuation, development, and expansion of MUSC 4843 with emphasis on instrumental conducting. MUSC 4862. Choral Conducting. Prerequisite: MUSC 4843. Continuation, development, and expansion of MUSC 4843 with emphasis on choral conducting. MUSC 4873. Foundations of Music III. A course designed for music majors working toward the all-level certificate in music. Emphasis is placed upon the specific activities comprising an elementary music program, the materials and skills necessary for implementing such a program, and the integration of music with the total elementary school program. Students receive an introduction to multiculturalism and world music, with focus on the Andean music of South America. Includes laboratory experience in teaching beginning vocal and instrumental techniques individually, in small groups, and in larger classes. MUSC 4893. Music Technology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A survey including advances in music technology, digital synthesis, sequencing, MIDI, desk-top music publishing, basic music acoustics, music applications of the Internet, recording, microphones, and sound systems. May be repeated for credit. MUSC 4963. Problems in Music. Prerequisite: Consent of Chair. Directed study on special problems in music. May be repeated for credit.
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