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Programs offered • Majors leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree – Major in Music: 34 credits plus 12 private instruction and ensemble credits – Music Education major with a teaching license, grades K-12: 40 credits (instrumental degree) or 42 credits (vocal degree), plus 20 private instruction and ensemble credits, and 36 credits in education (instrumental degree) or 32 credits (vocal degree) • Majors leading to a Bachelor of Music degree – Major in Instrumental Music: 52 credits plus 36 private instruction and ensemble credits – Major in Piano: 52 credits plus 36 private instruction and ensemble credits – Major in Voice: 50 credits plus 38 private instruction and ensemble credits – Major in Theory/Composition: 56 credits plus 36 private instruction and ensemble credits – Music Education major with a teaching license, grades K-12: 42 credits (instrumental degree) or 48 credits (vocal degree), plus 28 private instruction and ensemble credits, and 36 credits in education (instrumental degree) or 32 credits (vocal degree) • Minor in Music to accompany other Bachelor of Arts majors at Concordia: 30 credits including private instruction and ensemble credits The music department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The music department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes: • the ability to hear, identify and work conceptually with the elements of music – rhythm, melody, harmony and structure • an understanding of compositional processes, aesthetic properties of style and the ways these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces • an acquaintance with a wide selection of music literature, the principal eras, genres and cultural sources of both Western and world music • the ability to develop and defend musical judgments • the ability to perform in areas appropriate to the student’s needs and interests • an understanding of procedures for realizing a variety of music styles The department offers several programs that lead to either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Music. Sample schedules for all of these programs, which can help students identify ways to make sure they meet all requirements within a four-year college career, are available from the music department. The music department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Admission to the Music Programs First-year and transfer students are admitted to any of the Bachelor of Music programs upon demonstrating sufficient ability and skill through a personal audition either during the admissions process or during the first year of residence at the college. Transfer students are required to take a placement examination to determine levels of aural ability and knowledge of music theory. General Requirements for All Music Majors All music majors are required to demonstrate a minimum level of piano proficiency. Piano proficiency requirements must be completed through proficiency exams (administered by piano faculty several times each semester). Preparation for proficiency exams may be accomplished through private studio instruction. Students who major in music or who are candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree are required to attend 30 recitals or concerts during the academic year, including programs of Concordia’s Cultural Events Series; and faculty recitals Failure to attend the required number of recitals will lower the final grade received in private instruction by one letter. Bachelor of Arts Programs Music programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree include the following: • Major in music • Music education major with a teaching license, grades K-12 • Minor in music to accompany other Bachelor of Arts majors at Concordia In addition to the courses listed below for each program, candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the college’s Liberal Arts Core requirements (see Page 22). Major in Music Leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree The requirements for a major in music leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree are 34 credits in music plus private instruction and ensemble credits: • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits • MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits • MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits • MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • MUS 361 – World Musics, 4 credits • 4 credits from Contextual Studies courses • 8 credits in music electives • 8 credits in private instruction (eight 1-credit courses) • 4 credits in ensemble (four 1-credit) courses; these courses are program requirements but do not apply to graduation credit. It is suggested that students concentrate the elective courses within a single area – music theory and composition, music history and literature, conducting or pedagogy. Credits in private lesson instruction may not be used to fulfill the 8-credit requirement in music electives. Music Education Major with a Teaching License, Grades K-12, Leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree The requirements for a music education major with a teaching license, grades K-12, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree are 40 credits (instrumental degree) or 42 credits (vocal degree) in music, plus 20 private instruction and ensemble credits and 36 credits in education (instrumental degree) or 32 credits (vocal degree): • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits • MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits • MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits • MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • MUS 331 – Choral Literature, 2 credits (vocal degree only) • MUS 361 – World Musics, 4 credits • MUS 394 – String and Woodwind Techniques, 2 credits • MUS 395 – Brass and Percussion Techniques, 2 credits • MUS 425-426 – Choral Conducting I and II, 2 credits each OR MUS 427-428 – Instrumental Conducting I and II, 2 credits each • 8 credits from Contextual Studies courses (MUS 320 or MUS 420) • 2 credits from Creative Applications courses • Successful completion of the secondary/K-12 curriculum requirements. The required methods of teaching courses are: – EDUC 391 – Methods of Teaching Vocal Music, 4 credits – EDUC 392 – Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music, 4 credits (instrumentalists only) In order to receive the endorsement of the music department, music education students must pass the piano proficiency exam prior to, or during the semester preceding student teaching. • 12 credits of private instruction (12 1-credit courses). Instrumental music education majors must demonstrate competence in voice, usually accomplished through taking MUS 431 – Voice Class, which may count as one of the 1-credit courses required in private instruction. It is highly recommended that vocal music education students register for MUS 121 – English Diction, 1-credit. • 8 credits in ensemble (eight 1-credit courses). Participation in an ensemble is required each semester of enrollment; these courses do not apply to graduation credit. • one appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital Minor in Music to Accompany other Bachelor of Arts Majors at Concordia The requirements for a minor in music are 30 credits: • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • 10 credits in music electives. Music in private lesson instruction may not be used to fulfill the requirement in music electives. • 6 credits of private instruction (six 1-credit courses) • 4 credits in ensemble (four 1-credit courses); these courses do not count for graduation credit. Bachelor of Music Programs Music programs leading to a Bachelor of Music degree include the following: • Major in instrumental music • Major in piano • Major in voice • Major in theory/composition • Music education major with a teaching license, grades K-12 In addition to the courses listed for each program, candidates for the Bachelor of Music degrees must complete the college’s Core Curriculum requirements of First-Year Experience courses, and religion courses. Major in Instrumental Music Leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree The requirements for a major in instrumental music leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 52 credits in music plus 36 private instruction and ensemble credits: • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits • MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits • MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits • MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • MUS 343 – Orchestration, 2 credits • MUS 361 – World Musics, 4 credits • MUS 423 – Critical Analysis I, 2 credits • MUS 424 – Critical Analysis II, 2 credits • MUS 427 – Instrumental Conducting I, 2 credits • MUS 482 – Senior Recital, 2 credits • 8 credits from Contextual Studies courses • 2 credits from Creative Applications courses • 10 credits from music elective courses • 24 credits from non-music elective courses • 28 credits of private instruction: – 8 credits in the student’s major instrument at the 200-level (four 2-credit courses) – 16 credits in the student’s major instrument at the 400-level (four 4-credit courses) – 4 credits in the student’s minor instrument (four 1-credit courses) • 8 credits in ensemble (eight 1-credit courses). Participation in an ensemble is required each semester of enrollment; these courses do not apply to graduation credit. • Seven student recitals: – one appearance each semester in a general student recital in the major instrument in the first and sophomore years – a half-recital in the major instrument in the junior year – a full senior recital in the major instrument – one appearance in a general student recital or studio recital in the minor instrument Major in Piano Leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree The requirements for a major in piano leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 52 credits in music plus 36 credits in private instruction and ensemble courses: • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits • MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits • MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits • MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • MUS 312 – Counterpoint, 2 credits • MUS 321 – Composition I, 2 credits • MUS 343 – Orchestration, 2 credits • MUS 361 – World Musics, 4 credits • MUS 423 – Critical Analysis I, 2 credits • MUS 424 – Critical Analysis II, 2 credits • MUS 425 or MUS 427 – Instrumental or Choral Conducting I, 2 credits • MUS 473 – Methods and Materials for Teaching Piano, 2 credits • MUS 474 – Piano Repertoire, 2 credits • MUS 482 – Senior Recital, 2 credits • 8 credits from Contextual Studies courses • 4 credits from music elective courses • 24 credits from non-music elective courses • 28 credits of private instruction: – 8 credits in the student’s major instrument at the 200-level (four 2-credit courses) – 16 credits of private instruction in the major instrument at the 400-level (four 4-credit courses) – 4 credits in the student’s minor instrument (four 1-credit courses) • 8 credits in ensemble (eight 1-credit courses). Participation in an ensemble is required each semester of enrollment; these courses do not count for graduation credit. • Seven student recitals: – one appearance each semester in a general student recital in the major instrument in the first and sophomore years – a half-recital in the major instrument in the junior year – a full senior recital on the major instrument – one appearance in a general student recital or studio recital in the minor instrument Major in Voice Leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree The requirements for a major in voice leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 50 credits in music plus 38 credits in private instruction and ensemble courses: • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 121 – English Diction, 1 credit • MUS 122 – Italian Diction, 1 credit • MUS 123 – German Diction, 1 credit • MUS 124 – French Diction, 1 credit • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits • MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits • MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits • MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • MUS 361 – World Musics, 4 credits • MUS 426 – Choral Conducting I, 2 credits • MUS 429 – Voice Repertoire, 2 credits • MUS 472 – Methods and Materials for Teaching Voice, 2 credits • MUS 482 – Senior Recital, 2 credits • 8 credits from Contextual Studies courses • 2 credits from Creative Applications courses • 6 credits from music elective courses • Proficiency in French at the level of FREN 112 – Introduction to the French-Speaking World II, 4 credits • Proficiency in German at the level of GER 112 – Introduction to the German-Speaking World, 4 credits • THR 127 – Elements of Acting, 4 credits • 12 credits from non-music elective courses • 30 credits in private instruction: – MUS 261 – 8 credits of Private Voice Instruction (four 2-credit courses) – MUS 461 – 16 credits of Private Voice Instruction (four 4-credit courses) – MUS 266 – 6 credits of Private Instruction in Piano (six 1-credit courses) • 8 credits in choir (eight 1-credit course). Participation in a choir ensemble is required each semester of enrollment; these courses do not count for graduation credit. • Six student recitals: – one appearance each semester in a general student recital in the major instrument in the first and sophomore years – a half-recital in the major instrument in the junior year – a full senior recital in the major instrument Major in Theory/Composition Leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree The requirements for a major in theory/composition leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 56 credits plus 36 private instruction and ensemble credits: • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits • MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits • MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits • MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • MUS 312 – Counterpoint, 2 credits • MUS 343 – Orchestration, 2 credits • MUS 361 – World Musics, 4 credits • MUS 423 – Critical Analysis I, 2 credits • MUS 424 – Critical Analysis II, 2 credits • MUS 426 – Choral Conducting I, 2 credits OR MUS 427 – Instrumental Conducting I, 2 credits • MUS 437 – Music Technology I, 2 credits • MUS 438 – Music Technology II, 2 credits • MUS 482 – Senior Recital, 2 credits • 8 credits from Contextual Studies courses • 10 credits from music elective courses • 20 credits from non-music elective courses • 28 credits of private instruction: – 20 credits of private instruction in composition – 8 credits of private instruction in a minor instrument or voice • 8 credits in ensemble (eight 1-credit courses). Participation in an ensemble is required each semester of enrollment; these courses do not apply to graduation credit. • a senior composition recital Music Education Major with a Teaching License, Grades K-12, Leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree The requirements for a music education major with a teaching license, grades K-12, leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 42 credits (instrumental degree) or 48 credits (vocal degree) in music, plus 28 private instruction and ensemble credits, and 36 credits in education (instrumental degree) or 32 credits (vocal degree): • MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits • MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits • MUS 121 – English Diction, 1 credit (vocal degree only) • MUS 122 – Italian Diction, 1 credit (vocal degree only) • MUS 123 – German Diction, 1 credit (vocal degree only) • MUS 124 – French Diction, 1 credit (vocal degree only) • MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits • MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits • MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits • MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits • MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits • MUS 232 – History of Western Music, 4 credits • MUS 331 – Choral Literature, 2 credits (vocal degree only) • MUS 361 – World Musics, 4 credits • MUS 394 – String and Woodwind Techniques, 2 credits • MUS 395 – Brass and Percussion Techniques, 2 credits • MUS 425-426 – Choral Conducting I and II, 2 credits each OR MUS 427-428 – Instrumental Conducting I and II, 2 credits each • MUS 482 – Senior Recital, 2 credits • 8 credits from Contextual Studies courses • 2 credits from Creative Applications courses • 12 credits from non-music elective courses (Bachelor of Music students whose primary instrument is piano are required to take MUS 473 – Methods and Materials for Teaching Piano and MUS 474 – Piano Literature in place of one credit of non-music electives.) • Successful completion of the secondary/K-12 curriculum requirements. The required methods of teaching courses are: – EDUC 391 – Methods of Teaching Vocal Music, 4 credits – EDUC 392 – Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music, 4 credits (instrumentalists only) In order to receive the endorsement of the music department, music education students must pass the piano proficiency exam prior to or during the semester preceding student teaching. • 20 credits of private instruction – 16 credits of private instruction in voice or the student’s major instrument (eight 2-credit courses) – 4 credits of private instruction in a minor instrument (four 1-credit courses) Instrumental music education majors must demonstrate competence in voice, usually accomplished through taking MUS 431 – Voice Class, which may count as one of the 1-credit courses required in private instruction. It is highly recommended that vocal music education students register for MUS 121 – English Diction, 1 credit. • 8 credits in ensemble (eight 1-credit courses). Participation in an ensemble is required each semester of enrollment; these courses do not apply to graduation credit. • Nine student recitals: – one appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital – a full recital in the major instrument in the senior year (MUS 482 – Senior Recital, 2 credits) Private Instruction Private Instruction is available in all areas of voice, piano, organ, any band or orchestral instrument, or composition. Music lessons are adapted to the individual needs of the student. They are supplemented by work in the college musical organizations, by student recitals, by ensembles and by accompanying. Representative programs in private instruction in each area are available from the music department. Please see polices below governing all private instruction courses. Private Instruction in the Bachelor of Arts Program In the Bachelor of Arts program, 1 credit is given for one half-hour lesson per week with one 55-minute practice period per day for one semester. Two credits are given for two lessons per week; students are expected to practice three hours daily. Private instruction is available in the following areas; please see policies below governing all private instruction courses. • MUS 161 – Voice, 1 to 2 credits. E. • MUS 163 – Brass, 1 to 2 credits. E. • MUS 165 – Woodwinds, 1 to 2 credits. E. • MUS 166 – Piano, 1 to 2 credits. E. • MUS 167 – Strings, 1 to 2 credits. E. • MUS 168 – Percussion, 1 to 2 credits. E. • MUS 169 – Organ, 1 to 2 credits. E. Private Instruction in the Bachelor of Music Program All students majoring in programs leading to the Bachelor of Music are required to take private instruction in a major instrument, voice or composition, and a minor instrument or voice. Students majoring in instrumental music should have adequate foundation in preliminary study of their major instrument. Students take the 200-level courses in private instruction for 1 or 2 credits, according to the following guidelines: • Major instrument or voice: 2 credits are given for each course to all first-year and sophomore majors in the Bachelor of Music programs, and to juniors and seniors majoring in music education or theory/composition, for private instruction in the student’s major instrument or voice. Students receive two half-hour lessons per week in their major instrument or voice and are expected to practice three hours daily. • Minor instrument or voice: 1 credit is given to all majors for each course of private instruction in a student’s minor instrument or voice. One hour of daily practice and one half-hour lesson are required per week. – MUS 261 – Voice, 1 to 2 credits. E. – MUS 263 – Brass, 1 to 2 credits. E. – MUS 264 – Composition, 1 to 2 credits. E. – MUS 265 – Woodwinds, 1 to 2 credits. E. – MUS 266 – Piano, 1 to 2 credits. E. – MUS 267 – Strings, 1 to 2 credits. E. – MUS 268 – Percussion, 1 to 2 credits. E. – MUS 269 – Organ, 1 to 2 credits. E. • Composition: MUS 264 – Composition may be taken as 1 credit starting in the freshman year, or 2 credits beginning in the sophomore year, such that 4 credits have been completed by the end of the sophomore year. At 1 credit, students receive one half-hour lesson per week and are expected to compose 60 minutes daily. At 2 credits, students receive one one-hour lesson per week and are expected to compose 120 minutes daily. Juniors and seniors majoring in voice performance, instrumental music, or composition take the 400-level courses of private instruction in their respective area of focus. Students receive a weekly, one-hour lesson in their area of focus and are expected to practice or compose three hours daily. 4 credits are granted. • MUS 461 – Voice, 4 credits. E. • MUS 463 – Brass, 4 credits. E. • MUS 464 – Composition, 4 credits. E. • MUS 465 – Woodwinds, 4 credits. E. • MUS 466 – Piano, 4 credits. E. • MUS 467 – Strings, 4 credits. E. • MUS 468 – Percussion, 4 credits. E. • MUS 469 – Organ, 4 credits. E. Private Instruction Policies Registration for private music lessons is on a semester basis. At the end of each semester, each student registered for private instruction must perform for a panel of music faculty members. Note carefully these regulations regarding private instruction: • Students entering not later than two weeks after the beginning of the semester must pay in full for private instruction. • If lessons are discontinued during the semester, no refund is made after the fifth week of the semester. • Only in the case of illness of more than two weeks’ duration are fees refunded for absences from lessons. • Students are charged for lessons missed unless they notify the instructor a reasonable time in advance of an absence. Lessons missed on legal and special holidays and during organization tours are not made up. • Students are permitted to change instructors with the consent of the department chair. • Students registered in the department of music are not permitted to take private lessons for credit from instructors who are not faculty members of Concordia College. Ensemble Courses One credit per semester is granted to members of choir, band, orchestra and all other ensembles. Ensemble courses may not be applied toward fulfilling the requirements in private instruction for a major or minor. Participation in a music ensemble is required for majors and minors in music as follows: • Bachelor of Arts majors (not music education) and minors must participate for two years. • Bachelor of Music students and Bachelor of Arts teaching majors must participate each semester of enrollment. Because participation in many ensembles is open to students who are not majors or minors in music, detailed descriptions of these organizations are included under Expanded Academic Opportunities on Page 25. • MUS 174 – Männerchor (freshman men’s chorus), 1 credit. E. • MUS 175 – Cantabile (freshman women’s chorus), 1 credit. E. • MUS 176 – The Concordia Choir, 1 credit. E. • MUS 177 – The Concordia Chapel Choir, 1 credit. E. • MUS 179 – Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit. E. • MUS 180 – Bel Canto, 1 credit. E. • MUS 181 – The Concordia Band, 1 credit. E. • MUS 182 – The Concordia Cobber Band, 1 credit. E. • MUS 183 – The Concordia Orchestra, 1 credit. E. • MUS 183 – Concordia College Symphonia, 1 credit. E. • MUS 184 – The Concordia College Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit. E. • MUS 184 – Saxophone Quartet, 1 credit. E. • MUS 185 – Brass Ensemble, 1 credit. E. • MUS 186 – Woodwind Ensemble, 1 credit. E. • MUS 186 – Woodwind Quintet, 1 credit. E. • MUS 187 – String Ensemble, 1 credit. E. • MUS 188 – Percussion Ensemble, 1 credit. E. • MUS 188 – Marimba Choir, 1 credit. E. • MUS 189 – Lyric Opera Studio, 1 credit. E. • MUS 190 – Piano Ensemble, 1 credit. E. • MUS 191 – Handbell Choirs, 1 credit. E. • MUS 192 – World Music Ensemble, 1 credit. E.
Music Courses
MUS 101 R, E – Introduction to the Art of Music, 4 credits. E. Introductory survey of classical music of the Western European tradition from the 15th century to the present, including musical repertoire, performance practice and terminology. Focus on music within historical, political, sociological and cultural perspectives.
MUS 111 – Materials of Music I, 2 credits. E1. A fundamental course in notation, scales, intervals, triads and basic principles of voice leading in two-part and four-part writing. This course will also include the rudiments of aural skills: interval, scale and triad identification, solfege, and simple rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms, and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.
MUS 112 – Materials of Music II, 2 credits. E2. Further development of writing skills is covered, employing the principles of diatonic harmony including seventh chords, secondary dominants and simple modulation. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms. Prerequisite: MUS 111 – Materials of Music I
MUS 121 – English Diction, 1 credit. B1. A fundamental course to acquaint students of voice with correct standard English diction and to familiarize them with the International Phonetic Alphabet as a clear system of notating speech sounds. Open to all students registered for vocal instruction.
MUS 122 – Italian Diction, 1 credit. B2. A continuation of the phonetic studies from MUS 121 – English Diction, with application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to the Italian language. Prerequisite: MUS 121 – English Diction or permission of instructor
MUS 123 – German Diction, 1 credit. B3. A continuation of the phonetic studies from MUS 121 – English Diction, with application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to the German language. Prerequisite: MUS 121 – English Diction or permission of instructor
MUS 124 – French Diction, 1 credit. B4. A continuation of the phonetic studies from MUS 121 – English Diction, with application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to the French language. Prerequisite: MUS 121 – English Diction or permission of instructor
MUS 125 – Voice Technique I, 1 credit. E. Group instruction in the basic principles of vocal technique, including breathing, posture and vocalization. Commensurate with Music 161 – Private Voice Instruction. No prerequisite.
MUS 126 – Voice Technique II, 1 credit. E. A continuation of Vocal Technique I. Prerequisite: MUS 125 – Vocal Technique I
MUS 128 – Aural Skills I, 2 credits. E2. Dictation and performance using diatonic materials, interval identification and performance, rhythm dictation, and performance in simple and compound meters. Prerequisite: MUS 111 – Materials of Music I
MUS 161 – Voice Music, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 163 – Brass Music, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 165 – Woodwinds Music, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 166 – Piano Music, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 167 – Strings Music, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 168 – Percussion Music, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 169 – Organ Music, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 174 – Männerchor (freshman men’s chorus), 1 credit. Männerchor (men’s chorus) and Cantabile (women’s chorus) serve members in their first year of college and perform primarily campus concerts, including chapel appearances.
MUS 175 – Cantabile (freshman women’s chorus), 1 credit. Männerchor (men’s chorus) and Cantabile (women’s chorus) serve members in their first year of college and perform primarily campus concerts, including chapel appearances.
MUS 176 – The Concordia Choir, 1 credit. The Concordia Choir (sophomores and above) tours nationally and internationally, performing at major concert venues on a regular basis, in addition to campus concerts and chapel appearances.
MUS 177 – The Concordia Chapel Choir, 1 credit. The Concordia Chapel Choir (sophomores and above) also undertakes a regional tour and performs in local and campus concerts, as well as during chapel.
MUS 179 – Vocal Jazz, 1 credit. The Vocal Jazz Ensemble specializes in the performance of American classic and contemporary song literature in the jazz idiom.
MUS 180 – Bel Canto, 1 credit. Bel Canto (women’s choir) performs in chapel regularly in addition to campus concerts and local appearances.
MUS 181 – The Concordia Concert Band, 1 credit. The Concordia College Concert Band, usually consisting of about 70 players, performs a variety of symphonic and popular music at concerts, convocations and other college functions and on its annual tour.
MUS 182 – The Concordia Cobber Band, 1 credit. The Concordia Cobber Band, which also studies a wide range of musical literature, performs at concerts, chapel services and athletic events.
MUS 183 – The Concordia Orchestra and Concordia College Symphonia, 1 credit. The Concordia Orchestra performs representative works from the symphonic music literature in a series of concerts on campus and on its annual tours. The Concordia College Symphonia plays chamber works in on-campus concerts.
MUS 184 – The Concordia College Jazz and Saxophone Quartet, 1 credit. The Concordia College Jazz Ensembles consist of approximately 20 musicians each. These groups perform major works representing major jazz literature and styles at numerous concerts and clinics both on and off campus.
MUS 185 – Brass, 1 credit. Instrumental ensembles: Smaller ensembles are formed on the basis of student interest and ability. Brass, string, woodwind, percussion, marimba and piano ensembles perform in concerts and at various college functions.
MUS 186 – Woodwind Ensemble and Woodwind Quintet, 1 credit. Instrumental ensembles: Smaller ensembles are formed on the basis of student interest and ability. Brass, string, woodwind, percussion, marimba and piano ensembles perform in concerts and at various college functions.
MUS 187 – String Ensemble, 1 credit. Instrumental ensembles: Smaller ensembles are formed on the basis of student interest and ability. Brass, string, woodwind, percussion, marimba and piano ensembles perform in concerts and at various college functions.
MUS 188 – Percussion and Marimba Choir, 1 credit. The Percussion Ensemble is a chamber music organization consisting of 20 to 25 musicians who perform on the many and varied definite and indefinite pitched instruments of the percussion family. The Percussion Ensemble is open through audition to students of all levels who express an interest in performing on percussion instruments. The group performs a wide variety of literature from the “standard” percussion repertoire, as well as exciting new arrangements of popular, classical and folk music. All students, regardless of majors, are eligible to audition for the Percussion Ensemble.
The Marimba Choir is a chamber music organization consisting of eight to 10 marimbists selected from the members of the Percussion Ensemble. They perform literature ranging from transcriptions of works by Bach, Mozart and other great composers, to Latin American, pops favorites, ragtime and contemporary literature for keyboard percussion. The Marimba Choir performs in the Percussion Ensemble concerts, as well as at numerous community and civic events. All students, regardless of their major, are eligible to audition for the Marimba Choir.
MUS 189 – Lyric Opera Studio, 1 credit.
MUS 190 – Piano, 1 credit. Instrumental ensembles: Smaller ensembles are formed on the basis of student interest and ability. Brass, string, woodwind, percussion, marimba and piano ensembles perform in concerts and at various college functions.
MUS 191 – Handbell Choirs, 1 credit.
MUS 192 – World Music, 1 credit. The Concordia College Handbell Choirs, Campana and Tintinnabula, consist of approximately 13 musicians each, selected by audition. They play on five octaves of Malmark bells and appear in campus concerts, chapel services and at various local events. They also play at churches and festivals in the region and participate in the annual Concordia Christmas Concerts.
MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, 2 credits. E1. A continuation of MUS 112 – Materials of Music II with emphasis on chromatic harmony. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms. Prerequisite: MUS 112 – Materials of Music II
MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, 2 credits. E2. A study of post-tonal analysis and composition procedures. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms. Prerequisite: MUS 211 – Materials of Music III
MUS 225 – Aural Skills II, 2 credits. E1. Dictation and performance using chromatic materials, and interval identification and performance. Continued development of rhythm dictation and performance. Prerequisites: MUS 112 – Materials of Music II and MUS 128 – Aural Skills I
MUS 226 – Aural Skills III, 2 credits. E2. Dictation and performance using post-tonal materials, and interval identification and performance. Continued development of rhythm dictation and performance. Prerequisites: MUS 211 – Materials of Music III and MUS 225 – Aural Skills II
MUS 227 – Fundamentals of Music for Classroom Teachers, 2 credits. E2. Basic training in the rudiments of music designed primarily for elementary education majors to gain command of music reading.
MUS 232 H – History of Western Music, 4 credits. E1. A survey of Western musical practice from the early medieval period to the present. Focus is on the development of styles, genres, musical forms, media, social history, religious and liturgical contexts, and aesthetic perspectives. Prerequisite: MUS 112 – Materials of Music II or consent of instructor
MUS 250 – Pre-May Seminar, 2 to 4 credits. E2.
MUS 261 – Voice Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 263 – Brass Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 264 – Composition Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 265 – Woodwinds Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 266 – Piano Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 267 – Strings Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 268 – Percussion Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 269 – Organ Lessons, 1 to 2 credits.
MUS 300 – May Seminar, 4 credits. MS.
MUS 308 – Contextual Studies I – Genre, 2 credits. D. A study of a musical genre which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts. Prerequisite: MUS 232 – History of Western Music or consent of instructor
MUS 309 – Contextual Studies I – Period, 2 credits. D. A study of a musical period which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts. Prerequisite: MUS 232 – History of Western Music or consent of instructor
MUS 310 – Contextual Studies I – Topic, 2 credits. D. A study of a musical topic, which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts. Prerequisite: MUS 232 – History of Western Music or consent of instructor
MUS 312 – Counterpoint, 2 credits. D. An in-depth study of 18th century contrapuntal techniques and repertoire. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement. Prerequisite: MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV
MUS 321 – Composition I, 2 credits. D. A course involving both class and individual instruction on basic techniques used in composition. Experience in writing and analyzing works. Prerequisite: MUS 211 – Materials of Music III
MUS 322 – Composition II, 2 credits. D. A continuation of Composition I. Prerequisite: MUS 321 – Composition I
MUS 343 – Orchestration, 2 credits. E2. A study of orchestral instruments and techniques; scoring for chamber ensembles and orchestra. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement. Prerequisite: MUS 211 – Materials of Music III or consent of instructor
MUS 361 X – World Musics, 4 credits. E. An introduction to a variety of musical systems and the relationship of these to cultures in which they originate. Prerequisites: MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV, MUS 232 – History of Western Music, or consent of instructor
MUS 380 – Special Topics, 2 credits. E. Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.
MUS 390 – Cooperative Education, 2 to 8 credits. E.
MUS 394 – String and Woodwind Techniques, 2 credits. E. A laboratory course, designed for music education majors, covering practical performance and techniques of teaching string and woodwind instruments. Prerequisites: MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV and MUS 226 – Aural Skills III
MUS 395 – Brass and Percussion Techniques, 2 credits. E. A laboratory course, designed for music education majors, covering practical performance and techniques of teaching brass and percussion instruments. Prerequisites: MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV and MUS 226 – Aural Skills III
MUS 399 – Piano Proficiency, no credit. E. This course documents successful completion of the piano proficiency requirement.
MUS 408 – Contextual Studies II – Genre, 4 credits. E. A study of a musical genre which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts. Emphasis on research and writing or analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 308, 309 or 310 – Contextual Studies
MUS 409 – Contextual Studies II – Period, 4 credits. E. A study of a musical period which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts. Emphasis on research and writing or analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 308, 309 or 310 – Contextual Studies
MUS 410 – Contextual Studies II – Topic, 4 credits. E. A study of a musical topic which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts. Emphasis on research and writing or analysis. MUS 308, 309 or 310 – Contextual Studies
MUS 421 – Composition III, 4 credits. E1. A continuation of Composition II with the addition of writing and analyzing works in contemporary styles. Prerequisite: MUS 322 – Composition II
MUS 422 – Composition IV, 4 credits. E2. A continuation of Composition III. Prerequisite: MUS 421 – Composition III
MUS 423 – Critical Analysis I, 2 credits. B1. A study of analytical motivations, techniques and results, focusing on the major analytical methodologies and theoretical models in use today. Complementary study of musical forms from the Baroque through the present, including art and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV
MUS 424 – Critical Analysis II, 2 credits. B2. As a continuation of Critical Analysis I, a study of analytical motivations, techniques and results, focusing on the major analytical methodologies and theoretical models in use today. Complementary study of musical forms from the Baroque through the present, including art and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS 423 – Critical Analysis I
MUS 425 – Choral Conducting I, 2 credits. E1. A study of baton techniques, selection of voices, choir organization, the rehearsal, phonetics and literature. A choir is organized within the class for practical experience in conducting. Prerequisites: MUS 232 – History of Western Music or consent of instructor
MUS 426 – Choral Conducting II, 2 credits. E2. Analysis and conducting of choral literature of all periods. Prerequisite: MUS 425 – Choral Conducting I or MUS 427 – Instrumental Conducting I
MUS 427 – Instrumental Conducting I, 2 credits. E2. Exploration of the gestural, analytical, and psychological tenets of instrumental conducting. Prerequisites: MUS 211 – Materials of Music III, MUS 225 – Aural Skills II or consent of instructor. MUS 428 – Instrumental Conducting II, 2 credits. E1. Advanced explanation of the gestural, analytical, and psychological tenets of instrumental conducting. Prerequisite: MUS 425 – Choral Conducting I or MUS 427 – Instrumental Conducting I
MUS 429 – Voice Repertoire, 2 credits. B1 (next offered Fall 2009). A course designed to acquaint the student with the song literature from the 17th century to the present. Interpretation, style and program building are studied. Prerequisite: MUS 232 – History of Western Music or permission of instructor
MUS 431 – Voice Class, 1 credit. B2, B4. Fundamentals of tone production and singing. This course is intended primarily for music education students with majors in instrumental music. It may be counted toward the ten 1-credit courses required in private instruction.
MUS 437 – Music Technology I, 2 credits. D. An in-depth study of digital audio synthesis, recording and editing. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement. Prerequisite: MUS 212 – Materials of Music IV
MUS 438 – Music Technology II, 2 credits. D. A continuation of Music Technology I with a focus on advanced synthesis and editing techniques, and composing in an interactive environment. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement. Prerequisite: MUS 437 – Music Technology I
MUS 461 – Voice Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 463 – Brass Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 464 – Composition Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 465 – Woodwinds Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 466 – Piano Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 467 – Strings Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 468 – Percussion Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 469 – Organ Lessons, 2 to 4 credits.
MUS 472 – Methods and Materials for Teaching Voice, 2 credits. A2 (2010-2011). This course acquaints students with basic principles and techniques of teaching voice, introduces the physiology of vocal production, and presents appropriate literature for beginning voice students. Prerequisites: two years of college vocal study or consent of instructor
MUS 473 – Methods and Materials for Teaching Piano, 2 credits. A2 (2009-2010). A course in teaching methods and available materials for piano instruction and a survey of the various pedagogical schools. Open to intermediate and advanced piano students. Prerequisite: MUS 232 – History of Western Music or consent of instructor
MUS 474 – Piano Repertoire, 2 credits. A2 (2009-2010). A study of the literature written for the keyboard from the time of J.S. Bach to the present, involving listening, analyzing and performing. Also includes ongoing consideration of the great keyboard players of the past and present. Prerequisite: MUS 232 – History of Western Music
MUS 475 – Organ Repertoire, 2 credits. D. An overview of organ literature from the 14th century to the present, involving listening, analyzing and performing. Includes a study of organ registration in regard to the literature of the various historical periods. Prerequisite: MUS 232 – History of Western Music or consent of instructor
MUS 480 – Independent Study, 1 to 4 credits. D. This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth research of a particular topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.
MUS 482 – Senior Recital, 2 credits. E. Credit for senior recital granted to Bachelor of Music students only.