Applied Music

This functional piano class, which meets twice a week, includes the study of diatonic scales, primary chord progressions, transposition, ear training, harmonization, playing in ensemble, sight-reading, composition, various accompaniment styles and form. Prerequisite: Non-majors admitted by permission of instructor

This course is a continuation of MUA 113. It introduces chromatic scales, arpeggios, dominant seventh chords, inversions, hymn-playing and open vocal score. The class meets twice a week. Prerequisite: MUA 113; non-majors by permission of instructor

This course emphasizes basic keyboard and pedal techniques and techniques of registration. Students study works from Bach, Mendelssohn, Buxtehude and composers of the modern period. Prerequisite: Piano background sufficient to play the Two-Part Inventions of Bach

This course explores all aspects of the pianist's technique, including posture, finger dexterity, distribution of weight, relaxation and touch. Repertoire consists of technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, and solo and ensemble literature of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods. A comprehensive approach, including theoretical and historical perspectives, give the student a well-rounded knowledge and application of concepts studied.

This course promotes the development of proper concepts of vocal technique, including posture, breath support, vowel/tone production, registration, diction/articulation, interpretation, range extension and agility. Remedial methodology is applied to vocal problems. Practical application is achieved through the study of folk/sacred song, musical/theater tunes and/or classical art song and aria.

This course provides beginning guitar instruction while exploring the foundational base for more advance learning in the student's specific areas of interest. A student may enroll for the class regardless of level of experience. Students must provide an acoustic guitar. The class instills knowledge and skills found in such topics as (a) aural procedures involved in tuning a guitar, (b) basic melodic reading and interpretation, (c) theoretical basis of harmonic chord sturcture, (d) knowledge of rhythmic theory, (e) standard and alternative fingerings, (f) modulations, and (g) ensemble playing. Evaluation will be based on the achievement of basic ability in (a) reading and playing melodic lines, (b) chording musical accompaniments, (c) playing the guitar in appropriate rhythmic contexts.

This course is a continuation of MUA 114. It introduces modal scales, chord progressions using secondary chords and added sevenths, four-part hymn playing, adjacent two parts of four-part open vocal scores and piano literature of moderate difficulty, including accessible pieces by Bach, Mozart and contemporary composers. The class meets twice a week. Prerequisite: MUA 114; non-majors by permission of instructor

This course is a continuation of MUA 213. It introduces harmonizing from a lead sheet, modulation, accompanying and open-score reading. The class meets twice a week. Prerequisite: MUA 213; non-majors by permission of instructor

This course explores all aspects of the pianist's technique, including posture, finger dexterity, distribution of weight, relaxation and touch. Repertoire consists of technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, and solo and ensemble literature of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods. A comprehensive approach, including theoretical and historical perspectives, give the student a well-rounded knowledge and application of concepts studied.

This course promotes the development of proper concepts of vocal technique, including posture, breath support, vowel/tone production, registration, diction/articulation, interpretation, range extension and agility. Remedial methodology is applied to vocal problems. Practical application is achieved through the study of folk/sacred song, musical/theater tunes and/or classical art song and aria.

This course explores a topic of contemporary interest to the study of applied music.

This course is designed to build on the skills learned in Class Piano 1-4, focusing particularly on playing warmups, playing parts individually and together, and honing accompanying skills.

This course explores all aspects of the pianist's technique, including posture, finger dexterity, distribution of weight, relaxation and touch. Repertoire consists of technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, and solo and ensemble literature of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods. A comprehensive approach, including theoretical and historical perspectives, give the student a well-rounded knowledge and application of concepts studied.

This course promotes the development of proper concepts of vocal technique, including posture, breath support, vowel/tone production, registration, diction/articulation, interpretation, range extension and agility. Remedial methodology is applied to vocal problems. Practical application is achieved through the study of folk/sacred song, musical/theater tunes and/or classical art song and aria.

This course guides the student in developing compositional skills - from exploring various proven creative styles to synthesizing personal style and culminating in the creation of complete works.

This course explores all aspects of the pianist's technique, including posture, finger dexterity, distribution of weight, relaxation and touch. Repertoire consists of technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, and solo and ensemble literature of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods. A comprehensive approach, including theoretical and historical perspectives, give the student a well-rounded knowledge and application of concepts studied.

This course promotes the development of proper concepts of vocal technique, including posture, breath support, vowel/tone production, registration, diction/articulation, interpretation, range extension and agility. Remedial methodology is applied to vocal problems. Practical application is achieved through the study of folk/sacred song, musical/theater tunes and/or classical art song and aria.