Students are to attend eight major events and six student recitals each semester. Music majors are required to complete all six courses for graduation.

Students are to attend eight major events and six student recitals each semester. Music majors are required to complete all six courses for graduation.

Students are to attend eight major events and six student recitals each semester. Music majors are required to complete all six courses for graduation.

Students are to attend eight major events and six student recitals each semester. Music majors are required to complete all six courses for graduation.

Students are to attend eight major events and six student recitals each semester. Music majors are required to complete all six courses for graduation.

Students are to attend eight major events and six student recitals each semester. Music majors are required to complete all six courses for graduation.

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All music majors must pass piano proficiency prior to graduation. Students must meet minimum requirements in the areas of harmonization, transposition, scales, improvisation, sight reading, and theoretical functional skills.

This laboratory course develops functional keyboard skills as it relates to the study of music theory.

This laboratory course further develops functional keyboard skills as it relates to the study of music theory and the piano proficiency examination.

This course is designed to introduce the singer to college-level Applied Voice and is a substitute for MUSC-1841. The course will include the study of supportive physiological concepts such as respiration, phonation, resonation, registration, articulation, coordination, as well as performance etiquette, style, and interpretation.

Beginning technique and principles of guitar performance. Individual and ensemble performance. Any student may enroll. The student must supply a guitar.

This is a beginning course in piano technique intended for non-music majors interested in developing piano skills for a life-time activity. This course is recommended for both beginners and students with limited keyboard background who may need to incorporate keyboard skills into their major field (e.g. elementary education, youth ministry, theatre arts). The course includes one group lesson a week.

This course is a continuation of MUSC-1007.

This first course in the theory sequence develops proficiency with the diatonic materials of music, including scales, intervals, chords, root-position harmonic progressions, and voice-leading. Intended music majors should also take MUSC-1003 AND MUSC-1020.

This second course in the theory sequence further develops proficiency with the diatonic materials of music through imitative composition and analysis. Topics include harmonic progressions with inversions, cadences and phrase structure, two-part counterpoint, non-chord tones, and the use of diatonic seventh chords.

This laboratory course develops proficiency related to material covered in MUSC-1010. Skills include sight-singing, aural identification of scale types, intervals and chords, and dictation of melodies, rhythms and harmonic progressions.

This laboratory course develops proficiency related to material covered in MUSC-1011. Skills include sightsinging, aural identification of scale types, intervals and chords, and dictation of melodies, rhythms, and harmonic progressions.

This laboratory course is open any student on campus and or music majors whose primary instrument is not voice. The course will introduce the singer to college-level Applied Voice. The course will include the study of supportive physiological concepts such as respiration, phonation, resonation, registration, articulation, coordination, as well as performance etiquette, style, and interpretation. This course is a substitute for MUSC-1841.

This course introduces basic musical terms and music history, including important forms, genres, composers, historical styles and representative works. It includes development of critical listening skills for life-long music appreciation. This course will focus on Western 'art' music, with a brief discussion of global and popular styles. (AE)

This course studies current, folk, and traditional music literature from selected world civilizations. The course involves the study of the social and cultural functions of music, the variety of musical sounds and instruments of selected cultures, and historically accepted performance practices. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the diversity of these cultures through recognition of recorded musical examples and writing to articulate the impact of music upon the cultures of various civilizations. (AE, GP)

This course is a study and survey of the history of jazz music and its variegated styles within the historical framework of the twentieth century. The multiple styles of jazz music developed over the course of the twentieth century and drew materials from early American jazz music, European classical music, the blues, and the contributions of cultural communities including Creole, Latin American, African, and Italian music practices. Jazz emerged as a unique form of music from the musical pluralism of early America, and proceeded to develop and impact music communities globally. The styles included in the survey are ragtime, Dixieland, swing, big band, be-bop, hard-bop, free jazz, third stream, fusion, and postmodernism. (AE, HI)

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choic performs representative SSA choral literature.

This choic performs representative SSA choral literature.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

This "workshop" class allows for the rehearsal and performance of operatic literature in a performance venue. Audition and instructor's permission required.

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MUSC-1005 is usually substituted for MUSC-1841.

MUSC-1005 is usually substituted for MUSC-1841.

Applied private lessons in composition provide opportunity for the student to explore individual creativity within the context of twentieth and twenty-first century art music. Development of harmonic techniques and exploration of compositional methods representing a variety of compositional practices will be supplemented with score study.

Applied private lessons in composition provide opportunity for the student to explore individual creativity within the context of twentieth and twenty-first century art music. Development of harmonic techniques and exploration of compositional methods representing a variety of compositional practices will be supplemented with score study.

This third course in the theory sequence develops proficiency with the chromatic materials of music, including secondary functions, modulations, analysis of larger forms, borrowed chords, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, with an introduction to altered dominants, chromatic mediants, extended and altered chords, enharmonicism, and advanced modulation techniques.

This fourth course in the music theory sequence develops proficiency with music materials found in music after 1900. Topics include modes and non-traditional scales, sets, serialism, rhythmic and metric innovations, and representative practices in compositional methods.

This laboratory course develops aural proficiency relating to the chromatic material covered in MUSC-2010. Skills developed include sight-singing, aural identification of scale types, intervals and chords, and dictation of melodies, rhythms and harmonic progressions.

This laboratory course is an introductory course that develops fundamental proficiency in music technology. Skills developed include practical applications of acoustics and digital audio with the use of software platforms for notation, recording and sequencing, and computer music.

This laboratory course covers performance skills, pedagogical methods, literature for teaching and performance, and maintenance knowledge needed to teach string instruments within PK-12 settings.

This laboratory course covers performance skills, pedagogical methods, literature for teaching and performance, and maintenance knowledge needed to teach woodwind instruments within PK-12 settings.

This laboratory course covers performance skills, pedagogical methods, literature for teaching and performance, and maintenance knowledge needed to teach brass instruments within PK-12 settings.

This laboratory course covers performance skills, pedagogical methods, literature for teaching and performance, and maintenance knowledge needed to teach percussion instruments within PK-12 settings.

This laboratory course involves the application of vocal techniques appropriate for teaching music at the PK-12 levels and for liturgical music. It includes a comparative study of various methods of vocal pedagogy, singers' diction (including Italian, French, and German), interpretation and expression, and a discussion of major composers of the vocal repertoire. (OC).

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choir performs representative SSA choral literature.

This choir performs representative SSA choral literature.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

This "workshop" class allows for the rehearsal and performance of operatic literature in a performance venue. Audition and instructor's permission required.

MUSC-1005 is usually substituted for MUSC-1841.

Applied private lessons in composition provide opportunity for the student to explore individual creativity within the context of twentieth and twenty-first century art music. Development of harmonic techniques and exploration of compositional methods representing a variety of compositional practices will be supplemented with score study.

Applied private lessons in composition provide opportunity for the student to explore individual creativity within the context of twentieth and twenty-first century art music. Development of harmonic techniques and exploration of compositional methods representing a variety of compositional practices will be supplemented with score study.

This course is an in-depth investigation of the instruments in the orchestra and band including all topics of their instrumentation and orchestration. The course will culminate with score study and scoring projects for band, orchestra and chamber ensembles.

This course explores individual creativity within the context of twentieth-century art music. Student works will be composed and performed while studying contemporary models and current trends in the art.

This course examines eighteenth century contrapuntal style approached through analysis and composition of the music of this period, including a study of its development from the sixteenth century style and an introduction to contrapuntal techniques in contemporary composition.

This class is designed for students seeking teacher certification in general, instrumental, and vocal PK-12 music. The class will include curriculum design and techniques appropriate for a successful PK-12 music program. The course is open to music education majors only. Fifty hours of observation required. (Music education majors do not enroll in EDUC-3358.).

This is a laboratory course in which the foundations of conducting technique are built. A focus on physicality and aural awareness will effectively prepare students for future study or activity in instrumental or choral conducting.

This course examines liturgical music for the section of the church year from the Feast of the Assumption of Mary up to the season of Lent. Special attention will be given to the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Music for feast days and Sundays throughout this section of the church year will be studied.

This course examines liturgical music for the section of the church year from Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent to the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Special attention will be given to the seasons of Lent and Easter. Music for feast days and Sundays throughout this section of the church year will be studied.

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choir performs representative SSA choral literature.

This choir performs representative SSA choral literature.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

This "workshop" class allows for the rehearsal and performance of operatic literature in a performance venue. Audition and instructor's permission required.

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This recital is used as preparation and performance of representative literature on the primary instrument during the junior year is optional. This is presented as preparation for the senior recital.

Applied private lessons in composition provide opportunity for the student to explore individual creativity within the context of twentieth and twenty-first century art music. Development of harmonic techniques and exploration of compositional methods representing a variety of compositional practices will be supplemented with score study.

Applied private lessons in composition provide opportunity for the student to explore individual creativity within the context of twentieth and twenty-first century art music. Development of harmonic techniques and exploration of compositional methods representing a variety of compositional practices will be supplemented with score study.

This course will focus on pedagogical content knowledge in music for specialists preparing to teach pre-kindergarten through grade six. Students will focus on the developmental characteristics of learners, repertoire, and instructional techniques appropriate for the elementary music classroom, and lesson planning incorporating state and national standards. Topics include practical applications of varied teaching methods, lesson planning, curricular design, repertoire, and resources for the general music classroom at the elementary level. The course includes 20 hours of field experience.

This course will focus on pedagogical content knowledge in music for specialists preparing to teach grades 6 - 12. Students will focus on the developmental characteristics of learners, repertoire and instructional techniques appropriate for the secondary music classroom, and lesson planning incorporating state and national standards. Topics include practical applications of varied teaching methods, lesson planning, curricular design, repertoire, and resources for the music classroom at the secondary level. The course includes 20 hours of field experience.

This course examines the developments of western art music from ancient Greece to the close of the Baroque Era. Music literature will be placed within its social, political, and cultural contexts. Listening and analytical skills will be refined as students become acquainted with representative works and composers from each style period.

This course examines the developments of western art music from the classical era to the beginning of the modern era. Music literature will be placed within its social, political and cultural contexts. Listening and analytical skills will be refined as students become acquainted with representative works and composers from each style period.

This course examines the developments of western art music from the beginning of the modern era to the present. An overview of non-Western music is included. Music literature will be placed within its social, political and cultural contexts. Listening and analytical skills will be refined as students become acquainted with representative works and composers from each style period.

This is a laboratory course in which the specific technique, aural skill, and contextual knowledge required for successful instrumental conducting are developed. This course will prepare students for future conducting activities in a PK-12, liturgical, or community instrumental setting. Co-requisite: Band or Orchestra.

This is a laboratory course in which the specific technique, aural skill, and contextual knowledge required for successful choral conducting are developed. This course will prepare students for future conducting activities in a PK-12, liturgical, or community choral setting. Students must take a choral ensemble concurrently.

This course will develop the skills needed to best lead the musical life of a parish. The course will focus on organizational skills, working with volunteers, working with clergy, and other aspects of a parish music position.

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choir performs representative SATB choral literature of all styles and periods.

This choir performs representative SSA choral literature.

This choir performs representative SSA choral literature.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

In this class students will explore the repertoire of liturgical music for performances on- and off-campus that will benefit the Benedictine College community and enrich the lives of all who hear the choir perform. The choir will work together as a team to build our skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of music. By audition only.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This is a small SATB choral group open to students only by audition and instructor permission.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This course will explore, study, and perform choral works for men's choir from all musical time periods and musical styles. This course is open to all male students.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This band is open to students possessing a reasonable proficiency in playing of their instruments and inlcude a study of standard concert band literature.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

This is a small jazz ensemble open to students only by audition and instructor's permission.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

The orchestra is open to all string players and to brass and woodwind players by audition. The orchestra rehearses and performs standard suites, overtures, symphonies and other orchestral compositions.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

An auditioned wind ensemble designed for in-depth study and public performance of major literature for wind band accomplished through the development and refinement of advanced-level ensemble skills. Students must purchase concert attire.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class studies standard classical and modern compositions for small brass ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This class provides the opportunity for the study of standard classical and modern compositions for small mixed ensembles.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This group provides the opportunity for study of standard classical and modern compositions for percussion instruments.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the study of standard classical and modern compositions, for small string ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

This class provides the of standard classical and modern compositions, for small woodwind ensembles.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

Benedictine Brass is an ensemble open to both music majors and non-majors, with prior instrumental experience, who have an interest in music performance. Benedictine Brass will the main ensemble for all brass instrumental and music education majors.

This "workshop" class allows for the rehearsal and performance of operatic literature in a performance venue. Audition and instructor's permission required.

This course is designed to give the student the practical experience necessary to engage and lead in music within the liturgy. Students are expected to work directly with a mentor to accomplish different aspects of music liturgy throughout the semester.

Voice (1-2 ea) (B)

Preparation and performance of representative literature on the primary instrument during the senior year is a requirement for graduation.