Academic Courses

MUSI 110. Introduction to Music 3 cr.
Theory, elementary study of form, and instruments of the orchestra. A music vocabulary is formed to help the layperson understand musical organization. Music history by period, composer, and composition. Semester Offered–Fall and Spring.

MUSI 111. Music History 3 cr.
Exploration of the classical music of western society from its earliest origins through the late 20th century innovations. To gain a better understanding of classical music, this broad music history course explores the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods of music. Semester Offered–Spring.

MUSI 112. World Music 3 cr.
World Music gives students a concrete grasp of the rich diversity of the planet's music by highlighting the most important social and musical aspects of each culture.   The music of India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Afrioca, Latin Amerca, and Native Americas is studied.   Semester offered- Fall.

MUSI 130. Music Theory I 3 cr.
The study of major and minor scales and key signatures; major, minor, augmented, and diminished intervals as applied to triads for 4-part harmony writing; theory rules of motion, voice-leading, doubling, etc…Diatonic seventh chords and common chord modulation will be included for study towards the end of the semester. This class is designed for music majors and those who already have a
solid foundation in basic music history.

MUSI 131. Music Theory II 3 cr.
A continuation of MUSI 130. The study of secondary dominants will be included in 4-part writing, as well as the use of It 6, Gr 6 and Fr 6 chords.

MUSI 140. Sight Singing and Dictation I 2 cr.
Sight singing, dictation, and elements of music; aural recognition of all diatonic intervals, melodic phrases, rhythms, notation scales, and triads. Semester Offered–Fall.

MUSI 141. Sight Singing and Dictation II 2 cr.
A continuation of MUSI 140 with emphasis on sight singing, dictation, and elements of music. Semester Offered–Spring.

MUSI 150. Keyboard Harmony I 1 cr.
Practice, at the keyboard, of theories and harmonic progressions studied in MUSI 130 and 131. Semester Offered–Fall.

MUSI 151. Keyboard Harmony II 1 cr.
A continuation of MUSI 150 with emphasis on theories and harmonic progressions. Prerequisite: MUSI 150. Semester Offered–Spring.

MUSI 152. Techniques of Piano Instruction 1 cr.
Examination of various pedagogical techniques and approaches to the teaching of piano.

MUSI 185. Choral Conducting 2 cr.
Covers basic knowledge of beat patterns, terminology, stylistic traits, and problem solving in choral rehearsal and performance. Semester Offered–On Demand.

MUSI 218. Music in the Elementary Classroom 3 cr.
An introductory or refresher course for elementary classroom or future teachers. The course is designed for the student with little or no musical background. Musical experiences which relate to all age groups at the elementary level will be covered, including students with special needs. Semester Offered–On Demand.