Music (MUSC) Courses

Theory of Music

170 Theory I 4 hours

Beginning tertian harmony, sight singing and ear training; scales, intervals and triads through cadences and figured bass; two part writing. Analysis of basic harmony, melody and motive development.

171 Theory II 4 hours

Tertian harmony is continued through secondary dominants, modulation, voice leading, two and three part forms, leading tone chords, non-dominant seventh chords, VII diminished and half diminished chords. Sight singing and ear training continued through more complex materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 170 or consent of division chairperson.

200 Survey of Music 2 hours

(Not open to music majors.) Introductory course designed to develop an appreciation and understanding of the significance of music as a fine art, and to assist in development of intelligent listening habits. The intent of this course is to make four contributions to the liberal education. First, it will present a number of basic facts and ideas that reveal music as an essential aspect of human existence. Second, in keeping with its role within the liberal studies curriculum, the course will examine the subject of music from diverse perspectives and will connect it to related fields of study. Third, by various means, it will encourage development of enhanced critical thinking skills. Fourth, it will cultivate improved communication skills, particularly in the area of writing. This course is intended to partially fulfill the requirements for a general Humanities core, and may be combined with Survey of Art or Theatre to create an understanding of the world of the arts and culture.

270 Theory III 4 hours

A continuation of tertian harmony through chromatic harmony. Analysis of Renaissance polyphony, Baroque polyphony and fugal technique, Romantic harmony. Sight singing includes melodies with non-diatonic pitches and modulations. Ear training includes identification of church modes, further melodic, rhythmic, 4-part harmonic and dictation. Prerequisite: MUSC 171 or consent of division chairperson.

271 Theory IV 4 hours

A continuation of Classical period styles including the Rondo form. Analysis of chromatic harmony. Romantic period style, Impressionistic style, various early 20th Century styles, non-Western musical styles, music since 1945. Set theory and 12-tone analysis techniques. Sight singing includes melodies with non-diatonic pitches and modulations. Ear training includes identification of church modes, further melodic, rhythmic and 4-part harmonic dictation. Prerequisite: MUSC 270 or consent of division chairperson.

359 Music Fundamentals and Methods 3 hours

Methods and materials in teaching music fundamentals for Early and Middle Childhood classroom teachers.

Music History and Literature

301 Music History and Literature I 3 hours

A study of music history from the ancient through the Baroque period with emphasis on the recognition of styles and the development of aural skills and music vocabulary. Completion of a listening component is required.

302 Music History and Literature II 3 hours

A study of music history from late classical period to the present with emphasis on the recognition of styles and the development of aural skills and music vocabulary. Completion of a listening component is required. Prerequisite: MUSC 301 or consent of division chairperson.

Conducting

375 Conducting I 2 hours

Baton technique, score reading and preparation, choral literature and style and choral rehearsal technique. Prerequisites: Completion of 100 and 200 level music courses or consent of division chairperson.

376 Conducting II 2 hours

Instrumental rehearsal techniques, instrumental score reading and interpretation, band literature, and continued study of baton technique. Prerequisite: MUSC 375 or consent of division chairperson.

Techniques

The following courses are designed to develop fundamental performance skill, a knowledge of appropriate literature, and the skills, techniques and methods used in teaching instruments and voice. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 170 and/or MUSC 171.

Applied Music

Private instruction is offered for all instruments and voice. One hour of credit represents one half hour of instruction each week. Five hours of practice per week are recommended for each hour of credit. A lower grade may result if the student fails to meet the minimum requirement.

Students failing to inform their private instructor prior to an absence will be considered unexcused unless severe circumstances have intervened. Instructors will not be expected to make up an unexcused absence.

Jury examinations will be scheduled during the week prior to final examinations. These examinations are considered to be the equivalent of a final examination. The faculty jury may discuss and recommend, but the instructor retains the sole responsibility for the final semester grade. The fourth semester jury will be the mid program assessment for all students and must be passed to continue in music education.
All applied students will perform at department and public recitals when requested. When representing Glenville State College, the student must obtain permission before participating in any performance not sponsored by the Department of Music.

The final capstone course is the senior recital. Students must demonstrate their ability to perform successfully in their jury the semester before their senior recital. The successful completion of this course will demonstrate the musical maturity required and the organizational skills needed to prepare and perform musical events.

All music majors must pass a piano proficiency examination. All parts of the exam must be passed prior to Student Internship. Exams will be scheduled at the end of each semester during juries. If a student does not pass a part of the exam, the student may retake that portion of the exam the following semester.

Students will be tested at the beginning of their first year to determine their piano proficiency and course placement. A description of that proficiency exam is listed in the Department of Music: Addenda to Glenville State College Catalog.

Applied Minor: The normal sequence of events for the four hours in the minor consists of four semesters of one credit each. Major applied credit cannot be given for these beginning levels of instruction. The minor is required to appear only at a jury or in a recital performance, the choice being made by the instructor.

Applied Major: The normal sequence for the ten credit hours in the major consists of three semesters of two hours each and four semesters of one credit each. Applied majors will appear at juries and recitals each semester.

Applied Course Numbers: All require approval of the instructor and must be taken in the indicated sequence. Course descriptions are available at the Department of Music: Addenda to the Glenville State College: Minimum Applied Proficiency Levels.