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All students considering any music major or minor should register for the
following course as an introduction to the major: MCTH104, Basics of Music
(3 credit hours AC in the General Education program). The Theory Placement
Test is given during the Summer and at the beginning of each semester
for students who may already qualify to pass out of this level. The Music Students’ Handbook contains further information and specific
requirements for students of music. |
| At least one half of the required semester hours of music credits for the B.A.,
and 30 semester hours of music for the BMEd or BM in Liturgical Music must be taken
at Aquinas College for the music major. All music majors must have a grade
of B- or better in all MCAP courses. |
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| Degrees |
| Bachelor of Music Degree: Music Education Major - Choral Supervision |
| Major Requirements(Piano): Seventy-four (74) credits in music: Theory-
MCTH113, 114, 203, 204, 352, 415; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115,
116, 205, 206; History and Literature MCHL304, 350, 351; College Chorus
MCEN143-443; Applied Piano MCAP123, 124, 125-425, 323, 324 and
Piano Proficiency; Voice MCAP165 and 166; Music Education MCED105,
107, 109, 208, 285, 315, 385, 414, 424 and 434; and a Half-hour Graduation
Recital. |
| Major Requirements(Voice): Seventy-four (74) credits in music: Theory-
MCTH113, 114, 203, 204, 352, 415; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115,
116, 205, 206; History and Literature MCHL304, 350, 351; College Chorus
MCEN143-443; Applied Voice MCAP165, 166, 141-441; Piano MCAP123,
124, 323, 324 and Piano Proficiency; Music Education MCED105, 107, 109,
208, 285, 315, 385, 414, 424 and 434; and a Half-hour Graduation Recital. |
| For teacher certification, the State of Michigan requires 19 credits in the
School of Education as follows: EN201; 207; 209; 454; 461; and 498. |
| Note: Music Education Majors with a Voice or Piano major could fulfill the requirements
of the BM: Liturgical Music by completing additional course work
as follows: MCHL Literature in Applied area; Valenti Handbell Ensemble
MCEN111–212; Theology TY131, 230 and 315; Music History MCHL130;
Proficiency in Voice and Organ; and an Internship in Parish Music Ministry.
See a Music Department Adviser to discuss this option. |
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| Bachelor of Music Degree: Music Education Major - Instrumental Supervision |
| Major Requirements: Seventy-four (74) credits in music: Theory MCTH113,
114, 203, 204, 352, 415; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115, 116, 205,
206; History and Literature MCHL305, 350, 351; College Band MCEN155-
451; Applied Principal Instrument MCAP 151-451; Piano MCAP 123, 124,
323, 324 and Piano Proficiency;Voice MCAP 165 and 166; Music Education
MCED 105-110, 208 and 209 for a total of 7 credits, and 285, 315, 423 and
433; and a Half-hour Graduation Recital. |
| For teacher certification, the State of Michigan requires 19 credits from the
School of Education as follows: EN201, 207, 209, 454, 461, and 498. |
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| Bachelor of Music Degree: Liturgical Music Major |
| Major Requirements: Seventy-one (71) credits in music: Theory MCTH113,
114, 203, 204, 341, 352, 415; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115, 116,
205, 206; History and Literature MCHL130, 304, 350, 351; Conducting
MCED 315; College Chorus MCEN143-444;Valenti Handbells MCEN111-
212; MCAP Applied Organ, Voice, Piano or Guitar for 16 credits; Piano and vocal skills MCAP 123, 124, 165; Proficiency in Piano, Voice and Organ;
Elementary General Music Methods MCED 285; Literature MCHL327, 329,
330 or 331; Internship in Parish Music Ministry for variable credit; and a
Graduation Recital. Theology requirements: 9 credits as follows - TY131,
230 and 315. |
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| Bachelor of Arts Degree: Music Major |
| Major requirements: Forty-two (42) semester hours as follows: Theory
MCTH113, 114, 203, 204, 352; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115, 116,
205, 206; History and Literature MCHL350, 351; Conducting MCED315;
College Chorus MCEN143-244 or College Band MCEN155-256; and
MCAP Applied Instrument/Voice for 8 credits; Piano skills MCAP123, 124;
and electives in Music for 3 credits. |
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| Bachelor of Arts Degree: Applied Music Major |
| Major requirements: Fifty-nine (59) semester hours as follows: Theory
MCTH113, 114, 203, 204, 341, 352, 415; Ear Training/Sight-Singing
MCTH115, 116, 205, 206; History and Literature MCHL350, 351; Conducting
MCED315; College Chorus MCEN143-444 or College Band
MCEN155-456; and MCAP Applied Instrument/Voice for 16 credits and Piano
skills MCAP123, 124 and Proficiency in Piano; Literature MCHL327,
329, 331 or 330; Special Topics in Music - or at least one credit; and 45
minute Graduation Recital. |
| For Jazz Instrument/Voice emphasis under the BA: Applied Music major, observe
the following changes:MCAP Applied Instrument/Voice for 14 credits;
must take Vocal Jazz MCEN161 or Jazz Ensemble MCEN171 for 8 credits
and Jazz Combo MCEN158; change Literature to MCAP323 for 1 credit;
and add Theory MCTH102, 157, 371. |
| For Liturgical Music emphasis under the BA: Applied Music major, observe
the following changes: MCAP Applied Organ, Voice, Piano or Guitar for 14
credits and Proficiency inVoice, Organ and Piano;must take College Chorus
MCEN143-344 and Valenti Handbell Ensemble MCEN111-211; change
Literature to Music Education MCED285; Internship in Parish Music Ministry for variable credit; and Half-hour Graduation Recital. |
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| Associate Degree in Liturgical Music |
| Music requirements: Thirty-nine (39) semester hours in music as follows:
Theory MCTH113, 114, 203, 204, 415; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115,
116, 205, 206; History and Literature MCHL130, 213, 304; Conducting
MCED 315; Elementary General Music Methods MCED 285; Ensemble
Proficiency (may be met by Chorus, Handbell Choir, approved parish choir
and/or life experience credit); Applied Organ, Guitar, Piano or Voice major
for 6 credits; 4 credits as needed: Class or Applied Voice (for Piano, Guitar
or Organ major) for 1 to 2 credits; Applied Organ (for Guitar, Piano or
Voice major) for 2 credits; and Class or applied Piano (for Organ, Guitar or
Voice major) for 1 to 2 credits. Theology requirements: 9 credits as follows -
TY131, 230 and 315. |
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| Music Minor: Non-Teaching |
| Requirement of twenty-fi ve (25) semester hours in music as follows: Theory
MCTH113, 114; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115, 116; History and Literature
MCHL213; Conducting Fundamentals MCED315; MCAP Applied
Instrument/Voice for 8 credits; College Chorus MCEN143-244 or College
Band MCEN155-256; and one additional music credit in MCAP123 or 127
for Piano, MCAP138 for Guitar or MCAP165 for Voice. |
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| Minor in Liturgical Music |
| Requirement of twenty-four (24) semester hours: 15 semester hours in music
as follows:Theory MCTH113, 114; Ear Training/Sight-Singing MCTH115,
116; History and Literature MCHL130 or 213; MCAP Applied Piano, Organ,
Voice or Guitar for 4 credits; keyboard proficiency; and 9 semester hours in
Theology as follows: TY 131, 230 and 315. |
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| Forms |
| Departmental/Guest Recitals |
| Program Submission Form |
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| Student Recitals |
| Program Submission Form |
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| Students' Recital Information Packet |
| Table of Contents (pdf) |
| Application for Student Recital and Recital Hearing (pdf) |
| AMC Recital Reservation/Contract (pdf) |
| Instructions for Online Student Recital Program Information Submission (pdf) |
| AMC Guidelines for use of Building (pdf) |
| Standard Set Up (Diagram) for Kretschmer Recital Hall (pdf) |
| Care of Pianos in Kretschmer Recital Hall (pdf) |
| Recital Rehearsal Schedule (pdf) |
| Recital/Reception/Assistants (pdf) |
| Waiver of AQ Dining Services (pdf) |
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| Courses |
| Music Theory Courses |
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| MCTH102 Introduction to Studio Recording (2) |
| Basic physics of sound production and recording techniques, with the procedures and equipment used in a studio. |
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| MCTH104 Basics of Music (3) AC |
| This is a general course in music (with no prior experience in music required) introducing the student to the three fundamental parts of basic musicianship: 1) the rudiments of written music; 2) introduction to piano playing and music reading; and 3) an ensemble experience in instrumental or vocal music. This is also an introductory course for students who are considering a major or minor in music. |
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| MCTH113, 114 Integrated Theory (3,3) |
The study and development of the materials of music and the cultivation of
an appreciation and understanding of musical style through comprehensive analysis. Harmonic materials of the 17th through 20th centuries are correlated
with instruction in written and keyboard harmony. CS 160 must be taken while
enrolled in either of these courses.
MCTH113 is a prerequisite for MCTH114. |
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| MCTH115, 116 Ear Training/Sight-Singing I and II (1,1) |
| This is the lab component of Integrated Theory 113, 114. Students learn to
develop the ability to hear mentally what they see, as well as to reproduce it
with their voices; to understand what they hear in musical sounds, as well as
reproduce them in written form.
MCTH115 is a prerequisite for MCTH114 and 116. |
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| MCTH 157, 257, 357, 457 Improvisation (1,1 each) |
| Jazz Theory: beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques. Direct applications will be made to your own applied instrument/voice. |
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| MCTH202 Intermediate Studio Recording (2) |
| Continuation of introductory course with more in-depth study of specific recording techniques, equipment, and theories. Prerequisite: MCTH102. |
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| MCTH203, 204 Integrated Theory (3,3) |
| This Class is designed to build upon the basic tenets of music theory covered
in MCTH113/114. Over the course of two semesters a wide range of musical
styles from the Baroque to the present will be explored. The emphasis is on
more complex chords and larger forms.
Prerequisites: MCTH113–116 and CS160; MCTH203, 205 are prerequisites for
MCTH204, 206. |
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| MCTH205, 206 Ear Training/Sight-Singing III and IV (1,1) |
| Students will further hone their ability to notate melody, harmony, and rhythm
accurately “by ear” through dictation exercises. In addition, students will improve
their ability to sing melodies and broken chords in rhythm on sight through sightreading
exercises. They must be taken concurrently with MCTH203 and 204. |
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| MCTH303 Form and Analysis (3) |
| Study of various structural and analytical elements of music through contrapuntal styles and cyclic forms. Prerequisite: MCTH204 and 206 or instructor approval. |
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| MCTH310 Special Topics in Music (3) |
| Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. |
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| MCTH341 Counterpoint (3) |
| The study of 18th-century contrapuntal styles.
Prerequisite: MCTH204 and 206 or instructor approval. |
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| MCTH343, 344 Composition (2,2) |
| Prerequisite: MCTH303. |
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| MCTH352 20th Century Analytical Techniques (2) |
| This course develops in greater depth analytical concepts and methods presented
in first and second year integrated theory courses. Compositions from
the 20th Century will be considered in historical and analytical contexts in an
effort to better understand compositional practices from 1900 up to the present
day.
Prerequisite:MCTH204 and 206, MCHL350 and 351 or approval of Chairperson. |
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| MCTH371, MCTH372 Composing and Arranging for Jazz Ensemble and/or Mass Media (2,2) |
| Prerequisite: MCTH204 and 206 or instructor approval. |
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| MCTH398 Readings in Music Theory (Variable) |
| Independent study. |
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| MCTH399 Independent Project (Variable) |
| Independent study. Study may cover, but not be limited to, the following areas: studio recording project; advanced composition; arranging or sequencing with midi technology; Schenker analysis. |
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| MCTH415 Instrumentation/Orchestration (2) |
| Through the study and application of a variety of integrative analytical models,
the instrumentation/ orchestration student will demonstrate competence in his or
her ability to understand and express in verbal and written language, all facets
under study of the various acoustic qualities of string, wind, and percussion instruments
plus an understanding of the conventional pitch range, transposition,
and most characteristic scoring practices applied to all the musical instruments
belonging to the aforementioned instrumental groupings.
Prerequisite: MCTH352. |
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| Music History and Literature Courses |
| MCHL/TY 130 Music in Liturgical Celebration (3) |
| Integrated study of music and liturgy; historical, theological study of basic liturgy and function of music in liturgy; musician’s role in a parish. |
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| MCHL213 Music Appreciation (3) AC |
| This course is designed for the student who desires to cultivate an awareness of many repertoires and musical styles from earliest times to the present, through both a live performance and in-class listening survey of the world of music. Small fee. |
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| MCHL214 The History of Popular Music (3) AC |
| Introduction to the many types of popular music; evolution, influence upon each other, personalities, times, and places; technological changes in means and media. |
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| MCHL215 History of Jazz (3) |
| General introduction to jazz; origins of early jazz, places and styles of jazz development; emphasis on live and recorded music. |
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| MCHL304 Choral Literature and Interpretation (2) |
| Taught concurrently with MCED 315 - Conducting Fundamentals, this course is
designed to give the student choral conductor experience with and an awareness
of the body of choral literature that exists, the masterworks, important
choral composers and their compositions, and the stylistic practices associated
with choral works from each of the various music periods.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 203, 204 or approval of Chairperson. |
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| MCHL305 Band and Orchestra Literature and Interpretation (2) |
| Taught concurrently with MCED 315 - Conducting Fundamentals, this course
is designed to give the student instrumental conductor experience with and
an introduction to the standard repertoire of band and orchestra literature, the
masterworks, important composers and their compositions, and the stylistic
practices associated with instrumental works from each of the various music
periods.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 203, 204 or approval of Chairperson. |
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| MCHL310 Special Topics in Music (3) |
| Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. |
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| MCHL327 Piano Literature (2) |
| Study of representative works of each era beginning with early organ and harpsichord music to Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and contemporary works. |
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| MCHL329 Vocal Literature/Pedagogy (2) |
| Survey of vocal music for solo voice from
the 17th century to present; application of the IPA system;
review interpretive technique in all stylistic periods; study
of the anatomy of the voice and current voice methods, texts
and journals. |
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| MCHL330 Instrumental Literature (2) |
| History of the instrument specific to student’s applied area, through the examination of its literature and interpretation from its beginning to the present. |
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| MCHL331 Organ Literature (2) |
| History of the organ, its literature and registration from earliest times to present. |
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| MCHL350 Music History and Literature II (3) |
| This course is designed to cultivate an awareness of the development of western
music from Antiquity through the early Classic Period. Students will gain
knowledge and familiarity with the historical events, styles, forms, instruments,
composers and compositions representative of the eras studied.
Prerequisite: MCTH204 and 206. |
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| MCHL351 Music History and Literature III (3) |
| This course is designed to cultivate an awareness of the development of western
music from the late Classic Period through present day. Students will gain
knowledge and familiarity with the historical events, styles, forms, instruments,
composers and compositions representative of the eras studied.
Prerequisite: MCTH204 and 206, MCHL350. |
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| MCHL398 Readings in Music History and Literature (Variable) |
| Independent study. |
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| MCHL399 Independent Project (Variable) |
| Independent study. |
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| Music Education Courses |
| MCED105 High Brass Techniques (1) |
| This course is designed for all K-12 Music Education degree candidates who
must have command of Trumpet and Trombone methodology and materials
needed to successfully instruct students in the playing of them toward the further
goal of developing a band or orchestra program.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED106 Low Brass Techniques (1) |
This course is designed for all K-12 Instrumental Supervision degree candidates
who must have command of Baritone, French Horn and Tuba methodology and
materials needed to successfully instruct students in the playing of them toward
the further goal of developing a band or orchestra program.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED107 High String Techniques (1) |
| This course is designed for all K-12 Music Education degree candidates who
must have command of Violin and Viola methodology and materials needed to successfully instruct students in the playing of them toward the further goal of
developing a band or orchestra program.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED108 Low String Techniques (1) |
| This course is designed for all K-12 Instrumental Supervision degree candidates
who must have command of Cello and Double Bass methodology and materials
needed to successfully instruct students in the playing of them toward the further
goal of developing a band or orchestra program.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED109Woodwind Techniques I (1) |
| This course is designed for all K-12 Music Education degree candidates who
must have command of the Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone methodology and
materials needed to successfully instruct students in the playing of them toward
the further goal of developing a band or orchestra program.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED110Woodwind Techniques II (1) |
This course is designed for all K-12 Instrumental Supervision degree candidates
who must have command of Oboe, English Horn and Bassoon methodology and
materials needed to successfully instruct students in the playing of them toward
the further goal of developing a band or orchestra program.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED208 Percussion Techniques (1) |
This course is designed for all K-12 Music Education degree candidates who
must have command of Percussion methodology and materials needed to successfully
instruct students in the playing of the various types of percussion instruments
toward the further goal of developing a band or orchestra program.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED209 Marching Band Techniques (1) |
| This course is designed to enhance the preparation of future Band Directors as
part of their required course work for the K-12 Instrumental Supervision degree.
This course will add a knowledge base in technical and philosophical areas of
the discipline.The course will be equally divided between the technical elements
of drill design and construction, and discussion and application of trends and
philosophies in today’s school marching band programs.
Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED285 Vocal Methods and Materials; Elementary (3) |
| Principles, procedures, and materials used in grades K-6. National and State Standards in K-6 music education will be integrated into the course material. Prerequisites: MCTH113, 114, 115, 116; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED310 Special Topics in Music (3) |
| QL Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED315 Conducting Fundamentals (1) |
| Offered concurrently with MCHL304 and 305 as a one-semester course requirement
for all in the Choral and Instrumental music education programs, students
in this course will learn and be drilled in the common, as well as some complex,
meter conducting patterns. Cueing and basic interpretive gestures will be
included.
Prerequisite: MCTH113, 114, 203, 204; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or approval of Chairperson. |
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| MCED321 Choral Conducting Techniques (2) |
| Prerequisite: Senior status. MCED 315. |
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| MCED322 Instrumental Conducting Techniques (2) |
| Prerequisite: Senior status. MCED 315. |
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| MCED385 Secondary Choral Methods and Materials (3) |
This course is designed to provide Choral Supervision students with the methods,
materials and experiences needed to be successful teachers at the Junior/
Senior High School level. This course is complimented by MCED 315 Conducting
Fundamentals and MCHL304 Choral Literature and interpretation. Philosophy
of music education and the National and State Standards in music education
will also be studied.
Prerequisite: MCED285; EN201; cumulative grade point average
of 2.5. |
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| MCED398 Readings in Music Education (Variable) |
| Independent study. |
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| MCED399 Independent Project (Variable) |
| Independent study. |
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| MCED414 Observation and Directed Teaching (2) |
| Elementary Music - Choral.
Prerequisite: Acceptance by screening committee of the School of Education
prior to enrollment in course and school placement. |
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| MCED423 Observation and Directed Teaching (4) |
| Elementary and Junior High - Instrumental.
Prerequisite: Acceptance by screening committee of the School of Education
prior to enrollment in course and school placement. |
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| MCED424 Observation and Directed Teaching (2) |
| Junior High - Choral.
Prerequisite: Acceptance by screening committee of the School of Education
prior to enrollment in course and school placement. |
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| MCED433 Observation and Directed Teaching (4) |
| Senior High - Instrumental.
Prerequisite: Acceptance by screening committee of the School of Education
prior to enrollment in course and school placement. |
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| MCED434 Observation and Directed Teaching (3) |
| Senior High - Choral.
Prerequisite: Acceptance by screening committee of the School of Education
prior to enrollment in course and school placement. |
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| MCED437, MCED438 Piano Pedagogy (2,2) |
| Principles, procedures, and materials for instruction of piano in early, intermediate, and advanced levels. |
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| Applied Studies and Ensembles |
Four-year sequence of private study at the college level. Classical and Jazz sections are offered.
Fee: See semester schedule. |
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| MCAP123, 124 Piano Techniques I and II (1,1) |
| Required for the first year music major, PianoTechniques I and II are a sequence
of two courses which are skill-based courses designed to give the Music major
or minor a solid and focused beginning in melodic, harmonic, and scale playing
on the piano. |
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| MCAP125, 126, 225, 226, 325, 326, 425, 426 Studio Applied Piano (2 each) |
Four-year sequence of private study at the college level. Classical and Jazz
sections are offered.
Fee: See semester schedule. |
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| MCAP127, 128 Group Piano Class (1,1) |
| Group approach to beginning piano skills. This class is taught in the music technology lab. |
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| MCAP131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431, 432 Studio Applied Organ (2 each) |
| Four-year sequence of private study, from beginning to advanced. Fee: See semester schedule. |
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| MCAP138, 139 Group Guitar Class (1,1) |
| Group approach to the tablature, notation, and techniques in guitar performance. |
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| MCAP141, 142, 241, 242, 341, 342, 441, 442 Studio Applied Voice (2 each) |
| Four-year sequence of private study at the college level. Prerequisite: MCAP 165/166. Fee: See semester schedule. |
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| MCAP151, 152, 251, 252, 351, 352, 451, 452 Studio Applied Instrumental (2 each) |
| Four-year sequence of private study at the college level. Instruction in string, woodwind, percussion, or brass instruments. Please see semester schedule for instrument specific course and section numbers. Classical and Jazz sections are offered. Fee: See semester schedule. |
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| MCAP165, 166 Voice Techniques Class I and II (1,1) |
| All beginning voice majors, minors or elective students will gain the necessary foundation, through study, exercises and songs, for successful vocal development
at the college level. Study of a variety of song literature, the anatomy and physiology of the voice, Alexander Technique, and other current techniques will be incorporated as the basis for building a strong and healthy singing life or vocal career. |
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| MCAP217 Accompanying Fundamentals (2) |
| Designed as an introductory course in basic techniques of accompanying through lecture, listening, and practical experience. Prerequisite: Basic keyboard skills; permission of instructor. |
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| MCAP310 Special Topics in Music (3) |
| Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. |
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| MCAP318 Accompanying Practicum (2) |
| A continuation of Accompanying Fundamentals with practical application of skills in a performance setting. Prerequisite: MCAP217. |
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| MCAP323, 324 Jazz Piano Applications and Techniques I and II (1,1) |
| A two-semester course in jazz techniques and applications designed specifically
for music education majors. Because the piano is the most comprehensive and
immediate source of tonal harmony in all music, particularly jazz, the course
will necessarily center on the piano techniques required to explore, direct and
understand the specifics of jazz harmony as they apply to the musical structures
and various styles found in jazz performance. |
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MCEN111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 Valenti Handbell Choir (1 each) AC
Study and performance of original compositions and transcriptions of literature for handbells. An audition may be required.
(Left: the Valenti Handbell Ensemble, Fall 2005, directed by Stephanie Wiltse) |
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MCEN143, 144, 243, 244, 343, 344, 443, 444 College Chorus (1 each) AC
Performance of vocal literature: masterworks to current styles. No audition required.
(Left: AQ College Chorus, Fall 2005, directed by Mark R. Webb) |
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| MCEN/TE250 Musical Theater Workshop
(2) |
| Exploring the actor/singer/dancer by concentrating on acting the song, vocal production, dance, musical theatre auditions, and performance. Rehearsals outside of class are required. Prerequisite: TE141 and MCAP 166 or Consent of instructor. Can be repeated once as TE/MCEN350. |
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MCEN155, 156, 255, 256, 355, 356, 455, 466 College Band (1 each) AC |
| Performance of concert band literature: masterworks to current styles. Open to those with instrumental experience. |
| (Left: AQ Concert Band, Fall 2005, direct by Dr. Paul Brewer) |
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| MCEN158, 258, 358, 458 Jazz Combo, Instrumental or Vocal (1 each) |
| Application and theory of jazz improvisation techniques. |
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| MCEN161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461, 462 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1 each) AC |
| Performance of jazz vocal literature: standards to current styles. Audition required. |
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MCEN167, 168, 267, 268, 367, 368, 467, 468 Percussion (S1), Flute (S2), Brass (S3), Strings (S4), and Chamber Choir (S5) (1 each) AC
Smaller Ensembles specializing in the varied literature for that family of instruments or voices. These are offered when strong student interest exists.
(Top left: AQ Chamber Choir, Fall 2005, directed by Larry G. Biser)
(Bottom left: AQ Chamber Strings, Fall 2005, directed by S. Catherine Williams, O.P.,) |
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MCEN171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 4771, 472 Jazz Band (1 each) AC
Big-band literature performed. Audition required.
(Left: AQ Jazz Band, Fall 2005, directed by Dr. Paul Brewer) |
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