Elements of music necessary for the enjoyment and understanding of music; music vocabulary and the ability to become an intelligent listener. Designed for the general student.

MUSC 203

Recognition and sight-singing, and dictation of melodic and harmonic intervals using diatonic tones within the octave and stressing accurate tuning of these intervals. Sightsinging melodies based on primary triads. Rhythmic study including simple division of the beat in simple meters. Introduction of major, minor, augmented and diminished triads in root position.

MUSC 205

Students learn theoretical elements of music including notation, harmony, intervals, key signatures, and rhythm, and meter. Students learn to recognize, write, and audiate these elements of music. Students utilize their voice and the keyboard in achieving these outcomes. (Qualified students may place out of this course by examination.)

Development of functional keyboard skills including technique, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, accompanying and knowledge of appropriate literature. Class piano may be used to meet the requirements of Secondary Applied Music. Prerequisite: Declared major in Music and/or permission of the instructor.

Continuation of Class Piano I.

A course designed to acquaint the student with the theoretical elements of music beginning with the basics of notation, harmony, rhythm and key signatures. Introduction to four-part writing.

Continuation of Music Theory I. Seventh chords, modulation and secondary dominants.

Fundamentals of vocal tone production through proper use of the vocal mechanism. Students study early Italian songs and art songs in English. Prerequisite: Declared major in music or permission of the instructor.

Continuation of Voice Class I.

NOTE: Minimum grades of C- in MUSC 204, MUSC 209 and MUSC 210 are prerequisites to all music courses numbered 300 and above, except MUSC 403.

An introduction to the various style periods of music. The development of music listening skills.

Methods and techniques for teaching music to elementary school children. Development of skills for playing recorder, autoharp and percussion instruments. Activities in singing, rhythm, improvisation, composition, speech, movement and drama. For music majors.

Continuation of Musicianship I. All major, minor, augmented and diminished triads and inversions. Sight-singing and dictation of more advanced melodies with skips and chromatic tones. Increasing level of rhythmic studies. Introduction to the C clef. Prerequisite: MUSC 204.

Correct pronunciation of all vowels and consonants in each language as they apply to singing and as found in the International Phonetic Alphabet. Designed to give the student studying vocal performance the opportunity to study the diction of four languages generally found in the study of voice: French, German, Italian and Latin.

Development of functional keyboard skills including technique, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, accompanying and appropriate literature. Prerequisites: A declared major in Music and/or permission of the instructor.

Continuation of Class Piano III.

Continuation of Musicianship II. Seventh chords and their inversions. Sight-singing and dictation of melodies with increasing complexity. Performance of two-part rhythmic exercises. Two- and three-part dictation. Recognition of harmonic progressions. Prerequisite: MUSC 305.

Continuation of Music Theory II. Introduction to polyphonic techniques of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Formal structures of the Classical Period. Chromatic harmony.

Continuation of Music Theory Ill. Chromatic harmony as used in the Romantic period. Extended study of formal structure of the Classical and Romantic periods.

This course introduces the student to basic techniques of conducting: beat patterns, phrasing, achieving balance, basic score preparation and analysis, and rehearsal techniques.

MUSC 330

Advanced choral conducting including large choral works. Further study of vocal pedagogy for high school students and adults. Prerequisite: MUSC 325.

The hymn and hymn writers; poetic and metrical form of the hymn; philosophy and use of the hymn in worship, Christian education and evangelism.

Continuation of Musicianship III. Sight-singing and dictation of advanced melodies with modulations to remote keys. Rhythms involving changes in meter and all patterns of note and rest values. Four-part dictation. Prerequisite: MUSC 318.

Class instruction of the study of brass instruments with emphasis on teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.

Class instruction of the study of woodwind instruments with emphasis on teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.

Study of major organ works from pre-Baroque to the present. Emphasizes elements of style, structure and historical perspective through analysis and listening assignments.

Class instruction in the study of stringed instruments with emphasis on the teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.

Class instruction of the study of percussion instruments with emphasis on teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.

A half recital in the primary applied area. Prerequisites: Completion of the Junior Qualifying Examination and permission of the instructor.

Analysis of harmonic and melodic components of eighteenth-century musical style with their application to student composition.

The history and development of music before 1800. Study of musical styles and concepts with their representative composers. Listening and analysis of selected compositions. Prerequisite: MUSC 301

The history and development of music since 1800. Study of musical styles and concepts with their representative composers. Listening and analysis of selected compositions. Exercises in techniques culminating in a public performance of original works by members of the class. Prerequisite: MUSC 301. This is a writing intensive course.

Advanced instrumental conducting technique. Further study of rehearsal techniques for instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 325.

Integration of the ministry of music into the total church; the multiple choir program, music committee and music in Christian education. The capstone course for Christian Education- Music majors.

The relation of music to the total school curriculum including the organization and administration of school music programs. Teaching methods and techniques for band, chorus and general music above the elementary level. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program by the TEB. Prerequisite: SPED 200. Corequisite: EDUC 406C.

Marching styles and show designs for half-time shows and similar events. Observation and practical experiences working with local marching bands and directors. For future band directors.

Ranges, acoustical properties, practical usage and history of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments in groupings from small ensembles to full symphony orchestra.

The design and harmonic organization of musical compositions. Analysis of selected compositions from different genres and style periods.

Presentation of a full-length recital in the applied music concentration. Students prepare a paper on the music to be performed and write program notes for the recital performance. The paper and program notes must be completed by the date of the student’s recital hearing. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Applied music at the senior level.

Supervised work in a local church. Students may serve as organists, choir directors or organist-directors. Prerequisites: A declared major in the church music sequence and permission of the instructor.

A half- or full-length recital in the applied music concentration. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Applied music at the senior level.

Introduction to repertoire, rehearsal techniques and vocal pedagogy of the junior-age voice (grades 4-6). Experience using a demonstration choir. Prerequisite: MUSC 402.

MUSC 525

Students work in interdisciplinary teams to design, plan, and present integrative arts performances. Each workshop will end with a touring public performance and/or community arts activity.

MUSC 550

Student completes an internship in an area related to his or her career goals. Opportunities will include study abroad, music technology, community service, music conservatorship, teaching, performance, arts administration, law, medicine, communication. The focus will be upon the exploration of music based skills in the realms of work and public service.

MUSC 551

Students complete a research project designed with a faculty member.

Attendance and performance at campus concerts, recitals and music lectures. Taken concurrently with each semester of applied music.

Music ensembles (MUSC 102-MUSC 110) are open to all students based on stated qualifications. MUSC 102-110 (activities) may be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times.

NOTE: Music Majors only Students registered for music ensembles will receive academic letter grades rather than pass/fail designations. ONE ensemble per semester will be figured into the GPA. Faculty will designate at registration which course will be counted into the GPA.

1. MUSIC FACULTY will designate the ensemble for which students will receive academic credit, and will submit same to Registrar's office not later than 2 weeks after classes begin.

2. Students will receive ONLY academic credit for the ensemble indicated. They will NOT receive activity credit for this ensemble.

A mixed ensemble which sings for chapel services and convocations held on the campus. This group occasionally sings off-campus at churches and civic clubs. A variety of choral literature, both sacred and secular, forms the repertoire of this ensemble. A cantata is presented each semester. Open to any student; however, the director has the privilege of limiting the size of the group.

A multicultural and interdenominational choral ensemble whose repertoire, while specialized and select, is very diverse. The choir performs primarily African-American spirituals and gospel music by both historic and contemporary composers. Open to any student by audition.

A mixed ensemble of 40 voices. This choir makes an annual American tour and has made several highly successful concert tours of Europe. Membership is by audition and invitation. Membership in the Symphonic Choir is required of all Concert Choir members.

A large ensemble of mixed voices which performs choral masterworks with orchestra. The group has performed works by Bach, Handel, Stravinsky, Brahms, Durufle, Honegger, and other leading composers both on and off-campus with the Salisbury and Charlotte Symphony Orchestras. Open to all students by audition.

An ensemble of wind and percussion instruments which performs all types of literature both on and off-campus. Open to all students by audition.

A small instrumental group which performs the music of the “Big Band” era as well as music of today. This group performs both on- and off-campus for social and school events. Open to all students by audition and permission of the director.

A select group of players performing both secular and sacred repertoire. This choir plays on campus and makes an annual tour. Open to all students by audition and invitation.

Small ensembles of three or more instrumentalists (brass and/or woodwind) combined to perform chamber literature from all periods of music. Open to all students by audition.

The following series of courses, MUSC 111 - MUSC 169, are private music lessons and carry an instruction fee of $150 per semester hour (SH) in addition to the regular tuition.

Fundamentals of vocal tone production through proper use of the vocal mechanism. Students study early Italian songs and art songs in English.

Continuation of Voice I.

Continuation of basic vocal production plus techniques of good diction. Repertoire includes study of Italian songs and arias, American and English art songs as well as German Lieder and French art songs. Prerequisites: MUSC 111, MUSC 112 and MUSC 204.

Continuation of Voice Ill.

Introduction to arias from standard operas and oratorios; interpretation; proper stage presence and repertoire building. Preparation of a partial recital is suggested. Prerequisites: MUSC 113, MUSC 114, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.

Continuation of Voice V.

Continuation of repertoire building; more advanced opera and oratorio arias and art songs in the various languages leading to the preparation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 115, MUSC 116.

Fundamentals of vocal tone production including correct posture, breathing, phonation and diction for proper tone and production. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. May be repeated for credit.

The Piano Concentration is open to music majors only, and all students are required to accompany at least one soloist per semester.

Development of basic piano technique through scales; repertoire and sight-reading; piano literature of moderate difficulty.

Continuation of Piano I.

Continuation of technique through more advanced exercises and repertoire including sonatas and other intermediate literature. Prerequisites: MUSC 121, MUSC 122, and MUSC 204.

Continuation of Piano III

Continuation of the study of repertoire through the more demanding works of romantic, impressionistic and contemporary composers. Prerequisites: MUSC 123, MUSC 124, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.

Continuation of Piano V.

Study of advanced literature leading to the preparation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 125, MUSC 126.

Continuation of Piano VII.

The Organ Concentration is open to music majors only, and all students are required to accompany at least one soloist per semester.

Development of basic organ technique; part playing; articulation and phrasing; hymn playing and studies in organ literature by old masters and contemporary composers.

Continuation of Organ I. Prerequisite: Pass the Piano Proficiency Examination.

Continuation of the development of technique through more advanced exercises; study of repertoire materials including preludes, fugues and chorale preludes by composers of all eras. Prerequisites: MUSC 131, MUSC 132, and MUSC 204.

Continuation of Organ III

Continuation of the development of repertoire including works by Bach, Franck, Brahms, Messiaen, Langlais, Dupre, etc.; anthem and solo accompaniment. Prerequisites: MUSC 133, MUSC 134, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.

Continuation of Organ V.

Study of advanced literature leading to the presentation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 135, MUSC 136.

Continuation of Organ VII.

Development of basic techniques of organ playing and performance through exercises and music of all periods. The sequence of studies varies, depending upon background and ability, and is worked out in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Development of characteristic tone and technique through the study of scales, arpeggios,

Continuation of Brass I.

Continuation of the development of characteristic tone and technique through more advanced exercises. Study of repertoire is continued from a list of appropriate works. Prerequisites: MUSC 141, MUSC 142, and MUSC 204.

Continuation of Brass III.

Continuation of advanced exercises and repertoire selected from a list of appropriate materials. Prerequisites: MUSC 143, MUSC 144, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.

Continuation of Brass V.

Study of advanced literature leading to the preparation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 145, MUSC 146

Continuation of Brass VII.

Development of the characteristic tone, technique and repertoire of brass instruments. The sequence of studies varies, depending on background and ability. May be repeated for credit.

The Woodwind Concentration is open to music majors only.

Nine hours selected from the academic course offerings in Music. The selection of courses must be approved by the faculty of the Music Program. A minimum of four semester hours from one area of applied music. A minimum of four activity courses in ensemble.

Toccata Marziale

Festival Piece on St. Anne

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Praise to the Lord Almighty

With a Voice of Singing

When in Music God is Glorified

Rondo

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing