First in a developmental sequence of music courses designed to provide the music student with basic fundamentals necessary for advanced study. Sequence will integrate harmony, analysis, composition, ear training, and dictation, sight singing and keyboard fundamentals. Covers scales, modes, interval, melody, triads and four-part harmonization. (4 lecture)

Continuation of MUSI 121 focusing on four-part harmonizations utilizing the dominant seventh, leading tone and diminished sevenths and secondary seventh chords, secondary dominants and modulation. Two and three-part forms will also be examined. Course continues to develop student skills in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony. (4 lecture)

Fundamentals of tone production, hand position, tuning, basic chords, finger picking, playing simple folk songs, reading musical notation. (2 lecture)

Fundamentals of singing; vocal production, breath control, style, interpretation, sight reading, diction, and literature. (2 lecture)

Piano skills for beginners; group instruction at electronic piano; keyboard familiarity; notation; chord progressions; transposition; improvisation; techniques; literature for solo and ensemble performance. (1 lecture)

Continuation of MUSI 161. Music reading; functional piano skills; theory; pop-jazz chords; literature from Baroque to contemporary; transposition; improvisation; simple accompaniment; solo and ensemble performance at electronic keyboards. (1 lecture)

Continuation of MUSI 162. Scales; arpeggios; chords; creative activities; technique; theory; sight reading; lead sheet reading; solo and ensemble literature from Baroque through contemporary periods. (1 lecture)

Continuation of MUSI 163. Electronic and acoustic pianos used. All major and minor scales; arpeggios; sight reading; chord progressions; study and performance of intermediate piano literature.

A survey of music with emphasis on the masterworks of the Western tradition. Historical and theoretical concepts will be introduced to help students understand the musical examples presented. The primary objective of the course is to provide a wide variety of listening experiences to promote the development of a curiosity about, an enthusiasm for and the enjoyment of many styles and genres of music. (3 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at the time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lesson may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Individual music instruction offered to all students and members of the community. Lessons scheduled at time of registration. Twelve 45-minute private lessons earn one college credit. Some lessons may be scheduled off campus. May be repeated for credit. (1 lecture)

Select chamber choir which performs finest choral music of all periods and styles. Chorale presents a festive performance during the fall semester and tours West Virginia and surrounding states at the end of the spring semester. Auditions are held during first week of classes each semester. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisite: Audition) (1 lecture)

Select choral group which performs with orchestra. Membership by audition. (May be repeated) (1 lecture)

An instrumental ensemble which studies and performs standard wind ensemble literature. (May be repeated) (1 lecture)

An instrumental ensemble allowing the student to learn jazz styles and techniques. (May be repeated) (1 lecture)

Continuation of MUSI 122. Examines Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, upper tertian chords, and chromatic harmony. Sixteenth and eighteenth century counterpoint will be introduced along with analysis of rondo, variation and sonata allegro forms. Course will continue to develop student skills in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony. (4 lecture)

Course is final semester of the music theory sequence. Examines music of the late nineteenth century but focuses primarily on compositional principles of the twentieth century. Course will continue to develop student skills in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony. (4 lecture)

Conducting & rehearsal techniques; conducting patterns, development of choral sound; singers' diction; selection of repertoire; analysis of musical score; performance problems. (3 lecture)

This course surveys the art music of Western Europe and the New World from the notated music and writings of the ancient Greeks through the Classical period. (3 lecture)

This course surveys all of the musical traditions, language, and repertoires that are currently cultivated in the United States, beginning with the European music from around 1770 and the musical traditions of West Africa. (3 lecture)

College musical theatre production. Same as THEA 291. May be repeated. (1-3 lecture)

(1-6 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)

(1-4 lecture)

Survey of the varied musical traditions, both historical and sociological, found in the United States. Topics include folk and ethnic music, jazz, blues, rock, country, sacred, musical theatre, concert music, and regional styles. (3 lecture)

Survey course that will examine masterworks of the genre and recent productions currently running on Broadway. Students will also attend and review live performances. This course does not meet the general education fine arts requirement for any associate degree program. (3 lecture)

Using the West Virginia Music Program of Study and the National Standards for General Music Education as guides, students will explore the concepts of melody, harmony, form, rhythm, tempo, dynamics and timbre; learn effective lesson planning for music, and examine appropriate textbooks and materials. The philosophies of Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze will be presented and experienced throughout the course providing a basis for an eclectic curriculum. Learning will be achieved primarily through participation in a wide variety of creative activities including singing, playing instruments, creative movement, games, listening and imagining. (3 lecture)

Advanced individual music instruction in voice, guitar, and all band, orchestra, and keyboard instruments. Students must enroll in lower level applied music study (MUSI 171-190) and successfully complete a qualifying jury examination. A student fee applies. (1 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)

(1-6 lecture)