Traces the development of musical expression in Western Art Music by providing an introduction of musical elements such as melody, harmony, tone color, rhythm, form, and texture. Students will be able to identify style periods and representative composers from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era and demonstrate musical knowledge through directed listening and topical writing assignments. Music reading skills unnecessary.

Covers the basic elements of music such as note reading, rhythm, scales, key signatures, and intervals. Includes an introduction to fundamental keyboard skills and simple ear training exercises. Intended for students with limited musical knowledge who wish to study music theory or learn to read music.

Explores and develops the skills and understanding employed as a songwriter. Along with building the necessary music theory knowledge, students will explore the characteristics of melody, musical forms common in popular music, the relationship between music and text, common instrumentation, and basic recording techniques. This hands-on course involves significant musical composition and analysis. While the focus is on popular music of the United States, there will be some incorporation of popular music from around the world.

Converts theoretical knowledge into practical application through sight-singing, ear-training, and rhythmic exercises. Study concepts are derived from material introduced in Music Theory I, including major and minor scales, intervals, sequential patterns and simple melodies, rhythmic patterns, tempos, and triads. Note: Concurrent enrollment in Music Theory (MUSC 111) and Ear Training and Musicianship I is required of all music majors.

Continues Ear Training and Musicianship I, coordinated with material presented in Music Theory II, including non-harmonic tones, chorale style, syncopated rhythms, cadences, and harmonic progressions. Note: Concurrent enrollment in Music Theory II (MUSC 112) and Ear Training and Musicianship II is required of all music transfer majors.

Surveys the development of American popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries, including the origins of both pop/rock styles, significant artists, cross-pollination with other genres, and impact on American culture. Selected pieces are examined in detail through directed listening. Topical writing assignments are required. Music reading skills unnecessary.

Presents a study of diatonic harmony through a review of music fundamentals, followed by an introduction to two and four part writing, figured bass and popular chord symbols, and theoretical analyses of musical examples. Includes some dictation and ear training drills. Note: Concurrent enrollment in Music Theory I and Ear Training and Musicianship I (MUSC 106) is required of all music transfer majors.

Reviews conventional 4-part writing practices and introduces 7th chords, chord progressions, secondary dominants, and modulations. Explores elementary composition and harmonization techniques. Note: Concurrent enrollment in Music Theory II and Ear Training and Musicianship II (MUSC 107) is required of all music transfer majors.

Presents a variety of choral literature for study and performance. Open to all students, and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Students participate as members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.

Presents a variety of choral literature for study and performance. Open to all students, and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Students participate as members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.

Introduces jazz music and improvisation. Study of jazz theory and harmony with practical application on chosen instrument. Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in end of semester concert. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Introduces jazz music and improvisation. Study of jazz theory and harmony with practical application on chosen instrument. Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in end of semester concert. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras as the basis for study and performance. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras as the basis for study and performance. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as the basis for further study and presentation. Open to all students and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Individual instruction in chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as the basis for further study and presentation. Open to all students and provides an ensemble option for the first year of study for music majors. Individual instruction in chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Provides training in the fundamentals of rehearsing and performing in a small, conductor-less group. Through study and performance of diverse repertoire, students will improve general musicianship, playing technique, rehearsal strategy, and active listening.

Provides training in the fundamentals of rehearsing and performing in a small, conductor-less group. Through study and performance of diverse repertoire, students will improve general musicianship, playing technique, rehearsal strategy, and active listening.

Introduces components of the recording process including a detailed analysis of the nature of sound, human hearing, and basic principles of electricity. Students will learn basic digital audio workstation operation and other skills required to work in the studio.

Provides an in-depth exploration of microphone technology, analog and digital theory, and recording systems. Students will explore techniques for recording in the tonmeister style of engineering, particularly as it relates to microphone techniques and editing using a digital audio workstation.

Offers class instruction in singing with emphasis on basic techniques of voice production, including correct breathing, posture, vowel production, and vocal problems. Various repertoire will be studied. Open to beginners. One class hour per week.

Builds on skills learned in Class Voice I including more in depth study of vocal problems and vocal technique. Individual repertoire will be chosen from various styles, including folk, classical, musical theater, and contemporary. Emphasis on advancing performing skills and stylistic considerations.

Examines music publishing, licensing, and copyright procedures used by the professional musician, music administrator, and music producer.

Offers beginning piano study in a classroom-lab setting. A computer workstation with electronic keyboard is available for class use. Prior music experience is not required. Students will be trained in basic keyboard skills and, if necessary, music fundamentals. In-class performances of songs with both hands will be required in all four semesters of this course. Regular individual practice on a keyboard/piano is expected.

Builds on skills learned in Class Piano I. New keyboard skills include scales and chord progressions in simple major keys, as well as reading lead sheets with primary chords. Students will learn and perform two-hand repertoire featuring melody and various types of chord accompaniments to a basic standard. More elements of keyboard technique will be explored. Regular individual practice on a keyboard/piano is expected.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Provides an introduction to the indigenous musical expressions of countries around the world, including African, Asian, Latin American, native North American, and the Caribbean, emphasizing a global perspective and artistic interaction of world cultures. Considers origins, unique instruments, significant genres, notable artists, and cultural functions. Selected pieces are examined in detail through directed listening. Topical writing assignments are required.

Continues skills from Ear Training and Musicianship II, coordinating with Music Theory III, including harmonic dictations in chorale style, melodic dictations with wider intervallic leaps and some chromaticism, and rhythmic dictations of more complex patterns. Sight-singing and keyboard activities are commensurate with each student's experience and ability. Computers available for use in and outside of class time.

Continues skills from Ear Training and Musicianship III, coordinating with Music Theory IV, emphasizing modal melodies, chromaticism, changing meters, and modulations. In-class dictations will alternate with individual keyboard and singing assignments during class time. Computer workstations are available for use during class time.

Continues Music Theory II, with further work on modulations, dominant relationships, cadential identifications, extended part-writing procedures, altered chords, and analyses. Includes characteristics of instrumental and vocal writing, the Neapolitan six chord and augmented sixth chords, and harmonizations with all types of chords and figured bass symbols.

Continues Music Theory III. Includes a review of extended chords and binary and ternary forms, and a more extensive study of large-scale forms such as fugues, theme and variation, sonata-allegro form, and the rondo. Introduction to late Romanticism, Impressionism, and 20th century compositional techniques using complex harmonic progressions, whole-tone and pentatonic scales, and atonality.

Presents a variety of choral literature for study and performance. Open to all students, and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Students participate as members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.

Presents a variety of choral literature for study and performance. Open to all students, and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Students participate as members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.

Studies advanced jazz songs and improvisation. Discussion of complex theory, harmony, and rhythms with practical application on chosen instrument. Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in end of semester concert. Private lessons on chosen instrument recommended concurrently. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Studies advanced jazz songs and improvisation. Discussion of complex theory, harmony, and rhythms with practical application on chosen instrument. Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in end of semester concert. Private lessons on chosen instrument recommended concurrently. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras as the basis for study and performance. Open to all students with permission of the instructor and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras as the basis for study and performance. Open to all students with permission of the instructor and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as the basis for further study and performance. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as the basis for further study and performance. Open to all students with permission of instructor and provides an ensemble option for the second year of study for music majors. Individual instruction on chosen instrument recommended concurrently.

Provides training in the fundamentals of rehearsing and performing in a small, conductor-less group. Through study and performance of diverse repertoire, students will improve general musicianship, playing technique, rehearsal strategy, and active listening.

Provides training in the fundamentals of rehearsing and performing in a small, conductor-less group. Through study and performance of diverse repertoire, students will improve general musicianship, playing technique, rehearsal strategy, and active listening.

Focuses on contemporary recording techniques associated with popular music production. Topics include multi-track recording, overdubbing, MIDI, and project management.

Provides in-depth study and practical application of the tools and techniques used in professional audio recording in a variety of musical styles at a professional level. Includes advanced practical training in signal processing, mixing, and mastering. Additional topics include audio for video and product delivery.

Explores electronic music production. Students will produce electronic music using a variety of software and techniques. Topics will include notation, MIDI and controller programming, sampling, sequencing, virtual instruments, synthesizers, and production techniques.

Uses seminar/discussion approach and practicum experience to analyze the role and functions of the producer and recording engineer in the professional studio recording environment. Emphasis is on the application of project planning and multi-track recording strategies, artist development issues in the studio, and role development as a producer and recording engineer.

Continues material presented in Class Piano II. New keyboard skills include scales and chord progressions in simple minor keys as well as more complicated major keys. Students will learn and perform two-hand repertoire featuring melody and various types of chord accompaniments to a basic standard. Elements of keyboard technique will continue to be developed. Regular individual practice on a keyboard/piano is expected.

Continues material presented in Class Piano III. New keyboard skills include arpeggios, greater independence of hands in polyphonic repertoire, and playing in a greater variety of styles (classical, blues, folk, etc.). All major and minor scales will be learned, hands together in one octave. Students will learn and perform two-hand repertoire featuring melody and various types of chord accompaniments to a level consistent with a secondary keyboard major in a four-year music program. Elements of keyboard technique will continue to be developed. Regular individual practice on a keyboard/piano is expected.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.

Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation, and performance of selected literature. Additional required repertoire and performance classes. Specific dates for these classes are announced at the beginning of the semester. A jury examination is held at the end of the semester and is to be regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.