Applied (private lesson) study is available only by permission of the appropriate studio faculty, and requires an audition. May be taken for major, minor, or elective credit. Applied study does not carry Liberal Arts Foundation Fine Arts credit.

Course Numbering in Applied Study (all performance areas; LL = instrument code):
MAP LL10, LL15 (1-4, F&S)
Normal level for introductory private study, non-majors. Permission of appropriate studio faculty. For voice: successful completion of MCLV II or permission. For piano: successful completion of MKBD IV or permission.

MAP LL20, LL25 (1-4, F&S)
Normal level for beginning private study, music education majors. Audition required, or prerequisite of LL15 and permission of studio faculty.

MAP LL30, LL35 (1-6, F&S)
Normal level for beginning private study, performance majors; intermediate private study, music education majors, minors, and elective study. Audition required, or LL20-25 as prerequisite. May be repeated for two additional semesters.

MAP LL40, LL45 (1-6, F&S)
Advanced private study for B.Mus. majors. Prerequisite: FH 30-35 and successful Sophomore Review, or permission of studio faculty. Repeatable as required

Areas of Applied Study
Composition
MAP CM40, CM 45 Composition (1-4, F&S)
Original composition in various forms, genres, and styles.

Conducting
MAP CC40, CC45 Advanced Conducting , Choral (1-4, F&S)
Preparation of material for a major choral ensemble and actual experience directing the ensemble. Prerequisites: MUS 229,329, participation in ensemble, permission of ensemble director

MAP CI40, CI 45 Advanced Conducting, Instrumental (1-4, F&S)
Preparation of material for a major instrumental ensemble and actual experience directing the ensemble. Prerequisites: MUS 229, 430, participation in ensemble, and permission of ensemble director

Individual Performance Areas
Brass
MAP FH10-FH45 French Horn
MAP TR10-TR45 Trumpet
MAP EU10-EU45 Euphonium
MAP TN10-TN45 Trombone
MAP TB10-TB45 Tuba

Keyboard
MAP HC10-HC45 Harpsichord
MAP OR10-OR 45 Organ
MAP PN10-PN45 Piano
MAP PC10-PC45 Percussion

Strings
MAP VL10-VL45 Violin
MPA VA10-VA45 Viola
MAP VC10-VC45 Violoncello
MAP BS10-BS45 Double Bass
MAP GU10-GU45 Guitar
P10-HP45 Harp

Woodwinds
MAP FL10-FL45 Flute
MAP OB10-OB45 Oboe
MAP CL10-CL45 Clarinet
MAP SX10-SX45 Saxophone
MAP BN10-BN45 Bassoon

Voice
MAP VO10-VO45 Voice

MAP SP10-SP45 Specialized Study

MAP 385 Junior Recital

MAP 485 Senior Capstone: Senior Recital (0, F&S)

Church Music

MCHU 301 Church Music Administration (2, F06, 08)
Principles and administration of church music including resources, recruitment, children’s choirs, handbell choirs, and working with pastoral staff and congregation.

MCHU 416 Introduction to Hymnology (2, F05, 07)
An introductory history of hymnology from the early Christian church to the present. An investigation of hymnic poetic and musical styles. Stress upon familiarity with the hymnal. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MCHU 451 Music and Worship (3, S06)
Music and liturgical practices in the history of the Christian Church, and consideration of issues in contemporary worship practice in light of church history and Christian theology. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MCHU 475 Service Playing, Piano (1, OD)
Development of keyboard skills with special application to piano playing in church service: melody harmonization and reharmonization, hymn playing and transposition, accompanying (solo and choral), extemporization in various styles. Permission of instructor. Required of piano majors and piano & organ concentrations within music education curricula.

MCHU 476 Service Playing, Organ (2, OD)
Development of keyboard skills with special application to organ playing in church service: melody harmonization, bass realization, hymn playing and transposition, accompanying (solo and choral), extemporization in various styles. Permission of instructor.

Composition

(see Applied Study above for private composition courses)

MTH 367 Elementary Composition and Orchestration (2, F&S)
Composition and orchestration of smaller forms up to and including the sonata. Students progress in formal and technical skill by ability. Public performance encouraged. Prerequisite: MTH 326 or permission.

Conducting

(see Applied Study above for advanced conducting courses)

MUS 229 Basic Conducting (2, F&S)
Basic conducting, rhythmic development, baton technique, three hours per week. Prerequisite: MTH 225

MUS 329 Choral Conducting (2, S)
Elements of choral conducting; training of choirs; rehearsal techniques; preparation of choral scores. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 229

MUS 430 Instrumental Conducting (2, S)
Conducting laboratory band or orchestra; methods of presenting band and orchestral materials. One and one-half hours with laboratory band or orchestra per week. Prerequisite: MUS 229

Ensembles

Major ensembles; † = course number for Liberal Arts Foundation integrative studies credit
Audition required. By permission of the director.
MUS 144 Men's Choir †
MUS 244 Men's Choir
MUS 145 Women’s Choir † (1/1, F&S)
MUS 245 Women’s Choir (0, 1, F&S)
MUS 137 Symphonic Winds (Touring) † (1/1, F&S)
MUS 337 Symphonic Winds (Touring) (*0, 1, 2 F&S)
MUS 143 Philharmonia (Orchestra) (Touring) † (1/1, F&S)
MUS 343 Philharmonia (Orchestra) (Touring) (*0, 1, 2 F&S)
MUS 149 College Choir (Touring) † (1/1, F&S)
MUS 349 College Choir (Touring) (*0, 1, 2, F&S)
*Ordinarily one credit first semester; two credits second semester if touring.

MUS 223 Jazz Workshop (Houghton Jazz) (0, 1, F&S)
Preparation and presentation of a variety of jazz repertoire, including swing, combo, and modern styles. Permission of director.

MUS 226 Flute Ensemble (0, 1, F&S)
Preparation and presentation of repertoire for flute ensemble. Permission of director.

MUS 255 Brass Ensemble (0, 1, F&S)
Preparation and presentation of repertoire for brass ensemble. Permission of director.

MUS 457C Handbell Choir (0, 1, F&S)
Preparation and presentation of repertoire for handbells. Permission of director.

MUS 353 Opera Workshop (1, S)
Preparation and presentation of operatic scenes and complete works from the standard repertoire. Some musical comedy. Study of techniques of stage movement and stagecraft. Three hours in rehearsal per week; some outside rehearsal. Permission of director.

MUS 447, 448 Piano Ensemble (1/1, F&S)
Performance of keyboard ensemble repertoire, Renaissance to 20th century. Duet and multi-piano literature. Emphasis on style and special ensemble problems. Fulfills ensemble requirement for junior and senior applied piano (performance) majors. Four hours outside practice.

MUS 455 Chamber Singers (1, F)
Practical experience singing in a small group of 12 to 16 performers. Three hours in rehearsal per week. Permission of director.

MUS 457 Chamber Ensembles (1/1, F&S)
Ensembles organized to include interested students. Small groups rehearse three hours per week. Standard literature for handbells, percussion, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, etc., is studied with a view toward public performance during the year. Permission of appropriate ensemble director.

Group Instruction: Practical Keyboard

Elementary and intermediate piano, taught in six semesters of Practical Keyboard. One hour class, six hours practice weekly. Emphases: technique, repertoire, and functional skills of sight-reading, transposition, improvisation, and accompaniment. Placement level determined by audition. Piano levels 222, 225, 226, 227 must be taken by all music education non-keyboard majors except instrumental majors, regardless of repertoire level at audition.

MKBD I Practical Keyboard I (1,F&S)
Basic technique, rhythm, tone conception, articulation, fingering. Pentachord patterns, sight reading, transposition. Tetrachord scales. Simple I-V harmonization. Grade 1 repertoire.

MKBD II Practical Keyboard II (1, F&S)
Basic work as in MKBD 110-111; pedaling and phrasing. Easier major scales, two rhythms, and arpeggios (hands separate). I-IV-V progressions and harmonization with simple accompaniments; IV7 by-ear chording. Grade 1 sight reading. Grade 2 repertoire.

MKBD III Practical Keyboard III (1, F&S)
Easier major scales, hands together, two rhythms; easier arpeggios and minor scales, hands separate. Major/minor primary triad patterns and harmonization, by-ear work with varied accompaniments. Grade 2 sight reading; simple improvisation; easy hymns. Grade 3 repertoire.

MKBD IV Practical Keyboard IV (1, F&S)
Major/minor scales, arpeggios, triads; hands together. Major/minor progressions, harmonization; by-ear work using secondary chords and expanded accompaniments. Grade 2-1/2 sight reading; grade 3 transposition, improvisation; hymns, songs. Repertoire such as Bach short preludes and easy sonatinas.

MKBD V Practical Keyboard V (1, F&S)
All major/minor scales and arpeggios, hands together, three rhythms. Progressions, harmonization; by-ear work using secondary chords and dominants in expanded patterns. Grade 3 sight reading; four-part transposition. Repertoire: easier Bach inventions, allegro sonatina movement.

MKBD VI Practical Keyboard VI ( 1, F&S)
All scales and arpeggios, four rhythms. Harmonization and by-ear work with advanced chords and accompaniments. Hymns and patriotic songs in pianist styles with transposition. Choral (including open vocal score) and art song accompaniment. Grade 4 sight reading. Repertoire such as Bach inventions and easy classic sonatas.

Group Instruction: Voice Class
MCLV I Class Voice I (1, F&S)
Study of posture, breath control, tone production, and diction. Textbook used. Includes both group and individual singing of simple vocalises and songs in English. Hearing required. Six hours practice.

MCLV II Class Voice II (1, F&S)
Continued study of basic vocal techniques. Emphasis on individual singing of vocalizes and songs in English. Introduction to Italian diction. Hearing required. Six hours practice.

Music Education

MED 203 Music in Therapy (3, OD)
Introduction to music therapy as a profession and to applying music as a therapeutic method. History and present state of music therapy; music’s contribution to business, industry, schools. Expected: some skill at reading music and some skill at the piano.

MED 210 Field Experiences in Music Education (2, M)
Students participate in three weeks of field experiences in high-need school districts working as teachers’ assistants and meet in a weekly seminar to discuss their experiences. Designed to fulfill the New York state field experience mandate; students earn 75-90 hours of field experience credit taken during freshmen or sophomore years. Students may opt to take EDUC 240, Teaching in Urban American, in lieu of this course. (See Greatbatch School of Music Handbook for detailed explanation of Field Experience and other Certification requirements.)

MED 214 Woodwind Instruments (1, F&S)
Basic techniques of playing flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon; acoustical, historical, and practical understanding of these instruments. Two hours class, two hours practice per week.

MED 215 Stringed Instruments (1, F&S)
Basic techniques of playing violin, viola, ‘cello, and double bass; acoustical, historical, and practical understanding of these instruments. Two hours class, two hours practice per week.

MED 217 Brass Instruments (1, S)
Class instruction in various brass instruments, to acquaint music education majors with basic problems and teaching techniques of the brasses. Includes study on at least three brass instruments. Two hours class, two hours individual practice per week.

MED 218 Percussion Instruments (1, S)
Snare drum, timpani basics, bass drum, mallet instruments, cymbals, smaller instruments of the battery; prepares music education majors to teach percussion instruments in public schools. Concentration on snare drum: coordination of hands; counting and playing rhythm. Two hours class, two hours individual practice per week.

MED 227 String Techniques (2, S)
Preparation for teaching violin, viola, ‘cello, and double bass through the high school level. Development of playing and demonstration abilities. Survey of methods and materials. Two hours class, three hours practice. Prerequisite: MED 215

MED 240 Percussion Techniques (1, S)
Preparation for teaching percussion instruments through high school level. Development of playing skills on timpani, mallet instruments, drums. Survey of percussion ensemble music and other materials. One class per week, three hours practice. Prerequisite: MED 218

MED 241 Brass Techniques (2, F)
Preparation for teaching brass instruments through the high school level. Development of playing and demonstration abilities. Survey of methods and materials. Two hours class, three hours practice. Prerequisite: MED 214

MED 242 Woodwind Techniques (2, S)
Preparation for teaching woodwind instruments through the high school level. Development of playing and demonstration abilities. Survey of methods and materials, two class hours, three hours of practice. Prerequisite: MED 214

MED 330 Keyboard Skills (2, F or S)
Functional piano class required of piano and organ majors and concentrations within music education curricula. Emphases: sight reading, harmonization, transposition, accompaniment, score reading, improvisation. Jury exam. Six hours weekly practice. Prerequisite: Piano level 237

MED 351 Elementary School Methods (2, F)
Preparation for teaching general music in kindergarten through sixth grades. Particular emphasis upon preparation to teach according to the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.

MED 352 Secondary School Methods (2, S)
Preparation for directing secondary school (grades 7-12) choral ensembles, and for teaching secondary level general music and other non-performance music classes. Particular emphasis upon preparation to teach according to the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.

MED 354 Instrumental Methods (2, S)
Instrumental music program in public schools. Organization and training of school orchestras, bands, and instrumental classes; pedagogical methods of the standard band and orchestra instruments. Particular emphasis on preparation to teach by the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.

MED 405 Student Teaching in Music (12, F)
Practical experience teaching music in public schools. Two placements of approximately seven weeks each, one on the elementary level (grades K-6), and one on the secondary level (grades 7-12). Criteria for approval: Completion of required professional education coursework as per emphasis, cumulative gpa of at least 2.50, documentation of at least 100 hours of field experience, and approval by the Study Teaching Committee.

MED 419 Student Teaching Seminar (2, F)
Seminar during and following student teaching, dealing with effective teaching practices including problems of motivation, group management, curriculum development, and musical education goals.

Music History and Literature

MHS 222 Introduction to Film Music (3, OD)
History and aesthetics of music written for Hollywood films. Exploration of the sociology, philosophy, psychology, and technique of film music. Review of the elements of musical style, with particular emphasis on their relation to the dramatic aspects of film. Written work emphasizing critical analysis of the use of music in various American film genres. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MHS 231 Music History and Literature I (2, F)
Development of music from earliest times through the Renaissance. Principles of listening and style analysis. Literature and style of various schools. Listening, examination of scores, performance, research reports, lectures, discussion.

MHS 232 Music History and Literature II (2, S)
Continues MHS 231, from late Renaissance through Baroque (1750).

MHS 254 Music of World Cultures (3, OD)
Survey of Asian, Latin American, African, European music; listening experience, with research and analysis. Introduction to ethnomusicology, to broaden student’s perspective. Recommended for those interested in mission field or intercultural relations. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MHS 333 Music History and Literature III (3, F)
Development of early classic through romantic music styles in cultural context. Principles of listening and style analysis. Introduction to basic bibliography and research. Principles of a Christian aesthetic.

MHS 334 Music History and Literature IV (3, S)
From late romantic through 20th century styles. Emphasis on individual research, writing, and class presentations. Evaluation of musical-cultural trends from a Christian perspective.

MLT 113 Masterworks of Sight and Sound (3, OD)
Introduction of art and music from classic age to present; concert and gallery attendance included. Satisfies fine arts requirement. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MLT 211 Music and Listening: An Introduction (3, F&S)
Introduction to the study and enjoyment of classical masterpieces in music: recordings, outside biographical readings, reports on current musical events. Liberal Arts Foundation - Fine Arts.

MLT 450, 451, 452, 453 Brass, Woodwind, String and Percussion Literature (2, OD)
Survey of standard chamber, solo, and orchestral excerpt repertoire from the Baroque to the present. Emphasis on stylistic and interpretive traits, pedagogical issues and repertoire selection, major composers and representative works.

MLT 460 Vocal Literature (2, alt. S06)
Survey of standard vocal repertoire from the High Baroque to the present. Emphasis on stylistic and interpretive traits, pedagogical issues and repertoire selection, major composers and representative works.

MLT 470 Organ Literature (2, OD)
An examination of the history of the development of the organ and its literature from the middle ages to the present. Examination of style and structure and their impact on performance.

MLT 480 Piano Literature (2, S07)
An examination of the history of the development of the piano and its literature, including music written for early keyboard instruments which today is accepted as part of the piano repertoire. Emphasis on 18th, 19th, and 20th century repertory. Examination of style and structure and their impact on performance. Chamber music with piano, concerti, solo piano literature.

Music Pedagogy and Specialized Courses

MUS 219, 220 Foreign Language Diction (1/1, F&S)
Basic diction facility in English, Italian, German, French. Required of voice majors and concentrations (any curriculum); elective for others. Two class meetings per week.

MUS 250 Music and Christian Perspective: An Introduction (2, F)
Introduction to music studies in the context of Christian worldview. Examination of Biblical, philosophical, and scientific bases for human creativity. Discussion of music’s role in society and in the liberal arts context. Orientation to college-level work in music, including diagnostic examination of background knowledge.

MUS 330 Keyboard Skills (2, F or S)
Functional piano class required of piano and organ majors and concentrations within music education curricula. Emphases: sight reading, harmonization, transposition, accompaniment, score reading, improvisation. Jury exam. Six hours weekly practice. Prerequisite: Piano level 237

MUS 356 Voice Pedagogy (2, S05)
Methods of voice production and development as preparation for teaching; emphases on teaching and evaluation. Attention to proper selection of music. Two class hours per week; junior and senior year.

MUS 477 Piano Pedagogy I (2, F05)
Preparation for teaching beginning piano students. Study of beginning piano methods and literature, including adult and preschool materials. Projects in relevant teaching methods such as Suzuki, Kindermusik, Orff, and Dalcroze. Guidelines for development and maintenance of private piano studio and to assist in the purchase and maintenance of a piano. Observation of studio and group teaching.

MUS 478 Piano Pedagogy II (2, S06)
Practicum for teaching community students, with presentation of a public recital for children and a masterclass for adults at end of the semester. Practical Keyboard Practicum. Study of intermediate piano methods and repertoire, a survey of professional organizations and publications for the private piano teacher, and a study of the writings and teaching ideals of great piano pedagogues. Prerequisite: Piano Pedagogy I

MUS 470 Organ Pedagogy (2, OD)
Examination of teaching methods, materials, and technical approaches for the organ. Guided teaching in private and class settings. Required for organ performance majors.

MUS 191, 192; 291, 292; 391, 392; 491, 492 Independent Study (1, 2, or 3)

MUS 395 Special Topics (1-3, OD)

Music Theory

MTH 225 Theory I (3, F)
Basic materials of tonal music. Correlated keyboard, musical analysis and original composition. Corequisite: MTH 227 or permission of instructor

MTH 226 Theory II (3, S)
Continuation of tonal musical materials. Correlated keyboard, musical analysis and original composition. Prerequisite MTH 225; Corequisite: MTH 228, or permission of instructor

MTH 227 Aural Skills I (1, F)
Beginning work in sight singing, ear training, and dictation. Two hours class per week, plus independent computer- and tutor-assisted instruction. Corequisite MTH 225 or permission

MTH 228 Aural Skills II (1, S)
Continued work in diatonic sight singing, ear training, and dictation. Two hours per week, plus independent computer- and tutorial-assisted instruction. Prerequisite: MTH 227; corequisite: MTH 226, or permission

MTH 325 Theory III (3, F)
Analysis and composition of eighteenth-century counterpoint. Harmonic materials of the nineteenth century. Analysis of literature to Debussy. Form study and original composition. Prerequisite: MTH 226; co-requisite: MTH 327, or permission of instructor

MTH 326 Theory IV (3, S)
Art music of the 20th century, integrating basic materials and processes of selected western vernacular and non-western musics. Prerequisite: MTH 325; co-requisite: MTH 328, or permission of instructor.

MTH 327 Aural Skills III (1, F)
Chromatic sight singing, ear training and musical dictation. Two hours per week, plus independent computer- and tutor-assisted instruction. Prereq: MTH 228; Coreq: MTH 325, or permission.

MTH 328 Aural Skills IV (1, S)
Advanced sight singing, ear-training and dictation using modal, 20th century, American vernacular, and world music materials. Two hours per week, plus independent tutor-assisted instruction. Prerequisite: MTH 327; corequisite: MTH 326, or permission of instructor.

MTH 458 Sixteenth Century Counterpoint (3, F05)
A study of the principles of Counterpoint in western music, with an emphasis on models from 16th century vocal polyphony. Analysis of repertoire, original compositions. Prerequisite: MTH 326 or permission.

MTH 463 Form and Analysis (3, F04)
Structural and harmonic analysis of musical form through simple and compound song form, variation, rondo, sonata forms. Contrapuntal forms of the invention, chorale prelude, fugue, canon. Study of the analysis techniques of Schenker, La Rue, and others.

MTH 475 Synthesizer/Computer Applications (3, OD)
Introduction to electronic musical aesthetics, synthesis, and MIDI techniques. Hands-on composition projects utilizing computers and synthesizers. Prerequisite: MTH 367, Elementary Composition and Orchestration (see Composition heading for course description), or permission of instructor.