Courses in the Music Department
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Music Theory Classes
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101 | Harmony I.
Understanding of the structure and function of the language of music with emphasis on terminology, notation, scales, intervals, rhythm, cadences, melody writing and triads. (Corequisites 103 & 115). Fall.
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102 | Harmony II.
Understanding of the structure and function of the language of music with emphasis on harmonic analysis and principles of part writing.
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103 | Ear Training I.
Perception of rhythm, melody, harmony and form through solfege and aural dictation, with emphasis on major keys in duple and compound time. (Corequisites: 101 & 115) Fall.
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104 | Ear Training II.
Perception of rhythm, melody, harmony and form through solfege and aural dictation, with emphasis on minor keys in duple and compound time.
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201 | Harmony III.
Understanding of the structure and function of the language of music with emphasis on seventh chords, secondary dominant chords, modulation, borrowed chords and harmonic analysis.
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202 | Harmony IV.
Understanding of the structure and function of the language of music with emphasis on analysis, modulation and the application of altered chords.
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203 | Ear Training III.
Perception of rhythm, melody, harmony and form through solfege and aural dictation, with emphasis on chromatics, syncopation and modulation to closely related keys.
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204 | Ear Training IV.
Perception of rhythm, melody, harmony and form through solfege and aural dictation, with emphasis on modulations, mixed meters, and modes.
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301 | Counterpoint.
An in-depth study of the styles and fundamentals of 17th and 18th Century counterpoint. Students will explore the textures and underlying rules of compositions drawn from representative works. Practical compositional skills will be developed and discussed, with performances of student compositions.
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302 | Advanced Harmony and Composition.
The styles and schools of composition of the 20th century, with original student compositions studied and played.
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401 | Musical Form.
The study of musical composition, with particular reference to its formal design. Architectural elements in music are traced, from the phrase through larger formal designs.
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402 | Orchestration.
Designed to provide students with knowledge of the capabilities of band and orchestral instruments and elementary orchestration techniques. Emphasis is on arranging for small groups, followed by arranging for full symphony orchestra or band using computer software.
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Music History and Literature Classes
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107 | Introduction to Music.
Explores the development of music from antiquity to the present day, helping students develop an appreciation for and understanding of a wide variety of musical styles and techniques. Emphasizes Western Art Music as well as non-Western and popular music. Fall.
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210 | Music of Non-Western Civilizations.
Musical traditions of Non-Western cultures, including the music of the Middle and Far East, Africa and Indonesia. Explores various song-forms, instruments, and tonal structures, and the social practices, beliefs or rituals from which they originate. Spring.
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275 | Women in the Arts.
Contributions of women in all areas of the arts: visual arts, literature, drama, music, film and dance. This course includes reading, discussion and writing about the contributions of the artists to the specific genre, presentation of artists’ works by teachers, and culminates in the student’s research and presentation of an individual artist.
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316 | Medieval/Renaissance Music History and Literature.
Medieval and Renaissance music is studied through an introduction to the leading composers, genres and forms. Emphasis on listening, analysis, research and writing and the application of these skills in preparing papers or projects.
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317 | Baroque and Classical Music History and Literature.
Baroque and classical music are studied through an introduction to the leading composers, genres and forms. Emphasis on listening, analysis, research and writing, and the application of these skills in preparing papers or projects.
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318 | Romantic Music History and Literature.
Romantic music is studied through an introduction to the leading composers, genres and forms. Emphasis on listening, analysis, research and writing, and the application of these skills in preparing papers or projects.
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319 | Twentieth Century Music History and Literature.
Contemporary art music is studied through an introduction to the leading composers, genres and forms. Emphasis on listening, analysis, research and writing, and the application of these skills in preparing papers or projects.
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341 | Special Topics in Music.
An introduction to various topics in music, focusing on one primary area each semester offered. Topics may include Jazz, Non-Western Music and Ethnomusicology, Opera and Musical Theater or specific composers and performers. For non-majors interested in music without previous musical experience. Also open to majors for elective credit. This course may be repeated once for credit, provided the course topic is different from the course previously taken. Offered as needed.
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115 | Keyboard I.
Basic keyboard skills for students majoring or minoring in music. Focus on scales, chord construction, arpeggios, and simple songs. (Co-requisites: 101, 103.) Fall.
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116 | Keyboard II.
Continuation of Keyboard I. Major and minor scales, chord construction, arpeggios, simple harmonic cadences, chord progressions, sight reading skills, and songs.
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128 | Diction for Singers.
Rules of diction for Italian, German and French. Techniques for preparing and performing songs, text analysis and translation, as well as the application of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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130 | Voice Class.
The fundamentals of breath control and tone production, with emphasis on individual instruction in preparing and performing standard song literature. (May be repeated for credit up to 3 consecutive semesters.) Fall, spring.
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142 | Piano Class.
For non-music majors who have had little or no keyboard training. Basic instruction in music reading and piano technique. (May be repeated for credit up to 3 consecutive semesters.) Fall, spring.
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152 | Guitar Class.
This course covers the basics of chord accompaniment styles and basic music reading. The class is an introduction to folk, classical, blues and rock. (May be repeated for credit up to 3 consecutive semesters.) Fall, spring.
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212 | Opera Workshop.
Students explore various operatic roles through the preparation and performance of arias, scenes, and/or one acts. Singing, acting, and movement exercises provide practical experience and develop skills for performances and auditions. May be repeated for credit up to 3 consecutive semesters. (Corequisite: Music 237; Prerequisite: permission of instructor.) Fall ’04.
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215 | Keyboard III.
Continuation of Keyboard II. Major and minor scales in all key areas, construction of seventh chords, arpeggios in all key areas, chord progressions, sight reading, transposition of simple melodies and songs.
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216 | Keyboard IV.
Continuation of Keyboard III. Includes all skills necessary to pass the Piano Proficiency Exam, including scales, arpeggios, chord construction, chord progressions, melodic harmonization and transposition, and sight reading.
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Applied Music Classes
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221-249 | Applied Music.
Private instruction in all orchestral and band instruments, piano, organ, guitar and voice. The aim is thorough development of all phases of performance, technique, style, musicianship, memorization, interpretation, and repertoire. Music majors and minors are required to participate in juries at the end of each semester of applied study.
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303 | Conducting I.
Introduction to score preparation, basic beat patterns and usage, ear training, selection of the appropriate tempo, foreign terms, analysis of text for musical meaning, leadership development, rehearsal techniques, and stage presence.
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304 | Conducting II.
Emphasis on both vocal and instrumental applications. The scope expands beyond elementary skills to include instrumental fundamentals, transposition, balance, developing interpretive leadership, rehearsal techniques and stage presence.
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310 | Junior Recital.
Preparation and presentation of a junior recital approved by the department and supervised by a member of the music faculty. Must be taken concurrently with applied music lessons.
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410 | Senior Recital.
Preparation and presentation of a senior recital approved by the department and supervised by a member of the music faculty. Must be taken concurrently with applied music lessons.
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420 | Musical Theatre Senior Project.
Individual preparation and presentation of a senior recital made up of repertoire drawn from the American musical theatre. Elements of theatre and movement are to be incorporated into the performance. Supervision by a member of the applied voice faculty and consultation from theatre and/or dance faculty are required.
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450 | Senior Music Project.
An individual project dealing with music at a level appropriate for a senior music major, which must be approved by the department and supervised by a member of the music faculty. A presentation of the results of the project must be made to a committee of music faculty.
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105 | Essentials of Music for Elementary Teachers.
Development of fundamental skills required to teach elementary classroom music; incorporates song material which can be applied in the instruction of children.
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Ensemble Classes
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140 | Adrian College Choir.
Repertoire covers a wide variety of music ranging from classic to contemporary. Performances include concerts and special college events. Annual choir tour. Open to all students; no audition necessary. Fall, spring.
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150 | Lenawee Community Chorus.
Includes singers from the community and from Adrian College. Emphasis is on the performance of large choral works with orchestra. Open to all students. No audition necessary. Fall, spring.
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160 | Adrian College Chamber Choir.
Advanced repertoire ranging in style from classic to contemporary. Performs in concert and special events on campus and in the community. Annual choir tour. Audition required. Fall, spring.
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165 | Woodwind Quintet.
A chamber ensemble covering wind music of all style periods. Students will gain knowledge in the performance of chamber music with emphasis on balance, control, intonation and independence of parts. Performances are required outside of class.
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170 | Adrian Symphony Orchestra.
The Adrian Symphony Orchestra is the professional orchestra-in-residence at Adrian College. A unique apprentice program offers student members the opportunity to study with ASO principal players, attend special masterclasses, lectures and workshops while experiencing a broad range of major orchestral repertoire under the guidance of noted professionals. (Audition required.) Fall, spring.
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173 | String Ensemble.
Chamber ensemble covering string music of all styles. Students will gain knowledge in performance with emphasis on balance, control, intonation and independence of parts. Performances are required outside of class.
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175 | Brass Quintet.
A chamber ensemble covering brass music of all styles. Students will gain knowledge in the performance of chamber music with emphasis on balance, control, intonation and independence of parts. Performances are required outside of class.
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180 | Adrian Concert Band.
Offers brass, percussion and woodwind players the opportunity to perform traditional band repertoire. A variety of literature is prepared. Performances include concerts and special college events. Open to all students. Fall, spring.
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185 | Jazz Ensemble.
The Jazz Ensemble is dedicated to the contemporary jazz idiom, concentrating on performing modern jazz and blues compositions. The ensemble offers many opportunities for learning and developing the techniques of improvisation and jazz performance. Emphasis is on performance excellence and jazz proficiency. Open to all students. Fall, Spring.
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195 | Chamber Music.
Selected students are incorporated into small ensembles to perform literature from all periods of music history.
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110 | Music Activities.
Participation in an activity of particular interest to students of music and faculty. Examples may be pit orchestra, opera chorus, assistant director. Open to all college students.
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Music Education Classes
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120 | String Methods.
Develop skills to model and work effectively with students on all string instruments in group beginning instrument classes. Students gain knowledge and skills for rehearsing large groups in elementary and secondary ensemble settings.
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122 | Brass Methods.
Develop skills to model and work effectively with students on all brass instruments in group beginning instrument classes. Students gain knowledge and skills for rehearsing large groups in elementary and secondary ensemble settings.
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124 | Percussion Methods.
Develop the skills to model and work effectively with students on all percussion instruments in group beginning instrument classes. Students gain knowledge and skills for rehearsing large groups in elementary and secondary ensemble settings.
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126 | Woodwind Methods.
Develop skills to model and work effectively with students on all woodwind instruments in group beginning instrument classes. Students gain knowledge and skills for rehearsing large groups in elementary and secondary ensemble settings.
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131 | Foundations in Music Education.
Exploratory introduction to the basic philosophies and methodologies of music education. School observations, teacher interviews and classroom discussion provide context for subsequent courses in music and teacher education. Spring.
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132 | Vocal Pedagogy.
Provides the skills to model and work effectively with elementary, middle and high school students on developing the solo vocal instrument in beginning music classes or private voice studio, Spring ’05.
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362 | Instrument Methods and Materials.
Exploration of techniques and strategies for teaching middle and high school band and orchestra classes. Development of rehearsal techniques and familiarity with age-appropriate repertoire. Spring ’06.
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363 | Choral Methods and Materials.
Exploration of techniques and strategies for teaching middle and high school choirs. Development of rehearsal techniques and familiarity with age-appropriate repertoire. Spring ’06.
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371 | Music in the Elementary Schools.
The student will plan, execute, and evaluate music activities in relation to the individual child and to the group at the elementary level. The student will employ the most effective contemporary methods in facilitating planned music activities. He/She will use materials available to music education for use in today’s classroom including exceptional (both gifted and special needs) students. Music activities will include multiethnic and multicultural music. Fall ’05.
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Advanced and Special Classes
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199 | Exploratory Internship.
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299 | Experimental Course.
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399 | Professional Internship.
A maximum of 2 semester hours is allowed toward the music major.
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451 | Independent Study.
Exploration of an area in music of special interest to the student; the particular study and hours are arranged by the staff. A maximum of 2 semester hours is allowed toward the music major.
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499 | Advanced Experimental Course.
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