A listening survey of various folk and ethnic music forms performed and practiced worldwide by various social groups. A first course in music theory for students with no previous musical training, but an interest in acquiring basic skills in music reading, writing, and performance. Development of perceptive awareness of music through guided listening. Materials and forms of music and their use in musical literature. Equipment is used with an IBM PC to produce a stereo cassette recording.
Students use the sequencer programs to create original music.
Study and operation of the music workstation, a multi-function electronic unit containing synthesizer, drum machine, and special effects processor. Students use the Korg Ml workstation, a music-industry standard. This course explores the musical skills necessary for performing, engineering and producing music. Stylistic characteristics of the major Western musical epochs are examined. Independent study of Education is developed individually between student and faculty member and must be approved by the Department.