History of Jazz and Rock Music 3 hours This course provides a history of American popular music from 1840 to the present, with concentration on Jazz and Rock music. The course presents the common roots of both styles and shows the evolution of these distinct musical styles during the 20th century. Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, borrowed chords, enharmonic function and chromatic modulation. Linear chromaticism, nonfunctional harmony, ninth chords, eleventh chords, thirteenth chords, free tonality, set theory, serial procedures and indeterminacy. A historical survey of church music and liturgies from the time of the early Christian church up to the present.
Special emphasis is given to a study of hymns, chorales and psalm tunes.
Music History 3 hours each A three-course sequence designed to provide a chronological perspective of the history of western music from the time of the ancient Greeks up to the present. Although courses are chronological, each component is self-contained and may be taken out of sequence. Basic techniques of arranging music for chorus, orchestra and band. Beginning Conducting 2 hours Development of skills in conducting choral and instrumental music. Special attention is given to learning basic conducting patterns and gestures.