Linear chromaticism, nonfunctional harmony, ninth chords, eleventh chords, thirteenth chords, free tonality, set theory, serial procedures and indeterminacy. 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.
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. Choral Literature 2 hours A survey of choral literature from the Renaissance up to the present with particular emphasis on performance. Diction 2 hours Fundamentals in pronunciation of various languages for singers. Instrumental Techniques 2 hours Designed to acquaint the music education major with knowledge of woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments.