Course Level Objectives and Artifacts
Department of Performing and Fine Arts
Program: General Music
Course Descriptions
Course Objectives / Outcomes
MUSI 100 Basic Musicianship: A
study of the rudiments of music,
including basic rhythmic and pitch
notation; major and minor scales,
intervals, primary triads, and
rhythmic drills; sight singing and
ear training activities, as well as
keyboard and computer
applications of concepts studied.
1. The learner will be able to demonstrate a working
knowledge of how music is constructed.
2. The learner will demonstrate a working knowledge
of how scales and chords are formed.
3. The learner will demonstrate a working knowledge
of the relationship between major and minor keys.
4. The learner will demonstrate an understanding of
how music is composed through melody, harmony,
and chord progressions.
5. The learner will develop music reading skills
through the use of computer-assisted instruction.
1. Play selected compositions, scales and chord
MUSI 102 Class Piano I: A class
piano course giving the non-piano
major a basic understanding of
keyboard harmony and technique,
with the first year of instruction
devoted to becoming familiar with
the five-finger major hand
positions, memorizing several
short compositions, sight reading,
and combining staccato and legato
playing.
progressions, sight-read pieces, begin
transposition and harmonization.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform functional
keyboard skills sufficient to pass the course and
enroll in Class Piano II.
3. Satisfactorily will express orally an
understanding of the content and significance of
music in the elementary schools
Artifacts / Evidence
1.Written texts
2.Written assignments
3.Computer assisted assignments
4.Quizzes
1. Instructor tests throughout the course & in
Exams.
2. Students are encouraged to use software in
the Art and Music Resource Center.
MUSI 110 Choir: A course
focusing on selections from all
periods and styles of music
including pop, spiritual, and gospel
music, with a study of vocal
techniques, choral diction, and
performance styles and practice.
Includes choral performances at
various University and community
activities, with tours planned to
many areas in North Carolina and
other states. Open to all students
who enjoy singing.
MUSI 115 Percussion Ensemble:
This course offers the student
percussionist practical experience
in the playing of percussion
instruments in a chamber music
setting. This course will explore
the traditional, contemporary, and
world music literature for
percussion ensemble. Open to all
students following audition and
permission of the instructor.
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1. The learner will be able to gain practical
experience in the playing of percussion instruments
in a variety of musical settings.
2. The learner will perform in at least 4 out of 6
major areas of percussion (Snare Drum, Keyboard
Percussion, Timpani, Small Percussion (Cym. &
Bass Drum), Drum Set, Ethnic Percussion/ Electronic
Percussion.
3. The learner will improve techniques used to
perform mallet, ethnic and contemporary percussion
ensemble literature.
4. The learner will demonstrate, recognize and
analyze trends in percussion performance.
5. The learner will organize, rehearse, and perform in
a percussion ensemble.
6. The learner will perform a wide variety of musical
styles in the percussion idiom. Student arrangements
will be explored once the instructor selects a format.
7. The learner will demonstrate a high performance
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level, individual responsibility, versatility, and good
stage presence. Improvisation will be a high priority
in regards to performing.
MUSI 118 Foundations of Music
Tech I: The Foundations of Music
Technology I course will enable
students to develop skills with a
range of music technology
hardware, and software, and learn
procedures for operating those
elements. This course will feature
uses of technology in K-12 music
education settings. Various
methods and software applications
available for use in public schools
(and relative merits of each
(applications) will be investigated.
Additionally, this course will allow
students to develop a foundation
on which to build their creative
capacities of music technology.
Course topics will include studentbased performance (sequences,
warm-ups, accompaniment,
transposition, scoring) composition
(sequencing, arranging, scoring),
administrative functions (grading,
communications, research,
databases, financial management)
logistics (lab set-up, funding) and
resources. Previous experience
with the Windows or Macintosh
interface and familiarity with the
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World Wide-Web.
Prerequisite: MUSI 100
MUSI 120 Bass Ensemble: A
course in the performance of small
ensemble compositions written for
various combinations of brass and
wind instruments. Open to all
students following audition and
permission of instructor.
MUSI 130 Woodwind Ensemble:
A course in the performance of
small ensemble compositions
written for various combinations of
woodwind instruments. Open to all
students following audition and
permission of instructor.
1. The learner will gain practical experience in the
playing of brass instruments in a variety of musical
settings.
2. The learner will establish and implement playing
techniques unique to brass instruments.
3. The learner will recognize and analyze trends in
brass performance.
4. The learner will practice the technical aspects of
brass performance and implement musical ideas
which can be applied to a variety of performing
situations.
5. The learner will develop the process necessary to
successfully organize, rehearse, and perform in a
brass ensemble.
6. The learner will perform at a high performance
level, develop individual responsibility, versatility,
and acquire good stage presence.
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1. Regular attendance rehearsals.
2. Performance in concerts on/off campus
3. Preparation of music for rehearsals
A rubric outline informs students of the requirements
for grading of the course.
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MUSI 140 Jazz Ensemble: A
major performing organization of
the university, with practice
including instruction in
improvisation and arranging, and
with repertoire varied to include a
wide array of music from jazz to
fusion and popular styles. Open to
all students following audition and
permission of instructor.
MUSI 150 Opera Workshops:
Study and performance of scenes,
acts and/or operas from both the
standard repertoire and operas of
primarily historical interest. Open
to all students. Audition and
permission of instructor.
MUSI 152 Harmony, Sight
Singing, and Ear Training I: A
study of the basic elements of
harmony: primary and secondary
triads in root position and all
inversions; seventh chords; major,
minor, and chromatic scales;
introduction to part-writing
1. To perform to the full and maximum potential as
an ensemble. To function as a well-rehearsed and
cohesive unit with musicality, precision and attention
to detail.
2. To develop professionalism in all the ensemble
does. In preparing the music for public performance,
in relating to each other on a daily basis with respect
and cooperation, and taking pride in giving the best
performances every time the ensemble takes the
stage.
3. To study the repertoire associated with jazz music,
including music from various composers and style
periods
4. To explore the essential element of jazz
improvisation as a part of the experience
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1. Regular attendance at rehearsals
2. Live performances throughout the course of the
semester
3. Consistent improvement in execution of assigned
parts
4. For improvisers, learning and executing the chord
progression.
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1. The learner will be able to learn music
fundamentals through discussion, analysis, and
application.
2. The learner will develop the ability to analyze the
melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structure of music.
3. The learner will develop the ability to translate the
harmonic structure to the piano/keyboard.
4. The learner will develop the ear training and sight
1. Written texts
2. Written assignments
3. Computer assisted assignments/quizzes
A rubric outline informs students of the requirements
for grading of the course
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procedures; rhythmic drills, sight
singing and ear training activities;
keyboard and computer
applications of concepts studied.
Prerequisite: MUSI 100
MUSI 160 String Ensemble: A
course in the performance of small
ensemble compositions written for
various combinations of string
instruments. Open to all students
following audition and permission
of instructor.
MUSI 167 Applied Brass: A
sequence of courses focusing on
diagnoses and recommendations
for proper brass/wind playing
habits, with emphasis on
embouchure development, tonal
studies, scales, and arpeggios.
Minimum of five hours practice
per week required. Freshman year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
singing ability to be able to hear or sing the printed
music.
5. The learner will develop proficiency in writing
basic diatonic harmony in small homophonic forms.
6. The learner will demonstrate knowledge of learn
music more efficiently; to better compare/contrast
musical styles; and to perform, compose, arrange,
and conduct music with greater sensitivity.
1.The learner will be apply correct techniques
appropriate to bowed, plucked or hammered string
instruments as the music requires (i.e. bowings and
fingerings).
2. The learner will perform musical works with good
intonation.
3. The learner will demonstrate performance
ensemble work with others in a structured setting.
4. The learner will perform music of all styles and
genres for a public audience.
5. The learner will demonstrate knowledge of
performance program management and stage
etiquette.
1. Regular attendance rehearsals.
2. Performance in concerts on/off campus
3. Preparation of music for rehearsals
A rubric outline informs students of the requirements
for grading of the course.
1. To develop correct playing and performing habits
1. Live performances/recitals
on your instrument.
2. Weekly attendance /lessons
2. To formulate a repertoire that will help brass
3. Semester jury auditions
students improve in all areas of performance.
3. To familiarize the student to the technical aspects
of brass performance and incorporate musical ideas
which can be applied to a variety of performing
situations.
4. To develop the student’s ability to prepare solo and
ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
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MUSI 171 Applied Piano: A firstyear sequence of courses in piano
devoted to acquiring a firm
technical foundation through the
use of various drills and exercises,
with beginning repertoire including
pieces on the level of Clementi
Sonatinas, Op. 36; the Notebook
for Anna Magdalena Bach; or the
easier Bach Two-part Inventions;
and major and minor scales in
contrary and parallel motion.
Freshman year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit
1. The learner will demonstrate both technical and
musical skills in the playing of selected
compositions.
2. The learner will demonstrate development in sight
reading.
3. The learner will analyze each composition for
form, harmonic structure, and stylistic characteristics.
4. The learner will Perform memorized selections.
1. Attendance
2. Improvement
3. Recital Attendance
4. Jury (Final Exam)
MUSI 173 Applied Percussion: A
sequence of courses for the
percussionist focusing on basic
technique, sound production,
exercises and etudes with emphasis
on indefinite pitch and related
instruments, keyboard percussion,
and timpani. Freshman year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
MUSI 175 Applied Strings: A
sequence of courses featuring
diagnoses and recommendations
for proper string playing habits,
with practice emphasis on bowing
and fingering methods, positions,
scales, arpeggios, tone, and
vibrato. Freshman year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
1.The learner will be able to develop a good
foundation in two of the following six percussion
areas during the semester: 1) Snare (Rudimental and
Concert); 2) Timpani; 3) Mallet Percussion; 4)
Ethnic/Latin Percussion;
5) Accessory Percussion, and; 6) Drum set
1. Weekly practice log
2. Performance in recital
3. Recital/Seminar participation
4. Juries (rubrics)
*Note: Electronic Percussion will be added in circumstances with
drum set and/or accessory percussion in the future.
2. The learner will practice the technical aspects of
percussion in assigned areas to be covered and
incorporate musical ideas, which can be applied to a
variety of performing situations, especially
percussion ensemble.
3. The learner will perform one completed solo/etude
in at least one master class and/or student recital
during the semester prepared in the lesson.
4. The learner will to develop ability to prepare solo
and ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
5. The learner will design and demonstrate skills
needed for potential professional employment in the
field of performance and education where percussion
is required as well as enhance present skills of
current performers and/or teachers.
1.The learner will demonstrate correct
fingering and bowing techniques as the
music requires and as provided by the
instructor
2. The learner will demonstrate correct
intonation through the performance of
scales, arpeggios and musical works.
3. The learner will demonstrate
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Attendance
Improvement monitoring grade rubric
Recital Attendance and performance
Jury (Final Exam)
May be repeated once for credit.
MUSI 177 Applied Voice: A
sequence of courses in voice
focusing on the study of vowels
and the fundamentals of tone
production, on correct breathing
and posture, and on the singing of
vocalists and early secular and
sacred songs. Freshman year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
MUSI 179 Applied Woodwinds: A
sequence of courses focusing on
diagnoses and recommendations
for proper woodwind playing
habits, with emphasis on
embouchure development, tonal
studies, scales, and arpeggios.
Freshman year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
MUSI 191 Marching Band: A
major performing organization of
the university, playing in parades,
at miscellaneous events, and at
football games both at home and in
other states. Open to all students
following audition and permission
exploration of music of all styles and
genres.
4. The learner demonstrate the regular
practice of intermediate technical studies.
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MUSI 192 Concert Band: A major
performing organization of the
university, playing varied styles
and genres of music in concerts,
both locally and in other cities.
Open to all students following
audition and permission of the
instructor.
MUSI 201 Class Piano II: A
continuation of MUSI 102.
Prerequisite: MUSI 102 A class
piano course giving the non-piano
major a basic understanding of
keyboard harmony and technique,
with the first year of instruction
devoted to becoming familiar with
the five-finger major hand
positions, memorizing several
short compositions, sight reading,
and combining staccato and legato
playing.
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1. The learner will be able to play selected
compositions, scales and chord progressions, sightread pieces, begin transposition and harmonization.
2. The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability
to perform functional keyboard skills sufficient to
pass the course and enroll in Class Piano III.
3. The learner will satisfactorily express orally an
understanding of the content and significance of
music in the elementary schools.
1. Instructor tests throughout the course & in exams.
2. Students are required to know specifics of their
pieces selected to play for exams.
3. Instructor questions students throughout the course
about intervals, chords, scales, & music elements,
requiring students to sing when appropriate &
helpful.
4. Functional keyboard skills are constantly assessed
throughout the course & during exams.
MUSI 202 Class Piano III: A study
of primary chords in all keys; the
major and harmonic minor scales
and major and minor arpeggios in
two octaves; four-part chordal
textures; and sight reading using
chord symbols.
Prerequisite: MUSI 201
Pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. The
following criteria will be tested upon completion
of the course:
1. Repertoire: perform memorized piece.
2. Technique: play major & minor scales,
& arpeggios--hands together, 2 octaves;
play major & minor chord progressions-both hands.
3. Sight read, harmonize, and transpose
selected pieces.
Piano Proficiency Examination
1. Instructor tests throughout the course &
in exams
2. Students are required to know specifics
of their pieces selected to play for exams
3. Instructor questions students throughout
the course about intervals, chords, scales,
& music elements, requiring students to
sing when appropriate & helpful
4. Functional keyboard skills are constantly
assessed throughout the course & during
exams
MUSI 210 Music Appreciation: An The student will
introduction to the basic materials
1. Know and be able to differentiate among the
and ideas of music, stressing the
elements of music in text readings and
relationship of music to society,
through guided listening.
culture, and philosophy;
2. Be able to relate stylistic, historical, social,
introducing musical instruments
and economic features and influences of
and the contributions of important
music to particular music compositions and
composers; and studying
composers.
characteristics of style and form in
3. Know the primary stylistic and theoretical
various types of music. Recital
contributions to the development of music
attendance required.
from each historical period: Medieval,
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic,
Impressionistic, Twentieth Century, along
with technological innovations.
4. Know the basic features of American, Jazz,
Church, and popular music.
5. Identify aurally the different classes of
instruments and voices and be able to
categorize ethnic instruments in addition to
band and orchestral instruments according to
each class.
5. Discuss major composers, compositional
forms, and samplings of major art -music
works from each historical period.
6. Develop listening skills as they focus on
stylistic features, instrumental combinations,
elements of music, and voice classifications.
MUSI 218 Foundations of Music
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Technology II: This Foundations in
Music Technology II course is
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designed to make students more
proficient in the art of MIDI
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1. Unit Tests
2. Live Performance Attendance (3 essays
required)
3. Midterm Examination
4. Final Examination (listening test included)
5. Class Participation and Attendance
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sequencing and in using and
integrating music notation, digital
audio, and digital video software.
Students will design multimedia
projects suitable for web
presentations and classroom
instruction and study electronic
equipment necessary for recording
music performances, and design
music projects and interactive
lessons that are appropriate for k12 music instruction. Students will
integrate digital multimedia files
including text, graphics, video,
audio, MIDI, and music loops into
presentations and incorporate these
into music lessons and projects.
This course will center on
intermediate level competence in
music technology. The recording
studio, music instruction, and
music notation are the global
objectives for this course.
Prerequisite: MUSI 118
MUSI 225 A History of Jazz in the
American Culture: Using both a
socio-cultural and historical
perspective, this course explores
the major forms of AfricanAmerican folk music indigenous to
the United States. These forms of
African American folk music
(ragtime, blues, and gospel)
contain elements of musical
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1. become familiar with the various styles and
periods associated with jazz music
2. gain an understanding of the influence of jazz
music on the social, political and economic history of
the corresponding periods in the United States and
abroad.
3. gain an understanding of the importance of jazz
history in relation to current trends in the music
industry
4. improve listening skills and gain an understanding
1. Reading assignments and listening examples
2. Term paper/Research project
3. Live concert review
4. Examinations (5 per semester)
expressions rooted in the aesthetic
make-up of jazz. Along with these
forms of musical expressions, an
element of critical thinking and
analysis will necessitate the
disposition and environment for
the understanding of jazz music
and its ingenious development.
of the common practices employed by jazz musicians
to create their unique musical art form
5. experience live jazz through attendance of a
concert performance of musicians or ensembles of
the students choice
MUSI 241 Class Strings: A study
of the basic concepts of playing
and teaching the bowed string
instruments, focusing on basic
performance skills on each of the
instruments (violin, viola,
violoncello, and bass viol), as well
as on information about techniques
for organizing, recruiting, and
teaching string classes and
orchestras in the public schools.
MUSI 242 Class Woodwinds: A
practical introduction to the
woodwind family, with emphasis
on techniques for playing the flute,
clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and
saxophone, as well as on the
characteristics and functions of
each woodwind instrument and on
the basic skills needed to offer
instruction on woodwind
The Learner will:
1) Demonstrate in performance a beginning
level of proficiency on the violin, viola,
cello, and bass.
2) Apply a beginning level of knowledge
adequate to convey the fundamental set up,
care and playing technique of bowed string
instruments to students in grades K-12.
3) Demonstrate understanding of the efforts and
limitations your students will likely
experience while learning and playing these
instruments.
4) Demonstrate knowledge of electronic and
printed resources and materials in the
available for the string teaching area as well
as vital organizations linked to string music
education.
5) Demonstrate detailed knowledge about the
music of stringed instruments, including
related musical instruments, musical
literature and music history interconnected to
other areas of music and music education.
1. Reading assignments and listening examples
2. Research project
3. Live concert review
4. Examinations (written and applied performance)
5. Prepared Lesson Plans
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instruments in the public schools.
MUSI 251 Class Voice I: A course
featuring group instruction in the
fundamentals of singing, with
emphasis on breath control,
posture, and tone production, and
with additional attention to
developing a beginning vocal
repertoire.
MUSI 260 African-American
Music: A study of traditional
African music and its interaction
with western musical styles, with
emphasis on the development of
the blues, spirituals, gospel music,
jazz idioms, and more recent
African-American styles, and with
attention to the work of major
black composers and performers in
both the concert and commercial
areas.
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Students enrolled in MUSI 260 will:
1. Become familiar with musical terminology
and characteristics of several styles and
genres associated with the roots of America’s
popular music in African American culture.
2. Increase understanding and appreciation of
the origin, development, transformation,
contributions, and diversity of music that
defines American culture.
3. Become aware of the chronological
development of black music in America and
in the African diaspora from colonial times
to the present.
4. Grasp a better understanding of the place of
African American music in the world and its
influence on European/American culture.
5. Discuss the major social, political and artistic
movements during the development of black
Class preparation and participation
Listening/Take Home Assignment(s)
Test/Quizzes
Concert Reviews
Class Projects
Final Paper
music in America, as well as influences on
the creation and perpetuation of the music
and other art forms in American society.
MUSI 267 Applied Brass: A
sequence of courses for the brass
player focusing on the continuing
development of playing habits,
with an emphasis on embouchure
development, technique
development and solo literature.
Sophomore year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 167 and MUSI
167
1. To develop correct playing and performing habits
1. Live performances/recitals
on your instrument.
2. Weekly attendance /lessons
2. To formulate a repertoire that will help brass
3. Semester jury auditions
students improve in all areas of performance.
3. To familiarize the student to the technical aspects
of brass performance and incorporate musical ideas
which can be applied to a variety of performing
situations.
4. To develop the student’s ability to prepare solo and
ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
MUSI 271 Applied Piano: A
sequence of courses in piano
technique and repertoire on the
level of Beethoven Sonatas Op. 49,
Nos. 1, 2; Bach Two and Threepart Inventions; Chopin Mazurkas,
and Waltzes; and Bartok
Mikrokosmos, Volumes III and IV;
major scales and minor scales in
contrary and parallel motion.
Sophomore year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 171 and MUSI
171
MUSI 273 Applied Percussion: A
sequence of courses for the
percussionist focusing on
intermediate techniques, sound
production, exercises, etudes, and
solo literature with emphasis on
indefinite pitch and related
instruments, keyboard percussion,
and timpani. Sophomore year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 173 and MUSI
173
1. The learner will demonstrate both technical and
musical skills in the playing of selected
compositions.
2. The learner will demonstrate development in
sight reading.
3. The learner will analyze each composition for
form, harmonic structure, and stylistic
characteristics.
4. The learner will perform memorized selections.
5. The learner will play scales, technical studies,
and exercises with a view to developing good
playing mechanics (hand position, control of
playing mechanisms, etc.).
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1.The learner will be able to develop a good
foundation in two of the following six percussion
areas during the semester: 1) Snare (Rudimental and
Concert); 2) Timpani; 3) Mallet Percussion; 4)
Ethnic/Latin Percussion;
5) Accessory Percussion, and; 6) Drum set
1. Weekly practice log
2. Performance in recital
3. Recital/Seminar participation
4. Preparation/Performance for a Sophomore
Qualifying Recital (rubrics)
5. Juries (rubrics)
*Note: Electronic Percussion will be added in circumstances with
drum set and/or accessory percussion in the future.
2. The learner will practice the technical aspects of
percussion in assigned areas to be covered and
incorporate musical ideas, which can be applied to a
variety of performing situations, especially
percussion ensemble.
3. The learner will perform one completed solo/etude
in at least one master class and/or student recital
during the semester prepared in the lesson.
4. The learner will to develop ability to prepare solo
and ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
Attendance
Improvement
Recital Attendance
Jury (Final Exam)
attention to detail.
5. The learner will design and demonstrate skills
needed for potential professional employment in the
field of performance and education where percussion
is required as well as enhance present skills of
current performers and/or teachers.
MUSI 275 Applied Strings: A
sequence of courses in technical
studies and the development of a
recital repertoire for strings.
Performance in student recitals and
a minimum of ten hours practice
per week required. Sophomore
year sequence. Seminar/Student
Recital required. May be repeated
once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 175 and MUSI
175
MUSI 277 Applied Voice: A
continuation of studies in tone
production and other principles of
singing, with emphasis on various
vocalists and on English, Italian,
and French songs. Sophomore year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
Prerequisite:
MUSI 279 Applied Woodwinds: A
sequence of courses in technical
studies and the development of a
recital repertoire for woodwinds.
Performance in student recitals and
1. The learner will demonstrate with developing
skill correct fingering and bowing techniques as
provided by the instructor as the music requires.
2. The learner will perform scales, double stops,
arpeggios and musical works with self
discerning developing intonation.
3. The learner will demonstrate the exploration
of music of all styles and genres.
4. The demonstrate the practice of intermediate
technical studies and begin advanced technical
studies.
1. Attendance
2. Improvement monitoring in each lesson/ graded
rubric
3. Recital Attendance and Seminar performance
4. Jury (Final Exam)
5. Sophomore Qualifying Exam
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a minimum ten hours practice per
week required. Sophomore year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit. Prerequisite: MUSI 179 and
MUSI 179
MUSI 281 Harmony, Sight
Singing, and Ear Training II:
Further study of harmonic
elements with emphasis on
analysis of primary and secondary
triads, seventh chords, and
cadences in the content of
compositions representing the
major historical style periods.
Introduction to small forms,
nonharmonic tones and melody
harmonization. Continuation of
part-writing principles, sight
singing, ear training, keyboard
activities, and computer
application of concepts studied.
Prerequisite: MUSI 152
MUSI 292 Harmony, Sight
Singing, and Ear Training III:
Further study of harmonic
materials of previous theory
courses, including nonharmonic
tones, principles of harmonic
progression, and part-writing
procedures involving more
complex harmonies. Introduction
of secondary dominants,
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1. Identify, through score reading, the
formal structure of small works
2. Analyze advanced chromatic harmonies
3. Demonstrate their understanding of
compositional/theoretical techniques
through their own compositions
4. Sight sing advanced melodies
5. Take dictation of advanced melodies
6. Hear and analyze advanced chords
7. Hear and analyze form and phrase
structure
1. The learner will be able to identify, through score
reading, the formal structure of small works.
2. The learner will be able to analyze advanced
chromatic harmonies.
3. The learner will be able to demonstrate their
understanding of compositional/theoretical
techniques through their own compositions.
4. The learner will be able to sight sing advanced
melodies.
5. The learner will be able to take dictation of
1. Quizzes
2. Assigned homework
3. Midterm exam
4. Final exam
5. Aural skills
1. Quizzes
2. Assigned homework
3. Midterm exam
4. Final exam
5. Aural skills
elementary modulation, and small
forms such as phrases, periods, and
phrase groups. Creative work,
keyboard harmony, sight singing,
ear training, analysis, and
computer assignments will provide
opportunities for application of
theoretical concepts studied
Prerequisite: MUSI 281
MUSI 341 Class Brass: A study of
basic concepts, techniques, and
information related to offering
instruction on the brass instruments
- trumpet, French horn, trombone,
euphonium, tuba - in the public
schools.
advanced melodies.
6. The learner will be able to hear and analyze
advanced chords.
7. The learner will be able to hear and analyze form
and phrase structure.
MUSI 342 Class Percussion: A
study of basic concepts, techniques
and information related to offering
instructions in total percussion
snare drum, keyboard percussion,
timpani, accessory percussion,
drum set, world percussion, and
1. The learner will be able to develop a good
foundation for teaching in the following seven
percussion areas during the semester: Snare
(Rudimental-Marching and Concert)*; Timpani*;
Keyboard Percussion*;
Ethnic/Latin Percussion*; Accessory Percussion *;
Drum set*and ; Electronic Percussion
1. The learner will be able to recognize and formulate
solutions to basic playing problems of school brass
performers.
2. The learner will be able to demonstrate proper
playing positions for all brass instruments.
3. The learner will be able to demonstrate correct
embouchures and breathing techniques for all brass
instruments.
4. The learner will be able to implement proper
articulations for brass instrumental music
5. The learner will be able to recognize and formulate
the practice and study of a school musician on a brass
instrument.
6. The learner will be able to understand the
idiomatic intonation characteristics of brass
instruments.
*Note: Greater emphasis will be placed on those items with a*.
1. Playing Exams on 2 brass instruments
(rubrics)
2. Quizzes/written tests
3. Teaching a brass lesson and developing a
lesson plan (rubric)
4. Web Assignment (gaining information and
resource guides for teaching brass instruments)
electronic percussion in the public
schools.
Prerequisite: MUSI 100
2. The learner will recognize, perform and critique
current playing techniques, teaching methods,
information about maintenance of equipment,
knowledge of literature/history for percussion (solo,
ensemble, and method books) and resources for
equipment, music, and accessories.
3. The learner will be able to play one standard
rudimental solo, one excerpt of a standard twoMallet, and Timpani solo by the end of the semester
as part of their final playing grade. In addition, the
learner must demonstrate four mallet technique
exercises and several drum-set styles.
4. The learner will be able to formulate and
implement strategies for a percussion student
(elementary to high school), to participate in their
ensembles and future groups. In other words
maintain the student's interest.
5. The learner will be able to develop an information
base that will serve the students in the future for
potential professional employment as well as enhance
present skills of current performers and/or teachers.
MUSI 351 Music History I: A
survey of the development of
music from antiquity through the
seventeenth century.
The student will
1. Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to
differentiate among advanced elements of
music in text and source readings and
through guided listening.
2. Correlate stylistic, historical, social, and
economic features and influences of music
with particular music compositions and
composers.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the primary
stylistic contributions to the
development of music from each historical
period.
4. Demonstrate knowledge major composers,
compositional forms, and samplings of major
art -music works from each historical period.
5. Analyze aurally stylistic features, including
instrumental and vocal combinations, and
elements and forms of music.
1.Essay writing
2. Oral Class presentation
3. Written and Aural Examination
4. Weekly written assignments
MUSI 352 Music History II: A
survey of the development of
music from the culmination of the
Baroque era in the early eighteenth
century to the present day, with
emphasis on performance practices
and on works of major composers
of the late Baroque and Rococo
periods, the Viennese Classical
School, the Romantic, PostRomantic, and Impressionist
periods, and the twentieth century.
The student will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to
differentiate among advanced elements of
music in text and source readings and
through guided listening.
2. Correlate stylistic, historical, social, and
economic features and influences of music
with particular music compositions and
composers.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the primary
stylistic contributions to the
development
of music from each historical period.
1.Essay writing
2. Oral Class presentation
3. Written and Aural Examination
4. Weekly written assignments
4. Demonstrate knowledge major composers,
compositional forms, and samplings of major
art -music works from each historical period.
5. Analyze aurally stylistic features of music,
including instrumental and vocal
combinations, and elements and forms of
music.
MUSI 354 Form And Analysis: A
study of standard musical forms
and structures and the principles
upon which they are organized.
The course aims to sensitize
students to the musical eventscadences, changes in tonality,
meter, texture, or timbre, etc. that
indicate important points in a
composition’s design.
Prerequisite: MUSI 352 and MUSI
381
MUSI 367 Applied Brass: A
sequence of courses for the brass
player focusing on the continuing
development of playing habits,
with an emphasis on embouchure
development, technique
development and recital repertoire.
Junior year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 267 and MUSI
267
1. The learner will be able to describe general
characteristics of standard musical forms such as
binary and ternary forms, theme and variation form,
rondo form, sonata-allegro form, and the fugue.
2. The learner will be able to analyze (through visual
and aural study) selected compositions and excerpts
to determine sections, relationships between sections,
and the organization of those sections into larger
entities.
3. The learner will be able to demonstrate their
understanding of principles of formal organization by
analyzing excerpts and complete compositions.
4. The learner will be able to demonstrate a mastery
of the vocabulary which relates to formal analysis.
1. To develop correct playing and performing habits
on your instrument.
2. To formulate a repertoire that will help brass
students improve in all areas of performance.
3. To familiarize the student to the technical aspects
of brass performance and incorporate musical ideas
which can be applied to a variety of performing
situations.
4. To develop the student’s ability to prepare solo and
ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
5. Begin preparing recital materials for required
senior recital
1.Essay writing
2. Class presentation
3. Quizzes
4. Composition
1. Live performances/recitals
2. Weekly attendance /lessons
3. Semester jury auditions
MUSI 371 Applied Piano: A
continuation of technical piano
studies, focusing on compositional
form and performance style in
works from the various historical
periods, including the Bach
Preludes and Fugues from the
Well-Tempered Clavier, Haydn
Sonatas, Chopin Nocturnes,
Brahms Intermezzos, and Bartok
Mikrokosmos, Vol. V, or Bartok
Sonatina. Junior year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 271 and MUSI
271
MUSI 373 Applied Percussion: A
sequence of courses in technical
studies and recital repertoire
development for percussion
instruments, especially the
marimba and the tympani.
Performance in student recitals and
a minimum of ten hours practice
per week required. Junior year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 273 and MUSI
273
1. The learner will demonstrate both technical and
musical skills in the playing of selected
compositions.
2.The learner will demonstrate development in sight
reading
3. The learner will analyze each composition for
form, harmonic structure, and stylistic characteristics.
4. The learner will perform memorized selections.
5. The learner will play scales, technical studies, and
exercises with a view to developing good playing
mechanics (hand position, control of playing
mechanisms, etc.)
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1.The learner will be able to develop a good
foundation in two of the following six percussion
areas during the semester: 1) Snare (Rudimental and
Concert); 2) Timpani; 3) Mallet Percussion; 4)
Ethnic/Latin Percussion;
5) Accessory Percussion, and; 6) Drum set
1. Weekly practice log
2. Performance in recital
3. Recital/Seminar participation
4. Juries (rubrics)
*Note: Electronic Percussion will be added in circumstances with
drum set and/or accessory percussion in the future.
2. The learner will practice the technical aspects of
percussion in assigned areas to be covered and
incorporate musical ideas, which can be applied to a
variety of performing situations, especially
percussion ensemble.
3. The learner will perform one completed solo/etude
in at least one master class and/or student recital
during the semester prepared in the lesson.
4. The learner will to develop ability to prepare solo
Attendance
Improvement
Recital Attendance
Jury (Final Exam)
and ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
5. The learner will design and demonstrate skills
needed for potential professional employment in the
field of performance and education where percussion
is required as well as enhance present skills of
current performers and/or teachers.
MUSI 375 Applied Strings: A
sequence of courses in technical
studies and recital repertoire
development for strings.
Performance in student recitals and
a minimum of ten hours practice
per week required. Junior year
sequence Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 275 and MUSI
275
MUSI 377 Applied Voice: A
comprehensive study of English,
Italian, French, and German songs,
to build a repertoire for the senior
recital. Junior year sequence.
Prerequisite:
1. The learner will perform scales of three and
four octaves, double stops and chords, arpeggios
and musical works with self discerning and self
corrected intonation. 2. The learner will explore
music of all styles and genres. 3. The learner will
demonstrate the practice of advanced technical
studies.
4. The learner will analyze music in context with
culture and history.
1. Attendance
2. Improvement monitoring in each lesson/ graded
rubric
3. Recital Attendance and Seminar performance
4. Jury (Final Exam)
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MUSI 379 Applied Woodwinds: A
sequence of courses in technical
studies and recital repertoire
development for woodwinds.
Performance in student recitals and
a minimum of ten hours practice
per week required. Junior year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
Prerequisite:
MUSI 381 Harmony, Sight
Singing, and Ear Training IV: A
study in advanced harmonic
materials, including diminished
seventh, Neapolitan sixth,
borrowed, and augmented sixth
chords, as well as ninth, eleventh,
and thirteenth chords. Introduction
to binary, ternary and composite
forms; continuation of part-writing
activities, harmonic analysis, sight
singing and ear training exercises,
keyboard harmony, and computer
assignments. Introduction to
twentieth-century harmonic
practices such a whole tone scales,
atonality, serialism, etc.
Prerequisite: MUSI 292
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1. The learner will be able to analyze advanced
chromatic harmonies and atonal compositional
techniques.
2. The learner will be able to demonstrate their
understanding of compositional/theoretical
techniques through their own compositions.
3. The learner will be able to sight sing advanced
melodies.
4. The learner will be able to take dictation of
advanced melodies.
5. The learner will be able to hear and analyze
advanced chords.
6. The learner will be able to hear and analyze form
and phrase structure.
1. Quizzes
2. Assignments/Presentations
3. Aural Skills
4. Aural Skills Exams
5. Midterm Exam
6. Final Exam
MUSI 391 Conducting
(Elementary): The development of
manual techniques, score studies,
and listening skills related to the
conducting of instrumental and
vocal ensembles.
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MUSI 394 Choral Conducting: A
course developing the oral, visual,
and aural skills necessary to
conduct vocal ensembles - mixed
choirs, female choirs, and male
choirs-as well as the skills and
proficiency to read scores of
compositions such as madrigals,
motets, anthems, oratorios, and
cantatas.
MUSI 396 Instrumental
Conducting: A course developing
the aural, visual, and oral skills
necessary to conduct instrumental
ensembles, marching bands,
concert bands, and jazz ensemblesand to increase proficiency in score
reading.
Prerequisite: MUSI 381
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MUSI 430 Keyboard Literature: A
survey of music written for solo
stringed keyboard instruments
from the early Renaissance to the
early decades of the twentieth
century. Major works of the master
composers will be studied and
heard, and students will become
familiar with the important
keyboard genres, which comprise
these composers’ work.
1. The learner will identify major keyboard works
from the main composers of each period.
2. The learner will describe the compositional
features of composers in the context of the stylistic
period and philosophy.
3. The learner will make educated guesses when
listening to an unfamiliar keyboard works as to
composer, style period, and date of composition.
4. The learner will explain the development of the
popularity and construction of keyboard instruments
throughout the centuries.
5. The learner will demonstrate, through performance
1.Attendance
2.Listening quizzes
3.Midterm Exam
4.Final Exam (Project)
and speech, the characteristics of a given composer.
MUSI 431 Orchestration: A study
of methods and techniques for
arranging compositions for band
and orchestral ensembles, with
special attention to transposition
techniques and to basic
compositional principles.
Prerequisite: MUSI 381
1. become familiar with the characteristics, timbres
and practical applications of the various musical
instruments in common use including the brass,
woodwind, percussion and electronic families.
1. Written examinations including midterm and final
exam
2. Orchestration/scoring assignments
3. Listening/Reading assignments
2. practice, through writing, their knowledge of
instrumental transpositions and clefs.
3.score for traditional, non-traditional and
"commercially based" instrumental ensembles with
an emphasis on scoring for student ensembles, ages
K-12
4. write arrangements suitable for performance by
various instrumental ensembles on-campus.
5.be introduced to musical notation software
currently available in music computer lab (Finale)
MUSI 441 Methods and Materials
(Elementary): A study of
curriculum, materials, and
procedures for music instruction in
elementary and intermediate
grades.
1. The learner will be able to compose a defensible
rationale regarding music’s place in the public school
curriculum.
2. The learner will be able to create teaching
strategies and activities appropriate for achieving
competencies in selected grade levels.
3. The learner will be able to write and develop
lesson plans using different formats which include
behavioral objectives and basic music activities
appropriate for different grade levels.
4. The learner will be able to design a comprehensive
unit of study for a specific grade level.
5. The learner will be able to recognize and
implement the use understanding of learning theories,
1. Article reviews
2. Teaching projects and lesson plan writing
(rubrics)
3. Journal writing
4. Playing exams on school instruments (rubrics)
5. 1 hour of observation in the public schools
6. Written tests/quizzes
7. CD/Power Point presentation (philosophy,
curricular trends, sample lessons, observation
log, and resume)
MUSI 462 Music Composition: A
study in musical composition that
includes writing pieces in basic
binary and ternary song forms,
variations, and sonata-allegro and
rondo forms, with emphasis on
integrating materials learned in
harmony, counterpoint, and
orchestration.
Prerequisite: MUSI 381
teaching techniques, and the use of music materials
by presenting prepared music lessons in class for
instructor and peer evaluation.
6. The learner will be able to demonstrate a minimum
proficiency on the piano, soprano recorder, tone
educator bells, Orff instruments, autoharp, guitar and
other classroom instruments.
7. The learner will become familiar with the current
curricular trends in teaching elementary music.
8. The learner will be able to demonstrate familiarity
with public school education in North Carolina in
discussions of the Teacher Handbook, the Teacher
Performance Appraisal Instrument and the Public
School Laws of the State.
1. Compose several original pieces for various
instrumental ensembles, utilizing such forms as
binary, ternary, sonata-allegro, theme and variations,
rondo, free and serialistic (twelve tone).
2. Study important musical compositions written by a
variety of important composers and write a short
analysis of each.
3. Become familiar with the Finale music notation
software program in composing and reproducing
scores and individual parts.
MUSI 467 Applied Brass: Senior
recital preparation, with emphasis
on the development of advanced
techniques for brass performance.
Senior recital repertoire approval
by instructor and music faculty
committee required in second
semester course. Senior year
1. To develop correct playing and performing habits
on your instrument.
2. To formulate a repertoire that will help brass
students improve in all areas of performance.
3. To familiarize the student to the technical aspects
of brass performance and incorporate musical ideas
which can be applied to a variety of performing
situations.
1. Composition Assignments
2. Listening assignments
3. Analytical Assignments
1. Live performances/recitals
2. Weekly attendance /lessons
3. Senior hearing in preparation for recital
sequence. Senior recital
preparation, with emphasis on the
development of advanced
techniques for brass performance.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
Senior year sequence.
Prerequisite: MUSI 367 and MUSI
367
MUSI 471 Applied Piano: A
sequence of courses in piano study
to develop and refine performance
techniques and to begin
preparations and repertoire practice
for the senior recital, with
selections chosen from such works
as the Bach Well-Tempered
Clavier (selections), the Bach
French Suites, Mozart or
Beethoven Sonatas, Chopin
Preludes or Nocturnes, Bartok
Mikrokosmos, Vol. VI, Allegro
Barbara or Suite, Op. 14, or other
works. Senior year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 371 and MUSI
371
MUSI 473 Applied Percussion: A
sequence of courses for the
percussionist focusing on senior
recital preparation with emphasis
on the development of advanced
4. To develop the student’s ability to prepare solo and
ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
5. Preparation for student senior recital
1. The learner will demonstrate both technical and
musical skills in the playing of selected
compositions.
2. The learner will demonstrate development in
sight reading.
3. The learner will analyze each composition for
form, harmonic structure, and stylistic
characteristics.
4. The learner will perform memorized selections.
5. The learner will play scales, technical studies,
and exercises with a view to developing good
playing mechanics (hand position, control of
playing mechanisms, etc.)
1.The learner will be able to develop a good
foundation in two of the following six percussion
areas during the semester: 1) Snare (Rudimental and
Concert); 2) Timpani; 3) Mallet Percussion; 4)
Ethnic/Latin Percussion;
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Attendance
Improvement
Recital Attendance
Jury (Final Exam)
1. Weekly practice log
2. Performance in recital
3. Recital/Seminar participation
4. Preparation for a Senior Recital Hearing (rubrics)
5. Juries (rubrics)
techniques for percussion. Senior
year sequence. Seminar/Student
Recital required. May be repeated
once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 373 and MUSI
373
5) Accessory Percussion, and; 6) Drum set
MUSI 475 Applied Strings: Senior
recital preparation, with emphasis
on the development of advanced
techniques for strings. Senior
recital repertoire approval by
instructor required in second
semester. Senior year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
1. The learner will demonstrate skilled correct
fingering and bowing techniques as provided by
the instructor as the music requires.
2. The learner will apply with skill self
determined correct fingering and bowing
techniques as the music requires.
3. The learner will perform scales of three and
*Note: Electronic Percussion will be added in circumstances with
drum set and/or accessory percussion in the future.
2. The learner will practice the technical aspects of
percussion in assigned areas to be covered and
incorporate musical ideas, which can be applied to a
variety of performing situations, especially
percussion ensemble.
3. The learner will perform one completed solo/etude
in at least one master class and/or student recital
during the semester prepared in the lesson.
4. The learner will to develop ability to prepare solo
and ensemble literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
5. The learner will design and demonstrate skills
needed for potential professional employment in the
field of performance and education where percussion
is required as well as enhance present skills of
current performers and/or teachers.
6. The learner will prepare and practice literature for
completing a senior and/or junior recital requirement
as a part of the music degree program (B.S./B.A.)
7. Seniors percussion students will be required to
prepare 30 minutes to 1-hr. minutes of music for
recital depending on course level.
1. Attendance
2. Improvement monitoring in each lesson/ graded
rubric
3. Recital Attendance and Seminar performance
4. Jury (Final Exam)
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 375 and MUSI
375
four octaves, double stops and chords, arpeggios
and musical works with self discerning and self
corrected intonation. 4. The learner demonstrate
the exploration of music of all styles and genres.
5. The learner will demonstrate the practice of
advanced technical studies.
6. The learner will analyze and examine music
in context with culture and history.
MUSI 477 Applied Voice: Indepth studies of vocal techniques
and the literature from Baroque to
Contemporary periods, with
emphasis on preparations for the
senior recital. Senior year
sequence. Seminar/Student Recital
required. May be repeated once for
credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 377 and MUSI
377
MUSI 479 Applied Woodwinds:
Senior recital preparation, with
emphasis on the development of
advanced techniques for
woodwinds. Senior recital
repertoire approval by instructor
required in second semester.
Senior year sequence.
Seminar/Student Recital required.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: MUSI 379 and MUSI
379
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MUSI 491 Vocal Literature: A
survey of vocal music from the
Renaissance to the 20th century,
including listening, singing, and
analyzing music.
MUSI 499 Senior Recital: A
performance program of at least
thirty minutes, consisting of works
representing various styles and
periods.
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1.The learner will develop correct playing and
performing habits on instrument/voice,
2. The learner will establish and practice repertoire
that will help brass students improve in all areas of
performance.
3. The learner will develop a practice routine that will
enable them to make progress on their brass
instrument.
4. The learner will become familiarized with the
technical aspects of musical performance and
incorporate musical ideas which can be applied to a
variety of performing situations.
5. The learner will perform in a senior recital hearing
and a senior recital during the semester. The senior
recital hearing will be scheduled one month prior to
the senior recital.
6. The learner will develop the musical ability to
prepare solo literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
1. Weekly practice log
2. Recital/Seminar participation
3. Preparation and performance for a Senior
Recital Hearing and Senior Recital (rubrics)
4. Written Materials (Program and Program
Notes)