Course Level Objectives
Performing and Fine Arts
General Music Program
Course Objectives
Assessment/Artifacts
MUSI
100
Written quizzes, tests, and computer
assignments.
1. demonstrate a working knowledge of how
music is constructed.
2. demonstrate a working knowledge of how
scales and chords are formed.
3. demonstrate a working knowledge of the
relationship between major and minor keys.
4. demonstrate an understanding of how music
is composed through melody, harmony, and
chord progressions, and
5. develop music reading skills through the use
of computer-assisted instruction.
MUSI
102
1. Play selected compositions, scales and chord
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.
Instructor tests throughout the
course & in Exams.
students are encouraged to use
software in the Art and Music
Resource Center.
3. Satisfactorily will express orally an understanding of
the content and significance of music in the elementary
schools
MUSI
110
This course is intended to provide the necessary
information, resources, experiences and assignments to
prepare the student for a successful experience in
obtaining and succeeding in the profession of a choral
music educator, general studies student or simply an
appreciation for ensemble singing. A great amount of
class time will be spent with students teaching
1. Through vocalization, the student will learn
the necessary techniques which will improve
the choral tone.
2. The student will practice correct rehearsal and
performance concepts of phrasing, placement
of tone, dynamics, style, attack and release of
tone which are important for good choral
singing.
3. The students will learn/increase their
Knowledge of music
(Memorization of music and ability
to respond at any time for quartet
and duet singing.)
Attendance at Performances
Logistical support for the choir at its
performances.
knowledge of sight singing.
4. Periodically students will be required to sing
in small ensembles, perform solos, duets,
trios, etc.
5. The students will earn to sing phonetically
English and other foreign languages.
6. The students will be held accountable for all
materials issued. The University must be
reimbursed for any lost items issued to a
member of the choir.
7. All students are required to meet all rehearsals
and sing in all performances.
8. bring a pencil(s) to every rehearsal
9. mark measure numbers as soon as you get
your music
10. responsibly mark directives given by the
conductor in your music (in pencil!) during
rehearsals
11. maintain healthy vocal standards
12. assume an attitude and sense of responsibility
befitting membership in a select collegiate
choral ensemble
MUSI
115
MUSI
120
1. gain practical experience in the playing of
Performance
percussion instruments in a variety of musical
Attendance and Preparation
settings.
2. 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. improve techniques used to perform mallet,
ethnic, and contemporary percussion ensemble
literature.
4. observe trends in percussion performance.
5. understand the process necessary to successfully
organize, rehearse, and perform in a percussion
ensemble.
6. recognize a wide variety of musical styles in the
percussion idiom. Student arrangements will be
explored once the instructor selects a format.
7. encourage a high performance level, individual
responsibility, versatility, and good stage
presence. Improvisation will be a high priority
in regards to performing.
8. supplement the percussion experiences that are
currently offered by the Music Area.
1. gain practical experience in the playing of
brass instruments in a variety of musical
Performances, modeling
Recording of performances,
settings
listening
2. improve playing techniques unique to brass
instruments
3. be exposed to trends in brass performance
4. develop familiarity with the technical aspects
of brass performance and incorporate musical
ideas, which can be applied to a variety of
performing situations
5. develop the process necessary to successfully
organize, rehearse, and perform in a brass
ensemble, and
6. perform at a high performance level, develop
individual responsibility, versatility, and
acquire good stage presence.
MUSI
167
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.
Performances, modeling, playing
tests, juries
Recording of performances/practice,
listening
3. To develop a practice routine that will enable
you to make
progress on your brass instrument.
4. 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.
5. To perform in at least one student recital
during the semester. Music majors will be
required to perform in two recitals during the
semester.
6. To develop the student’s ability to prepare
solo and ensemble literature in a consistent
manner with attention to detail.
MUSI
171
1. Demonstrate both technical and musical skills
in the playing of selected compositions.
Attendance
Improvement
2. Demonstrate development in sight reading
Recital Attendance
3. Analyze each composition for form, harmonic
structure, and stylistic characteristics
Jury (Final Exam)
4. Perform memorized selections
5. Play scales, technical studies, and exercises
with a view to developing good playing
mechanics (hand position, control of playing
mechanisms, etc.)
MUSI
173
A. 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
6) Drum set
Note: Electronic Percussion will be added in
circumstances with Drum set and/or Accessory
Percussion in the future.
B. identify 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.
C. perform one completed solo/etude in at least one
master class and/or student recital during the semester
prepared in the lesson. Seniors percussion students will
be required to prepare 30 minutes to 1-hr. minutes of
music for recital depending on course level.
D. begin the process of completing a senior and/or
junior recital requirement as a part of the music degree
program (B.S./B.A.)
E. prepare solo and ensemble literature in a consistent
manner with attention to detail.
F. prepare 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.
Performance, Attendance and
Preparation
Juries
MUSI
201
1. Play selected compositions, scales and chord
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 III.
3. Satisfactorily will express orally an understanding
of the content and significance of music in the
elementary schools.
Instructor tests throughout the
course & in Exams
Students are required to know
specifics of their pieces selected to
play for Exams.
Instructor questions students
throughout the course about
intervals, chords, scales, & music
elements, requiring students to sing
when appropriate & helpful.
Functional keyboard skills are
constantly assessed throughout the
course & during Exams.
MUSI
202
Pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. The following
criteria will be tested upon completion of the course:
1. Repertoire: perform memorized piece.
Piano Proficiency Examination
Instructor tests throughout the
course & in Exams.
2. Technique: play major & minor scales, &
arpeggios--hands together, 2 octaves; play major & minor
chord progressions--both hands.
Students are required to know
specifics of their pieces selected to
play for Exams.
3. Sight Read, Harmonize, and Transpose selected
pieces.
Instructor questions students
throughout the course about
intervals, chords, scales, & music
elements, requiring students to sing
when appropriate & helpful.
Functional keyboard skills are
constantly assessed throughout the
course & during Exams.
MUSI
210
1. Acquire basic, useful information about music--its
styles, forms, terminology, and historical contexts;
Quizzes
Midterm Examination
2. Gain an understanding of the music elements and
features that contribute to the formal structure of different
music compositions;
Final Examination
3. Acquire skill in identifying by aural recognition
stylistic features of music of different historical periods;
Attendance
4. Increase the ability to listen to music perceptively;
5. Be able to articulate a description for the music heard.

The student will know and be able to differentiate
among the elements of music in text readings and
through guided listening. This objective addresses
Concert Reviews
development of informed listening skills.
Students will be able to relate stylistic, historical,
social, and economic features and influences of
music to particular music compositions and
composers. This objective aims to enhance the
student's ability to discriminate aurally in a
compare/contrast manner.
 Students will know the primary stylistic and
theoretical contributions to the development of
music from each historical period: Medieval,
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic,
Impressionistic, and Twentieth Century, including
American music. This is a content knowledge
objective that includes developing the aural
memory with aid of the listening guide.
 Students will be able to identify aurally band and
orchestral instruments.
 Students will be able to recognize the voice
ranges of singers: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass.
The major component of this objective is to
develop aural discrimination skills. While this
objective has a knowledge component, the
listening component is the most vital, along with
the aural memory.
 Students will know major composers,
compositional forms, reflective musical
compositions, and samplings of major works from
each historical period, through the present. This
objective has knowledge, aural, and visual
components.
 Through the use of technology resources, students
will be able to reinforce course objectives outside
of class.
MUSI
be familiar with the various styles and style periods
225 associated with jazz music

Reading Assignments, Listening
Examples
Term Paper/Research Project
-
be familiar with the most important
artists/musicians associated with jazz music
-
be able to recognize the sound of the various
musical instruments used in jazz and the idiomatic
devices used by these instruments
-
become familiar with some basic musical
concepts and terminology used by jazz musicians
(although you neither are nor required to read
music or be able to play a musical instrument to
Live Concert Review
do well in this course).
Music
260
-
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.
-
gain an understanding of the importance of jazz
history in relation to current trends in the music
industry
-
experience live jazz through attendance of a
concert performance of musicians or ensembles of
the students choice
-
improve listening skills and gain an understanding
of the common practices employed by jazz
musicians to create their unique musical art form
1. Recognize and critically confer significant creative,
philosophical and religious works by describing and
analyzing the most famous works by African composers
and performers.
2. Help the student appreciate the complex vision, socialcultural background, ethical values and aesthetic judgment
in their compositions by exploring the composers’ lives
and the social context in which they existed.
3. Discuss the diverse means of communication in these
works by developing a specialized and descriptive
vocabulary of terms and through analysis of these
masterworks
Class preparation and participation
BlackBoard Assignments
Research Project
Quizzes
Concert Review
Class Projects
Mid-term Examination
Final Examination
MUSI
267
1. To develop correct playing and performing
habits on your
instrument.
Performances, modeling, playing
tests, juries
2. To formulate a repertoire that will help brass
students improve in all
areas of performance.
3. To develop a practice routine that will enable
you to make
progress on your brass instrument.
4. 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.
5. To perform in at least one student recital
during the semester. Music majors will be
required to perform in two recitals during the
semester.
6. To develop the student’s ability to prepare
solo and ensemble literature in a consistent
manner with attention to detail.
MUSI
341
1. discuss the solutions to basic playing
problems of school brass
performers;
2. demonstrate proper playing positions for all
brass instruments;
3. demonstrate correct embouchures and
breathing techniques for all brass instruments;
4. discuss proper articulations for brass
instrumental music;
5. direct the practice and study of a school
musician on a brass instrument;
6. understand the idiomatic intonation
characteristics of brass instruments.
7. will gain 1 hour of field experience during
this course.
Written tests, quizzes, playing tests,
and teaching presentations.
Teaching presentations and web
assignments.
Class discussions, web assignments,
and modeling
Assigned readings and web
assignments.
MUSI
367
4. To develop correct playing and performing
habits on your
instrument.
5. To formulate a repertoire that will help brass
students improve in all
areas of performance.
Performances, modeling, playing
tests, juries
Recording of performances/practice,
listening
6. To develop a practice routine that will enable
you to make
progress on your brass instrument.
5. 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.
7. To perform in at least one student recital
during the semester. Music majors will be
required to perform in two recitals during the
semester.
8. To develop the student’s ability to prepare
solo and ensemble literature in a
consistent manner with attention to detail.
MUSI
381
1. Analyze advanced chromatic harmonies and
atonal compositional techniques
2. Demonstrate their understanding of
compositional/theoretical techniques through
their own compositions
3. Sight sing advanced melodies
4. Take dictation of advanced melodies
5. Hear and analyze advanced chords
6. Hear and analyze form and phrase structure
Quizzes
Assignments/Presentations
Aural Skills
Aural Skills Exams
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
MUSI
430
1. Identify major keyboard works from the main
composers of each period.
2. Describe the compositional features of
composers in the context of the stylistic
period and philosophy.
3. Make educated guesses when listening to an
unfamiliar keyboard works as to composer,
style period, and date of composition.
4. Explain the development of the popularity
and construction of keyboard instruments
throughout the centuries.
5. Demonstrate, through performance and
speech, the characteristics of a given
composer.
Attendance
Listening quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam (Project)
MUSI
431
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.
Assignments will be graded with the
following criteria:
2. practice, through writing, their knowledge of
instrumental transpositions and clefs.
Ensemble voicing
3. score for traditional, non-traditional and
"commercially based" instrumental ensembles
with an emphasis on scoring for student
ensembles, ages K-12
Execution of orchestrational
technique
Attention to Detail (articulations,
dynamics, phrase markings, etc.)
Accuracy
Preparation of scores and parts
4. become familiar with arrangement form, as
used in contemporary music.
5. become familiar of the role of the
orchestrator/arranger in the professional
music
6. write arrangements suitable for performance
by various instrumental ensembles oncampus.
7. be introduced to musical notation software
currently available in music computer lab
(Finale)
8. learn music preparation techniques designed
to produce clean and easy to read individual
parts, an absolute essential in this endeavor.
MUSI
441
1. draw upon professional magazines, journals,
and other sources, develop a defensible
rationale regarding music’s place in the public
school curriculum.
2. examine the North Carolina Standard Course
of Study, the Cumberland County
Instructional Task Analysis and the National
Standards for Music Education, and discuss
music learning activities appropriate for
achieving competencies in selected grade
levels; music learning activities appropriate
for achieving competencies in selected grade
levels;
3. become familiar with several lesson plan
formats and write detailed plans which
include behavioral objectives and basic music
activities appropriate for the chosen grade
levels;
4. develop a comprehensive unit of study for a
Teaching Lessons 1-4, Lesson Plan
Rubric
Power Point Presentation (Final
Project)
Assigned Readings, Article reviews,
journals
Mid-Term Presentation
Final Presentation
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
MUSI
473
specific grade level including a descriptive
listing of current teaching resources/materials
found in magazines, catalogs, journals,
internet websites, etc.
demonstrate understanding of learning
theories, teaching techniques, and use of
music materials by presenting prepared music
lessons in class for instructor and peer
evaluation;
demonstrate a minimum proficiency on the
piano, soprano recorder, tone educator bells,
Orff instruments, autoharp, guitar and other
classroom instruments by performing with
peers in class;
become familiar with/evaluate videos and
computer programs in the Fine Arts Resource
Center and University Curriculum Laboratory
which are designed for the enhancement of
children’s musical experiences, K-6;
become familiar with the current curricular
trends in teaching elementary music by
reading current journal articles and writing
reviews;
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.
A. develop a good foundation in two of the following
six percussion areas during the semester:
Performance and Seminar
Attendance , Preparation, and Juries
1) Snare (Rudimental and Concert)
2) Timpani
3) Mallet Percussion
4) Ethnic/Latin Percussion
5) Accessory Percussion
6) Drum set
Note: Electronic Percussion will be added in
circumstances with Drum set and/or Accessory
Percussion in the future.
B. identify 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.
C. perform one completed solo/etude in at least one
master class and/or student recital during the semester
prepared in the lesson. Seniors percussion students will
be required to prepare 30 minutes to 1-hr. minutes of
music for recital depending on course level.
D. begin the process of completing a senior and/or
junior recital requirement as a part of the music degree
program (B.S./B.A.)
E. prepare solo and ensemble literature in a consistent
manner with attention to detail.
F. prepare 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
499
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 develop a practice routine that will prepare
the student for performing their senior recital.
4. 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.
5. To 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. To develop the student’s ability to prepare
solo literature in a consistent manner with
attention to detail.
Performances, modeling, playing
tests, juries
Recording of performances/practice,
listening