Music

Music

B.A. Degree — Music Major

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Music must complete a concentration of 50-51 semester hours or more to include the courses listed below.

I. Basic Musicianship 16 s.h.
MUSC1210 Music Theory I 3 s.h.
MUSC1220 Music Theory II 3 s.h.
MUSC1230 Aural Theory I 1 s.h.
MUSC1240 Aural Theory II 1 s.h.
MUSC2230 Music Theory III 3 s.h.
MUSC2240 Aural Theory III 1 s.h.
MUSC2250 Aural Theory IV 2 s.h.
MUSC3200 Eighteenth Century Counterpoint 2 s.h.

II. Music History and Literature 9 s.h.
MUSC1260 Music History I 3 s.h.
MUSC2400 Music History II 3 s.h.
MUSC2410 Music History III 3 s.h.

III. Applied Music 16 s.h.
16 s.h. minimum in a single performance area
Junior and Senior recital required

IV. Ensemble Music
Music majors must participate in at least one ensemble with their major instrument each semester they are enrolled. Keyboard majors must also participate in an ensemble. May be taken for zero credit.

V. Music Seminar MUSC1000 0 s.h.
Required of all music majors and minors each semester.

VI. Pedagogy and Literature 4 s.h.
MUSC3300 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument 2 s.h.
MUSC4300 Literature for the Major Instrument 2 s.h.

VII. MUSC2340 Conducting I 1 s.h.

VIII. Evidence of piano proficiency or demonstrated competency.

IX. Voice majors are required to take a full year of either French or German. One year of each language is recommended.

B.A. Degree — Music Education Major

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Music Education must complete a concentration of 55-56 semester hours or more to include the courses listed below. The minimum number of semester hours for graduation with this major is 132 rather than 128 if teacher certification is desired.

I. Basic Musicianship 16 s.h.
MUSC1210 Music Theory I 3 s.h.
MUSC1220 Music Theory II 3 s.h.
MUSC1230 Aural Theory I 1 s.h.
MUSC1240 Aural Theory II 1 s.h.
MUSC2230 Music Theory III 3 s.h.
MUSC2240 Aural Theory III 1 s.h.
MUSC2250 Advanced Aural Theory 2 s.h.
MUSC3200 Eighteenth Century Counterpoint 2 s.h.

II. Music History and Literature 9 s.h.
MUSC1260 Music History I 3 s.h.
MUSC2400 Music History II 3 s.h.
MUSC2410 Music History III 3 s.h.

III. Pedagogy (three of the following four courses required) 6-7 s.h.
MUSC3270 Brass and Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy 3 s.h.
MUSC3280 String Techniques and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
MUSC3290 Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
MUSC3400 Vocal Techniques and Pedagogy 2 s.h.

IV. Conducting and Arranging 6 s.h.
MUSC2340 Conducting I 1 s.h.
MUSC3230 Instrumental Arranging 3 s.h.
MUSC3240 Conducting II 2 s.h.

V. Applied Music 14 s.h.
At least 7 s.h. in one major performance area.
At least 2 s.h. of voice or voice class.
At least 2 s.h. of piano and evidence of proficiency prior to student teaching.
Graduating seniors are required to share or give a senior recital prior to student teaching.

VI. Ensemble Music 4 s.h.
Music Education majors must participate in at least one ensemble with their major instrument each semester they are enrolled, except the professional semester. Keyboard majors must also participate in an ensemble. May be taken for zero credit.

VII. Music Seminar MUSC1000 0 s.h.
Required of all Music Education majors each semester they are enrolled, except the professional semester.

Music Minor

A minor in Music consists of 25 or more hours in Music including:

MUSC1210 Music Theory I 3 s.h.
MUSC1220 Music Theory II 3 s.h.
MUSC1230 Aural Theory I 1 s.h.
MUSC1240 Aural Theory II 1 s.h.
MUSC2340 Conducting I 1 s.h.
Six semester hours from the following:

MUSC1260 Music History I 3 s.h.

MUSC2400 Music History II 3 s.h.

MUSC2410 Music History III 3 s.h.
Applied lessons and corequisite: Music Seminar (MUSC1000) 6 s.h.
Ensembles 4 s.h.

Teacher Certification in Music

FOR MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY MUSIC ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Students majoring in Music Education who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with a Music secondary endorsement must complete the Music Education major requirements above, and the Secondary Education Program (with MUSC3360 Music in the Secondary School as the appropriate methods course).
FOR MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS WHO WANT A COMBINATION ENDORSEMENT (K-8 AND 5-12): Students majoring in Music who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with an elementary and secondary Music endorsement must complete the Music Education major requirements above, and the Combination Program (with MUSC3390 Music in the Elementary School and MUSC3360 Music in the Secondary School as the appropriate methods courses).
FOR MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS WHO WANT AN ELEMENTARY MUSIC ENDORSEMENT (K-8): Students majoring in Music Education who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with an elementary Music endorsement must complete the Secondary Education Program (5-12 grade-level requirements), substituting MUSC3390 and EDUC4400 for MUSC3360 and EDUC4420, respectively.
FOR NON-MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY MUSIC ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Non-Music Education majors desiring a Music secondary endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete the Secondary Education Program (with MUSC3360 Music in the Secondary School as the appropriate methods course), a major in a secondary teaching field, and the Music minor requirements listed above.

Courses in Music

Theory, Literature, and Methods

MUSC1000 Music Seminar 0 s.h.
A corequisite of all applied music courses for Music and Music Education majors, and Music minors. Required attendance at regularly scheduled recitals, concerts, and special programs. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC1100 Computer Technology in Music Education 3 s.h.
Introduction to recent developments in music education technology with implementation in elementary and secondary school music programs. Develops skills with technologies related to composition, performance, analysis, teaching, and research. (Goal 8 Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1200 Fundamentals of Music 2 s.h.
Introduction to fundamentals of music to develop understanding and skill in music notation and musical language. Topics covered include music notation, rhythm, meter, intervals, scales, key signatures, treble and bass clef, and triads. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1210 Music Theory I 3 s.h.
Encompasses the study of pitch, rhythm, triad and chord construction and identification, voice leading, part writing, and harmonic progression. Corequisite: MUSC1230 Aural Theory I. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1220 Music Theory II 3 s.h.
Continuation of Music Theory I. Further development of part writing and harmonization skills and introduction to basic musical forms. Prerequisite: MUSC1210 Music Theory I with a grade of "C" or higher. Corerequisite: MUSC1240 Aural Theory II. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1230 Aural Theory I 1 s.h.
The course material from Music Theory I as applied through class instruction in sight singing and ear training. Corequisite: MUSC1210 Music Theory I. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1240 Aural Theory II 1 s.h.
The course material from Music Theory II as applied through class instruction in sight singing and ear training. Prerequisite: MUSC1230 Aural Theory I with a grade of "C" or higher. Corequisite: MUSC1220 Music Theory II. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1250 Introduction to Music Literature 3 s.h.
Designed for non-music majors who desire to increase their ability to listen intelligently and to widen their acquaintance with standard musical works. Compositions that are representative of the major style periods, forms, and media are studied. Emphasis is placed on listening to the music itself, with information about the composer and the composition given as an aid to understanding. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1260 Music History I 3 s.h.
A brief overview of the history of music, followed by a more detailed examination of music from the beginnings of Western Civilization to the early Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on developing listening skill. Prerequisite: MUSC1210. Goal 2b, 7 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1710 Keyboard Skills I 1 s.h.
Study in basic keyboard skills for music majors. Skills studied will include but not be limited to: sight-reading, harmonization/transportation, scale playing as well as basic repertoire. Prerequisite: Music major status. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1720 Keyboard Skills II 1 s.h.
Continuation of MUSC1710 Keyboard Skills I. Prerequisite: Music major status and MUSC1710. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC2000 Individual Study Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+) 3 s.h.

MUSC2120 Piano Class for Proficiency 1 s.h.
Designed to aid students who need further study to pass the piano proficiency requirement. Prerequisite: MUSC1710 and MUSC1720 or instructor consent. May be repeated for credit. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC2230 Music Theory III 3 s.h.
Continuation of Music Theory II, encompassing a study of chromatic harmony and larger musical forms. Prerequisite: MUSC1220 Music Theory II with a grade of "C" or higher. Corequisite: MUSC2240 Aural Theory III. Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC2240 Aural Theory III 1 s.h.
The course material from Music Theory III as applied through class instruction in sight singing and ear training. Prerequisite: MUSC1240 Aural Theory II with a grade of "C" or higher. Corerequisite: MUSC2230 Music Theory III. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC2250 Aural Theory IV 2 s.h.
Continuation of sight singing and ear training materials from Music Theory III. Prerequisite: MUSC2240 Aural Theory III with a grade of "C" or higher. Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC2310 Music in the Church (Also RELG2310/HUMN2310) 3 s.h.
The historical and present role of music in worship, and methods of improving music ministry in the congregation. Orientation to the philosophy, psychology and practice in church music. Hymnology, ordering worship, and practical aspects such as service playing, choir organization, and leadership. Goal 2b, 3, 10 (Goal 3A or 3C or 10 Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC2340 Conducting I 1 s.h.
Study of conducting patterns and techniques such as attack, release, cue, dynamics, and interpretation. Prerequisite: MUSC1220. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC2350 Musics of the World 3 s.h.
Explores the musical history of the planet’s diverse human communities. Music is not one universal language but a group of languages that shape and record human experience. An intensive study of how music works within the social and cultural context including a specific examination of indigenous music of Africa, North and South America, Eastern Europe, Indonesia, and Japan. Goal 2b, 3, 7 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC2400 Music History II 3 s.h.
Study of music from the high Renaissance to the early Classical period, with attention to the evolution of styles and forms during these periods. Emphasis is placed on listening to examples of the music studied. Prerequisite: MUSC1260. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC2410 Music History III 3 s.h.
Study of the development of music from the late Classical period to the present. Composers, forms, styles, and representative works of the Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods will be studied. Emphasis is placed on listening to and analyzing music from these periods. Prerequisite: MUSC1260. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC3000 Individual Study Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

MUSC3200 Eighteenth Century Counterpoint 2 s.h.
Analysis and construction of counterpoint in the eighteenth century style. Writing of chorale preludes, inventions, and a fugue exposition. Prerequisite: MUSC2230 Music Theory III with a grade of "C" or higher. Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3230 Instrumental Arranging 3 s.h.
Arranging for the music educator. Study of ranges, transpositions, and idiomatic scoring for band and orchestra. Introduction to music sequencing and printing using the Kurzweil 250 synthesizer and Finale™ computer software. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3240 Conducting II 2 s.h.
Continuation of MUSC2340. One quarter emphasis on choral conducting and one quarter on instrumental. Prerequisite: MUSC2340. Goal 2b, 6 (Goal 6 Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3250 Suzuki Violin Pedagogy 2 s.h.
Philosophy, teaching techniques, and literature for Volume 1 of Suzuki Violin School. Meets requirements for registration of Units 1A and 1B with Suzuki Association of the Americas. Prerequisite: Suzuki Volume 4 level, or consent of the instructor. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3260 Piano Pedagogy 3 s.h.
Consideration of methods, techniques, and practical aspects of piano teaching, including survey of contemporary materials. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3270 Brass and Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy 3 s.h.
For music education students. Methods of teaching brass and percussion instruments and development of a minimal playing proficiency on each. Survey of materials for both private and class instruction. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3280 String Techniques and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
For music education students. Methods of teaching string instruments and development of a minimal playing proficiency on each. Survey of materials for both private and class instruction. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3290 Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
For music education students. Methods of teaching woodwind instruments and development of a minimal playing proficiency on each. Survey of materials for both private and class instruction. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC3300 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument 2 s.h.
Individual study for the Bachelor of Arts candidate in music. Consideration of principles, methods, materials, and techniques for teaching the student's major instrument to individuals or groups. Prerequisite: Upper division study in the applied instrument. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3360 Music in the Secondary School 3 s.h.
Organization of junior and senior high school instrumental and choral classes including methods, materials, and program building. Several class sessions emphasize the subjects of a general music curriculum for the general student or nonperformer. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3390 Music in the Elementary School 3 s.h.
To provide the music major with the necessary knowledge, methods, and skills to build and administer an effective general music program in grades K-6. In addition to the fundamental learnings of the elementary classroom teacher, there is exploration of dominant trends in music teaching, current learning theories, and measurement and evaluation. Survey of materials, observation, and teaching of actual music classes in the elementary schools. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3400 Vocal Techniques and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
Basic principles and practical methods underlying the teaching of singing to individuals and/or groups. Prerequisite: MUSC1410 or MUSC1750. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+ MUSC3420 Song Literature 2 s.h.
A study of French melodies, German Lieder, English and American art song. The course will concentrate on the history of song composition and the major composers and poets of this literature. Goal 2b, 3, 7 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC3900 Topics in Music Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

MUSC4000 Individual Study Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+) 1-3 s.h.

MUSC4300 Literature for the Major Instrument
Individual study for the Bachelor of Arts candidate in music. A study of the major genres and significant compositions for the major instrument. Solos, chamber literature, and orchestra excerpts (where appropriate) will be addressed. Prerequisite: Upper division study in the applied instrument. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

Applied Music — Group Instruction

MUSC1410 Voice Class I 1 s.h.
Introduction to the basic principles of vocal production and performance using the small class approach. Emphasis on folk songs, art songs, and easy arias in English. (No applied music fee.) Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1420 Voice Class II 1 s.h.
Continuation of MUSC1410. Prerequisite: MUSC1410 and/or consent of instructor. (No applied music fee.) Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC1740 Piano Class 1 s.h.
For beginning piano students. Class approach to the learning of basic keyboard technique and orientation to both treble and bass clefs. With the aid of electronic equipment, students are able to work either individually or with other members of the class. May be repeated once for credit. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

Applied Music — Individual Instruction

** Applied Keyboard: (MUSC1510 Organ, MUSC1530 Piano) 1-4 s.h.
Individual instruction (private lessons) with emphasis on developing skills, improving technique, and learning repertoire. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

** Applied Instruments (MUSC1610 Brass, MUSC1630 Percussion, MUSC1650 Strings, MUSC1670 Woodwinds) 1-4 s.h.
Individual instruction (private lessons) with emphasis on developing skills, improving technique and learning repertoire. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

** MUSC1750 Applied Voice 1-4 s.h.
Individual instruction (private lessons) in vocal technique, performance, and repertoire. Emphasizes the study of English, American, and Italian art songs and arias. Vocal seminar is required. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

** Advanced Applied Keyboard (MUSC3510 Organ, MUSC3530 Piano) 1-4 s.h.
For students who have had four semesters of lower division applied music study on the specific instrument. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

** Advanced Applied Instruments (MUSC3610 Brass, MUSC3630 Percussion, MUSC3650 Strings, MUSC3670 Woodwinds) 1-4 s.h.
For students who have had four semesters of lower division applied music study on the specific instrument. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

** MUSC3750 Advanced Applied Voice 1-4 s.h.
Advanced private study of arias and art songs from the standard repertoire. For students who have had four semesters of lower division applied voice. Vocal seminar required. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

Ensemble Music

MUSC0100 Chamber Singers 0-1 s.h.
Sixteen to twenty voices chosen on the basis of voice quality, musicianship, blend, and sight reading ability. Performs on and off the campus. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC0200 or MUSC0300 The Graceland Choir 0-1 s.h.
Study, preparation, and performance of a wide range of choral music, a cappella and accompanied, sacred and secular. Concert Choir performs both on and off campus, and is the major touring choir. Chapel choir sings for selected services of the campus congregation. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC0400 The Graceland Orchestra 0-1 s.h.
Ensemble of approximately 50 members. Performs both on and off campus, and frequently combines with the college choirs in performance of large works. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC0500 The Graceland Band 0-1 s.h.
Offered fall semester. Performs as a pep band and concert band during the fall semester. Repertoire will consist of both serious and light music. Chair placement open to any instrumental player who has had previous band experience. Auditions required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

# MUSC0600 Jazz Ensembles 0-1 s.h.
Emphasis will be given to jazz interpretation and improvement of improvisational skills. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

MUSC0700 Symphonic Band 0-1 s.h
Offered spring semester. Emphasis on significant traditional and modern music. Presents two on-campus concerts, occasional area concerts, and concert tour every other spring. Auditions required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

# MUSC0800 Chamber Ensemble Performance 0-1 s.h.
The study and performance of music through participation in a small ensemble. Regularly scheduled rehearsals and public performance. May be repeated. Consent of Instructor required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

# MUSC2130 Advanced Chamber Ensemble Performance 0-1 s.h.
The study and performance of music through participation in a small ensemble. Regularly scheduled rehearsals and public performance. May be repeated. Consent of instructor required. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

# MUSC3130 Advanced Chamber Ensemble Performance 0-1 s.h.
Participation on a leadership level in a small ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor required. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

Advanced Ensemble Music (MUSC3140 Chamber Singers, MUSC3150 Graceland Choir, MUSC3160 Graceland Orchestra, MUSC3180 Jazz Ensemble, MUSC3190 Syphonic Band) 1 s.h.
Participation on a leadership level in one of the college music ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Four semesters of participation in the same ensemble. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)

+Denotes an alternate year course.

**Corequisite MUSC1000 for music and music education majors and minors only.

#Will not count as an ensemble for music majors.