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Courses

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Course ID	Course
MUSI 329	MUSI 329 Composition Course Credits: 2 The study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Prerequisite(s): Prior studies in music theory, preferably MUSI 225, 226, and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0) NB: May not be available every semester.
MUSI 330	MUSI 330 Music History to 1600 Course Credits: 3 A study of musical styles, forms, and composers up to 1600. This encompasses an evaluation of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance music. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
MUSI 331	MUSI 331 Instrumental Literature Course Credits: 3 The course is an introduction to representative instrumental solo, ensemble, and orchestra literature for the student's particular instruments. Through the study of primary literature (musical scores), source readings and secondary material, the student is acquainted with standard instrumental literature and a variety of musicological and pedagogical perspectives on this body of music. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the instrumental performance stream or instructor's consent (upper level standing).
MUSI 333	MUSI 333 Keyboard Literature Course Credits: 2 A survey of solo music for keyboard instruments from the Renaissance to the present. Works for the harpsichord, clavichord, and piano are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132, 225, 226; 325, and 326 (may be taken concurrently). (2-0 or 2-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
MUSI 334	MUSI 334 Songwriting for Worship II Course Credits: 3 A course for students who have done Songwriting for Worship I (MUSI 227), and want to explore working on a self-directed creative project. Students write original songs, which creatively pair music and lyrics that will enhance the worship life of Christians, either in gathered worship or private devotional worship. A spiritual theme which runs across the compositions will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225 and 227
MUSI 335	MUSI 335 Choral Literature Course Credits: 3 The development of sacred and secular choral music from the Middle Ages to the present. Forms and stylistic considerations are examined in representative choral works including the mass, the cantata, the oratorio, and other genres. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; and 330 (may be taken concurrently). NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
MUSI 336	MUSI 336 Vocal Literature Course Credits: 2 A study of forms, idioms, and styles characteristic of solo and chamber song in western art music. Emphasis is on the literature available in Central Europe, the British Isles, and North America from the sixteenth century through to the twentieth century. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; 325, and 326 (may be taken concurrently). (2-0 or 2-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
MUSI 339	MUSI 339 Vocal Performance Class Course Credits: 1 A study of body movement and stage poise for various types of singing. The student learns correct diction in a number of common singing languages and becomes acquainted with repertoire for the voice. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; or instructor's permission. (1-0 or 1-0)
MUSI 340	MUSI 340 Digital Recording I Course Credits: 3 An introduction to various aspects of the recording arts with emphasis on working within the digital (virtual) studio environment with Cubase and other virtual instrument software. Cross-listed: MCOM 323 Prerequisite(s): MUSI 226 or third year standing. (1-3 or 1-3)

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