2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
Course Descriptions<br />
MUS 1072 Music Technology<br />
2 credits: 1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab<br />
Corequisite: MUS 1012 or permission <strong>of</strong> instructor<br />
Music not<strong>at</strong>ion and printing on the computer. Study in<br />
page setup, click and MIDI entry, grouping, editing<br />
techniques, lyric entry, MIDI channel and instrument<br />
assigning, playback, Enigma Transportable Files.<br />
MUS 1081 Piano Class (non-music major)<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
Beginning piano for non-music majors.<br />
MUS 1091 Ear Training and Sight Singing II<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1061<br />
Corequisite: MUS 1033<br />
Sight Singing and dict<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> melody, harmony, and rhythm.<br />
MUS 1113 Music Appreci<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Study <strong>of</strong> the major composers and represent<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
compositions <strong>of</strong> the musical style periods.<br />
MUS 1121 <strong>University</strong> Chorus<br />
1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
NOTE: Mixed chorus which performs major choral/<br />
orchestral work each year. May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
MUS 1142 Piano Class I<br />
2 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
NOTE: Open to vocal and instrumental music majors<br />
who have had no previous piano study. Students must pass<br />
this course with a “C” or better to take Piano Class II.<br />
Fundamental skills <strong>of</strong> playing the piano.<br />
MUS 1342 Piano Class II<br />
2 credits: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisite: Students must pass MUS 1142 Piano Class<br />
I with a “C” or better.<br />
NOTE: Open to vocal and instrumental music majors.<br />
Melody harmoniz<strong>at</strong>ion, transposition, scales, major/<br />
minor chord drills, sight reading and repertoire.<br />
MUS 2213 Theory III<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033 with a “C” or above<br />
Corequisite: MUS 2231<br />
Examin<strong>at</strong>ion and analysis <strong>of</strong> form and compositional<br />
techniques including Binary form, Ternary form, Twovoice<br />
18th century counterpoint, fugue, vari<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
technique, son<strong>at</strong>a form, and rondo form. Advanced<br />
instrumental and vocal arranging via computer-based<br />
not<strong>at</strong>ion systems.<br />
MUS 2223 Theory IV<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 2213 with a “C” or above<br />
Corequisite: MUS 2241<br />
An examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Romantic, Post-Romantic,<br />
Impressionistic, and 20th century styles and composition.<br />
MUS 2231 Ear Training and Sight Singing III<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1091<br />
Corequisite: MUS 2213<br />
Advanced sight singing and dict<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> melody,<br />
harmony, and rhythm.<br />
MUS 2241 Ear Training and Sight Singing IV<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 2231<br />
Corequisite: MUS 2223<br />
Advanced sight singing and dict<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> melody,<br />
harmony, and rhythm.<br />
MUS 228V Music The<strong>at</strong>er Workshop<br />
Variable credit<br />
Prerequisite: Audition for performing roles<br />
NOTE: May be taken for a maximum <strong>of</strong> 2 hours per<br />
semester. May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
Course designed to give students experience in the<br />
techniques <strong>of</strong> acting, dancing, singing, set design and<br />
construction, lighting, costuming, and makeup while<br />
involved in a major music the<strong>at</strong>er production.<br />
MUS 2292 Diction for Singers<br />
2 credits: 2 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: MUS 1033 and MUS 1091<br />
Introductory course for the singer dealing with the<br />
pronunci<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Italian, French, and German.<br />
MUS 3133 Basic Musicianship<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Provides the basic components and fundamentals <strong>of</strong><br />
music to the student with a limited musical background.<br />
MUS 3413 Analysis and Music Liter<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033<br />
A survey <strong>of</strong> music liter<strong>at</strong>ure from the major historical<br />
periods including the analysis <strong>of</strong> harmonic structure and<br />
form <strong>of</strong> represent<strong>at</strong>ive musical examples, and a<br />
discussion <strong>of</strong> musical elements and vocabulary.<br />
MUS 3431 Instrumental Ensemble<br />
1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Keyboard, string, or band instruments. Trios, quartets,<br />
etc. Study <strong>of</strong> standard liter<strong>at</strong>ure. May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed.