2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUSC 031 Concert Attendance
Sophomores are required to attend six recitals or concerts on the Queens campus in the spring
term. Pass/No Record 0 Hrs.
MUSC 040 Concert Attendance
Seniors are required to attend six recitals or concerts on the Queens campus in the fall term.
Pass/No Record 0 Hrs.
MUSC 041 Concert Attendance
Seniors are required to attend six recitals or concerts on the Queens campus in each of both
the spring term. Pass/No Record 0 Hrs.
MUSC 100 Introduction to Music
Study of the basic materials of music, survey of the important composers and examination of
selected masterpieces with reference to cultural background; technical knowledge of music not
necessary for enrollment. Spring Term. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 103 Beginning Theory and Composition I
Fundamentals of notation, tonality, scales and modes, interval and triadic structure. Elementary
characteristics of melodic form. Four-part writing in a homophonic style using triadic structures.
Analysis of chorale style involving triads, seventh chords, modulation, nonharmonic tones. Must
be take concurrently with MUSC 103L. Fall Term. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 103L Theory and Composition Lab
This laboratory introduces students to the relationship of “sound to music notation” through the
exploration of fundamental keyboard relationships. Pass/No record. Must be taken concurrently
with MUSC 103. Fall Term. Pass/No Record 1 Hr.
MUSC 104 Beginning Theory and Composition II
Part writing in a homophonic style using triadic structures, seventh chords, nonharmonic tones,
modulation, secondary chords and other chromatic harmonies. Prerequisite: MUSC 103.
Spring Term. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 110 Fundamentals of Music
Basics of music theory: notation of pitch, rhythm, scales and harmony. Students will listen to
music as they begin to distinguish the basic elements and will learn how to write and play some
simple tunes on the keyboard. Class activities will include collaboration on a variety of instruments
as theory is translated into sound. No previous musical experience required. Fall Term;
Spring Term. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 113 SightSinging and EarTraining I
Study and application of techniques of music reading and identification of sound. Students will
begin to learn the Movable Do method of sight singing, and will work with ear training exercises
for intervals, primary chord relationships, and rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation at an
elementary level. Prerequisite: MUSC 103. Fall Term. Pass/No Record 1 Hr.
MUSC 114 SightSinging and EarTraining II
Continued acquisition of skills in sight-singing and ear training. Will include the addition of dominant
seventh chords, primary triads in first inversion, rhythmic exercises involving unit, division,
and subdivision and sight singing in major and minor keys with multiple sharp or flat signatures.
Prerequisite: MUSC 113. Spring Term. Pass/No Record 1 Hr.