Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

218 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
All candidates for degrees with a major in music,
regardless of the curriculum followed, will be required
to pass proficiency examinations in piano and must
enroll in piano until the proficiency level appropriate to
the major program is passed. Students whose major
performance medium is other than keyboard must pass
Piano Proficiency VI. Except for those students pursuing
a concentration in Piano Pedagogy and those students
pursuing a concentration in Instrumental Performance
whose major performance area is in a keyboard
instrument, the piano sequence MUSC 1015, 1016,
2015, 2016 must be completed before enrolling in private
instruction. Permission for exceptions to this may be
granted by the Head of the Division of Music.
All music majors must participate in at least one of the
major music organizations, band, orchestra, or chorus,
on a full time basis, for non-credit, during every fall and
spring semester enrolled. Participation in a particular
organization must be directly appropriate to the student’s
major performing medium. Membership in the various
organizations shall be determined by the director
concerned. Music majors must obtain a grade of no less
than "C" in the course. Music majors with a concentration
in music education are not required to perform in a major
ensemble during the semester in which they student
teach. Qualified non-music majors may participate in
these organizations for credit or non-credit and must be
approved by the respective director. Qualified students
may enroll in more than one ensemble per semester.
Students with a concentration in instrumental performance
must enroll in four semesters of MUSC 4034 (Chamber
Music) for one credit in addition to the major ensemble
requirements detailed above.
All music majors must enroll in Recital Class (MUSC
1000/20000/3000/4000) each semester of attendance and
obtain a grade of no less than "CR" in the course. Music
majors with a concentration in music education are not
required to enroll in Recital Class during the semester in
which they student teach.
For Undergraduates Only
1000. RECITAL HOUR. 0 cr. per semester. Required divisionapproved
student, faculty, and guest artist performance and
master classes. Graded credit/no credit.
1001. FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY. 3 cr. A non-technical
course designed to provide the layman with an understanding
and utilization of the basic elements of music including sound,
melody, harmony, rhythm, and form.
1002. MUSIC THEORY I. 3 cr. Course covers basic fundamentals of
music theory including intervals, chordal structures and simple
harmonic function. Prerequisite: MUSC 1001 or equivalent.
1003. AURAL SKILLS I. 1 cr. Course covers fundamental elements
of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation and sight-singing.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1001 or equivalent.
1004. MUSIC THEORY II. 3 cr. Course covers the use and function
of cadences, phrases, non-chord tones and seventh chords.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1002 or equivalent.
1005. AURAL SKILLS II. 1 cr. Course covers intermediate melodic dictation,
rhythmic dictation and sight-singing. Fundamentals of harmonic
dictation are introduced. Prerequisite: MUSC 1003 or equivalent.
1015-1016. PIANO CLASS. 1 cr. per semester.
1017. BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE RECORDER CLASS. 1 cr.
1020. GUITAR CLASS. 1 cr. per semester.
1091. ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC. 3 cr. A non-technical course designed
to provide the layman with the understanding necessary for the
enjoyment of music of various types, including music of different
races and ethnic groups.
1092. ENJOYMENT OF JAZZ. 3 cr. Logical musical derivations and
developments of American Jazz, both of itself as an art form
and its influence on other areas of music. Ethnic influences such
as Afro-American Jazz, New Orleans ragtime, and Memphis
influences will be explored.
1093. LITERATURE AND APPRECIATION. 2 cr. For music majors;
open to others by approval of the head of the Division of Music.
1094. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MUSIC. 2 cr. Overview of
the history and techniques of electro-acoustic music with handson
laboratory work in the electro-acoustic lab.
2000. RECITAL HOUR. 0 cr. per semester. Required divisionapproved
student, faculty, and guest artist performance and
master classes. Graded credit/no credit.
2001. BASKETBALL PEP BAND. 0 cr. Entertainment ensemble for
home basketball games. Group travels to conference tournament
and postseason games. Prerequisites: approval of the director.
May be repeated. (Formerly MUSC 321)
2002. MUSIC THEORY III. 3 cr. Course covers theoretical aspects of
secondary chords, modulations and chromatically altered chords
in common practice tonal music. Prerequisite: MUSC 1004 or
equivalent.
2003. AURAL SKILLS III. 1 cr. Course covers intermediate to
advanced melodic and rhythmic dictation and sight-singing and
intermediate harmonic dictation. Prerequisite: MUSC 1005 or
equivalent.
2004. MUSIC THEORY IV. 3 cr. Course covers theoretical aspects of
late 19th and early 20th century tonal music. Overview of 20th
century post-tonal techniques provided. Prerequisite: MUSC 2002
or equivalent.
2005. AURAL SKILLS IV. 1 cr. Course covers advanced melodic,
rhythmic and harmonic dictation and sight-singing. Prerequisite:
MUSC 2003 or equivalent.
2006. UNIVERSITY CHORALE. 0-1 cr. per semester. Prerequisite:
Approval of the director. Meets ensemble requirements for
majors in vocal performance, music theatre, and vocal music
education. May be repeated. Music and Music Education majors
must enroll for zero credit. (Formerly MUSC 330)
2007. MARCHING BAND. 0-1 cr. per semester. Prerequisite: Approval
of the director. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2008.
Meets ensemble requirements for brass, wind, and percussion
majors. May be repeated. Music and Music Education majors
must enroll for zero credit. ((Formerly MUSC 324)
2008. MARCHING BAND CAMP. 0-1 cr. per semester Intensive
preschool camp for members of the Marching Band. Prerequisite:
approval of the head of the Division of Music. Must be taken
concurrently with MUSC 2007. May be repeated. Music and
Music Education majors must enroll for zero credit. (Formerly
MUSC 325)
2011. WOODWIND ENSEMBLE. 0-1 cr. per semester. Prerequisite:
approval of the head of the Division of Music. May be repeated.
Music and Music Education majors must take for zero credit.
2012. BRASS ENSEMBLE. 0-1 cr. per semester. Prerequisite:
approval of the head of the Division of Music. May be repeated.
Music and Music Education majors must take for zero credit.
2013. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE. 0-1 cr. per semester. Prerequisite:
approval of the director. May be repeated. Music and Music
Education majors must take for zero credit.
2014. JAZZ ENSEMBLE. 0-1 cr. per semester. Prerequisite: approval
of the director. May be repeated. Music and Music Education
majors must take for zero credit.
2015-2016. PIANO CLASS. 1 cr. each.
2017. ADVANCED RECORDER CLASS. 1 cr. Prerequisite: 1017 or
approval of instructor.