2009-2011 - Benedict College

164 FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
MUS 210 Applied Lesson Secondary credit 1 hr.
This course is a continuation of MUS 209 Applied Lesson Secondary. (Prerequisite: MUS 209)
MUS 215 Intermediate Piano I
credit 1 hr.
This semester course is classroom setting. Emphasis is placed on technique and interpretation of folk
and hymn tunes and moderately difficult piano literature. (Prerequisite: MUS 116 Elementary Piano II
or the consent of the instructor)
MUS 216 Intermediate Piano II
credit 1 hr. This
semester course is a continuing sequence of piano study at the intermediate level and in a classroom
setting. Emphasis is placed on technique and interpretation of folk and hymn tunes and moderately
difficult piano literature. (Prerequisite: MUS 215 Intermediate Piano I or the consent of the instructor)
MUS 220 Music Appreciation
credit 2 hrs.
The course is designed to survey the basic terms, techniques, and styles of Music from ancient to
modern times; the major periods of Music history; and major composers and their works. An honors
section is offered as MUS 220H.
MUS 223T Music Theory III
credit 2 hrs.
The course includes part-writing, keyboard harmony, harmonic analysis from triads and their inversions
through non-harmonic tones, the dominant seventh chord and its inversion, secondary dominants,
and other seventh chords. Music studies are taken from various styles. Music Majors Only.
(Prerequisite: MUS 122T Music Theory II)
MUS 224 African American Church Music
credit 2 hrs.
This course is an overview of Music in the African American worship experience. Its contents include
instruction in managing, developing, and coordinating the total church Music program. This elective is
open to Music Majors and Religion majors by consent of the instructor.
MUS 224T Music Theory IV
credit 2 hrs.
This course is an advanced study of the harmonic, structural, melodic, and rhythmic elements of
music. Increased emphasis is placed on Music outside of period of common practice and on analytic
techniques. This course also includes detailed study and practice of the structure of Music from the
smallest structural units to large compound forms with direct application in music of composers from
various periods. Majors Only. (Prerequisite: MUS 223T Music Theory III)
MUS 226A Arranging
credit 1 hr.
This course provides students with direct instruction and hands-on application of fundamental concepts
and techniques for arranging music. Emphasis is on arranging for marching band as well as a
variety of smaller instrumental ensembles. (Prerequisite: Music Majors Only)
MUS 310 Junior Recital
credit 0 hr.
Music majors must perform a thirty-minute recital in their area of Applied Study. Repertoire is assigned
by the Applied Instructor and is representative of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and
Contemporary styles. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Applied Lesson through the sophomore
year and passing of the juried Junior Recital Hearing)
MUS 322 Vocal Pedagogy
credit 2 hrs.
This course is a study of the scientific, psychological, and aesthetic aspects of the teaching of voice.
Emphasis is placed on acoustics, registration, voice classification, respiration, and resonation as they
apply to the singer’s instrument. This course also includes an exploration of historical schools of
thought on the teaching of singing, a survey of repertoire for each voice category, discussion of current
terminology in the vocal music field, as well as acquaintance with the instrumentation used in the
analysis and care of the voice. Students will be assigned a non-vocal music major to teach privately
for four weeks under supervision of the instructor. (Prerequisite: MUS 212V Applied Lesson)
MUS 323H Music History and Literature I: The Middle Ages - Baroque Period
credit 3 hrs.
This course surveys the place of Music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque Period examining
influences of the Ancient Greeks, the Christian Church, opera, chamber, keyboard and ensemble
Music. The course also cites examples of melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, texture, and form through
the infusion of World Musics. (Prerequisite: MUS 223T Music Theory III)