2009-2011 - Benedict College

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 165
MUS 324H Music History and Literature II: Classical Period – Contemporary Times
credit 2 hrs.
This course is a continuation of Music History and Literature II, and surveys the place of Music in western
civilization from the Classical Period to the present with emphasis on the sonata, symphony, opera,
church Music, and the concerto. The study includes topics related to World Musics, with emphasis on
African and African American contributions to western music from the 1800s to the present.
(Prerequisite: MUS 224T Music Theory IV)
MUS 325 Jazz Improvisation
credit 2 hrs.
This class will teach the fundamentals of jazz Improvisation, including jazz harmony, phrasing, swing
rhythm, and jazz feel. Students will pursue improvisation through listening and transcribing recorded
material in addition to review of chord/scale relationships. (Prerequisite: MUS 224T Music Theory IV)
MUS 326 Conducting I
credit 2 hrs.
The course provides an introduction to the art of conducting, with emphasis upon mastery of fundamental
beat patterns. Emphasis is on choral and instrumental conducting, hand and baton techniques,
and application through practical experience with organizations in the Music program. The course is
designed to acquaint the student with the methods and organization of choral and instrumental groups
in schools, churches, and communities and with the conducting of choral and instrumental Music.
(Prerequisites: MUS 224T Music Theory IV and MUS 324H Music History II)
MUS 327 History of Jazz
credit 2 hrs.
This course is an overview of the history and current scholarship of jazz from its precursors to the
present.
MUS 328 History of African American Music
credit 2 hrs.
This course is an overview of the history and current scholarship of African American Music from the
eighteenth century to the present.
MUS 330 Integrating Music into the Elementary Classroom
credit 3 hrs.
This course places emphasis on the role music can play in the integration of content areas elementary
school classroom curriculum. Care is given to understanding the children's voices; basic elements
of music; and the total music experience. Content includes development of the “head voice”;
recorder performance skills; auto-harp skills; and tone bell performance. The course is designed to
meet both the state and national standards requiring competency in the knowledge of western and
non-western music.
MUS 331 Teaching of Music in Elementary and Middle School K-8 credit 3 hrs.
This course is designed for instruction of the music specialist, with emphasis placed on the knowledge
and skills necessary to be a successful music teacher in the public schools. Content includes Music
in the elementary school program; the development of the Music program; care of children's voices;
the rhythmic program and its place in the total Music experience; pedagogical approaches for teaching
vocal groups, band, and orchestra; and correlation and integration of the program with the general
elementary and middle school curriculum. (Prerequisite: Music Majors Only)
MUS 410 Senior Recital
credit 0 hrs.
Music Education majors are required to perform a one (1) hour recital in their area of Applied Study.
Repertoire is assigned by the Applied Instructor and is representative of Baroque, Classical,
Romantic, and Contemporary styles. (Prerequisites: Passing of the juried Senior Recital Hearing; supporting
research document must be submitted prior to recital presentation)
MUS 412 Recital and Document
credit 2 hrs.
Students in the General Music Program must perform a one (1) hour recital in their major area of
applied study. Repertoire is assigned by the Applied Instructor and is representative of Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary styles. (Prerequisites: Passing of the juried Senior Recital
Hearing; supporting research document must be submitted prior to recital presentation)
MUS 421 Form and Analysis
credit 3 hrs.
This course is a study of various forms of composition, including song forms, dance forms, rondo,
canon, fugue and sonata form. (Prerequisites: MUS 224T Music Theory IV and MUS 324H Music
History and Literature II)