2009-2010 - Bowie State University

MUSA:
APPLIED MUSIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUSA 101,102,201,202,301,302,401,402 APPLIED PIANO (Fall, Spring) 2 Credits each
Prerequisite: Permission or Audition by Instructor. This course is a study of the basic principles of piano playing, including scales, arpeggios, and
etudes.
MUSA (Sec. 001 & 002) 103,104,203,204,303,304,403,404 JAZZ ENS./BIG BAND (Fall, Spring) 1 Credit each
(001)
The BSU Jazz Ensemble is a select group of approximately 20 musicians who make up a fully instrumented “big band.” Emphasis is placed upon
the study of diverse jazz styles and literature, ensemble performance, and improvisation. Students will have the opportunity to arrange and
compose music for performance and recording. Membership is by audition or invitation and is open to all BSU students.
(002)
The BSU "Big Band" is comprised of approximately 20 entry‐level aspiring jazz musicians who make up a fully instrumented “big band.”
Emphasis is placed upon the study of early styles of Jazz, Blues, Swing, Dixieland, etc., through "Bee Bop" with emphasis on improvisation and
ensemble performance. Membership is by audition or invitation and is open to all BSU students.
MUSA 105,106,205,206,305,306,405,406 UNIVERSITY CHOIR (Fall, Spring) 1 Credit each
These courses provide a study and performance of classical, popular, folk, spirituals, and theater choral music. Open to all Bowie State
University students through audition.
MUSA (Sec. 001 & 002) 107,108,207,208,307,308,407,408 CONCERT BAND /WIND ENS. (Fall, Spring) 1 Credit each
(001)
The Concert Band is made up of approximately sixty instrumentalists that perform representative works in all styles from classical to
contemporary. Membership is by audition or invitation and is open to all BSU students. The concert band typically performs in formal concert
attire, which consists of tuxedos for the gentlemen and gowns for the ladies.
(002)
The Wind Ensemble is made up of approximately sixty instrumentalists that perform representative works in all styles from classical to
contemporary. Membership is by audition only and is open to all BSU students. The wind ensemble typically performs in formal concert attire,
which consists of tuxedos for the gentlemen and gowns for the ladies.
MUSA 109,110,209,210,309,310,409,410 SEMINAR (Fall, Spring) 0 Credit
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Music Concentrations Majors. Fine Arts Music Concentration Majors are expected to participate on at least seven
seminars and receive a satisfactory grade. All music students are required to attend each scheduled seminar (two per semester).
MUSA 111,112,211,212,311,312,411,412 RECITAL (Fall, Spring) 0 Credit
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Music Concentrations Majors. Fine Arts Music Concentration Majors are expected to participate on at least seven
seminars and receive a satisfactory grade. All music students are required to attend each scheduled seminar (two per semester).
MUSA 113,114,213,214,313,314,413,414 APPLIED GUITAR (Fall, Spring) 2 Credits each
Prerequisite: Open to all students through audition or permission of instructor. Course provides study and instruction for classical, popular and
contemporary literature for guitar, scales, chord progressions and improvisation.
MUSA 115,116,215,216,315,316,415,416 APPLIED PERCUSSION (Fall, Spring) 2 Credits each
Prerequisite: Open to all students through audition. These courses provide individual instruction in techniques, musicianship, and repertoire for
classical, contemporary, popular, show and theatre literature.
MUSA 119,120,219,220,319,320,419,420 MARCHING BAND (Fall, Spring) 1 Credit each
These courses, which are presented in laboratory style, provide an opportunity for students to learn discipline, responsibility, and social
awareness, with the ultimate goal being "performance". This goal is accomplished through rehearsal and performance of standard and
contemporary repertoire, with emphasis given to sight‐reading, interpretation, musicianship, improvisation, memorization, and choreographed
physical movement.
MUSA 121, 122, 221,222,321,322,421,422 VOICE MINOR (Fall, Spring) 1 Credit each
Prerequisite: Audition or Permission of Instructor. These courses provide individual instruction in technique, musicianship and repertoire
through solo and group performance.
MUSA 123,124,223,224,324,325,423,425 GUITAR CLASS (Fall, Spring) 1 Credit each
Prerequisite: Open to all students through audition or permission of instructor. Course provides study and instruction for classical, popular and
contemporary literature for guitar, scales, chord progressions and improvisation.
MUSA: APPLIED MUSIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Cont.’)
MUSA 125, 126, 225, 226, 256, 325, 326,425,426 APPLIED VOICE (Fall, Spring) 2 Credits each
Prerequisite: Permission or Audition by Instructor. This course provides a study and instruction in the principles of breathing, phonetics, diction,
scales, arpeggios and vocalism using selected styles and periods of music.
MUSA 127,128,227,228,327,328,427,428 PIANO MINOR (Fall, Spring) 1 Credit each
Prerequisite: Fine Arts Music Concentration Only; audition required. This course is the study of scales, chords, arpeggios, transposition, and
harmonization for students with rudimental background in piano.
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