2009-2010 - Bowie State University

MUSC 356 FORM & ANALYSIS (Spring Only) 2 Credits
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 156. In this course the student will study the principles of voice‐leading and chord progression for chromatic harmony,
including Neapolitan 6th and Augmented 6th chords. The student will analyze and make interpretive decisions about major musical forms and
be able to identify and articulate formal elements in music of the common practice period with sensitivity to large‐scale shape, form, motif
relationships, harmonic organization, proportion, the musical function of different parts, and their expressive and cultural implications.
MUSC 367 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL METHODS (Fall Only) 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EDUC 101, EDUC 201, English Proficiency Examination, Praxis, and admission to Music Teacher Education. This course is a study
of the history and theory of early childhood music education. Emphasis is placed on the skills and processes needed for the design and
implementation of optimal learning environments and exploration of issues related to societal and cultural influences on young children’s
education, as well as significant learning theories.
MUSC 368 SECONDARY SCHOOL METHODS (Spring Only) 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EDUC 101, EDUC 201, English Proficiency Examination, Praxis, and admission to Music Teacher Education. This is an integrated
methods course of practices and processes related to teaching music in the secondary school. The course has two eight‐week segments. First
eight weeks: General methods for all secondary students. Second eight weeks: Specific methods in the content area (i.e. Vocal/General or
Instrumental/Keyboard).
MUSC 375 KODALY, ORFF, & DALCROZE METHODS (Fall Only) 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EDUC 101, EDUC 201, English Proficiency Examination, Praxis, and admission to Music Teacher Education. In this course the
student will study the teaching methods of Zoltan Kodály, Carl Orff and Jacques‐Emile Dalcroze which has as a basis teaching young children
about music by engaging their mind and body through a mixture of singing, dancing, acting and the use of percussion instruments (i.e.
xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels).
MUSC 376 VOCAL/GENERAL MUSIC METHODS (Fall Only) 3 Credits
Prerequisites: EDUC 101, EDUC 201, English Proficiency Examination, Praxis, and admission to Music Teacher Education. This course is
designed to present Music Teacher Education majors with appropriate music teaching methods and materials for effective K‐12 general and
vocal music teaching.
MUSC 377 BEGINNING (Vocal & Instr.) CONDUCTING (Fall Only) 2 Credits
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 245 or 247. This course will cover the fundamentals of aural and rehearsal skills, score analysis and baton technique. The
student will learn conducting patterns as applied to elements of music such as tone, balance, diction, phrasing, and interpretation. The students
will be introduced to selected concert band and choral literature up to and including grade V material.
MUSC 378 ADVANCED (Vocal & Instr.) CONDUCTING (Spring Only) 2 Credits
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 377. This course will cover the study of selected wind, choral, and choral/orchestral literature at the most advanced levels
for both small and large instrumental and choral ensembles. An intensive development of baton and rehearsal techniques and score
preparation. The course will include the rehearsal and performance of major works from wind, choral, and choral/orchestral literature.
MUSC 408/ART 470 SELF PROMOTION/MARKETING (Fall, Spring) 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Required business course for all MUTE students. Learn about contracts, marketing, management, and industry knowledge about
the arts.
MUSC 410 MULTIMEDIA RECORDING AND PRODUCTION I (Lab/Lecture) (Fall Only) 2 Credits
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 156 and/or Permission of Instructor. Training in the use of the analog 4‐ track recorder, multi‐track Hard Disk recorder,
microphone selection, and recording techniques for home studios. Using Power Point and websites to create business plans. Introduction to
Pro Tools production software/hardware.
MUSC 411 MULTIMEDIA RECORDING AND PRODUCTION II (Lab/Lecture) (Spring Only) 3 Credits
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 410 and Senior Standing. Course uses Pro Tools exclusively to prepare for Senior Project.
MUSC 455 VOCAL‐INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGING (Fall, Spring) 2 Credits
This course is a study of the techniques of writing for a variety of vocal instrumental ensembles of all age groups, accompanied and a
cappella. The student will prepare at least six (6) complete arrangements suitable for duplication and performance by ensembles from Easy to
Advanced levels.
MUSC 456 ORCHESTRATION (Fall, Spring) 2 Credits
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 156. Orchestration students will learn the characteristics and idiomatic writing techniques for each orchestral instrument
family: strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion, as well as approaches for writing for full orchestra. The course allows students to use the
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) program of their choice, including Digital Performer, Logic, Cubase, SONAR, or Pro Tools.
MUSC: MUSIC CONCENTRATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Cont.’)
MUSC 457 JAZZ STUDIES (Fall, Spring) 3 Credits
Prerequisite/s: MUSC 102 and 156. Both a practical and theoretical course, Jazz Studies will include a detailed study of chord/scale
relationships, ear training modes, scales and chords, transcription exercises, basic blues forms and AABA forms, re‐harmonization and scale
theory of the major modes, whole tone and diminished scale. Aural and theoretical analysis of transcribed solos is included and students will
also be expected to memorize and improvise over a number of jazz standards, including blues, modal compositions and ii‐V7‐I tunes, using
these theoretical concepts. The student will also be given a basic knowledge of Jazz history from 1945 to the present with required listening and
reading assignments outside of class. Areas covered include stylistic analysis of contemporary jazz, major representative artists and the
influence of preceding styles on subsequent ones.
378 2009‐2010 Undergraduate Catalog