Undergraduate - Lee University

244 SCHOOL OF MUSIC
MUS 242. SIGHTSINGING/EAR TRAINING III
One hour credit
Further practice and training in application of aural skills; special emphasis is given to
modulation, chromaticism, and syncopation. Prerequisite: MUS 144 or its equivalent.
MUS 243. THEORY IV
Three hours credit
Continued study of the materials of music including an introduction to counterpoint,
form and 20th-century techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 241 or its equivalent.
MUS 244. SIGHTSINGING/EAR TRAINING IV
One hour credit
Further practice and training in application of aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 242 or its
equivalent.
MUS 341. ORCHESTRATION AND ARRANGING
Two hours credit
An introduction to the instruments of the orchestra including range, technique, timbre,
and transposition. Study of various principles of orchestrating for church instrumental
ensembles.
MUS 342. SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION II
Two hours credit
An in-depth study of orchestrating for strings and woodwinds. This course will focus on
bowing techniques, alternate clefs, specific scoring problems for double reed instruments,
review of ranges and transpositions, and special effects for string instrumentation.
Prerequisite: MUS 341.
MUS 343. SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION III
Two hours credit
An in-depth study of orchestrating for brass, percussion, and infrequently used instruments.
This course will focus on brass techniques, alternate clefs, specific scoring problems
for percussion instruments, review of ranges and transpositions, and special effects for percussion
instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 342.
MUS 344. SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION IV
Two hours credit
An advanced study of orchestration that will include preparation of major orchestration
projects. Includes in-class presentations arranged by each student. Prerequisite: MUS 343.
MUS 345. SEMINAR IN CHORAL ARRANGING
Two hours credit
An introduction to the aspects of choral arranging. The choral arranging will include
two-, three- and four-part writing.