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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSMUSIC (MU)Note: Applied music credit towards graduation is limited to nine(9) hours. Students may continue to take applied music, butcredits in excess of nine will not be counted in the 128 hoursneeded for graduation.MU 100 Class Instruction in Voice (1 SH)For beginners only.MU 103 Private Instruction in Flute (1 SH)MU 104 Introduction to the Art of Music (4 SH)An aural examination of the musical elements of timbre, texture,rhythm, melody and harmony in musical styles from GregorianChant to the present.MU 105 Private Instruction in Piano (1 SH)MU 106 Private Instruction in Voice (1 SH)MU 107 Flute Choir (1 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): Open to any student with some fluteexperience, beginner to advanced.Flute Choir repertoire will be chosen from music of all eras thatwill be performed at one or more concerts per semester.Participation allows for non-credit. Open to the community-atlarge.MU 108 Choir (1 SH)MU 110 Private Instruction in Other Instruments (1 SH)MU 111 Private Instruction in Composition (1 SH)MU 112 Conducting (1 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): Eight hours of theory or permission ofinstructorAn introductory course on basic conducting techniques forinstrumental and choral applications, including mechanics ofmovement, music interpretation, rehearsal techniques andperformance practices.MU 114 Practicum: Making Music (4 SH)This course provides the instruction and studio equipmentnecessary to explore self-expression through the use of sound.Instruction assists in the basic process of making aestheticchoices of sound, as well as learning fundamental studiorecording techniques. This course is designed primarily for thenon-musician and does not require previous musical experience.Independent study relating to methods and problems of researchin the area of history and literature of music.MU 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Music (2-4 SH)Applied Courses.MU 214 Practicum: Making Music II (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MU 114Continued exploration for the non-musician into the art and craftof self-expression through sound. Slightly more sophisticated andlonger compositions are encouraged. More attention is given tothe critique of the works written for the class.MU 220 Intermediate Theory and Aural Communication (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MU 140A continuation of MU 140 including sight-singing, triadicharmony, chorale harmonization and keyboard harmony.MU 221/222 Advanced Theory and Aural Communication I, II (4,4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MU 221A two-semester course which is a continuation of MU 220including sight-singing, chromaticism and use of non-harmonictones, modulations, contemporary notational systems andtwentieth century compositional practices, analysis of melodicshape and construction and the writing of small vocal andinstrumental pieces in specified forms.MU 250/350 Internship in Music (1-5 SH)An opportunity for field studies under professional supervisionduring the academic year and summer. Open to all students withpermission.MU 304 History and Literature of Music I (4 SH)The Medieval, Renaissance and the Baroque. History of musicliterature and styles of western music through 1750.MU 305 History and Literature of Music II (4 SH)The Classical and the Romantic Eras. The Viennese Schoolthrough the end of the nineteenth century.MU 306 History and Literature of Music III (4 SH)Music of the twentieth century. Nineteen hundred to thepresent.MU 320 Theory: Counterpoint and Composition (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): MU 222Techniques of the sixteenth century. Analysis of polyphonicmaterials of the period; the canon and motet; the writing ofvoice and instrumental pieces in small forms.MU 140 Fundamentals of Music (4 SH)The basic elements of music including notation, clefs, intervalrecognition, scale construction and key signatures.MU 160/260/360 Individual Investigation in Music (2-4 SH)Page | 113Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook