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Clarion University of Pennsylvania 123MUSA 138/338: Wind Ensemble 0-1 s.h.MUSA 139/339: Jazz Band 0-1 s.h.MUSA 142/342: Woodwind Ensemble 0-1 s.h.MUSA 143/343: Brass Ensemble 0-1 s.h.MUSA 144/344: String Ensemble 0-1 s.h.MUSA 145/345: Percussion Ensemble 0-1 s.h.See page 12 for organization descriptions.MUSA 301: Instrumental Ensemble Practicum 0-1 s.h.Provides ensemble performance experience for music majors on secondary instruments. Also provides student conductors theopportunity to develop rehearsal technique through experiences directing an ensemble. Prerequisites: At least two of the following:MUS 241, 242, 243, or 245; and MUS 365. Each semester.MUS 110: Applied Music Seminar 0 s.h.Student recital series satisfies departmental requirement. All music students must elect this course each semester in residence asan extension of their curricular and performance activities. Music majors experience and/or perform music literature of all periodsappropriate to their instrument or voice.MUS 111: Introduction to Music 3 s.h.Introduces the enjoyment and understanding of music. Uses recordings, concerts, and other media. No prerequisite courses orspecial abilities required. Each semester.MUS 112: Introduction to African– American Music 3 s.h.Introduces the enjoyment and understanding of African-American music. Uses audio-visual materials to provide examples ofmusical styles presented. Non-performance course. No prerequisites. Each semester.MUS 113: History of Rock Music 3 s.h.Surveys rock music from its origins to the present. Focuses on musical developments within the genre, as well as historical,sociological, literary and other cultural influences related to this subject. No prerequisite. Fall, annually.MUS 114: Introduction to World Music 3 s.h.Introduces traditional and contemporary musical styles from Algeria to Zanzibar. Examines the diversity of styles such as Zouk,Soukour, Salsa, Rai and Zydeco to name a few. Introduces the myriad of styles collectively known as “World Music.” No prerequisite.Spring, annually.MUS 125: Foundations of Musicianship 3 s.h.Basic training for the music major, to precede the study of MUS 126. Rigorous, hands-on course fosters mastering essential skills,including theory fundamentals, sight singing, and ear training. Intended as a prerequisite to the theory sequence. Students may begranted an exemption via a theory exam. Fall, annually.MUS 126: Music Theory I 2 s.h.Introduces fundamental elements of music construction, function, and analysis. Covers scale construction and identification, triadand seventh chord construction and identification, elements of rhythm, functional harmony, and voice leading. Prerequisite: Musicmajors or by permission. Fall, annually.MUS 127: Music Theory II 2 s.h.Continuation of Music Theory I. Provides students with fundamental knowledge of music construction and analysis. Covers voiceleading, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords, secondary functions, modulations, phrase/period structure, cadences, and simpleforms (binary and ternary). Prerequisite: MUS 126, grade of C or better. Spring, annually.MUS 128: Aural Skills I 1 s.h.Aural skills are essential to the success of all students studying music. Covers melodic and harmonic interval recognition, scalerecognition and identification, triad recognition and identification, sight singing (melodic and rhythmic), melodic dictation, andrhythmic dictation. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 126. Prerequisite: Music majors or by permission. Fall, annually.MUS 129: Aural Skills II 1 s.h.Continuation of Aural Skills I. Covers interval recognition, triad and seventh chord recognition (root position and inversions), sightsinging, melodic dictation, harmonic dictation, and error detection. Prerequisite: MUS 128, grade of C or better. Spring, annually.MUS 131: Fundamentals of Music 3 s.h.Examines the basic vocabulary of music fundamentals: notation, scale structures, key signatures, triads and seventh chords, rhythmand meter, harmony and its functions, intervals, sight-singing and ear training, dynamics, transposition, and practical application byuse of a keyboard instrument. No prerequisite. Each semester.MUS 160: Piano Class I 1 s.h.Serves two categories of students: the non-piano music major and the non-music major. The purpose for both is the same: teachingpiano to beginners in such a manner that they attain an acceptable degree of elementary technical proficiency at the keyboard, a basicknowledge of fundamental scales and chords, and a burgeoning comprehension of the existence and desirability of musicianship.Stresses the development of basic keyboard skills and upon a musical performance on all levels of performance. Limited to 12 students;therefore the possibility exists that a non-music major may be required to reschedule the class so freshman/sophomore music majorscan elect the class to meet curriculum requirements. Prerequisite: MUS 131 or equivalent background. Each semester.MUS 161: Piano Class II 1 s.h.Helps students develop the ability to perform the skills begun in Piano Class I at a more advanced level. Prerequisite: MUS 160or permission of instructor. Each semester.pages i-viiCollege of Artsand Sciences