RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

MS 1250. Rockhurst University Chorus I (1)Fall and Spring semesterOpen to all Rockhurst students, the UniversityChorus sings a wide variety of vocal music, rangingfrom show tunes to sacred music. Emphasis isplaced on the development of singing skills and acommitment to quality performance. The groupperforms at many campus functions and for variousorganizations off campus. (ARI – To satisfythe core this course must be taken in combinationwith other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3hours.)MS 1270. Chamber Singers I (1)Fall and Spring semesterThe Rockhurst Chamber Singers is an elite choralperforming group, specializing in the performanceof music from the Middle Ages to the20th century, as well as popular music and vocaljazz. Enrollment is limited by audition only, andparticipation in the Rockhurst University Chorusis required. (ARI – To satisfy the core this coursemust be taken in combination with other AR, MS,or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)MS 1290. Women’s Chorale (1)The Women’s Chorale studies and performs musicwritten and arranged for women’s voices from theMiddle Ages to the 20th century. Enrollment islimited by audition only, and participation in theRockhurst University Chorus is required. (ARI –To satisfy the core this course must be taken incombination with other AR, MS, or TA courses toequal at least 3 hours.)MS 1510-1519. Applied Music I (1)Basic instrumental technique for a prescribedinstrument, such as harp. Available for beginningthrough advanced students. By special arrangementonly. Applied music fee. (ARI – To satisfythe core this course must be taken in combinationwith other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least3 hours.)MS 1610. Applied Voice I (1)Fall and Spring semesterBasic techniques for vocal performance, with moreadvanced study of vocal literature and techniqueas the student progresses. Available for beginningthrough advanced students. Participation in UniversityChorus or Chamber Singers is highly recommended.Applied music fee. (ARI – To satisfythe core this course must be taken in combinationwith other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least3 hours.)MS 1710. Applied Piano I (1)Fall and Spring semesterBasic piano technique, reading skills and introductionto piano repertoire. Minimum practicerequirement: one hour daily. Applied music fee.(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must betaken in combination with other AR, MS, or TAcourses to equal at least 3 hours.)MS 1810. Applied Guitar I (1)Fall and Spring semesterBasic guitar technique, reading skills and introductionto guitar literature. More advanced study ofvarious styles, including folk, jazz, popular, andclassical guitar are available as the student progresses.Applied music fee. Students must furnishtheir own instruments. (ARI – To satisfy the corethis course must be taken in combination withother AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3hours.)MS 2510-2519. Applied Music II (1)Basic instrumental technique for a prescribedinstrument, such as harp. Available for beginningthrough advanced students. By special arrangementonly. Applied music fee. (ARI – To satisfythe core this course must be taken in combinationwith other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least3 hours.)MS 2610. Applied Voice II (1)Fall and Spring semesterIntermediate techniques for vocal performance,with continued study of vocal literature and techniqueas the student progresses. Participation inUniversity Chorus or Chamber Singers is highlyrecommended. Admission on instructor approval.Applied music fee. Prerequisite: MS 1610. (ARI– To satisfy the core this course must be taken incombination with other AR, MS, or TA courses toequal at least 3 hours.)MS 2710. Applied Piano II (1)Fall and Spring semesterIntermediate piano technique, reading skills andpiano repertoire. Minimum practice requirement:one hour daily. Admission on instructor approval.Applied music fee. Prerequisite: MS 1710. (ARI– To satisfy the core this course must be taken incombination with other AR, MS, or TA courses toequal at least 3 hours.)MS 2810. Applied Guitar II (1)Fall and Spring semesterIntermediate guitar technique, reading skills andintroduction to guitar literature. More advancedstudy of various styles, including folk, jazz, popular,and classical guitar are available as the studentprogresses. Admission on instructor approval.Applied music fee. Students must furnish theirown instruments. Prerequisite: MS 1810. (ARI –To satisfy the core this course must be taken incombination with other AR, MS, or TA courses toequal at least 3 hours.)MS 3110. Music Theory II (3)A more advanced theory course that stresses themastery of the elements of music for the purposeof composition or improvisation. Exercises inmusic reading, writing and sightsinging emphasize20th century materials such as modes, pentatonicscales, and whole tone scales, while harmonic study140