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MusicMUS 111—Audio Engineering and Designfor the Arts2 lect., 2 lab, 3 cr. (Spring)This is a hands-on course designed to give students abasic working knowledge of sound technologies in theperforming and presentational arts. Students will focuson the nature and physics of sound and its effect on theperformance environment, the equipment that enhancesand augments sound, and the design and implementationof sound in different performance media.MUS 121—Fundamentals of Music3 cr. (Fall/Spring)This course provides thorough groundwork in therhythmic, melodic, and harmonic elements of music.It is intended for students who wish to major in musicbut have no background in music theory and forothers desiring a basic music theory class. Topicsinclude music notation, scales, intervals, and chordconstruction. (GE 8)MUS 123—Basic Musicianship 13 lect., 4 lab., 5 cr. (Fall)An intensive course designed to enhancecomprehension of musical concepts and develop skillin the handling of musical materials. Includes a reviewof music fundamentals, basic principles of partwriting,harmonization, and analysis. Studiesintegrate music theory, ear training, keyboardharmony, and sight singing to lay the groundwork forfuture study. (GE 8)Prerequisite: MUS 121 or departmental placementCorequisite: enrollment in a piano courseMUS 124—Basic Musicianship 23 lect., 4 lab., 5 cr. (Spring)A continuation of Basic Musicianship 1. Topicsinclude triad inversion, secondary chords in a key,seventh chords, and nonharmonic tones correlatedwith more advanced ear training, keyboard harmony,and sight singing materials. (GE 8)Prerequisite: MUS 123Corequisite: enrollment in a piano courseMUS 131—Elementary Piano 12 cr. (Fall/Spring)Class instruction for beginners with no previousmusical training and for those wishing a refresher inpiano fundamentals. Emphasizes the development ofbasic keyboard skills, sight reading, and the use ofbasic chord patterns. (GE 8)MUS 132—Elementary Piano 22 cr. (Fall/Spring)A continuation of MUS 131 which concentrates onthe performance of more advanced materials. (GE 8)Prerequisite: MUS 131MUS 141—Group Voice 12 lect., 0 lab., 2 cr. (Fall)An introductory level course designed to developvocal potential by learning proper vocal technique,studying musical notation and performing folk,musical theater and art songs in an individual setting.(GE 8)MUS 142—Group Voice 22 lect., 0 lab., 2 cr. (Spring)An intermediate level course designed to continueindividual vocal development by learning advancedvocal technique, increasing musical vocabulary andperforming musical theater and foreign language artsongs and arias in an individual setting. (GE 8)Prerequisite: MUS 141 or permission of instructorMUS 151—Chorus0 lect., 2 lab., 1 cr. (Fall/Spring)This course provides choral performanceexperience. The repertoire includes selections frommajor choral works, music representing a variety ofstyles, and pieces in different languages. No auditionis required. Participation in all concerts is mandatory.Students may repeat course for a total of four credits.(GE 8)MUS 153—Madrigal Singers0 lect., 2 lab., 1 cr. (Fall/Spring)A select vocal ensemble that performs a variety ofadvanced a cappella and accompanied pieces fromchoral repertoire composed throughout the centuries.Required audition is held the first week of eachsemester. Participation in concerts is mandatory.Students may repeat course for a total of four credits.(GE 8)Prerequisite: audition and permission of instructorCorequisite: MUS 151MUS 155—Orchestra0 lect., 2 lab., 1 cr. (Fall/Spring/Summer)This course will provide a wide variety ofinstrumental experiences for those who enjoy playingan orchestral instrument. Standard orchestralrepertoire will be studied, ranging from light toclassical selections. Participation in publicperformances is mandatory. May be repeated for atotal of four credits. (GE 8)Prerequisite: audition and permission of instructorMUS 157—Chamber Ensemble0 lect., 2 lab., 1 cr. (Fall/Spring)A variety of instrumental ensembles will beorganized: string, woodwind, brass andcombinations. Students may repeat course for a totalof four credits. (GE 8)Prerequisite: audition and permission of instructor208 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011