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MUSIC THEORY (MUT)
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| CONDUCTING
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MUT 361
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Fundamentals
of Conducting |
3 cr |
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| Basic
baton technique; simple and complex rhythms; score
reading; practical choral and instrumental conducting
techniques. Prerequisite: MUT 213. |
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MUT 362
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Instrumental
Conducting |
3 cr |
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| Advanced
baton technique; psychology of rehearsal; interpretative
and conducting techniques for instrumental organizations.
Prerequisite: MUT 361. |
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MUT 364
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Choral
Conducting and Literature |
3 cr |
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| Advanced
conducting with attention to the harmonic and
formal analysis of choral works; special emphasis
on performance practice. Prerequisite: MUT 361. |
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| MUSIC
THEORY |
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| NOTE:
A placement test is required of all transfer students. See Placement in Music
Theory. |
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MUT 112
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Basic
Music Theory I (C) |
3 cr |
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| Integrated course in aural and non-aural music theory including music skills, part writing analysis, counterpoint, slight singing, dictation, keyboard harmony, and computer applications in part writing and ear training. |
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MUT 113
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Basic
Music Theory II |
3 cr |
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| Elementary
part-writing in two, three, and four voices. Sight-singing,
ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Must be taken
in sequence. Prerequisite: MUT 112. |
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MUT 212
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Intermediate
Music Theory I |
3 cr |
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| A
continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony
and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear-training,
keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite:
MUT 113. |
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MUT 213
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Intermediate
Music Theory II |
3 cr |
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| A
continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony
and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear-training,
keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite:
MUT 212. |
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MUT 312
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Integrated
Analytical Techniques I |
2 cr |
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| This
is the first semester of a two semester sequence
designed to familiarize students with the rudiments
of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical
orchestration for 18th, 19th and 20th century
music - particularly emphasizing classical, jazz,
pop, and selected world-music styles. Prerequisites:
MUT 213, Theory Placement Exam, or consent of
instructor. |
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MUT 313
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Integrated
Analytical Techniques II |
2 cr |
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| This
is the second semester of a two semester sequence
designed to familiarize students with the rudiments
of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical
orchestration for 18th, 19th and 20th century
music - particularly emphasizing classical, jazz,
pop, and selected world-music styles. Prerequisites:
MUT 312, Theory Placement Exam, or consent of
instructor. |
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MUT 314
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Introduction
to Composition |
2 cr |
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| Compositional
techniques and the writing of original compositions
for solo instruments and small ensembles. Prerequisite:
MUT 213. |
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MUT 412
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Orchestration |
2 cr |
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| The
techniques of scoring for the orchestra,
band, and small ensembles. Prerequisite: MUT 213. |
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MUT 413
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Band Arranging |
2 cr |
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| The
techniques of scoring for the modern concert wind
band. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite:
MUT 213. |
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MUT 421
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Composition
I |
3 cr |
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| Original
work in music composition. To be taken in sequence.
Offered by special arrangement only. Prerequisite:
MUT 314. |
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MUT 422
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Composition
II |
3 cr |
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| Original
work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence.
Offered by special arrangement only. Prerequisite:
MUT 421. |
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MUT 490
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Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| Special
topics in music theory and composition. May be
repeated for a maximum of six hours credit when
content varies. |
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