Music Theory I
MUS 201 | 2 Credit Hours Fundamentals of music, basic harmonic progressions, and elementary keyboard harmony.
Music Theory II
MUS 202 | 2 Credit Hours Fundamentals of music, basic harmonic progressions, and elementary keyboard harmony.
Ear Training and Sight Singing I
MUS 205 | 1 Credit Hour The student will learn to sight read music and develop the ear through dictation.
Ear Training and Sight Singing II
MUS 206 | 1 Credit Hour The student will learn to sight read music and develop the ear through dictation.
Survey of Music History
MUS 208 | 2 Credit Hours A survey of the history of musical development from Bible times through the present.
Instrumentation I
MUS 215 | 2 Credit Hours An introductory study of basic performance and pedagogy in brass, percussion, woodwind, and stringed instruments.
Instrumentation II
MUS 216 | 2 Credit Hours An introductory study of basic performance and pedagogy in brass, percussion, woodwind, and stringed instruments.
Piano Pedagogy I
MUS 221 | 2 Credit Hours A study of the methods used in piano instruction including the instruction of students at various age and ability levels. The course also examines piano literature and music sources as well as financial issues, and scheduling considerations for the piano instructor.
Piano Pedagogy II
MUS 222 | 2 Credit Hours A study of the methods used in piano instruction including the instruction of students at various age and ability levels. The course also examines piano literature and music sources as well as financial issues, and scheduling considerations for the piano instructor.
The Church Pianist I & II
MUS 225 | 1 Credit Hour An introduction to congregational hymn playing with a focus on the pianist’s attitude, etiquette, song selection, preludes, and invitations. Also the development of the student’s hymn playing skills with a focus on left hand patterns.