POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES

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1 Popular Music Studies POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES Program Overview The popular music studies maj presents students with a focused study in 20th- and 2st-century popular music in a unique context that will give them an unrivaled advantage in any professional aspect of popular music. Students in the program have the opptunity to develop their own groups and to perfm and recd projects in an interactive and supptive environment. Rider also helps students gain internships that are tailed to their passions and interests. Students also can get involved with perfmance groups such as the Brass Band, Rider Choir, Pep Band and student-run ensembles. Degree Offered B.A. in Popular Music Studies Contact Ivan Fuller, Ph.D. Profess and Chairperson Fine Arts ifuller@rider.edu Program website: Popular Music Studies ( academics/colleges-schools/westminster-college-of-the-arts/school-offine-perfming-arts/undergraduate-programs/popular-music-culture) Associated Department: School of Fine and Perfming Arts ( Related Programs: Arts Administration ( Music Studies ( Sacred Music ( undergraduate-programs/bm-music-sacred-music) Popular Music Studies Maj Requirements NOTE: ART 20, MUS 20 and THE 20 do not fulfill any requirements of the maj. General Track (p. ) Perfmance Track (p. 2) Songwriting Track (p. 2) GENERAL TRACK Code Title Credits Department Requirements MUS 06 Survey of Music Histy II 3 MUS 3 Popular Music They I 3 MUS 3L Popular Music They Lab I MUS 204 Jazz Histy 3 MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 MUS 206 Histy of Pop and Rock Part 2 3 MUS 23 Digital Comp of Pop Music I 3 MUS 24 Writing about Music 3 MUS 26 Digital Comp of Pop Music II 3 MUS 308 Wld Music 3 MUS 498 Popular Music Culture Capstone 3 MUS 49 Department Electives Internship in Music Culture/Histy 2 Select two MUS and two non-mus courses from the following: MUS 05 MUS 208 MUS 209 MUS 25 MUS 28 MUS 304 MUS 307 MUS 309 MUS 35 MUS 495 AMS 23 AMS 225 AMS 226 AMS 229 AMS 309 AMS 30 AMS 338 COM 39 POL 280 SOC 252 Survey of Music Histy I Music of the Theater Great Composers Music & Techn/Mobile Society Postmodernism & Populr Culture Music of the Beatles The Music of Radiohead Film Music Black Music in America Selected Topics in Music American Myth in Literature, Landscape, and Music American Folkle The New South in Literature, Music and Film American Popular Culture Hip Hop and American Culture American Identity in the Arts Social Impact of Rock and Roll Communication Criticism Sex & Politics Media, Culture and Society Applied/Perfmance 6 Select six credits of MUS courses from this section: Applied Lessons ( credit per term) Applied Lessons require an audition. Up to three half-hour, -credit lessons may be taken under full-time tuition. Me than three lessons are allowed. Credits above three will be applied under free electives. Credits above three and full-hour, 2 credit lessons incur a fee. Ensemble ( credit per ensemble per term) Me than three semesters of ensemble will not be allowed in this section. Credits above three will be applied under free electives. MUS 4 MUS 4L MUS 6 MUS 3 MUS 32 MUS 33 MUS 34 MUS 35 Popular Music They II Popular Music They Lab II Digital DJing Beginning Piano I Beginning Piano II Class Voice I Class Voice II Class Guitar I

2 2 Popular Music Studies MUS 36 MUS 29 MUS 220 MUS 20 MUS 233 MUS 36 MUS 39 MUS 320 MUS 493 Class Guitar II Pop Music Arranging I Pop Songwriting I I Music They III Intermediate Piano Digital Mixing and Mastering Pop Music Arranging II Pop Songwriting II Selected Topics in Music Perf Media 3 Select one of the following: CIS 255 AAD 306 AAD 307 COM 3 COM 234 COM 33 COM 337 COM 434 Electives Into to Game Design & Development Business and Art of Recding Touring and Production Management Fundamentals of Video Production Audio Production Television Production Music Productn f Mass Media Advanced Radio Production Select 9 additional credits from Department Electives courses (listed above) See note above about applied lessons. General Education Requirements See the School of Fine and Perfming Arts General Requirements 33 Free Electives 27 Total Credits 2 SONGWRITING TRACK Code Title Credits Department Requirements MUS 06 Survey of Music Histy II 3 MUS 3 Popular Music They I 3 MUS 3L Popular Music They Lab I MUS 4 Popular Music They II 3 MUS 4L Popular Music They Lab II MUS 27 MUS 28 (3 semesters needed) Choir I MUS 204 Jazz Histy 3 MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 MUS 206 Histy of Pop and Rock Part 2 3 MUS 23 Digital Comp of Pop Music I 3 MUS 24 Writing about Music 3 MUS 26 Digital Comp of Pop Music II 3 MUS 29 Pop Music Arranging I 3 MUS 220 Pop Songwriting I 3 MUS 308 Wld Music 3 MUS 39 Pop Music Arranging II MUS 320 Pop Songwriting II 3 MUS 498 Popular Music Culture Capstone 3 MUS 49 Department Electives Internship in Music Culture/Histy 9 Select two MUS and one non-mus course from the following: MUS 05 MUS 208 MUS 209 MUS 25 MUS 28 MUS 304 MUS 307 MUS 309 MUS 35 MUS 495 AMS 23 AMS 225 AMS 226 AMS 229 AMS 309 AMS 30 AMS 338 COM 39 POL 280 SOC 252 Survey of Music Histy I Music of the Theater Great Composers Music & Techn/Mobile Society Postmodernism & Populr Culture Music of the Beatles The Music of Radiohead Film Music Black Music in America Selected Topics in Music American Myth in Literature, Landscape, and Music American Folkle The New South in Literature, Music and Film American Popular Culture Hip Hop and American Culture American Identity in the Arts Social Impact of Rock and Roll Communication Criticism Sex & Politics Media, Culture and Society Applied/Perfmance 3 Select 3 credit hours from the following: MUS 6 MUS 27 MUS 29 MUS 3 MUS 32 MUS 33 MUS 34 MUS 35 MUS 36 MUS 20 MUS 233 Digital DJing Contempary Vocal Ensemble Beginning Piano I Beginning Piano II Class Voice I Class Voice II Class Guitar I Class Guitar II Music They III Intermediate Piano I General Education Requirements See the School of Fine and Perfming Arts General Requirements 33 Free Electives 25 Total Credits 20 PERFORMANCE TRACK Code Title Credits Department Requirements MUS 3 Popular Music They I 3 MUS 3L Popular Music They Lab I

3 Popular Music Studies 3 MUS 4 Popular Music They II 3 MUS 4L Popular Music They Lab II MUS 27 MUS 29 (2 semesters needed) Contempary Vocal Ensemble MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 MUS 206 Histy of Pop and Rock Part 2 3 MUS 23 Digital Comp of Pop Music I 3 MUS 24 Writing about Music 3 MUS 220 Pop Songwriting I 3 MUS 498 Popular Music Culture Capstone 3 MUS 49 Internship in Music Complete 8 combined hours of the following courses and private lessons (maximum 4 hours of private lessons): MUS 3 MUS 32 MUS 33 MUS 34 MUS 35 MUS 36 Beginning Piano I Beginning Piano II Class Voice I Class Voice II Class Guitar I Class Guitar II Complete 6 total hours of the following (minimum 2 hours of ): Department Electives I Culture/Histy 6 Select two of the following: MUS 05 MUS 06 MUS 204 MUS 208 MUS 209 MUS 25 MUS 28 MUS 304 MUS 307 MUS 308 MUS 309 MUS 35 MUS 495 Survey of Music Histy I Survey of Music Histy II Jazz Histy Music of the Theater Great Composers Music & Techn/Mobile Society Postmodernism & Populr Culture Music of the Beatles The Music of Radiohead Wld Music Film Music Black Music in America Selected Topics in Music Entrepreneurial 3 Choose of the following: AAD 306 AAD 308 ENT 00 BUS 20 COM 207 Business and Art of Recding Legal Aspects of the Arts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Intro to Law: Contracts Social Media and Social Change Applied/Perfmance 3 Choose 3 total hours from the following: MUS 6 MUS 27 MUS 29 MUS 3 Digital DJing Contempary Vocal Ensemble Beginning Piano I MUS 32 MUS 33 MUS 34 MUS 35 MUS 36 MUS 20 MUS 26 MUS 29 MUS 233 MUS 39 MUS 320 Beginning Piano II Class Voice I Class Voice II Class Guitar I Class Guitar II Music They III Digital Comp of Pop Music II Pop Music Arranging I Intermediate Piano I Pop Music Arranging II Pop Songwriting II General Education Requirements See the School of Fine and Perfming Arts General Requirements 33 Free Electives 33 Total Credits 20 Popular Music Studies Min Requirements (8 credits) Code Title Credits Required Courses MUS 204 Jazz Histy 3 MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 MUS 206 Histy of Pop and Rock Part 2 3 MUS 304 Music of the Beatles 3 MUS 307 The Music of Radiohead MUS 06 Survey of Music Histy II 3 MUS 309 Elective Film Music Select one of the following: 3 MUS 208 MUS 209 MUS 22 MUS 24 MUS 25 MUS 28 MUS 300 MUS 306 MUS 308 MUS 309 MUS 35 MUS 495 Music of the Theater Great Composers Cartoon and Anime Culture Writing about Music Music & Techn/Mobile Society Postmodernism & Populr Culture Beethoven and the Romantic Age Contemp Music Experience Wld Music Film Music Black Music in America Selected Topics in Music Total Credits 8 Academic Plan of Study The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a maj during their freshman year; who change their maj; those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure a timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his her academic advis, will develop a personalized educational plan.

4 4 Popular Music Studies GENERAL TRACK ** Note that ART 20, MUS 20 THE 20 do not fulfill any requirements of the maj. ** Course Title Credits Year CMP 20 Exposity Writing 3 MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 MUS 23 Digital Comp of Pop Music I 3 Applied/Media Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours 5 CMP 25 Research Writing 3 MUS 206 Histy of Pop and Rock Part 2 3 MUS 3 Popular Music They I 3 MUS 3L Popular Music They Lab I MUS 26 Digital Comp of Pop Music II 3 Year 2 Semester Credit Hours 6 MUS 204 Jazz Histy 3 Culture/Histy Elective 3 Applied/Media Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours 5 MUS 06 Survey of Music Histy II 3 MUS 24 Writing about Music 3 Culture/Histy Elective 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Year 3 Semester Credit Hours 5 MUS 308 Wld Music 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Culture/Histy Elective 3 Applied/Media Elective Semester Credit Hours 6 Department Elective 3 Culture/Histy Elective 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Min/Free Elective 2 Applied/Media Elective Year 4 Semester Credit Hours 5 Department Elective 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Applied/Media Elective Department Elective Semester Credit Hours 4 MUS 498 Popular Music Culture Capstone 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Min/Free Elective 3 Department Elective Department Elective PERFORMANCE TRACK Semester Credit Hours 4 Total Credit Hours f Graduation 20 Course Title Credits Year CMP 20 Exposity Writing 3 MUS 3 MUS 33 MUS 35 Beginning Piano I Class Voice I Class Guitar I MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 MUS 23 Digital Comp of Pop Music I 3 General Education 3 Semester Credit Hours 4 CMP 25 Research Writing 3 MUS 3 Popular Music They I 3 MUS 3L Popular Music They Lab I MUS 32 MUS 34 MUS 36 Beginning Piano II Class Voice II Class Guitar II MUS 26 Digital Comp of Pop Music II 3 MUS 220 Pop Songwriting I 3 Year 2 Semester Credit Hours 5 MUS 4 Popular Music They II 3 MUS 4L Popular Music They Lab II 2 2

5 Popular Music Studies 5 I Applied Lessons Semester Credit Hours 5 I MUS 24 Writing about Music 3 Applied Lessons Culture/Histy elective 3 Year 3 Semester Credit Hours 7 I Applied Lessons Free electives 6 MUS 27 MUS 29 Semester Credit Hours 4 I Contempary Vocal Ensemble Applied Lesson Culture/Histy elective 3 Entrepreneurial elective 3 General Education 3 Year 4 MUS 27 MUS 29 Semester Credit Hours 5 Contempary Vocal Ensemble I Culture/Histy elective 3 Semester Credit Hours 4 I MUS 498 MUS 49 Popular Music Culture Capstone Internship in Music 3 Free electives 2 SONGWRITING TRACK Semester Credit Hours 6 Total Credit Hours f Graduation 20 Course Title Credits Year CMP 20 Exposity Writing 3 MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 MUS 23 Digital Comp of Pop Music I 3 Semester Credit Hours 5 CMP 25 Research Writing 3 MUS 3 Popular Music They I 3 MUS 3L Popular Music They Lab I General Education 3 MUS 206 Histy of Pop and Rock Part 2 3 MUS 26 Digital Comp of Pop Music II 3 Year 2 Semester Credit Hours 6 MUS 4 Popular Music They II 3 MUS 4L Popular Music They Lab II MUS 204 Jazz Histy 3 MUS 220 Pop Songwriting I 3 General Education 3 Semester Credit Hours 6 MUS 06 Survey of Music Histy II 3 MUS 24 Writing about Music 3 MUS 320 Pop Songwriting II 3 Culture/Histy elective 3 Free Elective 3 Year 3 MUS 27 MUS 29 Semester Credit Hours 5 Contempary Vocal Ensemble I MUS 308 Wld Music 3 MUS 29 Pop Music Arranging I 3 Semester Credit Hours 6

6 6 Popular Music Studies MUS 27 MUS 29 Contempary Vocal Ensemble I MUS 39 Pop Music Arranging II 3 Culture/Histy elective 3 General Education 3 Free elective 6 Year 4 MUS 27 MUS 29 Semester Credit Hours 6 Contempary Vocal Ensemble I Culture/Histy elective 3 Free electives 3 MUS 498 MUS 49 Semester Credit Hours 3 Popular Music Culture Capstone Internship in Music Free electives 9 Applied/Perfmance elective Semester Credit Hours 3 Total Credit Hours f Graduation 20 MUS 00S Applied Voice Studio 0 Credits MUS 05 Survey of Music Histy I 3 Credits A chronological survey of Western music from the Medieval through the Baroque periods stressing the igin and evolution of musical fms, musical styles, and the imptant composers befe 750. The relation between the music and the aesthetic movements of each period is studied. MUS 06 Survey of Music Histy II 3 Credits A chronological survey of Western music from the classical through the contempary periods stressing the igin and evolution of musical fms, musical styles, and the imptant composers since 750. The relation between the music and the aesthetic movements of each period is studied. MUS 09S Basic Music They 3 Credits This is a beginner s course in music they. It familiarizes the student with the basic elements (e.g., staff, clefs, time signatures, musical notation, intervals, triads and chds). This course is ideal f both the student wanting to know only the essential, the student wanting to go on to develop their theetical skills. F non-music majs, MUS 09S counts toward graduation and grades are awarded on an A-F basis. F music majs, MUS 09S does not count toward graduation, and grading is on a pass ( Y ) fail ( Z ) basis. 3 MUS 0 Music They I 3 Credits A practical introduction to the basic elements of music, beginning with the reading of music notation. Practice in scales and chds; ear-training in rhythm and pitch. Techniques may be applied to the student s own instrument (e.g., guitar, piano, winds) if he she plays one. Prerequisite(s): MUS 09S placement. Cequisite(s): MUS 0L. MUS 0L Music They I Lab Credits Dictation, aural skills training, sight singing, and keyboard skills to accompany MUS 0 (Music They I). Prerequisite(s): MUS 09S placement. Cequisite(s): MUS 0. MUS Music They II 3 Credits Continuation of MUS 0,leading to some iginal composition. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0 and MUS 0L. Cequisite(s): MUS L. MUS L Music They II Lab Credits Dictation, aural skills training, sight singing, and keyboard skills to accompany MUS (Music They II). Prerequisite(s): MUS 0 and MUS 0L placement. Cequisite(s): MUS. MUS 3 Popular Music They I 3 Credits Popular Music They I covers basic elements of music, including the reading of music notation in traditional fmats as well as in audio wave fm and in the visualization of standard Digital Audio Wkstations. Practice in scales and chds; ear-training in rhythm, pitch, and timbre. Techniques may be applied to the student s own instrument (e.g., guitar, piano, voice) Cequisite(s): MUS 3L. MUS 3L Popular Music They Lab I Credits Taken in conjunction with Popular Music They I, the lab applies theetical concepts in a perfmance context. Applied aural training and improvisation skills on primary and secondary instruments. Cequisite(s): MUS 3. MUS 4 Popular Music They II 3 Credits A continuation of Popular Music They I, progressing to intermediate elements of music, including the reading of music notation in traditional fmats as well as in audio wave fm and in the visualization of standard Digital Audio Wkstations. Practice in scales and chds, ear-training in rhythm, pitch, and timbre. Techniques may be applied to the student s own instrument (e.g., guitar, piano, voice). MUS 4L Popular Music They Lab II Credits Taken in conjunction with Popular Music They II, the lab applies theetical concepts in a perfmance context. Applied aural training and improvisation skills on primary and secondary instruments. MUS 6 Digital DJing 3 Credits Digital DJing is a three-week, software-based course that develops musical mixing skills f the purpose of creating the kinds of DJ sets one may play on the radio at live events. Includes reperty building across several popular and dance genres. MUS 20 Music and Society 3 Credits Introduction to the basic elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.) and the appreciation of representative types of music from all histical periods.

7 Popular Music Studies 7 MUS 27 Credits Ensemble rehearsal and perfmance of traditional and current concert band music. Maximum of eight credits are accepted in band, choir, and/ theater production. MUS 28 Choir Credits Rehearsal and perfmance of multi-era Western and non-western repertoire. Instruction in music fundamentals and vocal production. Pitch matching and part-singing abilities must be demonstrated in the firstweek sectional hearing. MUS 29 Contempary Vocal Ensemble Credits The objective of the contempary vocal ensemble course is to allow students to experience the aesthetics of popular music through the study, interpretation and perfmance of the music. Students will develop their ensemble skills, independent part singing, as they experience a wide range of popular music genres (jazz, pop, R&B, wld, etc.) Students must pass an audition to participate in this course. MUS 30 Music in Children's Lives 3 Credits Students in this course will study how music interacts in the lives of children as they sing, listen, play instruments and move. Song repertoire and selections f listening and moving from the American, European and non-western cultures will be introduced. Playing recder as well as pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments will be demonstrated. MUS 3 Beginning Piano I 2 Credits Class approach to learning to play the piano. How to read music, basic piano technique, and appropriate piano pieces and songs are studied. MUS 32 Beginning Piano II 2 Credits Continuation of MUS 3. Emphasis on further development of technique and the ability to interpret piano music from a variety of styles. Prerequisite(s): MUS 3 equivalent. MUS 33 Class Voice I 2 Credits Class approach to learning pop vocals. How to read music, basic vocal production technique and appropriate vocal pieces and songs are studied, especially in popular genres. MUS 34 Class Voice II 2 Credits Continuation of class approach to learning pop vocals started in Class Voice I. Intermediate vocal technique f popular music Prerequisite(s): MUS 33 placement exam. MUS 35 Class Guitar I 2 Credits Class approach to learning to play the guitar. How to read tablature, basic guitar technique, and appropriate guitar pieces and songs are studied, especially in popular genres. Students must provide their own guitars; if electric, they should provide their own amps, too. MUS 36 Class Guitar II 2 Credits Continuation of class approach to learning to play the guitar started in Class Guitar I. Intermediate guitar technique f popular music. Students must provide their own guitars; if electric, they should provide their own amps, too. Prerequisite(s): MUS 35 placement exam. MUS 50A Applied Flute 2 Credits MUS 50B Applied Flute Credits MUS 50C Applied Flute 2 Credits MUS 50D Applied Flute Elective Credits MUS 5A Applied Oboe 2 Credits MUS 5B Applied Oboe Credits MUS 5C Applied Oboe 2 Credits MUS 5D Applied Oboe Elective Credits MUS 52A Applied Clarinet 2 Credits MUS 52B Applied Clarinet Credits MUS 52C Applied Clarinet 2 Credits MUS 52D Applied Clarinet Elective Credits MUS 53A Applied Bassoon 2 Credits MUS 53D Applied Bassoon Elective Credits MUS 54A Applied Saxophone 2 Credits MUS 54D Applied Saxophone Elective Credits MUS 55A Applied French Hn 2 Credits MUS 55D Applied French Hn Elective Credits MUS 56A Applied Trumpet 2 Credits MUS 56B Applied Trumpet Credits MUS 56C Applied Trumpet 2 Credits MUS 56D Applied Trumpet Elective Credits MUS 57A Applied Trombone 2 Credits MUS 57D Applied Trombone Elective Credits MUS 58A Applied Euphonium 2 Credits MUS 58D Applied Euphonium Elective Credits MUS 59A Applied Tuba 2 Credits MUS 59D Applied Tuba Elective Credits MUS 60A Applied Guitar 2 Credits MUS 60B Applied Guitar Credits MUS 60C Applied Guitar 2 Credits MUS 60D Applied Guitar Elective Credits MUS 60E Applied Guitar 2 Credits MUS 6A Applied Violin 2 Credits MUS 6B Applied Violin Credits MUS 6C Applied Violin 2 Credits MUS 6D Applied Violin Elective Credits MUS 6E Applied Violin 2 Credits MUS 6G Applied Violin 2 Credits MUS 62A Applied Viola 2 Credits MUS 62D Applied Viola Elective Credits MUS 63A Applied Cello 2 Credits MUS 63D Applied Cello Elective Credits MUS 64A Applied String Bass 2 Credits MUS 64B Applied String Bass Credits MUS 64C Applied String Bass 2 Credits MUS 64D Applied String Bass Elective Credits MUS 65A Applied Piano 2 Credits

8 8 Popular Music Studies Credits A Contempary Perfmance skills ensemble focusing on interactive musicianship, composition, ear training, transcription, and notation, f popular music studies majs. Students will develop proficiency in the following areas: Developing ensemble skills Preparing and rehearsing iginal compositions Recognizing scales, intervals and chds Harmonic, Melodic, and Rhythmic Transcription Recognizing basic structural elements in different musical genres: Pop(Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock)/Jazz/Classical as well as understand their basic vernacular Writing legible and clear musical sces (charts). MUS 204 Jazz Histy 3 Credits Survey from 9th C. roots to 2st C. styles. Development of listening skills and overview of musical skills used by jazz perfmers. Explation of the relationship between jazz and poetry, race relations, and the reputation of jazz in popular culture. Prerequisite(s): CMP 20 LL 3. MUS 205 Histy of Pop and Rock Part I 3 Credits Students will receive grounding in the igins and flow of popular music up to the break-up of the Beatles. They will learn the musical developments set in their histical and sociological contexts. MUS 206 Histy of Pop and Rock Part 2 3 Credits Students will receive grounding in the developments and flow of popular music from the 970s to today. They will learn the specific musical developments set in their histical and sociological contexts. MUS 207 Masterwks in Music 3 Credits Maj wks by great composers from different histical periods Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Wagner, among others are studied. Up to 0 compositions by six composers are covered, with an emphasis on listening to recded and live perfmances of representative wks. MUS 208 Music of the Theater 3 Credits A study of music drama both histical and contempary covering European opera of the Baroque, classical and romantic periods, and the American musical theatre, especially the contempary Broadway musical. MUS 209 Great Composers 3 Credits A study of selected maj composers life, wks, and histical significance with an emphasis on the listening experience. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, others. MUS 20 Music They III 3 Credits Analysis of musical fms, including binary, rounded binary, ternary, and popular song. Identification of techniques that suppt musical fm, including harmonic language, contrast/repetition, compositional process. Advanced sight singing and aural drills. Prerequisite(s): MUS and MUS L. MUS 2 Music They f Music Theater 3 Credits Analysis of music theater songs, scenes and sces. Various techniques, placement of examples into histical, musical, artistic, and literary perspective. Reading of full and piano/vocal sces, conducting, chestration and harmonic language will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MUS and MUS L. MUS 22 Cartoon and Anime Culture 3 Credits This course investigates the music and culture of animated films and television shows, anime, animated shts including cartoons, and related incidental music f documentary films. MUS 23 Digital Comp of Pop Music I 3 Credits This course is about the doing of music. It ties music they to pragmatic concerns with keyboards and software in the making and distribution of music. MUS 24 Writing about Music 3 Credits This course instructs students in the art of writing about music, from small-fm criticism to large scale scholarship, focusing especially on the ability to translate what one hears into engaging prose. Prerequisite(s): CMP 20 and 25, MUS 0, 0L and 23. MUS 25 Music & Techn/Mobile Society 3 Credits This course compares the recent histy of music technology to past innovations, focusing on the aesthetic implications and ideological influences of an increasingly mobilized musical milieu. MUS 26 Digital Comp of Pop Music II 3 Credits This course is about the doing of music. It ties music they to pragmatic concerns with keyboards and software in the making and distribution of music, continuing the content begun in The Digital Composition of Popular Music I. MUS 27 Black Music in America 3 Credits This course covers the histy of music made by and/ about African Americans, from minstrel shows to hip-hop and everything in between. MUS 28 Postmodernism & Populr Culture 3 Credits This course considers music in light of the ideological trends of postmodernism in der to better understand contempary music in its cultural context. MUS 29 Pop Music Arranging I 3 Credits The Pop Music Arranging I course is the first of a two-semester course sequence whose goal is to exple the fundamental arranging techniques f popular music styles. Students will learn to arrange popular music f the standard instrumentation found in a pop/rock ensemble (bass guitar, drumset, rhythm guitar, and keyboard). This course will develop comprehensive musicianship and fundamental arranging techniques, as well as develop skills as they relate to the software platfms Logic Pro X and Finale notation. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0, MUS 0L. MUS 220 Pop Songwriting I 3 Credits The Songwriting I course is an introduction to songwriting in popular music styles. Students will learn to compose music by themselves and collabatively. This course will develop comprehensive musicianship and compositional techniques, as well as learn to use the software platfms Logic Pro X and Finale notation. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0, MUS 0L. MUS 233 Intermediate Piano 3-2 Credits Continuation of MUS 32 with further development of reading skills, piano techniques and interpretation. Each student studies a set of pieces selected together with the instruct tailed specifically to the students needs and interests. MUS 300 Beethoven and the Romantic Age 3 Credits A study of the Romantic period with particular emphasis on Beethoven. The classical heritage, the transfmation of that heritage into romantic terms, the prominent influence of Beethoven on 9th century musical style.

9 Popular Music Studies 9 I Credits The Contempary Perfmance I is a course whose focus is interactive musicianship, composition, ear training, transcription, and notation, f popular music studies majs. This course will require a higher level of musical ability, aptitude, and technical development than the Skills I Ensemble course. Students will develop proficiency in the following areas: Developing ensemble skills Preparing and rehearsing iginal compositions Recognizing scales, intervals and chds Harmonic, Melodic, and Rhythmic Transcription Recognizing basic structural elements in different musical genres: Pop(Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock)/Jazz/Classical as well as understand their basic vernacular Writing legible and clear musical sces (charts) Improvisation. MUS 303 Music Literature: Baroque Era 3 Credits A survey of European musical styles from c. 600 to 750, approached by listening to the music of the period, including Bach, Handel, and many lesser known masters. Topics include the development of modern musical sound, instrumental fms, Lutheran and Catholic church music, and the beginnings of dramatic music. MUS 304 Music of the Beatles 3 Credits This course is a very in-depth analysis of the music and personalities of the Beatles. The student will gain in depth insight to the Beatles songs and albums as the course proceeds through the music chronologically. This will be contextualized histically and sociologically where required. MUS 305 Wds and Music 3 Credits MUS 306 Contemp Music Experience 3 Credits A survey of European and American musical styles of the late 9th and 20th centuries. Topics include postromantic music, neoclassicism, serialism, electronic music, and the current avant garde. MUS 307 The Music of Radiohead 3 Credits This course investigates the music, lyrics, art and marketing strategies of the British so called alternative band, Radiohead, moving song by song through their demos, videos and albums. MUS 308 Wld Music 3 Credits The student is introduced to selected wld cultures by listening to and analyzing specific music that is indigenous to each culture. The position and imptance of the music within each society will be the main focus of the investigation. Comparing this music to the music of our American culture will provide a basis f judging and interacting with unfamiliar wld cultures. MUS 309 Film Music 3 Credits A study of music in feature film, documentary film, and television. A chronological survey of film music from silent to contempary film, animated shts, and television, with emphasis on listening to recded perfmance of representative wks. MUS 32 The Arts Abroad 3 Credits A two week trip abroad that includes a critical study of music and theater. Students are required to attend all perfmances, guided tours, and classes befe and after the trip. MUS 35 Black Music in America 3 Credits This course covers the histy of music made by and/ about African Americans, from minstrel shows to hip hop and everything in between. MUS 36 Digital Mixing and Mastering 3 Credits Digital Mixing and Mastering is a practical skills class focusing on postproduction skills in software interfaces. Students will learn how to wk with multiple editing softwares and plug-in tools to achieve balanced, lively, professional mixes. MUS 39 Pop Music Arranging II 3 Credits The Pop Music Arranging II course is the terminal course of a twosemester sequence whose goal is to exple the advanced arranging techniques f popular music styles. Students will learn to arrange popular music f the standard instrumentation found in a pop/rock ensemble (bass guitar, drumset, rhythm guitar, and keyboard). This course will develop comprehensive musicianship and advanced arranging techniques, as well as develop advanced skills as they relate to the utilization of the software platfms Logic Pro X and Finale notation. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0, MUS 0L, MUS 29. MUS 320 Pop Songwriting II 3 Credits The Pop Songwriting II course is a continuation of the songwriting course sequence whose goal is to exple advanced compositional techniques f popular music styles. Students will learn to compose music by themselves and collabatively. This course will develop comprehensive musicianship and advanced compositional techniques, as well as develop advanced skills as they relate to the software platfms Logic Pro X and Finale notation. Prerequisite(s): MUS 0, MUS 0L, MUS 220.

10 0 Popular Music Studies MUS 350A Applied Flute 2 Credits MUS 350B Applied Flute Credits MUS 35A Applied Oboe 2 Credits MUS 35B Applied Oboe Credits MUS 352A Applied Clarinet 2 Credits MUS 353A Applied Bassoon 2 Credits MUS 354A Applied Saxophone 2 Credits MUS 355A Applied French Hn 2 Credits MUS 356A Applied Trumpet 2 Credits MUS 356B Applied Trumpet Credits MUS 357A Applied Trombone 2 Credits MUS 358A Applied Euphonium 2 Credits MUS 359A Applied Tuba 2 Credits MUS 360A Applied Guitar 2 Credits MUS 360B Applied Guitar Credits MUS 36A Applied Violin 2 Credits MUS 362A Applied Viola 2 Credits MUS 363A Applied Cello 2 Credits MUS 364A Applied String Bass 2 Credits MUS 364B Applied String Bass Credits MUS 365A Applied Piano 2 Credits MUS 365B Applied Piano Credits MUS 366A Applied Organ 2 Credits MUS 367A Applied Percussion 2 Credits MUS 368A Applied Voice 2 Credits MUS 368B Applied Voice Credits MUS 368C Applied Voice 2 Credits MUS 368E Applied Voice 2 Credits MUS 369A Applied Composition 2 Credits MUS 490 Independent Research and Study -4 Credits Students may pursue a special topic f which they have prepared through pri course wk. Only one project may be scheduled in a semester. The project may involve to 4 Credits. Approval of the faculty spons, department chair, and dean required pri to enrollment. Prerequisite(s): juni seni standing; good academic standing. MUS 495 Selected Topics in Music 3 Credits Studies specialized aspects of the literature, histy, they of music, to supplement the established curriculum. Emphasis on creative investigative wk and individual experiences in music. MUS 498 Popular Music Culture Capstone 3 Credits The capstone is an independent, student-led project resulting in a material product (recding/perfmance/event/presentation) that demonstrates a student's interests and skills in the area of popular music. MUS 499 Seni Hons Program 3 Credits A seni hons program may be submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements f graduation with hons in fine arts. Hons wk is limited to those departmental majs with a GPA of 3.5 in fine arts courses and cognates. The program, planned under the direction of a faculty advis, represents a culmination of demonstrated excellence in a specific area of fine arts. Candidates f hons in fine arts must be approved by the department chairperson and the faculty. MUS 49 Internship in Music -4 Credits Provides juni seni music majs with the opptunity to gain practical experience wking within a professional music environment. Students must be sponsed by a music profess. F each academic credit, interns must wk 48 hours f the semester, approximately 3.7 hours each week. Prerequisite(s): permission of instruct. MUS 493 Selected Topics in Music Perf 3 Credits Intensive study of a particular topic in applied music f the intermediate to advanced student. Students are led to understand the histic and aesthetic elements in music through critical listening, perfmance, research, and class projects.