The Department of Music maintains a philosophy of education which seeks to provide a means
for spiritual, intellectual and artistic development consistent with a liberal education. The music
major focuses on voice, piano, organ and conducting; providing abundant opportunities to
develop musicianship through performances, analysis, listening, research and a knowledge of
musical styles.

Upon graduation, students majoring in music will be able to read and sight sing musical
notation, harmonize a simple folk song with a left hand accompaniment, play any two voice
parts from an open choral score, play all four parts of a choral score from a piano reduction,
identify by ear and correctly notate melodic patterns, analyze and describe music, demonstrate
effective choral rehearsal techniques, research and write papers and recital programs,
and compose and arrange music using Midi technology.

The following are courses required for Music Majors:

MUSC 114 Fundamentals of Music Theory
MUSC 115 Music Theory II
MUSC 116 Music Theory III
MUSC 125 History of American Music
MUSC 247 Music History and Literature I
MUSC 248 Music History and Literature II
MUSC 249 Music History and Literature III
MUSC 314 Music Theory IV
MUSC 315 Music Theory V
MUSC 437 Conducting I
MUSC 438 Conducting II
MUSC 439 Choral Procedures

In addition a total of six IR courses are required.


Students majoring in music education must also complete MUSC 345 and 440. All music majors must complete the following requirements: Four years of either voice or piano/organ, piano proficiency exam (to be completed before the senior year), ensemble requirement, recital attendance requirement, and a senior recital or senior project. Students are also expected to demonstrate consistent patterns of quality in writing in major courses. The Music faculty will certify the general education service component and competencies in computer usage, moral/ethical reasoning, oral communication, research and writing in this major.

MINOR
Requirements: Six courses: MUSC 114, 115, 248, 249 and two elective courses. Six terms of
applied lessons in either voice, piano, organ or guitar, six terms of ensembles, a half recital, and
six terms of recital attendance are also required for the music minor. Cliff Singers is the required ensemble for music minors with vocal emphasis.

TEACHING ENDORSEMENT
Requirements: For students wishing to pursue a career in teaching, the department of music
offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in music education. A teaching major with both K-6 and 7-12 endorsement requires the courses necessary for the general music major plus MUSC 345, 440, and a minor in secondary education. Approval of certification in vocal and/or classroom music has been granted by the Iowa Department of Education.


MUSIC COURSES (MUSC)

MUSC 114 Fundamentals of Music Theory I 3 sem. hrs. (FT)
An introductory course covering the aural and visual elements of music, pitch, notation,
rhythm/meter, scales, tonality, key signatures, modes, intervals and triads. This course is designed for the beginning student with no music theory background. Students with previous theory background may test out of this course by passing the Fundamentals Exam (see instructor). Students are required to attend one weekly lab session in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony.

MUSC 115 Music Theory II 3 sem. hrs.
Begins with a review of basic music fundamentals. Continued study of tonality in vocal and instrumental music. Four-part writing and analysis of diatonic triadic progressions. Also includes the study of harmonic cadences, nonharmonic tones, melodic organization, rhythm, texture and
voice leading procedures. Students are required to attend one weekly lab session in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: MUSC 114 or successful completion of Fundamentals Exam

MUSC 116 Music Theory III 3 sem. hrs.
Study of harmonic progressions including dominant sevenths, leading tone sevenths, non-dominant sevenths, modulation, secondary dominants, introduction to basic binary and ternary forms. Students are required to attend one weekly lab session in ear training, sight singing, and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: MUSC 115

MUSC 125 History of American Music 3 sem. hrs.
This introductory level music appreciation course focuses on fine art (classical), folk and popular American music from ca. 1900-1960.  Music styles studied in this course include early American folk music, Native American folk music, popular songs from Tin Pan Alley, American jazz (early Dixieland, big band swing, bebop and contemporary jazz), rhythm and blues, rock and roll, folk, revival, gospel, bluegrass and country music.  Fine art (classical) American music is also introduced in this course as well as the evolution and development of the American musical theatre.

MUSC 220 Music Appreciation 3 sem. hrs. (AE)
The course is designed as a survey of music literature with the purpose of furnishing a basis for
intelligent listening to music. Lectures, collateral reading, directed listening. Open to all students. Fall, Winter, Spring

MUSC 247 Music History and Literature I 3 sem. hrs. (AE)
A study of musical developments from their origin through the Baroque period, with emphasis
on the evolution of forms and styles, instrumentation, and performance practices. Fall

MUSC 248 Music History and Literature II 3 sem. hrs. (AE)
A study of the Pre-Classical and Romantic periods (1725-1890) with emphasis on the emergence of the symphony, sonata, concerto, art song and opera. Aural analysis of the music and forms of this period. Winter

MUSC 249 Music History and Literature III 3 sem. hrs. (AE)
The history of 20th century music from impressionism to present-day music (1890-present).
Areas to be explored include impressionism, expressionism, neoclassicism, primitivism,
Gebrauchmusik, serial technic, chance music, musical comedy, jazz and electronic music. Spring

MUSC 314 Music Theory IV 3 sem. hrs.
Begins with an introduction to late Renaissance polyphony, eighteenth-century counterpoint and the fugue. Continued study of chromatic harmony of the nineteenth century including borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6th chords and augmented 6th chords. Variation technique, sonata form and rondo form are also included. Students are required to attend one weekly lab session in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: MUSC 116

MUSC 315 Music Theory V 3 sem. hrs.
Continued study of extended and chromatic harmony including 9th, 11th and 13th chords,
altered dominants, and chromatic mediants. Also includes an introduction to the post-romantic,
impressionistic and contemporary periods. The course ends with a study of twelve-tone technique and music composed since 1945. Students are required to attend one weekly lab session in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony.
Prerequisite: MUSC 314

MUSC 335 Music for Elementary Teacher 3 sem. hrs.
Provides background skills and materials in music necessary for the prospective elementary
teacher. Includes a study of methods and materials of music education in the elementary school. Students are required to attend one weekly lab session. Prerequisite: Class piano for any student with less than four years of private piano study in grade school, high school or college.

MUSC 345 Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary School 3 sem. hrs.
A preparation for teaching music in the primary and intermediate grades. Activities for singing,
rhythm, listening, body movement and creative activities, with emphasis on curriculum development and lesson planning. For music major and minors only. Students must complete 10 hours of observation/teaching in an assigned field experience.

MUSC 437 Conducting I 2 sem. hrs.
The techniques and skills of communication via gesture are explored in this skill-oriented course. Emphasis on concise techniques, use of right and left hand, cueing, phrasing, negation, gesture of syncopation, and releases. Students who are not music majors or minors should obtain the consent of the instructor before registering for the course.

MUSC 438 Conducting II 2 sem. hrs.
Continuation and development of choral musicianship through conducting and through the
study of choral literature. A continued emphasis on basic skills, accompanied by the addition of
active and passive gestures. Students apply these skills in recitative conduction. Choral anthems are assigned to help integrate all of the basic skills learned.
Prerequisite: MUSC 437

MUSC 439 Choral Procedures 2 sem. hrs.
Lectures and discussion will center around the choral rehearsal. Error detection, problem solving
and sound refinement are the critical skills to be developed. It is intended and desired
that a laboratory choir be found to facilitate hands-on learning. It is the marriage of these new
skills to the basic conducting skills learned in terms I and II that constitute the ultimate goal
of this class.

MUSC 440 Methods of Teaching Music in the Secondary School 3 sem. hrs.
A comprehensive course dealing with teaching learning systems, materials, curriculum development and lesson planning in junior high and high school music programs. Students must complete 20 hours of observation/teaching in an assigned field experience.

MUSC IR 1 sem. hr. each
Accompanying; Conducting; Guitar; Organ Pedagogy; Piano Pedagogy; Vocal Pedagogy; Gregorian Chant; Diction:German, French, Italian; Opera Workshop; MIDI Technology (required); Senior Recital or Senior Project (required).

MUSC 175, 275, 375, 475 Independent Study 3 sem. hrs.
Open to students who wish to engage in directed research in a selected area. Permission of the
department chairperson is required. With departmental approval

Ensembles 1 sem. hr. each
Various performance opportunities are offered to all students by the music department.
Participation in all groups is decided by audition or permission of instructor.
Fall, Winter, Spring

Cliff Singers 50M
Chamber Ensemble** 34M
Keyboard Ensemble** 58M
Accompanying 61M
Chamber Choir 48M
** Indicates courses that are offered only when there is adequate enrollment.

MUSC Applied Music 1 sem. hr. each
Private instruction is offered in piano, voice, organ and guitar.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Class instruction in piano, voice, and guitar is offered for students with little or no background.
An additional fee is charged for private lessons in guitar, organ, piano and voice.
Fall, Winter, Spring