Georgetown College Catalog
Department of Music
(MUS)
COURSES
(Effective Fall 2002)
101. Chorale. (1 hour) An
auditioned choral ensemble consisting of approximately 35-45 music
majors, minors and electives who choose to participate. The
Chorale performs a variety of choral repertoire, including major works
from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. Numerous
performances and concert tours are presented annually. [Fall and
Spring]
102. Concert Choir. (1 hour) A
non-auditioned choral ensemble with membership open to all students and
members of the college community. Participation is required
of all voice majors and voice minors. The ensemble will present Messiah during fall semester, and another major concert during
spring semester. Representative spring semester works include
Brahms' Requiem, Haydn's The Creation, Mozart's Requiem,
Mendelssohn's Elijah. The Concert Choir also performs
during Chapel and other on-campus services. [Fall and Spring]
103. Chamber Singers. (1/2
hour) An auditioned ensemble of approximately twelve-sixteen
voices which performs chamber choral literature. [Fall and Spring]
104. Opera Workshop. (1 hour)
Designed especially for voice majors with emphasis on study and
performance of important operatic works of all periods. Works
performed by the Opera Workshop in the past include: The
Marriage of Figaro, Mozart; Carmen, Bizet; Amahl and the
Night Visitors, Menotti; La Serva Padrona, Pergolesi; What
Men Live By, Martinu; The Lowland Sea, Wilder. [Spring]
105. Symphonic Band. (1 hour) A
large instrumental ensemble engaged in the preparation and performance
of a variety of music composed, arranged, or transcribed for wind and
percussion instruments. The Symphonic Band performs each semester
on campus, as well as engages in regional tours. Participation requires
the permission of the Director. Fighting Tiger Pep Band, an integral offering of the instrumental program at Georgetown College,
performs at home football and basketball games, and
travels throughout the country. Participation is open to students
from across campus with permission of the Director. [Fall and
Spring]
106A. Chamber Ensemble. (1/2
hour) Studies representative literature and performs both on and
off campus. Instrumentation may include wind and/or stringed
instruments. [Fall and Spring]
106B. Chapel Brass. (1/2 hour)
Each ensemble studies representative literature for each discipline and
performs for Chapel services, recitals, and other functions both on and
off campus. [Fall and Spring]
107. Music Appreciation. (2
hours) A study of the styles of music through listening, reading,
and lecture. A reading knowledge of music is not required.
Satisfies two hours of the general education requirements in Fine
Arts. A general course designed for students other than music
majors and minors. [Fall and Spring]
108. Jazz Ensemble. (1/2 hour)
A small instrumental group that studies jazz, rock, and popular music
idioms through rehearsal and performances. Audition
required. [Fall and Spring]
109. Handbells. (1/2 hour) An
ensemble of approximately twelve-fourteen persons engaged in the
preparation and performance of music composed for bells. [Fall and
Spring]
111/112. Basic Musicianship I and II.
(4 hours each) Fundamentals of musicianship, including aural and
writing skills, keyboard harmony, and analysis. Harmonic
vocabulary includes functional use of diatonic triads in major and
minor. Prerequisite: a satisfactory score on the written
diagnostic test; (C grade or better in MUS 111 for MUS 112). [Fall/Spring]
115. Women's Concert Choir. (1/2
hour) An ensemble of treble voices which performs literature of
all styles and periods.
127. Choral Literature. (2
hours) The study of choral literature with an emphasis on
literature which can be used with elementary, middle and secondary
school choral ensembles, as well as in church settings.
Prerequisites: MUS 125, 126. [Even Springs]
128. Instrumental Literature. (2
hours) The study of instrumental literature appropriate for use in
a public school instrumental setting (5-12). Emphasis will be
placed on literature and composers important to the successful concert,
marching or jazz band. Additionally, appropriate solo and ensemble
literature will also be discussed. Prerequisites: MUS 125,
126. [Even Springs]
153. Class Voice. (1 hour)
Study of the basic foundations of singing, designed for instrumental
music education majors and non-music majors/minors. [Fall]
200. Score Study and Styles. (3
hours) A survey of the stylistic characteristics of representative
musical works from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Periods,
including a study of the relevant musical scores. A reading
knowledge of music and successful completion of MUS 111 are required for
this course. [Spring]
211/212. Basic Musicianship III and IV. (4
hours each) Continuation of integrated study of fundamentals of
music and musicianship. Harmonic vocabulary includes non-harmonic
tones, seventh chords, modulation and altered chords.
Prerequisite: MUS 111-112 with grade of C or above; (C grade or better
in MUS 211 for MUS 212). [Fall/Spring]
213. Brass Instruments Class. (1
hour) A study of the fundamentals of playing and teaching brass
instruments. [Odd Springs]
214. Percussion Instruments Class. (1
hour) A study of the fundamentals of playing and teaching the
percussion instruments. [Even Falls]
215. Woodwind Instruments Class. (1
hour) A study of the fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind
instruments. [Even Springs]
216. Stringed Instruments Class. (1
hour) A study of the fundamentals of playing and teaching violin,
viola, cello and string bass. [Odd Falls]
217. Class Guitar. (1 hour)
This course involves group instruction on the guitar geared toward music
education majors in the vocal music track. Registration is also
open to other students who may desire to take the course as an
elective. [Fall/Spring]
233. Liberal Arts Conducting. (2
hours) Introduction to song leading for group singing.
Additional material will include basic music skills necessary for music
leading, organizing church music groups, and selecting literature.
MUS 233 will meet with MUS 335, but will also have one separate class
period per week. Prerequisite: MUS 107. [Fall]
270. Topics in Music. (1-3
hours) [On demand]
301. Vocal Pedagogy for Instrumentalists.
(1 hour) For B.M.E. instrumental music students, a study of the
physical and acoustical foundations of singing with direct emphasis upon
using this understanding in the teaching of singing, as well as
improving the vocal technique of the individual. This course
includes an introduction to English diction. MUS 301 will meet
twice each week--one class meeting concurrently with MUS 302, and one
class meeting separately. Prerequisite: MUS 162. [Odd
Falls]
302. Vocal Pedagogy. (2 hours)
A study of the physical and acoustical foundations of singing with
direct emphasis upon using this understanding in the teaching of
singing, as well as improving the individual's technique. This
course includes an introduction to English diction.
Prerequisite: MUS 162. [Odd Falls]
303. General Diction. (2 hours)
A study of Italian, German and French phonology for the singer.
This course includes intensive drills in pronunciation and the
International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: MUS 302, or
permission of the professor. [Even
Springs]
311. Counterpoint. (3 hours)
Strict (species) counterpoint approached in a contemporary manner after
Heinrich Schenker, with application to the composition of music.
Also includes the study of harmonic counterpoint in the music of J.S.
Bach. [Fall]
312. Form and Analysis. (3
hours) Musical form beginning with the phrase and ending with the
study of sonata form and the complete symphony. [Spring]
314. Foundations and Principles of Music
Education. (2 hours) The study of the
philosophical basis upon which modern music education rests.
Attention will be given to the historical foundations and current
influences and trends on music education today. [Fall]
315. Public School Music. (3
hours) Preparation for classroom teachers in elementary grades;
fundamentals of music, singing, eurhythmics, listening, creative
activities, planning use of adoptive texts. A course designed for
elementary education majors. [Spring]
316. Elementary Music Methods and Materials
(K-5). (3 hours) Study of the methodology, materials,
and techniques of teaching general and vocal music in grades K-5.
Classroom observation and teaching techniques are part of this
course. Emphasis is on group activities and materials for teaching
music to elementary school children. Classroom observation in the
schools is required. Prerequisite: MUS 314. [Even
Falls]
317. Secondary Vocal Methods and Materials (6-12).
(3 hours) Study of the techniques, methods and materials of
teaching general and vocal music at the middle school and high school
levels. Teacher competencies, teacher education, the instructional
process, and creative methods for teaching in the secondary schools are
examined. Latin diction will also be covered. Classroom
observations in the schools is required. Prerequisite: MUS
314. [Odd Springs]
318. Instrumental Music Methods and
Materials. (3 hours) Study of the techniques, methods
and materials of teaching instrumental music in the public school.
Teacher competencies, teacher education, the instructional process and
creative methods for teaching in the schools are examined.
Concepts concerning the administration and organization of instrumental
programs in the public schools are also examined. Classroom
observation and laboratory experience in the public school is
required. Prerequisites: MUS 314. [Odd Falls]
319. Computer Music and Classroom Technology.
(3 hours) Study of the fundamental components of MIDI computer
music hardware/software, and applications of other classroom
technologies used in disseminating information and stimulating learning.
Prerequisites: MUS 111-112; Piano Proficiency requirement met, or
by permission of the professor. [Fall]
320. Advanced Instrumental Methods.
(2 hours) An in-depth continuation of MUS 318 Instrumental Music
Methods and Materials. Specific attention will be given to the
skills and abilities which will enable students to successfully
supervise and administer instrumental programs in the public
school. Emphasis will include a "total program" concept
including techniques appropriate to the school concert, jazz and
marching bands, as well as small ensembles. Special topics will
include literature and score study for the concert band, style and
interpretation for jazz band, computer-generated charting and notation
for marching band, and literature and structure of small
ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 318. [Even Falls]
335. Fundamentals of Conducting. (2
hours) A study of the fundamentals of conducting and rehearsal
with emphasis on beginning technique applicable to music
ensembles. Reading of musical scores with application via
recordings and laboratory experience with music ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUS 112. [Fall]
336. Advanced Choral Conducting. (2
hours) A study of specialized techniques of conducting and
rehearsal techniques applicable to choral ensembles. Reading and
study of choral scores with application via recordings and laboratory
experience with choral ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS
335. [Odd Springs]
337. Advanced Instrumental Conducting.
(2 hours) A study of specialized techniques of conducting and
rehearsal techniques applicable to instrumental ensembles. Reading
and study of instrumental scores with application via recording and
laboratory experience with instrumental ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUS 335. [Odd Springs]
412. Arranging and Orchestration. (3
hours) Study of techniques used in instrumentation, arranging and
adapting music for a variety of school ensembles. Study of
principles of orchestration used in scoring music for orchestra and
band. Prerequisites: MUS 111-212. [Fall]
415. Church Music Administration. (2
hours) A study of the philosophy of the music ministry, with
emphasis given to administering the choral and instrumental programs of
the church. [Odd Springs]
420. Advanced Instruments Class. (2
hours) A comprehensive study of instruments including the
woodwind, brass, percussion, string and handbell families.
Building upon skills, abilities and a knowledge base established in MUS
213-216, the course is designed to increase the understanding about each
family of instruments with a focus on the techniques, strategies and
materials appropriate to successful teaching in the public
schools. Prerequisites: MUS 213-216, 314, 318.
[Spring]
422. Hymnology. (2 hours) A
study of hymnology from Biblical times through the Twentieth
Century. [Odd Falls]
425. Music History to 1750. (3
hours) History of music from antiquity through 1750, related to
the history of civilization. Emphasis on musical styles and forms
through listening to representative works. [Fall]
426. Music History Since 1750. (3
hours) History of music from 1750 to the present. Emphasis
on musical styles and forms through listening to representative
works. [Spring]
440. Independent Study. (1-3 hours)
450. Seminar. (2 hours)
460. Music Internship. (1-3 hours)
470. Advanced Topics in Music. (1-3
hours) [On demand]
APPLIED MUSIC
149. Liberal Arts Piano Lab. (1
hour) Group instruction for students with a limited or no
background playing piano. The course will also include the
following topics: considerations when purchasing a piano, major
composers and performers of piano expertise, and piano
maintenance. [Fall and Spring]
155-156-157-158. Class Piano. (1 hour
each) Group instruction in piano employing the facilities of the
piano laboratory. Completing this sequence satisfies the Piano
Proficiency requirement for music majors. [Fall-Spring-Fall-Spring]
161. Applied Music. (1 hour)
Lower-level individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, band
instruments and stringed instruments, geared for the music minor or
elective. [Fall and Spring]
162. Applied Music. (2 hours)
Lower-level individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, band
instruments and stringed instruments, geared for the music major.
[Fall and Spring]
259. Accompanying Lab. (1 hour)
Group instruction in the skill of piano accompaniment. The course
will include the following segments: score analysis, rehearsal
preparation, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisites: MUS
161P or 162P. [Fall]
361. Applied Music. (1 hour)
Upper-level individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, band
instruments and stringed instruments, geared for the music minor or
elective. [Fall and Spring]
362. Applied Music. (2 hours)
Upper-level individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, band
instruments and stringed instruments, geared for the music major.
[Fall and Spring]
**At the time of a student's fourth jury (at the end of
the fourth semester of applied music study--the Continuation Jury
Examination), the music faculty will make a determination as to whether
or not the student will be allowed to proceed to applied music study at
the upper-division level. If, in the judgment of the music
faculty, the student is not ready for upper-division study, the student
must repeat applied music at the 100-level until the faculty agrees that
satisfactory proficiency has been attained.
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