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Required of all freshman music majors enrolled in private applied music instruction or composition. Students perform or critique performance or composition of colleagues during one recital-seminar each week. Recital schedule rotated: one week, studio; next week, area; following, school recitals.

For students with little or no background in music. Course deals with beginning and rudimentary aspects of music including clefs, scales, chords, key signatures, melody, harmony, ear training, and aural perception.

For students with little or no background in music. Course deals with beginning and rudimentary aspects of music including clefs, scales, chords, key signatures, melody, harmony, ear training, and aural perception.

A one semester beginning piano class for non-majors.

Group instruction in voice, keyboard, and orchestral instruments for students not majoring in music. Previous experience in performance medium required. Enables student to enhance performance ability in performance area. May involve rental of instrument. Course may be repeated for credit.

Weekly twenty-five minute private applied lessons for music majors in Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy, Sound Recording Technology) and select Bachelor of Music (Composition, Multiple Woodwinds) degree programs. Topics include fundamentals of technique, development of musicianship skills and exploration of repertoire. Course expectations rise through successive semesters of applied instruction (quality and quantity of repertoire, increased technical and expressive demands, etc.).

Weekly twenty-five minute private applied lessons for music majors in Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy, Sound Recording Technology) and select Bachelor of Music (Composition, Multiple Woodwinds) degree programs. Topics include fundamentals of technique, development of musicianship skills and exploration of repertoire. Course expectations rise through successive semesters of applied instruction (quality and quantity of repertoire, increased technical and expressive demands, etc.)

(Required for all freshman oboe and bassoon majors.) The beginning fundamentals of reed making are covered including formation of blank and rudimentary scraping skills.

(Required for all freshman oboe and bassoon majors.) A continuation of Class I. The course covers shaping, gouging and refinement of scraping skills.

Introductory course for beginners on the harp. Hand position, finger exercises, and tone production.

Continuing development of tone and technique: elementary harp repertoire.

A course for students who do not successfully complete the rudiments proficiency exam required for entrance into MUS 123. Covers the fundamentals of scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, and rhythm.

One-semester course in basic vocal skills. Primary objective is to develop vocal technique for demonstration as instrumental or vocal conductor, and for choral participation.

Introduction to music in Western civilization: materials of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, musical structure and design, and musical style); various performance media. Major composers of each musical epoch discussed, musical examples listened to in class. Covers 19th century Romanticism; 18th century classicism; medieval, renaissance, and baroque music; the 20th century, and the American scene.

For students with little or no piano background. Development of beginning technique through major and minor scales and arpeggios, chord study, harmonization, transposition, sight reading, pedal usage, and improvisation.

For students with previous piano background or MUS 117. Development of technique through major and minor scales and arpeggios, chord study, harmonization, transposition, sight reading, pedal usage, improvisation, and repertoire. Barrier exam at end of course.

The course is an exploration of the art of music improvisation for self-expression. It is taught in a supportive, safe environment of non-judgment, in order to give students the freedom needed to create music spontaneously. The voice is considered the primary instrument. Drums, and other World Music instruments will be provided. Other instruments primary, secondary, or otherwise, may be used in the class.

Attendance at a minimum of eight approved concerts (including faculty solo and ensemble recitals, Western New York Chamber Orchestra, visiting artists, and major student ensembles) each semester.

Course deals with various aspects of ear training including melodic, harmonic, and formal perception as well as sightsinging skills.

A continuation of MUS 121 dealing with various aspects of ear training including melodic, harmonic, and formal perceptions as well as sightsinging skills.

Course deals with elements of counterpoint, harmony, rhythm, and phrase analysis. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Rudiments Exam.

A continuation of MUS 122 dealing with more advanced aspects of harmony, melody, form, and style analysis.

Weekly hour private applied instruction for music majors in Bachelor of Music in Performance and Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree programs.

Weekly hour private applied instruction for music majors in Bachelor of Music in Performance and Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree programs.

Weekly hour private applied instruction for music majors in the Bachelor of Music Composition program.

Weekly hour private applied instruction for music majors in the Bachelor of Music Composition program.

Introduction to composition, covering the various concepts inherent in composition, with an emphasis on creativity and performance. Students will be expected to begin to understand their own creative process and demonstrate their knowledge through composition projects.

Introduction to composition, covering the various concepts inherent in composition, with an emphasis on creativity and performance. Students will be expected to begin to understand their own creative process and demonstrate their knowledge through composition projects.

Study of solfege and conducting as basic tools of musicianship.

Study of solfege and conducting as basic tools of musicianship.

One 7-week course in a two-semester sequence intended to give singers an understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a thorough application of IPA symbols to the sounds of English diction. The course is designed for voice students in all music curricula, and may be taken by students from other majors as well.

One 7-week course in a two-semester sequence intended to give singers an understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a thorough application of IPA symbols to the sounds of Italian diction. The course is designed for voice students in all music curricula, and may be taken by students from other majors as well.

One 7-week course in a two-semester sequence intended to give singers an understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a thorough application of IPA symbols to the sounds of German diction. The course is designed for voice students in all music curricula, and may be taken by students from other majors as well.

One 7-week course in a two-semester sequence intended to give singers an understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a thorough application of IPA symbols to the sounds of French diction. The course is designed for voice students in all music curricula, and may be taken by students from other majors as well.

An introduction to the study of music at the university level, to careers in music and to music in general. Much of the course involves a theoretical and musicological survey of musical style in cultures throughout the world, creating a foundation for musical understanding in later academic studies.

An introduction to the study of music at the university level, to careers in music and to music in general. Much of the course involves a theoretical and musicological survey of musical style in cultures throughout the world, creating a foundation for musical understanding in later academic studies.

Required of all first-year music majors enrolled in MUS 127-128. One recital/seminar per week, in which students perform and/or critique performances and compositions of colleagues. Recital schedule rotates from studio, to area, to school. Regular faculty and guest presentations and master classes are included.

Required of all first-year music majors enrolled in MUS 127-128. One recital/seminar per week, in which students perform and/or critique performances and compositions of colleagues. Recital schedule rotates from studio, to area, to school. Regular faculty and guest presentations and master classes are included.