Academic Course Descriptions
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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves
the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.
MUSIC COURSES
MUSC 111. MUSIC APPRECIATION
Open to all students. An introduction to perceptive music listening
through study of melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, etc. Extensive listening
to characteristic selections and major forms from different periods
of music. One semester; three credits
MUSC 112. WORLD MUSIC
This course is open to all students. It is an introduction to perceptive
music listening through the study of music from various cultures and
music traditions from around the world. One semester; three credits
MUSC 113. FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY
Open to all students. A study of the basic elements of music including
scales, intervals, triads, meter, note values, simple ear training,
harmony, sight singing. One semester; three credits
MUSC 115-116; 125-126; 135-136; 145-146. CHORALE
Performance-oriented class. Choral music of various periods and styles
studied, rehearsed and performed. Admission by audition. One credit
each semester. Offered in the Fall and Spring. Eight semesters; one
credit each
MUSC 117-118; 127-128; 137-138; 147-148. CB SINGERS
Special performing ensemble selected from Chorale membership. This group
provides numerous programs for campus, civic, and area activities during
the academic year. Two hours credit granted per semester. Includes chorale
participation. Offered in the Fall and Spring. Eight semesters; two
credits each
MUSC 131-132; 231-232; 331-332; 431-432. PRIVATE
PIANO INSTRUCTION
Arranged only by audition. One half-hour lesson per week is given for
which daily practice is required. Offered in the Fall and Spring. Eight
semesters; one credit each
MUSC 133-134; 233-234; 333-334; 433-434. PRIVATE
VOICE INSTRUCTION
Arranged only by audition. One half-hour lesson per week is given for
which daily practice is required. Offered in the Fall and Spring. Eight
semesters; one credit each
MUSC 141. CLASS VOICE I
Class instruction in basic techniques of breathing, tone production,
diction, and phrasing by using a simple song repertoire. Daily practice
required. Offered in the Fall and Spring. One semester; one credit
MUSC 142. CLASS VOICE II
Continuation of Class Voice I with group and individual instruction
in basic techniques of breathing, tone production, diction and phrasing
by using a simple song repertoire. Daily practice required. Offered
in the Fall and Spring. One semester; one credit
MUSC 151. CLASS PIANO I
A combination of group/private instruction in basic piano techniques
for students with very little or no prior training. Daily practice required.
Offered Fall and Spring, One semester; one credit
MUSC 152. CLASS PIANO II
Continuation of Class Piano I with group/private instruction in basic
piano techniques for students with very little or no prior training.
Daily practice required. Offered in the Fall and Spring. One semester;
one credit
MUSC 475. SENIOR RECITAL
A public recital using a culmination of music literature studied within
the department. Program will be evaluated and approved by instructor
prior to public performance. One semester; three credits
MUSC 480-485. SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC
Content and credit variable with interest and instructor. Prerequisite:
Approval by Department Chair. One semester; one to three credits
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