Music

Introduction to the elements, genre, media and historical and stylistic periods of music. This course is a broad overview of music and musical styles including folk, religious, jazz, popular, classical and ethnic music. It will introduce musical concepts and focus on perceptive listening to music as it exists in the world. (F, S) ND:HUM

Introduction to fundamental elements of music through the study of rhythm, pitch, harmony, and other terminology. It develops or improves skills in reading and writing (notating) music, using a piano keyboard as a reference, understanding key signatures, and harmonizing melodies. (F, S) ND:HUM

Concert Band is dedicated to the rehearsal of a wide variety of music and includes several performances per semester. Rehearsals are twice a week. Additional sectional rehearsals are scheduled as needed. Course may be repeated. (F, S)

Concert Choir is dedicated to performing a wide variety of music and includes several performances per semester. Group rehearsals are two times a week. Additional sectional rehearsals are scheduled as needed. Course may be repeated. (F, S)

Understanding of musical elements and the theory of written music. Music notation, key relationships, rhythm and harmony are stressed. Required for music majors. Corequisite: MUSC 123. (F)

Aural training in sight singing, intervals, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Required for music majors. Corequisite: MUSC 122. (F)

A continuation of Music Theory I. A more in-depth understanding of musical elements and the theory of written music. Music notation, key relationships, rhythm and harmony are stressed. Required for music majors. Prerequisite: MUSC 122. Corequisite: MUSC 125. (S)

Aural training in sight singing, intervals, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Required for music majors. Prerequisite: MUSC 123. Corequisite: MUSC 124. (S)

Jazz Band is an auditioned group that performs frequently for student and public functions throughout the tri-state area. It is a select group that plays primarily popular music including jazz, rock, country and funk. Instrumentation consists of a rhythm section, trumpets, trombones, and saxes. Rehearsals are twice a week. Course may be repeated (F, S)

Individualized instruction with emphasis on musicianship and repertoire. One-half hour private lesson per week. Limited enrollment, see instructor. Course may be repeated. (F, S)

Individualized instruction on concert band instruments with emphasis on musicianship and repertoire. One-half hour lesson per week. Limited enrollment, see instructor. Course may be repeated. (F, S)

Pop-Swing Choir is an auditioned group that performs for student and public functions throughout the tri-state area. It is a select group that sings primarily popular music. Rehearsals are twice a week. Course may be repeated. (F, S)

The purpose of this class is to aid music education and performance majors in the development of suitable piano skills. Proficiency at the piano is a necessary component for your growth as a musician and educator. A great deal of theory and pedagogy is integrated into this class to help you build the necessary skills to meet future expectations of competence within our profession. (F)

This class is a continuation of MUSC 160. The purpose of this class is to aid music education and performance majors in the development of suitable piano skills. Proficiency at the piano is a necessary component for your growth as a musician and educator. A great deal of theory and pedagogy is integrated into this class to help you build the necessary skills to meet future expectations of competence within out profession. (S)

This course is designed to enable the student to understand the basic principles of vocal production. This will be accomplished through observation, ensemble study, and performing. Course may be repeated. (F, S)

This course surveys a variety of technology, looking at aspects of both software and hardware applications, in service of music. We will look at notations software that allows us to write music with traditional notation. In addition, we will also look at several types of software that allows us to record and manipulate sound in a variety of different ways and with different approaches to user interface. We will also explore a variety of hardware used in the recording and creating process. In every case, students will have the opportunity to facilitate and demonstrate learning through several different projects over the course of the semester, making this a "hands-on" class in the great tradition of NDSCS coursework. (F, S)

This course presents a survey of popular music from 1900 to the present. The class provides a segmented review of variations in the form and the sociological impact of music. (F-Fargo, F/S-Wahpeton) ND:HUM

Individualized instruction with emphasis on musicianship and repertoire. One-half hour private lesson per week. Limited enrollment, see instructor. Course may be repeated. (F, S)

A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.

A course designed to meet special departmental needs. (F, S)