| MUS100 |
Introduction to Music |
DI |
3 cr. |
A non-technical distribution elective which explores music of all periods in Western culture and may include selected music of non- Western cultures. Emphasis is placed on how to listen to music. Three lecture hours per week. Attendance will be required for outside concerts. Fulfills a requirement for the Music minor and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS102 |
Music and the Humanities |
DI |
3 cr. |
A course about music and its relation to Western culture. Most attention is focused on music from the Renaissance to the present with concurrent developments in art, architecture, literature and philosophy. No prior knowledge of music is necessary. Attendance will be required for outside concerts. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills a requirement for Music minors and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS102N |
Music and Humanities I |
DI |
3 cr. |
A course about music and its relation to Western culture. Most attention is focused on music from the Renaissance to the present with concurrent developments in art, architecture, literature and philosophy. No prior knowledge of music is necessary. Attendance will be required for outside concerts. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills a requirement for Music minors and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS106N |
Piano Class I |
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3 cr. |
A course to develop musicianship through keyboard technique and music reading for students having little or no previous experience. Suitable for application in the classroom or personal use. Concert attendance may be required. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills a requirement for Music minors and concentration. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 106.
cr. |
| MUS109 |
Music for Today |
DI |
3 cr. |
A course based on the role of music heard in America. The study of musical elements is approached through rock, folk, jazz, and theatre music. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills a requirement for the Music minors and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS111 |
Seminar I for Music Majors |
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3 cr. |
This course will explore a variety of topics: Salem State College and its communities, the Salem/North Shore/Boston Music Scene, the Music major, a description of various careers in music, graduate school training in music, discussions of musical artistry and its relevance to educational goals, and other related areas. Required for all Music majors.
cr. |
| MUS112 |
Introduction to World Music |
DI/V |
3 cr. |
This course will explore a variety of topics: Salem State College and its communities, the Salem/North Shore/Boston Music Scene, the Music major, a description of various careers in music, graduate school training in music, discussions of musical artistry and its relevance to educational goals, and other related areas. Required for all Music majors.
cr. |
| MUS113 |
Music and Humanities II |
DI |
3 cr. |
A course about music and its relationship to Western culture. Attention is focused on music from the Baroque period through the present with concurrent developments in art, architecture, literature, and philosophy. NO prior knowledge of music is necessary. Attendance at concerts and/or art exhibits outside of class me be required. Satisfies a Music elective for Music minors. Three lecture hours per week. Offered every Spring semester.
cr. |
| MUS115 |
Piano Proficiency I |
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1 cr. |
The first of a two-semester sequence for Music majors, which teaches the fundamental skills required to play the piano, resulting in the successful completion of the required piano proficiency examination. Music reading and technical skill are emphasized, benefiting the integration of learning throughout the Music major, and aiding the acquisition of accompaniment skills. This course meets for 150 minutes per week, may be repeated, but may not be used for Music major credits.
cr. |
| MUS116 |
Piano Proficiency II |
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1 cr. |
The second of a two-semester sequence for Music majors, which teaches the fundamental skills, required to play the piano, resulting in the successful completion of the required piano proficiency examination. Music reading and technical skill are emphasized, benefiting the integration of learning throughout the Music major, and aiding the acquisition of accompaniment skills. This course meets for 150 minutes per week, may be repeated, but may not be used for Music major credits.
cr. |
| MUS120 |
Fundamentals of Music |
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3 cr. |
The second of a two-semester sequence for Music majors, which teaches the fundamental skills, required to play the piano, resulting in the successful completion of the required piano proficiency examination. Music reading and technical skill are emphasized, benefiting the integration of learning throughout the Music major, and aiding the acquisition of accompaniment skills. This course meets for 150 minutes per week, may be repeated, but may not be used for Music major credits.
cr. |
| MUS125 |
Instrumental Music Skills Class |
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3 cr. |
The second of a two-semester sequence for Music majors, which teaches the fundamental skills, required to play the piano, resulting in the successful completion of the required piano proficiency examination. Music reading and technical skill are emphasized, benefiting the integration of learning throughout the Music major, and aiding the acquisition of accompaniment skills. This course meets for 150 minutes per week, may be repeated, but may not be used for Music major credits.
cr. |
| MUS132N |
Music Theory I |
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3 cr. |
An introductory course to develop understanding of those symbols that translate musical sounds into notation. Course content includes clefs, scales, mode, chromatics and notation for rhythmic, melodic and harmonic sounds. Additional topics are dynamic signs, ear training, dictation and conducting. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills a requirement for the Music minors and concentration. Basic knowledge of the piano keyboard is recommended. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 132.
cr. |
| MUS136N |
Guitar Class I |
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3 cr. |
An introductory course to develop the ability to play classical guitar and to read music. Suitable for personal use or application in the classroom. Limited enrollment. Concert attendance will be required. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 136.
cr. |
| MUS140 |
College Wind Ensemble |
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1 cr. |
An instrumental wind/percussion ensemble studying, rehearsing, and performing literature suitable to the group’s instrumentation and development, including standard wind ensemble repertory. Three rehearsal hours per week. Open to all students with experience playing traditional woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. May be used to satisfy an ensemble credit for the music major and music minor.
cr. |
| MUS150 |
Concert Band |
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1 cr. |
A concert organization preparing a variety of band literature for performance at the college and off-campus. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours will be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music minor and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS154 |
Foundations Jazz Ensemble |
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1 cr. |
A concert organization preparing a variety of band literature for performance at the college and off-campus. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours will be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music minor and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS156 |
Jazz Band |
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1 cr. |
An instrumental organization specializing in learning the style of Big Band - Jazz rock arrangements and improvisations. Three rehearsal hours per week. Fulfills a requirement for Music minors and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS160 |
College Chorus |
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1 cr. |
A balanced group of singers (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) which prepares choral masterpieces and popular choral music for performance. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours will be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music minor and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS165 |
Chamber Singers |
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1 cr. |
A mixed chorus for the purpose of studying music for small vocal ensembles. Open to all singers. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours will be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music minor and concentration.
cr. |
| MUS170 |
Women's Chorale |
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1 cr. |
A vocal ensemble that studies and performs a wide range of repertoire for female voices. Three hours of rehearsal each week with several performances per semester. Open to all students. May be used to satisfy an ensemble credit for music majors and music minors. Extra performance hours and a dress code are required for performances. Course may be repeated for additional credit.
cr. |
| MUS180 |
Instrumental Chamber Ensembles |
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1 cr. |
A concert organization of small instrumental groups that prepare literature for performances on campus and off campus. These ensembles occasionally accompany other performing ensembles within the Music Department. One rehearsal per week as an ensemble with additional guided supervision by the instructor. The various ensembles may include those for woodwinds, brass, percussion, flutes saxophones and strings. Corequisite: MUS 150, MUS 156, MUS 160, or MUS 165.
cr. |
| MUS204 |
Voice Class |
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3 cr. |
A course using group instruction for the development of vocal technique and solo performance. Required for Theatre Music minors, Music concentration, and Primary and Secondary Clusters for Early Childhood Education and Education Studies majors. Three lecture hours per week.
cr. |
| MUS206N |
Piano Class II |
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3 cr. |
An intermediate level course to continue the development of musicianship, keyboard techniques and music reading skills. Concert attendance may be required. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills requirement for the Music minor and concentration. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 206. Music 176 Salem State College Catalog 2006-2008
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| MUS218 |
Jazz Theory and Improvisation I |
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3 cr. |
An intermediate level course to continue the development of musicianship, keyboard techniques and music reading skills. Concert attendance may be required. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills requirement for the Music minor and concentration. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 206. Music 176 Salem State College Catalog 2006-2008
cr. |
| MUS219 |
Songwriting |
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3 cr. |
This course will provide students with an introduction to songwriting techniques with an emphasis on the development of individual musical creativity. Emphasis will be placed on writing in standard song form and discussions on the relationship of speech patterns to melody. Projects, based on bass lines, rhythmic structures and harmonic progressions in a variety of styles, will be submitted in lead sheet format. Attendance of singer/songwriter performance required. Three lecture hours per week. Satisfies a music elective in the Music minor. Course offered every odd numbered Fall.Prerequisite: MUS132N
cr. |
| MUS232N |
Music Theory II |
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3 cr. |
| A continuation of Music Theory I, which includes figured bass and four-part writing, toward the goal of understanding Baroque theory concepts. Melodic construction and the musical period, along with other classical theory fundamentals are covered. cr. |
| MUS233 |
Aural Skills I |
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1 cr. |
A class in ear training and sight singing that includes interval and chord recognition, rhythmic training, melodic dictation, and solfege. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken by all music majors concurrently with MUS232N and MUS270. Three class hours per week.Prerequisite: MUS132N
cr. |
| MUS236 |
Guitar Class II |
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3 cr. |
A class in ear training and sight singing that includes interval and chord recognition, rhythmic training, melodic dictation, and solfege. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken by all music majors concurrently with MUS232N and MUS270. Three class hours per week.Prerequisite: MUS132N
cr. |
| MUS270 |
Music Literature to 1780 |
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3 cr. |
| This course covers the music literature from the Medieval through the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical periods, including the early works of Mozart and Haydn. Discussion will focus on how philosophical changes influenced compositional techniques and the evolution of instrumental and vocal forms. Representative musical examples will reflect changing styles. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class will be required. cr. |
| MUS271 |
Music Literature 1780 to 1914 |
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3 cr. |
| This course covers the music literature from the late Classical era of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven through the Romantic period and modernism of the early 20th Century. Musical discussions will focus on cultural shifts as manifested by the political and social ramifications of the Age of Reason up to World War I. Emphasis will center on the apex and gradual decline of tonal structures. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class will be required. cr. |
| MUS310P |
Computers and Music |
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3 cr. |
A study of synthesizer fundamentals and basic recording techniques. This is a hands-on approach to creating and combining electronic sounds. Multi-track recording and mixing will be done through the use of MIDI software. Elements of composition are discussed. No prior experience is necessary. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 310 or MUS 310N.
cr. |
| MUS317N |
Listening to Jazz |
DI |
3 cr. |
A study of the history of jazz music from its origins in the American South through the Golden Age of the Thirties and Forties to developments since World War II. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Concert attendance may be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music concentration. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 317.
cr. |
| MUS320 |
History of Rock Music |
DI/W |
3 cr. |
A study of the history of jazz music from its origins in the American South through the Golden Age of the Thirties and Forties to developments since World War II. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Concert attendance may be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music concentration. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 317.
cr. |
| MUS332 |
Music Theory III |
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3 cr. |
| Extended chords, orchestration of theoretical constructs, 19th Century Romantic harmonies, the fragmentation of tonality, and other concepts which continue the studies from Music Theory II. cr. |
| MUS333 |
Aural Skills II |
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1 cr. |
| Extended chords, orchestration of theoretical constructs, 19th Century Romantic harmonies, the fragmentation of tonality, and other concepts which continue the studies from Music Theory II. cr. |
| MUS336 |
Music of World Cultures |
V |
3 cr. |
A study of musical systems other than those of Western civilization. Ethnic music of selected cultures represented in local population concentrations will also be included. Suggested for History, Geography and Sociology majors or for certain Interdisciplinary Studies minors. Three lecture hours per week. Concert attendance may be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music concentration.
cr. |
| MUS340 |
Applied Music - Piano |
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1 cr. |
A study of musical systems other than those of Western civilization. Ethnic music of selected cultures represented in local population concentrations will also be included. Suggested for History, Geography and Sociology majors or for certain Interdisciplinary Studies minors. Three lecture hours per week. Concert attendance may be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music concentration.
cr. |
| MUS350 |
Applied Music - Voice |
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1 cr. |
A study of musical systems other than those of Western civilization. Ethnic music of selected cultures represented in local population concentrations will also be included. Suggested for History, Geography and Sociology majors or for certain Interdisciplinary Studies minors. Three lecture hours per week. Concert attendance may be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music concentration.
cr. |
| MUS360 |
Applied Music - Instrumental |
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1 cr. |
A study of musical systems other than those of Western civilization. Ethnic music of selected cultures represented in local population concentrations will also be included. Suggested for History, Geography and Sociology majors or for certain Interdisciplinary Studies minors. Three lecture hours per week. Concert attendance may be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music concentration.
cr. |
| MUS365 |
Introduction to Conducting |
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3 cr. |
A study of musical systems other than those of Western civilization. Ethnic music of selected cultures represented in local population concentrations will also be included. Suggested for History, Geography and Sociology majors or for certain Interdisciplinary Studies minors. Three lecture hours per week. Concert attendance may be required. Fulfills a requirement for the Music concentration.
cr. |
| MUS370 |
Music Literature After World War I |
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3 cr. |
| Concentrated study of repertoire from the 20th Century, Post-war European fascination with jazz, neoclassicism and serialism is geared to complement Music Theory IV. Ives, Cowell, Harris, Bernstein, and Copland are included from the American School. After World War II, the influences of popular music such as swing, jazz, and rock ‘n roll are studied in serious music of Adams, Corigliano, Zappa, and Glass. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class will be required. cr. |
| MUS403P |
Music Composition |
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3 cr. |
| Concentrated study of repertoire from the 20th Century, Post-war European fascination with jazz, neoclassicism and serialism is geared to complement Music Theory IV. Ives, Cowell, Harris, Bernstein, and Copland are included from the American School. After World War II, the influences of popular music such as swing, jazz, and rock ‘n roll are studied in serious music of Adams, Corigliano, Zappa, and Glass. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class will be required. cr. |
| MUS404 |
Orchestration |
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3 cr. |
| Concentrated study of repertoire from the 20th Century, Post-war European fascination with jazz, neoclassicism and serialism is geared to complement Music Theory IV. Ives, Cowell, Harris, Bernstein, and Copland are included from the American School. After World War II, the influences of popular music such as swing, jazz, and rock ‘n roll are studied in serious music of Adams, Corigliano, Zappa, and Glass. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class will be required. cr. |
| MUS410N |
Audio and Studio Technology |
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3 cr. |
A study of advanced synthesis and recording techniques including sound design and music notation programs. Students will have an opportunity to apply hands-on techniques covered in MUS 310N and to learn about state-of-the-art MIDI equipment, onboard-and outboard-recording equipment, and computer music programs. Multitrack analog-and digital-recording techniques will be used. Composition techniques will be discussed and practiced. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for MUS 410. MUS 310 or MUS 310N recommended.
cr. |
| MUS432 |
Music Theory IV |
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3 cr. |
| The end of tonality, modernism and its accompanying theoretical approaches, atonality, the evolution of twelve-tone theory, neoclassicism and its impact on the remaking of popular music theory, and commercial music theory since 1950. cr. |
| MUS500 |
Directed Study |
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3 cr. |
| This course provides the advanced student with an opportunity to take a course not listed in the catalog. cr. |
| MUS504 |
Seminar: Topics in Music |
|
3 cr. |
| This course provides the advanced student with an opportunity to take a course not listed in the catalog. cr. |
| MUS510 |
Internship in Music |
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3 cr. |
| An internship program under the auspices of selected educational, cultural, business, and service organizations will provide students with opportunities to work in areas directly related to their academic interests. Open only to Music concentration for BGS majors. cr. |
| MUS511 |
Seminar for Music Majors II |
W |
3 cr. |
| This Senior Seminar, a Capstone course for Music majors, is taken in the final curricular year and seeks to integrate and synthesize the knowledge gained in the music core. This course includes concert attendance as a class, and oral and written assignments based on these experiences. Undergraduate research is also emphasized, and topics are presented and discussed. Assignments may also include music composition and performance as applicable to each student. cr. |
