Theoretical
and Historical Courses
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100 Rudiments of Music
A study of the
rudiments of music; pitch and rhythmic notation, scales, key signatures,
intervals, triads, basic music reading skills and aural skills.
For non-music majors and pre-music majors. (Offered irregularly.)
1 credit.
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101 Introduction to Music
For non-music
majors only. A course designed to give the student a grasp of
the major styles and trends of Western music, from Gregorian chant
to the present. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.
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102 Compendium of Western Music History
For music
majors only. A course designed to give the music student a grasp
of the major styles and trends of Western music, from Gregorian
chant to the present. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
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133 Theory I
Scales, intervals,
triads, inversions, non-harmonic tones, analysis, ear training,
sight singing, keyboard harmony. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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134 Theory II
Continuation
of Theory I. (Offered spring semester.)
3 credits.
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222 Musical Cultures of the World CH II
A survey of
non-western musical traditions with focus on Africa (section 1),
Asia (section 2) and Latin America (section 3). (Offered in sequence
every semester.) 3 credits.
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225 Diction for Singers
An in-depth
study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its pronunciation
and application for singers to English, Italian, French, and German.
(Offered spring semester.) 2 credits.
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226 Vocal Pedagogy
Prerequisite,
minimum of two years of vocal study. Fundamentals of vocal pedagogy
with emphasis on historical background, comparative vocal methods,
physiology, voice classification, and practical application to teaching
individuals of all ages. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.)
2 credits.
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227 Song Literature
A study of selected
song literature primarily from Germany, France, England, and the
United States. Includes study of biographical information on selected
composers and poets, style, and interpretation. (Offered fall semester,
alternate years.) 1 credit.
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228 Guitar Repertoire
A study of selected
literature for the guitar, lute, and vihuela; includes early lute
and vihuela music of the Renaissance, four- and five-course Baroque
guitar, and the six-string classical guitar from the early 19th
century to the present. (May be repeated for credit.) 1 credit.
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233 Theory III
Continuation
of Theory II, including 9th, 11th, 13th chord structures, modulation,
altered chords, analysis, advanced ear training, sight singing,
keyboard harmony. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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234 Theory IV
Continuation
of Theory III, including chromatic harmony and the harmonic and
contrapuntal devices of the 20th century. (Offered spring semester.)
3 credits.
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261 Introduction to Music Therapy I
This first course
in music therapy is designed to provide a broad overview of the
field of music therapy, including history, theory, and current practice.
(Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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262 Introduction to Music Therapy II
Prerequisite,
Mus 261 and instructor's consent. This class will focus on the
continued development of clinical skills in music therapy. The emphasis
will be on music, musical materials and (functional) guitar, keyboard
and vocal performance as they are used in a music therapy setting.
(Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
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301 Music History and Literature I
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. Students study the period of antiquity,
Middle Ages, and Renaissance. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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302 Music History and Literature II CH I
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. Students study the Baroque and Classical
periods. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
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303 Music History and Literature III CH I
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. Students study the Romantic period. (Offered
fall semester.) 3 credits.
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304 Music History and Literature IV
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. Students learn about the 20th century.
(Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
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327 Modal Counterpoint
Contrapuntal
techniques as practiced by composers of the 16th century. (Offered
fall semester.) 2 credits.
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328 Tonal Counterpoint
Contrapuntal
techniques as practiced by composers of the 18th century. (Offered
spring semester.) 2 credits.
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330 Form and Harmonic Analysis
Students analyze
simple structural elements, binary and ternary forms, and larger
forms from the Baroque to the first half of the 20th century. (Offered
fall semester.)
2 credits.
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361 Introduction to Music Therapy III
Prerequisite,
Mus 262 and instructor's consent. Provides an opportunity for
each student to develop clinical skills in music therapy. This class
is the third in a four-semester sequence of classes, all of which
are focused on this goal. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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362 Inşuence of Music on Behavior
Review of historical,
physiological, sociological, and psychological data concerning music
and behavior. Students also explore uses and effects of music on
individuals and groups. The course provides an environment for each
student to learn about and experience the use of music as an instrument
of change. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
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377 Music Composition
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. A structured approach to composing music,
from small to larger complex forms. (Offered every semester.) (May
be repeated for credit.)
2 credits.
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440 Orchestration
Instrumentation
and scoring for orchestra and ensembles. (Offered spring semester.)
2 credits.
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450 Choral Conducting I
Patterns and
techniques used in development and training of choral groups. (Offered
fall semester.) 2 credits.
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451 Choral Conducting II
Continuation
of Choral Conducting I, including choral repertory. (Offered spring
semester.) 2 credits.
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452 Instrumental Conducting I
Baton
techniques, score reading, interpretation, repertory, laboratory
practice. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits.
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453 Instrumental Conducting II
Continuation
of Instrumental Conducting I. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits.
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454 Principles of Conducting
Basic techniques
of baton, score study, analysis, and interpretation appropriate
for leading choral and instrumental groups. (Offered fall semester.)
2 credits.
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455 Music for the Elementary Classroom
Not open
to music majors. Materials and methods for elementary school
music teaching. Laboratory and accompanying lectures, demonstration
teaching, and elementary classroom observation. (Offered irregularly.)
3 credits.
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457 Practicum in Choral Literature and Pedagogy
Intensive study
of literature appropriate for high school choirs and smaller vocal
ensembles. (Offered every third semester.) 3 credits.
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458 Practicum in Instrumental Literature and
Pedagogy
Intensive study
of literature appropriate for junior and senior high school bands
and orchestras. (Offered every third semester.) 3 credits.
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459 Practicum in Elementary School Literature and Pedagogy
Study of literature
and materials appropriate for elementary, middle, and junior high
school classrooms. (Offered every third semester.) 3 credits.
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461 Psychology of Music
Prerequisite,
Phys 203 Acoustics of Music. The goal of this course is to provide
information and experience in the study of measurable responses
to music such as changes in physical and cognitive functioning.
(Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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463 Clinical Experience
Prerequisite,
Mus 462 and instructor's consent. To provide an opportunity
for each student to conduct music therapy sessions in order to gain
experience in working directly with clients; and to develop skill
in observing and understanding behaviors in both individual (one-to-one)
or group interaction. (Offered every semester.) (May be repeated
for credit.) 1 credit.
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490 Music Therapy Internship
This is a comprehensive
clinical experience provided for students who have completed all
other academic course requirements leading to national board certification
as a music therapist with the American Music Therapy Association.
Students may apply to any hospital, clinic, institution, or school
which has been approved by AMTA and the academic advisor for music
therapy at Chapman University. Each student will be required to
fulfill 1040 hours of clinical music therapy experience over a six-month
period. Specific tasks related to the completion of the three credits
will be defined by the individual institution personnel, primarily
the music therapy clinical director. (Offered every semester.) 3
credits.
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496 Seminar
Study of individual
major composers or specific periods. Subjects vary. (Offered irregularly.)
2 credits.
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497 Private Instruction
Special study
in music history, theory, composition, or conducting. Fee: $80 per
credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits.
Applied
Courses
All undergraduate
private instruction courses carry one credit for a half-hour weekly
lesson per semester (Fee: $105), or two credits for one hour of
instruction (Fee: $210). All class instruction in piano or voice
carries one credit per semester (Fee: $55.) All applied courses
may be repeated for credit.
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103 Guitar
1-2 credits.
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104 Piano
1-2 credits.
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105 Voice Class
1 credit.
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106 Voice
1-2 credits.
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111 Accompanying Class
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. Students develop skills in piano accompaniment
of vocal or instrumental performance. H credit.
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113 Beginning Guitar Class
1 credit.
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114 Beginning Piano Class
1 credit.
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116 Master Class
Periodic meetings
of students enrolled in similar private lesson instruction to study
solo and ensemble repertory, pedagogical materials, and teaching
methods. (Section 1, keyboard; section 2, orchestral instrument;
section 3, guitar; section 4, voice.) Graded on a pass/no pass basis.
H credit.
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120 Organ
1-2 credits.
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123 Orchestral Instruments
1-2 credits.
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124 String Class
Students learn
the technique and pedagogy of string instruments. (Offered fall
semester.) 1 credit.
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125 Woodwind Class
Students learn
the technique and pedagogy of woodwind instruments. (Offered spring
semester.) 1 credit.
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126 Brass Class
Students learn
the technique and pedagogy of brass instruments. (Offered spring
semester.) 1 credit.
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127 Percussion Class
Students learn
the technique and pedagogy of percussion instruments. (Offered fall
semester.) 1 credit.
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224 Introduction to Music Technology
Prerequisites,
knowledge of music notation and Cpsc 200, or instructor's consent.
Students will be introduced to developments in the area of electronic
music, computer uses in music, the musical instrument digital interface
(MIDI), multimedia production, and sound recording and editing techniques.
(Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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305 Advanced Guitar
1-2 credits.
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306 Advanced Voice
1-2 credits.
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311 Vocal Coaching
Prerequisite,
two years of private vocal instruction. Students will study
operatic arias and art song in Italian, French, German, and English.
Discussion of musical considerations relating to style and textual
considerations. (Fee: $105.) 1 credit.
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316 Master Class
Periodic meetings
of students enrolled in similar private lesson instruction to study
solo and ensemble repertory, pedagogical materials and teaching
methods. (section 1, keyboard; section 2, orchestral instrument;
section 3, guitar; section 4, voice.) H credit.
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320 Advanced Organ
1-2 credits.
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323 Advanced Orchestral Instruments
1-2 credits.
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404 Advanced Piano
1-2 credits.
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498 Senior Recital
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. 0 credit.
Ensemble
Courses
These courses
may be repeated for credit.
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207, 307 University Choir
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. 1 credit.
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208, 308 University Chorale
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. 1 credit.
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209, 309 University Singers
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. 1 credit.
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210, 310 Opera Chapman
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. 1 credit.
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213, 313 Symphony Orchestra
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. The symphony orchestra offers an orchestral
performance experience to qualified students of Chapman University
and members of the community. 1 credit.
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215, 315 Wind Ensemble
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. The wind ensemble offers performance experience
to qualified students at Chapman University. 1 credit.
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221, 321 Chamber Orchestra
Prerequisite,
instructor's consent. The chamber orchestra offers rehearsals
and performances in the study of representative music written for
the small orchestra. 1 credit.
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322 Small Ensembles
H credit.
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