Course Search Results

  • MUSC 1110: Music Theory I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Music Theory involves the study of the elements and structures of music and how they interact. Music Theory 1 covers basic principles of triads and seventh chords, non-chord tones, timbre, and texture, and explores the use of these in the context of tonal music. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and construct triads and seventh chords by root and type/quality, as well as using lead sheet chord symbols. 2. Identify and write standard non-chord tones. 3. Analyze diatonic, tonal music using Roman numerals. 4. Examine some of the common timbres and textures used in music. 5. Compose music with root-position triads that follows functional tonal progressions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: MUSC 1130. FA
    ShareMUSC 1110 - Music Theory I

  • MUSC 1120: Music Theory II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Music Theory involves the study of the elements and structures of music and how they interact. Music Theory II addresses part-writing, phrases, motives, and melodic structure. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and write standard non-chord tones. 2. Analyze basic components of a melody, including motives, contours, and other governing structures. 3. Diagram common phrase-level formal structures, including internal phrase shapes, phrase groupings, and cadence types. 4. Compose music using diatonic, tonal progressions that include triads and seventh chords in a variety of bass positions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1110. Corequisite: MUSC 1140. SP
    ShareMUSC 1120 - Music Theory II

  • MUSC 1130: Ear Training & Sight Singing I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of all Music majors. The first in a series of four ear training and sight singing courses dealing with aural and sight singing skills that parallel the theoretical material of Music Theory. Simple keyboard skills are necessary. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sing simple diatonic melodies in simple meters without aural assistance. 2. Sing simple diatonic melodies in compound meters without aural assistance. 3. Aurally dictate simple diatonic melodies in simple meters. 4. Aurally dictate simple diatonic melodies in compound meters. 5. Aurally identify standard musical intervals. 6. Aurally identify standard triads (major, minor, diminished, and augmented). Corequisites: MUSC 1110. FA
    ShareMUSC 1130 - Ear Training & Sight Singing I

  • MUSC 1140: Ear Training/Sight Singing II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of all Music majors. The second in a series of four ear training and sight singing courses dealing with aural and sight singing skills that parallel the theoretical material of Music Theory. Simple keyboard skills necessary. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Sing diatonic melodies with a variety of diatonic skips without aural assistance. 2. Aurally dictate diatonic melodies with a variety of diatonic skips. 3. Aurally identify triads and seventh chords by quality. 4. Aurally identify standard cadence types. Prerequisite: MUSC 1130. Corequisite: MUSC 1120. SP
    ShareMUSC 1140 - Ear Training/Sight Singing II

  • MUSC 1150R: Group Piano Instruction I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For non-Music majors and non-keyboard Music majors. Prepares Music majors for Piano Proficiency Exam. Introduction to reading music: treble and bass clef, proper piano technique, basic rhythm, music notation and elementary theory, including demonstrations, activities, opportunities for improvisation, individualized instruction, and solo and ensemble experience using electronic keyboards. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate elementary competency at the piano in note reading, rhythm, notation, and theory. 2. Students will perform basic elementary piano skills in technique, repertoire, and sight-reading. 3. Students will achieve elementary proficiency in harmonization, improvisation and transposition. FA, SP
    ShareMUSC 1150R - Group Piano Instruction I

  • MUSC 1160R: Group Piano Instruction II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For non-music majors and non-keyboard music majors. Prepares Music majors for Piano Proficiency Exam. Introduction to piano technique, music notation, elementary theory, reading, harmonization and transposition. Lab includes demonstrations, activities, opportunities for improvisation, individualized instruction and solo and ensemble experience using electronic keyboards. Prepares students to harmonize major and minor melodies, play major and minor scales, primary chords and arpeggios, sight-read, and perform repertoire. Repeatable up to 2 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate early intermediate competency in note reading, rhythm, notation, and theory. 2. Perform early intermediate skills in piano technique, repertoire, and sight-reading. 3. Achieve early intermediate proficiency in harmonization, improvisation and transposition. Prerequisite: MUSC 1150R. FA, SP
    ShareMUSC 1160R - Group Piano Instruction II

  • MUSC 1236: Survey of Jazz History (FA)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills Fine Arts General Education requirement. Introductory survey of jazz designed to introduce the content, history, and cultural contexts of jazz music. The spread, evolution, and exportation of jazz in relation to the growth of radio and the recording industry will be examined. Includes lecture, demonstration, listening, and group discussion of musical examples and cultural backgrounds. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the most important innovators in the art form and examine the nature of their contributions. 2. Investigate the cultural, sociological, economic, political, technological, and musical forces that shaped the music. 3. Evaluate how jazz history relates to the culture in which it resides, and how it relates to other music. FA
    ShareMUSC 1236 - Survey of Jazz History (FA)
    General Education Course

  • MUSC 1320R: Varsity Pep Band

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A performing ensemble for any interested instrumental musician who has previous experience playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Teaches the fundamentals of good ensemble playing and contributes to school spirit for events. Includes rehearsals and performances at designated basketball games, postseason games, pep rallies, and other presentations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with proficiency. 2. Perform with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. SP
    ShareMUSC 1320R - Varsity Pep Band

  • MUSC 1340R: Marching Band

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    The marching band is a performing ensemble that plays a vital role in the school spirit of the university community. The course is open to students of any major who have previous experience playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Includes rehearsals and performances at designated football games, post season games, pep rallies, and other presentations. The band will learn and perform music in a variety of popular and traditional styles, and exhibit movement with that music. Repeatable up to 8 credits, subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with proficiency. 2. Perform with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. FA
    ShareMUSC 1340R - Marching Band

  • MUSC 1360R: Drumline

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A performing percussion ensemble with an important role in supporting school spirit that is also an integral part of the Marching Band. The course is designed for instruction in technique on marching percussion instruments, reinforcement of listening skills, and performance opportunities. It is open to students of any major who have previous experience playing percussion instruments. Includes rehearsals and performances at designated football games, post season games, pep rallies, and other presentations. The drumline will learn and perform music in a variety of popular and traditional styles, and exhibit movement with that music. The drumline will rehearse during all marching band rehearsals, as well as separately. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to 1. Perform with proficiency. 2. Perform with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. FA
    ShareMUSC 1360R - Drumline