Music (MUSI) Course Descriptions

• MUSI 0001 Forum/Recital Attendance

  Prerequisite(s): Declared Music Major or Music Minor.

  A weekly convocation of the Department of Music in Belin Chapel. Activities include hymn singing and hymnology, student performances, and guest lectures. All registered students must perform once each semester. Students should review current Department of Music Handbook policies for specific details.

• MUSI 0002 Piano Proficiency

  Prerequisite(s): Declared Music Major.

  All Department of Music students (except Bachelor of Music piano majors) must enroll in Class Piano MUSI 1143, 1144, 1145, or 1146 until this proficiency is passed. Music majors must enroll in this course in order to take the piano proficiency exam, which is grades on a pass/fail basis. Students who pass Piano Proficiency upon entrance audition must enroll during their first semester. Students should review current Department of Music Handbook policies for specific details.

• MUSI 0003 Sophomore Review

  Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2323.

  A proficiency barrier to ensure students have developed the requisite skills needed for upper-level music courses. Requirements include an essay, performance, interview, and the Theory I-IV Cumulative Exam. Students should review current Department of Music Handbook policies for specific details.

• MUSI 1022 Theory I Lab

  Prerequisite(s): None.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 1322.

  A course designed to teach the aural and sight singing skills needed to complement MUSI 1322.

• MUSI 1023 Theory II Lab

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1022.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 1323.

  A course designed to teach the aural skills needed to complement MUSI 1323.

• MUSI 1111 Husky Band

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  An instrumental ensemble rehearing 4-6 hours per week, performing primarily for University Athletics and other HCU functions. This course may be repeated for credit. Open to non-music majors.

• MUSI 1113 University Singers

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  An ensemble that provides students the opportunity to develop vocal and choral skills in the rehearsal and performance of a wide variety of choral music. This course may be repeated for credit. Open to non-music majors.

• MUSI 1119 Opera Workshop Ensemble

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  Basic technical preparation and performance of individual scenes or complete operas, including dramatic exercises, improvisations, and the integration of music, acting, and opera staging, allowing students to experience all facets of production technique. This course may be repeated for credit.

• MUSI 1143 Class Piano I

  Prerequisite(s): Declared Music Major or Music Minor.

  Basic keyboard instruction for music majors and music minors whose applied instrument is not piano.

• MUSI 1144 Class Piano II

  Prerequisite(s): Declared Music Major or Music Minor and MUSI 1143 with a grade of “C” or higher.

  Continued basic keyboard instruction for non-piano majors.

• MUSI 1145 Class Piano III

  Prerequisite(s): Declared Music Major or Music Minor and MUSI 1144 with a grade of “C” or higher.

  Intermediate instruction in keyboard skills for non-piano majors.

• MUSI 1146 Class Piano IV

  Prerequisite(s): Declared Music Major or Music Minor and MUSI 1145 with a grade of “C” or higher.

  Advanced keyboard instruction directed toward demonstrated completion of Piano Proficiency requirements.

• MUSI 1181 Special Topics

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included. This course may be repeated for credit.

• MUSI 11B1 Horn

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11B2 Trumpet

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11B3 Trombone

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11B4 Euphonium

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11B5 Tuba

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11C1 Composition

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week in music composition.

• MUSI 11K1 Piano

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11K2 Organ

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11P1 Percussion

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11S1 Violin

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11S3 Cello

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One half hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11V1 Voice

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 11W2 Oboe

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 1256 English/Italian Diction

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  Introduction to the speech sounds and rhythms of the English and Italian languages as applied to vocal literature.

• MUSI 1257 French/German Diction

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  Introduction to the speech sounds and rhythms of German and French languages as applied to vocal literature.

• MUSI 12B1 Horn

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12B2 Trumpet

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12B3 Trombone

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum one annually is required.

• MUSI 12B4 Euphonium

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12B5 Tuba

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12C1 Composition

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week in music composition.

• MUSI 12G1 Classical Guitar

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12K1 Piano

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum one annually is required.

• MUSI 12P1 Percussion

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12S1 Violin

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on the Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12S3 Cello

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12S4 Double Bass

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12V1 Voice

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12W1 Flute

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 12W2 Oboe

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12W3 Clarinet

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12W4 Bassoon

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 12W5 Saxophone

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance on Department of Music Forum once annually is required.

• MUSI 1322 Theory I

  Prerequisite(s): None.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 1022.

  Music Theory I begins with a review of the rudiments of music (intervals, scales, keys, rhythm notation). Also covered are: an introduction to species counterpoint, basic triadic harmony, voice-leading principles, and non-chord tones. Additionally, ear-training and sightseeing lab includes aural/vocal work in parallel topics.

• MUSI 1323 Theory II

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1322.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 1123.

  An integrated course involving more in-depth analysis and elementary composition of melody, two-part, three-part, and four-part homophonic textures, binary and ternary forms, tonal harmony through secondary dominant chords, and near-related modulations. Music Theory courses must be taken in sequence.

• MUSI 1331 Music Appreciation

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  An exploration of the rich heritage of the Art Music of Western Civilization from a distinctly Christian worldview. Beginning with the foundation of the sacred music of the Church, this course traces the development of major musical forms across the eras of Baroque, Classical, Romance, and 20th century. Through listening to master works of music, reading curated articles, and writing personal reflections, students will discover how music reveals God’s beauty, order, and redemptive work in a broken world.

• MUSI 2022 Theory III Lab

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1023.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 2322.

  A course designed to teach the aural skills needed to complement MUSI 2322.

• MUSI 2023 Theory IV Lab

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2022.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 2323.

  A course designed to teach the aural skills needed to complement MUSI 2323.

• MUSI 2111 Schola Cantorum

  Prerequisite(s): Audition and Permission of the Director of Choral Activities.

  A select chamber ensemble which rehearses and performs the finest choral music from major historical periods. This course may be repeated for credit. Open to non-music majors.

• MUSI 2322 Theory III

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1323.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 2022.

  This course examines the rudiments of analysis of larger 17th-19th Century forms, Chromatic Harmony (altered and borrowed harmony in particular) integrated with analysis and basic composition techniques. It includes Theme and Variations (Cantus Firmus or Continuous Variations) and Sectional Theme and Variations.

• MUSI 2323 Theory IV

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2322.
  Corequisite(s): MUSI 2023.

  This course includes the study of chromatic harmony/remote modulation techniques, large-scale form analysis (Sonata-Allegro and Sonata-Rondo), study of contrapuntal forms, and comprehensive analysis with attention to thematic growth processes.

• MUSI 2351 Music History and Literature I

  Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1322 and MUSI 1022.
  Corequisite(s): None.
  Fee(s): Music Literature Fee.

  In-depth survey of European music from the Medieval through the Renaissance periods. Emphasis on the lives, representative works, and cultural context of major composers from historical, analytical, and critical perspectives. Development of skills necessary to identify, define, and analyze the various musical genres, forms, and style characteristics.

• MUSI 2352 Music History and Literature II

  Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1323 and MUSI 1023.
  Corequisite(s): None.
  Fee(s): Music Literature Fee.

  In-depth survey of European music from the Baroque through the Classical periods. Emphasis on lives, representative works, and cultural context of major composers from historical, analytical, and critical perspectives. Development of skills necessary to identify, define, and analyze the various musical genres, forms, and style characteristics.

• MUSI 3090 Performance Recital

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003.

  A solo recital of at least thirty minutes but not more than forty minutes of music usually performed at the end of the sixth semester of study. Required of all students majoring in music. A pre-recital hearing must be passed at least two weeks prior to the performance date.

• MUSI 31B4 Euphonium

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. This course is eligible only for fulfilling degree requirements with permission of the Program Coordinator of Music and the Chair of the Department of Music. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 31K1 Piano

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. This course is eligible only for fulfilling degree requirements with permission of the Program Coordinator of Music and the Chair of the Department of Music. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 31V1 Voice

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half hour private lesson per week. This course is eligible only for fulfilling degree requirements with permission of the Program Coordinator of Music and the Chair of the Department of Music. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 31W4 Bassoon

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One half-hour private lesson per week. This course is eligible only for fulfilling degree requirements with permission of the Program Coordinator of Music and the Chair of the Department of Music. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 3265 Choral Arranging

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003.

  The course provides practical study of the techniques needed for arranging choral music. Includes setting music for worship, secular situations, choral counterpoint, chorale textures, and study of varying accompaniment styles.

• MUSI 3266 Conducting I

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003.

  This course seeks to develop basic technique, style, and interpretation in order to conduct small and large works for ensembles.

• MUSI 3267 Conducting II

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003 and MUSI 3266.

  This course continues to develop advanced techniques, style, and interpretation as it applies to conducting ensembles.

• MUSI 32B1 Horn

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32B5 Tuba

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32C1 Composition

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week in music composition.

• MUSI 32K1 Piano

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32P1 Percussion

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32S1 Violin

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One half hour private lesson per week. This course is eligible only for fulfilling degree requirements with permission of the Program Coordinator of Music and the Chair of the Department of Music. A minimum of one hour per day of individual practice is required.

• MUSI 32S3 Cello

  Prerequisite(s): None.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32V1 Voice

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32W1 Flute

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32W3 Clarinet

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32W4 Bassoon

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 32W5 Saxophone

  Prerequisite(s): Admittance to the Department of Music through audition. Auditions can be scheduled at hc.edu/MusicAudition.

  One hour private lesson per week. A minimum of two hours per day of individual practice and solo performance of a required recital before graduation is required.

• MUSI 3322 Theory V: Contemporary Theory

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003 and MUSI 2323.

  This course is a study of new compositional materials and analytical techniques in the 20th Century and includes intensive work in aural skills. It is a continuation of skills and techniques introduced in MUSI 2322 and MUSI 2323.

• MUSI 3351 Music History and Literature III

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2352.
  Corequisite(s): None.
  Fee(s): None.

  In-depth survey of European music of the Romantic period. Emphasis on the lives, representative works, and cultural context of major composers from historical, analytical, and critical perspectives. Development of skills necessary to identify, define, and analyze the various music genres, forms, and style characteristics.

• MUSI 3352 Music History and Literature IV

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3351.
  Corequisite(s): None.
  Fee(s): None.

  In-depth survey of European music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Emphasis on the lives, representative works, and cultural context of major composers from historical, analytical, and critical perspectives. Development of skills necessary to identify, define, and analyze the various musical genres, forms, and style characteristics.

• MUSI 3357 Vocal Literature I

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003.

  This course covers aspects of solo vocal art song in German, Italian, and lesser known languages, from its origins to the 20th century. An emphasis will be placed on the poetry and music from an historical and cultural perspective.

• MUSI 4090 Senior Recital

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003 and MUSI 3090.

  A solo recital of at least fifty minutes of music, usually performed at the end of the eighth semester of study. A pre-recital hearing must be passed at least two weeks prior to the performance date.

• MUSI 4300 Advanced Studies in Music

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003 and MUSI 2323 and MUSI 1023 and MUSI 3333 and MUSI 3334.

  An advanced study, critical analysis, and/or research-oriented course required for all BM and BA majors covering one or more of the following rotating special topics/areas: musicological or theoretical studies, musical works or literature, sacred music, notable composers, or advanced applied techniques. This course may be repeated for credit.

• MUSI 4355 Vocal Pedagogy

  Prerequisite(s): MUSI 0003.

  A historical and practical approach to the art of teaching voice. Emphasis is on research, writing, and observation, involving some student teaching as directed by the instructor.

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