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A music fundamentals course open to students of all disciplines. Musical literacy is not required, as the course will introduce students to the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyze, and listen. Topics include pitches and scales, intervals, clefs, rhythm, form, meter, phrases and cadences, and basic harmony. Majors and minors may be excused from this course or sections of it by examination.
CMUS 130 Aural Skills (1 SH)
Through regular, guided practice in a variety of aural skills exercises (ear training) both inside and outside of class, students will advance their understanding of and proficiency in the interval and chord recognition, pulse and meter identification, as well as dictation, recognition, and sight singing of diatonic materials in major and minor keys. Students will also advance their proficiency with rhythmic dictation and sight singing. Musicianship skills gained in this course are applicable to all areas of music performance, theory, and pedagogy.
CMUS 181 Music Theory I (3 SH)
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The landscape of music has changed. Being a good performer, composer, and music teacher are only a portion of the skills needed to build a successful music career in the 21st century. In this course students will learn the practical skills and knowledge necessary outside of the music studio to maximize their ability to build a career and life in music. Topics covered will include marketing your music, booking concerts, producing and distributing music, writing arts grants, and learning to engage the community. Offered alternating years. (Spring 20242026)
CMUS 411 Conducting I (4 SH)
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