Sep 27, 2024

2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Music
	MSC 202 - Theory II 1 semester, 3 credits- Continuation of Theory I, this course deals in depth with the application of four-part harmonic writing, analyzing musical excerpts, and the study and application of non-harmonic tones. MSC 202L is required with this course. Prerequisite: MSC 201 or permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 202L - Theory II Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- This ear-training program further develops sight-singing and dictation skills. This course is required with MSC 202, Theory II. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 205 - Guitar Class I 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts Guitar Glass I includes the fundamentals of music and reading music onto the guitar, reading chord charts and performing a variety of accompaniment styles, reading guitar tablature, and an introduction to improvisation. This course will provide practical experience with musical styles ranging from Renaissance to Modern Popular music. Students are expected to use their own guitars for the class. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 206 - Piano Class I 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts Learn how to play the piano. Focuses on the elements of music and the fundamental skills of keyboard playing through learning pieces from a variety of music and styles from throughout history. Popular styles and playing using chord symbols are also discussed and incorporated. No formal musical training necessary. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 207 - Voice Class 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts; Oral Communication Designed for the student to begin the development of basic vocal technique through class ensemble and solo singing. Repertoire will be chosen from a broad spectrum of styles and periods. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 208 - Lyric Diction for Singers 1 semester, 3 credits- An introduction to the fundamentals of accurate and idiomatic pronunciation in the French, German, and Italian languages, with emphasis on classic lyric (sung) diction. Students learn to read and write in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and learn the process of analyzing and transcribing foreign pronunciation using the IPA. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 209 - Introduction to Musical Improvisation 1 Semester, 3 Credits- Designed to create both intuitive and cognitive hands-on learning opportunities in improvisation. Enables students to learn to improvise and interact with others in an improvisational context. Students will be able to improvise melodies in a spontaneous, freely creative way that fits within the structure of a given piece of music. Permission of instructor required for non-music majors and minors. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 210 - Music in Western Culture 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts Learn how to listen actively to music. Although focused on listening to western art music from throughout history, an engagement with a variety of styles of music and issues surrounding the creation and performance of music is also stressed. No formal musical training necessary. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 223 - Music in the Theater 1 semester, 3 credits- An examination of the relationship between music and drama. Consideration will be given to the historic aspects of this relationship as well as to specific works in the realm of opera, operetta, and the American musical. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 224 - Women and Music 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts Focuses on the music for and by women from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. The variety of music careers, including composing, performing, and teaching, will be addressed with an emphasis on women’s involvement with contemporary popular music, such as pop, rock, jazz, and country. Same as WGS 224. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 225 - Music and Society 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts Arranged topically (Music and Spirituality, Music and Politics, Music and War, Music and Gender, or Music and Ethnicity, and so forth), this course focuses on the interaction of culture and society with music of all kinds from the United States, Europe, and around the world. No formal musical training necessary. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 226 - American Music 1 semester, 3 Credits Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts A study of the history of American music from the Colonial period to the present, with special attention given to the interaction of musical styles and society. Analytical listening and comparison will form an important part of the course. Same as AMS 226. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 227 - History of Jazz 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts A study of the history of jazz from African music to contemporary trends and more popular forms. Emphasis will be placed on styles and performers. Analytical listening will be required. Same as AMS 227 and BLS 227. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 228 - Introduction to Music Business 1 Semester, 3 Credits- Provides students a broad overview of the music business, career opportunities available in the music industry, and related entrepreneurial fundamentals. Music business topics explored include copyright, publishing, the record business, licensing, the live music industry, arts administration, and new/future opportunities. Entrepreneurial topics explored include career planning, starting a business, marketing basics, and securing funds. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 229 - Survey of Popular Music 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts The course includes brief historical survey covering popular music to 1950, followed by a study of American and British rock and roll, pop, disco, and heavy metal, among other important genres. To be considered as well is music sound as “text” and the cultural, social, political and economic dimensions of popular music genres. No formal musical training necessary. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 240 - Chamber Orchestra 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts This large ensemble rehearses for a total of three hours per week and is open to musicians who play an orchestral instrument. The ensemble performs a wide variety of repertory, dating from the Baroque to the present, and presents a concert each semester of the academic year. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 242 - Symphonic Winds 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts This concert ensemble is devoted to the preparation and performance of the finest traditional and contemporary literature for wind and percussion instruments. Music majors and students from other academic areas find participation in this ensemble challenging and enjoyable. Open to all students with prior instrumental background, this ensemble performs at least four concerts per year. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 248 - Opera Workshop 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Opera Workshop is a large ensemble that introduces students to the process of preparation for the performance of musical drama. Through work on scenes from serious and light operas, students gain experience in musical preparation, the development of dramatic characterization, stage movement, blocking, and so forth. Scenes are performed in concert at the end of the semester. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 250 - Piano II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 250 - 278 - Applied Music II (for freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors) 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the student’s chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Students must also register in the music department for each of the following lessons: MSC 250 Piano II, MSC 251 Jazz Piano II, MSC 252 Organ II, MSC 253 Harpsichord II, MSC 254 Voice II, MSC 255 Violin II, MSC 256 Viola II, MSC 257 Cello II, MSC 258 String Bass II, MSC 259 Flute II, MSC 260 Oboe II, MSC 261 Clarinet II, MSC 262 Bassoon II, MSC 263 Saxophone II, MSC 264 Trumpet II, MSC 265 Trombone II, MSC 266 French Horn II, MSC 267 Baritone II, MSC 268 Tuba II, MSC 269 Percussion II, MSC 270 Classical Guitar II, MSC 271 Jazz Guitar II, MSC 272 Electric Guitar II, MSC 273 Electric Bass II, MSC 275 Composition II, MSC 276 Harp II, MSC 277 Vocal Jazz II, MSC 278 Applied Lessons in Conducting II. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 251 - Jazz Piano II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 252 - Organ II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 253 - Harpsichord II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 254 - Voice II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 255 - Violin II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 256 - Viola II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 257 - Cello II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 258 - String Bass II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 259 - Flute II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 260 - Oboe II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 261 - Clarinet II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 262 - Bassoon II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 263 - Saxophone II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 264 - Trumpet II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 265 - Trombone II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 266 - French Horn II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 267 - Baritone II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 268 - Tuba II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 269 - Percussion II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 270 - Classical Guitar II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 271 - Jazz Guitar II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 272 - Electric Guitar II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 273 - Electric Bass II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 275 - Composition II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 276 - Harp II 1 semester, 1/2 credit- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 277 - Vocal Jazz II 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the students chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 278 - Applied Lessons in Conducting II 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors. This is the introductory level of private instruction offering a more concentrated, thorough, and technical approach to the student’s chosen instrument. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 279 - Special Topics 1 semester, 3 credits- Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Same as HUM 279. Only open to Humanities or Music majors. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 280 - Special Topics 1 semester, 1-3 credits- The topics discussed in the seminar vary from semester to semester. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 301 - Theory III 1 semester, 3 credits- Theory III is a continuation of Theory II. Focuses on chromatic harmony: secondary function chords, mode mixing, Neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic spellings. Modulatory techniques are also studied. MSC 301AS is required with this course. Prerequisite: MSC 202 or equivalent. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 301L - Theory III Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- A continuation of Theory II, covers more advanced ear-training and sight-singing materials. These include more complicated rhythmic patterns, chromaticism, longer melodic phrases, and aural recognition of a variety of harmonic progressions. This course is required with MSC 301, Theory III. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 302 - Theory IV 1 semester, 3 credits- A continuation of Theory III, focuses on analyses of formal structures, including binary and ternary forms, sonata-allegro form, variation techniques, rondo form, and 18th-century counterpoint in the form of inventions and fugues. Concludes with an overview of late 19th- and 20th-century compositional procedures. MSC 302L is required with this course. Prerequisite: MSC 301 or equivalent. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 302L - Theory IV Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- Builds upon what is covered in Theory III and, in both the ear-training and sight-singing components of the course, covers more complicated rhythmic patterns, longer and more chromatic melodies, and four-part harmonic dictation. This course is required with MSC 302, Theory IV. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 303 - Composition 1 semester, 3 credits- An introduction to the creative process of musical composition. Students are guided to create their own works and to solve various formal and stylistic problems. Orchestration, the creation of musical scores, arranging, and music technology are addressed. Prerequisite: MSC 302 or permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 305 - Conducting 1 semester, 3 credits- Covers the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting techniques and is designed for all students interested in conducting musical ensembles. Fundamentals include basic metrical patterns, articulation, compound/mixed meter, basic score study, dynamic shading, cues, entrances, cutoffs, and uses of the left hand. All students have the opportunity to conduct several times throughout the semester. Prerequisite: MSC 202. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 306 - Piano Class II 1 semester, 3 credits- Primarily designed for music majors preparing for Piano Proficiency. Students must have completed Piano Class I or higher to be eligible. Emphasis will be placed on developing sight-reading ability, strengthening the student’s piano technique, improving musical styles and interpretation, and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 307 - Liturgical Music 1 Semester, 3 credits- A survey of liturgical music in the Roman Catholic tradition with a focus on theological principles that undergird liturgical music, including Tra le Sollecitudini, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship. Also includes a study of the repertoire used for the celebration of Mass including chant, polyphony and choral repertoire, hymnody, psalmody, and contemporary music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 310 - Music History and Literature I 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts An exploration of music history and literature in Western culture from antiquity through the Renaissance. Includes class work, readings from primary and secondary sources, score reading and listening assignments, which focus on representative composers and works from each period. Students are expected to understand, analyze, and identify various specific features related to musical styles. Prerequisites: MSC 202 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 311 - Music History and Literature II 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II Through primary and secondary sources, this course explores the history and literature of music in Western culture from the Baroque and the Classical periods (1600-1800). Class work and listening assignments focus on representative works and composers from each period. Students will be expected to understand, analyze, and identify through listening exercises and score reading various musical features related to musical styles. Prerequisites: MSC 202 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 312 - Music History and Literature III 1 semester, 3 credits- Through primary and secondary sources, this course explores the history and literature of music in Western culture from the Romantic and Modern periods (from 1800). Class work and listening assignments focus on representative works and composers from each period. Students will be expected to understand, analyze, and identify- through listening exercises and score reading-various features relating to musical styles. Prerequisites: MSC 202 or permission of the instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 316 - Teaching Music 1 semester, 3 credits- This course for music education students examines the historical, general principles, and current trends of music education. Students are familiarized with the National Standards in the Arts as well as the Rhode Island Teachers Standards. Skills associated with multiculturalism, interdisciplinary formats, and technology in the classroom are addressed. Lessons are designed and presented, and classroom observations in the schools are required. Previously MSC 230. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 317 - Teaching General Music in Elementary School 1 semester, 3 credits- Designed to acquaint the music education student with a variety of instructional approaches, materials, and activities for the elementary general music program, based on a conceptual, developmental understanding of musical learning. Curriculum, classroom management, organization, and appropriate teaching strategies will be considered. Previously MSC 330. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 317L - Teaching General Music in Elementary School: Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- This field experience is taken concurrently with MSC 317. Previously MSC 330L. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 318 - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal 1 semester, 4 credits (with field experience)- Introduces the music education student to various pragmatic approaches to becoming an exemplary secondary music teacher. The student studies and demonstrates rehearsal techniques, score preparation, knowledge of repertoire, methods of selecting appropriate works, and group vocal techniques. Long-range planning, budget preparations, evaluations, concert planning, and public relations also are considered. Previously MSC 331. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 318L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- This field experience is taken concurrently with MSC 331. Previously MSC 331L. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 319 - Teaching Music in Secondary School: Instrumental 1 semester, 3 credits- This music education class covers techniques of teaching instrumental music primarily in the secondary school. Some middle school techniques will be included as well as strategies for secondary general music. Previously MSC 332. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 319L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Instrumental Lab 1 semester, 1 credit- This field experience is taken concurrently with MSC 319. Previously MSC 332L. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 320 - Music in World Cultures 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity; Fine Arts Study of world music wherein students investigate factors related to world musical practices. Students learn about methodologies culminating in a presentation of their research on music practiced locally. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 325 - Women, Gender, and Race in Popular Music, 1950 to the Present 1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts; Diversity Students learn about and experience music by white, black, and brown women involved in popular music as performers, songwriters, and singers from the 1920s to the present. The course emphasizes issues such as gender identity, gender-bending, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and institutions of control in popular music. Prerequisite: Not open to first-year students. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 326 - Music of East Asia 1 Semester, 3 credits- Examines a variety of musical genres found in China, Japan, and Korea, including native musical traditions, contemporary popular forms, and Western art music adaptations, from throughout history to the present. Also examined are various social and cultural forces that shape and have shaped music from these three countries. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 333 - Teaching Brass and Percussion 1 semester, 1 credit- Covers the basic techniques of teaching and playing brass and percussion instruments. The following will be covered: fundamentals of tone production, fingering, teaching materials, pedagogy, and use of these instruments in bands, orchestras, and chamber music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 334 - Teaching Woodwinds 1 semester, 1 credit- Covers the basic techniques of teaching and playing woodwind instruments. The following will be covered: fundamentals of tone production, fingering, teaching materials, pedagogy, and use of woodwind instruments in bands, orchestras, and chamber music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 335 - Teaching Strings 1 semester, 1 credit- Covers the basic techniques of teaching and playing string instruments, including: fundamentals of tone production, fingering, teaching materials, pedagogy, and use of string instruments in orchestra and chamber music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 336 - Audio Recording Techniques 1 semester, 3 credits- Provides students with the opportunity to investigate the technology, concepts, and techniques for recording acoustic instruments in an open studio environment using Pro Tools DAW and through hands-on experiences in a lab environment. Topics that include studio recording and mixing, microphone selection, and placement, signal paths, signal processing, studio acoustics, mixing, mastering, troubleshooting, and other related subjects Prerequisite: MSC 136 or permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 337 - Songwriting 1 semester, 3 credits- Designed to provide students the opportunity to explore, discover, and articulate the elements needed to model and emulate music of any genre by examining popular music of selected decades. Topics include modern songwriting techniques, song lyric theory, song form, melodic development, pop harmony, and rhythmic grooves. Students will compose and record a number of original songs for the course. Prerequisites: MSC 136 and MSC 101 or MSC 201 or permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 338 - Contemporary Arranging 1 semester, 3 credits- Provides students with the skills required to produce and arrange music in a contemporary setting. Through the study of scores and recordings, the course familiarizes students with the range, timbre, and idiomatic tendencies of wind, brass, string, and percussion instruments and explores the core principles of arranging and orchestration as they apply to small and medium ensembles. Prerequisites: MSC 136 and MSC 201 or permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 339 - Advanced Digital Audio and MIDI Production 1 semester, 3 credits- This course covers various techniques used for producing music and visual productions. Topics include music production software and hardware, microphones, signal processing, digital audio workstations, MIDI, ADSR envelopes, sound generators, synthesizers, automation, sampling, digital effects, arpeggiators, synchronized production sound, and mixing and composing for visuals. Projects emphasize musical composition and production, utilizing music notation, audio production, sequencing, synthesis, and sampling. Prerequisites: MSC 136 and MSC 101 or MSC 201. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 340 - Virtual Orchestration 1 semester, 3 credits- A project-based course addressing the basics of MIDI orchestration through the creation of sample-based orchestral mock-ups. Through score study and recordings, students will explore idiomatic orchestration based on standard practices of classical music and film scoring. Emphasis is placed on technical considerations and applications to arranging and orchestration, MIDI programming, sample selection, and mixing. Prerequisite: MSC 339 or instructor permission. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 341 - Music for Visual Media 1 semester, 3 credits- project-based seminar/workshop designed to provide students the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to produce a variety of musical works for use in visual media. Particular emphasis is placed on the aesthetics and psychology of music as they relate to video and film, sound-film synchronization, timing techniques, and scoring procedures. Projects will allow students to gain rehearsal and conducting experience, through the preparation, performance, and recording of complete cues. Prerequisite: MSC 339 or permission of instructor. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 342 - Jazz Band 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts This large ensemble performs jazz from all style periods as well as repertoires composed for large and small groups. All instrumentalists and singers interested in jazz are welcome but should consult the instructor before enrolling. Students will rehearse for a total of three hours per week and perform once each semester. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 347 - Providence College Chorus 1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts A large select ensemble, this mixed voice chorale serves as the touring choir along with I Cantori. Concert Chorale performs both major works and repertoire of many styles including traditional and multicultural music. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 350 - Piano III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credit- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 350 - 378 - Applied Music III (for junior/senior music majors) 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Students must also register in the music department for each of the following lessons: MSC 350 Piano III, MSC 351 Jazz Piano III, MSC 352 Organ III, MSC 353 Harpsichord III, MSC 354 Voice III, MSC 355 Violin III, MSC 356 Viola III, MSC 357 Cello III, MSC 358 String Bass III, MSC 359 Flute III, MSC 360 Oboe III, MSC 361 Clarinet III, MSC 362 Bassoon III, MSC 363 Saxophone III, MSC 364 Trumpet III, MSC 365 Trombone III, MSC 366 French Horn III, MSC 367 Baritone III, MSC 368 Tuba III, MSC 369 Percussion III, MSC 370 Classical Guitar III, MSC 371 Jazz Guitar III, MSC 372 Electric Guitar III, MSC 373 Electric Bass III, MSC 375 Composition III, MSC 376 Harp III, MSC 377 Vocal Jazz II, MSC 378 Applied Lessons in Conducting III. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 351 - Jazz Piano III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 352 - Organ III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 353 - Harpsichord III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 354 - Voice III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 355 - Violin III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 356 - Viola III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 357 - Cello III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 358 - String Bass III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 359 - Flute III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 360 - Oboe III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 361 - Clarinet III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 362 - Bassoon III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 363 - Saxophone III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 364 - Trumpet III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 365 - Trombone III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 366 - French Horn III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 367 - Baritone III 1 semester, 1 1/2 credits- For junior/senior music majors. A music major is expected to advance to this level of private instruction as a junior and senior. This upper-division applied study will assist in the preparation for the senior recital/project. There is an additional fee for these lessons. Students must register in the music department. Prerequisites: Applied Music II and permission of department. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings

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Course Descriptions

MSC 202 - Theory II

MSC 202L - Theory II Lab

MSC 205 - Guitar Class I

MSC 206 - Piano Class I

MSC 207 - Voice Class

MSC 208 - Lyric Diction for Singers

MSC 209 - Introduction to Musical Improvisation

MSC 210 - Music in Western Culture

MSC 223 - Music in the Theater

MSC 224 - Women and Music

MSC 225 - Music and Society

MSC 226 - American Music

MSC 227 - History of Jazz

MSC 228 - Introduction to Music Business

MSC 229 - Survey of Popular Music

MSC 240 - Chamber Orchestra

MSC 242 - Symphonic Winds

MSC 248 - Opera Workshop

MSC 250 - Piano II

MSC 250 - 278 - Applied Music II (for freshman/sophomore music majors and music minors)

MSC 251 - Jazz Piano II

MSC 252 - Organ II

MSC 253 - Harpsichord II

MSC 254 - Voice II

MSC 255 - Violin II

MSC 256 - Viola II

MSC 257 - Cello II

MSC 258 - String Bass II

MSC 259 - Flute II

MSC 260 - Oboe II

MSC 261 - Clarinet II

MSC 262 - Bassoon II

MSC 263 - Saxophone II

MSC 264 - Trumpet II

MSC 265 - Trombone II

MSC 266 - French Horn II

MSC 267 - Baritone II

MSC 268 - Tuba II

MSC 269 - Percussion II

MSC 270 - Classical Guitar II

MSC 271 - Jazz Guitar II

MSC 272 - Electric Guitar II

MSC 273 - Electric Bass II

MSC 275 - Composition II

MSC 276 - Harp II

MSC 277 - Vocal Jazz II

MSC 278 - Applied Lessons in Conducting II

MSC 279 - Special Topics

MSC 280 - Special Topics

MSC 301 - Theory III

MSC 301L - Theory III Lab

MSC 302 - Theory IV

MSC 302L - Theory IV Lab

MSC 303 - Composition

MSC 305 - Conducting

MSC 306 - Piano Class II

MSC 307 - Liturgical Music

MSC 310 - Music History and Literature I

MSC 311 - Music History and Literature II

MSC 312 - Music History and Literature III

MSC 316 - Teaching Music

MSC 317 - Teaching General Music in Elementary School

MSC 317L - Teaching General Music in Elementary School: Lab

MSC 318 - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal

MSC 318L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Vocal Lab

MSC 319 - Teaching Music in Secondary School: Instrumental

MSC 319L - Teaching Music, Secondary School: Instrumental Lab

MSC 320 - Music in World Cultures

MSC 325 - Women, Gender, and Race in Popular Music, 1950 to the Present

MSC 326 - Music of East Asia

MSC 333 - Teaching Brass and Percussion

MSC 334 - Teaching Woodwinds

MSC 335 - Teaching Strings

MSC 336 - Audio Recording Techniques

MSC 337 - Songwriting

MSC 338 - Contemporary Arranging

MSC 339 - Advanced Digital Audio and MIDI Production

MSC 340 - Virtual Orchestration

MSC 341 - Music for Visual Media