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2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions

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Music
  

  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • 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.


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  • MSC 368 - Tuba 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.


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  • MSC 369 - Percussion 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.


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  • MSC 370 - Classical Guitar 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.


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  • MSC 371 - Jazz Guitar 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.


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  • MSC 372 - Electric Guitar 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.


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  • MSC 373 - Electric 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.


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  • MSC 375 - Composition 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.


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  • MSC 376 - Harp 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.


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  • MSC 377 - Vocal Jazz 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.


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  • MSC 378 - Applied Lessons in Conducting 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.


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  • MSC 440 - Chamber Ensemble

    1 semester, 1/2 credit-

    Groups of three to eight players; can include string quartet, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, flute quartet, piano and other trios, or any combination of players. Audition and permission of appropriate instructor required.


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  • MSC 441 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble

    1 semester, 1/2 credit-

    Small group jazz for rhythm section and winds. Groups may cover music of any jazz style period: New Orleans, swing, bebop, cool school, hard bop, modal, fusion, or modern. Audition and permission of instructor required.


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  • MSC 445 - Early Music Ensemble

    1 semester, 1/2 credit-

    In this ensemble, vocal and instrumental students will have the opportunity to explore and perform a wide variety of repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. Compositions will be chosen based on the instruments and voices of the students who register for the ensemble. Audition or permission of the instructor required.


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  • MSC 447 - I Cantori

    1 semester, 1/2 credit- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts

    This small, auditioned, mixed chorus is Providence College’s premiere choral ensemble, used both on and off campus when ambassadors of choral music are needed. This group performs a wide assortment of sacred and secular literature appropriate for the chamber ensemble.


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  • MSC 481 - Seminar in Music

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Concentrates on a specific topic, announced in advance, and offers an intensive study of some major composers or important historical development in music. Research techniques are also emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.


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