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MUSC 099 – Remedial Theory and Composition I
This course should be taken as a preparatory course for MUSC 103 for those who require additional preparation. Credit for this course may not be used for graduation. Grading for this course is Pass/No Record. 1 Hr.
MUSC 103 – Theory and Composition I
Fundamentals of notation, tonality, scales and modes, interval and triadic structure. Elementary characteristics of melodic form. Four-part writing in a homophonic style using triadic structures. Analysis of chorale style involving triads, seventh chords, modulation, nonharmonic tones. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 104 – Theory and Composition II
Part writing in a homophonic style using triadic structures, seventh chords, nonharmonic tones, modulation, secondary chords and other chromatic harmonies. Prerequisite: MUSC 103. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 113 – Sight-Singing and Ear Training I
Study and application of techniques of music reading and identification of sound. Course is completed at any time during the term when proficiency has been achieved. Grading is Pass/No Record. Prerequisite: MUSC 103. 1 Hr.
MUTH 114 – Sight-Singing and Ear Training II
Continued study and application of techniques of music reading and identification of sound. Course is completed at any time during the term when proficiency has been achieved. Grading is Pass/No Record. Prerequisite: MUSC 113. 1 Hr.
MUTH 131, 132 – Freshman Music Therapy Practicum I, II
Students who are freshmen in the music therapy program will work in the on-campus music therapy clinic observing, planning, conducting and evaluating music therapy sessions for children with various disabilities. Grading is Pass/Fail for all students enrolled. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
MUSC 203 – Theory and Composition III
Continuation of chromatic harmonies. Introduction to an analysis of small forms. A study of basic homophonic forms. Introduction to compositional techniques of the 20th century and possibilities of melodic, harmonic and tonal expansion. Analysis and written exercises. Prerequisite: MUSC 104. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 204 – Theory and Composition IV
Introduction to 16th and 18th century counterpoint. Two-and three-voiced writing in contrapuntal and harmonic styles. Analysis and written exercises. Prerequisite: MUSC 203. 3 Hrs.
MUTH 211 – Music Therapy Methods & Materials for Children
Emphasis will be placed on selecting appropriate music therapy experiences for young children with special needs. Students will create, arrange and conduct appropriate music activities for children with various disabilities. Prerequisite: MUSC 217 and first year of theory. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 213 – Sight-Singing and Ear Training III
Continued study and application of techniques of music reading and identification of sound. Course is completed at any time during the term when proficiency has been achieved. Grading is Pass/No Record for all students enrolled. Prerequisite: MUSC 114. 1 Hr.
MUSC 214 – Sight-Singing and Ear Training IV
Continued study and application of techniques of music reading and identification of sound. Course is completed at any time during the term when proficiency has been achieved. Grading is Pass/No Record for all students enrolled. Prerequisite: MUSC 213. 1 Hr.
MUSC 217 – Introduction to Music Therapy
An introductory course surveying the use of music therapy with individuals having various handicapping conditions including mental retardation, emotional disturbance, orthopedic handicaps, medical disorders, speech, hearing and visual impairments. Open to all students. 3 Hrs.
MUTH 231, 232 – Sophomore Music Therapy Practicum III, IV
Further working experience in the on-campus Music Therapy Clinic. Students continue to apply training and skills gained from the introductory course and experienced in music therapy study. Required of all sophomore music therapy majors. Grading is Pass/Fail for all students enrolled. 1 Hr.
MUSC 310 – Conducting
A course designed to develop conducting skills appropriate to the performance of instrumental and choral music. Basic skills covered include the negotiation of various patterns, preparatory beats, cues, releases, etc. Prerequisite: MUSC 114. 2 Hrs.
MUTH 311 – Music Therapy Methods & Materials for Adults
Musical materials, methods and repertoire for adults will be emphasized. Students must learn a wide variety of songs from various decades which are appropriate for all adults, including geriatric clients. Prerequisite: MUSC 211 and completion of guitar is recommended. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 321 – Music History & Literature I
An historical survey of music from ancient times to the end of the Baroque Era (1750). Designed to develop a perspective of the development of music in its social-cultural context, a repertory of representative works and composers, and a technique for listening analytically and critically. Required for music majors. Non-majors by permission only. Prerequisite: MUSC 100. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 322 – Music History and Literature II
Continuation of MUSC 321, covering the period from 1750 to the present. Required for music majors. Non-majors by permission only. Prerequisites: MUSC 100 and MUSC 321. 3 Hrs.
MUSC 324 – Vocal Pedagogy I
Study of history and schools of vocal teaching and technique. Methods and procedures for teaching private and class voice. Vocal health and prevention/recognition of vocal abuse. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and one year of college-level vocal
instruction. 2 Hrs.
MUTH 331, 332 – Junior Music Therapy Practicum V, VI
A continuation of working experience in the on-campus Music Therapy Clinic. Students now take a more responsible role in working with clients, and applying skills and training gained in upper level music therapy courses. Grading is Pass/Fail. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
MUTH 343 – Percussion Laboratory
Two weekly sessions of 50 minutes each. Students will learn techniques of playing and teaching percussion instruments. 1 Hr.
MUTH 401 – Psychology of Music I
Music preference and ability are studied, along with physiological, cognitive and affective responses to music. Prerequisites: PSYC 201. To be taken in junior or senior year. Open to all students. 3 Hrs.
MUTH 402 – Psychology of Music II
Study of observation systems and measurements as well as historical, philosophical, descriptive and experimental research related to music therapy. Prerequisite: MUSC 401. 3 Hrs.
MUTH 409 – Music in Therapy I
The use of music therapy in clinical settings with psychiatric and geriatric clients. Assessment, behavioral objectives, treatment plans, documentation and evaluation, as well as treatment modalities and therapeutic techniques are discussed for each population. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 411. Open to music therapy juniors and seniors. This course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement for the Bachelor of Music degree in music therapy. 3 Hrs.
MUTH 410 – Music in Therapy II
Continuation of Music in Therapy I with special emphasis on new trends and uses of music therapy in childbirth, general hospital settings, substance abuse and pain centers. Major therapeutic techniques are surveyed and discussed. The course concludes with a comprehensive review of medical, clinical and population terminology. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 412. This course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement for the Bachelor of Music degree in music therapy. Prerequisite: MUSC 409. 3 Hrs.
MUTH 431, 432 – Senior Music Therapy Practicum VII, VIII
Music therapy sessions conducted by music therapy seniors in a variety of human service agencies in the community. Special emphasis is given to adults, including psychiatric and geriatric clients. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 409, 410. 2 Hrs. , 2 Hrs.
MUSC 455 – Seminar in Applied Analysis
Independent study and analysis of compositional techniques and formal styles of compositions studied in music literature and applied music classes. This course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Music degree in applied music. Prerequisite: MUSC 204 and MUSC 306 or 319. 3 Hrs.
MUTH 499 – Professional Music Internship: Music Therapy
A six-month continuous full-time affiliation with an approved clinical facility which follows all course work. The intern will perform assigned music therapy duties under the supervision of an experienced registered music therapist. Open to music therapy majors who have completed all course work. Grading is Pass/Fail for all students enrolled. 2 hours minimum.
The designation for the individual instrument studies is indicated by the letter following the course number: (p)piano, (o)organ, (s)strings, (v)voice, (w)wind instrument, (g)guitar, (h)harp (z)other instruments.
Applied Music (for no credit)
Students should register through the Queens Music Academy.
Private instruction
Piano, organ, strings, voice, guitar, harp or other instrument. The general aim of private instruction is development of all phases of performance: technique, style, musicianship, interpretation and repertoire. Assignments to instructors are made by the chairman of the department and students usually remain with the same instructor throughout the course of study.
Students registered for two or three credits per term receive 60 minutes of individual instruction and group or workshop sessions scheduled by the instructor or department; students registered for one credit per term receive 30 minutes of individual instruction and a one-hour weekly group repertoire or workshop session. Credit received in applied music on the basis of Pass/No Record grading cannot be used toward major or minor concentrations in music.
Music Fees
Guitar, Piano, Organ, Harpsicord Strings, Voice, Wind
$110 - 1 credit hour $135 - 1 credit hour
$220 - 2 credit hour $245 - 2 credit hours
$330 - 3 credit hour $355 - 3 credit hours
**Accompanist fees are assigned to students taking string, voice and wind lessons.
NOTE: Fees are nonrefundable after the first week of classes.
Applied Music Course Descriptions
MUSC 171, 181 – Private Instruction in Applied Music
Private instruction at the freshman level for students majoring in music, music education or music therapy, or for a non-music major at the beginner level. 1, 2, 3 Hrs.
MUSC 271, 281 – Private Instruction in Applied Music
Private instruction at the sophomore level for students majoring in music, music education or music therapy, or for a non-music major by permission. Prerequisite: MUSC 181 or permission of the instructor. 1, 2, 3 Hrs.
MUSC 371, 381 – Private Instruction in Applied Music
Private instruction at the junior level for students majoring in music, music education or music therapy, or for a non-music major by permission. Prerequisite: MUSC 281 or permission of the instructor. 1, 2, 3 Hrs.
MUSC 471, 481 – Private Instruction in Applied Music
Private instruction at the senior level for students majoring in music, music education or music therapy, or for a non-music major by permission. Prerequisite: MUSC 381 or permission of the instructor. 1, 2, 3 Hrs.
Credit hours gained in courses marked with an asterisk (*)may not be counted toward the 40-hour music concentration under the B.A. program in music.
course descriptions
*MUSC 157, 158 – Piano Class I, II
Two weekly sessions of 50 minutes in which students are provided basic instruction in piano. Music majors who have not passed piano proficiency are required to pass both sections before taking private applied piano. In preparation for proficiency, some experience at improvisation over simple chord progressions will be provided. Regular practice required. Music 157 is prerequisite to Music 158. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
*MUSC 165, 166 – Guitar Class I, II
One weekly session of 50 minutes in which students are instructed in the fundamentals of guitar playing. This course is specifically designed for the music therapy major who must pass a proficiency exam in this instrument before graduation. Music 165 is prerequisite to Music 166. 1 Hr., 1 Hr
*MUSC 175, 176 – Voice Class
Two weekly sessions of 50 minutes each, in which students with little or no vocal training are instructed in the basic vocal principles, simple exercises and songs; regular practice is required. Open to all students; recommended for music therapy majors who will not study voice as the principal applied area. Should be taken as early as possible in the program of study. 1 Hr.
MUSC 177, 178 – Symphonic Band
This ensemble is open to all Queens University of Charlotte students by permission of instructor. Repertoire will include standard band literature with a concert scheduled each semester. This group will perform as a pep band, Royal Pride, for selected home basketball games and other campus events. Course may be repeated. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
MUSC 179, 180 – Orchestra
This ensemble is open to all Queens University of Charlotte students by permission of instructor. Repertoire will include literature for string orchestra with a concert scheduled each semester. May be repeated for credit. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
MUSC 185, 186 – Ensembles
(1)Small Ensemble: Accompanying or work, discussion and performance in chamber groups, sonatas, trios, quartets.
(2) Piano Ensemble: Study and performance of duet and two-piano literature with a member of the piano faculty.
(3)Wind Ensemble: Study and/or performance of literature for woodwind and brass instruments.
(4)Guitar Ensemble: Study and/or performance of ensemble music for guitar. Grading is Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
MUSC 187, 188 – Queens University of Charlotte Chorale
The choral ensemble that performs for major University concerts on campus and several church worship services in the community. Open to all students who enjoy and are able to sing. Repertoire includes secular and sacred choral works from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
MUSC 190, 191 – Opera Theatre
The Opera Theatre performs operas and musicals, both complete productions and scene work in a concert setting. The class is open to all students through auditions held early in the Fall Semester. Performances are scheduled during Term II. 1, 2 or 3 Hrs.
MUSC 193, 194 – Royal Showstoppers
This ensemble will work from standard repertoire and perform at campus and community events as needed for public relations and entertainment purposes to satisfy particular needs of the University. This course is an elective and does not count for ensemble credit for music majors. 1Hr., 1Hr.
MUSC 197, 198 – Queens University of Charlotte Chamber Singers
A select chamber choral ensemble that performs for University and community functions. Admission by audition only; repertoire includes secular and sacred choral works designed for smaller, chamber groups from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. Corequisite: Enrollment in the Queens University of Charlotte Chorale. 1 Hr., 1 Hr.
MUSC 390, 391 – Opera Theatre
This course is an upper class level of MUSC 190, 191. 1, 2 or 3 Hrs.
MUSC 395 – Functional Piano Class I
Includes procedures and skills for proficiency in reading, harmonization and transposition at sight as well as experience in accompanying. Open to any student with sufficient background, but designed particularly for students majoring in music therapy. The class meets for two 50-minute sessions each week. Students may exempt this course by passing an examination. This course must be repeated until required skills are mastered. Prerequisite: Sufficient background in keyboard skills, as determined by the instructor. 1 Hr.
MUSC 396 – Functional Piano Class II
A continuation of Music 395, this course is especially important to the music therapy student. Special emphasis is placed on creativity and improvisation, including the ability to compose original melodies, accompaniments and short pieces extemporaneously in a variety of moods and styles, vocally and instrumentally. A proficiency exam is given at the end of MUSC 396. 1 Hr.
Regulations regarding events and their validations as well as the number of concerts and recitals required for adult and transfer students are contained in the annual music-student handbook.
MUSC 10, 11 – Concert Attendance for Freshmen
Freshmen are required to attend six recitals or concerts on the Queens campus in each of both the fall and spring terms. Grading is Pass/No Record. 0 Hrs., 0 Hrs.
MUSC 20, 21 – Concert Attendance for Sophomores
Sophomores are required to attend six recitals or concerts on the Queens campus in each of both the fall and spring terms. Grading is Pass/No Record. 0 Hrs., 0 Hrs.
MUSC 30, 31 – Concert Attendance for Juniors
Juniors are required to attend six recitals or concerts on the Queens campus in each of both the fall and spring terms. Grading is Pass/No Record. 0 Hrs., 0 Hrs.
MUSC 40, 41 – Concert Attendance for Seniors
Seniors are required to attend six recitals or concerts on the Queens campus in each of both the fall and spring terms. Grading is Pass/No Record. 0 Hrs., 0 Hrs.
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