Music

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 BUILD A VOCABULARY OF MUSIC TERMINOLOGY (P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Choose correct musical terms and identify and compare their differences in the categories of melody, rhythm, meter, harmony, tempo and dynamics.
• Classify musical instruments into their correct categories using the Hornbostel-Sachs scheme of musical instrument classification.
• Differentiate different performance mediums.
• SLO #2 DEVELOP AURAL AWARENESS (PSLO 2)
• Differentiate between major and minor tonalities. Distinguish diatonic and chromatic pitches in tonal music.
• Separate listening examples into the harmonic classifications of monophony, heterophony, polyphony and homophony.
• Choose and identify instruments names from listening examples. Choose and identify instrument families from listening examples.
• Compare and differentiate musical examples from the same and different periods of art music.
• Distinguish different musical forms including renaissance dance suite movements, opera, oratorio, da-capo aria, recitative, rondo, sonata, concerto, fugue, sonata-allegro and sonata cycle.
• SLO #3 DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ART MUSIC IN EACH OF THE MAJOR ERAS. (P-SLO 2, P-SLO 3, P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Examine the music of each era and analyze their similarities and differences.
• Compare and differentiate musical examples from each musical era.
• Investigate the social, religious and political influences of each era on its music.
• Investigate the relationship between the music of an era and the art, literature, architecture and science of that era.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• ACQUIRE AURAL AWARENESS AND SKILLS (SLO #1; PSLO #2).
• Compare and contrast styles and sub-genres of Rock music from the late 1940’s to the present.
• Identify, differentiate and categorize instrumental and vocal stylistic characteristics and techniques of various Rock musicians.
• Recognize and describe studio production styles and characteristics.
• ESTABLISH AN HISTORICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL, AND CHRONOLOGICAL CONTEXT OF ROCK MUSIC (SLO #2; PSLO #3).
• Identify the historical, geographical, and social contexts reflected in the Rock music styles and sub-genres over time.
• Analyze and discuss issues of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences, and gender, as they relate to Rock music styles and sub-genres.
• LEARN AND USE CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS TO DISCUSS AND CRITIQUE MUSICAL WORKS AND PERFORMANCES (SLO #3; PSLO #4).
• Describe and evaluate live and recorded musical performances.
• Identify and discern differences in the uses of melodic material, rhythm, structure, and musical aesthetics in Rock music styles and sub-genres.
• ACQUIRE ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE FUTURE (SLO #4; PSLO #5).
• Identify and analyze components of a personal aesthetic appreciation for music in one’s own life.
• Design, organize and compose a term project.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 BUILD A VOCABULARY OF MUSIC TERMINOLOGY (P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Choose correct musical terms and identify and compare their differences in the categories of melody, rhythm, meter, harmony, tempo and dynamics.
• Classify musical instruments into their correct categories using the Hornbostel-Sachs scheme of musical instrument classification.
• Categorize musical instruments into their family groups.
• Differentiate different performance mediums.
• SLO #2 DEVELOP AURAL AWARENESS (PSLO 2)
• Differentiate between major and minor tonalities. Distinguish diatonic and chromatic pitches in tonal music.
• Separate listening examples into the harmonic classifications of monophony, heterophony, polyphony and homophony.
• Choose and identify instrument names from listening examples. Choose and identify instrument families from listening examples.
• Compare and differentiate musical examples from the same and different periods of art music.
• Distinguish different musical forms including renaissance dance suite movements, opera, oratorio, da-capo aria, recitative, rondo, sonata, concerto and fugue.
• Critique and discuss musical performances.
• SLO #3 DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ART MUSIC IN THE MIDDLE AGES, RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ERAS. (P-SLO 2, P-SLO 3, P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Examine the music of each era and analyze their similarities and differences.
• Compare and differentiate musical examples from each musical era.
• Investigate the social, religious and political influences of each era on its music.
• Investigate the relationship between the music of an era and the art, literature, architecture and science of that era.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 BUILD A VOCABULARY OF MUSIC TERMINOLOGY (P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Differentiate different performance mediums and genres.
• Compare and investigate the different forms developed from 1750 to the present including the sonata-cycle, sonata-allegro form, rondo, minuet and trio, scherzo and trio, tone poem, symphonic poem, small piano forms, impressionist forms, serial music, neo-classical, neo-romantic, minimalist and post minimalist.
• SLO #2 DEVELOP AURAL AWARENESS (PSLO 2)
• Compare and differentiate musical examples from the same and different periods of art music.
• Distinguish different musical forms including sonata-cycle, sonata-allegro form, rondo, minuet and trio, scherzo and trio, tone poem, symphonic poem, small piano forms, impressionist forms, serial music, neo-classical, neo-romantic, minimalist and post minimalist.
• Critique and discuss musical performances.
• SLO #3 DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ART MUSIC IN THE MIDDLE AGES, RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ERAS. (P-SLO 2, P-SLO 3, P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Examine the music of each era and analyze their similarities and differences.
• Compare and differentiate musical examples from each musical era.
• Investigate the social, religious and political influences of each era on its music.
• Investigate the relationship between the music of an era and the art, literature, architecture and science of that era.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• ACQUIRE AURAL AWARENESS AND SKILLS (SLO #1; PSLO #2).
• Compare and contrast styles and sub-genres of Jazz music from the 1890’s to the present.
• Identify, differentiate and categorize instrumental and vocal stylistic characteristics and techniques of various Jazz musicians.
• ESTABLISH AN HISTORICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL, AND CHRONOLOGICAL CONTEXT OF JAZZ MUSIC (SLO #2; PSLO #3).
• Identify the historical, geographical, and social contexts reflected in the Jazz music styles and sub-genres over time throughout the world.
• Analyze and discuss issues of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences, and gender, as they relate to Jazz music styles and sub-genres.
• LEARN AND USE CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS TO DISCUSS AND CRITIQUE MUSICAL WORKS AND PERFORMANCES (SLO #3; PSLO #4).
• Describe and evaluate live and recorded musical performances.
• Identify and discern differences in the uses of melodic material, rhythm, structure, and musical aesthetics in Jazz music styles and sub-genres.
• ACQUIRE ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE FUTURE (SLO #4; PSLO #5).
• Identify and analyze components of a personal aesthetic appreciation for music in one’s own life.
• Formulate, organize and compose a term project.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1. STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP A VOCABULARY TO UNDERSTAND BASIC MUSICAL TERMS. (P-SLO 5)
• Identify and be able to define basic terminology for music to include descriptions of musical sound and structure and components of printed music.
• SLO #2. STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO READ MUSIC. (P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5)
• Analyze, arrange and perform musical notation to include time, notes, rests, simple and compound meters, time signatures, syncopation, anacrusis, barring of tuplets, staffs and clefs.
• SLO #3. STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND AND BE ABLE TO UTILIZE BASIC MUSIC THEORY. (P-SLO 2, P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of pitch relationships. Understand and compose major and minor scales in bass and treble clef using accidentals. Compose major and minor scales using key signatures. Construct the circle of fifths in both major and minor tonalities. Identify and write melodic and harmonic intervals. Identify and construct augmented, major, minor and diminished triads. Diagram and compose musical rhythms.
• SLO #4. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO PERFORM USING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 4, P-SLO 5)
• Students will acquire and demonstrate skill on the recorder, voice or keyboard by performing. Students will understand and use the piano keyboard layout. Students will vocally perform music rhythms in simple and compound meters.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• ACQUIRE AURAL AWARENESS AND ENSEMBLE SKILLS (SLO #1)
• Compare and contrast traditions of music throughout the world.
• Identify, differentiate and categorize stylistic characteristics and musical instruments of various world music traditions.
• ESTABLISH AN HISTORICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL, AND CHRONOLOGICAL CONTEXT OF MUSIC (SLO #2).
• Identify the historical, geographical, and social contexts reflected in the music of world cultures.
• Discuss issues of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences, and gender, as they relate to music cultures throughout the world.
• LEARN AND USE CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS TO DISCUSS AND CRITIQUE MUSICAL WORKS AND PERFORMANCES (SLO #3)
• Describe and evaluate live and recorded musical performances.
• Identify and discern differences in the uses of melodic material, rhythm, structure, and musical aesthetics in world music cultures.
• ACQUIRE ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE FUTURE (SLO #4)
• Identify and analyze components of a personal aesthetic appreciation for music in one’s own life.
• Formulate, organize and compose a term project.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR HEARING, UNDERSTANDING AND IDENTIFYING THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERVALS AND SCALES. (SLO #1) (PSLO # 2)
• Identify, write and analyze intervals, chromatic scales, major scales and all forms of the minor scales. (P-SLO2)
• TRANSPOSE A GIVEN MELODY TO ANY SPECIFIED KEY. (SLO #1) (PSLO # 2)
• FORMULATE A VOCABULARY TO ANALYZE BASIC HARMONIC STRUCTURES AND COMPOSE MELODIES TO THEM. (SLO #2) (P-SLO #4,5)
• Critique and understand the relationship between triads and keys using roman numerals, proper names and popular chord symbols. Asses and understand the structure of tonality and the relationship between primary and secondary triads. Understand and compose melodies to basic opening and closing progressions.
• Identify and compose using simple and compound meters.
• ANALYZE AND FORMULATE TRIADS, DOMINANT SEVENTH CHORDS IN HOMOPHONIC MUSIC AND FOUR PART HARMONY. (SLO #3) (P-SLO #4,5)
• Analyze and voice triads and dominant seventh chords into four parts using open and closed structure, using proper doubling and figured bass symbols. Understand the historical development of the use of figured bass at the beginning of the common practice period (1600-1900) and its common use in Baroque Era cultures.
• Identify phrases and periods in notated music. Understand how these are used in different styles and diverse cultures.
• WRITE AND ANALYZE FOUR PART HARMONY REALIZING FIGURED BASS SYMBOLS. (SLO #4) (P-SLO #4, 5)
• Analyze four part harmony in root position and all inversions using roman numerals and contemporary chord symbols. Students will write four part harmony using correct voice leading techniques in root position and all inversions.
• UNDERSTAND MELODIC COUNTOUR AND MUSICAL CADENCES. (SLO #2) (PSLO # 2, 3, 4 & 5)
• Compose melodies using a contour technique adding harmony after the melody has been written.
• Analyze and compose half, authentic, deceptive, plagal and phrygian.
• Analyze and compose perfect and imperfect cadences
• Analyze and compose suspensions.
• CRITIQUE MUSIC OF DIFFERENT STYLES, GENRES, CULTURES AND PERIODS OF MUSIC. (PSLO # 2, 3, 4 & 5)
• DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO HEAR MUSIC WITH UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNIZING PATTERNS AND MUSICAL FUNCTION (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Aurally identify all intervals up to the octave: ascending, descending, and harmonic.
• Aurally identify qualities, inversions, and soprano notes of triads and aurally identifying dominant 7th chords.
• Take dictation of melodies featuring leaps within the primary triads.
• Take dictation of rhythms with divided beats in a variety of meter signatures and tempi.
• DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO "AUDIATE" A MUSICAL SCORE (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Perform rhythms with divided beats in a variety of meters and tempi.
• Sight sing melodies featuring leaps within the primary triads.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• be thoroughly familiar with major, minor , modal, chromatic and whole tone scales; recognize them when played or sung and be able to sing them.
• understand the components of melody, be able to write a variety of types for various instruments involving motive, theme, phrase member, period, double period, song forms and various modifications.
• understand voice ranges and instrumental ranges, non-transposing and transposing instruments and write for various instrumental and vocal combinations.
• write in four part choral style primarily in root position but also in first and second inversions.
• understand major-minor dominant seventh chords; leading tone seventh chords; modulation; non-dominant seventh chords; secondary dominants; chord symbols used in American popular song, blues, boogie and jazz.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR HEARING, UNDERSTANDING AND IDENTIFYING THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERVALS AND SCALES. (SLO #1) (PSLO # 2)
• Identify, write and analyze intervals, chromatic scales, major scales and all forms of the minor scales. (P-SLO2)
• TRANSPOSE A GIVEN MELODY TO ANY SPECIFIED KEY. (SLO #1) (PSLO # 2)
• FORMULATE A VOCABULARY TO ANALYZE BASIC HARMONIC STRUCTURES AND COMPOSE MELODIES TO THEM. (SLO #2) (P-SLO #4,5)
• Critique and understand the relationship between triads and keys using roman numerals, proper names and popular chord symbols. Asses and understand the structure of tonality and the relationship between primary and secondary triads. Understand and compose melodies to basic opening and closing progressions.
• Identify and compose using simple and compound meters.
• ANALYZE AND FORMULATE TRIADS, DOMINANT SEVENTH CHORDS IN HOMOPHONIC MUSIC AND FOUR PART HARMONY. (SLO #3) (P-SLO #4,5)
• Analyze and voice triads and dominant seventh chords into four parts using open and closed structure, using proper doubling and figured bass symbols. Understand the historical development of the use of figured bass at the beginning of the common practice period (1600-1900) and its common use in Baroque Era cultures.
• Identify phrases and periods in notated music. Understand how these are used in different styles and diverse cultures.
• WRITE AND ANALYZE FOUR PART HARMONY REALIZING FIGURED BASS SYMBOLS. (SLO #4) (P-SLO #4, 5)
• Analyze four part harmony in root position and all inversions using roman numerals and contemporary chord symbols. Students will write four part harmony using correct voice leading techniques in root position and all inversions.
• UNDERSTAND MELODIC COUNTOUR AND MUSICAL CADENCES. (SLO #2) (PSLO # 2, 3, 4 & 5)
• Compose melodies using a contour technique adding harmony after the melody has been written.
• Analyze and compose half, authentic, deceptive, plagal and phrygian.
• Analyze and compose perfect and imperfect cadences
• Analyze and compose suspensions.
• CRITIQUE MUSIC OF DIFFERENT STYLES, GENRES, CULTURES AND PERIODS OF MUSIC. (PSLO # 2, 3, 4 & 5)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO HEAR MUSIC WITH UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNIZING PATTERNS AND MUSICAL FUNCTION (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Aurally identify all intervals up to the octave: ascending, descending, and harmonic.
• Aurally identify qualities, inversions, and soprano notes of triads and aurally identifying dominant 7th chords.
• Take dictation of melodies featuring leaps within the primary triads.
• Take dictation of rhythms with divided beats in a variety of meter signatures and tempi.
• SLO #2: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO "AUDIATE" A MUSICAL SCORE (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Perform rhythms with divided beats in a variety of meters and tempi.
• Sight sing melodies featuring leaps within the primary triads.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• UNDERSTAND FOUR PART HARMONY IN ALL INVERSIONS USING SEVENTH CHORDS AND DIATONIC NON-HARMONIC TONES. (SLO #1)
• Analyze four part writing identifying inversions, proper resolution of active tones in seventh chords concentrating on the dominant seventh and diatonic non-harmonic tones.
• Compose in four part writing using all inversions, correct voice leading including seventh chords, their active tones and diatonic non-harmonic tones.
• UNDERSTAND MELODIC COUNTOUR AND MUSICAL CADENCES. (SLO #2)
• Compose melodies using a contour technique adding harmony after the melody has been written.
• Analyze and compose half, authentic, deceptive, plagal and Phrygian cadences.
• Analyze and compose perfect and imperfect cadences.
• Analyze and compose suspensions.
• UNDERSTAND HARMONIC PROGRESSION AND THE TECHNIQUE OF HARMONIZATION. (SLO #3)
• Analyze root movement, progressions and retrogressions.
• Explain the difference between structural and embellishing harmony.
• Compose phrases using given harmonic progressions.
• Create harmonic progressions and compose melodies.
• Compose and identify cadences to fit melodic lines.
• Compose and indentify structural harmony to fit a melodic line; then add embellishing harmony to that work.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO HEAR MUSIC WITH UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNIZING PATTERNS AND MUSICAL FUNCTION (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Take dictation of melodies in major and minor keys featuring leaps from I, IV, V and V7 chords.
• Take dictation of rhythms with subdivided beats in simple and compound meters.
• Take harmonic dictation of common diatonic progressions with inversions, writing outer voices and Roman Numerals.
• SLO #2: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO "AUDIATE" A MUSICAL SCORE (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Sight read and perform rhythms with subdivided beats in simple and compound meters.
• Sight sing melodies in major and minor keys featuring leaps from the I, IV, V and V7 chords.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• UNDERSTAND SECONDARY/APPLIED CHORDS (DOMINANT AND FULLY DIMINISHED) SEVENTH CHORDS IN ROOT POSITION AND INVERSION, BORROWED/MIXTURE CHORDS (SECONDARY AND DOUBLE) IN ROOT POSITION AND INVERSION. (SLO #1) (PSLO #2,3,4 & 5)
• Analyze secondary/applied chords and seventh chords, borrowed/mixture chords (secondary and double) in root position and inversion.
• Compose secondary/applied chords and seventh chords, borrowed/mixture chords (secondary and double) in root position and inversion.
• UNDERSTAND SECONDARY APPLIED SEVENTH CHORDS, BORROWED MIXTURE CHORDS, DIATONIC AND MODULATING SEQUENCES. (SLO #1) (PSLO #2,3,4 & 5)
• Harmonize a given melody using secondary applied seventh chords, borrowed mixture chords, diatonic and modulating sequences.
• Conduct harmonic analysis of music using secondary applied seventh chords, borrowed mixture chords, diatonic and modulating sequences.
• UNDERSTAND BINARY AND TERNARY FORMS. (SLO #1) (PSLO #2,3,4 & 5)
• Conduct formal analysis of music which uses binary and ternary forms.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO HEAR MUSIC WITH UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNIZING PATTERNS AND MUSICAL FUNCTION (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Take dictation of rhythms with triplets/duplets and syncopation in simple and compound meter signatures.
• Take dictation of melodies in major and minor keys with triplets/duplets, syncopation, chromatic alterations, and modulation to closely-related keys.
• Aurally identify and transcribing 4-part harmonic progressions utilizing secondary/applied chords.
• SLO #2: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO "AUDIATE" A MUSICAL SCORE (P-SLO-1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Sight read and perform rhythms with triplets/duplets and syncopation in simple and compound meters.
• Prepare and sight sing melodies with triplets/duplets, syncopation, chromatic alterations, and modulation to closely-related keys.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• UNDERSTAND BORROWED CHORDS AND MODAL MIXTURE IN ROOT POSITION AND INVERSION. (SLO #1)
• Analyze borrowed/mixture chords (secondary and double) in root position and inversion.
• Compose borrowed/mixture chords (secondary and double) in root position and inversion.
• UNDERSTAND CHROMATIC MEDIANTS. (SLO #2)
• Analyze chromatic mediants in root position and inversion.
• Compose chromatic mediants in root position and inversion.
• UNDERSTAND NEAPOLITAN AND AUGMENTED SIXTH CHORDS IN ROOT POSITION AND INVERSION. (SLO #3)
• Analyze neapolitan and augmented sixth chords in root position and inversion.
• Compose neapolitan and augmented sixth chords in root position and inversion.
• UNDERSTAND 9TH, 11TH, AND 13TH CHORDS IN ROOT POSITION AND INVERSION. (SLO #4)
• Analyze 9th, 11th, and 13th chords in root position and inversion. 9th, 11th, and 13th chords
• Compose 9th, 11th, and 13th chords in root position and inversion. 9th, 11th, and 13th chords
• UNDERSTAND ALTERED CHORDS AND DOMINANTS IN ROOT POSITION AND INVERSION. (SLO #5)
• Analyze altered chords and dominants in root position and inversion. 9th, 11th, and 13th chords
• Compose altered chords and dominants in root position and inversion. 9th, 11th, and 13th chords
• UNDERSTAND ENHARMONIC REINTERPRETATION AND MODULATION. (SLO #6)
• Analyze enharmonic reinterpretation and modulation
• Compose enharmonic reinterpretation and modulation
• UNDERSTAND 20TH CENTURY TECHNIQUES SUCH AS: IMPRESSIONISM, TONE ROWS, SET THEORY, PANDIATONICISM AND POLYTONALISM, ADVANCED APPROACHES TO METER AND RHYTHM (SLO #7)
• Analyze 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, advanced approaches to meter and rhythm
• Compose 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, advanced approaches to meter and rhythm

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO HEAR MUSIC WITH UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNIZING PATTERNS AND MUSICAL FUNCTION (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Aurally identify and sing the diatonic modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian).
• Take dictation of chromatic, modulating (especially to distantly-related keys), modal, and post-tonal melodies.
• Take dictation of rhythms featuring irregular beat divisions and polyrhythms and/or in asymmetrical or mixed meters.
• Aurally identify and transcribe harmonic progressions utilizing secondary/applied chords, mode mixture, non-dominant 7th chords, Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords, extended and altered chords, and modulation to distantly-related keys.
• SLO #2: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO "AUDIATE" A MUSICAL SCORE (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 5).
• Sight read and perform rhythms featuring irregular beat divisions and polyrhythms and/or in asymmetrical or mixed meters.
• Prepare and sight sing chromatic, modulating (especially to distantly-related keys), modal, and post-tonal melodies.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• DEVELOP A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE EUROPEAN CLASSICAL TRADITION. (SLO #1)
• Discuss and analyze representative concert music composers
• DEVELOP A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE 20TH CENTURY TRENDS IN CONCERT MUSIC. (SLO #2)
• Analyze and assess scores by representative 20th Century composers that contain unique and forward thinking harmonic components.
• Analyze and assess scores by representative 20th Century composers that contain unique and forward thinking rhythmic components.
• UNDERSTAND THE INFLUENCE OF POPULAR MUSIC ON 20TH CENTURY CONCERT MUSIC. (SLO #3)
• Research and discuss jazz, ragtime, and tin pan alley composers
• UNDERSTAND POST-MODERN TRENDS IN ART AND MUSIC, PARTICULARLY AS THEY RELATE TO MINIMALISM IN MUSIC. (SLO #4)
• Analyze and discuss musical scores and biographical elements of representative minimalist composers and artists
• UNDERSTAND COMMON 20TH CENTURY TECHNIQUES AS THEY APPEAR IN COMPOSITIONS. (SLO #5)
• Create and perform original musical compositions that integrate key elements of 20th Century concert music.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply reharmonization concepts to jazz compositions.
• apply melodic and harmonic techniques to an instrument.
• analyze advanced melodic, harmonic and formal elements of jazz compositions.
• synthesize melodic, harmonic and formal elements of jazz into original compositions arrangements.
• recognize common techniques used in the jazz idiom through ear-training exercises.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• INCORPORATE PROPER VOCAL TECHNIQUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL SINGING VOICE (SLO #1).
• Identify and express vocal technique to the singing voice in such elements, but not limited to, as: posture, breathing, tone production, diction, stage development, memorization and interpretation.
• Name and recall the parts of the body utilized in singing.
• TRANSLATE AND PARAPHRASE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTS TO ENGLISH (SLO #2).
• ANALYZE AND DIAGNOSE PERSONAL WEAKNESSES IN VOCAL TECHNIQUE (SLO #3).
• Conduct a self-evaluation to analyze and diagnose areas for improvement while identifying proper vocal technique.
• ASSESS AND EVALUATE INDIVIDUAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF STUDENT PEERS (SLO #4).
• Recognize and model constructive feedback pertaining to vocal technique in the singing voice and towards the overall musical performance of peers and one's self.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• INCORPORATE PROPER VOCAL TECHNIQUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL SINGING VOICE, BUILDING UPON INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUE FROM MUIVI 310 (SLO #1).
• Identify and express vocal technique to the singing voice in such elements, but not limited to, as: posture, breathing, tone production, diction, stage development, memorization and interpretation.
• Name and recall the parts of the body utilized in singing.
• TRANSLATE AND PARAPHRASE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTS TO ENGLISH (SLO #2).
• ANALYZE AND DIAGNOSE PERSONAL WEAKNESSES IN VOCAL TECHNIQUE (SLO #3).
• Perform musical selections to a live audience (in class, or in optional public performances).
• Conduct a self-evaluation to analyze and diagnose areas for improvement while identifying proper vocal technique.
• ASSESS AND EVALUATE INDIVIDUAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF STUDENT PEERS (SLO #4).
• Recognize and model constructive feedback pertaining to vocal technique in the singing voice and towards the overall musical performance of peers and one's self.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• INCORPORATE PROPER VOCAL TECHNIQUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL SINGING VOICE, BUILDING UPON INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUE FROM MUIVI 311 (SLO #1).
• Identify and express vocal technique to the singing voice in such elements, but not limited to, as: posture, breathing, tone production, diction, stage development, memorization and interpretation.
• Name and recall the parts of the body utilized in singing.
• TRANSLATE AND PARAPHRASE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTS TO ENGLISH (SLO #2).
• ANALYZE AND DIAGNOSE PERSONAL WEAKNESSES IN VOCAL TECHNIQUE (SLO #3).
• Conduct a self-evaluation to analyze and diagnose areas for improvement while identifying proper vocal technique.
• ASSESS AND EVALUATE INDIVIDUAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF STUDENT PEERS (SLO #4).
• Recognize and model constructive feedback pertaining to vocal technique in the singing voice and towards the overall musical performance of peers and one's self.
• PERFORM MUSICAL SELECTIONS EFFECTIVELY TO A LIVE AUDIENCE (SLO #5).
• Prepare and perform musical selections per an assigned art song repertoire.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• INCORPORATE PROPER VOCAL TECHNIQUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL SINGING VOICE, BUILDING UPON SKILLS IN MUIVI 320 (SLO #1).
• Identify and express vocal technique to the singing voice in such elements, but not limited to, as: posture, breathing, tone production, diction, stage development, memorization and interpretation.
• Name and recall the parts of the body utilized in singing.
• TRANSLATE AND PARAPHRASE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTS TO ENGLISH (SLO #2).
• ANALYZE AND DIAGNOSE PERSONAL WEAKNESSES IN VOCAL TECHNIQUE (SLO #3).
• Conduct a self-evaluation to analyze and diagnose areas for improvement while identifying proper vocal technique.
• ASSESS AND EVALUATE INDIVIDUAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF STUDENT PEERS (SLO #4).
• Recognize and model constructive feedback pertaining to vocal technique in the singing voice and towards the overall musical performance of peers and one's self.
• PERFORM MUSICAL SELECTIONS EFFECTIVELY TO A LIVE AUDIENCE (SLO #5).
• Prepare and perform musical selections per an assigned art song repertoire.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• READ AND ANALYZE MUSIC PROFICIENTLY IN TREBLE AND BASS CLEFS. (SLO #1)
• Evaluate and play two octaves scales in C, G, D, A, and E Major (hands separate and together).
• Identify intervals visually and aurally.
• ANALYZE AND PERFORM BASIC PIANO PIECES CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT PARTS IN BOTH HANDS (SLO #2)
• Practice and perform basic piano pieces in front of peers.
• DEMONSTRATE BASIC SIGHT-READING SKILLS. (SLO-#3)
• Perform sight-reading exercises in groups and as a whole.
• REHEARSE AND PERFORM DUETS AND ENSEMBLE PIECES. (SLO #4)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• READ AND ANALYZE MUSIC PROFICIENTLY IN TREBLE AND BASS CLEFS. (SLO #1)
• Evaluate and play two octaves scales in C, G, D, F, and Bb (hands separate and together). Identify intervals visually and aurally.
• Perform and analyze root position triads and the basic I-IV-I-V7-I harmonic progression in C, G, D, A, and E.
• ANALYZE AND PERFORM BASIC PIANO PIECES CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT PARTS IN BOTH HANDS (SLO #2)
• Practice and perform basic piano pieces in front of peers.
• DEMONSTRATE BASIC SIGHT-READING SKILLS. (SLO-#3) (P-SLO #1, 4)
• Perform sight-reading exercises in groups and as a whole.
• REHEARSE AND PERFORM DUETS AND ENSEMBLE PIECES. (SLO #4)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• READ AND ANALYZE MUSIC PROFICIENTLY IN TREBLE AND BASS CLEFS. (SLO #1) (P-SLO #5, 6)
• Evaluate and play three octaves scales in all major scales (hands together). Identify intervals visually and aurally.
• Perform and analyze root position triads and the basic I-IV-I-V7-I harmonic progression in all major scales.
• ANALYZE AND PERFORM EARLY INTERMEDIATE PIANO PIECES CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT PARTS IN BOTH HANDS (SLO #2) (P-SLO #2)
• Practice and perform early intermediate piano pieces in front of peers.
• DEMONSTRATE EARLY INTERMEDIATE SIGHT-READING SKILLS. (SLO-#3) (P-SLO #1, 4)
• Perform advanced intermediate sight-reading exercises in groups and as a whole.
• DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF EARLY INTERMEDIATE DUET AND ENSEMBLE PIECES. (SLO #4) (P-SLO #2)
• Rehearse and successfully perform early intermediate duet and ensemble pieces

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• PERFORM AND ANALYZE ADVANCED LEVEL PIANO MUSIC PROFICIENTLY IN TREBLE AND BASS CLEFS. (SLO #1)
• Evaluate and play four octaves scales in all major keys and minor keys (hands separate and together). Identify intervals visually and aurally.
• Perform and analyze root position triads and the basic I-IV-I-V7-I harmonic progression in all major and minor keys.
• ANALYZE AND PERFORM ADVANCED LEVEL PIANO PIECES CONSISTING OF COMPLEX INDEPENDENT PARTS IN BOTH HANDS (SLO #2)
• Practice and perform advanced piano pieces in front of peers.
• DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED LEVEL SIGHT-READING SKILLS. (SLO #3)
• Perform sight-reading exercises in groups and as a whole.
• REHEARSE AND PERFORM DUETS AND ENSEMBLE PIECES. (SLO #4)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• enable the student to become acquainted with music through the medium of the guitar.
• develop dexterity skills necessary to create chords through strumming and arpeggiation.
• develop reading skills of melodic lines through conventional notation and tablature.
• allow the student an opportunity for creative expression both formally (writing) and informally.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• continue to develop dexterity skills through strummed chords and finger picking.
• improve reading skills of conventional notation and tablature.
• develop improvisational techniques based on dexterity and reading skills.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 STUDENT WILL ACQUIRE PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEXTERITY WITHIN A DISCIPLINE
• Notate and identify the blues scale, the bebop scale, the diatonic modes, the pentatonic scale, triads, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, upper and lower neighbor non-harmonic tones and II-V-I in all keys.
• Apply and perform the blues scale, the bebop scale, the diatonic modes, the pentatonic scale, triads, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, upper and lower neighbor non-harmonic tones and II-V-I in all keys.
• SLO #2 STUDENT WILL LEARN AND USE CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS TO DISCUSS AND CRITIQUE MUSICAL WORKS AND PERFORMANCES THROUGH SELF ANALYSIS, ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION, AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.
• Develop effective rehearsal and performance skills based on critical listening and application of best practices.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 STUDENT WILL EXPAND THEIR PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEXTERITY WITHIN A DISCIPLINE
• Notate and identify fourths, sidestepping, tritone substitution, and horizontal vs. vertical techniques in a jazz improvisation.
• Apply and perform fourths, sidestepping, tritone substitution, and horizontal vs. vertical techniques in a jazz improvisation.
• SLO #2 STUDENT WILL FURTHER DEVELOP CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS TO DISCUSS AND CRITIQUE MUSICAL WORKS AND PERFORMANCES THROUGH SELF ANALYSIS, ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION, AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.
• Develop effective rehearsal and performance skills based on critical listening and application of best practices.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• STUDENTS WILL WORK TOWARDS AND DEVELOP A LEVEL OF TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY ON THEIR INSTRUMENT (OR VOICE) WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO STUDY AND PERFORM CONCERT LEVEL MUSIC AT A PRE-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (SLO #1) (P-SLO #1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• Develop improved musical skills that prepare the student for applied music requirements at transfer institutions.
• Demonstrate and adapt acquired skills for successful musical performances.
• Analyze and interpolate the musical skills needed for successful performances of music spanning a multiplicity of styles and genres.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1 PERFORM ORCHESTRAL MUSIC (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 3, P-SLO 4)
• Perform with artistic expression in public performances.
• Perform representative works from standard orchestral literature of both contemporary and historical periods.
• Apply proper basic instrumental technique (posture, bowing, support, embouchure, tone, projection, stage deportment, ensemble performance.)
• Examine new literature and produce music utilizing proper sight reading techniques.
• Create proper balance within the section and across the ensemble by evaluating dynamic levels in both groups. Discriminate melodic versus harmonic role and modify dynamics for proper balance.
• Identify proper intonation within the section and across the ensemble and match pitch accordingly.
• Identify the correct tempo in use and match the ensemble to produce a more precise and artistic performance.
• Criticize and appraise performances.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1 PERFORM ORCHESTRAL MUSIC (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 3, P-SLO 4)
• Perform with artistic expression in public performances.
• Perform representative works from standard orchestral literature of both contemporary and historical periods.
• Apply proper basic instrumental technique (posture, bowing, support, embouchure, tone, projection, stage deportment, ensemble performance.)
• Examine new literature and produce music utilizing proper sight reading techniques.
• Create proper balance within the section and across the ensemble by evaluating dynamic levels in both groups. Discriminate melodic versus harmonic role and modify dynamics for proper balance.
• Identify proper intonation within the section and across the ensemble and match pitch accordingly.
• Identify the correct tempo in use and match the ensemble to produce a more precise and artistic performance.
• Criticize and appraise performances.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• ACQUIRE PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEXTERITY ON JAZZ INSTRUMENTS (SLO #1; PSLO #1).
• sight-read, interpret and perform a variety of jazz styles in an ensemble setting, with repeating students expanding their range and flexibility with respect to technique, phrasing, articulation, and rhythm.
• prepare and perform jazz band repertoire from recordings and sheet music, with repeating students broadening the scope of their experience to include new repertoire of increased difficulty and greater ability to infer genre-specific aesthetics.
• develop ability to perform independently at a level of quality and consistence.
• integrate artistic expression and technical proficiency into public performances.
• formulate and implement practice strategies specific to a jazz instrument.
• apply knowledge of jazz routines to construct improvised solos.
• ACQUIRE AURAL AWARENESS AND ENSEMBLE SKILLS (SLO#2; PSLO #2).
• apply ensemble experience to jazz environments, and for repeating students, explore leadership roles within an ensemble.
• demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary to participate cooperatively within a jazz ensemble.
• ESTABLISH AN HISTORICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL AND CHRONOLOGICAL CONTEXT OF JAZZ MUSIC (SLO#3; PSLO#3).
• demonstrate the ability to analyze, distinguish and perform jazz ensemble music of various historical eras and stylistic trends, with repeating students augmenting their command of various performance practices within the jazz lineage.
• LEARN AND USE CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS TO DISCUSS AND CRITIQUE MUSICAL WORKS AND PERFORMANCES (SLO#4; PSLO#4).
• analyze and evaluate jazz improvisations.
• evaluate technical skills and discern stylistic characteristics through individual preparation, ensemble practice and performance.
• evaluate and critique other performers and performance ensembles.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• ACQUIRE PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEXTERITY ON JAZZ INSTRUMENTS (SLO #1; PSLO #1).
• sight-read, interpret and perform a variety of jazz styles in an ensemble setting, with repeating students expanding their range and flexibility with respect to technique, phrasing, articulation, and rhythm.
• prepare and perform jazz band repertoire from recordings and sheet music, with repeating students broadening the scope of their experience to include new repertoire of increased difficulty and greater ability to infer genre-specific aesthetics.
• develop ability to perform independently at an advanced level of quality and consistence.
• integrate artistic expression and technical proficiency into public performances.
• formulate and implement practice strategies specific to a jazz instrument.
• apply knowledge of jazz routines to construct improvised solos at an advanced level.
• ACQUIRE AURAL AWARENESS AND ENSEMBLE SKILLS (SLO#2; PSLO #2).
• apply ensemble experience to jazz environments, and for repeating students, explore leadership roles within an ensemble.
• demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary to participate cooperatively within a jazz ensemble and to assume the role of section leader.
• ESTABLISH AN HISTORICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL AND CHRONOLOGICAL CONTEXT OF JAZZ MUSIC (SLO#3; PSLO#3).
• demonstrate the ability to analyze, distinguish and perform jazz ensemble music of various historical eras and stylistic trends, with repeating students augmenting their command of various performance practices within the jazz lineage.
• LEARN AND USE CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS TO DISCUSS AND CRITIQUE MUSICAL WORKS AND PERFORMANCES (SLO#4; PSLO#4).
• analyze and evaluate jazz improvisations at an advanced level.
• evaluate technical skills and discern stylistic characteristics through individual preparation, ensemble practice and performance.
• evaluate and critique other performers and performance ensembles.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1 PERFORM CONCERT BAND MUSIC (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 3, P-SLO 4)
• Perform with artistic expression in public performances.
• Perform representative works from standard concert band literature.
• Apply proper basic instrumental technique (posture, support, embouchure, tone, projection, stage deportment, ensemble performance.)
• Examine new literature and produce music utilizing proper sight reading techniques.
• Create proper balance within the section and across the ensemble by evaluating dynamic levels in both groups. Discriminate melodic versus harmonic role and modify dynamics for proper balance.
• Identify proper intonation within the section and across the ensemble and match pitch accordingly.
• Identify the correct tempo in use and match the ensemble to produce a more precise and artistic performance.
• Criticize and appraise performances.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1 PERFORM CONCERT BAND MUSIC (P-SLO 1, P-SLO 2, P-SLO 3, P-SLO 4)
• Perform with artistic expression in public performances.
• Perform representative works from standard concert band literature.
• Apply proper basic instrumental technique (posture, support, embouchure, tone, projection, stage deportment, ensemble performance.)
• Examine new literature and produce music utilizing proper sight reading techniques.
• Create proper balance within the section and across the ensemble by evaluating dynamic levels in both groups. Discriminate melodic versus harmonic role and modify dynamics for proper balance.
• Identify proper intonation within the section and across the ensemble and match pitch accordingly.
• Identify the correct tempo in use and match the ensemble to produce a more precise and artistic performance.
• Criticize and appraise performances.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: PERFORM AND UNDERSTAND CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES.
• perform with artistic expression in public performances.
• perform representative works of art from standard choral literature.
• demonstrate proper basic vocal technique (posture, breathing, diction, resonance, and stage deportment) and ensemble singing.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Establish an historical, geographical and chronological context of music (SLO #1; PSLO #3).
• Recognize and appreciate gospel music as legitimate, viable and exciting piece of a larger body of music.
• Acquire aural awareness and ensemble skills (SLO #2; PSLO #2).
• Develop stage presence as a performer in a choral setting.
• Acquire physical skills/dexterity within a discipline (SLO #3; PSLO #1).
• Identify the elements of gospel style and sound in order to distinguish between traditional and contemporary performances.
• Discuss and critique musical works and performances through self analysis, ensemble participation and performance evaluation (SLO #4; PSLO #4).
• Participate in educational outreach initiatives through off-campus performances.
• Acquire analytical skills and a conceptual framework for the future (SLO #5; PSLO #5).

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: PERFORM AND UNDERSTAND CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES.
• perform with artistic expression in public performances.
• perform representative works of art from standard choral literature.
• demonstrate proper basic vocal technique (posture, breathing, diction, resonance, and stage deportment) and ensemble singing.
• learn and apply the techniques of sight reading choral music.
• analyze and evaluate performances.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• PERFORM AND UNDERSTAND CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES. (SLO 1, P-SLO 3)
• Perform with artistic expression in public performances. (P-SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
• Perform representative works of art from standard choral literature. (SLO-1, P-SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
• Demonstrate proper basic vocal technique (posture, breathing, diction, resonance, and stage deportment) and ensemble singing. (P-SL0 1, 2, 4)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: PERFORM AND UNDERSTAND CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES, ESPECIALLY MUSIC WRITTEN FOR CHAMBER ENSEMBLE.
• perform artistically in public settings.
• sing repertoire of other languages and cultures.
• apply appropriate stylistic characteristics to the repertoire being sung in regards to the historical period or the culture of the music.
• Analyze and evaluate all vocal performances with regards to basic choral technique.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• PERFORM AND UNDERSTAND CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES, ESPECIALLY MUSIC WRITTEN FOR CHAMBER ENSEMBLE. (SLO 1, P-SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
• Perform artistically in public settings. (P-SLO1, 2, 3, 4)
• Sing repertoire of other languages and cultures. (P-SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
• Apply appropriate stylistic characteristics to the repertoire being sung in regards to the historical period or the culture of the music. (P-SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
• Analyze and evaluate all vocal performances with regards to basic choral technique. (P-SLO 2, 4)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• DEVELOP A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE EUROPEAN CLASSICAL TRADITION. (SLO #1)
• Discuss and analyze representative concert music composers
• UNDERSTAND COMMON 20TH CENTURY TECHNIQUES AS THEY APPEAR IN COMPOSITIONS. (SLO #2)
• Create and perform original musical compositions that integrate key elements of 20th Century concert music.
• DEVELOP A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF 20TH CENTURY TRENDS IN CONCERT MUSIC. (SLO #3)
• Analyze and assess scores by representative 20th Century composers that contain unique and forward thinking harmonic components.
• DEVELOP A NUANCED ARTISTIC SENSIBILITY AND USE ADVANCED CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS WHILE CREATING NEW MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS THAT WILL BE PUBLICLY PERFORMED. (SLO #4)
• Create music compositions that have a compelling musical structure and content.
• Create music compositions that are emotionally and intellectually intriguing.
• Create music compositions that use advanced techniques with respect to melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, timbre, and gesture.
• Create and successfully perform music compositions that develop a unique artistic voice.
• REHEARSE AND PERFORM ORIGINAL AND RECENTLY COMPOSED MUSIC (SLO #5)
• Perform with artistic expression in public performances.
• Create music compositions that are emotionally and intellectually intriguing.
• Criticize and appraise performances.
• Create and perform successful music compositions that develop a unique artistic voice.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• interpret and perform a variety of commercial styles in an ensemble setting, with repeating students expanding their range and flexibility as ensemble players. SLO #1
• participate cooperatively as an ensemble musician.
• apply ensemble experience to real world environments, and for repeating students, explore leadership roles within an ensemble. SLO #2
• perform music learned from recordings and sheet music, with repeating students broadening their skills to include arranging. SLO #3
• analyze, organize and apply basic business and technical support systems to fit various music groups, with repeating students strengthening and refining these skills. SLO #4

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• UTILIZE PROFICIENTLY NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURPOSES OR RESEARCH, COMPOSITION, LISTENING, PERFORMANCE, RECORDING, ARCHIVING, AND CROSS-DISCIPLINE COLLABORATION IN THE FIELDS AND INDUSTRY OF MUSIC. (SLO #1) (PSLO #6)
• understand and utilize proper terminology to describe music industry practices, business operations, legalities, and current issues.
• utilize and understand current technologies to create opportunities that help offset the many financial challenges facing the music industry.
• examine career opportunities in music to evaluate advantageous and disadvantageous career paths.
• describe and summarize key elements of music industry agreements, contracts, procedures, and methods of doing business.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: demonstrate a knowledge of the history, concepts and terminology associated with MIDI technology.
• SLO #2: compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of various MIDI hardware and software options.
• SLO #3: input, edit, and output music using music sequencing software.
• design and produce a musical score using music notation software.
• SLO #4: assess and select appropriate CAI (computer-assisted instruction) software for personal and classroom use.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the software and hardware used on a daily basis in a musician’s life. (P-SLO 6)
• Create recordings with computers using digital audio workstation software and Analog/Digital peripheral interfaces.
• Evaluate the various software and hardware with which music is created and delivered in the digital realm.
• SLO 2: Analyze and utilize compositional forms to communicate music most effectively. (P-SLO 5, P-SLO 6)
• Create original compositions that are both prepared for musicians in a studio environment and recording using the aforementioned hardware and software.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of software and hardware used on a daily basis in a musician’s life. (P-SLO 6)
• Create professional grade recordings with computers using digital audio workstation software and Analog/Digital peripheral interfaces.
• Evaluate the various media forms in which music is created and delivered in the digital realm
• SLO 2: Analyze and select the most advantageous professional grade software and hardware to complete musical projects in the digital realm. (P-SLO 5, P-SLO 6)
• Create original compositions for film, video, and/or gaming using professional grade software and hardware.
• Design websites and social media pages for the promotion and sale of their music.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic operation of AVID's Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation.
• • Create a Pro Tools session capable of accomplishing common audio production tasks.
• • Interpret media types structural to a ProTools session, such as .wav, .aiff, .mp3, .mp4, .mov, .mp4, etc.
• SLO 2: Evaluate and apply proper recording, editing, arranging, processing, mixing techniques to audio and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) files in Pro Tools.
• • Create original music compositions as stand-alone works (songs).
• • Create original compositions and sound design for film/video.
• • Prepare for the first of two online Avid Certification Examinations leading to 'user' certification, and allowing the student to progress to enrolling in MUSM 349 - Audio and Music Production IV (Pro Tools 110).

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Manage large track counts and multiple channels of simultaneous inputs and outputs during a session.
• • Create appropriate Pro Tools hardware settings.
• • Set up troubleshoot input/output (I/O) functions
• SLO 2: Assess and integrate virtual instruments and specialized plug-ins for specific music and post-production tasks.
• • Incorporate automated mixing techniques into the work flow.
• • Analyze Elastic Audio methods to select appropriate techniques yielding the desired tempo and/or rhythmic outcome.
• • Apply clip-based editing techniques to audio and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) tracks.
• • Create a portfolio original music compositions as stand-alone works (songs).
• • Create a portfolio of original compositions and sound design for film/video.
• • Prepare for the second of two online Avid Examination allowing leading to 'user' certification,' which will be both registered and documented with Avid Technologies.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Acquire physical skills/dexterity within a discipline (SLO #1, PSLO #1).
• Use music as a primary learning tool.
• Acquire analytical skills and a conceptual framework for the future (SLO #2; PSLO #5).
• Organize success-oriented elemental music activities.
• Plan music classes which integrate the arts into all phases of the curriculum.
• Utilize new technologies for the purposes of research, composition, listening, performance, recording, archiving and cross-discipline collaboration (SLO #3; PSLO #6).
• Teach young children basic music concepts of rhythm and melody, using singing, dancing, playing of instruments, creating and improvising music.
• Create and perform on rhythm-band instruments used in school.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR IN A FIELD OF STUDY RELATED ONE’S CAREER.
• Understand the effects time, stress, and organizational management have on performance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of consistently practicing ethics and confidentiality in a workplace.
• Examine the career/life planning process and relate its relevance to the student.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic communication tools and their appropriate use.
• Demonstrate an understanding of workplace etiquette.
• SLO #2 DESCRIBE THE CAREER/LIFE PLANNING PROCESS AND RELATE ITS RELEVANCY TO ONE'S CAREER.
• Link personal goals to long term achievement.
• Display an understanding of creating a professional first impression.
• Understand how networking is a powerful job search tool.
• Understand necessary elements of a résumé.
• Understand the importance of interview preparation.
• Identify how continual learning increases career success.
• SLO #3 DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE AND THEORETICAL CONCEPTS AS WRITTEN IN LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMPLOYER WORK SITE SUPERVISOR.