Music

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

MUSI 100: Applied Lessons in a Group Setting

This series of courses provides instruction through group lessons for students with little or no background in the instrument to be studied. Appropriate techniques in performance, sight reading and introductory repertoire are studied.
SEC AA Voice Class
SEC BB Piano Class
SEC CC Guitar Class

MUSI 101: Music Literacy

This course instructs the student in reading conventional music notation. The repertoire used as examples will be drawn from a variety of sources that include popular, folk, and classical music.

MUSI 102: MIDI and Musical Notation Software

Instruction will be provided in the application of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) between electronic musical instruments, digital audio workstations, and recording and notation software.

MUSI 103: Introduction to Music

This course is an historical and aesthetic study of western art music that emphasizes learning to listen. Representative masterworks are studied and consideration is given to aesthetic functions and values. Preparing for and attending live concerts are essential parts of the course.

MUSI 104: Out of the Blues and Into Rock

This course focuses on the development of the African American genre of music known as blues and its impact on popular music as it developed in North America and Britain during the 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. The student is expected to acquire a comfortable familiarity with the course content. Activities include lectures, readings, watching DVDs, listening to CDs, live in-class performances, and writing. 

MUSI 105: College Choir

The Bethany College Choir performs music in a broad range of styles. Concerts are on campus and off campus on weekdays and weekends and sometimes during tours. Members attend two weekly rehearsals and performances and extra rehearsals as scheduled. Members are assessed the cost of purchasing appropriate formal concert attire. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. 

MUSI 106: College Wind Ensemble

The College Wind Ensemble performs music in a broad range of styles. Members attend weekly rehearsals plus performances and extra rehearsals as scheduled. Concerts are on and off campus. Active student leadership is strongly encouraged. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.

MUSI 107: Rock Ensemble

The Rock Ensemble composes, records, performs, and promotes original music in popular idioms. Members attend frequent rehearsals and recording sessions. The group presents live performances on and off campus and produces audio recordings (CDs) for distribution. In addition to composers and musicians, students interested in the technical and promotional aspects of the project are also encouraged to enroll. Active student leadership is strongly encouraged. 

MUSI 109: Guitar Ensemble

This course prepares and performs music appropriate to the instrument. Members attend weekly rehearsals, plus performances and extra rehearsals as needed. Active student leadership is strongly encouraged. 

MUSI 110: Digital Audio Production for Music

This courser focuses on hands-on experience in multi-track recording of musical instruments using a digital audio workstation. It also sets the state stage for an additional work in digital editing, mixing, and mastering techniques. (This course may be taken for credit as COMM 110.)

MUSI 111-112: Applied Lessons, Individual

This series of courses provides individualized instruction in applied music technique and repertoire focusing on the student’s experience, ability, and needs. In addition to lessons, students meet periodically with the instructor and other students in a performance seminar. An additional fee is required for this course. 
SEC 01 Voice 
SEC 02 Piano/Organ 
SEC 03 Guitar/Bass/Folk Strings 
SEC 04 Winds/Brass/Percussion 
SEC 05 Orchestral Strings

MUSI 114: Live Sound for Music

Instruction will be provided in live sound applications for music. This includes sound reinforcement, recording of live performances, and the use of pre-recorded or MIDI materials in live performances.

MUSI 171: Music Theory I / Ear Training I

This course provides an introduction to the stylistic practices of music from the 17th and 18th centuries, and also considers more recent and vernacular music. It begins with a review of music fundamentals including scales, intervals, and notational practices. The course continues with an examination of several melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and formal structures found in the music under consideration. The ear training component parallels the concepts presented in the music theory portion of the course as is appropriate.

MUSI 172: Music Theory II / Ear Training II

This course continues the study of the harmonic, melodic, and contrapuntal practices of music from the 17th and 18th centuries, but may include study of more recent literature as well. The course begins with a review of topics from the previous semester and continues with an examination of concepts that will lead to a solid understanding of diatonic modulation and basic forms by the end of the semester. The ear training component parallels the concepts presented in the music theory portion of the course as is appropriate.

MUSI 211-212: Applied Lessons, Individual

This series of courses provides individualized instruction in applied music technique and repertoire focusing on the student’s experience, ability, and needs. In addition to lessons, students meet periodically with the instructor and other students in a performance seminar. An additional fee is required for this course. 
SEC 01 Voice 
SEC 02 Piano/Organ 
SEC 03 Guitar/Bass/Folk Strings 
SEC 04 Winds/Brass/Percussion 
SEC 05 Orchestral Strings

MUSI 230: Conducting I

This course is a study of basic conducting technique and ensemble repertoire. Students work with and without a baton in exploring the art of communication by gesture. (This course may be taken for credit as FINA 230.)

MUSI 250: Music History: Medieval-Classical

This course is a detailed, chronologically-organized study of the development of western art music. Students are introduced to the research materials, repertoire, composers, and styles representative of each era. Attention is given to concurrent philosophical, religious, historical, and artistic events and movements. Emphasis is on the development of listening skills.

MUSI 251: Music History: 18th-20th Centuries

This course is a detailed, chronologically-organized study of the development of western art music from the 18th century to the present. Students are introduced to the research materials, repertoire, composers, and styles representative of each era. Attention is given to concurrent philosophical, religious, historical, and artistic events and movements. Emphasis is on the development of listening skills.

MUSI 271: Music Theory III / Ear Training III

Music Theory III provides an introduction to the stylistic practices of music from the 19th century and also considers more recent and vernacular music. It begins with a review of topics covered in Music Theory I and II and continues with the examination of advanced melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and formal structures such as chromatic harmony, extended tertian harmonies, and enharmonic modulation found in the music under consideration. The ear training component parallels the concepts presented in the music theory portion of the course as is appropriate.

MUSI 272: Music Theory IV / Ear Training IV

This course continues the study of the harmonic, melodic, and contrapuntal practices of music from the 17th century to the present and also considers modem vernacular music. The course begins with a review of extended tertian harmony. It then continues with an examination of topics such as set theory; serialism; polytonality; chance processes; minimalism; experiments in timbre, texture, scalar formations, harmony, and rhythm; and extended instrumental and vocal techniques that characterize the compositional, theoretic, and analytic concepts of the 20th century. The ear training component parallels the concepts presented in the music theory portion of the course as is appropriate.

MUSI 309: Audio Recording Portfolio

Instruction will be provided in live sound applications for music. This includes sound reinforcement, recording of live performances, and the use of pre-recorded or MIDI materials in live performances. (This course may be taken for credit as MUSI 309.)

MUSI 311-312: Applied Lessons, Individual

This series of courses provides individualized instruction in applied music technique and repertoire focusing on the student’s experience, ability, and needs. In addition to lessons, students meet periodically with the instructor and other students in a performance seminar. An additional fee is required for this course.
SEC 01 Voice 
SEC 02 Piano/Organ 
SEC 03 Guitar/Bass/Folk Strings 
SEC 04 Winds/Brass/Percussion 
SEC 05 Orchestral Strings

MUSI 411: Applied Lessons, Individual

This series of courses provides individualized instruction in applied music technique and repertoire focusing on the student’s experience, ability, and needs. In addition to lessons, students meet periodically with the instructor and other students in a performance seminar. An additional fee is required for this course. 
SEC 01 Voice 
SEC 02 Piano/Organ 
SEC 03 Guitar/Bass/Folk Strings 
SEC 04 Winds/Brass/Percussion 
SEC 05 Orchestral Strings

MUSI 470: Internship

The internship is a faculty supervised on or off-campus experience that is related to music. The experience must be approved by the department chair prior to the beginning of the internship. When completed off-campus, the work is supervised jointly by a faculty supervisor and a designated off-campus supervisor. After completing the internship, students submit reflective essays regarding the quality of the internship experience and its connection to music. The student is evaluated by the faculty supervisor who may take into consideration the evaluation of the mentor. Fifty hours of work is required for each one credit. (This course is a credit/no credit course.)

MUSI 477: Senior Seminar

This course is a review of material covered throughout the music curriculum with particular concern for a student’s area of concentration. Academic and professional career opportunities are explored. Guidance for the Senior Project and preparation for the Senior Comprehensive Examination are also provided.