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SMU 132 - Woodwind Methods I (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This woodwind methods course provides an introduction for music education majors with the skills to model and work effectively with students on flute, clarinet, and saxophone in group beginning instrumental methods classes. In addition, students gain knowledge and skills of instruments for rehearsing large groups of instrumentalists in secondary settings.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Fee.
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SMU 133 - Woodwind Methods II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This woodwind methods course provides an introduction for music education majors with the skills to model and work effectively with students on oboe and bassoon in group beginning instrumental methods classes. In addition, students gain knowledge and skills of instruments for rehearsing large groups of instrumentalists in secondary settings.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SMU 134 - Brass Methods I (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This brass methods course provides an introduction for music education majors with the skills to model and work effectively with students on trumpet and French horn in group beginning instrumental methods classes. In addition, students gain knowledge and skills of instruments for rehearsing large groups of instrumentalists in secondary settings.
Credits: 1
When Offered: Fall semester.
Fee.
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SMU 135 - Brass Methods II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This brass methods course provides an introduction for music education majors with the skills to model and work effectively with students on trombone and tuba in group beginning instrumental methods classes. In addition, students gain knowledge and skills of instruments for rehearsing large groups of instrumentalists in secondary settings.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SMU 136 - Percussion Methods (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Section 01 provides an introduction for music education majors to the skills to model and work effectively with students on pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments in individual and ensemble settings. Section 02 provides an introduction to music therapy majors of the fundamentals of using percussion instruments in therapeutic settings with a variety of populations.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SMU 137 - Performance (Non-Major) Harp (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in harp.
Credits:1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 140 - Performance (Non-Major) Piano (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in piano.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 and SMU 228 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 141 - Performance (Non-Major) Voice (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in voice.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 and SMU 229 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 142 - Performance (Non-Major) Organ (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in organ.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 143 - Performance (Non-Major) Guitar (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in guitar.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 144 - Performance (Non-Major) Flute (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in flute.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 145 - Performance (Non-Major) Oboe/Bsn (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in oboe/bassoon.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 146 - Performance (Non-mjr) Clarinet (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in clarinet.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 147 - Performance (Non-mjr) Saxophone (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in saxophone.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 148 - Performance (Non-Major) Fr. Horn (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in French horn.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 149 - Performance (Non-Major) Trumpet (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in trumpet.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 150 - Performance (Non-Major) Trombone (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in trombone.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 151 - Performance (Non-Major) Euph/Tuba (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in euphonium/tuba.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 152 - Performance (Non-Major) Percussion (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in percussion.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 153 - Performance (Non-mjr) Violin/Viola (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in violin/viola.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 154 - Performance (Non-Major) Cello/Bass (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction in cello/bass.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 127 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 155 - Improvisation (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Private instruction involving basics of improvisation. 1 credit for one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 160 - Harmony I (Music) 2 Credit(s)
The written study of music theory. Course content includes intervals, rhythms, major/minor scales and harmonic structures, lead sheets and figured bass, embellishing tones, and melodic form.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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SMU 161 - Aural Theory I (Music) 2 Credit(s)
The study of music theory through critical listening and performance. Emphasis on aural skill development through solfeggio, major and minor tonal pattern identification and responding, rhythmic reading and responding, and rhythmic dictation.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Fee.
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SMU 162 - Harmony II (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 160 with more advances theoretical concepts including four-voice part writing and secondary function.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in SMU 160 .
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SMU 163 - Aural Theory II (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 161 with more advanced skill development through solfeggio, rhythmic reading and responding, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation and score reading identification.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in SMU 161 .
Fee.
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SMU 165 - Songwriting (Music) 3 Credit(s)
Analysis and application of the fundamentals of songwriting in the popular music genre. Discussion topics include music theory fundamentals, basic and advanced song structures, and the art of lyric writing.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Artistic Expression requirement.
Fee.
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SMU 166 - Sound Theory and Practice (Music) 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of audio production and its application to music, theatre, and commercial events. Students will become familiar with the professional methods utilized in producing and recording quality live audio.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SMU 170 - Creating Music With GarageBand (Music) 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an opportunity for non-music majors to explore and understand music through creative projects. Students develop musical composition projects in GarageBand software based on elements of music theory, music history, and music applications in contemporary media. Projects include singer-songwriter-like composing, creating a ringtone and podcast, and developing a video game and film score.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Artistic Expression requirement.
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SMU 178 - Jazz Combo (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Performance of chamber music in the jazz style, including Swing, Latin, Bebop and Fusion.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 179 - Commercial Music Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
An ensemble for instrumental and vocal musicians specializing in popular contemporary music, including Rock, Latin, Rhythm & Blues, Country, Disco, and Hip Hop.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Audition and instructor signature required.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 180 - Piano Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give piano students experience with piano duet, piano duo, 6-hand, 8-hand or more, and piano literature.
Credits. Variable.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Permission required.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 181 - Sinfonia at Seton Hill (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Study of relevant works for string ensemble/chamber orchestra through rehearsal and performance. Particular attention to proper ensemble technique. Intonation, rhythmic accuracy, bowing, and other instrumental technique are addressed.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 182 - Griffin Band (Music) 0 Credit(s)
The Griffin Band is an instrumental ensemble (marching/pep and concert bands) open to all Seton Hill University students.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 183 - Opera Workshop (Music) 0 Credit(s)
The opera workshop is designed to develop in the singer the interpretive and technical skills required in opera. These include dramatic interpretation of characters, staging, blocking, movement, and other elements of production. The workshop culminates in staged scenes and full productions of opera.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 185 - Setonia (Music) 0 Credit(s)
An ensemble specializing in music for women’s voices. Auditions held at the beginning of each semester.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Audition and instructor signature required.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 187 - Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Provides qualified students with the opportunity to perform in a semi-professional orchestra.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Audition and instructor signature required.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
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SMU 188 - SHU Glee Club (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Men’s choral ensemble. Auditions held at the beginning of each semester.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 189 - Una Voce (Music) 0 Credit(s)
A select choral ensemble performing advanced literature.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 190 - Westmoreland Symphonic Winds (Music) 0 Credit(s)
A concert band open to musicians who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Audition required.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 192 - Woodwind Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Performance of chamber music for woodwind instruments including double reed and mixed woodwind trios/quartets/quintets, clarinet ensemble, saxophone ensemble, and flute choir.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 193 - Brass Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Performance of chamber music for combinations of brass instruments including sextet, quintet, quartet, and brass choir.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 194 - Percussion Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Performance of chamber music for combinations of percussion instruments.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 196 - Handbell Choir (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Performance of handbell music using 3-octave Schulmerich handbells.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 197 - Jazz Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Performance experience of Big Band and Jazz Combo literature. Admission by audition.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 198 - Chamber Music (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Designed to provide string students experience in rehearsing, coaching, and performing chamber music.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 199 - Guitar Ensemble (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Performance of chamber music for guitar.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement if taken for credit.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 205 - Keyboard Strategies 3 (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Designed to service the non-keyboard music major with early intermediate keyboard experience, this course introduces students to the basic skills necessary to achieve the required musical and keyboard proficiency for Level II in the major.
Credits: 1
When Offered: Fall semester.
Fee.
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SMU 206 - Keyboard Strategies 4 (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Designed to service the non-keyboard music major with early intermediate keyboard experience, this course introduces students to the basic skills necessary to achieve the required musical and keyboard proficiency for Level II in the major.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SMU 220 - Music Methods/Inclusive Classroom (Music) 3 Credit(s)
This course provides instructional methods and materials for teaching in the general music classroom. Students examine topics related to music teaching that include: instructional objectives, national and state standards, planning, principle learning theories, legislation and litigation for students with special needs, inclusion principles and practices, assessment, motivation, and management techniques. The course includes a practicum. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 102 .
Fee.
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SMU 226 - Class Guitar II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 126 . Course is designed to lead students to develop the guitar skills necessary to pass the proficiency examination in guitar for the music therapy major.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 126 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Artistic Expression requirement
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SMU 228 - Class Piano II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to develop piano performance skills begun in SMU 128 (repertoire, scales, chords, harmonization, sightreading), at a more advanced level.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: SMU 128 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 229 - Class Voice II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to develop vocal performance skills begun in SMU 129 , at a more advanced level. Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Prerequisite: SMU 129 .
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SMU 230 - Functional Vocal Skills I (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Development of vocal skills: singing in different styles, vocal improvisation, therapeutic use of voice (e.g., toning, speaking voice for relaxation), and vocal health.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SMU 129 and SMU 229 .
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SMU 235 - Functional Vocal Skills II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 230 . Development of vocal skills: singing in different styles, vocal improvisation, therapeutic use of voice (e.g., toning, speaking voice for relaxation), and vocal health.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 230 .
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SMU 236 - Intro to Jazz Improvisation (Music) 2 Credit(s)
An introduction to the fundamentals of jazz improvisation and jazz accompanying for instrumentalists and vocalists. Designed to provide students with fundamental resources and techniques necessary for successful improvisation in the jazz genre.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisites: SMU 162 and SMU 206 .
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SMU 237 - Performance (Secondary) Harp (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary harp for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Artistic Expression requirement.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
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SMU 240 - Performance (sec) Piano (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary piano for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 228 .
Fee.
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SMU 241 - Performance (sec) Voice (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary voice for music majors and musical theatre majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU 229 .
Fee.
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SMU 242 - Performance (sec) Organ (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary organ for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 243 - Performance (sec) Guitar (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary guitar for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 244 - Performance (sec) Flute (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary flute for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 245 - Performance (sec) Oboe/Bsn (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary oboe/bassoon for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 246 - Performance (sec) Clarinet (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary clarinet for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 247 - Performance (sec) Saxophone (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary saxophone for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 248 - Performance (sec) French Horn (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary French horn for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 249 - Performance (sec) Trumpet (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary trumpet for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 250 - Performance (sec) Trombone (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary trombone for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 251 - Performance (sec) Euph/Tuba (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary euphonium/tuba for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 252 - Performance (sec) Percussion (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary percussion for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 253 - Performance (sec) Violin/Viola (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary violin/viola for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 254 - Performance (sec) Cello/Bass (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in secondary cello/bass for music majors. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level.
Fee.
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SMU 255 - Improvisation (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction involving the basics of improvisation through chord progressions analysis, scale study, and melodic construction.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 256 - Composition (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction involving the basics of music composition. All students are required to have at least one composition performed either in the studio recital or in the jury at the end of the semester.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 260 - Harmony III (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 162 with more advanced theoretical concepts including four-voice part writing, secondary function, modulation, modes, altered predominants, harmonic extensions and chromatic techniques.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in SMU 162 .
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SMU 261 - Aural Theory III (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 163 with more advanced skill development through solfeggio, rhythmic reading and responding, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation and score reading identification.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in SMU 163 .
Fee.
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SMU 262 - Harmony IV (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 260 and includes the study of large-scale forms, counterpoint, atonality, and serialism.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in SMU 260 .
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SMU 263 - Aural Theory IV (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Continuation of SMU 261 with more advanced melodic/modal, harmonic and rhythmic skill development through solfeggio, rhythmic reading and responding, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation, score reading identification, and composition.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in SMU 261 .
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SMU 265 - Service Music (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction involving the music for worship and liturgy, including service settings, psalmody and responses.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required.
Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of one semester of private study in the relative area of performance.
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SMU 270 - Music from 1750 to Present (Music) 3 Credit(s)
Surveys pre-classical, classical, romantic, and 20th century styles in Western music with an emphasis on listening and music research.
Credits: 3.
When Offered Spring semester.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SMU 271 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement.
Writing Intensive Course.
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SMU 271 - Survey of Music Literature (Music) 2 Credit(s)
An introduction to the history of Western music. Emphasis on music of the high baroque and modern eras as well as listening. Serves as prerequisite to SMU 272 for music majors.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SMU 272 - Music from Antiquity to 1750 (Music) 3 Credit(s)
Surveys musical styles of the ancient world, chant, early polyphony, the Renaissance, and the Baroque with an emphasis on listening and music research.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in SMU 271 .
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement.
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SMU 273 - History of Jazz (Music) 3 Credit(s)
A survey of the development of jazz from its roots through the contemporary period. Emphasis on stylistic changes of the music and its impact on American society.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement.
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SMU 274 - World Music (Music) 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of traditions and transformations of music in global perspective, exploring music as a phenomenon of sound and culture. The course explores exemplary non-Western genres from a range of cultural and geographic areas and the complex combinations of social, historical, political, economic, and artistic factors that shaped different musics in various contest. As a result, this course is useful for students both inside and outside the formal discipline of music.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement.
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SMU 305 - Rhythmics II (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This experience-based course is a continuation of SMU 104 with emphasis on assisting students in designing and facilitating rhythmic experiences for application in music education and/or music therapy.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 104 .
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SMU 311 - Commercial Theory and Arranging (Music) 2 Credit(s)
An introduction to the fundamentals of arranging for the small instrumental ensemble. Designed to provide students with resources and techniques necessary to successfully arrange in the pop/commercial style.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 206 .
Corequisite: SMU 316 .
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SMU 312 - Foundations of Music Business (Music) 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to various elements of the music business, including music publishing, artist management, contracts, royalties, and concert production and promotion.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 165 .
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SMU 313 - Jazz Keyboard (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to aid keyboard students in developing the necessary knowledge and technique to improvise and “comp” (accompany) in a professional manner, over the most common progressions in Jazz.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 316 .
Corequisite: SMU 314 .
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SMU 314 - Jazz Theory and Arranging (Music) 2 Credit(s)
A continuation of concepts and techniques discussed in Commercial Theory & Arranging. Designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of jazz harmony and arranging techniques.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisites: SMU 311 and SMU 316 .
Corequisite: SMU 313 .
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SMU 315 - Commercial Music Practicum (Music) 1 Credit(s)
A 15-week practicum in a chosen area of the music industry for students pursuing the Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music. Professional practical experience (45 hours) in the field of arts management, marketing, promotions, recording, live sound, venue operations, sound design, and/or audio production.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite: SMU 166 .
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SMU 320 - Mus Teacher Prsnc Lrng & Stdnt Mot (Music) 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of classroom leadership and management that includes selected research, theories, and applications in practice, to create and sustain positive and productive learning environments in music settings. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 220 .
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SMU 325 - Conducting Fundamentals (Music) 2 Credit(s)
An introduction to conducting technique by developing the psychomotor skills required for successfully leading others in the performance of music.
Credits: 2
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SMU 262 and SMU 263 .
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SMU 326 - Special Topics: Sacred Music (Music) 2 Credit(s)
This course addresses special topics in Sacred Music and related subjects as determined be recent trends and developments in the profession.
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SMU 330 - Music in Elementary Sch/Practicum (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Analysis of material, methods of procedure, and development of skills suitable for teaching general music classes in primary and intermediate grades. Field experiences, Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required.
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SMU 331 - Music in Secondary School/Practicum (Music) 1 Credit(s)
The materials, methods of procedure, techniques, and skills suitable to general and vocal activities in the secondary schools (middle. junior, and senior high schools). Field experiences, Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SMU 332 - Techniques in Marching Band (Music) 1 Credit(s)
The materials, methods of procedure, techniques, and skills suitable for teaching marching band.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Fee.
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