Music

This class explores music through the lenses of culture and history, allowing us a deeper understanding of music-makers and listeners. Students will explore the dominant trends of Western music, including the major composers, musical styles, and historical eras that have shaped music from the Middle Ages to the present. A special emphasis will be given to developing active listening skills, as well as communication skills regarding aesthetic expression.

Three hours of weekly rehearsal, several performances both on and off campus throughout the year, including a Spring Concert Tour with other music ensembles to major metropolitan area. Repertoire performed includes sacred and secular concert music and original works for wind ensemble and concert band. Student should contact instructor for placement.

Three hours of weekly rehearsal, several performances both on and off campus throughout the year, including a Spring Concert Tour with other music ensembles to major metropolitan areas. A variety of music is performed, including great masterworks from all periods of music history. Student should contact instructor for placement.

Two and one-half hours of weekly rehearsal and five or six concerts during the year. Sponsored by the Jacksonville Symphony Society.

Introduction to singing, the development of the solo voice. Study of problems of vocal production, interpretation, style, and stage deportment. Vocal exercises and songs learned and memorized.

An introductory study of melody, harmony, counterpoint, and part-writing fundamental to Western music, including a discussion of musical examples from different periods. Concurrent ear training, composing, and keyboard training. Entry level course for music minors. Open to other interested students.

Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, String Quartet, Bella Voce (treble vocal ensemble) or other small chamber ensemble organized by the department.

This course examines the characteristics and significance of popular music in the United States from the late nineteenth century to the present. No prior musical experience or knowledge is required to enroll in this course. We will explore musical characteristics such as form and instrumentation as well as the meaning and implications of text in music. The relationship of popular music to cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions will be central to the study and understanding of popular music in the United States.

This is an introductory course covering a survey of music that falls outside of the traditional canon of Western Art Music. Historical and cultural backgrounds pertaining to the creation and performance of music will be considered, as will the roles of music and musicians in various culture and comparisons of musical practices in different geographical regions.

Practical training and experience in the tradition, interpretation and execution of accompaniment. Students will accompany specific vocalists and/or instrumentalists in lessons, classes and performances.

Private instruction in singing and vocal technique for music minors as their primary area of applied study.

Private instruction in, Piano, Organ, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Strings, or Guitar for music minors as their primary area of applied study.

Advanced supervised study in music theory or history, music performances (not a solo recital), or music administration.