• MUSC 1390: Survey of Recording Techniques

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Music majors or minors only. Not applicable for BM Commercial Music students.. Examines fundamental techniques of recording solo, small ensemble, and large ensemble music. Teaches basic use of microphones, digital interface, and signal path. Introduces editing and mixing skills for post production. Surveys applications of contemporary technology for remote performance.
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• MUSC 1400: Music Technology I

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Examines the fundamental concepts and usage of technologies in music. Studies basic analog and digital signal paths and audio basics. Explores the basics of subtractive synthesis. Introduces the use of the MIDI protocol (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and the basics of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).. Software fee of $22 applies.. Lab access fee of $17 for computers applies.
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• MUSC 1402: Music Technology II

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1400. Builds on the concepts covered in Music Technology I. Examines the uses of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and virtual instruments in the modern Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) including the creation of templates in ProTools, use of continuous controllers for realism, creation of stems, and the use of sample libraries and various virtual instruments. Studies in greater depth the processes of contemporary music notation including midi importation into notation software and creation of professional-looking scores and parts complete with all the necessary dynamics, phrasing, articulations, and performance instructions.. Software fee of $22 applies.. Lab access fee of $10 for computers applies.
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• MUSC 1410: Survey of Commercial Music Careers

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces optimal career paths in contemporary music. Covers careers including but not limited to film composition, arranging, production, film music editing, studio engineering, performance, and education. Emphasizes practical skills in entrepreneurship, marketing, and networking.
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• MUSC 145R: Private Lessons I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Offers twelve 30-minute private lessons. Focuses on the individual needs of the student in developing skills and techniques. Requires personal practice as determined by instructor. Does not fulfill music major degree requirements. May be repeated as desired. Course fee of $270 for support applies.
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• MUSC 1630: Group Voice I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Provides group instruction in the development of vocal skills and techniques. Covers classical vocal production, breath management, diction, and performance skills. Provides student performance of vocal literature from several genres and style periods.
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• MUSC 1640: Group Voice II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1630 or instructor permission. Provides more advanced group instruction in the development of vocal skills and techniques. Covers classical vocal production, breath management, English and Italian diction, performance anxiety and performance skills. Provides student performance of vocal literature from several genres and style periods.
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• MUSC 1800: Introduction to Music Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces the music education profession including history, philosophy, professional communities, career opportunities, and music teaching standards. Emphasizes the place of music and the arts in education, the role of government in schools, meeting the challenges of 21st century education. Covers personal, professional, and musical skills necessary for successful music teaching and learning. Requires observation of music classrooms in public and private school settings outside of scheduled class time. Includes micro teaching and a final portfolio and interview which culminates in matriculation to the music education degree.
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• MUSC 1810: Contemporary Theory and Improvisation I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Studies the fundamental building blocks of jazz and contemporary music theory and how each concept can be applied in performance, improvisation, analysis, arranging, and composition. Introduces standard practices of contemporary theory and aural skills including chord symbology, chord-scale theory, basic chord function, target tone strategies, voice-leading, and various applications of tension and release.
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• MUSC 2001: Diction for Singers I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Teaches the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as it pertains to the English, Italian and Latin languages. Applies IPA directly to song literature for each language. Provides basic reading, comprehension, and grammar skills in the Italian and Latin languages. Course lab fee of $15 for support applies.
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