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  • MUSC 2002: Diction for Singers II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Teaches proficiency in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as it pertains to the German and French languages. Applies IPA directly to song literature for each language. Provides basic reading, comprehension, and grammar skills in each language.. Course lab fee of $15 for support applies.
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  • MUSC 2100: Teaching Music for Children FF

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    For Elementary Education students and other interested students and community members. Introduces concepts and techniques of music education applicable to the elementary school classroom. Teaches concepts and skills through a combination of readings and lectures. Applies vocal and instrumental basics and class projects. Addresses the Utah State Core Curriculum for music for the elementary school.
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  • MUSC 2110: Music Theory III

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1120. Studies the diatonic and chromatic materials of common practice music theory. Covers the analysis and composition of music using chromatic chords such as secondary dominants, diminished seventh chords, Neapolitan chords, and Italian, French and German sixth chords. Practices multiple methods of modulation.
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  • MUSC 2125: Music Theory IV

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2110. Surveys compositional techniques used by post-tonal composers. Builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the tonal music theory classes.
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  • MUSC 2130: Aural Skills III

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1140. Corequisite(s): MUSC 2110. Provides training in the aural identification of intervals, triad inversions and chord progressions. Practices rhythmic dictation of syncopated rhythms and asymmetric and mixed meters, and melodic dictation of disjunct melodies and two-part dictation. Studies the solfege movable "Do" system in major, minor keys and modes with coordinating Kodaly hand signs.
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  • MUSC 2140: Aural Skills IV

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2130. Provides further training in the aural identification of intervals, triad inversions and chord progressions. Practices rhythmic dictation of complex rhythm patterns and asymmetric and mixed meters. Teaches four-part harmonic dictation. Completes study of the solfege movable "Do" system.
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  • MUSC 2150: Group Piano III

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1160 or equivalent proficiency examination. Corequisite(s): MUSC 2110 recommended. Builds on the skills learned in Group Piano II. Develops further facility in one-octave harmonic minor scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, sight-reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and accompanying. Prepares students for music major keyboard proficiency examinations.. Course lab fee of $17 for equipment applies.
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  • MUSC 2160: Group Piano IV

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2150 or equivalent proficiency examination. Corequisite(s): MUSC 2125 recommended. Builds on the skills learned in Group Piano III. Develops facility in two-octave major and harmonic minor scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, sight-reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation in classical and contemporary styles, playing contemporary and jazz chord charts, and accompanying. Prepares students for music major keyboard proficiency examinations.. Course lab fee of $17 for equipment applies.
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  • MUSC 2170: Jazz and Contemporary Keyboard Skills I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1160 or demonstration of equivalent keyboard proficiency. Introduces and develops chord construction, common jazz and contemporary keyboard voicings, basic rhythmic comping for jazz and popular styles with an emphasis on interpreting lead sheets and chord charts. Identify chord symbols, voice-leading through common chord progressions, building basic voicing structures, recognizing common song forms, and performing simple improvised accompaniment on the keyboard. Course lab fee of $17 applies.
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  • MUSC 2180: Jazz and Contemporary Keyboard Skills II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2170 or demonstration of equivalent keyboard proficiency. Builds on the jazz and contemporary keyboard skills developed in MUSC 2170. Teaches open and closed position chord voicings using upper extensions. Introduces basic quartal voicings. Further develops hand independence through the performance of composed and improvised melodies in the right hand while comping with the left hand. Demonstrates sight-reading skills as applied to chord charts and lead sheets. Surveys advanced melodic and harmonic techniques over the Blues, ii-V-I, dominant cycles, tritone substitutions, diminished passing chords, and turnarounds with secondary dominants.
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