• 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. Corequisite:    MUSC 2110
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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 $36 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 $36 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 $36 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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• MUSC 2190: Rhythm Section Workshop

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Music majors and minors only. Surveys common rhythm section practices for a contemporary ensemble. Explores historically important rhythm sections in American popular music, common arranging and orchestration choices, communication strategies, vocabulary, and notation for a rhythm section. Provides techniques for developing a stronger working relationship with rhythm section performers as a non-rhythm section performer, composer, producer, or songwriter.
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• MUSC 2210: Contemporary Theory and Improvisation II

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1810. Builds on skills and knowledge developed in MUSC 1810. Further develops exercises and practice strategies based on the surveyed concepts in MUSC 1810 applied to real-world scenarios. Develops recognition and application of theoretical concepts through transcription and analysis in addition to performance. Introduces common academic systems of solo analysis including the methodologies of Jerry Coker and David Baker. Reinforces aural skills through call-and-response activities and masterclass-style lectures. Introduces strategies for learning repertoire, developing ear-training, applying advanced theoretical concepts, developing recall, and incorporating self-assessment into their practice.
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• MUSC 2350: Fundamentals of Conducting

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1120. Provides an introduction to the basics of conducting. Focuses on baton technique, score reading, interpretation and rehearsal.
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