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MUS 001 - (CP) Introduction to Music (for nonmajors) Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The elements of music. Emphasis on basic theory, chord structure, melody line, form and stylistic devices. Attendance at concerts and recitals may be required.
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MUS 001A - Private Instruction in Collaborative Piano Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
This course provides students with private instruction in collaborative piano focused on accompaniment issues that arise in a K-12 public-school setting.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 035 , 035A , 035B , 035C and/or a passing grade on the piano proficiency exam. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of four times. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 001P - (CP) Piano Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department Office (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 001P-022P - (CP) Private Instruction Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Registration for courses in this series is open to all students but requires Music Department permission. These courses are not open to beginners without the approval of the chairperson of the Music Department.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Repeatable for credit up to 8 s.h.
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MUS 002P - (CP) Organ Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 003 - (AA) Music Appreciation (for nonmajors) Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
A fundamental approach to the development of music listening skills through a study of representative Western musical masterpieces and of the principal genres, forms and styles of world music. Independent listening and attendance at concerts required.
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MUS 003P - (CP) Voice Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 004 - (AA, CC) Music Around the World Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop their listening skills through the study of representative musical masterpieces and of the principal genres, forms, and styles of world music. Students will develop a working vocabulary with which to clearly articulate what they are hearing and be able to distinguish, describe, and compare the style characteristics of the various genres. Independent listening and attendance at concerts required.
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MUS 004P - (CP) Flute & Piccolo Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 005P - (CP) Oboe Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 006P - (CP) Bassoon Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 007P - (CP) Clarinet Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 008P - (CP) Saxophone Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 009P - (CP) Trumpet Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 010P - (CP) French Horn Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 011P - (CP) Trombone Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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MUS 012P - (CP) Baritone Horn or Tuba Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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MUS 013P - (CP) Violin Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 014P - (CP) Viola Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format
with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to
first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is
offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and
only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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MUS 015P - (CP) Violoncello Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 016P - (CP) Double Bass Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 017 - (AA, CC) Introduction to the Sikh Musical Tradition Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course, the first of its kind taught in a western university, is designed to offer students an introduction to the Sikh musical tradition, combining aural and oral training in the repertoire with the study of the cultural context in which it developed in northwest India between the late 15th and 20th centuries. Classes are based on the analysis of the theoretical, historical, and cultural aspects of the Sikh musical tradition (Gurbani Sangit), followed by vocal and instrumental practice of basic repertoires. Course activities include lectures and concerts by visiting scholars from abroad, and student research projects and fieldwork among the local Sikh community.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
No prerequisites; however, prior to taking MUS 017, it is recommended that students take one of the following courses: MUS 004 , RELI 157 , or RELI 103 . Credit given for this course or MUS 180A, Special Topics: Sikh Musicology. (Formerly MUS 180A, Special Topics: Sikh Musicology.)
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MUS 017P - (CP) Guitar Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 018P - (CP) Harp Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 019P - (CP) Percussion Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 020 - (CP) Ensemble Semester Hours: 0-0.5
Fall, Spring
Special projects in music designed to give qualified students an opportunity to study performance techniques and to increase knowledge in the chamber literature of their instrument. Includes Collegium Musicum, Opera Theatre, Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Singers.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Audition and permission of department. Credit on Pass/D+/D/Fail basis only. See Note 4 in Music Department and the Musical Organizations section of this Undergraduate Bulletin.
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MUS 020A - Concert Attendance Semester Hours: No credit
Fall, Spring
Students are required to attend a minimum of ten (10) concerts per semester for a total of eight (8) semesters.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Required of all students in the BS in Music and BSEd in Music Education degree programs. Grading is mandatory Pass/Fail.
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MUS 020P - (CP) Composition Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 021 - (CP) University Band Semester Hours: 0-0.5
Fall, Spring
Band plays at concerts, commencements and special events. Through practice and performance of band literature, students broaden their musical experience and raise the level of proficiency.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Audition and permission of department. Credit on Pass/D+/D/Fail basis only. See Notes 4 and 5 in Music Department section .
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MUS 021P - (CP) Theory Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 022 - (CP) University Symphony Orchestra Semester Hours: 0-0.5
Fall, Spring
Orchestra plays a range of literature, both classic and contemporary, and performs at concerts, assemblies and special affairs. Open to students, faculty and staff of the University, and to members of the community.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Audition and permission of department. Credit on Pass/D+/D/Fail basis only. See Notes 4, 5 in Music Department section .
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MUS 022P - (CP) Harpsichord Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Private instruction. Open to all music majors, minors and nonmajors. Enrollment materials available in the Music Department (101 NAB). As arranged. See MUS 001P-022P for more information.
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MUS 023 - (CP) University Mixed Chorus Semester Hours: 0-0.5
Fall, Spring
Chorus sings at assemblies, concerts, commencements and similar campus activities. Designed to provide significant musical experience for all participants.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Audition and permission of department. Credit on Pass/D+/D/Fail basis only. See Notes 4, 5 in Music Department section .
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MUS 024 - (CP) University Wind Ensemble Semester Hours: 0-0.5
Fall, Spring
A traditional wind ensemble of 35-38 players representing the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion performers at the University. The Ensemble consists of one or two performers on a part, playing music from various periods designed to be performed by a wind ensemble. The Ensemble offers performances on and off campus. Audition required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Audition and permission of department. Credit on Pass/D+/D/Fail basis only.
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MUS 025 - (CP) University Chorale Semester Hours: 0-0.5
Fall, Spring
The Hofstra Chorale is a select choral ensemble of 45-55 skilled singers, chosen by audition. The Chorale performs repertoire from all styles and eras of choral literature, with a particular emphasis on contemporary, avant garde, and world music. The Chorale rehearses two hours per week, and offers performances on and off-campus.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor, audition and permission of department. Credit on Pass/D+/D/Fail basis only. See Notes 4, 5 in Music Department section . Audition required.
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MUS 026 - (CP) Chamber Orchestra Semester Hours: 0-0.5
Fall, Spring
A traditional String Orchestra playing a range of literature from various style periods, both classic and contemporary, representing the core of literature for string orchestra. Its primary emphasis is on improving the ensemble skills of string players and familiarizing them with this very significant, but often ignored, body of repertoire.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open to all students, faculty, and staff of the University. Audition and permission of department. Credit on Pass/D+/D/Fail basis only. See notes 4, 5. (Formerly (CP) String Orchestra.)
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MUS 032A - Advanced Percussion Techniques Semester Hours: 1
Once a Year
Students will experience an in-depth study of the percussion instrument family with regard to playing techniques, maintenance, tuning and common repair issues. In addition, students will explore basic drum set beats, literature recommendations for various performing levels and numerous other topics.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. See Note 8 .
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MUS 033A - Advanced Woodwind Techniques Semester Hours: 1
Once a Year
Students will experience an in-depth study of the woodwind instruments with regard to playing techniques, maintenance, tuning, and common repair issues.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. See Note 8 .
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MUS 034A - Advanced Brass Techniques Semester Hours: 1
Periodically
Students will study advanced brass techniques with special attention to performance, maintenance, tuning, and common repair issues.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 034 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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MUS 035B - Intermediate Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
Fall
This course provides students with opportunities to advance their piano performance skills, enabling them to make use of keyboards while teaching children. This course also aids students’ abilities to utilize sequencing programs needed in music technology.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 035A . Not for liberal arts credit.
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MUS 035C - Advanced Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
Spring
This course is intended to reinforce and extend course work offered in MUS 035B . Students will be provided with work offered in MUS 035B . Students will be provided with opportunities to improve their piano performance abilities and complete the Piano Proficiency Requirement.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 035B . Not for liberal arts credit.
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MUS 038A - Guitar Class Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
No liberal arts credit.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Ability to read music. Note: For Music courses numbered 031 through 039A, see Note 8 in Music Department General Information .
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MUS 039A - Singing for the Theater Semester Hours: 2
Once a Year
Development of the voice as a musical instrument for use in the theater. Open to music or drama students.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. Note: For Music courses numbered 031 through 039A, see Note 8 in Music Department General Information .
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MUS 048 - (AA) Musical Styles and Structures Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
A survey of the elements of music, the main formal structures and the
principal musical genres found in the various style periods of Western
music.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Ability to read music. Designed primarily for music majors and minors,
but can be suitable for advanced non-majors with strong musical
backgrounds.
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MUS 051 - Music Theory and Musicianship for Non-Majors I Semester Hours: 3
Fall
A survey of principles of harmony, analysis, sight-singing, and aural skills, intended to provide useful background and musicianship skills for students with an active interest in music, but not intending to be music majors. Particularly designed to meet the needs of students minoring in musical theater, or majoring in drama or dance, it will focus on the tonal language of American popular and theatrical music. It is also suitable for music minors and other non-majors with substantial musical backgrounds.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 001 or a passing grade on the placement examination in music theory/aural skills. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 052 - Music Theory and Musicianship for Non-Majors II Semester Hours: 3
Spring
A continuation of MUS 051 , concluding a survey of principles of harmony, analysis, sight-singing, and aural skills intended to provide useful background and musicianship skills for students with an active interest in music, but not intending to be music majors. Particularly designed to meet the needs of students minoring in musical theater, or majoring in drama or dance, it will focus on the tonal language of American popular and theatrical music. It is also suitable for music minors and other non-majors with substantial musical backgrounds.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 051 or equivalent. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 063 - Advanced Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
Once a Year
Sightsinging, dictation, rhythm and aural harmony paralleling the work in Harmony.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 062 or 062A . Corequisite: MUS 071 or permission of the department. Students should register for this course and 071 in the same semester and 064 and 072 in the following semester.
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MUS 064 - Advanced Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
Once a Year
Sightsinging, dictation, rhythm and aural harmony paralleling the work in Harmony.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 062 or 062A ; MUS 063 . Corequisite: MUS 072 or permission of the department. Students should register for 063 and 071 in the same semester and this course and 072 in the following semester.
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MUS 065 - Advanced Musicianship Semester Hours: 2
Periodically
Advanced sight singing, dictation, and rhythm, with emphasis on modern musical styles including chromatic and atonal melodies and harmonies, complex and asymmetrical rhythms, and mixed meters and tempo modulation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 064 and 072 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 066 - Beginning Composition Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Application of basic principles of music composition, including melody writing, 2- and 3-voice species counterpoint, melody writing with simple harmonizations, basic phrase and cadence structures, and simple forms.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 069 or 069A and 061 or 061A or permission of the department chairperson. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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MUS 068 - (AA) Introduction to Jazz Semester Hours: 3
Spring
A fundamental analysis of the jazz style with a strong emphasis on its recorded performance practice and basic theoretical foundations.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Ability to read music.
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MUS 069 - Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint Semester Hours: 2
Fall
The first required course for all music majors that should be taken concurrently with MUS 061 or 061A . It is organized in two parts: 1) an intensive and comprehensive survey of the fundamentals of music theory and notation; 2) training in the writing and analysis of two-part species counterpoint in the manner of Fux. Emphasis on the development of a general understanding of fundamental principles of music theory and notation, and on the principles of voice leading and melodic structure that are most useful in the study of tonal harmony.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Corequisite: MUS 061 or 061A or permission of the department. Enrollment limited to music majors or prospective music majors. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. See Notes 1, 2 in Music Department General Information .
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MUS 069A - Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint Semester Hours: 3
Fall
May be substituted for MUS 069 as the first required course for music majors in the music theory sequence, and should be taken concurrently with MUS 061 or 061A . It is intended for students who, on the basis of a placement examination, have demonstrated a need for intensive training in music fundamentals beyond that normally covered in MUS 69. It is organized in two parts: 1) an intensive and comprehensive survey of the fundamentals of music theory; 2) training in the writing and analysis of two-part species counterpoint in the manner of Fux. Emphasis is given to the development of a general understanding of fundamental principles of music theory and to the principles of voice leading and melodic structure that is most useful in the study of tonal harmony.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Corequisite: MUS 061 or 061A or permission of the department. Enrollment limited to music majors or prospective music majors.
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MUS 070A - Introduction to Harmony and Analysis Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Eighteenth- and 19th-century harmony from written and analytical perspectives, beginning with a review of rudiments and continuing through the study of fundamentals of diatonic harmony. Includes one hour per week of keyboard harmony that concentrates on drill at the keyboard designed to obtain a working performance familiarity with the materials presented in written and analytical phases of the course.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 069 or 069A .Corequisite: MUS 062 or 062A or permission of the department. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 062 or 062A . See Note 1 in Music Department General Information .
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MUS 071 - Harmony Semester Hours: 4
Once a Year
Eighteenth- and 19th-century harmony through 7th chords, extended dominants, chromaticism and modulation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 070A . Corequisite: MUS 063 or permission of the department. Credit given for these courses or MUS 071A and 073 . Students should register for 063 and this course in the same semester and 064 and 072 in the following semester.
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MUS 071A - Harmony Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Eighteenth- and 19th-century harmony through 7th chords, extended dominants, chromaticism and modulation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 070A , 073 and 074 , or approval of department chairperson. Credit given for this course or MUS 071 . Students should register for 063 and 071A in the same semester and 064 and 072A in the following semester.
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MUS 072 - Harmony Semester Hours: 4
Once a Year
Eighteenth- and 19th-century harmony through 7th chords, extended dominants, chromaticism and modulation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 070A and 071 . Corequisite: MUS 064 or permission of the department. Credit given for this course or 072A and 074 . Students should register for 063 and 071 in the same semester and 064 and this course in the following semester.
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MUS 072A - Harmony Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Eighteenth- and 19th-century harmony through 7th chords, extended dominants, chromaticism and modulation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 070A , 071 , 073 and 074 , or approval of department chairperson. Credit given for this courses or MUS 072 . Students should register for 063 and 071A in the same semester and 064 and 072A in the following semester.
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MUS 073 - Keyboard Harmony Semester Hours: 2
Periodically
Training in basic musicianship through use of the keyboard, paralleling the work of Harmony and Advanced Eartraining.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 035A . Credit given for this course or MUS 071 , not both.
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MUS 074 - Keyboard Harmony Semester Hours: 2
Periodically
Training in basic musicianship through use of the keyboard, paralleling the work of Harmony and Advanced Eartraining.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 035A , 073 . Credit given for this course or MUS 072 , not both.
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MUS 100 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The research for and the completion of a substantial essay in the field of music.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open only to senior music majors who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors and who secure, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will supervise the essay.
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MUS 101C - Piano Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition and Fees ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 101C-122C - Advanced Private Instruction Semester Hours: 3
Numbers in the 101C-122C courses refer to the same areas of study as the MUS P sequence courses.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit. Repeatable for credit up to 6 s.h.
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MUS 101D - Piano Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 101D-122D - Advanced Private Instruction and Senior Recital Semester Hours: 4
Numbers in the 101D-120D and 122D courses refer to the same areas of study as the MUS P sequence courses.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. Repeatable for credit up to 8 s.h.
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MUS 102C - Organ Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition and Fees ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 102D - Organ Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 103C - Voice Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition and Fees ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 103D - Voice Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 104C - Flute & Piccolo Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition and Fees ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 104D - Flute & Piccolo Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 105A - Jazz Improvisation I Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
An introduction to the techniques of jazz improvising through a study of chords, scales and various jazz styles. Performance is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 072 or permission of instructor.
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MUS 105B - Jazz Improvisation II Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Advanced techniques in jazz improvisation through the study of scales, chords and various jazz styles including current practices. Performance is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 105A or permission of instructor.
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MUS 105C - Oboe Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition and Fees ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 105D - Oboe Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 106C - Bassoon Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition and Fees ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 106D - Bassoon Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 107A - Instrumental Conducting Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of techniques using the common misunderstandings and errors made by conductors, offering practical ideas to solve these problems.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 072 . Not for liberal arts credit.
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MUS 107C - Clarinet Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition and Fees ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 107D - Clarinet Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 108 - Choral Conducting Semester Hours: 2
Spring
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of choral conducting techniques.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
MUS 072 . Education students should enroll in MUS 172 concurrently with this course. See Note 8 in Music Department General Information . No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 108C - Saxophone Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Advanced Private Instruction. An instructional fee (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), nonrefundable, is required upon registration. See MUS 101C-122C for more information.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Undergraduate students may take these courses after four semesters of Private Instruction if they are candidates for the BS in Music and have passed a Hofstra departmental jury examination. No liberal arts credit.
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MUS 108D - Saxophone Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A required recital will be evaluated by a jury consisting of the private instructor, the chairperson or a designate and another member of the music faculty. An instructional fee, nonrefundable (see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships ), is required upon registration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Two semesters of Private Instruction in the C sequence. Students must continue with the same numbered course. No liberal arts credit.
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