Freshman - FALL
Proposed Music Classes (typically 8-11 units)
Number   Course Name   Units
MUSC113W   Music Theory I  
2
MUSC113A   Sight-Singing I  
2
MUSC100   Basic Keyboard  
1
Various   Applied Music  
1-2
Various   Ensemble  
1-3
MUSC200   Concert Music  
0
*MUSC151   Lyric Diction I  
1
*MUSC200A   Keyboard Sightreading 1  
1
Freshman - SPRING
Proposed Music Classes (typically 8-11 units)
Number   Course Name   Units
MUSC114W   Music Theory II  
2
MUSC114A   Sight-Singing II  
2
MUSC118   Keyboard  
1
Various   Applied Music  
1-2
Various   Ensemble  
1-3
MUSC200   Concert Music  
0
*MUSC152   Lyric Diction II  
1
*MUSC200B   Keyboard Sightreading 1  
1
 
The Biola campus is within an hour's drive of numerous state and national parks.
 
  *Courses marked with an asterisk will vary to meet the requirements of the individual degree program and may be offered in different semesters than those indicated.  

Fall Courses

 MUSC113W Music Theory I (2)
The study of the following music fundamentals: elementary acoustics, keyboard layout, intervals, scales, key signatures, triads, figured bass, diatonic voice-leading, cadences, elementary harmonic progressions, meter, rhythm, time signatures, and staff notation.  back to page top

 MUSC114A Sight-Singing and
Dictation II
(2)
Using 113A materials as a foundation, this course will encompass the sight-singing and transcribing of diatonic and simple chromatic melodies with greater rhythmic complexity, triads in all inversions, dominant seventh chords and altered non-harmonic tones. back to page top

 MUSC100 Basic Keyboard Technique (1)
For the non-music major, designed to develop general keyboard facility. Also for the music major as preparation for entrance to Music 118. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. (Units earned by the music major may not apply toward music degree requirements.) back to page top

 Applied Music [Various] (1 - 2)
Applied instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition or improvisation. back to page top

 Ensemble [Various] (1-3)
Please visit our Ensembles page for more information. back to page top

 MUSC200 Concert Music (0)
Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Four semesters of 200 plus three semesters of 300 required for graduation. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. back to page top

 MUSC151 Lyric Diction I (1)
Lyric diction is taught in four semesters. All courses are 1 unit lab courses meeting two hours per week. These courses are geared for students studying classical vocal technique whose vocal repertoire consists of foreign language as well as English, and who, therefore, must learn to accurately pronounce and articulate foreign languages, and to know the meaning of every word in the text in order to convey it accurately. International Phonetic Alphabet, as it applies to the languages studied, and the pronunciation and basic grammar of the Italian language, will be taught. back to page top

 MUSC200A Keyboard Sight Reading (1)
Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. back to page top

 

Spring Courses

 MUSC114W Music Theory II (2)
A study of common-practice diatonic harmony with emphasis on voice leading and harmonic progression. Includes part-writing, non-harmonic tones, cadences, figured bass, and Roman analysis. back to page top

 MUSC114A Sight-Singing and
Dictation II
(2)
Using 113A materials as a foundation, this course will encompass the sight-singing and transcribing of diatonic and simple chromatic melodies with greater rhythmic complexity, triads in all inversions, dominant seventh chords and altered non-harmonic tones. back to page top

 MUSC118 Keyboard (1)
Keyboard technique literature for the non-keyboard major. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Prerequisite: 100 or permission. back to page top

 Applied Music [Various] (1-2)
Applied instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition or improvisation. back to page top

 Ensemble [Various] (1-3)
Please visit our Ensembles page for more information. back to page top

 MUSC200 Concert Music (0)
Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Four semesters of 200 and three semesters of 300 required for graduation. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. back to page top

 MUSC152 Lyric Diction II (1)
German diction and grammar will be covered in the second semester. back to page top

  MUSC200B Keyboard Sight Reading (1)
Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. back to page top

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