Individualized instruction in the student’s major performance medium leading to the performance of a one-hour public solo recital with program notes researched and written by the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s applied lesson instructor; Completion of the Piano Proficiency and the Computer Applications in Music Proficiency. Corequisite: MUSA 4512 or 4514.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSA4512 or MUSA4514)
Individualized instruction in the student’s major performance medium leading to the performance of a one-hour public solo recital with program notes researched and written by the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s applied lesson instructor; Completion of the Piano Proficiency and the Computer Applications in Music Proficiency. Corequisite: MUSA 4522 or 4524.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSA4522 or MUSA4524)
Individualized instruction in the student’s major performance medium leading to the performance of a one-hour public solo recital with program notes researched and written by the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s applied lesson instructor; Completion of the Piano Proficiency and the Computer Applications in Music Proficiency. Corequisite: MUSA 4XX2 or 4XX4.
Individualized instruction in the student’s major performance medium leading to the performance of a one-hour public solo recital with program notes researched and written by the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s applied lesson instructor; Completion of the Piano Proficiency and the Computer Applications in Music Proficiency. Corequisite: MUSA 4542 or 4544.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSA4542 or MUSA4544)
Individualized instruction in the student’s major performance medium leading to the performance of a one-hour public solo recital with program notes researched and written by the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s applied lesson instructor; Completion of the Piano Proficiency and the Computer Applications in Music Proficiency. Corequisite: MUSA 4552 or 4554.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSA4552 or MUSA4554)
Individualized instruction in the student’s major performance medium leading to the performance of a one-hour public solo recital with program notes researched and written by the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s applied lesson instructor; Completion of the Piano Proficiency and the Computer Applications in Music Proficiency. Corequisite: MUSA 4612 or 4614.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSA4612 or MUSA4614)
Individualized instruction in the student’s major performance medium leading to the performance of a one-hour public solo recital with program notes researched and written by the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the student’s applied lesson instructor; Completion of the Piano Proficiency and the Computer Applications in Music Proficiency. Corequisite: MUSA 4622 or 4624.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSA4622 or MUSA4624)
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz leading to the performance of a one-hour public jazz recital with program notes researched and written by the student.
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz leading to the performance of a one-hour public jazz recital with program notes researched and written by the student.
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz leading to the performance of a one-hour public jazz recital with program notes researched and written by the student.
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz. One one-hour private lesson per week. Emphasis will be placed upon jazz performance skills and pedagogical concepts.
Individualized instruction in jazz leading to the performance of a one-hour public jazz recital with program notes researched and written by the student.
The GRU Pep Band performs at all home basketball games and at the Peachbelt Conference Tournament. Music performed will be selected from a wide variety of sources, including popular and jazz idioms. Everyone is welcome to participate. No audition required.
MUSI 1101 - Elementary Ear-Training and Sight Singing I
The study of the diatonic harmony of the Common Practice Period through aural analysis and recognition and the development of sight-singing skills. Emphasis on cadences, melodic form, non-harmonic tones and diatonic triads. Corequisite: MUSI 1211 must be taken concurrently or prior to enrollment in MUSI 1101. Offered fall semester.
MUSI 1102 - Elementary Ear-Training and Sight Singing II
A continued study of the diatonic harmony of the Common Practice Period through aural analysis and recognition and the development of sight-singing skills. Introduction to elementary forms, chromatic harmony, elementary modulation and secondary dominants of primary chords. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1101,MUSI 1211. Corequisite: MUSI 1212 must be taken concurrently or prior to enrollment in MUSI 1102. Offered spring semester.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI1101 >= C or MUS125 >= C or MUS126 >= C) and (MUSI1211 >= C or MUS111 >= C or MUS112 >= C) and MUSI1212
A course in basic musicianship for non-music majors and music majors, including a study of pitch reading, rhythm reading, analysis of music, major scales, key signatures, intervals from the major scales, and triads; with further application of learned theoretical concepts through the development of rudimentary keyboard, ear-training and sight-singing skills. Does not count toward the music degree. Offered summer.
A course in basic musicianship for non-music majors and music majors, including a study of pitch reading, rhythm reading, analysis of music, minor scales, key signatures, intervals from the minor scales, and triads; with further application of learned theoretical concepts through the development of rudimentary keyboard, ear-training and sight-singing skills. Does not count toward the music degree.
A study of the diatonic harmony of the Common Practice Period through the development of composition, analysis and keyboard skills. Emphasis on cadences, melodic form, non-harmonic tones, and diatonic triads. Offered fall.
MUSI 1212 - Elementary Part Writing and Analysis II
A continued study of the diatonic and chromatic harmony of the Common Practice Period through the development of composition, analysis and keyboard skills. Emphasis on elementary forms, chromatic harmony, elementary modulation and secondary dominants of primary chords. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1211. Co-requisite(s): MUSI 1102. Offered spring.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI1211 >= C or MUS111 >= C or MUS112 >= C) and MUSI1102
A forum for student performances and recital/concert attendance. Emphasis on exposing the student to a variety of musical styles and genres within the classical and jazz traditions. Corequisite: Major or Concentration Applied Lessons. Offered fall, spring.
Class piano instruction for non-music majors who have not studied piano previously or are at the elementary level. Emphasis on proper hand position and posture, training in basic keyboard technique, and mastery of basic elements of music. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall, spring.
Class singing instruction for non-music majors who have not studied voice previously or are at the elementary level. Emphasis on proper breathing and posture, tone production, vocal technique, and English and Italian diction. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall, spring.
Class guitar instruction for non-music majors who have not studied guitar previously or are at an elementary level. Emphasis on proper posture and hand positions and mastery of basic elements of music. May be repeated for credit or taken as an upper division course (MUSI 3503). Offered fall, spring.
An introduction to the keyboard and training in basic keyboard technique, with emphasis on major scales, repertoire, and simple harmonization. Offered fall and spring.
A continuation of basic piano skills and repertoire, with emphasis on minor scales, repertoire, and extended lead sheet harmonization. Offered fall and spring.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI1521 >= C or MUSI0521 >= C
The Georgia Regents University Women’s Ensemble is offered for freshman or sophomore students who do not major or minor in music, and who seek a choral ensemble that does not require an audition or prior choral experience. The GRU Women’s Ensemble performs at ceremonial occasions such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration and at spring commencement. From time to time, the group may perform at GRU sports events, or at student activity events. Enrollment is open to any GRU student. Prerequisite(s): Open to any freshman or sophomore GRU student not majoring in music.
The study and utilization of technology in musical applications. Emphasis on basic computer music notation systems, MIDI sequencing, and CAI. Offered fall and spring.
MUSI 2101 - Advanced Ear-Training and Sight Singing I
A continued study of the chromatic harmony of the Common Practice Period through aural analysis and recognition and the development of sight-singing skills. Emphasis on elementary forms, modulation to closely related and foreign keys, and secondary leading tone chords of primary chords. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102, 1212 Corequisite: MUSI 2211 must be taken concurrently or prior to enrollment in MUSI 2101. Offered fall.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI1102 >= C or MUS126 >= C or MUS127 >= C) and (MUSI1212 >= C or MUS112 >= C or MUS113 >= C) and MUSI2211
MUSI 2102 - Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II
A continued study of the harmonic practices of the 19th and early 20th centuries through aural analysis and recognition and the development of sight-singing skills. Emphasis on common formal processes, extended tertian chords, modal practices and the twelve-tone system. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2101, 2211. Corequisite: MUSI 2212 must be taken concurrently or prior to enrollment in MUSI 2102. Offered spring.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI2101 >= C or MUS316 >= C or MUS315 >= C) and (MUSI2211 >= C or MUS211 >= C or MUS212 >= C) and MUSI2212
A continued study of the chromatic harmony of the Common Practice Period through the development of composition, analysis and keyboard skills. Emphasis on elementary forms, modulation to closely related and foreign keys, and secondary leading tone chords of primary chords. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1212. Co-requisite(s): MUSI 2101. Offered fall.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI1212 >= C or MUS112 >= C or MUS113 >= C) and MUSI2101
A continued study of the harmonic practices of the 19th and early 20th centuries through the development of composition, analysis and keyboard skills. Emphasis on common formal processes, extended tertian chords, modal practices and the twelve-tone system. Offered spring. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2211. Co-requisite(s): MUSI 2102.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI2211 >= C or MUS211 >= C or MUS212 >= C) and MUSI2102
MUSI 2230 - Introduction to Western Music Literature
The art of music listening, involving study of the evolution of musical styles from the western tradition by listening to and discussing established masterworks. The course’s approach is chronological with an emphasis on developing listening skills. Offered spring. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2101 and 2211.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI2101 >= C and MUSI2211 >= C
MUSI 2310 - Monastery to Concert Stage: Western Musical Style
A survey of Western musical styles for non-music majors. Emphasis will be placed upon listening and aural analysis of musical works. May be taken as an upper-division course (MUSI 3310). Prerequisite(s): HUMN 2001.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (HUMN2001 >= D or HUM221 >= D)
A chronicle of the musical and historical development of rock-based popular music from its formative stages through the present day. Popular music will be examined within the sociocultural, political and economic contexts of a rapidly changing society where music stands as a dominant force in popular culture. Prerequisite(s): HUMN 2001.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (HUMN2001 >= D or HUM221 >= D)
An inquiry into the dynamics of Western and non-Western value systems and behaviors by studying classical, traditional, primitive, and folk music traditions in the context of human life in a variety of cultures. Prerequisite(s): HUMN 2001
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (HUMN2001 >= D or HUM221 >= D)
MUSI 2400 - Music Methods for the Elementary Teacher
A study of the fundamentals of music for the elementary classroom teacher with emphasis on strategies for teaching music to students in the elementary grades using the Orff and Kodaly methods.
A continuation of basic technical keyboard skills with emphasis on block chords and arpeggios, repertoire, extended lead sheet harmonizations and improvisation. Offered fall and spring.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI1522 >= C or MUSI0522 >= C
A continuation of class piano instruction for non-keyboard majors, with emphasis on patriotic songs, repertoire, accompanying improvisation and transposition. Offered fall and spring.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI2523 >= C or MUSI0523 >= C
A course in functional keyboard skills designed for all piano majors. Emphasis on skill development in transpositions, improvisation, harmonizations, and sight reading. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MUSA 1611.
Examines creative use and assessment of various computer platforms, specialty hardware, integrated software, presentation software, communication software, and information systems which are directly related to effective teaching. Students will participate in and complete training for InTech, an intensively structured Georgia Department of Education Professional Development Program. Upon satisfactory completion of this course (minimum grade of B), students will earn certification in inTech.
A study of the formal processes of music in representative works from all style periods through analysis and composition. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2212. Offered spring.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI2212 >= C or MUS212 >= C or MUS213 >= C)
A study of species and modal counterpoint based on principles of Johann Fux and the style of Palestrina. Projects will develop both compositional and analytical skills. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI2212 >= C or MUS212 >= C or MUS213 >= C)
A study of two- and three-voice counterpoint as found in the invention, canon, and fugue. Projects will develop both compositional and analytical skills. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI2212 >= C or MUS212 >= C or MUS213 >= C)
MUSI 3310 - Monastery to Concert Stage: Western Music
A survey of Western musical styles for non-music majors. Emphasis will be placed upon listening and aural analysis of musical works. May be taken as an upper-division course (MUSI 3310). Prerequisite(s): HUMN 2001.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (HUMN2001 >= D or HUM221 >= D)
A chronicle of the musical and historical development of rock-based popular music from its formative stages through the present day. Popular music will be examined within the sociocultural, political and economic contexts of a rapidly changing society where music stands as a dominant force in popular culture. Prerequisite(s): HUMN 2001.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (HUMN2001 >= D or HUM221 >= D)
An inquiry into the dynamics of Western and non-Western value systems and behaviors by studying classical, traditional, primitive, and folk music traditions in the context of human life in a variety of cultures. Prerequisite(s): HUMN 2001
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (HUMN2001 >= D or HUM221 >= D)
A survey of the history of western art music from its beginnings through the Baroque era (approximately 1750). Emphasis is given to the evolution of musical style, beginning with the influence of Greek and other ancient cultures, through the philosophical and societal attitudes toward music during the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2230. Offered fall.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI2211 >= C or MUS211 >= C) and MUSI2230 >= C
A survey of the history of western art music from the Classic period (approximately 1750) to the present day. Emphasis is given to the influence of the various philosophical movements in music from the Age of Enlightenment through the 19th and 20th centuries, and the changes in societal attitudes toward music during this period. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3340. Offered spring.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI3340 >= C or MUS321 >= C)
MUSI 3410 - Elementary and Middle School Music Methods
A functional course in the techniques involved in teaching general music to students in the elementary and middle school grades. Techniques addressed will include the Orff approach, Kodaly method, Dalcroze Eurythmics and eclectic design. May be taken for graduate credit and additional coursework will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (MUSI1102 >= C or MUS126 >= C or MUS127 >= C) and (MUSI1212 >= C or MUS112 >= C or MUS113 >= C)
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of music education. Topics will include historical and philosophical foundations of American music education, learning theories with application for the field, basic teaching methods, lesson plan development, forms of assessments, and current trends in the profession. Students will also be familiar with the Georgia Performance Standards for Music Education and the teacher certification requirements from the College of Education.