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Arts & Letters-Fine Arts. Introduction to music reading and keyboard playing. Emphasis on the elements of music through the study of piano technique and performance, repertoire, music theory, harmonization, and transposition. No previous musical background is required.
This course is an introduction to music theory and understanding of written musical elements such as pitch, staves, rhythm, meter, dynamics, symbolic markings, intervals, chords, the circle of 5ths, modes, scales, melody and harmony, form, and analysis. Much like learning a new language, this class will build fundamental skills that other musical skills will be developed from.
An introduction to aural skills with an emphasis on sight singing, rhythmic and melodic identification, analysis and creation of melody,and simple part-singing designed for aural development. Materials will focus on rhythm and meter, basic conducting patterns, diatonic melodies, and use of solfege. This course emphasizes the aural component of musicianship and is highly recommended for anyone interested in music performance of all kinds. No previous musical background is required.
Arts & Letters-Fine Arts. The ensemble performs a diverse repertoire for SATB choir. Each semester, the choir normally presents one major concert, sings one or two Masses at the Cathedral of St Helena, and performs for special events on and off campus.
Pep band is open to interested instrumentalists. Rehearsals are once a week for 2 hours and performances include home sporting events and other activities. Repertoire includes mainly contemporary rock and pop material.
Arts & Letters-Fine Arts. An introduction to the fine-art music tradition of Western civilization. Intended to acquaint the listener with the basic repertoire of concert music through a survey of significant compositions and innovations from each major style period. Emphasis on guided listening; concert attendance required. No previous background in music is required.
Arts & Letters-Fine Arts. An examination of the development and use of all types of music in the United States. Special emphasis on sources of music, music and race, music and technology, and the music industry. Of primary interest is the study of music in relation to its historical and social context. Includes guided listening to recordings and video clips. No previous musical background is required.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.
Students can earn credit for participating as musicians in local musical productions, concerts or performing arts organizations (such as the Helena Symphony) under the guidance of qualified music directors. Participation in Carroll College music ensembles is not eligible for Music Practicum credit; see separate listings for those courses. A minimum of thirty (30) hours of participation is required for each hour of credit. Evaluation is conducted by music faculty in consultation with the music director. Pass/Fail grading only. Prerequisite: Interview and/or audition with music faculty. Does not satisfy Fine Arts
CORE requirements.