Music

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music

Students are encouraged to study vocal techniques for at least two semesters if their major emphasis is instrumental, and to study piano for at least two semesters if keyboard is not their major emphasis. To this end, MUS 107 and 109 (Class Piano I & II) and MUS 111 and 113 (Class Voice I & II) are strongly encouraged of all music majors and minors.

Music majors may take a maximum of 16 credits in performance music; non-majors may take a maximum of 12 credits in performance music. All students are encouraged to take theory, history, and performance courses in music

• MUS201 Harmony I (3)
• MUS203 Harmony II (3)
• MUS301 Counterpoint (3)
• MUS317 Orchestration (2)
• MUS319 Form and Analysis (2)
• MUS205 Dictation and Sight-Reading I (1)
• MUS207 Dictation and Sight-Reading II (1)
• MUS309 Keyboard Harmony I (1)
• MUS313 Keyboard Harmony II (1)
• MUS255 The Joy of Bach (3)
• MUS257 Beethoven and Friends (3)
• MUS259 The Great Romantics (3)
• MUS--- Elective (3)
• MUS--- Elective (3)
• MUS--- Elective (3)

Total credits for Bachelor of Arts in Music: 35

Additional Requirements

• At least eight semesters study of a major instrument or voice; pass a jury examination at the end of each semester with a minimum grade of C.
• At least eight credits of music ensemble participation are required: MUS 217, MUS 219, MUS 227 or MUS 229.
• Public Recital in major instrument or voice during last semester of the senior year.
• Lecture Recital — one piece performed must be accompanied by a lecture including a basic background on the composer of that specific piece, the period in which the piece was composed, and the stylistic characteristics of the composition performed with respect to performance practices.

Capstone Requirement

Students will fulfill the capstone requirement by successful completion of the Senior Public Recital/Lecture Recital with subsequent follow up evaluation in consultation with the Program Chairperson and faculty members.

Requirements a Minor in Music

• MUS201 Harmony I (3)
• MUS203 Harmony II (3)
• MUS205 Dictation and Sight-Reading I (1)
• MUS--- History of Music Elective (3)
• MUS--- History of Music Elective (3)
• MUS309 Keyboard Harmony I (1)
• MUS--- Elective (3)
• MUS--- Elective (3)

Total 20

Additional Requirements

• At least four semesters study of a major instrument or voice, and at least four semesters performance.
• At least four semesters applied music in major instrument or voice, and at least four semesters performance.
• At least four credits of music ensemble participation are required: MUS 217, MUS 219, MUS 227 or MUS 229.
• Public performance of a mini recital during the last semester of applied instrumental or vocal study.

The Dance Minor

The Dance Minor offers students an opportunity to learn or build on previous experiences within the genres of Modern, Jazz and Ballet as the fundamentals of the discipline. Further options exist for students to elect courses which will satisfy the New Jersey Department of Education requirement for Dance Teacher K-6 certification eligibility.

• DAN215 Fundamentals of Dance (3)
• DANC225 Modern Dance I (2)
• DANC220 Jazz Dance I (2)
• DANC240 Ballet I (2)
• DANC305 Choreography and Improvisation (3)
• DANC230 Dance Appreciation (3)

Electives in Dance Minor (choose one)

• DANC227 Modern Dance II (3)
• DANC222 Jazz Dance II (3)
• DANC243 Ballet II (3)
• DANC280 Theories of Dance Education K-6 (3)

Total: 18

Students who choose to elect PE 310 and have completed the Education major, including student teaching, may apply to the New Jersey Department of Education for certification in Dance Education K-6.  These Dance minors may open and operate their own schools of dance.

Course Listing

Course level: 100 | 200 | 300 | 400

MUS-101C

Performance Study Cello

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101CL

Performance Study Clarinet

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101DR

Performance Study Drums

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101F

Performance Study Flute

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101G

Performance Study Guitar

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101O

Performance Study Oboe

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101OR

Performance Study Organ

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101P

Performance Study Piano

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101V

Performance Study Voice

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101VI

Performance Study Violin

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-101VIOLA

Performance Study:Viola

Credit Hours: 1

Private instruction in voice, piano, or other instrument adapted to the aptitude or previous training of the student. One 50-minute lesson a week earns one credit a semester. There is no additional fee for those students who take the class for credit. Non-music majors may elect to take Performance Study for no credit on a pass/fail basis. Only those students taking the class for 0 credit will be charged the course fee corresponding to the number of weekly lessons they are taking. Open to all students, beginning to advanced. (Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Piano, Violin, Voice, as well as other instruments on request to the Chairperson.). Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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MUS-107

Class Piano I

Credit Hours: 2

An introduction to the fundamental principles of piano playing with a focus on reading music, basic piano technique and musicianship.

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MUS-109

Class Piano II

Credit Hours: 2

Continuation of basic principles listed in MUS 107 with program building.

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MUS-111

Class Voice I

Credit Hours: 2

Introduction to the fundamental principles of correct and artistic singing: breath control, tone production, and resonance. The course includes exercises and song material to improve range, timbre, amplitude and music reading ability. Open to all students. Recommended for all music majors and for those interested in improving their understanding of vocal skills and literature.

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MUS-113

Class Voice II

Credit Hours: 2

Continuation of basic principles listed in Class Voice I. Emphasis is on application of vocal principles to suitable vocal literature, performance practices, interpretation, diction, stage presence, and program building.

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MUS-115

Fundamentals of Musicianship

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the basic vocabulary of music, with emphasis on elements of music, notation, sight-singing, and ear-training for students with no previous theoretical knowledge of music. Open to all students.

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MUS-117

Fundamentals of the Guitar

Credit Hours: 2

Introduction to basic guitar techniques. Included will be the study of chords, chord charts, accompaniment patterns and strums, music notation, and guitar tablature.

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MUS-119

Lives & Music of Great Composers*

Credit Hours: 3

Survey of the major style periods of Western music with special emphasis on the lives and musical masterworks of the world's greatest composers from the time of Greek Antiquity through the twentieth century. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students will participate in a field trip to New York City. Satisfies Cluster 1 or Cluster 5 General Education requirement.

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MUS-121

Lives and Music of Female Musicians*

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the world's major female musicians and a presentation of women's musical masterworks throughout the centuries. Consideration of the unique challenges facing history's female musicians. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students will participate in a field trip to New York City. Satisfies a Cluster I or Cluster 5 General Education requirement.

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MUS-123

Great Performers of the Western Wld*

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the world's great performers and their unique gifts to music history as conductors, pianists, solo instrumentalists, and opera or oratorio singers. Presentation and study of historic recordings as these become increasingly available through CD technology. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students will participate in a field trip to New York City. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement.

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MUS-125

Learning to Listen to Music*

Credit Hours: 3

As an introduction to listening to all types of music, students learn how to follow a motif or theme, recognize formal structure, hear basic harmonic structure, listen for instrumentation, and recognize historical styles (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, Twentieth Century, etc.). CDs, videos and DVDs help introduce these concepts. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students will participate in a field trip to New York City. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement.

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MUS-151

The Broadway Musicl*

Credit Hours: 3

Examination of the Broadway musical from its roots in colonial America, through the minstrel and vaudeville shows of the nineteenth century, the imported operettas of the early twentieth century, and the musical comedies of the twenties and thirties that developed on Broadway. Videos and DVDs of performances will be studied, and attendance at a musical is required. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement.

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MUS-155

Music, History, & Ideas*

Credit Hours: 3

An approach to music as a means of aesthetic expression and artistic communication. Selected historical events and movements are explored in the ways they influenced musical styles, forms and genres. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement.

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MUS-201

Harmony I

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to tertian diatonic harmony, emphasizing four-part writing employing triads, seventh chords, and non-chord tones. Corequisite: MUS 205.

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MUS-203

Harmony II

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to chromatic harmony, emphasizing secondary seventh chords, modulation, chromatic chords, and supertriadic chords. Corequisite: MUS 207.

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MUS-205

Dictation & Sight Reading

Credit Hours: 1

Introduction to melodic dictation in all meters. Systematic approaches to and practice in reading at sight. Corequisite: MUS 201.

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MUS-207

Dictation & Sight Reading II

Credit Hours: 1

Introduction to harmonic dictation. Practice in reading music of moderate difficulty at sight. Corequisite: MUS 203.

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MUS-213

Instrumental Techniques:Strings

Credit Hours: 2

Elementary survey of the methods of playing the stringed instruments of the orchestra-violin, viola, cello, and double bass-for the purpose of giving the prospective teacher basic facility. Open to all students.

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DANC-215

Fundamentals of Dance*

Credit Hours: 3

Introduces activities that will develop aesthetic awareness, the ability to create artistic products and performances, activities that plan the form and function of space, and explores the skills needed to analyze and critique dance. The class explores the various cultural, historical, and social influences and traditions which have generated artistic accomplishments throughout the ages and which continue to shape contemporary arts.

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MUS-215

Instrumental Techniques:Wind Instruments

Credit Hours: 2

Elementary survey of the methods of playing the instruments in the woodwind and brass sections of the orchestra or band. Open to all students.

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MUS-217

Instrument Chamber Music Ensemble

Credit Hours: 1

Study and performance of chamber music. Variable Credit, students can register 0 or 1 credits.

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MUS-219

Advanced Instrument Chamber Music Ensemb

Credit Hours: 1

Advanced study and performance of chamber music. Variable credit, students can register 0 or 1 credit.

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DANC-220

Jazz Dance I*

Credit Hours: 2

This is an introductory class which includes the history, terminology, and basic concepts of the art form utilizing a variety of popular, percussion and jazz music.

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MUS-221

Learning to Read Music

Credit Hours: 2

Introduction to the essential elements of music theory and sight reading.

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DANC-222

Jazz Dance II*

Credit Hours: 3

This is an advanced level of jazz which emphasizes technique, terminology, and repertoire.

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MUS-223

Elizabeth Singers*

Credit Hours: 1

Study, rehearsal, and performance of liturgical and secular choral literature. Performances several times each semester, including Founder's Day and, Oktoberfest. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement if taken three times. Variable Credit, studnets can register 0 or 1 credits.

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DANC-225

Modern Dance I*

Credit Hours: 2

To increase strength, flexibility, and coordination while exploring self-expression through movement. Students will learn the history, terminology, and basic concepts of modern dance. Students will become aware of the aesthetics of movement with an understanding of underlying movement principles while showing an increase in sensitivity and kinesthetic response demonstrating growth in concentration, memory, and focus.

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MUS-225

Choral Conducting

Credit Hours: 2

Introduction to principles of conducting, techniques of the baton, problems of the choral conductor, and methods of conducting simple choral compositions. Open to non-music majors with approval of instructor.

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DANC-227

Modern Dance II*

Credit Hours: 3

This is a further study and application of basic movement, vocabulary, alignment, complex movement patterns, style, and performance.

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MUS-227

Elizabeth Ringers Handbell Choir*

Credit Hours: 1

Study, rehearsal, and performance of the fine art of English Handbell Ringing. Students participate in spring and fall concerts. Occasional performances for church and community festivals. Prerequisite: MUS 221 (may be a corequisite) or the ability to read music. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement if taken three times. Variable Credit, students can register 0 or 1 credits.

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MUS-229

Community Choir*

Credit Hours: 2

Study, rehearsal, and performance of the world's finest choral masterworks and anthems for SATB Choir. Students participate in spring and fall concerts and an occasional community presentation. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement if taken often enough to total 3 credits. Variable Credit, students can register 0-2 credits.

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DANC-230

Dance Appreciation*

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a survey of dance forms as they have existed in history from primitive rituals and ancient Egypt to contemporary concert and social forms.

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MUS-231

Opera & Oratorio*

Credit Hours: 3

Survey of opera and oratorio literature based on the current New York repertoire. Videos, DVDs and recordings are used with each opera studied. Students study and attend a rehearsal of an opera at the Metropolitan Opera House or another venue. Attendance at a final production of an opera is also required. Open to all students. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement.

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MUS-233

American Music*

Credit Hours: 3

Survey of music from the colonial period up to the present. Topics include our social and cultural heritage, various ethnic contributions, and the vital forces and influences that have contributed to the development of music in the United States. Open to all students. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education requirement.

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DANC-240

Ballet I*

Credit Hours: 2

This course is for the student with limited background in ballet. The primary emphasis will be to develop and refine ballet technique.

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DANC-243

Ballet II*

Credit Hours: 3

This provides a continued emphasis on technical development of ballet with Introduction of beginner levels of public performance.

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MUS-255

Joy of Bach*

Credit Hours: 3

Presentation of the masterpieces of music literature composed before 1750, with a study of the relevant composers, styles, forms, and philosophical concepts that inspired them. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students will participate in a field trip to New York City or NJPAC. Satisfies Cluster 1 General Education Requirement.

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MUS-257

Beethoven & Friends*

Credit Hours: 3

Presentation of the musical masterworks composed from 1750 to 1820, with a study of relevant composers, styles, forms, and philosophical concepts that inspired them. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students will participate in a field trip to New York City or NJPAC. Satisfies Cluster 1 or Cluster 5 General Education requirement.

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MUS-259

The Great Romantics*

Credit Hours: 3

Presentation of the masterworks of music literature from the nineteenth century, with a study of relevant composers, styles, forms, and philosophical concepts that inspired them. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students will participate in a field trip to New York City or NJPAC. Satisfies Cluster 1or Cluster 5 General Education requirement.

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MUS-261

Music of our Time*

Credit Hours: 3

Presentation of the masterworks of music literature composed during the twentieth century with a study of relevant composers, styles, forms, and philosophical concepts that inspired them. Attendance at a musical performance or concert is required; students participate in a field trip to New York City or NJPAC. Satisfies Cluster 1 or Cluster 5 General Education requirement.

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DANC-280

Theories of Dance Education (K-6)*

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the student with the theoretical Practice in dance education for young children. The course fulfills the State of New Jersey requirement as part of a teaching endorsement in K-6 dance education for qualified teachers.

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MUS-301

Counterpoint

Credit Hours: 3

Modal and tonal contrapuntal writing in the five species and traditional contrapuntal forms. Corequisite: MUS 309.

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DANC-305

Dance Choreography & Improvisation

Credit Hours: 3

Dancers are guided through exercises and movement concepts which develop improvisational and choreographic skills.

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MUS-309

Keyboard Harmony I

Credit Hours: 1

Practice in harmonizing diatonic melodies and figured basses at the keyboard in simple chordal style. Corequisite: MUS 301.

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MUS-313

Keyboard Harmony II

Credit Hours: 1

Practice in harmonizing chromatic and modulating melodies and figured basses, utilizing non-chord tones and various patterns for accompaniment.

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MUS-317

Orchestration

Credit Hours: 2

Study of the techniques of scoring for the instruments of the orchestra. Prerequisites: Two semesters of Theory.

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MUS-319

Form & Analysis

Credit Hours: 2

Study of methods of harmonic and stylistic description, and analysis of selected musical works representative of various periods. Prerequisites: ability to read music, MUS 115 and 201 or their equivalent. Open to all qualified students.

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MUS-491

Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Open to seniors who are music majors or minors. Offered only on request and at the discretion of the Program Chairperson. Variable Credit, students can register 2-4 credits.

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The Music Program sponsors unique musical experiences each semester in the form of field trips to such world-class venues as Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. 

The College’s location, just a short train ride from New York City, exposes music students to superb quality professional musical performances of various types as well as to the business side of music through proximity to musical recording and production studios and publishing houses. In addition, top-rated orchestras and musical groups perform in the Dolan Performance Hall in Annunciation Center where our program is located. Students are encouraged to attend as many of these concerts as possible.

On-campus ensembles also offer students opportunities to participate in musical performance.  Instrumental groups include Elizabeth Singers, Chamber Music Ensemble, and the Elizabeth Ringers English Handbell Choir.  Private instruction is available in the areas of voice, piano, organ, guitar, violin and woodwind instruments, but instruction in other instruments can be arranged.  Advanced applied music students perform in spring and fall program recitals.

Dance minors are encouraged to become active in the Carpe Diem Company which provides fall and spring programs to showcase their talents and interests.  Eagle Stompers provide students with opportunities to support athletics.