MUS - Sacred Music Course Descriptions

MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music

Is designed for the student with no previous training in music, or as a review for those who have had limited contact with music. Basic elements-melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic-will be covered. Students will learn how to read musical notation and will gain familiarity with the keyboard, with harmony, and with creating music. The course will incorporate training in sight singing and ear training.

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MUS 107 Ear Training I

Will equip students with aural skills required of professional musicians. The content of the course will complement the written theoretical skills cultivated in MUS 109: Theory & Analysis I. Specific attention will be given to the identification of intervals and chords, the ability to sing any interval on command, the ability to dictate melodies, rhythms, and harmonic progressions, and the ability to sing melodies at sight.The course must be taken in sequence concurrently with MUS 109, although students may test out of MUS 107 by taking a placement test at the beginning of the fall semester. This course is required of Sacred Music majors and minors.

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MUS 108 Ear Training II

Will equip students with aural skills required of professional musicians. The content of the course will complement the written theoretical skills cultivated in MUS 110: Theory & Analysis II. Specific attention will be given to the identification of intervals and chords, the ability to sing any interval on command, the ability to dictate melodies, rhythms, and harmonic progressions, and the ability to sing melodies at sight. The course must be taken in sequence concurrently with MUS 110. This course is required of Sacred Music majors and minors.

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MUS 109 Theory and Analysis I

Gives students a grounding in musical praxis, notation, tonal harmony, formal analysis, counterpoint, and composition. Combined with MUS 110, MUS 209, and MUS 210, it is required of sacred music majors and MUS 109 and MUS 110 are required of sacred music minors. The courses must be taken in sequence; however, students may test out of MUS 109 by taking a placement test at the beginning of the fall semester.

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MUS 110 Theory and Analysis II

Gives students a grounding in musical praxis, notation, tonal harmony, formal analysis, counterpoint, and composition. Combined with MUS 109, MUS 209, and MUS 210, it is required of sacred music majors and MUS 109 and MUS 110 are required of sacred music minors. The courses must be taken in sequence.

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MUS 111 Guitar Class I

Stresses basic techniques of playing the guitar and the functional application of these techniques to enable the student to use the guitar as an accompaniment instrument.

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MUS 112 Guitar Class II

Is a continuation of Guitar Class I with further development of accompaniment techniques, along with providing the necessary skills to use the guitar as a tool for the teaching of music.

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Prerequisites

MUS 111 or permission of instructor

MUS 115 Voice Class

Is an introduction to the techniques of singing including posture, breathing, pitch matching, interval recognition, and other areas related to ear training and sight singing.

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MUS 120 Diction for Singers I: Latin and Italian Diction

Gives students a grounding in the rules governing the pronunciation of Latin and Italian in solo and choral repertoire. Students will learn the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its application to lyric diction. Practical usage will be emphasized through in-class performances and text preparation.

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MUS 121 Diction for Singers II: German Diction

Gives students an understanding of the rules governing the pronunciation of German and its applications to vocal repertoire. Students will learn the IPA symbols and sounds unique to the German language and its application to lyric diction. Practical usage will be emphasized through in-class performances and text preparation.

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Prerequisites

MUS 120

MUS 122 Diction for Singers III: French Diction

Gives students a grounding in the rules governing the pronunciation of French and the differences between spoken and lyric French. Students will learn the IPA symbols and sounds of the French language as well as the rules governing elision and liaison. Practical usage will be emphasized through in- class performances and text preparation.

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Prerequisites

MUS 120 and MUS 121

MUS 170 Organ I

(Major Instrument) helps organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 171 Organ II

(Major Instrument) helps organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 172 Voice I

(Major Instrument) For first-year students. Expects majors to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability, and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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MUS 173 Voice II

(Major Instrument) For first-year students. Expects majors to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability, and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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MUS 174 Organ I

(Non-Majors) students will need to demonstrate at least intermediate keyboard proficiency before beginning study. Weekly lessons will introduce students to the unique technical challenges of the instrument as well as registration and basic pipe organ design. Attendance at weekly performance class is encouraged. This course may be repeated.

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Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor

MUS 175 Schola Cantorum Franciscana

Is required of all sacred music majors (three years), and all singers in the community are encouraged to audition. For sacred music majors, Schola Cantorum constitutes the formal element of their sacred music practicum in that its purpose is the performance of sacred music in the liturgy. It will also be the laboratory for the choral conducting students' final projects and for organists, who will have ample opportunity for supervised accompanying and leading congregational song. The group meets twice per week with an additional sectional for men and women. This course may be repeated.

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Prerequisites

Audition is required of non-majors

MUS 176 Voice I

(Non-majors) is required of all organ majors to fulfill their secondary instrument requirement. Priority will be given to music majors and minors in admitting students for instruction, and the number of secondary voice students taken additionally will depend upon the availability of the voice teacher. Attendance at weekly performance class is encouraged. This course may be repeated.

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Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor

MUS 180 Franciscan Chamber Music Society

Exists for the promotion of classical vocal and instrumental music performance at the University. Franciscan Chamber Music Society comprises small chamber ensembles from a single soloist to four or five musicians. Ensembles perform at least once per semester. This course may be taken for credit or for no credit and may be repeated. (up to 6 credits may be earned)

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Prerequisites

Admission by audition and permission of the director

MUS 182 Chorus

Involves the study and performance of choral literature. Chorus has two rehearsal sessions per week and performs for University functions.

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Prerequisites

Audition

MUS 183 Piano

Lessons will be given to voice majors and music minors, and additional lessons may be given based on the availability of the piano teachers. Voice majors are required to take at least two semesters of piano or organ. This course may be repeated.

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Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor

MUS 185 Franciscan Chamber Orchestra

Plays classical works for string and wind instruments. The orchestra performs at least once per semester. This course may be taken for credit or for no credit and may be repeated.

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Prerequisites

Admission by audition and permission of the director

MUS 186 Franciscan Brass Ensemble

Is comprised of any combination available of trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, French horn, and tuba. The ensemble plays for at least one event per semester. This course may be taken for credit or for no credit and may be repeated. (up to 6 credits may be earned)

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Prerequisites

Admission by audition and permission of the director

MUS 204 Music Appreciation

Employs a listening approach for understanding musical styles, forms, and compositions as related to musical history.

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MUS 207 Music Ministry Practicum

This practicum is an opportunity for students in the Music Ministry Minor to apply pastoral principles and musical skills necessary to do effective music ministry.  Practicum opportunities include, but are not limited to, playing Mass for the chapel, being a part of the Festival of Praise music team, or being a part of the Nights of Praise and Worship music team for a semester.  Auditions are necessary to be a part of these ensembles.

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Prerequisites

Pre-requisites: CAT 120, CAT 207, MUS 107, MUS 108, MUS 109, MUS 110 and THE 418

MUS 209 Theory and Analysis III

Give students a grounding in musical praxis, notation, tonal harmony, formal analysis, counterpoint, composition, ear-training and sight-singing. Combined with MUS 109 and MUS 110, all four courses are required of sacred music majors and MUS 109 and MUS 110 are required of sacred music minors. The courses must be taken in sequence; however, students may test out of MUS 109 by taking a placement test at the beginning of the fall semester.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109, MUS 110.

MUS 210 Theory and Analysis IV

Give students a grounding in musical praxis, notation, tonal harmony, formal analysis, counterpoint, composition, ear-training and sight-singing. Combined with MUS 109 and MUS 110, all four courses are required of sacred music majors and MUS 109 and MUS 110 are required of sacred music minors. The courses must be taken in sequence; however, students may test out of MUS 109 by taking a placement test at the beginning of the fall semester.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109, MUS 110.

MUS 211 Guitar Class III

Is an introductory course in classical guitar to train students to progress beyond simple folk strumming and to begin mastery of the guitar as a solo instrument. (Classical guitar required.)

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Prerequisites

MUS 111- MUS 112 or permission of the instructor

MUS 212 Guitar Class IV

Is a continuation of Guitar Class III, emphasizing improved coordination of the fingers through appropriate exercises, improved sight reading skills, and an introduction to the different styles of music in different periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. (Classical guitar required.)

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Prerequisites

MUS 111- MUS 112 or permission of the instructor

MUS 221 Introduction to Gregorian Chant

Gives students the opportunity to learn about the development of the oldest body of music in the world. In this course, students will learn how to read Gregorian chant notation and how to sing the most commonly used melodies for the Mass and the Divine Office. Students will also engage the teaching of the Church on sacred music in order to understand the place of Gregorian chant in the modern Church.

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MUS 222 Gregorian Chant I

Will put the ear training received in Theory and Analysis I & II to practical use. In gaining a working knowledge of neumatic notation through the time-honored note-reading system developed by Guido of Arezzo, students will learn a number of Gregorian Ordinary and Proper settings, the psalm tones and the common hymns, canticles, responsories and antiphons of the Gregorian repertoire. Unlike Introduction to Gregorian Chant, this course will be a more aggressive engagement with Gregorian Chant and its context in the liturgy and the fruits of this course will augment the musical offerings of the Schola Cantorum on and off campus.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109 and MUS 110

MUS 223 Gregorian Chant II

Will put the ear training received in Theory and Analysis I & II to practical use. In gaining a working knowledge of neumatic notation through the time-honored note-reading system developed by Guido of Arezzo, students will learn a number of Gregorian Ordinary and Proper settings, the psalm tones and the common hymns, canticles, responsories and antiphons of the Gregorian repertoire. Unlike Introduction to Gregorian Chant, this course will be a more aggressive engagement with Gregorian Chant and its context in the liturgy and the fruits of this course will augment the musical offerings of the Schola Cantorum on and off campus.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109 and MUS 110

MUS 224 Music History Survey

Offers an overview of basic musical trends throughout history, focusing particularly on the development of Western music since the Renaissance. A more detailed exploration of Medieval music can be undertaken in the Survey of Sacred and Religious Music (MUS 260) and Introduction to Gregorian Chant (MUS 220). Sacred music majors are ineligible to take this course.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109, MUS 110

MUS 261 Survey of Sacred and Religious Music

Is the central course of the Sacred Music Minor and is an overview of the history of sacred music, its context in the development of the liturgy and its role in the modern Church. The course is open to all University students; however, sacred music majors are ineligible to take this course.

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MUS 270 Organ III

(Major Instrument) help organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument, as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors, and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 271 Organ IV

(Major Instrument) help organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument, as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors, and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 272 Voice III

(Major Instrument) For second-year students. Majors are expected to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability, and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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MUS 273 Voice IV

(Major Instrument) For second-year students. Majors are expected to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability, and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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MUS 303 Music History I

Explores the progression of musical practices, styles, genres, forms, and pieces in the history of Western Music. Due to the emphasis on Medieval and Renaissance music in other courses (particularly Gregorian Chant I and II and Schola Cantorum), this course will primarily focus on the music of the last five centuries.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 209, MUS 210

MUS 304 Music History II

Explores the progression of musical practices, styles, genres, forms, and pieces in the history of Western Music. Due to the emphasis on Medieval and Renaissance music in other courses (particularly Gregorian Chant I and II and Schola Cantorum), this course will primarily focus on the music of the last five centuries.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 209, MUS 210, MUS 303

MUS 313 Conducting I

Explore the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting, and score-reading techniques. The University ensembles, particularly the Schola Cantorum Franciscana and the Franciscan Chamber Orchestra, will provide the opportunity for conducting students to have hands-on experience directing ensembles in rehearsal and (occasionally) in performance.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109. MUS 110. MUS 209, MUS 210. Non-organ majors also need MUS 174 or MUS 183.

MUS 314 Conducting II

Explore the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting, and score-reading techniques. The University ensembles, particularly the Schola Cantorum Franciscana and the Franciscan Chamber Orchestra, will provide the opportunity for conducting students to have hands-on experience directing ensembles in rehearsal and (occasionally) in performance.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109. MUS 110. MUS 209, MUS 210. Non-organ majors also need MUS 174 or MUS 183.

MUS 370 Organ V

(Major Instrument) help Organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors, and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 371 Organ VI

(Major Instrument) help Organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors, and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 372 Voice V

(Major Instrument) For third-year students. Majors are expected to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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MUS 373 Voice VI

(Major Instrument) For third-year students. Majors are expected to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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MUS 405 Sacred Music Colloquium I

Constitute the central experience of the program in sacred music along with the Schola Cantorum Franciscana and private performance study. Team-taught by all of the music faculty and guest lecturers over the course of one year, Sacred Music Colloquium will offer practical instruction about how to plan liturgies and the manner of their execution. Attention will be given to the resources available for church musicians and magisterial teaching on the role of sacred music in the liturgy. Also, students will be exposed to the literature of choral, organ and congregational music as well as the traditions of Protestant churches and different styles of music for worship. This course will augment the practical experience gained in the Schola Cantorum while allowing the four experienced church musicians on staff to offer their instruction to the future generation of church musicians.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 209, MUS 210 and either MUS 174, MUS 176 or MUS 183 and completion of the jury or permission of the instructor.

MUS 406 Sacred Music Colloquium II

Constitute the central experience of the program in sacred music along with the Schola Cantorum Franciscana and private performance study. Team-taught by all of the music faculty and guest lecturers over the course of one year, Sacred Music Colloquium will offer practical instruction about how to plan liturgies and the manner of their execution. Attention will be given to the resources available for church musicians and magisterial teaching on the role of sacred music in the liturgy. Also, students will be exposed to the literature of choral, organ and congregational music as well as the traditions of Protestant churches and different styles of music for worship. This course will augment the practical experience gained in the Schola Cantorum while allowing the four experienced church musicians on staff to offer their instruction to the future generation of church musicians.

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Prerequisites

MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 209, MUS 210 and either MUS 174, MUS 176 or MUS 183 and completion of the jury or permission of the instructor.

MUS 470 Organ VII

(Major Instrument) help organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 471 Organ VIII

(Major Instrument) help organ majors to achieve a high level of competency in their instrument. Entrance into the major presupposes at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. An organ major should be able to demonstrate a varied and professional level of ability upon graduation. In organ study, students will be required to perform representative pieces from the organ literature of the past five centuries and will be active accompanying the Schola Cantorum Franciscana at liturgies and occasionally leading congregational song. Seven semesters of instruction on the primary instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum is required of all sacred music majors. In addition, the various skills required to play the organ in the liturgy will constitute a part of organ study. Attendance at weekly performance class is required of all organ majors and will include the study of improvisation, figured bass, solo accompanying, congregational accompanying, performance practice, arranging, organ design and history, and organ literature.

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MUS 472 Voice VII

(Major Instrument) For fourth-year students. Majors are expected to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability, and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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MUS 473 Voice VIII

(Major Instrument) For students in their fourth year or beyond. Majors are expected to achieve a high level of ability in their area of study. Entrance into the program presupposes at least an intermediate level of ability, and voice majors should be able to demonstrate a professional level of ability upon graduation. Seven semesters of instruction on the major instrument as well as three years of Schola Cantorum are required of all sacred music majors. Attendance at weekly performance class is required. Additional diction classes will also be required of voice majors as part of their private study.

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