CLASSES OFFERED: THEORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 101, 102 — Music Theory, 3 hours credit each
This basic theory of music of Western civilization is a general survey of theory from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century. Special emphasis is placed on eighteenth-century harmony, from the use of the triad to the dominant seventh chord. Part writing and keyboard exercises are included. Students are required to take the parallel laboratory course MUS 103-104 concurrently. Required for all Church Music Majors; others must have permission of the instructor. MUS 101 Fall, MUS 102 Spring.
MUS 103, 104 — Music Theory Lab I, 0 hours credit each
The development of aural and oral musicianship skills, including ear training, dictation, and sight singing. Must be taken concurrently with specific parallel theory courses for which they function as required labs. Two class hours per week. MUS 102 Fall, MUS 104 Spring.
MUS 201, 202 — Advanced Music Theory, 3 hours credit each
A continuation of Music Theory 101-102. Emphasizes seventh chords, altered chords, and modulation. Concentrated study in nineteenth and twentieth-century composition techniques form the basis of MUS 202. Students are required to take the parallel laboratory course MUS 203-204 concurrently. Prerequisites: MUS 101, 102. MUS 201 Fall, MUS 202 Spring.
MUS 203, 204 — Music Theory Lab II, 0 hours credit each
A continuation of 103-104, this must be taken concurrently with specific parallel theory courses for which they function as required labs. Two class hours per week.
MUS 231 — Music in Western Civilization 3 hours credit
This survey of music and its place and function in the history of western tradition from antiquity to the present is open to all students and serves as one of two music courses that fulfill the core curriculum requirement in the fine arts. It is recommended for students majoring in the liberal arts, in the humanities, or in history who have a particular interest in music. Fall and Spring.
MUS 235 — History of Jazz and Blues, 3 hours credit
This course is a study of two art forms that are uniquely American in their origin and development. The course will begin with the beginnings of jazz and blues from the late nineteenth-early twentieth century, and will trace the development of these forms and their influence on other forms of American music during the past one hundred plus years. Fulfills core curriculum requirements in the fine arts. Fall and Spring.
MUS 302 — Hymnology, 3 hours credit
This study of the development of the art of hymn writing from the days of the early church to the present; focuses on the discussion and identification of major hymn tunes. Prerequisites: Junior standing and MUS 231or 241, or permission of the instructor. Fall, odd-numbered years.
MUS 304 — Conducting, 3 hours credit
This is a study of basic beat patterns and their application to standard choral repertoire. As part of the course, the student conducts at least one number in the Spring Concert of the Concert Choir. Prerequisites: Church Music Major and junior standing, MUS 232 or 241or permission of the instructor. Spring, even-numbered years.
MUS 310 — Music for Youth, 1 hour credit
For students majoring in church vocations, childhood learning,, or a related field, this course includes fundamentals of music, major approaches used in teaching music, music reading, singing skills, using simple instruments, and developing and implementing music lesson plans for the elementary grades. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Fall and Spring.
MUS 311 — Music and Film, 3 hours credit
A detailed and historical study of the use of music in film, this course focuses on the major films with a detailed analysis and discussion of the way music is used in each film. The films will be diverse and cover all periods in the development of film, from the silent screen days to the present. Additionally, the course will deal with the major composers for film and the influence that they have had on the development of movie scores. Prerequisites: MUS 231, and Junior classification. Offered on demand.
MUS 404 — Survey of Music History, 3 hours credit
This one-term survey of the history of Western music focuses on the development of various musical styles, concentrating on major musical works of each period. Prerequisite: MUS 231 and junior classification. Offered on demand.
MUS 405 — Choral Literature, 3 hours credit
This historical study of choral literature focuses especially upon major choral works from each period of music history. Prerequisites: Church Music Major and Junior classification. Fall, even-numbered years.
MUS 421, 422 — Practicum, 3 hours credit each
This on-site experience in a local church or church-related institution is jointly supervised by the college and congregational or institutional personnel. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the faculty. Spring term of Senior year.
MUS 499 — Selected Topics and Readings in Music, 1 to 3 hours credit
This course includes selected topics and readings that are related to the student’s area of study. Permission of the faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs is required before registration. Prerequisite: Senior classification. Offered on demand.
PERFORMANCE/ MUSIC ENSEMBLES
MUS 141 — College Choir, 1 hour credit
Composed of men and women, this group travels to churches throughout middle Tennessee and northern Alabama; prepared two major concerts — one each term — and also tours in the spring. Prerequisite: Audition. May be repeated for a maximum of eight times for credit. Fall and Spring.
MUS 181 — Chamber Choir, 1 hour credit
Composed of a select group from the College Choir, this group will likewise perform in churches throughout middle Tennessee and northern Alabama and will sing in many cases a different repertory from that of the College Choir. Prerequisite: Audition. May be repeated for a maximum of eight times for credit. Fall and Spring.
MUS 191 — Richland Creek 1 hour credit
Composed of instrumentalists and vocalists, this will be a group that performs popular music for all types of events at Martin Methodist College. Prerequisite: Audition. May be repeated for a maximum of eight time for credit. Fall and Spring.
PERFORMANCE/ APPLIED MUSIC
MUS 121 — Guitar Elective 1 hour credit (can be repeated)
MUS 151 — Piano Elective 1 hour credit (can be repeated)
MUS 161 — Organ Elective 1 hour credit (can be repeated)
MUS 171 — Voice Elective 1 hour credit (can be repeated)
Elective courses involve one-half hour of private instruction and a minimum of five hours of practice each week. These courses may serve either as an elective for any student at Martin, or as a secondary instrument in the Church Vocations-Church Music Emphasis degree program. This is an additional fee for this course. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. The course may be repeated for a maximum of eight times for credit.
MUS 221 — Guitar Major 2 hours credit (can be repeated)
MUS 251 — Piano Major 2 hours credit (can be repeated)
MUS 261 — Organ Major 2 hours credit (can be repeated)
MUS 271 — Voice Major 2 hours credit (can be repeated)
Major courses involve one hour of private instruction and a minimum of ten hours of practice each week. These courses may serve either as an elective for any student at Martin, or as a primary instrument in the Church Vocations- Church Music Emphasis degree program. This is an additional fee for this course. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor. The course may be repeated for a maximum of eight times for credit.
