Music (B.A.)

No credit. Pass/Fail only.

A continuation of Theory I including inversions of triads, non-harmonic tones, dominant seventh chords, and their resolutions. Emphasis is on four-part writing and analysis of music from the Common Practice Period.

Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 001 Fundamentals of Music Theory or permission of the instructor.

Continuation of MUSIC 003 Fundamentals of Basic Musicianship.

Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 003 Fundamentals of Basic Musicianship or permission of the instructor.

Seventh chords, including the diminished seventh chord; various types of modulation; introduction of secondary dominants; analysis and writing of the period, binary, and ternary song forms; choral harmonization; and modal scales.

Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 002 Theory II or permission of the instructor.

Ninth chords and altered chords; modulation to distant keys; 20th century harmonic and melodic styles; introduction of new scale patterns; introduction to serial techniques of composition; and writing and singing applicable to later developments of harmony and melody.

Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 101 Theory III or permission of the instructor.

A review of advanced sight-reading and ear training, drills in more complex rhythmic and melodic materials including chromatic formations, and increased emphasis on individual part-singing and harmonic dictation.

Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 004 Basic Musicianship II or permission of the instructor.

Key cultural concepts are used to explore music from selected global case studies. Social, cultural, and historical contexts are examined in relation to musical materials and their application in various traditions and repertoires.

Survey of Western music from Antiquity to the late 17th century, focusing on distinctive features of musical styles, forms, and genres. Social and cultural contexts are examined in relation to musical materials and their application within specific repertoires. 

Prerequisites:  MUSIC 101 Theory III and MUSIC 150 World Music Cultures or permission of the instructor

Survey of Western music from the early 18th century to the late 19th century, focusing on distinctive features of musical styles, forms, and genres. Social and cultural contexts are examined in relation to musical materials and their application within specific repertoires. 

Prerequisites: MUSIC 101 Theory III and MUSIC 150 World Music Cultures or permission of the instructor.

Survey of Western music from about 1900 to the present, focusing on distinctive features of musical styles, forms, and genres. Social and cultural contexts are examined in relation to musical materials and their application within specific repertoires.

Prerequisites: MUSIC 101 Theory III and MUSIC 150 World Music Cultures or permission of the instructor.

The course is offered to explore the essential topics a musician should consider when using computers and technology - whether for the purpose of listening, performing, composing, or teaching. Covering subjects ranging from music CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) and desktop publishing to notation sequencing and MIDI and multimedia and CD audio, this course is designed as an introductory undergraduate course devoted to computers as applied to music technology for the musician and music educator.

An introduction to technique and conducting style with emphasis given to developing a nonbaton competency. Attention also will be given to vocal interpretation and choral score reading.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

To assist music students with integration and synthesis of knowledge as they approach the end of their undergraduate work, the Senior Capstone Seminar prompts students to reflect upon their learning experiences and revisit them in greater depth and with added perspective. Preparation of a portfolio, student presentations, guest speakers, and individual oral examinations (Senior Dialogues) are the primary components of this enriching culminating experience. The Senior Capstone Seminar is to be taken in the student's last semester in residence at Nebraska Wesleyan.

Prerequisite(s): Music major with senior standing or permission of the department chair.

Pass/Fail only.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

This comprehensive oral examination requires students to demonstrate detailed preparation on selected topics from their undergraduate liberal arts education that are relevant to their future profession. P/F Only.

Prerequisite(s): Music major with senior standing or permission of the instructor. Must be taken concurrently with MUSIC 298 Senior Capstone Seminar.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)