100. Applied study - Voice. Individual instruction in singing. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is voice. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

101,102, 201. Piano as a secondary concentration. Applied study for non-piano music majors and minors. Preparation toward attainment of proficiency for music majors. Two class meetings and one lab per week. Music 101 and 201 offered fall term each year; Music 102 offered spring term each year. Two semester hours.

104. Applied Study - Piano. Individual instruction in piano. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is piano. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

105. Applied Study - Organ. Individual instruction in organ. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is organ. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

106. Applied Study - Guitar. Individual instruction in guitar. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is guitar. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

107. Applied Study - Flute. Individual instruction in flute. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is flute. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

109. Applied Study - Clarinet. Individual instruction in clarinet. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is clarinet. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

110. Applied Study - Saxophone. Individual instruction in saxophone. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is saxophone. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

111. Applied Study - Violin. Individual instruction in violin. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is violin. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

112. Applied Study - Viola. Individual instruction in viola. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is viola. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

113. Applied Study - Cello. Individual instruction in cello. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is cello. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

114. Applied Study - Percussion. Individual instruction in percussion. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is percussion. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

115. Applied Study - Trumpet. Individual instruction in trumpet. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is trumpet. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

116. Applied Study - Horn. Individual instruction in horn. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is horn. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

117. Applied Study - Trombone. Individual instruction in trombone. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is trombone. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

118. Applied Study - Bass. Individual instruction in Bass. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of concentration is bass. One-half semester hour (one-half hour lesson per week) for all other students.

119. Applied Study-Tuba. Individual instruction in tuba. Open to all students. Offered every term. One-half to one semester hour.

124. Piano Class for Beginners. Group instruction for non-music majors and minors with no previous piano experience. The course teaches basic skills in piano playing, music reading, and theory. Students will learn to play various styles of piano music. Offered every term. Two semester hours.

130. Applied Accompanying. Individual instruction in the art and practice of accompanying for piano students. Offered every term. One-half to one semester hour.

207. Piano Proficiency. A test of general accomplishment in the music major's secondary applied concentration. Achievement must be completed to fulfill secondary requirements. Offered every term. No credit.

408. Recital (senior level). One-hour performance. May be substituted for the Senior Project  for the general music studies major with an emphasis in applied study. Offered every term. One semester hour. Instructor permission required.

457. Applied Conducting. Intensive individual study in conducting techniques, theories, and practices for band, orchestra, and/or choir. Also includes comprehensive analysis of musical scores. Offered every term. One-half semester (half-hour lesson per week) or one semester hour (one-hour lesson per week). Prerequisite: MUSC 364. Instructor permission required.

490. Senior Project. An individualized course of study (thesis, lecture/demonstration, or other project) to be determined by the student and a faculty committee. Often interdisciplinary in nature, the project relates to the student’s career interests. This course serves as the culminating project for the general music studies-jazz studies major. This course may serve as the culminating project for the general music studies-applied major. Offered every term. One to two semester hours. Instructor permission required.

141. Basic Music Reading Skills. A study of the basic fundamentals of music. Open to all students. Does not satisfy any requirements for the music major. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

143-144. Basic Music Theory/Ear Training. A course in beginning written theory, including a laboratory session for developing aural skills. Music 143 offered spring term each year; Music 144 offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

243-244. Advanced Music Theory/Ear Training. A course in advanced written theory, including standard musical forms and contemporary music. A concurrent laboratory session develops and maintains aural skills. Prerequisite: Music 144 or permission of the instructor. Music 243 offered spring term each year; Music 244 offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

321. Jazz Improvisation. Theory and techniques of jazz improvisation with an emphasis on functional harmony, melodic form, special scales, tune studies, ear training, and development of style. Offered spring term every year. Three semester hours.

345. Composition. Techniques of musical composition in standard song forms, as well as instrumental solo and ensemble forms. Prerequisite: Music 144. Offered fall term alternate years. Two semester hours.

347. Form and Analysis. A study of major forms of music from the Baroque period through the Twentieth Century. Prerequisite: Music 243 or permission of the instructor. Offered fall term alternate years. Two semester hours.

348. Orchestration and Arranging. A course covering basic characteristics, arranging, and compositional techniques for orchestral instruments. Prerequisite: Music 244 or permission of the instructor. Offered spring term alternate years. Two semester hours.

211. Introduction to Music Technology. An introductory survey of the practical application of MIDI keyboards, computers, and interactive workstations as they relate to music. This course includes hands-on exploration of MIDI keyboard instruments, computers, and related software. Offered fall term alternate years. Two semester hours.

250. World Music. An introduction to music styles of the world. Readings, discussion, listening to recorded examples, and exposure to performers and instruments of world cultures. Musical skill not required. This course fulfills the ethnic studies course requirement in the general education core and can be counted toward a major in Humanities. Offered spring term alternate years. Three semester hours.

255. Introduction to Instrumental Techniques. Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds/Strings. The structure, use, techniques of playing, and care of the principal instruments in school instrumental organizations. Emphasis is on techniques necessary for basic understanding of the instruments. This course is for music education majors whose emphasis is vocal. Offered fall term alternate years. Two semester hours.

390. Independent Study. An individualized course which enables the student to study material either not covered in the curriculum or not covered in a single course. The course of study will be determined by the instructor. Offered as needed. One to three hours.

421. Advanced Jazz Methods. A study of advanced theory and techniques of jazz improvisation with additional emphasis on jazz styles and analysis, tune studies, chord progressions and ear training. Enrollment must be approved by the instructor. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.

436/EDUC 536. Instrumental Methods I. A study of brass and string instruments with emphasis on playing fundamentals, pedagogy, curriculum, and materials. For music education majors whose emphasis is instrumental. Offered fall term every year. Three semester hours.

437/EDUC 537. Instrumental Methods II. A study of woodwind and percussion instruments with emphasis on playing fundamentals, pedagogy, curriculum, and materials. Offered spring term every year. Three semester hours.

450/EDUC 533. Curriculum and Methods for Instrumental Secondary Music. A study of the philosophy, curriculum, methods, and materials of teaching instrumental music and directing school bands and orchestras (grades 7-12). Prerequisite: Music 244. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.

451/EDUC 534. Curriculum and Methods for Elementary Music. A study of the philosophy, curriculum, methods, and materials of teaching music to children including studies of the child's musical development (grades PreK-6). Prerequisite: Music 244. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.

452/EDUC 535. Curriculum and Methods for Choral Secondary Music. A study of the philosophy, curriculum, methods, and materials of teaching vocal music and directing choral ensembles for students (grades 7-12). Prerequisite: Music 244. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.

454. Music & Worship Methods. The materials and methods of music and worship ministry in the local church. Offered spring term alternate years. Three semester hours.

456. Applied Instrumental Pedagogy. A study of the philosophy, curriculum, methods, and materials of teaching applied instruments. Offered spring term odd years. Two semester hours.

491. Practicum in Music Ministry. Required of all music ministry minors. Supervised work in an approved church music program. Offered as needed. One semester hour.

495. Seminar. Seminars in specific areas of music for advanced students. Designed to promote in-depth discussion, independent research, writing, and performance in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.

163. Survey of Pop Music. The study and appreciation of American Popular music from 1900 to the present. Offered fall term every year. Three semester hours.

166. Survey of Jazz. Origins, development, styles, composers, and major performers of the jazz movement, from the beginnings of jazz to the present day. Offered spring semester alternate years. Three semester hours.

363. Basic Conducting. A study of conducting techniques, elements of interpretation, and practice in sight-singing and rhythmic complexities. Prerequisite: Music 144. Offered fall term alternate years. Three semester hours.

364. Advanced Conducting. Advanced conducting techniques, including problems of tone, balance, and interpretation. Prerequisite: Music 363. Offered spring term alternate years. Three semester hours.

365. Music History Survey. Studies in techniques, forms, styles, and composers of the musical periods from the Renaissance to the present. Not open to music education majors. Offered spring term alternate years. Three semester hours.

367. Music History and Literature I. A survey of the development of Western Music through Baroque, citing major composers and forms of each style period. Prerequisite: Music 144, or consent of the instructor. Offered fall term alternate years. Three semester hours.

368. Music History and Literature II. A survey of the development of Western Music from Classical to the present, citing major composers and forms of each style period. Prerequisite: Music 367, or consent of the instructor. Offered spring term alternate years. Three semester hours.

181. Heritage. An auditioned a cappella ensemble of four to six singers-men and women-which represents the College in churches, at area civic organizations, and at college functions. This ensemble does not satisfy the ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. Offered every term. One-half semester hour.

182. Civic Band. Performance with the Johnson City Community Concert Band. One rehearsal per week. Offered every term. One semester hour.

183. Vocal Ensemble. A small vocal ensemble for use in specialized performances (ex. musicals, other theatre productions, etc.) or other areas of student faculty expertise and interest. Offered as needed. One-half to one semester hour.

184. Concert Choir. An auditioned mixed chorus with a varied repertoire of classics, spirituals, hymn arrangements and musical theatre. The Choir tours annually and performs on numerous other occasions. Commitment is for both semesters. Offered every term. One and a half semester hours.

185. Pep Band. An instrumental ensemble devoted to performance of music during select Milligan College athletic events. Open to all students. Offered every term. One-half semester hour.

188. Instrumental Ensemble. A small ensemble for use in specialized performances (ex. musicals, other theatre productions, etc.) or other areas of student faculty expertise and interest. Offered as needed. One-half to one semester hour.

189. Johnson City Symphony Orchestra. Performance with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra. One rehearsal per week for two and one-half hours. Offered every term. One-half semester hour.

190. Jazz Combo. Ensemble devoted to performance of jazz and pop styles within a small group setting. Emphasis is on small group ensemble playing and individual improvisation. Offered every term. One-half semester hour.

191. Jazz Ensemble. Organization is devoted to performance of jazz and pop styles, with emphasis on ensemble playing, solo playing, and improvisation. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour.

192. Orchestra. Orchestra rehearsing and performing representative literature. Open to all students. Offered every term. One semester hour.

194. Brass Ensemble. An instrumental ensemble composed of brass instruments devoted to the study and performance of literature written specifically for brass. Offered every term. One-half semester hour.

196. String Quartet. A chamber ensemble for string players which performs for on and off campus events. Open to all students by audition. Offered every term. One-half semester hour.

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