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HUM101 Introduction to Music
HUM107 Music of Latin America
HUM110 Introduction to Jazz
HUM151 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
HUM155 Voice Class I
HUM156 Voice Class II
HUM165 Wind Instruments I
HUM170 Guitar I
HUM171 Guitar II
HUM180 Piano I
HUM181 Piano II
HUM182 Piano III
HUM201 The American Musical Theater: A Production Workshop
HUM210 American Music
HUM101 Introduction to Music
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to develop an understanding and
appreciation of various forms of music. Emphasis will be placed
on the elements of musical organization, expression and style.
Students will gain understanding by listening to selections and by
discussing significant features of musical compositions from the
Middle Ages to the present time.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099 Back To List
HUM107 Music of Latin America
3 credits: 3 hours
This course is an overview of the music of Latin America
according to several cultural/geographical areas, including Rio de
la Plata, the Andean Region, Brazil, the Caribbean and Mexico.
Latin American musical developments from the past and present
will be studied to show the individual characteristics as well as
the common elements within the various styles. Students will be
required to attend one live concert at minimal or no cost.
Prerequisites: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099 Back To List
HUM110 Introduction to Jazz
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to develop an understanding and
appreciation of jazz as a folk art. The music and characteristics of
various styles, including Dixieland, blues, ragtime,
boogie-woogie, bop, cool, funky, eclectic, and jazz fusion rock, will
be studied through recordings and classroom performances.
Emphasis will be on the stylistic characteristics of jazz piano,
jazz/blues vocalists, the rhythm section, alto saxophone, tenor
saxophone, trumpet and trombone. The course will involve
outside reading and listening, as well as performances and
lecture/demonstrations.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099 Back To List
HUM151 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
1 credit; 3 hours
Emphasis is on the preparation for public performance of
contemporary choral music for small vocal ensemble with two to
four voices on each part. The repertory will include arrangements
in a variety of contemporary vocal idioms: gospel, musical theatre,
jazz. Performances of original works will also be encouraged.
Enrollment will be limited to 20 students. A student may take
Contemporary Vocal Ensemble five quarters for credit, or audit
without credit. (A student may earn a total of 10 credits in Choir,
Band and/or Contemporary Vocal Ensemble).
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099 Back To List
HUM155 Voice Class I
3 credits; 3 hours
Emphasis is on the development of the voice for solo
performance. Each student will explore the music most suitable
for his or her individual voice or singing style. Class work
includes basic music reading, vocal exercises, stage conduct
and vocal styles. There will be both individual and group vocal
work in class, including daily solo stage performance. Use of
recording and TV taping for development of style and stage
professionalism is included.
Prerequisite: ENA/ENG099, MAT095/MAB095 Back To List
HUM156 Voice Class II
3 credits; 3 hours
Based on foundations and experience in HUM155, emphasis is
on individual vocal and professional development in
performance. Class work includes advanced vocal exercises,
stage conduct and style, daily solo performance, use of recording
techniques, stage and TV taping. Experience involves preparation
of resumes and professional programs in various styles of vocal
music. Actual working experience will include techniques and
adaptations required on TV, recording, opera, clubs, orchestras,
and combos. Business aspects of the vocal music profession
will be investigated, including: agents, publicity, managers, and
contracts. Public performance on campus is required.
Opportunities for auditions in New York City for professional and
semi-professional engagements are provided.
Prerequisite: MAT095/MAB095, HUM101 or equivalent, HUM155
or equivalent Back To List
HUM165 Wind Instruments I
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is open to all students interested in playing a wind
instrument but who have no previous experience. Students in this
class will develop ensemble and solo performance skills on an
instrument of their choice. Skills include tone production,
intonation, posture, breathing, embouchure, fingering, rhythm,
articulation, and scales and use of these skills in expressive
performance. Students should expect to spend approximately $35
for materials (reeds, mouthpiece, instrument strap and books).
Pre- or Corequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099,
MAT095/MAB095, recommended HUM101 Back To List
HUM170 Guitar I
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the
fundamentals of acoustic guitar technique: strumming/picking
technique, correct fingerings and tuning the guitar. Students will
be introduced to the rudiments of music (types of notes, note
values, time signatures, chord structure and scales). Students
will learn to read and perform simple guitar melodies/chords and
they need not have had previous guitar instruction. Guitars will be
provided for student use.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, MAT095/MAB095 Back To List
HUM171 Guitar II
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is a continuation of HUM170. Guitar techniques,
including: strumming, slurring, guitar picking and exercises to
facilitate more advanced left hand with right hand coordination will
be continued. Further study in music theory, chord analysis and
the essentials of various styles (classical, pop and jazz) will also
be included. Guitars will be provided for student use.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, MAT095/MAB095, HUM170
with a grade of "C" or better or by audition. Back To List
HUM180 Piano I
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is open to all students interested in playing the piano
but who have had no previous experience. Students in this class
will develop the ability to play simple melodies and learn simple
accompanying techniques for folk songs, sight read at the
keyboard, and to play easy piano literature from a variety of
stylistic eras.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099,
MAT095/MAB095 Back To List
HUM181 Piano II
3 credits; 3 hours
A continuation of HUM180, this course will train students to play
more complex compositions. Students also will learn to sight
read more difficult musical selections, and will learn to improvise
simple accompaniments for folk songs.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099,
MAT095/MAB095, HUM180 with grade of "C" or better or by
audition. Back To List
HUM182 Piano III
3 credits; 3 hours
A continuation of HUM181, this course is designed to give the
student an increased technical and reading capability. The
student will learn about scales and finger exercises which will aid
in the study of pieces representative of the various periods of
musical composition. Upon completion of the course, the student
should be able to play pieces appropriate for the advanced
beginner from both the classical and popular repertoire.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099,
MAT095/MAB095, HUM180 and HUM181 or by audition. Back To List
HUM201 The American Musical Theater: A Production
Workshop
3 credits; 4 hours
The student will participate in the preparation and public
performance of a Broadway musical. Emphasis will be placed on
individual and group learning experiences, and specific
techniques required for performing in musicals, including such
techniques as characterization, coordination of acting and body
movement with singing, transition from speech to song, group
movement for singing chorus, techniques of memorization, and
overall production and publicity responsibilities. Additional
rehearsal hours are part of the course requirement.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099,
MAT095/MAB095 Back To List
HUM210 American Music
3 credits, 3 hours
American music is an exploration of the various musical
developments in the United States. Through listening, reading
and discussion, students will investigate folk music,
entertainment and commercial music, art music and other
musical traditions of the United States. The Broadway musical
and the current musical scene will also be studied.
Prerequisite: CSE098 or CSE099, ENA/ENG099 Back To List