31.105 Musicianship I 4 credits
A study of basic scale and chord structures and progressions with practical written exercises. Ear training through singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation will be supplemented by learning how to listen critically to major works of western music. Keyboard skills will be taught through applied lessons. Course includes aural skills lab.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of music theory placement test.

31.106 Musicianship II 4 credits
A continuation of Musicianship I.
Prerequisite: 31.105 Musicianship I or successful completion of  music theory placement test.

31.115 Public School Music 2 credits
Designed to provide the elementary teacher with the fundamentals of music theory, psychology and methods in order to effectively lead the classroom in appropriate musical activities.
Prerequisite: 19.121 Intro to Education and sophomore standing.

31.201 Conducting 3 credits
Designed to provide knowledge and skill in the art and craft of  conducting.
Prerequisite: 31.215 Musicianship III or permission of instructor.

31.204 Latin, English & French Diction and Vocal Literature  1 credit
A presentation of rules and exercises in pronunciation of Latin, English and French for singers. Includes a study of vocal literature in these languages.

31.206 Italian & German  Diction and Vocal Literature 1 credit
A presentation of rules and exercises in pronunciation of Italian and German for singers. Includes a study of vocal literature in these languages.

31.209 Music Appreciation 3 credits
A course for non-music majors. No technical competence in music is required. Includes elements of music, musicals, jazz, program music, nationalism, absolute music, short lyric forms, opera, symphony, world music and twentieth-century music.

31.211A Methods of Teaching Brass Instruments 1 credit
A study of the basic problems and techniques of all brass instruments.
Prerequisite: Major in music education.

31.212A Methods of Teaching Woodwind Instruments 1 credit
A study of the basic problems and techniques of all woodwind instruments.
Prerequisite: Major in music education.

31.213A Methods of Teaching String Instruments 1 credit
A study of the basic problems and techniques of the string family of instruments.
Prerequisite: Major in music education.

31.214A Methods of Teaching Percussion Instruments 1 credit
A study of the basic problems and techniques of percussion  instruments.
Prerequisite: Major in music education.

31.215 Musicianship III 4 credits
A continuation of Musicianship II with an exploration of chromatic harmony and function in common practice music. The emphasis is  on analysis, part-writing, sight-singing and ear training. Course  includes aural skills lab.
Prerequisite: 31.106 Musicianship II or successful completion of  music theory placement test.

31.216 Musicianship IV 4 credits
A culmination of the Musicianship sequence, exploring large forms, analysis in large contexts and composition and instrumentation techniques. Students continue to develop ear training and sight-singing skills. Course includes aural skills lab.
Prerequisite: 31.215 Musicianship III or successful completion  of music theory placement test.

31.270A Jazz Appreciation 3 credits
Open to all students with an interest in jazz. Designed to create a  better understanding and appreciation of jazz through exposure to  many famous performers and a wide variety of styles that are  significant in its development. In order to understand the importance  of improvisation and spontaneity in jazz, regular excursions to live  jazz concerts and jazz clubs will be taken.

31.271 History of Rock and Roll  3 credits
Open to all students, regardless of musical background. A study of  the musical styles, elements, cultural and social perspectives and  historical developments of rock music. Emphasis will be placed on  the improvement of listening skills and exposure to musical styles and  their time frames, contributions of key individuals, and historical  and sociological events that shaped the formation of rock and roll  music. Styles discussed will be blues, rhythm and blues, rockabilly,  rock 'n' roll, country and western and many of the different rock styles  of the 1960s. Students are required to write two short, formal research papers.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of baseline competency in writing.

31.303 History of Music I 3 credits
A study of the evolution of music in western European society from antiquity to the Baroque Era. Musical styles, forms, and genres are studied by reading textbooks, resource materials and journals, classroom discussion, listening to musical examples in and out of class while following the correlating music scores, and various  writing projects.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

31.304 History of Music II 3 credits
A study of the evolution of music in western European society from  the Baroque Era to the current day. Music styles, forms, and genres  are studied by reading textbooks, resource materials, and journals, classroom discussion, listening to musical examples in and out  of class while following the correlating music scores, and various  writing projects.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

31.311 World Music 3 credits
An exploration of traditional music from significant non-western cultures of the contemporary world, among them Africa, India and Indonesia. The historical, cultural and performance contexts will be surveyed through listening and reading, watching and writing.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

31.313A Methods of Teaching Music in Elementary Schools 3 credits
Designed to provide knowledge of psychology, theory and practice of music education in the elementary schools. Emphasis is placed  upon the nature, organization and maintenance of the elementary music program.
Prerequisite: Major in music.

31.399 Special Topics 1-3 credits
A selected area of study in music. The topic is announced in the appropriate semester's course schedule.
Prerequisite: Generally, sophomore standing or permission of  instructor. Offered as needed.

Applied Music 1-2 credits
Individual and/or group instruction in the form of a one-half hour or an hour lesson a week. 100-400 level in the following applied areas: voice, piano, organ, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, euphonium, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, percussion, strings, guitar.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

31.408A Methods of Teaching Vocal/Choral Music  3 credits
Designed to provide knowledge of psychology, theory and practice of music education in the public schools. Emphasis is placed upon the nature, organization and maintenance of the  vocal/choral programs.
Prerequisite: Major in music education.

31.409A Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music 3 credits
Designed to provide knowledge of psychology, theory and practice of music education in the public schools. Emphasis is placed upon the nature, organization and maintenance of the instrumental programs.
Prerequisite: 31.201 Conducting and a major in music education.

31.479 Special Projects 1-3 credits
Designed to provide music students the opportunity to do work in a specialized area of music under the supervision of departmental faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

31.489 Readings in Music 1-3 credits
Special study under the supervision of the instructor in areas such  as; piano pedagogy, vocal literature and diction, music history and literature.
Prerequisite: Major in music, junior standing, and permission of instructor.

Ensembles 0 -.5 credits

31.480 Chamber Music
Chamber Music ensembles give two or more students the opportunity  to perform varied chamber music literature with faculty coaching.

31.491 Santa Lucia
An unauditioned women's choral ensemble that  sings a cappella, in Danish and English. Their  pinnacle performance is the Scandinavian Santa Lucia Ceremony during the Christmas season, on-campus at Sights and Sounds of  Christmas, and at various regional Christmas festivals.

31.493 Dana College Concert Band
The Dana College Concert Band is the principal instrumental  ensemble of Dana College. The Concert Band presents concerts both on and off-campus including regular tours to various parts of the country.

31.494 Dana College VOICES
VOICES is an unauditioned choral ensemble open to all Dana  College students as well as Dana faculty and staff and Blair community members. The ensemble explores American music of all types as well as the music of other cultures, both Western and non-Western,  through performance and multicultural events on campus.

31.495 Dana College Chorale
Dana College Chorale is an auditioned mixed ensemble that  explores quality choral literature while specializing in sacred choral  music. The ensemble performs extensively and has toured in Europe, the Orient and throughout North America. A two semester commitment is required.

31.497 Dana College Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble is a performing ensemble designed to study a  wide variety of jazz styles including swing, progressive, modern and rock.