Music Courses
CHURCH MUSIC LEADERSHIP COURSES
CHM 210 (2) Music in Worship—A brief examination of the history and philosophy of church music in its relation to fixed and free forms of Christian worship. Includes study of both Western and non-Western indigenous practices. Open to all students without prerequisites.
CHM 312 (2) Church Music Administration—A philosophical and practical study of methods and materials used in the administration and leadership of congregational, choral and instrumental music in the church. Open to all students without prerequisites.
CHM 435 (1) Internship—An internship under the guidance of experienced and qualified church musicians in an approved church music program. It is designed for the student to acquire the practical experience vital to understanding a comprehensive ministry of church music. The internship may also be completed internationally, with the expectation that the student will assume full financial responsibility. Contract.
CHM 472 (2) Songs of the Church—An introduction to the historical and analytical study and utilization of songs intended for Christian worship. The content begins with Biblical songs and progresses to the current time. Open to all students without prerequisites.
CONDUCTING COURSES
CON 311 (2) Conducting I—Study of the fundamentals of conducting. Prerequisite: MTH 112
CON 312 (2) Conducting II—Course will include conducting skills with baton and the study of orchestral and band scores. Score reading, score study, aural skill development, interpretation, style and rehearsal techniques are all part of the study. Members of the class serve as the laboratory ensemble. Prerequisite: CON 311.
ENSEMBLES
ENS 101 (.5–1) Collegium Musicum—General name under which all of the instrumental chamber groups function. Combinations vary each semester. By audition and as openings occur. Ensembles may be combined. Minimum of one-hour weekly rehearsals.
ENS 111 (.5-1) Women's Choir—Open to all women students, staff, and faculty by audition. In addition to local concerts, this ensemble will tour periodically. Fee.
ENS 131 (.5-1) Men's Glee Club—Open to all male students without audition. In addition to local concerts, this ensemble will tour periodically. Fee.
ENS 141 (.5-1) Concert Band—Open to all qualified students by audition. In addition to local concerts, this ensemble will tour periodically.
ENS 151 (.5-1) Orchestra—Open to all qualified students by audition. The heart of the group is the string section. Woodwind, brass, percussion, and keyboard players are added on a per/composition basis. The literature studied and performed is from the classical tradition, baroque to the present. Fee.
ENS 161 (.5-1) Chorale--The Asbury Chorale is an SATB ensemble open to all students by audition. Repertoire consists of challenging choral literature from various style periods. The Chorale supplements its on-campus performance schedule with occasional off-campus events and tours. Fee.
ENS 171 (.5-1) Handbell Choir—Open to all students by audition. In addition to local concerts, this ensemble tours periodically. Fee.
ENS 191 (.5-1) Jazz Ensemble—Open to all qualified students through audition. In addition to local concerts, this ensemble will tour periodically.
MUSIC EDUCATION COURSES
MED 241 (2) Brass Methods—Class instruction in the techniques of playing and teaching brass instruments. Various materials and diagnostic measures are studied.
MED 242 (2) Strings Methods—Class instruction in the techniques of playing and teaching string instruments. Various materials and diagnostic measures are studied.
MED 243 (2) Percussion Methods—Class instruction in the techniques of playing and teaching percussion instruments. Various materials and diagnostic measures are studied.
MED 244 (2) Woodwind Methods—Class instruction in the techniques of playing and teaching woodwind instruments. Various materials and diagnostic measures are studied.
MED 302 (3) Introduction to Elementary Music Teaching— Introduction to music education pedagogy with overview of general methods and materials for teaching music in the elementary grades, including Orff methodology. Includes lab teaching experiences with home-schooled students.
MED 303 (3) Training Children’s Voices, P-5—Introduction to training children’s voices and to incorporating Kodaly methodologies in both church and school vocal music programs. Includes practical experience with home-schooled students.
MED 304 (2) Choral Music Pedagogy—Introduction to working with church and school choral programs for adolescent through adult singers.
MED 305 (1) Secondary General Music—Introduction to teaching secondary general music classes, including keyboard labs, guitar classes, humanities classes, world music, etc. (aligns with National Standards for Music Education and with Kentucky Core Content guidelines)
MED 363 (2) High School Instrumental Methods—Prepares the future instrumental music educator to teach band and/or orchestra in the secondary schools. Students will develop skills in appropriate teaching techniques and strategies, create a file of appropriate materials, and develop a personal philosophy of music education. Students will also acquire the skills needed to administer a successful instrumental music program. Prerequisites: MED 241, 242, 243, 244 or permission of the instructor.
MED 364 (2) Marching Band Methods—Designed to prepare the instrumental music education major to organize and administer a marching band program in the secondary schools. The student will learn computer assisted charting techniques for marching drill design, participate in a planned field experience, and develop teaching skills through peer teaching. Students will explore the role of the marching band in the schools through a study of its history and the various philosophical positions related to the marching band.
MED 365 (2) Elementary/Middle School Instrumental Methods—Student will develop techniques, strategies, and materials unique to the elementary and middle school instrumental music program. This course will introduce a systematic recruitment and retention program for the beginning instrumental music program, will develop skills in diagnosing and prescribing solutions for performance problems on the various band and orchestra instruments, and will examine the administrative skills needed for the program. Prerequisites: MED 241,242 243, 244 or permission of the instructor.
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE COURSES
MHL 251 (3) History and Literature of Music I—Early Christian, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods (ca. 33--1750). A study of the music of these periods through reading, listening, performance practice seminar, and score analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 111 and 112 or consent of instructor.
MHL 252 (3) History and Literature of Music II—A continuation of MHL 251; study of music from ca. 1750 to the present (Classical, Romantic, and Modern). Prerequisite: MTH 111 and 112 or consent of the instructor.
MHL 351 (2) Chamber Music—An intensive survey of solo and chamber literature, with particular attention given to the solo song, solo sonata and the string quartet. Students are encouraged to research and study the solo/chamber literature for their particular instrument.
MHL 352 (2) Symphonic Literature—An intensive survey of the symphonic repertoire from the late-18th century until the present. Both orchestral and wind repertoires are studied.
MHL 353 (2) Choral Masterworks—Intensive survey of choral masterworks from the Renaissance to the present, with particular emphasis on the works of J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, and Johannes Brahms.
MHL 354 (2) Music since 1900—In-depth study of the music of the 20th and early 21st centuries with particular emphasis on the music of the post-World War II era, 1945-to present.
MHL 355 (2) World Music Survey—Intensive survey of a number of musical soundscapes of non-Western origin, and the cultural contexts out of which they arise, with particular emphasis given to the discipline of ethnomusicology and its attendant approaches to the study of individual soundscapes. May not also hold credit for MHL 281.
MHL 356 (2) Opera and Musical Theater—A concentrated study of representative operas and musicals from the late 18th century to the contemporary Broadway stage.
MHL 391 (3) Independent Study—An introduction to the discipline of historical musicology and the techniques related to historical research in music. During this independent study the student will complete a major research and data- gathering project that will provide the basis for the student's Senior Project, MHL 475. Prerequisite: Completion of MHL 251, 252, and at least one of the MHL 351-356 sequence of genre courses. Contract.
MHL 393 (1-3) Seminar— Study of various issues in the field of music history and literature. (on occasion)
MHL 475 (2) Senior Seminar—Independent study during which the student will complete a major written report on a topic researched during MHL 391. Results of the paper will be shared in the student’s Senior Lecture Recital, RCT 481. Prerequisite: MHL 391.
MUSIC THEORY COURSES
MTH 100 (2) Fundamentals of Music—Designed to increase proficiency in music fundamentals such as rhythm, scales, modes, intervals, triads. Suggested for non-majors or music majors or minors with Theory Placement Exam scores of less than 70%. A mastery of these basic fundamentals is essential for any further work in the music major or minor. Does not count toward graduation hours for a music major or minor (offered on occasion).
MTH 111 (2) Musicianship: Written Theory I—Basic theory sequence begins with a study of rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, and cadences, followed by principles of harmony, embellishing tones, and 18th-century part-writing techniques. Original compositions in a simple, four-voice texture are written. Prerequisite: Theory Placement Exam.
MTH 112 (2) Musicianship: Written Theory II—This course is a continuation of Basic Musicianship I, and introduces melodic form, large-scale melodic relationships, and simple two and three-part forms. Further exploration of harmony centers on diatonic seventh chords and chords of secondary function, and includes elementary modulation. Original compositions in two or three-part forms are written. Prerequisite: MTH 111.
MTH 121 (1.5) Musicianship: Sight Singing / Aural Training I—Sight singing / aural training sequence begins with a study of rhythm, scales, modes, intervals, triads and corrective listening as well as large-scale analytical listening. Emphasis is on experiential tasks and the skill of aural imaging; in addition to class meeting, students attend a weekly sight-singing lesson and complete a taped transcription assignment. Class meets twice weekly, and is taken concurrently with MTH 111. Prerequisite: Theory Placement Exam.
MTH 122 (1.5) Musicianship: Sight Singing / Aural Training II—Sight singing / aural training sequence continues the study of rhythm, scales, modes, intervals, triads, and corrective listening as well as large-scale analytical listening. Aural training expands to include seventh chords. Emphasis is on experiential tasks and the skill of aural imaging; in addition to class meetings, students attend a weekly sight singing lesson and complete a taped transcription assignment. Class meets twice weekly, and is taken concurrently with MTH 112. Prerequisite: MTH 121.
MTH 231 (4) Advanced Musicianship I—An integration of the aspects of written theory, sight singing, and aural training. This course explores 18th-century contrapuntal forms, followed by Classical forms such as sonata-allegro and rondo. Harmonic vocabulary expands to include altered pre-dominants, followed by early 19th-century harmonic developments. Sight singing curriculum include melodies with modulations/altered tones, as well as rhythms with varying meters, syncopations, and unusual subdivisions. Emphasis on developing a facility with bass lines and harmonic progressions, including chords of secondary function as well as altered pre-dominants. Corrective listening, as well as large-scale analytical listening, further heightens aural abilities. Prerequisite: MTH 111, 112, 121, 122.
MTH 232 (4) Advanced Musicianship II—An integration of the aspects of written theory, sight singing, and aural training. This course is a continuation of Advanced Musicianship I, and introduces linear chromaticism in 19th-century piano forms as well as late 19th-century harmonic developments, including higher-order tertian sonorities. Examines 20th-century harmony, rhythm, and compositional techniques, and includes early 20th-century tonal music, set theory, serial procedures, and recent musical developments. Training in sight singing and aural training expands to include 20th-century concepts in rhythm, melody, and harmony. Emphasis on developing a facility with bass lines and harmonic progressions, including chords of secondary function, as well as altered pre-dominants. Corrective listening, as well as large-scale analytical listening further heightens aural abilities. Prerequisite: MTH 231.
MTH 293 (2) Introduction to Composition and Arranging—An exploration of the basic principles of composition and arranging in preparation for MTH 393. Prerequisite: B+ average in MTH 111, 112, 231 and approval of the instructor.
MTH 311 (2) Form and Analysis—A study of basic formal principles of music by means of thorough analyses of representative pieces. Students develop analytical skills, both visual and aural, so that they might begin to interpret and perform music intelligently. Prerequisite: MTH 232.
MTH 322 (2) Counterpoint—An advanced exploration of the contrapuntal forms and techniques of the 18th century by means of in-depth analysis of representative pieces; includes polyphonic composition in two, three, and four-part counterpoint (offered on occasion).
MTH 331 (1) Orchestration—A study of the characteristics of band and orchestral instruments, with assignments in scoring for various instrumental combinations, full band/orchestral score and smaller ensembles. Prerequisite: MTH 232. (Students in the composition/arranging emphasis must take MTH 332 in place of MTH 331).
MTH 332 (2) Advanced Orchestration—An advanced study of the characteristics of band and orchestral instruments, with assignments in scoring for various instrumental combinations, full band/orchestra score and smaller ensembles. Prerequisite: a B+ average in MTH 232.
MTH 393 (1-3) Composition Seminar—Students work in a private lesson setting in the area of original composition and arranging, leading to the development of a repertoire suitable for presentation at their Senior Recital (RCT 481). Prerequisite: MTH 293. May be repeated to a maximum of 7 hours.
MUSIC COURSES
FA 100 (3) Music and Art Appreciation—Designed for the liberal-arts student. Presents a rudimentary knowledge of the elements and principles used in music and art. Provides a philosophical basis for understanding the arts with considerable time spent viewing art and listening to music. Fee.
MUS 100 (3) Understanding Music—Designed for the liberal arts student as an introduction to the art of music, in which refined listening skills, knowledge of the basic parameters of music, and informed aesthetic judgment lead to perceptive understanding of a wide range of historical, cultural and contemporary musical styles.
MUS 110 (1) Music Reading For Singers—Basic sight-singing for non-majors (how to sound-out and sing the melodies and rhythms of various vocal parts without using an instrument).
MUS 150 (1) Music Technology I—An introduction to the use of software and technology commonly utilized by music majors and minors. Students learn fundamental skills in use of music notation software as well as basic recording and sound reinforcement technology. Required of all music majors and minors (unless proficiency is demonstrated in covered technologies), but open to all students. Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Basic music notation reading skills.
MUS 151 (2) Music Technology II— Further examines the use of software and technology commonly used in contemporary music. Students gain further skills in the use of music notation software and skills in sequencing, loops, and keyboards. Prerequisites: MTH 111, MTH 121, MUS 150.
MUS 200 (3) Piano Technology—Open to all students, preference is given to music majors and minors. This course not only teaches piano tuning, servicing, and repair but also the history and the development of the piano, the making of a Steinway grand piano and the servicing of electric pianos and harpsichords. Some attention is given to the theory and acoustics of stringed instruments. Fee. (on occasion)
MUS 391 (1-3) Independent Study—Available to students at the junior level or higher. Requires the completion of a contract, signed by the student, instructor, and department chair. Contract.
MUS 393 (1-3) Seminar—Study of various issues in the field of music.
PERFORMANCE COURSES
INS 100 (1) Class Guitar—Class lessons for the beginning student in folk guitar.
PNO 100 (1) Beginning Piano for Pleasure—Class designed for non-major, adult beginners at the piano. By playing a variety of attractive styles, students develop technical skills while learning basic fundamentals of music notation, rhythm, improvisation. Class meets once weekly. Students may proceed to private piano lessons after successful completion of the course.
Piano, Functional-All Majors
1. Non-keyboard music majors must enroll in Functional Piano (151, 152, 251) concurrently with the Freshman and Sophomore Music Theory courses; this enrollment in Functional Piano must continue without interruption until all required courses have been passed.
2. Keyboard music majors are required to take: PNO 161, 162, 261, 262. (Church music keyboard majors take PNO 130 instead of PNO 261).
3. No student will be permitted either to register for student teaching or to request a senior recital hearing until he/she passes all Functional Piano requirements.
PNO 130 (1) Piano Service Playing—Designed to allow the student to develop piano skills for leadership in the church. Skills developed will include improvising congregational accompaniments in various styles, preparing piano solos appropriate for the church service, and accompanying. The student must be able to play the piano on an intermediate level and read four-part music in order to be successful in the class.
PNO 151 (1) Beginning Functional Piano—Designed for non-keyboard music majors/minors who are beginners at the piano. Students learn to read piano music, developing two-hand coordination by playing two- and three-part studies. Other emphases include sight-reading melodies, harmonizing melodies using primary chords, transposing, and improvising. Class meets twice weekly. PNO 151 taken concurrently with MTH 111. Credit/No Credit.
PNO 152 (1) Elementary Functional Piano—Designed for non-keyboard music majors/minors. Students play more challenging repertoire in two/three parts and several major and minor scales. Other emphases include sight-reading parts of ensembles and simple two-part piano pieces; reading two-part vocal scores; harmonizing with primary, secondary, and secondary dominant chords; transposing simple pieces; and improvising with set patterns. Class meets twice weekly. PNO 152 taken concurrently with MTH 112. Prerequisite: PNO 151. Credit/No Credit.
PNO 251 (1) Intermediate Functional Piano—Designed for non-keyboard music majors. The Piano Proficiency is administered during the course. Review of skills learned in PNO 152. Other emphases include playing accompaniments of vocal and instrumental pieces; preparing three-part vocal and two-part instrumental scores; sight-reading parts from choral/instrumental scores; harmonizing tunes played by ear; playing pieces in four parts. Class meets twice weekly. PNO 251 taken concurrently with MTH 231. Prerequisite: PNO 152. Credit/No Credit.
PNO 161 (1) Advanced Functional Piano I—Designed for keyboard music majors/minors. Skills include music-reading; vocal score-reading of two-four parts; instrumental score-reading involving music for strings, woodwinds, and brass; and basic adapting of hymns in congregational styles. Credit/No Credit.
PNO 162 (1) Advanced Functional Piano II—Designed for keyboard music majors/minors. Skills include transposing pieces and patterns of accompaniment; transposing chord progressions involving primary chords, secondary chords, secondary dominants, fully-diminished seventh chords, and modulation; harmonizing and by-ear playing using appropriate styles of accompaniment. Prerequisite: PNO 161. Credit/No Credit.
PNO 261, 262 (0.5 each) Piano Accompanying I, II—Designed for piano majors, except for those whose emphasis is Church Music. Students develop their skills in piano accompanying by accompanying a one half-hour vocal lesson per week during two semesters. Furthermore, students will participate in three monthly coaching sessions per semester.
Vocal Courses
VOC 100 (1) Voice Fundamentals for Singers—Vocal fundamentals for singers, required for all students who wish to then take private voice lessons for college credit. Emphasis on understanding the vocal instrument and the vocabulary of vocal study, as well as the process of developing singing skill through regular practice of both vocal training exercises and vocal literature in the classic tradition. Maximum class size will be 12 students, with music majors and minors receiving preference, though non-majors are welcome. Fee.
VOC 104 (2) Voice for Theatre and Worship—Vocal fundamentals for those students with an interest in learning how to use the singing voice in non-classical genres. Primary topics would include (1) healthy singing and speaking for drama/musical theatre, (2) singing with the use of a microphone, (3) healthy singing in contemporary styles (Broadway, Pop, and other contemporary styles), (4) understanding of appropriate syles for various venues and how they compare, (5) basic concepts of breath, phonation, resonance, articulation, and communication. Fee.
VOC 105 (1) Diction for Singers I—Students learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet in English, Italian and Latin. Recommended for all students preparing classical music in private voice lessons.
VOC 106 (1) Diction for Singers II—This course is a continuation of VOC 105, using the International Phonetic Alphabet for training singers who perform German and French songs. Prerequisite: VOC 105 or the equivalent.
[VOC 200-level Proficiency (0)—For those degree programs with this requirement, it must be successfully completed by the end of the sophomore year or the student must enroll in the following sequence of courses until the proficiency is completed: VOC 100 plus three semesters of VOC 101 or VOC 102. Students may fultill the VOC 200-level proficiency by (1) completion of VOC 100 plus an additional three semesters of private voice lessons, or (2) by jury examination, so the examination may be attempted in any semester. The form indicating the criteria for this proficiency exam is found on the Music Department website under the section entitled, “Forms for Current Students”.]
VOC 300 (1-2) Opera Workshop—Training with chamber operas, light operas or operettas, and/or with opera scenes. Students accept responsibilities for learning a role or roles, assisting with aspects of technical execution, and/or performing the opera or scenes assigned. Credit is available both fall or spring term for annual productions, but two credits may only be granted for those who successfully audition for major roles. By audition only. Credit/No credit.
VOC 301 (1-2) Musical Theatre Ensemble—An auditioned ensemble of approximately 10-12 students who will prepare solo items as well as ensembles scenes from the Musical Theatre Repertory. Students study vocal technique, acting, movement, diction, stage persona, etc., in preparing/presenting a “gala” or “showcase”-type performance. By audition only. Credit/No credit.
PERFORMANCE METHODS COURSES
INS 461, 462 (1 each) Instrumental Pedagogy—Designed for performance emphasis students but not restricted to them. Open to students preparing to teach brass, woodwind, string, or percussion instruments. Emphasis is given to a survey of pedagogical procedures and materials. Practical experience is gained through supervised teaching (offered on occasion).
ORG 461, 462 (1 each) Organ Pedagogy and Literature—Introducing point of view, techniques, and some approaches used in teaching of organ literature and materials. Problems of pedagogy, analysis, and performance, as well as important segments of organ repertoire will be studied, extending from the Baroque period through contemporary literature (offered on occasion).
PNO 361, 362 (1 each) Piano Pedagogy—Designed for piano majors and other students preparing to teach piano. Emphasis is placed upon business aspects of maintaining a studio; survey/evaluation of methods, materials, and techniques for teaching young pianists; observation of piano teachers; supervised piano teaching. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor (offered on occasion).
VOC 461, 462 (1 each) Vocal Pedagogy I and II—Vocal Pedagogy I and II comprise a 2-semester course sequence that meets for one session per week each semester. The first semester is designed with a resource-and-information-gathering focus in the areas of vocal physiology, resources, and literature. The second semester focuses primarily on student teaching, with each student engaging in private voice teaching as well as observation of professional private instruction. Students gather and compile information through observation, evaluation, experience, resource-gathering, and class discussion and interaction.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private music lessons are available on piano, organ, voice, handbells, all orchestral and band instruments, and guitar. A private lesson fee per credit is charged in addition to tuition credit. Students for whom placement is not finalized should register for private lessons using INS 999, ORG 999, or PNO 999.
Instrumental and Keyboard Lessons
INS, ORG, PNO 201 (1-2) Private Lessons for Non-Majors—For all non-majors studying private keyboard, wind, string or percussion instruments. Students registering for 1 credit hour receive a one-half-hour lesson weekly. Students registering for 2 credit hours receive a one-hour lesson weekly. Students are encouraged to also enroll in an approved ensemble. Prerequisite: PNO 100 or permission by audition with Coordinator of Keyboard Studies. Fee.
INS, ORG, PNO 211 (1-2) Private Lessons for Underclassmen Music Majors and all Music Minors—Underclassmen music majors and music minors enroll for 4 semesters of private instruction at the 211 level. Students registering for 1 credit hour receive a one-half-hour lesson weekly. Students registering for 2 credit hours receive a one-hour lesson weekly. Students selecting a performance emphasis are required to register for 2 credit hours per term Prerequisite: Acceptance into the music major or music minor by audition as described in the Music Student Handbook. Fee.
INS, ORG, PNO 411 (1-2) Advanced Private Lessons for Upperclassmen Music Majors—Upperclassmen music majors in the B.A. degree program must complete 4 semesters of instruction at the 411 level. Those electing the Performance Emphasis are required to enroll for 2 credit hours per term. Students whose emphasis is Composition or Music History are only required two semesters of private lessons at the 411 level—with a demonstration of major instrument proficiency as outlined in the recital guidelines published by the Music Department (available at this website:
www.asbury.edu/academics/departments/music/music-home/current-student-forms).Upperclassmen music education majors in the B.S. degree program must complete at least 3 semesters of instruction at the 411 level. Prerequisite: Upperclassman Proficiency Exam passed, as described in the Music Student Handbook. Fee.
Vocal Lessons
Vocal faculty in the Asbury University Music Department approach the training of the singing voice primarily through repertoire and methodology associated with classical vocal study. Though students may bring in items of vocal literature for consideration by their voice teacher, the standard content, repertoire and methodology for voice lessons is determined by the teacher within the guidelines described for the various vocal lesson tracks. In the first semester of vocal study, at the discretion of the teacher, students may be given an optional assignment in place of the performance requirement, allowing a longer period to develop vocal technique in preparation for singing before an audience. Students with Opera or Musical Theatre roles may, if approved by and channeled through the private instructor, make prior request for evaluations during these performances, enabling them to fulfill part or all of the performance requirements for the semester. All voice lesson courses may be repeated. NOTE: Any auditions required for the following courses must occur before the first day of classes. The Music Department uses many part-time instructors who need to be hired in advance of the start of the semester. Information regarding auditions may be found on the Music Department’s web pages at this site: www.asbury.edu/academics/departments/music/auditions-scholarships
VOC 101 (1) Voice Lessons/Non-majors - ½ hour elective voice lesson for students who are neither voice majors or minors – no accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is three hours weekly; musical literature requirement, beginning with the second semester, is a minium of three memorized songs; performance requirement, beginning with the second semester, is a studio performance or jury exam, at the teacher’s discretion. Prerequisite: VOC 100 or VOC 104; May be repeated. Fee.
VOC 102 (2) Voice Lessons/Non-majors – 1 hour elective voice lesson for students who are neither voice majors or minors – no accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is four-and-one-half hours weekly; musical literature requirement, beginning with the second semester of elective study, is a minimum of four memorized songs; performance requirement, beginning with the second semester, is a studio performace or jury exam, at the teacher’s discretion. Prerequisite: VOC 100 or VOC 104; May be repeated. Double lesson fee.
VOC 111 (1) Voice Lessons for THA – ½ hour voice lesson designed for Theatre & Cinema Performance majors who are fulfilling requirements for the Musical Theatre Emphasis, but open to non-majors – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is three hours weekly; musical literature requirement, beginning with the second semester of elective study is a minimum of three memorized songs; performance requirement, beginning with the second semester, is a studio performance or jury exam, at the teacher’s discretion. Prerequisite: VOC 100 or VOC 104. May be repeated. Lesson fee and accompanist fee.
VOC 112 (2) Voice Lessons for THA – 1 hour voice lesson designed for Theatre & Cinema Peformance majors who are fulfilling requirements for the Musical Theatre Emphasis, but open to non-majors – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is four-and-one-half hours weekly; musical literature requirement, beginning with the second semester of elective study, is a minimum of four memorized songs; performance requirement, beginning with the second semester, is a studio performance or jury exam, at the teacher’s discretion. Prerequisite: VOC 100 or VOC 104. May be repeated. Double lesson fee and single accompanist fee.
VOC 201 (1) Voice Lessons/Non-majors – ½ hour elective voice lesson for non-music majors who have been pre-approved to perform a public, elective recital (RCT 280) – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is four hours weekly; musical literature requirement is linked to the literature requirements specified for RCT 280; performance requirement is a jury exam (if not the semester of the recital) or RCT 280. Lesson fee and accompanist fee.
VOC 202 (2) Voice Lessons/Non-majors – 1 hour elective voice lesson for non-music majors who have been pre-approved to perform a public, elective recital (RCT 280) – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is five hours weekly; musical literature requirement is linked to the literature requirements specified for RCT 280; performance requirement is a jury exam (if not the semester of the recital) or RCT 280. Double lesson fee and single accompanist fee.
VOC 211 (1) Voice Lessons/Majors – ½ hour voice lesson for underclassmen vocal majors & all vocal minors – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is four hours weekly; musical literature requirement, beginning with the second semester, is four memorized songs; performance requirement is an end-of-semester jury exam (which may be ungraded for first semester students, at the teacher’s discretion) or RCT 280. Prerequisite: first semester students must either have completed or be simultaneously enrolled in VOC 100 and must have auditioned for the major or minor prior to the beginning of the semester. Lesson fee and accompanist fee.
VOC 212 (2) Voice Lessons/Majors – 1 hour voice lesson for underclassmen vocal majors & all vocal minors – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is five hours weekly; musical literature requirement, beginning with the second semester, is five memorized songs; performance requirement is an end-of-semester jury exam (which may be ungraded for first semester students, at the teacher’s discretion) or RCT 280. Prerequisite: first semester students must either have completed or be simultaneously enrolled in VOC 100 and must have auditioned for the major or minor prior to the beginning of the semester. Double lesson fee and single accompanist fee.
VOC 411 (1) Voice Lessons/Majors – ½ hour voice lesson for students whose primary instrument is voice but who do not choose a vocal performance emphasis – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is five hours weekly; musical literature requirement is five memorized songs; performance requirement is an end-of-semester jury exam or completion of appropriate RCT course requirements. Prerequisite: successful completion of Vocal Advancement, for which forms are available in the “Current Student Forms” section of the Music Department’s website. Lesson fee and accompanist fee.
VOC 412 (2) Voice Lessons/Majors – 1 hour voice lesson for students whose primary instrumenet is voice but who do not choose a vocal performance emphasis – ½ hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is six hours weekly; musical literature requirement is six memorized songs; performance requirement is an end-of-semester jury exam or completion of appropriate RCT course requirements. Prerequisite: successful completion of Vocal Advancement, for which forms are available in the “Current Student Forms” section of the Music Department’s website. Double lesson fee and single accompanist fee.
VOC 422 (2) Voice Lessons/Majors – 1 hour voice lesson for
upperclassmen with a vocal performance emphasis – 1 hour accompanist provided. Practice hour requirement is six hours weekly; musical literature requirement is six memorized songs; performance requirement is an end-of-semester jury exam or completion of appropriate RCT course requirements. Prerequisites: (1) successful completion of Vocal Advancement Exam, and (2) approval of the music faculty for the Performance Emphasis. Forms for each of these prerequisites are available in the “Current Student Forms” section of the Music Department’s website. Double lesson fee and double accompanist fee.
RECITALS
Recital Requirement: All music majors must present a recital of high caliber in accordance with music department standards. These standards are found on the Music Department’s website (www.asbury.edu/academics/departments/music/music-home/current-student-forms) in a detailed document of recital guidelines.
RCT 041 (0) Recital Attendance—Required of music majors/minors. Music majors: 8 consecutive semesters; Music Education majors: 7 semesters (student teaching semester is exempt); Music minors: 4 semesters. Credit/No Credit.
RCT 280 (1) Elective Music Recital— Non-required recital (requires approval of the music faculty). This recital consists of 22-24 minutes of music. Fee.
RCT 380 (1) Junior Recital—Required only of music majors with an emphasis in performance. This recital consists of 26-29 minutes of music.
RCT 480 (1) Senior Recital— Required only of music majors (B.A.) with an emphasis in Church Music Leadership or music majors (B.A.) without an emphasis. This recital consists of 26-29 minutes of music.
RCT 481 (.5) Senior Recital – Required only of music majors with an emphasis in Composition/Arranging or in Music History. This recital consists of 10 minutes of music performed with the student’s major instrument.
RCT 482 (.5) Senior Recital – Required only of music majors with an emphasis in Composition/Arranging or in Music History. This recital consists of a 20-minute Music History/Literature Lecture (for students with an emphasis in Music History) or 16-20 minutes of music composed or arranged by those students whose emphasis is Composition and Arranging.
RCT 483 (.5 or 1 cr. with approval) Senior Recital—Required only of music education majors. This recital consists of 14-15 minutes of music for .5 credit or 26-29 minutes of music for a 1 credit recital, which requires music department approval.
RCT 484 (1) Senior Recital—Required of students completing the emphasis in Music Performance. This recital consists of 50-55 minutes of music performed with the student’s major instrument.
RCT 485 (1) Senior Voice Recital—Required of vocal students with a vocal performance emphasis, which consists of 50-55 minutes of music, will also require an extended research project on composers and operas/oratorios studied, as well as character studies (“singer as actor”), and detailed text studies resulting in a more extensive printed recital program including program notes as well as translations for songs in foreign languages.
Bulletin 2011-2012 Revised 8/26/2011
