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MUL 212 - Aural Skills II (1)
Emphases on sight singing, tonal awareness and aural development. Content parallels theory class. Each course is prerequisite for next level and is required with corresponding theory level.
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MUL 311 - Aural Skills III (1)
Emphases on sight singing, tonal awareness and aural development. Content parallels theory class. Each course is prerequisite for next level and is required with corresponding theory level.
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MUS 010 - Musicianship (0)
Weekly time set aside for students to develop individual musicianship skills through workshops and lectures. A recital laboratory performance venue open only to department majors, minors and faculty, providing opportunity for majors and minors to practice art of performance in nonpublic setting.
Prerequisite(s): Music major or minor.
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MUS 020 - Applied: Secondary Instrument (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in an instrument not usually available. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit. Offered as needed. Fees variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department
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MUS 030 - Applied: Composition (2)
Creating new music allows a musician to express their innermost artistic impulses, to explore and deepen their understanding of musical language, and to sing to the Lord a truly new song. In individual composition lessons, students focus intensively on their own music. Private lessons allow the student to work in-depth with their instructor to hone their skills, expand their ideas, explore new languages, and create music that effectively serves their expressive goals. Repeatable up to 6 credits. Lesson fee
Prerequisite(s): Music major, MUL 211 MUL 212 MUL 311 MUS 211 MUS 212 MUS 218 MUS 219 MUS 311
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MUS 040 - Piano Proficiency Level A (1)
A beginning level keyboard skills class for music majors. Emphasizes basic piano techniques, simple sight-reading, elementary repertoire, harmonization, and transposition. Offered: Fall. Lesson fee.
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MUS 041 - Piano Proficiency Level B (1)
An elementary-level, but not beginning-level, keyboard skills class for music majors. Expands upon basic piano techniques, sight-reading, later elementary repertoire, and a continuation of the functional theory-related keyboard skills taught in MUS 040. Offered: Spring. Lesson fee.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 040 or placement test.
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MUS 042 - Piano Proficiency Level C (1)
A mid-level keyboard skills class for music majors. Includes intermediate sight-reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and basic piano ensemble experience. Lesson fee.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: MUS 041 or placement test.
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MUS 043 - Piano Proficiency Level D (1)
A moderately advanced course in functional keyboard skills for music majors. Focuses on further development of piano skills from previous Levels with the introduction of simple accompaniments, open score examples, and basic accompanying techniques. Lesson fee.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 042 or placement test.
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MUS 053 - Applied Music-Bassoon (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in bassoon. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit. Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only.
4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 057 - Applied Music-Clarinet (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in clarinet. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 061 - Applied Music-Double Bass (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in double bass. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 062 - Applied Music-Euphonium (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in euphonium. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 063 - Applied Music-Flute (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in flute. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 065 - Applied Music-French Horn (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in French horn. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 067 - Applied Music-Guitar (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in guitar. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 071 - Applied Music-Oboe (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in oboe. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 075 - Applied Music-Percussion (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in percussion. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 077 - Applied Music-Piano (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in piano. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 079 - Applied Music-Saxophone (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in saxophone. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 081 - Applied Music-Trombone (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in trombone. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 083 - Applied Music-Trumpet (Variable: 1-4)
:-) Private, weekly lessons in trumpet. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 085 - Applied Music-Tuba (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in tuba. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 089 - Applied Music-Violin (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in violin. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 090 - Vocal Diction I (1)
Studies principal concepts of singing diction in English, Latin, and Italian languages. Introduces and utilizes the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Required for voice majors. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Voice music major or minor.
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MUS 091 - Applied Music-Voice (Variable: 1-4)
Private, weekly lessons in voice. Study consists of building good technique, expression, musicianship and studying literature appropriate for the student’s level of proficiency, selected from various periods of music history. A minimum of 12 hours of weekly practice are required for a one-hour weekly lesson; six hours for a half hour. All students taking applied music lessons for credit are required to perform in a juried exam. Designated as repeatable for credit.
Non-music majors may only take 2 credit lessons. All other credit options are for music majors only. 4 credit=1 hour lesson, 3 credit=1 hour lesson, 2 credit=1/2 hour lesson, 1 credit=1/2 hour lesson. Fees: Variable. See Financial section.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Music Department for non-music majors. See Music Student Handbook.
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MUS 092 - Vocal Diction II (1)
Studies principal concepts of singing diction in German and French languages. Continues with proficient use of IPA, and assists in developing rudimentary language-translation skills. Required for voice majors. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 090 , voice music major or minor.
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MUS 093 - Woodwind Class (1)
Instrumental Class. Laboratory courses prepare students to teach instruments (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, guitar) in the public schools. Techniques of tone production, fingering and class procedure are learned through individual and ensemble playing experience under supervision. Group instrument course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Music education, music performance, or music bachelor of arts major.
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MUS 094 - Brass Class (1)
Instrumental Class. Laboratory courses prepare students to teach instruments (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, guitar) in the public schools. Techniques of tone production, fingering and class procedure are learned through individual and ensemble playing experience under supervision. Group instrument course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Music education, music performance, or music bachelor of arts major.
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MUS 095 - String Class (1)
Instrumental Class. Laboratory courses prepare students to teach instruments (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, guitar) in the public schools. Techniques of tone production, fingering and class procedure are learned through individual and ensemble playing experience under supervision. Group instrument course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Music education, music performance, or music bachelor of arts major.
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MUS 096 - Percussion Class (1)
Instrumental Class. Laboratory courses prepare students to teach instruments (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, guitar) in the public schools. Techniques of tone production, fingering and class procedure are learned through individual and ensemble playing experience under supervision. Group instrument course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Music education, music performance, or music bachelor of arts major.
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MUS 097 - Guitar Class (1)
Instrumental Class. Laboratory courses prepare students to teach instruments (woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, guitar) in the public schools. Techniques of tone production, fingering and class procedure are learned through individual and ensemble playing experience under supervision. Group instrument course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Music education, music performance, or music bachelor of arts major.
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MUS 098 - Voice Class (2)
Designed for beginning singer. Introduces structures and processes of voice mechanism, foundational principles of singing and voice production, and standard vocal teaching methods. Explores song literature. In-class performances required.
Fulfills voice requirement for music education nonvoice majors.
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MUS 111 - Foundational Music Reading Skills (2)
Explores fundamental elements of music reading at the introductory level. Includes pitch, clefs, transposition, rhythm, meter, intervals, scales, key identification, score reading, basic chord identification, and reading chord charts. Also connects note-reading with the keyboard.
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MUS 114 - Arts in Concert (2)
Arts in Concert, designed for students of all majors, explores masterworks that feature the integration of music and other creative disciplines. Course participation includes attending live performances throughout greater Boston of works studied. Course covers strategies for effective listening and collaborating, and explores issues related to race in the performing arts in the United States.
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MUS 117 - Introduction to Music Education (2)
Exploration of teaching profession in general and survey of foundations of music education, philosophy, history and methods. Observation and reflection on classroom interactions at appropriate grade levels. Field experience required.
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MUS 118 - Music Education Prepracticum (0)
Field-based course giving music education students practical experience planning, teaching and evaluating music lessons in general, vocal and instrumental music lab classroom settings. 2 semesters minimum. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 117 .
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MUS 211 - Music Theory I (3)
Introduces fundamental materials and forms of music. Includes diatonic harmony, secondary function, phrasing, figured bass realization, cadences, and part-writing.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 111 or validation, acceptance into music major or minor; permission of instructor for nonmajors.
Corequisite(s): MUL 212 .
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MUS 212 - Music Theory II (3)
Continues MUS 211 , including further study of secondary function, modulation, simple forms, sonata form, fugue, and tonal chromaticism.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 211
Corequisite(s): MUL 311
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MUS 218 - Composition I (2)
Students try their hand at musical expression through composing. Emphasis on inspiring the creative process and honing their craft. Study of repertoire leads to focused projects, workshopped in class. Culminates in a final concert of student works. Repeatable for credit. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 212 and permission of instructor.
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MUS 219 - Composition II (2)
Students continue to shape their creative impulses in writing music, while also learning about other musical languages and techniques. Study of repertoire leads to technical exercises and focused projects, workshopped in class. Culminates in a final concert of student works. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 311 , MUS 329 , and permission of instructor.
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MUS 226 - Music History and Literature I (4)
Examines music literature from antiquity through Baroque, historical background, development of musical forms and style, analysis of representative works.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 211 , MUL 211
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MUS 241 - Western Musical Masterworks (4)
Surveys great musical master-works, their composers, historical development, musical form and style; listening skills, music vocabulary, recognition of historical style traits.
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MUS 245 - World Music (2)
Survey of selected musical cultures of world from Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America and North and South America. Musical styles, cultural and social contexts examined.
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MUS 250 - College Choir (0 or 1)
Music Ensemble. Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of from three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required. Designated as repeatable for credit. See Music Student Handbook. Fee for ensemble attire.
Fulfills major ensemble requirement for music majors.
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MUS 251 - Symphonic Band (0 or 1)
Music Ensemble. Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of from three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required. Designated as repeatable for credit. See Music Student Handbook. Fee for ensemble attire.
Fulfills major ensemble requirement for music majors.
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MUS 252 - Men’s Choir (0 or 1)
Music Ensemble. Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of from three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required. Designated as repeatable for credit. See Music Student Handbook. Fee for ensemble attire.
Fulfills major ensemble requirement for music majors.
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MUS 253 - Gordon Symphony Orchestra (0 or 1)
Music Ensemble. Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of from three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required. Designated as repeatable for credit. See Music Student Handbook. Fee for ensemble attire.
Fulfills major ensemble requirement for music majors.
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MUS 254 - Women’s Choir (0 or 1)
Music Ensemble. Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of from three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required. Designated as repeatable for credit. See Music Student Handbook. Fee for ensemble attire.
Fulfills major ensemble requirement for music majors.
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MUS 257 - Jazz Ensemble (0 or 1)
Music Ensemble. Admission by audition. Representative music of each period of music history studied and performed. Minimum of from three to five hours rehearsal and participation in all public appearances required. Designated as repeatable for credit. See Music Student Handbook. Fee for ensemble attire.
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MUS 259 - Performance of Chamber Music (0 or 1)
Study and performance of chamber music. Minimum three hours of rehearsal or personal practice and one-hour weekly coaching with instructor. Participation in all public appearances required. Emphasis on the development of ensemble and communication skills, in-depth study of at least one piece of chamber repertoire with an assigned group. General familiarity with chamber music repertoire, and musical analysis through performance. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Music major or minor, or permission of instructor.
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MUS 270 - Opera Scenes Workshop (0 or 2)
Foundational principles of stage movement, theatre techniques, improvisation, ensemble work and role preparation for singers. Theatre games, exercises and staged performances of songs, arias and scenes from operetta, opera and Broadway musicals. This class culminates in a performance of opera scenes or a one-act opera. Repeatable for credit.
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MUS 275 - Musical Production (0, 1, 2, 4)
Offers experience participating in staged musical production of opera, operetta or Broadway musical in major role, comprimario role, chorus member or technical support position. Text assignments and completed written journal required. Credit is awarded based on the student’s role in the production, as determined by the artistic/music director. Designated as repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of instructor.
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MUS 311 - Music Theory III (4)
Continues MUS 212, including extended chromatic harmonies, nonfunctional harmonies, compositional practices in Impressionism, set-based theory, twelve-tone technique, and serialism.
The course has been updated due to curriculum changes. The course offered in the 2023-24 academic year follows the previous curriculum:
Continues MUS 212 , exploring extended chromatic harmony, Renaissance polyphony, and larger forms such as fugue, invention, rondo, sonata and variations. (3 credits)
Co-requisite MUL 311
Prerequisite(s): MUS 212 .
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MUS 315 - 20th-Century Techniques (4)
Fully integrates study of 20th-century compositional techniques with examination of composer perspectives and historical events of time. Combines discussion of style and aesthetic perspective with analysis of building blocks of 20th-century musical language as encountered in representative works of tonal, post-tonal, atonal and 12-tone construction. Use of form, systems of analysis such as set theory and 12-tone theory and exploration of other dimensions of music-making including orchestration, texture, meter, rhythm, sound color and technology.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 311 .
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MUS 318 - Conducting (4)
Studies beat patterns and fundamental baton techniques; laboratory experience in conducting literature of medium difficulty.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 311 , MUL 311 .
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MUS 319 - Advanced Conducting (2)
Studies baton techniques and further development of conducting skills and rehearsal techniques including areas of critical listening, score study and principles of interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 318 , MUS 327 or MUS 328 .
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MUS 326 - Music History and Literature II (4)
Explores music of the Classical and Romantic periods, historical background, development of musical forms and style; analyzes representative works.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 226
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MUS 327 - Choral Methods and Literature (4)
Explores selected repertoire and organization and administration of choral program; emphasizes choral tone, blend, balance and intonation.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 318 .
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MUS 328 - Instrumental Methods and Literature (4)
Explores purpose, aims and techniques of instrumental program; emphasizes rehearsal, repertoire and organization.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 318 .
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MUS 329 - Music History and Literature III (2)
Examines composers and historical perspectives of the late-Romantic era through the present. Includes discussion of musical style, aesthetic perception and cultural impact through representative works from the 20th - and 21st-centuries. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 326
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MUS 330 - Children’s Choirs: Methods and Practices (2)
Exploration of choral literature and techniques appropriate for child’s voice from early elementary to adolescence. Topics include pitch matching, the uncertain singer, choosing literature, developing sight-singing skills, and developing tone and musicality. Field experience required.
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MUS 333 - Pedagogical Practices: Vocal (4)
Analyzes applied teaching techniques and materials; vocal. (Alternate years.)
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MUS 334 - Pedagogical Practices: Instrumental (2)
Explores pedagogical practices in instrumental applied teaching as preparation for studio teaching. Includes research of historical treatises, modern methods, technical studies and repertoire for student’s major instrument, as well as practical application of this knowledge in the form of private teaching that is observed by the instructor.
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MUS 335 - Music Education I (PreK-5) (4)
Introduces methods and materials for teaching music to younger children; discussion, development and implementation of individual lessons for general music classes and curriculum planning. Field work.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 117 , MUS 311 ; MUL 311 ; PSY 245 .
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MUS 336 - Music Education II (6-12) (4)
Introduces methods and materials for teaching music to older children and adolescents; discussion, development and implementation of individual lessons and total curriculum; general music, music theory, music appreciation and performing classes. Fieldwork.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 335 .
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MUS 337 - Music in Worship (4)
Examines congregational, choral and instrumental use of music in worship from biblical times to present; explores philosophical and practical issues in liturgical and nonliturgical churches. (Alternate years.)
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MUS 346 - Instrumentation and Arranging (2)
Introduces arranging music for small ensembles and orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 311 , MUL 311 .
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MUS 371 - Selected Topics I (Variable)
Specialized coursework; focuses on area of interest to music major. Designated as repeatable if topic is different.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
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MUS 407 - Music Education Seminar (2)
Analyzes issues in music education, classroom management and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUS 415 .
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MUS 415 - Practicum (12)
Field placement in elementary, middle and/or high school. Supervision by College faculty, staff and cooperating teacher(s) in schools. Minimum of 15 weeks or 300 hours of full-time student teaching required. Students must be registered and finalized prior to starting teaching assignment.
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MUS 426 - International Internship: Teaching Music in Social Transformation (4)
Cross-cultural internship offered by the Gordon College Department of Music. This six-week internship in May-June gives qualified Gordon music majors the opportunity to teach music to middle school students in Romania and/or Ukraine by partnering with Music Camp International, an international non-profit children’s charity devoted to social transformation through music. Fees apply. See Global Education Office for details.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum GPA of 3.25, music major, and approved application through Global Education Office.
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MUS 442 - Song Literature (2)
An overview of solo vocal literature with an emphasis on German, French, English, and American art song. Alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): Voice major or minor and 2 semesters of applied voice lessons (MUS 091 )
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MUS 471 - Selected Topics II (Variable)
Specialized coursework; focuses on area of interest to music major. Designated as repeatable if topic is different.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
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MUS 491 - Senior Seminar I (2)
Required for B.A. (Music) and B.M. (Performance) seniors. Discussion related to career planning for musicians, assigned reading related to individual student projects and research interests, development of a proposal for the student’s final project (B.A. students) or writing of a final paper related to senior recital repertoire (B.M. performance students).
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MUS 492 - Senior Seminar II (2)
The Department of Music Senior Seminar (second semester) is required of any B.A. Music student. This semester will culminate in a senior project, which may include: a composition thesis and accompanying paper; a senior recital and accompanying paper; a historical or theoretical/analytical academic thesis.
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Non-Departmental |
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CCI 425 - Career and Connection Institute Internship (0)
Provides workplace experiential learning and professional development related to student’s major or minor. Must be prearranged and approved by Career and Connection Institute.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0; minimum of 12 credits completed in major or minor prior to internship
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Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science |
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NSM 202 - The Scientific Enterprise (4)
Explores characteristics of natural science and studies theories related to fundamental concepts, such as matter and energy, to help understand patterns and processes in nature. Stresses relevance of science to contemporary issues and a Christian worldview. Unique nature of this course requires matriculated students to take NSM202 at Gordon College. Activity fee.
Prerequisite(s): BCM 101 , either COR 107 or GHI 103 and sophomore standing; or permission of the course director.
Fulfills common core requirement.
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NSM 220 - Human Biology, Health and Disease (4)
Studies human body from the molecular intracellular level to structure and function of organ systems. Health and disease, metabolism and energy balance discussed. (Offered spring semester.) Lab fee.
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NSM 250 - Science and Faith in Conversation (3)
Explores topics of the Christian faith as they relate to the nature and process of science with topical examples. Modules include the nature of science and its relation to religious belief, care of creation, novel technologies, and creation origins. Fully on-line, some synchronous meetings.
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Gordon in Orvieto |
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ORV 101 - Italian Language Studies (2)
Introduces the Italian language with instruction emphasizing conversational participation in daily local life. Not required for students who have taken Italian.
Note: Does not fulfill core language requirement; not equivalent to ITL 101 Beginning Italian.
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ORV 270 - Disegno/Drawing at Orvieto (4)
Drawing-based course required during first month of semester, provides framework for program. Uses drawing to deepen students’ engagement with history and landscape of Italy, fusing cultural setting with community life. In-studio drawing sessions combined with on-site response to townscape and art-scape.
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ORV 310 - Oil Painting Studio at Orvieto (4)
An advanced studio in the method and materials of oil painting, with historical attention to the narrative tradition of Renaissance painting.
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ORV 312 - Tempera Painting Studio at Orvieto (4)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fascinating yet demanding techniques of traditional egg tempera painting on wooden panel (a dominant medium during the Medieval and Renaissance periods in Italy and Europe), learning how to prepare the panel, gesso it with a prepared glue and pigment, prepare colors from natural materials. An underlying goal is to learn to live one’s creativity together with prayer, the gospel and one’s personal sensitivity, learning to listen in order to discover God’s talent given to us; and to inhabit the long tradition of our predecessor-painters, learning through them, questioning their works, learning how to use their main pictorial tools and to give a form to what emerges from one’s self and one’s devotion to a biblical text or subject.
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ORV 315 - Printmaking Studio at Orvieto (4)
A printmaking studio with a primary focus on relief techniques. The architecture and landscape native to Orvieto will be the primary subject matter used to investigate both formal issues of color theory and larger themes of “memory” and “place.” The course will conclude with a printed portfolio that reflects the time learning in Orvieto.
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ORV 320 - Photography Studio at Orvieto (4)
Through immersion into the landscape and culture of Orvieto, students will explore the limits and possibilities of the photographic image, from visual description to visual poetry. Photography in Orvieto is a course designed to instruct students in camera function, image-processing in Adobe Lightroom, and in photographic composition. The history of photography will be woven into instruction, enriching an appreciation for photography’s influence on human experience. Students are expected to provide their own DSLR or mirrorless camera and a copy of Lightroom on their own laptop.
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ORV 322 - Text and Image (4)
Inspired by different topographical points within the city and from the surrounding countryside, we will explore narratives that emerge from a layered observation of Orvieto. Working in paint and drawing inspiration from both predella altarpiece paintings and contemporary installation practices, each student will create a multipart project that offers a personal vision through attentive observations of the city and local landscape.
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ORV 330 - Women, Religion and Reform (4)
The Renaissance and Reformation not only brought changes in art, science and belief, but prompted extraordinary writings by distinguished women in Italy. Women contributed literature, argument and devotional works. Religious institutions, particularly convents, fostered this work. Convents were set apart from the world but integral to the life of the community. In this period, Catholics opened new venues for women to teach and serve, while Protestants offered different paths for faith and learning. This course will examine texts and institutions from the period, situating them within the religious communities in Orvieto.
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ORV 340 - Selected Topics in Art and Spirituality (4)
The interface of the visual arts, Christian doctrine, spirituality, monasticism, and politics during the middle ages in the experience of lay Christians, clergy, and monastics in Italy. (Not offered every year.)
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ORV 342 - Introduction to Medieval Monasticism (4)
Examines one of the most influential modes of spiritual life and intellectual thought in Middle Ages. Examines the particular Italian contribution of Umbrian saints (such as Benedict, Francis and Clare of Assisi) within the larger tradition of Western monasticism. (Not offered every year.)
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ORV 345 - Paul’s Letter to the Romans in its First-century Context (4)
This course exploits the proximity of Rome for a study of Romans that focuses on the historical, cultural, social and architectural contexts faced by the early Church in the age of the Roman Empire.
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ORV 349 - Modern Art and Christian Spirituality (4)
Traces how the modern art movement shaped Western life and culture. While predominantly secular in its scope, modernism continued to exhibit a keen fascination with spirituality. Class compares and contrasts these views with a biblical understanding of Christian spirituality.
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ORV 350 - Poetry and Ekphrasis (4)
Explores relation between poetry and pictorial arts in classical Renaissance tradition of ekphrasis (poetry about art or visual art based on poems). Students both study tradition and practice craft of ekphrasis.
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ORV 355 - Renaissance Narrative (4)
Compares how stories were told in literature and visual art of medieval-Renaissance Europe. Focuses on famous fresco cycles of Renaissance Italy as visual interpretations of influential written narratives in European Christian culture.
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ORV 360 - Dante’s Divine Comedy (4)
Explores Dante’s Divine Comedy (in dual-language edition), focusing on plot, theological and philosophical concepts, and historical and political background with attention to epic tradition and Dante’s relation to visual epics such as Signorelli’s Last Judgment in the Orvieto Cathedral.
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