MUSIC
Professor J. Sandborg; Associate Professor Marsh; Assistant Professor
Blaha;Teaching Associates Bachelder,M. Sandborg,Weinstein; Senior
Part-time Lecturers Bithell, Kemper, LeFever,Wojtera; Part-time
Lecturers Golladay, Moe, Ravelli
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music requires the
completion of a minimum of 11 1 / 2 units, including, seven
units of core courses beyond Music 150, three units of applied
music, and one unit of Senior Project.
Major in Music
CORE COURSES (seven units)
MUSC 251 Diatonic Harmony*
MUSC 252 Chromatic Harmony
MUSC 261 Music History I: 300 A.D. to 1750
MUSC 262 Music History II: 1750 to present
MUSC 321 Instrumentation and Score Reading (one unit)
MUSC 323 Conducting ( 1 /2 unit)
MUSC 350 20th-Century Theory
MUSC 360 Music in Culture
*Completion of or Competency in MUSC 150: Fundamentals of
Music is a prerequisite for MUSC 251/251L.
SENIOR PROJECT (one unit total)
By the middle of their junior year, students, in consultation
with the music faculty, declare their area of concentration
(composition, performance, research). By the end of their
junior year, students propose a senior project based on these
guidelines:
1. Performance: A public recital of no less than 60 minutes in
length, with at least three style periods represented
(including 20th century). Students will enroll in the
appropriate applied music instruction course (one-quarter
unit) during Fall of their senior year, and MUSC 420 (onehalf
unit) and a second one-quarter unit of applied music
instruction during Spring of their senior year.
2. Composition: Creation of an original work or works,
presented to the public and introduced by the composer.
Students will enroll in MUSA 104 (one-quarter unit)
during Fall of their senior year, and MUSC 420 (one-half
unit) and MUSA 104 (one-quarter unit) during Spring of
their senior year.
3. Research: An original thesis tailored to the student's special
interests, pursued in consultation with a music faculty
member, and culminating in a public lecture. Students will
enroll in either MUSC 420 and 422 (two one-half unit
courses) or MUSC 421 (a one unit course) during their
senior year.
Students may, in consultation with the faculty, propose a
senior project combining more than one area of
concentration (e.g., performance and composition,
performance and research, composition and research).
Applied Music (three units)
Satisfactory completion of at least five one-quarter units of
Applied Music Instruction (voice, keyboard, instrumental,
composition), and at least seven one-quarter units of Applied
Music Ensemble (chamber, choral, jazz, etc.). Individual
studios or areas of concentration may require additional onequarter
units of Applied Music. Descriptions of the skill levels
and literature of these courses are available from the
department.
Applied Music Instruction
Applied music instruction includes voice, keyboard,
instrumental, and composition lessons. Each lesson is one
hour per week.
Applied Music Ensemble
Roanoke College ensembles include Concert Choir,Women's
Chorus,Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and various Chamber
Ensembles.
MUSIC JURIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Juries are held at the end of each semester. Juries are intended
for monitoring the progress of students enrolled in MUSA
courses, especially those who wish to concentrate in music
performance.
In consultation with music faculty, all students majoring in
music must demonstrate appropriate progress in their applied
studies. All students majoring in music (performance,
composition, research) must pass the Music Area's piano
proficiency exams before graduation. These exams may be
taken any time after completion of MUSC 252. Students who
do not pass these exams by the end of their sophomore year
may be required to enroll in MUSA 102 (applied piano
instruction) until the proficiency exam can be passed.
Attendance and/or participation in department activities such
as seminars, master classes, and recitals, are required of all
Music major and minor students.
Minor in Music
A minor in music consists of seven units, including the
following five units of core course work: MUSC 251, 252,
261, 262; and either MUSC 321 or MUSC 350 or MUSC
360. MUSC 150 or competency is a prerequisite for MUSC
251. In addition, a minimum of four one-quarter units of
applied music instruction and a minimum of four one-quarter
units of applied music ensemble must be completed
successfully.
105 Class Voice
Fundamentals of voice production including breath control,
tone quality, range extension, flexibility, diction, and sight
reading. Experiences include singing group exercises, solo
songs of all styles, sight-reading, and listening to recordings.
(May be repeated for credit. This course does not count for
credit toward the music major or minor.) ( 1 / 4 )
Lecture-Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
106 Class Piano
An introduction to functional keyboard skills including
transposition, sight-reading, harmonization, and
improvisation. Open to all interested students. ( 1 / 4 )
107 Studio Guitar
Jazz and rock styles of guitar taught on beginning,
intermediate, and advanced levels in a group context. Chords,
solo techniques, and basic musical concepts will be covered in
a one-hour, group session each week. (May be repeated for
credit. This course does not count for credit toward the
music major or minor.) ( 1 / 4 )
Lecture-Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
110 Preparation for Music
Studies in music relating to its use in the classroom, grades
one through six. ( 1 / 2 )
Lecture-Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
111 Concert Choir
Training in a cappella and accompanied music from all style
periods. (Students must participate in all performances unless
excused by the director prior to the performance.May be
repeated for credit.) ( 1 / 4 )
Lecture-Laboratory: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Entrance by audition only.
112 Wind Ensemble
Experience in band literature. (Students must participate in all
performances unless excused by the instructor.May
be repeated for credit.) ( 1 / 4 )
Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
113 Jazz Ensemble
Experience in jazz instrumental and vocal ensemble. (Students
must participate in all performances unless excused
by the instructor.May be repeated for credit.) ( 1 / 4 )
Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
114 Chamber Ensemble
Experience in chamber music of various periods and styles.
(Students must participate in all performances unless excused
by the instructor.May be repeated for credit.) ( 1 / 4 )
Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
121 Collegium Musicum
Performance of selected areas of instrumental and vocal music
for small groups. Emphasis will be placed on music
of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. (May be repeated for
credit.) ( 1 / 4 )
Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Entrance by audition.
125 Music Appreciation
An introduction to musical styles, forms, and genres,
concentrating on the masterworks of the Western tradition. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
150 Fundamentals of Music
Pitch and rhythm fundamentals: reading music notation, sight
singing, reading chord charts. Focus on intervals, key
signatures, scales, meter, and chords. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
199 Special Topics
Ensemble/workshop experience in areas not normally
offered, with the focus to be determined by the music
faculty.May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 4 ).
Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
251 Diatonic Harmony
Diatonic part writing; melodic harmonization and figured bass
realization; basic species counterpoint; introduction to tonal
theory, harmonic analysis, and composing simple forms. (1)
Lecture: 1 hr/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Music 150 or competency.
252 Chromatic Harmony
Chromatic part writing and figured bass realization;
introduction to contrapuntal techniques. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Music 251.
261 Music History I: 300 A.D. to 1750
A course of study tracing the development of styles and
genres in the canon of Western music from Gregorian
chant to the end of the Baroque. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: Music 150 or permission.
(Offered in alternate years or as demand indicates.)
262 Music History II: 1750 to Present
A continuation of Music 261, tracing the development of
styles and genres in the canon of Western music from the preclassic
era to the present. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Music 261 or permission.
299 Special Topics
Selected studies in specialized performance, composition or
literature/history areas. May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 2 )
Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
321 Instrumentation and Score Reading
Survey of the musical instruments and their use in
composition and arranging for various ensembles. Primary
emphasis on the study of clef transposition and keyboard
reduction; secondary emphasis on arranging short excerpts for
diverse ensembles. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Music 252.
(Offered in alternate years or as demand indicates.)
323 Conducting
Emphasis on practice with beat patterns, cues, phrasing,
dynamics, tempo, and accent. Introduction to score
preparation, rehearsal techniques for vocal and instrumental
groups, balance control, and error detection. ( 1 / 2 )
Lecture-Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Music 321 or permission.
(Offered in alternate years or as demand indicates.)
339 Music Education in the Elementary School
The objectives, content, and materials for the teaching of
music in elementary school and kindergarten. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
(Offered in alternate years or as demand indicates.)
340 Music Education in Secondary School
Curriculum making, instructional planning, and organization
of the secondary school music program. Current practices and
trends. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
(Offered in alternate years or as demand indicates.)
350 20th-Century Theory
20th-century harmony and analysis, including atonal and jazz
theory. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Music 252 or permission.
360 Music In Culture
An exploration of the role of music in cultures around the
world and throughout history, introducing students to
the discipline ethnomusicology. Emphasis will be placed on
two aspects of musical culture: non-western (World) music
and American popular music.The course includes a fieldwork
component. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: MUSC 262 or permission.
399 Special Topics
A course, offered in various formats, designed to give students
instruction in a subject not regularly offered.
May be repeated for credit. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research
A program of advanced intensive study and experience in
music under the guidance of the area staff.The student will
submit a written proposal for specific study before the
beginning of Examination Week of the term prior to the
term in which the work is to be done. Admission by approval
of the Music Area faculty on the recommendation of the
directing professor. Students are alerted to consult the
departmental "Guidelines for Independent
Studies/Internships" prior to initiating their planning. ( 1 / 2 ,1, 1 / 2 )
Lecture-Laboratory: Hours Vary .
Prerequisite: Basic through advanced courses in area of interest, or by
permission.
416 Internship
Practical experience working in or with an artistic
organization as participant-observer, leading to the
preparation of a report which describes and evaluates that
organization's activities. The student will submit a written
proposal for specific study before the beginning of
Examination Week of the term prior to the term in which
the work is to be done. Admission with approval of the
faculty professor. Students are alerted to consult the
departmental "Guidelines for Independent Studies/
Internships" prior to initiating their planning. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: Hrs. vary.
Prerequisite: Basic through advanced course in area of interest, or by
permission.
420, 421, 422 Senior Project
A public presentation by the music major in one of three
areas of concentration: composition, performance, or research.
( 1 / 2 ,1, 1 / 2 )
Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
Prerequisites: Approval of the music faculty; Music Major with senior
standing.
495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper,
artistic creation, or performance.
Prerequisites: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the
major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the
senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A
written proposal and application must be approved by the committee
and department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required.
495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )