MUSIC (Major, Minor)
Offered by the Virginia S. and W.W. Nelson Department of Music at Rollins College, the music major provides a realistic approach to gaining the knowledge and perfecting the skills and talents necessary to succeed in the competitive field of music. The faculty’s goal is to provide the best possible musical education in performance, historical literature, and theory within the scope of a quality liberal arts education.
Acceptance into the Hamilton Holt School does not guarantee acceptance into the Music program. An audition is required for acceptance into the Music major or minor.
To be a music major in the Holt School, a student must be accepted through audition. Students are accepted as a major based not only on talent and academic potential, but also on the department's needs as determined by the tenured faculty of the Department of Music.
Previous acceptance as a music major in Rollins A & S program or any other institution's music program does not guarantee admission to the Holt School music major. Status as a music major in the Holt School may be revoked at any time at the discretion of the tenured faculty, should the student fail to perform at standard in either applied or academic courses.
Non-music majors may not take applied lessons at the 201, 301, or 401 level, nor MUS 152, 251, 252, 361, 362. Any student wanting to take courses usually reserved for the music major must have permission from the Chair of the Department. Without the aforementioned courses a degree in music at Rollins College is not possible.
Requirements for the Major (14)
Core Courses (7)
MUS 151 Theory 1 (Harmony) with Lab
MUS 152 Theory 2 (Harmony) with Lab
MUS 190 Introduction to Music & Technology
MUS 251 Theory 3 (Counterpoint)
MUS 252 Theory 4 (Chromatic Harmony & Introduction to Analysis)
MUS 361 Music History: Renaissance/Baroque
MUS 362 Music History: Classic/Romantic
Performance Courses (3)
MUA 200 Music Ensembles: One per term at Rollins College/four terms minimum
Note: Not all ensembles will be offered every semester.
MUA 201/301/401 Applied Music for the Major/Minor (2 semester hours credit)
One per term at Rollins College/four terms minimum
Elective Courses (4)
Four electives, at least three at 300/400 level
Requirements for the Minor (7)
MUS 151/152 Theory I and II (Harmony) with Lab
MUA 200 Music Ensembles (four terms at Rollins College at 1 semester
hour credit each)
MUA 201/301/401 Applied Music (2 semester hours credit each)
One per term at Rollins College/four terms minimum
Two electives, at least one at 300/400 level
Course Descriptions:
MUA 101 Applied Music
Involves twelve 30-minute lessons in any applied area. No recital or jury performance required. May be repeated for credit. Does not count toward major/minor. One semester hour credit. Graded CR/NC. Appropriate for beginners. Fee course.
MUA 200A Rollins Concert Choir
Emphasizes the performance of high-quality literature for large choral ensemble.
MUA 200B Rollins Singers
Concentrates on contemporary, popular, and early music pieces for several small choral ensembles. Prerequisite: audition. Corequisite: MUA 200A.
MUA 200C Chamber Singers
Chamber Singers
Focuses on music for the most select choral ensemble. Corequisite: MUA 200A. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200D Women's Ensemble
Spans a wide variety of styles, especially composers who specialize in music in this voicing. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200E Rollins Brass Ensemble
Joins students and community members in performing brass music from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200F Rollins Jazz Ensemble
Performs jazz from all periods. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200G Flute Choir
Combines students and community members in performing flute ensemble music. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200H Percussion Ensemble
Emphasizes music for percussion instruments. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200I Small Chamber Ensembles
Includes small vocal and instrumental ensembles. Varies from term to term. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200J Bach Festival Choir
Joins students and community members in performing primarily oratorio works. Prestigious, historical music organization. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200K String Ensemble
Tailors string literature from all periods to ensemble’s instrumentation. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200L Horn Ensemble
Teams students with community members in performing horn music from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200M Opera Workshop
Delves into the study and performance of opera roles and scenes. Prerequisite: audition. Corequisite: MUA 200A.
MUA 200N Mallet Ensemble
Performs music for marimba, glockenspiel, xylophone, vibraphone, and chimes. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200O Pep Band
Performs at college athletic events. Winds, brass, and percussion. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200P Sightsinging
Additional training for the musical ear. Involves elements of association, habit, memory, theoretical understanding and imagery. Prerequisite: MUS 152.
MUA 200Q Orchestra
Performs orchestral literature including concertos and symphonies. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 200R Wind Ensemble
Performs wind ensemble and light classics literature. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 201 Applied Music for the Music Major/Minor
Involves twelve 45-minute lessons in any applied area. No recital or jury performance required. May be repeated for credit. Does not count toward the major/minor. Two semester hours credit. Letter grade. Appropriate for those continuing studies. Fee course.
MUA 202 Applied Music
Involves twelve 45-minute lessons in any applied area. No recital or jury performance required. May be repeated for credit. Does not count toward the major/minor. Two semester hours credit. Graded CR/NC. Appropriate for those continuing studies.
MUA 301 Applied Music for the Music Major/Minor
Involves twelve 45-minute lessons in any applied area by juried petition only. May be repeated for credit. Two semester hours credit. Graded on a letter basis. Prerequisites: excellent performance skills, music majors and minors by audition only. Fee course. Prerequisite: audition.
MUA 401 Applied Music for the Music Major/Minor
Involves twelve 45-minute lessons in any applied area by juried petition only. May be repeated for credit. Two semester hours credit. Graded on a letter basis. Prerequisites: excellent performance skills, music majors and minors by audition only. Fee course. Prerequisite: audition.
MUS 120 Musical Awareness
Presents aspects of Western art music, jazz, rock, and non-Western music. Emphases will vary according to professor teaching the course. Designed for non-musicians. Does not fulfill elective credit for music major.
MUS 123 Singing Diction
Applies International Phonetic Alphabet to languages sung on the lyric stage: English, Italian, Latin, Spanish, French, and German. Examines vowel and consonant formation and problems of intelligibility in different pitch ranges.
MUS 140 Introduction to Music Theory
Builds skills in notation, scales, harmony, and elementary sight-singing for those with little or no musical experience. Suitable for non-majors. May not count toward the major in music.
MUS 151 Theory 1 (Harmony)
Develops skills in notation, scales, and elementary harmony, as well as sight-singing and ear-training. Corequisite: MUA 101B or 202B Applied Music: Piano.
MUS 152 Theory 2 (Harmony)
Explores perceiving and writing music through simple exercises in traditional harmony and voice leading. Studies historical examples. Corequisite: MUA 101B or 202B Applied Music: Piano. Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent.
MUS 160 History of Jazz
Examines American popular musical styles from 1930 to the present--from musical components to musicians. Touches upon cultural, social, and historical milieu. Materials fee.
MUS 165 History of Rock
Probes the sociological, cultural, political, and musical impact of rock and roll. Samples the diverse styles of "pop" music and discusses the technology of electronic music. Materials fee.
MUS 190 Introduction to Music and Technology
An introduction to the musical uses of computers, synthesizers and sound design. The student will learn how to sequence, edit, mix, notate and arrange music using modern techniques and computer applications. These applications include: Digital Performer, Sibelius and Pro Tools. Knowledge of both computers and music is imperative. Prerequisite: MUS 151.
MUS 220 The Marriage of Music and Poetry
Compares music (“language” of sound) and poetry (“music” of language) as expression: form, structure, syntax, articulation, and influences. Ponders how the combination of music and poetry often results in a more expressive and fused art form.
MUS 223 Singing Diction
Applies International Phonetic Alphabet to languages sung on lyric stage: English, Italian, Latin, Spanish, French, and German. Examines vowel and consonant formation and problems of intelligibility in different pitch ranges.
MUS 225 Topics in Music
Ranges from popular music to masterworks of European art music. Varies from term to term.
MUS 230 Rhythm of Music and Life
This course provides an understanding of rhythms from different cultures and how societies are shaped by cultural and artistic beliefs. Examines rhythms from Africa, South America and world cultures, provides basic percussion instruction on a variety of instruments. Does not fulfill elective credit for the music major or minor.
MUS 251 Theory 3 (Counterpoint)
Expands writing skills in species counterpoint in two and three voices. Includes analysis of contrapuntal forms- invention and fugue. Prerequisite: MUS 152 or consent.
MUS 252 Theory 4 (Chromatic Harmony and Introduction to Analysis)
Highlights writing more chromatic harmonic accompaniments to melodies (Neapolitan 6th chords, 9th, 11th, 13th chords), as well as analyzing varied music. Prerequisite: MUS 152 or consent.
MUS 260 Music of the World's Peoples
Familiarizes students with African, Native American, African-American, Asian, and Eastern European music--both as sound and as historical, social, and cultural product. Emphases will vary according to professor. Materials fee.
MUS 280 Masterpieces of Choral Music
Surveys history and performance practices of masterworks of choral literature from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
MUS 285 Music Business and Technology
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the many aspects of business and technology associated with the contemporary music industry. Topics covered will include: MIDI, notation printing, royalties, web applications, marketing, recording techniques, and common music business structuring. Prerequisite: MUS 152 or consent.
MUS 290 Basic Conducting
Includes baton technique and basic score reading. Lab format. Prerequisite: MUS major and SO status, or consent.
MUS 310 The Art of Performing
Explores etiology and elimination of stage fright. Presents methods for reducing anxiety and communicating with confidence.
MUS 314 Improvisation
Presents the rudiments of jazz idiom improvisational techniques. Discussion, demonstration, and performance of scales, harmonic devices, and forms. Prerequisite: MUS major or consent
MUS 320 Writing About Music
Discusses how to describe subjective experience in simple, declarative prose. Students review off-campus and out-of-class concerts and recitals while developing sources for bibliography. Event admission fees required.
MUS 325 Love! Death! Opera!
Traces inspiration of specific operas--original novels and plays, as well as librettos derived from them. Video performances reveal transformations of written word to lyric stage. Suitable for non-music majors.
MUS 330 Bach's Back!
A writing-intensive course keyed to the music performed by the Bach Festival Society during the spring term of each year. Readings focus on the cultural, social, and historical contexts of the musical works. Prerequisite: MUS 152 or consent.
MUS 340 Methods: Percussion
Study, discussion, and analysis of methods and techniques of all instruments in the brass family; development of experimental studies for each instrument separately and together; development of playing and teaching skills. Music major/minors only.
MUS 341 Methods: Brass
Study, discussion, and analysis of methods and techniques of all instruments in the brass family; development of experimental studies for each instrument separately and together; development of playing and teaching skills. Music major/minors only.
MUS 342 Methods: Strings
Study, discussion, and analysis of methods and techniques of all instruments in the string family; development of experimental studies for each instrument separately and together; development of playing and teaching skills. Music major/minors only.
MUS 343 Methods: Woodwinds
Study, discussion, and analysis of methods and techniques of all instruments in the woodwind family; development of experimental studies for each instrument separately and together; development of playing and teaching skills. Music major/minors only.
MUS 351 Seminar in Composition I
Emphasizes the development of a solid compositional craft to be attained through writing projects for a variety of media. Recent musical trends and literature will be discussed. Each semester will culminate in a recital of student works. Prerequisite: MUS 152.
MUS 352 Seminar in Composition II
Students will be encouraged to undertake projects of a larger scope than previously attempted, and to write for larger ensembles. Each semester will culminate in a recital of student works. Prerequisite: MUS 351.
MUS 355 Practicum: Composition
Practicum: Composition offers students interested in more advanced study the opportunity to continue to receive instruction in composition beyond MUS 351/352 Seminar in Composition I and II. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUS 352.
MUS 361 Music History: Renaissance/Baroque
Spans the Renaissance (1450-1600) through the Baroque (1600-1750). Prerequisite: MUS 152 or consent.
MUS 362 Music History: Classic/Romantic
Spans the Classic era (1750-1820) through the Romantic era (Nineteenth Century). Prerequisite: MUS 152 or consent.
MUS 363 American Music
Chronicles styles, periods, and performers: Tin Pan Alley; jazz mixed with blues; classical; Broadway and Bop; Copland, country, and Coltrane. Exposes students to a wealth of musical culture through recordings, videos, and live concerts.
MUS 364 Music History: Twentieth Century Music
An historical survey of concert music styles of the twentieth century and their reflection of society and events of the time. Music reading skills preferred.
MUS 372 Survey of Jews and Music: From Sinai to Symphony
Surveys some of the definitions of what is "Jewish" in music, from liturgical chant, to folk songs, to music of the concert hall and Tin Pan Alley. Fulfills an elective requirement for the music major/minor. Prerequisite: sophomore status.
MUS 380 Literature of the Instrument
Surveys major works of a particular instrument. Requires historical research, examination, and performance of scores, and extensive listening to recordings. Music majors or minors.
MUS 385 Piano Accompanying
Emphasizes planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction based on current research. Includes teaching field experience. Prerequisite: Consent.
MUS 390 Advanced Conducting and Repertory
Features preparation and performance of compositions from the standard repertory. Prerequisite: MUS 290.
MUS 391 Practicum: Conducting
A practicum for advanced conducting students to further develop their knowledge of repertoire, performance practices, aural discrimination, and conducting technique. Prerequisite: MUS 390 or consent.
MUS 392 Introduction to Arts Management
Introduces topics required to operate an arts organization, including (but not limited to) public relations, financial management and accounting, marketing, fundraising, and intellectual property, culminating in presentation of a business plan. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent.
MUS 393 Piano Pedagogy I
Introduction to the problems and psychology of teaching the beginning piano student. Emphasis will be on practical applications of pedagogical principles. Discussions of current methods and beginning materials, adaptation of the child to the instrument, the development of the techniques and musicianship at the elementary level. Prerequisite: applied piano 201 or consent.
MUS 394 Piano Pedagogy II: Practicum
Observation of private and group instruction at the Community School of Music and opportunity to teach private lessons under supervision of the instructor. Continuing discussions of appropriate teaching materials for the more advanced student. Prerequisite: MUS 393.
MUS 395 Pedagogy for the Singing Voice
Details the anatomy and operation of laryngeal and respiratory apparatus as applied to the singing voice. Examines standard voice nomenclature, fundamental acoustics, current singing science, care and hygiene for voice, teaching methods, and current literature in vocal research. Prerequisite: three (3) years of applied voice study or consent.
MUS 396 Voice Pedagogy: Practicum
Student teaching of at least two private voice students under supervision. Observation of voice teaching in the College and Community School of Music. Seminars in technique and teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUS 395.
MUS 425 Topics in Music
Focuses on a single topic, such as composer, genre, or artistic movement.
MUS 451 Form and Analysis
Examines basic principles of musical construction as seen through detailed analysis of representative compositions dating from the Baroque to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 252.
Catalog 2008-2009
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Last Update: September 11, 2008
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