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MUSI 1105-1106 Applied Lessons. (0-2) Fall and Spring
Individual instruction in the student‘s choice of instrument or voice to develop technical
proficiency, repertoire knowledge, and performance skills. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: audition and authorization by the chair
Section A – Voice
Section B – Piano
Section C – Organ
Section D – Guitar (Classical and Contemporary)
Section E – Percussion
Section F – Brass/Woodwinds
Section G – Composition
Section H – Strings
MUSI 1107-1108 Ensemble. (0-1) Fall and Spring
Performance organization(s) providing ensemble experience. May be repeated for credit.
Performance ensembles may include LaGrange College Chamber Singers, Women‘s Chorus,
LaGrange Symphony Chorus, Percussion Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble.
Prerequisite: Audition or permission of Instructor.
MUSI 1109 Beginning Classical Guitar. (1) as needed
Basic techniques of Classical guitar taught in a classroom setting, intended for non-music
majors. The course includes fundamentals of reading music and understanding elementary music
theory. In addition, students will study examples of simple folk music and music for worship. A
selection of the most useful guitar chords, suitable for beginners, and basic accompaniment
patterns will be taught to allow the students to accompany their singing. Students will need to
own an acoustic guitar and plan for daily practice time.
MUSI 1110 Literature and Language of Music 1. (2) Spring
This course will acquaint students with the appropriate language needed for a precise discussion
of music and the literature that corresponds to musical evolution since notation developed. The
course will also have a strong listening component, thereby encouraging more discriminate
listening.
*‡MUSI 1112 Music Survey. (3) as needed
A broad survey of music aimed at developing aesthetic awareness and critical analysis of music
from diverse styles and genres.
MUSI 1113 Ear Training 1. (2) Spring
This course is designed to provide the student with basic sight singing and listening skills. Some
lab time will be devoted to Internet music resources and notation using FINALE. Other topics
will include basic MAC computer skills, especially as they pertain to music theory and CAI in
music theory and ear training.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1100, MUSI 1101, or passing score on Theory Placement
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