MUSC - Music

This ensemble performs sacred music ranging from Gregorian chant and Renaissance masses to music of living composers. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings. The choir is directed by Dr. Lawrence Sisk and open to members of the Lewis University community. May be repeated for credit.

Chamber Choir is a collegiate choral ensemble of men and women. The diverse repertoire, both sacred and secular, ranges from Renaissance madrigals to vocal jazz. The ensemble rehearses twice weekly and performs at concerts and other events. May be repeated for credit.

The jazz band specializes in the big band sound and rehearses on Thursday evenings. The band is directed by Tom Drake. May be repeated for credit.

The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Lawrence Sisk, performs orchestral music of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and rehearses on Wednesday evenings. The ensemble is open to University students by audition. May be repeated for credit.

Percussion Ensemble rehearses on Monday afternoons and is open to students in all majors. The repertoire varies each semester. No audition is required.

Provides basic instruction in recording live events. To hone their skills, students will record events hosted by the Music Department throughout the semester. Additionally, students will transfer recordings into the computer, learn basic mixing techniques, and become proficient in a variety of recording techniques of live performances. May be repeated for credit.

An introductory course in music literature and history for the non-major, this course fulfills the general education fine arts requirement.

A survey of American popular music of the 20th century, this course satisfies the general education fine arts requirement.

An introductory course for the non-major, this course traces the development of Black music in America from its African roots to the present. Topics include Jazz, Blues, the Harlem Renaissance, and Black music in Chicago. Fulfills the general education fine arts requirement.

This course provides a historical overview of the origins of Jazz and its most important and influential musicians from 1900 to the present. This course fulfills the general education fine arts requirement.

This introduction to music theory includes the study of scales, keys, modes, melody, rhythm, harmony, and aural skills. Must be taken with MUSC 12200 Music Theory 1 Lab. All theory courses involve computer-assisted instruction.

A continuation of MUSC 12000, this course focuses on the four-part harmony of the 18th century. All theory courses involve computer-assisted music instruction.

An introductory aural skills course, Music Theory 1 Lab develops fundamental musicianship skills, including sight-reading tonal melodies with solfeggio.

An aural skills and keyboard harmony course, Music Theory 2 Lab builds upon the basic skills introduced in Music Theory 1 Lab. Melodies with modulations are introduced along with keyboard progressions using primary and secondary chords.

This class is designed for beginners. Students must have their own instruments.

This course offers instruction in the technique and literature of the guitar from intermediate to advanced levels of study. Students must have their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

This course provides instruction in the technique and literature of the classical guitar from intermediate to advanced levels of study. Students must have their own guitars with nylon strings. May be repeated for credit.

Students are instructed in the technique and literature of the bass guitar from beginning to advanced levels. Students must have their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

This course offers instruction in the technique and literature of the banjo from beginning to advanced levels. Students must have their own instruments. May be repeated.

Students receive one-on-one instruction on the technique of playing the harp and its literature. Students of all majors and all levels of proficiency are welcome but must have their own instrument. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the trumpet at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. Instruction is provided for both majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the French horn at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. Instruction is provided for both majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the trombone at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. Instruction is provided for both majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

This course provides instruction in the technique and literature of the organ covering beginning to advanced levels. The course is designed for students with a strong background in keyboard study. May be repeated for credit.

Students are instructed on the various percussion instruments covering beginning to advanced levels of study. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the violin and/or viola at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. Instruction is provided for both majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the cello at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. Instruction is provided for both majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the double bass at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. Instruction is provided for both majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the clarinet at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Students get instruction in the technique and literature of the flute at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

This course provides instruction in the technique and literature of the oboe at all levels. Students must have their own instruments. May be repeated for credit.

This course provides instruction in the technique and literature of the bassoon at all levels. Students must have their own instrument. May be repeated for credit.

This course provides instruction in the technique and literature of the saxophone at all levels.  Both jazz and classical styles may be addressed. Literature is specifically chosen for each student's ability and level of advancement. Students must have their own instrument. May be repeated for credit.

Basic skills of keyboard technique are developed through theory, composition, improvisation and literature. Small classes are taught in the piano lab. Each student has his or her own electric piano with headset.

Private piano instruction is given at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Some background is required. May be repeated for credit.

Students receive one-on-one instruction on the techniques and literature of jazz piano. Students of all majors and all levels of proficiency are welcome. May be repeated for credit.

This instruction is designed to acquaint students with fundamental techniques of good vocal production. Literature is specially chosen for each student's ability and goal. May be repeated for credit.

Private instruction is provided in composing music, with emphasis on computer-assisted techniques. May be repeated for credit.

This course for Music majors and minors surveys the works of the major composers from the Middle Ages to the present day. Does not satisfy the Fine Arts Requirement.

An introduction to the music industry and an examination of career opportunities. Students learn basic marketplace principles and how these principles apply to music merchandising.

This course entails a study of the chromatic harmony of the 19th century.  All theory courses involve computer-assisted music instruction.

Students explore the musical paradigms of the 20th century. All theory courses involve computer-assisted music instruction.

An aural skills and keyboard harmony course, Music Theory 3 Lab continues to develop musicianship by introducing chromatic melody and harmony.

An aural skills and keyboard harmony course, Music Theory 4 Lab introduces advanced chromatic and atonal melodies.

Topics in Music fulfills a requirement for music majors, but is open to Lewis students in all majors. There are no prerequisites. The topic varies each semester the course is offered and might include: Russian music; liturgical music of the Catholic and Orthodox Church; the symphony; opera from Monteverdi to Verdi; chamber music of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries; music of the 20th century; world music.

This course surveys 1000 years of Russian music, beginning with the conversion of Rus to Christianity in 988 and ending with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1988. Topics to be studied include: Znamenny chant; music in the era of Ivan the Terrible; Europeanization in the 18th century under Peter the Great, Empress Elizabeth, and Catherine the Great; Italian-trained composers, e.g., Bortnyansky; the Russian Folk Song; music for the Divine Liturgy and the All-Night Vigil; Romances and Songs of the Golden and Silver Ages; Russian Opera and Ballet; Tchaikovsky and the symphony; tone poems; concertos for piano and violin; music in the Soviet era. There will be opportunities to hear and perform Russian music on and off campus during the semester. Performance is encouraged but not mandatory. Resources will be made available to students on Blackboard and in the Lewis University Library, which has a fine collection of materials on Russian music.  This course satisfies the General Education requirement for Fine Arts.

This course considers music's many functions in film from the 1890s to the present. Viewing films outside of class is required.

This introductory course in the application of the computer to musical functions includes sound generation leading to composition.

This course is designed for students seeking to compose and notate music using computers. An advanced course in music technology which focuses on software and hardware that controls digital audio.  May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

This survey of the music industry is designed for Music Business majors. It is the second course in a sequence together with MUSC 21000 Introduction to Music Business.

The first semester of a year-long survey of music history, this course includes music of the ancient world through Beethoven. This course partially fulfills the advanced writing requirement for Music majors.

Music History 2 is the second semester of a year-long survey of music history. The course content covers music of the Enlightenment through the 20th century. This course partially fulfills the advanced writing requirement for music majors.

This course provides a detailed study of the materials and structures of tonal and atonal music.

This class is an introduction to the instruments of the symphony orchestra and rudiments of scoring. Students are taught classification of instruments and how to write for all transposing instruments.

This course is designed for students seeking to compose and notate music using computers.

This capstone course is designed to prepare Music/Music Business majors for the comprehensive examinations in music theory and history required by the department for graduation. Offered online.

In this practical on-the-job training program, interns gain experience in the music business and recording industry. Required of Music Business majors for graduation.