Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Music
MUSC 107 A
Title: Studio Guitar
Instructor: Mr. Brian E. HoltBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
Comments: Audition
Catalog Description: 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.) Lecture-Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
MUSC 111 A
Title: Concert Choir
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room: OLIN 202
Units: 1/4
Comments: Audition
Catalog Description: 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.) Lecture-Laboratory: 4 hrs/wk.
MUSC 112 E
Title: Wind Ensemble
Instructor: Dr. Joseph L. BlahaBlock:
Time: T/TH 7:30PM-9:00PM
Room: OLIN 130
Units: 1/4
Comments: Audition
Catalog Description: Experience in band literature. (Students must participate in all performances unless excused by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.) Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 113 E
Title: Jazz Ensemble
Instructor: Dr. Joseph L. BlahaBlock: E2
Time: M/W 7:30PM-9:00PM
Room: OLIN 130
Units: 1/4
Comments: Audition
Catalog Description: Experience in jazz instrumental and ensemble. (Students must participate in all performances unless excused by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.) Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 114 A
Title: Chamber Ensemble
Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth BachelderBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: 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.) Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 150 A
Title: Fundamentals of Music
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: OLIN 325
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Pitch and rhythm fundamentals: reading music notation, sight singing, reading chord charts. Focus on intervals, key signatures, scales, meter, and chords. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 199 A
Title: Special Topic: Guitar Ensemble
Instructor: Mr. Brian E. HoltBlock:
Time: TBA
Room: OLIN 202
Units: 1/4
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Ensemble/workshop experience in areas not normally offered, with the focus to be determined by the music faculty. May be repeated for credit.. Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.
MUSC 199 E
Title: Special Topics: Oriana Singers
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Ensemble/workshop experience in areas not normally offered, with the focus to be determined by the music faculty. May be repeated for credit.. Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.
MUSC 252 A
Title: Chromatic Harmony
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: OLIN 325
Units: 1
Comments: MUSC 251; Co-requisite: MUSC 252L
Catalog Description: Chromatic part writing and figuredbassrealization; introduction to contrapuntaltechniques. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
MUSC 252L 1
Title: Chromatic Harmony Lab
Instructor: Ms. Cara P. HubbardBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: OLIN 138
Comments: Co-requisite: MUSC 252
Catalog Description: Chromatic part writing and figuredbassrealization; introduction to contrapuntaltechniques. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
MUSC 261 A
Title: Music Hist I: 300 A.D. to 1750
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: OLIN 325
Units: 1
Comments: MUSC 150 or permission
Catalog Description: 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. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 339 A
Title: Music Educ in Elementary Sch
Instructor: Dr. Timothy ReynoldsBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: The objectives, content, and materials for the teaching of music in elementary school and kindergarten. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 405 A
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: 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. L
MUSC 420 A
Title: Senior Project
Instructor: Mrs. Marianne SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Appr. of the music faculty, Music Major w/Sr standing
Catalog Description: A public presentation by the music major in one of three areas of concentration: composition, performance, or research. Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
MUSC 495 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
MUSC 496 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
