Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Music
MUSC 107 A
Title: Studio Ensemble: Guitar
Instructor: Mr. Brian E. HoltBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
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 107 B
Title: Studio Ensemble: Flute
Instructor: Ms. Diane K. MilanBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
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 109 A
Title: Oriana Singers
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room: OLIN 202
Units: 1/4
Comments: Entrance by audition only.
Catalog Description: This choir for women explores the Western sacredand secular choral tradition but also those ofother cultures. Special attention is given to thedevelopment of vocal and music skills. Women canexpect travel and collaboration with men's choirswhen possible. (1/3) Rehersals: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 111 A
Title: Concert Choir
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room: OLIN 202
Units: 1/4
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
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
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
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: Ms. Cara P. HubbardBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: OLIN 138
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 240 A
Title: Music in Culture
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: OLIN 325
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An exploration of the role of music in culturesaround the world and throughout history,introducing students to the disciplineethnomusicology. Emphasis willbe placed on twoaspects of musical culture: non-western (World)music and American popular music. The courseincludes a fieldwork component. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 252 A
Title: Chromatic Harmony
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: OLIN 138
Units: 1
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
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: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: OLIN 325
Units: 1
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 340 A
Title: Music Educ in Secondary School
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Curriculum making, instructional planning, and organization of the secondary school music program. Current practices and trends. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 420 A
Title: Senior Project
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
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 420 B
Title: Senior Project
Instructor: Mrs. Marianne SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Catalog Description: A public presentation by the music major in one of three areas of concentration: composition, performance, or research. Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
