Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - 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:
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 tothedevelopment of vocal and music skills. Women canexpect travel and collaboration with men's choirswhen possible. (1/3) Rehearsals: 3 hrs/wk.
MUSC 111 A
Title: Concert Choir
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey R. SandborgBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
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:
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:
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: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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 252 A
Title: Chromatic Harmony
Instructor: Dr. Gordon MarshBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
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: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room:
Catalog Description: Chromatic part writing and figuredbassrealization; introduction to contrapuntaltechniques. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
MUSC 321 A
Title: Instrumentation & Score Read
Instructor: Dr. Joseph L. BlahaBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Survey of the musical instruments and their use in composition and arranging for various ensembles. Primary emphasis on the study of clef transposition and keyboard reduction; secondary emphasis on arranging short excerpts for diverse ensembles. Lecture-Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
