Instruction in the basic techniques of vocal production for non-voice and non-music majors. Non-music majors must demonstrate basic music reading knowledge or take SMU127 as a pre- or co-requisite. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit. Fee.

The written study of scales, intervals, rhythms, triads, and their uses in four-voiced progressions. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Develop aural skills through dictation (melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic) of written music through sight singing. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU160. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in SMU160. Spring semester. 2 credits.

This course is designed to develop vocal performance skills begun in SMU129, at a more advanced level. Prerequisite: SMU129. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

Private instruction in secondary piano for music majors. Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU228. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction. Repeatable for credit. Fall and spring semesters. 1 or 2 credits. Fee.

Private instruction in secondary organ for music majors. Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction. Repeatable for credit. Fall and spring semesters. 1 or 2 credits. Fee.

Covers the basic elements of choral conducting, including physical components of conducting as well as rehearsal technique, ensemble tone, score study, selecting repertoire, and choral curriculum. Prerequisites: SMU261 and SMU262. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Instruction in conducting of instrumental ensembles, including score preparation and analysis, rehearsal strategies, baton technique and lab experience. Prerequisites: SMU261 and SMU262. Spring semester. 2 credits.

An examination of Christian hymn-tunes and texts: their historical patterns, the environment from which they emerged, significant individuals who have contributed to hymnody, and theories of singing hymns in corporate worship. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 2 credits.

An exploration of the theological meaning and ritual celebration of each of the seven sacraments, the liturgical year, the role of the arts in worship, and the planning of meaningful liturgical celebrations for major life events. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits. Fee.

Designed to service the non-piano music major and the non-music major. This course introduces students to basic piano skills through scales, chords, and elementary repertoire. Non-music majors must demonstrate basic music reading knowledge or take SMU127 as a pre- or co-requisite. Repeatable for credit. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit. Fee.

Instruction in the basic techniques of vocal production for non-voice and non-music majors. Non-music majors must demonstrate basic music reading knowledge or take SMU127 as a pre- or co-requisite. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit. Fee.

The written study of scales, intervals, rhythms, triads, and their uses in four-voiced progressions. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Develop aural skills through dictation (melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic) of written music through sight singing. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU160. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in SMU160. Spring semester. 2 credits.

This course is designed to develop piano performance skills begun in SMU128 (repertoire, scales, chords, harmonization, sightreading), at a more advanced level. Prerequisite: SMU128. Repeatable for credit. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit. Fee.

This course is designed to develop vocal performance skills begun in SMU129, at a more advanced level. Prerequisite: SMU129. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

Private instruction in secondary piano for music majors. Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU228. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction. Repeatable for credit. Fall and spring semesters. 1 or 2 credits. Fee.

Private instruction in secondary voice for music majors. Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient skill level or completion of SMU229. 1 credit for each one-half hour of weekly private instruction. Repeatable for credit. Fall and spring semesters. 1 or 2 credits. Fee.

Analysis of material, methods of procedure, and development of skills suitable for teaching general music classes in primary and intermediate grades. Field experiences, Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. Fall semester. 2 credits. Fee.

Covers the basic elements of choral conducting, including physical components of conducting as well as rehearsal technique, ensemble tone, score study, selecting repertoire, and choral curriculum. Prerequisites: SMU261 and SMU262. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Instruction in conducting of instrumental ensembles, including score preparation and analysis, rehearsal strategies, baton technique and lab experience. Prerequisites: SMU261 and SMU262. Spring semester. 2 credits.

An examination of Christian hymn-tunes and texts: their historical patterns, the environment from which they emerged, significant individuals who have contributed to hymnody, and theories of singing hymns in corporate worship. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 2 credits.

An exploration of the theological meaning and ritual celebration of each of the seven sacraments, the liturgical year, the role of the arts in worship, and the planning of meaningful liturgical celebrations for major life events. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits. Fee.