Introduces and developes basic skills in reading and writing musical notation, keyboard and sight singing skills and aural skills.

A course for music majors, music minors, and students contemplating the music major. An introduction to skills required for advanced music study and success in professional music careers. Emphasis on research, oral and written communication, and the acquisition of appropriate listening skills through the study of history and literature. Course includes an introduction to concepts associated with the study of music outside the Western tradition.

A course designed to develop skills in listening to music and to introduce the literature of Western art music. For all students regardless of background.

An overview of film music from the silent era to the present, covering important composers and discussing the various techniques and aesthetic approaches involved in combining music and film. Designed for all students.

Develops sight-singing, keyboard, and aural skills begun in MUSI 100, and introduces rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic principles of tonal music. Development of ear training and music writing skills. Students may elect to test out of MUSI 201 and receive credit upon successful completion of MUSI 202. For students with an interest in music as a major or minor; students must successfully complete or test out of MUSI 100 in order to enroll in MUSI 201. Prerequisite: MUSI 100 or successful completion of a placement exam. Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUSA 300 voice and/or piano lessons as needed.

Continues the development of solfege, aural, composition, analysis, and keyboard skills begun in MUSI 201 and introduces the principles of diatonic harmony, counterpoint, and structural analysis. Laboratory course. Students must successfully complete or test out of MUSI 201 in order to enroll in MUSI 202. Prerequisite: MUSI 201. Co-requisite: MUSA 300 piano (or equivalent).

A study of America’s true art form, jazz music, in its various forms and styles, with a goal of understanding and appreciating how jazz music reflects the culture and society of its time. For all students regardless of background.

A study of the principles and techniques of teaching applied music. Offered as needed.

An introduction to some of the major works in the active operatic repertoire. Designed for all students.

An introduction to popular music since 1900. Works covered range from the late 19th century up to today. Designed for all students.

Survey of selected folk, classic, and popular musics from around the world. Designed for all students regardless of background.

An introduction to individual composers, specific musical genres, or the art music of a particular country. For all students regardless of background.

Continuation of MUSI 202 Diatonic Harmony. Survey of more advanced concepts including augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan chords, and advanced modulations. Continuation of keyboard, sight-singing, and aural skills developed in MUSI 202. Prerequisite: MUSI 202

Form and analysis of music. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUSI 301.

The study of scores, interpretation, and movement. Emphasis is on the development of a non-verbal vocabulary to artistically communicate with members of an ensemble to solicit a predetermined musical result. Prerequisite: MUSI 202 or permission of instructor.

A study of choral literature, performance practice, rehearsal techniques, and various aspects of administration related to choral ensembles. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: MUSI 310 and permission of instructor.

A study of instrumental music literature, performance practice, conducting, and pedagogy. Prerequisite: MUSI 310 and permission of instructor.

A study of instrumental performance techniques for winds, strings, and percussion. Offered as needed.

Introduces principles of compositional craft, listening skills, and musical philosophies and develops musical creativity through written projects, score study, readings, and listening assignments. Required before the senior year for students pursuing a senior project in composition. Prerequisite: MUSI 201 and permission of instructor.

Continuation of MUSI 370. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUSI 370 and permission of instructor.

A study of the history and literature of Western art music from Antiquity through the Baroque period. Offered in alternate years.. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or MUSI 150, and MUSI 202, or permission of instructor.

A study of the history and literature of Western art music of the late eighteenth through early twenty-first centuries. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or MUSI 150, and MUSI 202, or permission of instructor.

Development of principles introduced in MUSI 202 using a standard species approach to tonal contrapuntal techniques. Recommended elective for students pursuing a senior project in composition or music theory. Prerequisite: MUSI 202.

Development of principles introduced in MUSI 202 using a standard species approach to tonal contrapuntal techniques. Recommended elective for students pursuing a senior project in composition or music theory. Prerequisite: MUSI 202.

A culminating seminar course for music majors intended to synthesize analytical techniques, stylistic sensitivity, and interpretive or creative skills. Emphasis on oral and written communication. A primary focus is the preparation of the senior project. Prerequisite: senior standing.

Individual ensembles, their rehearsal times and other requirements are described in the Music Department section above the course lists. Prerequisite: Please consult the individual ensemble descriptions.

In order to broaden their understanding of performance skills, artistry, and repertorie, music majors are required to attend a minimum of 7 performances per semester for 5 semesters. Although no course credit is awarded for this requirement, each successfully completed semester is recorded on the student's transcript. Students document their attendence of concert events online. Students may count up to 2 concepts per semester in which they are a performer. Furthermore, students may attend up to 2 concert events off campus.

The Hendrix Choir is an auditioned mixed voice choral ensemble that studies and performs repertoire from a broad spectrum of musical traditions and historical time periods. Recent projects have included performances of Latin American vocal music, gospel and collaborative programs with the Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. The Choir performs several times yearly, including the annual Candlelight Carol Service, and campus-wide events such as convocations and commencement. The Choir rehearses 80 minutes three times weekly and is conducted by Dr. Andrew Morgan. (Taken for letter grade-only, with ¼ credit weight.)

The Hendrix College Chamber Orchestra performs at least two concerts per semester and rehearses four hours per week. Repertoire is drawn from all historic periods with emphasis on the classic tradition, historic performance practice, working with living composers, guest artists and student soloists, dance, theatrical, and symphonic genres. Student musicians who play woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, and stringed instruments enroll in HCCO by audition and/or permission of the conductor. The orchestra is conducted by Dr. Karen Griebling. (Taken for letter grade-only, with ¼ credit weight.)

The Wind Ensemble is an auditioned group composed of students from a wide variety of majors on campus. Drawing from symphonic band, wind ensemble, and chamber winds repertoire, the ensemble performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works. The Wind Ensemble performs four concerts annually and rehearses 80 minutes three times per week. It is conducted by Dr. Gretchen Renshaw. (Taken for letter grade-only, with ¼ credit weight.)

Piano students may receive music activity credit if they rehearse and accopany lessons for at least four hours each week during the course of a semester. Must be taken for a grade.

One half-hour instruction weekly. Fee: Private instruction, $150 per semester. Fee is waived for students who must study piano or voice in order to complete MUSI 201 or MUSI 202 successfully. Private and class instruction in piano, organ, voice, string, wind, and percussion instruments. Adequate piano proficiency is a prerequisite for organ study. Three hours practice (30 minutes daily for six days) required each week. Non-majors and music majors taking MUSA 300 in a secondary area may elect to take MUSA 200 on a credit-only basis. In this case the student must declare intention to take this course for credit only within the first two weeks of the semester at the Office of the Registrar. All other policies regarding Credit Only courses also apply.

One hour instruction weekly. Fee: $300 per semester. Private instruction in piano, organ, voice, and string, wind, and percussion instruments. Adequate piano proficiency is a prerequisite for organ study. Six hours practice (60 minutes daily for six days) required each week. Students may enroll in MUSA 400 only after successful completion of an audition before the music faculty. MUSA 400 is intended primarily for music majors and minors. After successful completion of the audition, non-majors may enroll in MUSA 400 if there is space available. MUSA 400 is a graded music activity course.