A fundamental course in notation, rhythm and meter, scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and Roman numeral labeling and analysis. Throughout the core-theory curriculum, students are introduced to the styles, forms, and compositional procedures of music and analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.

Development of fundamental skills introduced in Materials of Music I including two-part and four-part writing, counterpoint, and principles of diatonic harmony. Throughout the core-theory curriculum, students are introduced to the styles, forms, and compositional procedures of music and analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.

Introduction to rhythm performance in takadimi and other methods, and listening in metric contexts.

Introduction to singing in solfeg and listening in diatonic and basic chromatic contexts.

A fundamental course to acquaint students of voice with correct standard English diction and to familiarize them with the International Phonetic Alphabet as a clear system of notating speech sounds. Open to all students registered for vocal instruction.

Introduction to the relationship between music and society, culture, history. Introduction to musicologies: the varied ways of exploring music cultures and the fundamental modes of inquiry into the field.

A course designed to acquaint the student with the song literature from the 17th century to the present. Interpretation, style and program building are studied.

This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth study of a particular topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.

A beginning course in acting intended as a practical basis for future study in acting, directing and related areas. Coursework on such topics as voice and movement, script analysis and realistic characterization lead to a heightened awareness of creativity and more proficient performing.

This course is designed to prepare students for the dance portion of musical theatre auditions, including study of jazz, tap and modern styles. Students will develop flexibility, strength and control, and demonstrate basic dance terminology. Students may perform as a solo artists, with a dance partner, and as an ensemble member. Students taking the 4-credit option will choreograph and perform additional and/or original work.

Students will continue the exploration of self from beginning acting, exploring the relationship of the actor to the song by examining intention, relationship and environment while working on scenes together. Students will be expected to complete both analytical and performance objectives. Performance projects will also include in-class rehearsals and a public performance-level showcase. The course will center on the performance of two songs, one duet and an audition package. This is an upper-level acting class and as such we will be treating it as a studio class.

This course documents the completion of three semesters of significant involvement in Concordia Theatre productions.

This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct an in-depth study of a particular topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Contact department or program chair for more information.