The Senior Capstone Experience may be fulfilled bywriting an extensive research paper or an extendedcomposition; by presenting a research paper inconjunction with a lecture recital; by performingan hour-long solo recital; or by combining a halfrecital with a research paper.

An introduction to music including the study ofnotation, the basic elements of music theory,terminology, instrumentation, form, and the basicstyle periods. Representative works are examined,and the aesthetics of music are considered.Intended for students with little or no backgroundin music.

An introduction to music of the world, includingpopular, folk, religious and classical traditions.Explores the way ethnomusicologists organize andanalyze knowledge about the world, whileinvestigating the ways music acquires meaning inperformances that are socially, historically, andculturally situated.

An examination of popular music in America fromthe 1830s through the modern day. With aparticular emphasis being placed on the 1950s and1960s, students will develop an understanding ofthe cultural, political, and economic forces ofthese eras and will examine how popular musichistory intersects with all aspects of Americanhistory and culture. This course also examinesseveral important threads in popular musichistory, including the ever-present, but everchanging, role of race relations, the impact ofevolving technologies, and the history of themusic industry. In addition to reading theassigned textbook, students are also asked towatch/listen to important archival performances,televised interviews with notable musicians,radio interviews with scholars of popularculture, and other relevant primary sources.

The basic goal in music theory courses is to focuson the growth and development in the areas ofcomprehension, skills, and creativity. Theacademic approach is to study and apply principlesof melodic, harmonic, contrapuntal and formalstructures, which are basic to musical compositionand essential to the serious musician. The lectureportion of this course will focuses on theelements of diatonic harmony through part-writing,formal analysis, and composition. The ear-trainingportion focuses on the development of intervals,triads, rhythmic study/dictation, melodicdictation, and sight-singing. Recommended forparticipants in performance groups.

As a continuation of MUS 131, Music Theory IIcontinues the development of music comprehensionthrough theory lectures/exercises and aural skillstraining. The lecture portion of this coursefocuses on part writing, the study of diatonicharmony, and formal analysis. The ear-trainingportion of this course focuses on the continuationand development of intervals, triads, seventhchords, melodic dictation, harmonic dictation,rhythmic dictation, as well as sight-singing andrhythmic studies. Recommended for participants inperformance groups. Prerequisite: MUS 131(Students who have a strong background in theorymay take an examination to receive advancedstanding and exemption from this prerequisite).

Class Piano I introduces the art of piano playingthrough establishing fundamentals in proper pianotechnique and facility. Simplified classical andpopular literature is taught in conjunction withfundamental music theory, technique, rhythmicexercises, and sight-reading. This class isdesigned for students who have never played thepiano and have no prior formal piano study.

Class Guitar I offers group instruction in thefundamental principles of playing the guitar. Students are introduced to a variety of stylesand techniques for the guitar and learn to readstandard notation and tablature. Course goals areto develop and improve technical skills andmusicality, while gaining a deeper understandingof music theory, fretboard harmony, andperformance practice of various stylistic periodsand musical genres. No prior experience isrequired.

A period course in music history or an offering insome other specific area of interest, such asconducting, composition, or independent research.

An examination of music in Western culture fromits roots in ancient Greece to 1750. This coursecovers the Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, andBaroque periods of music history. Areas of focusinclude the transformation of musical languageand form, notions of musical creativity, musicand politics, and the sociology of listening.These themes will are explored through closereadings and analyses of significant musical,literary and philosophical works. This courserequires that students have an advanced knowledgein reading and writing music notation.

An examination of music in Western culture fromthe end of the Classical to the Romantic periods.Areas of focus include the transformation ofmusical language and form, notions of musicalcreativity, music and politics, and the sociologyof listening. These themes are explored throughclose readings and analyses of significantmusical, literary and philosophical works. Thiscourse requires that students have anadvancedknowledge in reading and writing music notation.

An examination of music in Western culture since1900. This course covers Impressionism, Modalism,Expressionism, Free Atonality, Modernism,Neoclassicism, Nationalism, Minimalism, andPostmodernism. Areas of focus include thetransformation of musical language and form,notions of musical creativity, music and politics,and the sociology of listening. These themes areexplored through close readings and analyses ofsignificant musical, literary and philosophicalworks. This course requires that students have anadvanced knowledge in reading and writing musicnotation.

Jazz is both a uniquely American style as well asan international collaboration. Beginning with anexamination of the roots and antecedents of jazzin the mid-1800s, students learn the artisticcontributions of many notable instrumentalists,vocalists, bandleaders and arrangers. Particularemphasis is placed upon understanding the musicaland social forces that influenced each artist, andthe role of each artist in encouraging innovationand development within this art form. Priormusical experience is not required.

Upon completion of Music Theory I and II, studentshave gained a basic knowledge of diatonicharmony. Music Theory III delves into moreadvanced topics addressing diatonic and chromaticharmonies, as well as large-scale form. Thelecture portion of this course focuses on moreadvanced work in diatonic harmony, includingapplied chords, modulation, form, modal mixture,and other chromatic harmony. This is accomplishedthrough part-writing, formal analysis, andcomposition. The ear-training portion will focuson the continued development of intervals, triads,rhythmic study/dictation, melodic dictation,harmonic dictation, and sight-singing.

A study of basic conducting skills, score reading,rehearsal techniques, and the elements ofarranging.

This course gives an overview of major topicsin creativity: the pleasures and pitfalls as wellas effective strategies to use in creative work.Each week we tackle another issue and explore waysto approach creativity in the broadest sense. Atthe same time students work on self-directedprojects throughout the semester (largely outsideof class time), submit weekly progress updates,and periodically share with the class. By the endof the semester students have a range of tools andhands-on experiences to return to again and againin their future creative work.Prerequisite: Onecourse of Studio Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, orCreative Writing, or permission of the instructor.

Class Piano II teaches the art of piano playingthrough establishing fundamentals in proper pianotechnique and facility. This course is acontinuation of Class Piano I and is designed forstudents who already possess basic piano skills.Intermediate level classical and popularliterature is taught in conjunction withfundamental music theory, technique, rhythmicexercises, and sight-reading.

Class Guitar II offers Intermediate/advanced groupguitar instruction. In a group setting, studentslearn music from various stylistic periods andgenres and continue to develop technical andmusical skills on the guitar.

This course provides an opportunity forsinger-actors to develop the skills to besuccessful performers, practitioners, anddirectors in the world of musical theater. Theclass format is hands-on and practicum based. Itis highly interactive, requiring students come toeach class session prepared to sing, act, andcritique one another. Additionally, students areexpected to participate in one or moreperformances. These may include a Cabaret, aconcert production of a musical, a staged readingof a musical, or a full-blown production, withstaging, scenery, costumes, and lights.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. One hour ofdaily practice per half-hour lesson is expected.All 200-level courses in applied music are onecredit. There is an additional fee of $360 foreach applied music course. Music majors areexempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 30-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

This ensemble focuses on learning to perform thepanpipe music of South American Andeancommunities, a diverse culture comprising theSouth American countries of Bolivia, Columbia,Ecuador, and Peru. Open to all. No prior musicalexperience required.

The Symphonic Band studies and performs concertband and wind ensemble music from various musicalperiods. Membership is open to qualified students.

The Washington College Steel Band (SteelRevolution) offers students an opportunity toexplore the Trinidadian steel band tradition, aswell as classical and popular arrangements andtranscriptions. Students learn to perform onsteel band instruments and study the social,historical, and cultural context of the ensemble.Readings, recordings, and video viewingssupplement in-class instruction. The ensemblewill present public performances.

By the Edo period (1603-1868), three instrumentshad emerged from various directions to becomepopular among the Japanese people. The koto, a13-string zither, the shamisen, a 3-stringbanjo-like instrument, and the shakuhachi, a ZenBuddhist bamboo flute. In this new ensemble,students are introduced to these instruments, andhave the opportunity to research, write about, andlearn how to perform on an instrument of thestudent's choice. Students also learn the uniquenotation systems of each instrument and gain adeep understanding of Japanese traditional arts inrelation to the social, ideological, and culturaldevelopment of Japanese traditional aesthetics.

The Jazz Ensemble presents programs each semesterand plays at various College functions throughoutthe year. Membership is open to qualifiedstudents.

The College Chorus performs music from allprincipal style periods. Membership is open toall students.

The Early Music Consort is an instrumentalensemble that performs music from the MiddleAges, Renaissance, and Baroque eras on periodinstruments. Membership is open to qualifiedstudents.

The ensemble focuses primarily on Cuban drum andsong traditions associated with rumba andSanteria. Musical literacy is not a requirement;instead, rhythms and melodies will be transmittedvia the oral traditions that are prevalent inCuba. Membership is open to all students.

A learning contract is developed prior toenrollment in an internship. Evaluation of studentperformance is completed by the faculty mentorbased on fulfillment of the contract terms andwritten evaluation by the internship sitesupervisor. 45 hours are required for eachcredit. Students must be enrolled in the course,prior to beginning work. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail.

The String Orchestra studies and performsorchestral music from various musical periods.Membership is open to qualified students.

A period course in music history or an offering insome other specific area of interest, such asconducting, composition, or independent research.

An agreement between a sponsoring faculty memberand a student researching a topic of interest thatis relevant to a student's major or minor.Research is conducted off-campus. Students mustbe enrolled before the research can begin. GradedA-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required percredit.

An agreement between a sponsoring faculty memberand a student researching a topic of interest thatis relevant to a student's major or minor.Research is conducted off-campus. Students mustbe enrolled before the research can begin. GradedA-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required percredit.

Students are introduced to ethnomusicologicaltheory and method, while focusing on the musicalpractices of selected regions in South andCentral America and the Caribbean. Folk, ritual,popular, and art/classical traditions are examinedin the contexts of cultural issues such as beliefsystems, politics, aesthetics, and identity.

Using selected musical areas from Asia, thiscourse introduces and reinforces the basicconcepts of ethnomusicology and trains students todevelop listening and musicological analyticalskills. We examine folk, ritual, popular, andart/classical traditions in the contexts ofcultural issues, such as belief systems, politics,aesthetics, and identity.

Using music, ritual, and liturgical analyses,this course investigates the historical, social,political, and intellectual circumstances thatled to the eventual success of Christianity as amajor religion of the world. Examples are drawnfrom Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism.

This course introduces students toanthropological, ethnomusicological, andethnochoreological ethnographic fieldwork methods,including participant observation, ethnographicinterviews, and audio/video documentationtechniques. Students are exposed to bothAfro-Cuban religious and Cuban popular expressiveforms. Students learn about the interrelatednessof music, dance, visual arts, ritual, andreligious beliefs, as well as Cuban views on Cubanculture, gender, and race. Students attend/observeboth formal and informal music performances andtake music and dance lessons where they will havean opportunity to engage musicians on a one-on-onebasis. In addition to music-oriented activities,students learn about Cuba's cultural and economichistory by exploring Havana's rich museums,monuments, and plazas. By permission of the instructor.

A study of the principles of musical organizationthrough analysis of compositions from diverseperiods in music history.

A study of a variety of technologies associatedwith music recording, post-production, performanceand composition. Students will become familiarwith advanced software, a variety of recordingequipment, and MIDI peripherals. Potentialstudents must first demonstrate competency as aninstrumental or vocal performer.

Advanced study of conducting skills, scorereading, and rehearsal techniques.

This course explores various aspects ofleadership, management, and entrepreneurship forthe visual and performing arts. Students learn howarts organizations define themselves, makedecisions, and plan for the future. Topicsmay include: leadership & governance, mission &strategy, program planning & evaluation,intellectual property & contracting, marketing &public relations, and/or budgeting & fundraising.This course has no curricular prerequisite, butrequires a baseline interest in and understandingof the arts.

A learning contract is developed prior toenrollment in an internship. Evaluation of studentperformance is completed by the faculty mentorbased on fulfillment of the contract terms andwritten evaluation by the internship sitesupervisor. 45 hours are required for eachcredit. Students must be enrolled in the course,prior to beginning work. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail.

A period course in music history or an offering insome other specific area of interest, such asconducting, composition, or independent research.

An agreement between a sponsoring faculty memberand a student researching a topic of interest thatis relevant to a student's major or minor.Research is conducted off-campus. Students mustbe enrolled before the research can begin. GradedA-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required percredit.

An agreement between a sponsoring faculty memberand a student researching a topic of interest thatis relevant to a student's major or minor.Research is conducted off-campus. Students mustbe enrolled before the research can begin. GradedA-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required percredit.

This course provides experiential learning formajors and minor through participation in musicdepartment events. By enrolling in this course,students commit to completing all requiredactivities during the indicated semester. Courserequirements are clearly outlined by theinstructor(s) at the beginning of the semester.These requirements typically include: attendanceat concerts, attendance at department-sponsoredlectures/masterclasses, and attending generalinformation meetings. This is a zero-credit courseand is graded pass/fail. Majors must enroll in andpass the course four times; minors must enroll andpass twice.

This course examines the formation of thediscipline of ethnomusicology through a survey ofits history, theory, and methodology. Studentsread and discuss the works of major scholars inthe field and examine the interdisciplinary natureof ethnomusicology, particularly its relationshipwith historical musicology, anthropology,folklore, linguistics, and cultural studies.Research projects complement theoreticaldiscussions and technical activities associatedwith the field such as fieldwork, ethnography,historical research, and transcription.

A study of the fundamentals of instrumentation,orchestration, and arranging.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

Instruction in applied music solves technicalproblems, develops knowledge of the literature,and teaches performance techniques. Two hours ofdaily practice per hour lesson is expected. All400-level courses in applied music are twocredits. There is an additional fee of $720 foreach 400-level applied music course. Music majorsare exempted from paying this fee. This courseconsists of a weekly 60-minute individual lessonand is open to all students.

The Washington College Jazz Combo allows advancedjazz students to perform various styles of jazzliterature, including standards, originalcompositions and arrangements. Ample opportunityis given for improvisation. The Combo presentsprograms each semester and performs at variousCollege functions throughout the year. Theensemble is open to students through auditions,which take place at the beginning of eachsemester.

Chamber Singers perform music from all principalperiods and performs both on and off campus. Theensemble is open to students through auditions,which take place at the beginning of eachsemester.

Various woodwind, brass, and string ensembles(duets, trios, quartets, quintets) perform inrecitals throughout the year. The ensembles areopen to students through auditions, which takeplace at the beginning of each semester.

A learning contract is developed prior toenrollment in an internship. Evaluation of studentperformance is completed by the faculty mentorbased on fulfillment of the contract terms andwritten evaluation by the internship sitesupervisor. 45 hours are required for eachcredit. Students must be enrolled in the course,prior to beginning work. Graded A-F or Pass/Fail.

A period course in music history or an offering insome other specific area of interest, such asconducting, composition, or independent research.

An agreement between a sponsoring faculty memberand a student researching a topic of interest thatis relevant to a student's major or minor.Research is conducted off-campus. Students mustbe enrolled before the research can begin. GradedA-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required percredit.

An agreement between a sponsoring faculty memberand a student researching a topic of interest thatis relevant to a student's major or minor.Research is conducted off-campus. Students mustbe enrolled before the research can begin. GradedA-F or Pass/Fail. 45 hours are required percredit.

An agreement between a sponsoring faculty and astudent letting the student study a topic ofinterest not offered at WC. 45 hours are requiredper credit.