Music Courses

MUSI 1100 – Music Appreciation (3)
A course for the non-music major designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of music. It covers fundamentals, terminologies, forms and styles, with an emphasis on listening.
* Lecture 3 hours. IAI F1 900

MUSI 1101 – Music Theory I (3)
This course is designed to further develop a student's background in music theory and provide the student with the foundational knowledge they will need to be a more effective writer and player. The basic elements of music theory including: melody, harmony, rhythm, and form will be examined in this course.  *Lecture 3 hours

MUSI 1102 – Music Theory II (3)
A continuation of MUSI 1101, exploring music theory in further depth leading toward an understanding of the structure and function of chords and the eventual analysis and composition of music.  *Lecture 3 hours

MUSI 2101 – Music Theory III (3)
A continuation of MUSI 1102, with an emphasis on the analysis and writing of advanced harmonic progressions and the process of modulation to both close and distant keys, this course is designed to further develop a student’s skills in music theory and provide an intermediate knowledge necessary to be a more effective writer and performer.  Also included is an introduction to part writing procedures for instrumental music.  This is the third of a four-semester sequence of courses which must be taken concurrently with Aural Skills III (MUSI 2103).  *Lecture 3 hours

MUSI 2102 – Music Theory IV (3)
A continuation of MUSI 2101, with an emphasis on the analysis and writing of complex and chromatic harmonies and key modulations using various augmented sixth chords, this course provides the student advanced techniques and analysis skills in music theory necessary to be a more effective writer and performer. This is the forth of a four-semester sequence of courses which must be taken concurrently with Aural Skills IV (MUSI 2106).  *Lecture 3 hours

MUSI 1103 – Aural Skills I (1)
A laboratory course designed to compliment Music Theory I.  This course is designed to help develop the skill of sight singing; emphasis in ear training, sight singing, and keyboarding skills. This is the first of a four-semester sequence of courses which should be taken concurrently with Music Theory I (MUSI 1101).  *Lab 2 hours

MUSI 1106 – Aural Skills II (1)
A laboratory course designed to compliment Music Theory II.  This course is designed to further develop the skill of sight singing; emphasis in ear training, sight singing, and dictation.  This is the second of a four-semester sequence of courses which should be taken concurrently with Music Theory II (MUSI 1102).  *Lab 2 hours

MUSI 2103 – Aural Skills III (1)
A laboratory course designed to compliment Music Theory III.  This course is designed to further develop the skill of sight singing; emphasis in ear training, sight singing, and dictation. This is the third of a four-semester sequence of courses which must be taken concurrently with Music Theory III (MUSI 2101). 
*Lab 2 hours

MUSI 2106 – Aural Skills IV (1)
A laboratory course designed to compliment Music Theory IV.  This course is designed to further develop the skill of sight singing; emphasis in ear training, sight singing, and dictation. This is the forth of a four-semester sequence of courses which must be taken concurrently with Music Theory IV (MUSI 2102). 
*Lab 2 hours
MUSI 1105 – Practicum In Music Theater (3)
This course is a music practicum course for students involved in the Rend Lake College Madrigal Dinner Theatre.  Through directed work on music productions, the student will gain singing, acting, playing in an ensemble, and/or technical skills.  Hours to be arranged with the music director.  (Repeatable for up to 6 hours)  * Lab 6 hours

MUSI 1109 – Music Fundamentals (3)
A course for the non-music major designed as an introduction to beginning notation, ear training, sight singing and fundamental harmonic study. Emphasis is placed upon practical usage of music theory concepts through the keyboard, recorder and other musical instruments. (Recommended as a transfer course for elementary and special education majors.) * Lecture 3 hours

MUSI 1110 – Introduction to American Music (3)
This course is a historical survey of American popular music and its heritage. Emphasis is placed on terminology, forms and styles, with special emphasis on listening. * Lecture 3 hours. IAI F1 904

MUSI 1120 – Applied Music (Private Voice) (1 - 2)
The study of applied music through a weekly, 30 minute private lesson.  This course will provide the student with instruction in vocal technique, stylistic interpretation of assigned literature, discussion of its historical context, guidance in pronunciation and comprehension of text, and communication through both sound and sight from the recital stage. *Lab 2 - 4 hours

MUSI 1145 – Piano Class I (1)
This course is designed for the student to have an opportunity to learn the basic principles of piano playing.  Beginning with note reading, it progresses next to sight reading, technical exercise to aid in the development of skills used in the playing of the instrument, and ultimately, the addition of beginning piano repertoire.  *Lab 2 hours

MUSI 1163 – Community Orchestra (1)
The Community Orchestra performs in concert and at various college functions, striving to build a high-quality repertoire. The organization is designed to provide a performing outlet to talented college and community musicians. Repeatable once. * Lab 2 hours

MUSI 1164 – Instrumental Ensemble (1)
This course is open to Rend Lake College students and the community by permission of the director. It provides an opportunity for continued development of instrumental performance ability. Functioning every semester, the group performs in various styles. Repeatable once. * Lab 2 hours

MUSI 1166 – Community Chorus (1)
Each choral organization performs in concerts and at college functions and strives to build a high-quality repertoire representative of collegiate or semiprofessional organizations. They are designed to provide a performing outlet for talented college and community musicians. Repeatable once. * Lab 2 hours

MUSI 2120 – Applied Music (Private Voice) (1 - 2)
The continued study of applied music through a weekly, 30 minute private lesson.  This course will provide the student with continued instruction in vocal technique, stylistic interpretation of assigned literature, discussion of its historical context, guidance in pronunciation and comprehension of text, and communication through both sound and sight from the recital stage.  *Lab 2 - 4 hours

MUSI 2163 – Community Orchestra (1)
A continuation of MUSI 1163.  The Community Orchestra performs in concert and at various college functions, striving to build a high-quality repertoire. The organization is designed to provide a performing outlet to talented college and community musicians. Repeatable once. * Lab 2 hours

 

MUSI 2164 – Instrumental Ensemble (1)
A continuation of MUSI 1164. This course provides opportunity for continued and advanced development of instrumental performance ability. Functioning every semester, the group performs in various styles. Repeatable once. * Lab 2 hours

MUSI 2166 – Community Chorus (1)
A continuation of MUSI 1166. Each choral organization performs in concerts and at college functions and strives to build a high-quality repertoire representative of collegiate or semiprofessional organizations. They are designed to provide a performing outlet for talented college and community musicians. Repeatable once. * Lab 2 hours