Cora Jean Oxler, M.M.
Instructor
Voice & Ear Training/Sight Singing Courses

Private Voice | Freshman Ear Training & Sight Singing | Sophomore Ear Training and Sight Singing | Music Appreciation | Italian Diction

Private Voice

• COURSE NUMBER: MUSI 1181, 1182, 1281, 1282, 2181, 2182, 2281, 2282
• COURSE NAME: Applied Voice
• SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 1or 2
• PREREQUISITE: None

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The study of the art of singing in the bel canto style including breath control, breath support, vowel formation and other techniques of vocal production through vocal exercises tailored to the individual needs of each student and the study of the art song literature from the English, Italian, German and French repertoires.

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Freshman Ear Training & Sight Singing

• COURSE NUMBER: MUSI 1116
• COURSE NAME: Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing
• SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: I
• PREREQUISITE: Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 1311

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation in the major and minor keys, and sight singing in the treble and bass clefs.

*Required of music majors.

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• COURSE NUMBER: MUSI 1117
•  COURSE NAME: Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing
•  SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 1
•  PREREQUISITE: MUSI 1116, Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 1312

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The continued study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation in the major and minor keys, and sight singing in the treble and bass, alto and tenor clefs.

*Required of music majors.

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Sophomore Ear Training and Sight Singing

• COURSE NUMBER: MUSI 2116
• COURSE NAME: Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing
• SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 1 or 2
• PREREQUISITE: MUSI 1117, Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 2311

Description of Course: A continuation of dictation and sight singing studies, including syncopation, modulation, seventh chords, secondary dominants and the church modes.
Required of music majors.

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Sophomore Ear Training and Sight Singing

• COURSE NUMBER: MUSI 2118
• COURSE NAME: Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing
• SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 1
• PREREQUISITE: MUSI 2116, Must be taken concurrently with 2312

Description of Course: A continuation of dictation and sight singing studies, including secondary function chords, chromatic intervals, twentieth century techniques, atonal melodies and complex rhythms. Required of music majors.

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Music Appreciation

• COURSE NUMBER: MUSI 1306
• COURSE NAME: Music Appreciation 
• SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3
• PREREQUISITE: None

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: A foundation in the enjoyment and understanding of music through the study of changes in Western music from the Middle Ages to the present time making use of recorded examples.

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Italian Diction

• COURSE NUMBER: MUSI 1160
• COURSE NAME: Italian Diction
• SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: I
• PREREQUISITE: None

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: A detailed study of Italian diction as it is applied to vocal literature. The course includes pronunciation of Italian vowels, consonants, and semi-consonants, as well as familiarization with and memorization of the rules governing pronunciation. Examination will include both written and oral portions. (Offered every other year in the Spring semester)

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