MULTI-STYLE-STRINGS-BA
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
MDT 167 | World Music | 3 |
MDT 121 | (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters) | 0.5 |
MDT 122 | Applied Music I | 1.5 |
MDT 123 | Applied Music II | 1.5 |
MDT 222 | Applied Music III | 1.5 |
MDT 223 | Applied Music IV | 1.5 |
MDT 322 | Applied Music V | 1.5 |
MDT 324 | Applied Music VI | 1.5 |
MDT 422 | Applied Music VII | 1.5 |
MDT 424 | Applied Music VIII | 1.5 |
MDT 131 | Harmony I | 2 |
MDT 133 | Harmony II | 2 |
MDT 231 | Harmony III | 2 |
MDT 233 | Harmony IV | 2 |
MDT 132 | Ear-Training I | 2 |
MDT 134 | Ear-Training II | 2 |
MDT 232 | Ear-Training III | 2 |
MDT 234 | Ear-Training IV | 2 |
MDT 135 | Keyboard Method I | 1 |
MDT 136 | Keyboard Method II | 1 |
MDT 235 | Keyboard Method III | 1 |
MDT 236 | Keyboard Method IV | 1 |
MDT 259 | Musical Composition | 2 |
MDT 268 | Computer Music I | 3 |
MDT 269 | Computer Music II | 3 |
MDT 329 | Music History before 1750 | 3 |
MDT 330 | Music History after 1750 | 3 |
MDT 337 | Form & Analysis | 2 |
MDT 353 | The Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
MDT 384 | Arts Management I | 3 |
MDT 385 | Arts Management II | 3 |
MDT 183 | Chamber Ensembles (0.5 credit/semester for 4 semesters) | 0.5 |
MDT 184 | Chamber Ensembles (1 credit/semester for 4 semesters) | 1 |
MDT 199 | Jazz Combos (Could be taken in replacement of MDT 183) | 0.5 |
MDT 200 | Jazz Combos (Could be taken in place of MDT 184) | 1 |
MDT TBD TECHNOLGY IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND COMPOSITION | ||
Large Ensemble (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters) | 4-8 | |
MDT TBD MULTI-STYLE ORCHESTRA | ||
MDT 159 | New Jersey City University Orchestra | 0.5 |
MDT 161 | Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 181 | Theatre Orchestra | 0.5 |
MDT 182 | Theatre Orchestra | 1 |
MDT 197 | Jazz Ensemble | 0.5 |
MDT 198 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
Music, Dance, and Theatre Electives | ||
Electives from any area | 19 | |
MDT 106 | Jazz History | 3 |
MDT 109 MUSICAL IMPROVISATION |
Upon completion of the Music B.A. program, students will be able to:
1. Meet standards of musical performance
SLO 1a. DEMONSTRATE professional, entry-level competencies in the major area, including technical mastery
SLO 1b. DEMONSTRATE successful achievement of artistic and intellectual goals
SLO 1c. APPRAISE repertoire in multiple styles of music
SLO 1d. EXECUTE nontraditional techniques including percussive bow or left hand; chop; strumming; microtonal; scordatura.
2. Demonstrate competence in content-based areas of music history, theory, pedagogy, music technology and analysis.
SLO 2a. ANALYZE elements and organizational patterns of music and their interaction, employing this understanding in aural, verbal, and visual analyses and applications.
SLO 2b. RECOGNIZE music according to historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts, including culture and history from diverse perspectives.
SLO 2c. APPLY relevant forms of music technology, including their basic functions and integrative nature.
SLO 2d. EVALUATE musical performances, literature, and technologies.
3. Demonstrate competence in skill-based areas of ear training/sight singing, improvisation, composition, and keyboard competency.
SLO 3a. CREATE arrangements and orchestrations implementing multiple styles, improvisation and technology
SLO 3b. EMPLOY a level of competency in diverse styles of improvisation
SLO 3c. DEMONSTRATE a fundamental proficiency in keyboard skills.
SLO 3d. APPLY the research skills necessary for musical and contextual understanding of musical elements and relevance.
SLO 3E. SUMMARIZE the skills necessary to effectively and artistically lead a collaborative rehearsal.
4. Comprehensive skills and knowledge needed to understand how the music industry functions.
SLO 4a. ILUSTRATE knowledge of how to transact business-related issues including contracting productions and negotiating fees
SLO 4b. ORGANIZE collaborations with musicians and artists of stylistically diverse backgrounds
SLO 4c. DEVELOP online production campaign including blogging, podcasts, social media
SLO 4c. Apply basic concepts of marketing, promotion, accounting, and management.