Siena Heights University
MMM 111
BEGINNING CLASS GUITAR
2
The student will develop basic performance skills on guitar. Students will be expected to memorize fingerings and
chord fingering, develop strumming techniques, fingering technique eye/hand coordination skills and play, with
accuracy, elementary songs and simple melodies. Students will be expected to develop a notebook with literature.
One hour of daily practice is the minimal requirement.
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: $50
Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
Course is offered: Uncertain
MMM 112
CLASS PIANO FOR MUSIC MAJORS I
1
The course is focused on the development of piano skills for music majors. Students will learn scales and chord
progressions in all keys. They will develop the skills to pass the Piano Proficiency Exam, which is an integral part
of the music major program.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
MMM 113
BEGINNING CLASS PIANO
2
The student will develop basic finger coordination and play with accuracy beginning major scales, finger
exercises, and simple piano pieces. He/she will harmonize basic melodies using the three primary chords in the
keys of C Major, G Major, and F Major. He/she will transpose melodies in easy keys. One hour of daily practice
required. Open to all students. Does not apply to piano major or minor.
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: $50
Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
MMM 114
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
3
The course is designed to acquaint students with the elements of music and primary musical periods of traditional
Western classical music. The course will include a brief overview of major composers though class lectures,
readings, discussions, and listening. Students will be required to attend live performances and complete research
papers and/or oral presentations pertinent to the course material.
Prerequisite: None
Liberal Arts: Fine/Performing Arts
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
MMM 115
INSIDE THE MUSIC BUSINESS
3
The student will investigate the structure and function of each kind of company that makes up today’s music
industry; copyright basics; contract issues in management, song writing, and recording artist agreements; basic
demographics; personal career management and development.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: Uncertain
MMM 116
STRINGS TECHNIQUES AND PEDAGOGY
The student will learn to play string instruments with special attention to specific problems presented by the
instrument. The student will also identify and analyze pedagogy, materials, methods, and maintenance of the
specific instruments.
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: $50
Course is offered: Uncertain 2
MMM 117
BRASS TECHNIQUES AND PEDAGOGY
The student will learn to play brass instruments with special attention to specific problems presented by the
instrument. The student will also identify and analyze pedagogy, materials, methods, and maintenance of the
specific instruments. 2
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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