MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (NCE)
1. Welcome Address
It is my pleasure as Head of Department to welcome you to the Department of Music, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. The Department offers NCE programme / BA Ed degree in Music.
The Department is dedicated to providing high quality inclusive, education, research opportunities and mentorship to students who are prospective leaders of tomorrow.
You are welcome to explore our website for more information about our programmes. We look forward to integrate you into our Department for an exciting academic journey into Music Education.
Thanks for your interest in our Department.
2. Briefs About the Department
The department offers NCE programme /BA Ed degree. In an attempt to do this, the department aims at producing graduates of Music education who will be competent in Music both theoretical and practical aspects of African and Western music with an understanding of the art and science of music and a grasp of the tools for the appreciation, analysis and practice of World and African music in particular.
In addition, the department is equipped with highly qualified music professionals in both African and Western music. More so, for over three decades, the department has graduated over 300 students who are making waves all over the universe.
3 Philosophy, Vision and Mission of the Department
The programme’s philosophy is in line with the National Philosophy of Education in the country. The Vision and Mission of Music Education are as follows:
(a) To prepare and produce graduates of Music Education who will be competent in Music both in a global sense and in a continental African sense with an understanding of the art and science of music and a grasp of the tools for the appreciation, analysis and practice of World Music and African Music and an ability to communicate these principles to others.
(b) To prepare students for professions in the practice or teaching of Music at various levels in the field of education, other avenues of private and public use and in entertainment.
(c) To lay a foundation for music students at postgraduate and other levels in Music leading to professions in Music including teaching at the tertiary level.
4. History of the Department
The department was established in 1979 at the temporary site (Ajagba) with only two students and two full-time lecturers. The lecturers were Mr M.A.Hastrup who was also the pioneer Head of department, Mr Okitipi, Mr S.A. Adeyera and Mr. S.O. Afolabi joined as part-time lecturers in 1989 and 1991 respectively. In 1983, both S.A.Adeyera and Mr.S.O. Afolabi were appointed as full-time lecturers while Mr. G.A.Ogundiran was appointed as Instructor. Mr.A.E. Olabiwonninu joined in 1996 as Music Scribe. Since then, there has been improvement in the number of staff and students.
In 1993, the department was given an Interim Accreditation, and in 1996, it received full a Accreditation. Since then, it has been receiving full accreditation from different accreditation panels. By and large, the department continues to develop in all aspects. The department had witnessed nine Headships. Each one of the Heads of Department had contributed his quota to the development of the department to date. The staff members have been working assiduously according to the dictate of their various primary statutory duties
Presently, the department has three academic staff and a Music Technologist. The student’s enrolment stands at NCE 1= 8. NCE II=6, NCE III=12.
5. Administrative Structure
The department is headed by Head of Department (HOD) who oversees the administrative and academic affairs at the departmental level. The HOD is being assisted by the Departmental Examination and Result Officers for smooth running of the activities in the department.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
1. The Programmes offered: NCE Music
2. Admission Requirements and expected Programme duration.
As in other Education Arts programmes. 5 Credits pass at O’ Level WASC. / NECO including English Language and a pass in Mathematics at a maximum of two sittings is required for NCE admission.
3. Curriculum / Course Structure
100 LEVEL (NCE I)
S/N COURSE
CODE COURSE TITLE
UNIT STATUS
1 MUS 111 Theory of Music I 1 C
2 MUS 112 Introduction to African Music 1 C
3 MUS 113 Ear- Training & Sight-Reading I 1 C
4 MUS 114 History and Appreciation of Western Music 1 1 C
5 MUS 115 Applied Music I 1 C
6 MUS 116 Ensemble Music Studies I 1 C
7 MUS 121 Theory of Music II 1 C
8 MUS 122 African Music and Appreciation II 1 C
9 MUS 128 Music Methodology I 1 C
Total Units 9
200 LEVEL (NCE II)
S/N Course Code Course Title Units Status
1 MUS 211 Theory of Music III 1 C
2 MUS 212 African Music and Entrepreneurship 1 C
3 MUS 215 Applied Music III 1 C
4 MUS 217 Music Technology 1 C
5 MUS 218 Music Methodology II 1 C
6 MUS 221 Theory of Music IV 1 C
7 MUS 222 African Music and Appreciation IV 1 C
8 MUS 225 Applied Music IV 1 C
9 MUS 227 SIWES (Outdoor Practical Experience) 1 C
10 MUS 228 Education Methodology III 1 C
Total Units 10
300 LEVEL (NCE III)
S/N Course Code Course Title Units Status
1 MUS 321 Theory of Music V 1 C
2 MUS 322 Music Business and Multimedia 1 C
3 MUS 323 Elementary Keyboard Harmony 1 C
4 MUS 324 Conducting and Ensemble Management 1 C
5 MUS 325 Applied Music V 1 C
Total Units 5
Total Units Required for Graduation at NCE Level (Music) = 24 Units
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MUS 111 THEORY OF MUSIC I 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Introduction to Music theory: The Staff, Clef, Musical notes / rests and the corresponding values. Pitch, duration amplitude and timbre, accents, rhythm, bars and bar lines, time signatures. Major scales with or without key signature, Signs and abbreviations, etc
MUS 112. INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN MUSIC 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Introduction to Historical development of African Music. Types of African music Folk /traditional, Popular music, African Art music. Characteristics of African music (Folk, popular & African Art) and Classification of African musical instruments: Geographical spread. Appreciation of musical sounds of various African instruments, classification and identification (with emphasis on Nigerian society)
MUS 113. EAR-TRAINING AND SIGHT-READING 1 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Study of tonal relationships within time, pitch and intervals recognition, simple rhythmic and melodic dictations not exceeding 8 bars. Sight-reading of simple melodic in 2/4, ¾ times, not exceeding four bars.
MUS 114. HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF WESTERN MUSIC 1. 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
An outline history of music from through Medieval, through Renaissance to the Baroque periods. A short biography of some important composers of the periods, e.g. Palestrina Dufay, Dunstable, Gibbons, William Byrd, Josquin Deprez, etc. (Reinaissance) Baroque. Handel, Bach, Monte Verdi, Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi etc. Appreciation of musical works of the periods.
MUS 115: APPLIED MUSIC 1 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Individual instruction for beginners on a student’s chosen African or Western instruments. Candidates shall be exposed to basic Piano, Scales and arpeggios of keys: C, G, F and their relative minors. Students should study at least 2 pieces.
MUS 116: ENSEMBLE MUSIC STUDIES 1 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Active participation in the departmental ensembles (African and Western) where the ideas and principles of singing and playing together are emphasised and inculcated eg Choir, Band, African instrumental ensemble and orchestra.
SECOND SEMESTER
MUS 121: THEORY OF MUSIC II 1 UNIT, C (LH:15)
Relative minor scales, chromatic scale, more signs and abbreviations, introduction to intervals, triads, melody writing and scansion.
MUS 122: AFRICAN MUSIC AND APPRECIATION 1 UNIT, C (LH:15)
Functions and uses of music in African society. The application of music and Festivals in Nigeria. Methods of recruiting / training and taxonomy emphasis in Nigeria. Performance practices in African music: Folk / Traditional music and Art music.
MUS 123: EAR-TRAINING AND SIGHT-READING II 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
More work on materials of MUS 113. Aural recognition of triads: Primary triads, II and VI. Recognition of cadences: Perfect, Imperfect, Plagal and Interrupted Cadences. More sight-reading of simple melodies in 2/4. 3/3, and 4/4 times.
MUS 125: APPLIED MUSIC II 1 UNIT, C (LH:15)
Scales and arpeggios: D,B flat major, F minor and G minor, development of fine and good techniques, a good intonation, breathing, etc. Acquisition of repertoire of at least 2 pieces (one African and one Western)
MUS 128: MUSIC METHODOLOGY I 1 UNIT, C (LH:15)
Aims and objectives of music education at the pre-primary and junior secondary school levels. History of music education in Nigeria. Approaches to the teaching of various aspects of music e.g. theory and applied music at the pre-primary and junior secondary levels of education. Introduction to Micro-teaching. The use of song for pre-teaching of other subjects (e.g. Mathematics, English, Social Studies, etc at the pre-primary / primary schools)
FIRST SEMESTER 200 LEVEL
MUS 211: THEORY OF MUSIC AND APPRECIATION III I UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Construction of primary triads-I – IV – V, Voice leading rules. Introduction of 4 parts harmony. Non-harmonic tones: passing tones, neighbouring tones, suspension, anticipation, etc.
MUS 212: AFRICAN MUSIC AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP I UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Cultural heritage inherent in African Music, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic organizations in African Music, relationship between speech and melodic tones. A field trip within and outside location of the College to acquaint students with the fundamentals of music business and media studies, as well as the problems and difficulties associated with the profession. Outline of the activities and attributes of music business, music media director, journalist and broadcaster, music librarian, music critics and public relations.
MUS 215: APPLIED MUSIC III I UNIT, C (LH: 15)
As for MUS 125. In addition, the following keys should be studied – A major, F sharp minor, C minor, chromatic scales. Students should study at least 2 pieces per Semester.
MUS 216: ENSEMBLE MUSIC STUDIES III 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
As in MUS 116. More materials rehearsed and performed
MUS 217: MUSIC TECHNOLOGY I UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Studies in how synthesis tools and software can be used for creative purposes. Methods of digital recording, processing, synthesis, and score typesetting. Studies in the electronic means of creating, filtering and modifying sound. Introduction to digital audio software such as Cakewalk, Cubase, Sonar, Nuendo, Fruity Loops, Finale, Sibelius, Adobe Audition etc and study of factors affecting the fidelity of digital audio sounds. Practical application of the knowledge of electronic techniques and software to produce jingles, film sound tracks, pop songs, multi-media tracks (computer-based orchestration, notation and audition), live electronic music, etc.
MUS 218: MUSIC METHODOLOGY II 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Studies in further approaches to the teaching of other aspects of music, classroom management, extra-curricular organization involving music, preparation / construction of instructional materials /aids, lesson notes, micro-teaching. Motivational, instructional and evaluation techniques, music educational approaches to the teaching of theory at junior secondary school levels of education, methods of teaching music and other subjects, including Christian Religious Studies, History, English, Mathematics, etc.
SECOND SEMESTER 200 LEVEL
MUS 221: THEORY OF MUSIC IV 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
More works on triads and their Inversions. Non-harmonic tones: passing tones, neighboring tones, Suspension, anticipation etc. Introduction to four part harmony: basic harmony rules. Types of 6/4 chords: passing, stationary cadential and arpeggio. Types of motions e.g. similar, and parallel. Setting works to music and scansion. Cadences.
MUS 222: AFRICAN MUSIC AND APPRECLATION IV 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Life and works of some selected Nigerian Folk/Traditional, Popular, and Art musicians: Folk/Traditional musicians-Dan Maraya Jos, Mamman Shata, Ezigbo Obiligbo, Aderonmu, Kokoro. Popoola-Rex Jim Lawson, Victor Uwaifo etc. (Highlife), Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Orlando Juiius, etc. (Afro beat), Shina Peters, Sunny Ade, etc. (Juju).
Sonny Okosun, etc. (Ozzidism), Sikiru Ayinde, etc. (Fuji), Onyeka Onwenu, etc. (Afro Rock). Art-Ayo Bankole, Sam Akpabot, Meki Nzewi, Sam Ojukwu etc. Appreciation of some selected recorded works of the understudied musicians.
MUS 225: APPLIED MUSIC IV 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
As for MUS 215. In addition, the following keys should be studied - A major. F Sharp minor, C minor. Students should study at least 2 pieces.
MUS 227: STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORKEXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Students are expected to go for outdoor practical experience in any of the following media houses: Radio, Television, Recording Studio, Ministry of Art and Culture, Music Technology Workshop, Military Band (Army, Navy, Air Force, Police), Film Industry religious Band, Popular Music Band, Private Organisation, approved standard Choir etc. for at least a period of six (6) weeks.
The attachment will be during the long vacation at the end of second year for 16 weeks.
-To acquaint the students with practical music experience,
-To expose the students to possible areas of interest in music:
-To make the students understand the management of musical enterprises, etc.
MUS 228: MUSIC METHODOLOGY III 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Further approaches to the teaching of other aspects of Music. Classroom Management and extra-curricular organizations, involving music; preparation/construction instructional materials. Motivational, instructional and evaluation techniques. Micro-teaching.
YEAR THREE
FIRST SEMESTER
EDU 311: TEACHING PRACTICE (6 CREDITS)
SECOND SEMESTER
MUS 321: THEORY OF MUSIC V 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Introduction to dominant 7th chord: Characteristic dissonance, inversions, figuration and resolutions. Secondary 7th chord on the supertonic and its inversions. The concept of related keys, simple diatonic modulation to related keys. Harmonization in minor keys.
Analysis of short choral or piano pieces.
MUS 322: MUSIC BUSINESS AND MULTIMEDIA 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Study of talents in pop business and their various duties: professional pop musician, composer-arranger, producer, artiste and repertoire manager, promoter, artiste manager, etc. Studies in patronage, unionism, copyright protection, signing on a label, promo, choosing an Entertainment Law Attorney, publishing, marketing, etc. Studies in choosing various media of dissemination - cassette tapes. LPs. CDs. TV. Radio, Internet, etc and production of video clips, video cassettes, and VCDs.
MUS 323: ELEMENTARY KEYBOARD HARMONY 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
Harmonization of simple melodies at the keyboard using the primary triads e.g. I/i, IV/iv and V. Playing of a given hymn tune.
MUS 324: CONDUCTING AND ENSEMBLE MANAGEMENT 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
In-depth study of conducting: The conductor, skills, functions, endowed and acquired attributes, repertoire, various kinds of ensemble, female voice, male voice, mixed-voice choir, children choir, etc. Practical choral conducting, the rehearsal, planning a programme for concert, and discipline in ensemble: practical conducting examination.
MUS 325: APPLIED MUSIC V 1 UNIT, C (LH: 15)
As for MUS 225 but more advanced pieces. Scales to be practiced are A flat to D flat major, G sharp minor, B flat minor. Students should study at least 2 pieces.
MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (BA Ed)
1 Philosophy and Objectives of the discipline
The programme’s philosophy is in line with the national philosophy of education in the country. The aims and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Education Music are as follows:
a) To prepare and produce graduates of Music Education who will be competent in Music both in a global sense and in a continental African sense with an understanding of the art and science of music and a grasp of the tools for the appreciation, analysis and practice of World Music and African Music and an ability to communicate these principles to others.
b) To prepare students for professions in the practice or teaching of Music at various levels in the field of education, other avenues of private and public use and in entertainment.
c) To lay a foundation for music students at postgraduate and other levels in Music leading to professions in Music including teaching at the tertiary level.
1.1. Basic Admission Requirements and expected Programme duration.
As in other Education Arts programmes. However, a credit pass in music at the Senior School Certificate is required in addition to other requirements.
1.1.2. Learning Outcomes
a) Regime of Subject Knowledge
The graduate of music should be competent in the history, literature and modes of music and should be skilled in music practices in chosen areas.
b) Competencies and Skills:
Cognitive abilities and skills: relating to intellectual tasks including problem solving in the specific discipline.
The graduate of Music should have cognitive abilities and skills in the specific area and the ability to appreciate and in appropriate contents created in Music.
(C ) Practical Skills: relating to the conduct of laboratory or field work or
both in the specific discipline.
The graduate of Music should be either skilled in vocal and/or
instrumental performance or in its appreciation.
(d) General skills: relating to non-subject specific competencies, e.g.
computer literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, communication skills
interpersonal skills, organizational skills, IT skills and life-long learning
abilities.
The graduate of Music of our new twenty-first century should take full
advantage of technological development especially the computer
revolution that has advanced the study of Music. He/she should also be
a problem-solver, a good communicator organizer and innovative.
(e) Behavioural Attributes
The graduate of Music should be able to retire into solitude to reflect
and/or create and should be aware of and respect the needs of fellow
musicians especially in the tasks of group creations. He/she should
encourage creativity and innovativeness in other people.
1.1.3. Attainment Levels
Statement on the minimum levels of the attainment of cognitive and skill competencies for the award of different classes of degrees where applicable.
The students will be judged by the combination of theoretical and practical attainments appropriate to Music in the usual categories of Excellent (First Class), Very Good (Second Class Upper) Good Enough (Second Class Lower), Fair (Third Class), Just Fair (Pass). No inadequate candidate can be awarded a B.A. Degree in Music.
2. Course Structure
Course Structure at 100-Level BA Music Education
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
GST 111 Communication in English I 2 C 30 -
GST 112 Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence 2 C 30 -
GST 113 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 C 30 -
GST 121 Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2 C 30 -
GST 122 Communication in English II 2 C 30 -
EDU 101 Introduction to Teaching Profession 2 C 30 -
EDU 102 Foundations of Education 2 C 30 -
MUS 101 Music as an Art of science 2 C 30 -
MUS 102 Rudiments of Music 2 C 30 -
MUS 103 Foundations of Musicianship I 2 C 30 -
MUS 104 Tonal Harmony I 2 C 30 -
MUS 105 Survey of History of Western Music 2 C 30 -
MUS 106 African Music 2 C 30 -
MUS 107 Basic Piano 2 C 30 -
MUS 108 Elementary Instrument or voice 2 R 30 45
MUS 109 University Chorus 2 R 30 -
MUS110 University Glee Club 2 R 30 -
MUS 111 University Band/Orchestra 2 R 30 -
MUS 112 African Instrumental Ensemble 2 C 30 -
Total Units 38
Course Structure at 200-Level BA Music Education
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
GST 211 Environment and Sustainable Development 2 C 30 -
GST 212 Application of computer 2 C 30 -
GST 222 Peace and Conflict Studies 2 C 30 -
GST 223 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 C 30 -
EDU 201 Educational Psychology I 2 C 30 -
EDU 202 Elements of Special Education 2 C 30 -
EDU 203 Special Methods I 2 C 30 -
MUS 201 Foundations of Musicianship II 2 C 30 -
MUS 202 Tonal Harmony II 2 C 30 -
MUS 203 Modal Counterpoint I 2 R 30 -
MUS 204 Western Music before 1750 2 R 30 -
MUS 205 African Music II 2 C 30 -
MUS 206 Music of other World Cultures 2 R 30 -
MUS 207 Basic Piano Studies II 2 C 30 -
MUS 208 Primary Instrument or Voice 2 R 30 45
MUS 209 Secondary Instrument or Voice 2 R 30 -
MUS 210 Madrigal Group/Chamber Chorus 2 R 30 -
Total Units 34
Course Structure at 300-Level BA Music Education
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
GST 301 Entrepreneurship 2 E 30 45
EDU 300 Teaching Practice I 3 C - 45
EDU 301 Tests and Measurement 2 C 30 -
EDU 302 ICT in Education 2 C 30 -
EDU 303 Special Methods II 2 C 30 -
EDU 304 Curriculum and Instruction I 2 C 30 -
EDU 305 Educational Technology 2 C 30 -
EDU 306 Research Methods and Statistics 2 C 30 -
MUS 301 Introduction to Music Technology 2 C 30 -
MUS 302 Tonal Harmony III 2 C 30 -
MUS 303 Model Counterpoint II 2 C 30 -
MUS 304 Tonal Counterpoint 2 C 30 -
MUS 305 Analysis of Tonal Music 2 R 30 -
MUS 306 Western Music, 1750 – present 2 R 30 -
MUS 307 African Music III (African Music Theory) 2 C 30 -
MUS 308 Afro-American Music 2 R 30 -
MUS 309 Elementary Key-Board Harmony 2 C 30 -
MUS 310 Vocal or Instrumental Ensemble 2 E 30 -
Total Units 37
Course Structure at 400-Level BA Music Education
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
EDU 400 Teaching Practice II 3 C - 45
EDU 401 Curriculum and Instruction II 2 C 30 -
EDU 402 Guidance and Counselling 2 C 30 -
EDU 403 Special Methods III 2 C 30 -
EDU 404 Project 6 C 45 45
EDU 405 Introduction to Education Management 2 C 30 -
MUS 401 Acoustic and Psycho-Acoustic Music 2 C 30 -
MUS 402 Music Technology II 2 C 30 45
MUS 403 20th Century composition techniques 2 C 30 -
MUS 404 Fugue 2 C 30 -
MUS 405 Orchestration 2 R 30 -
MUS 406 Analysis and Analytic Method for 20th Century Music 2 C 30 -
MUS 407 Composition 2 C 30 -
MUS 408 Special Topic in the History of Western Music 2 E 30 -
MUS 409 Historiography of Music 2 R 30 -
MUS 410 Contemporary African Music 2 R 30 -
MUS 411 Key-Board Harmony and Accompaniment 2 C 30 -
MUS 412 Applied Music Coaching 2 R 30 -
MUS 413 Choir Training and Choral Arranging 2 R 30 -
Total Units 43
2.1.2. Course Synopses
MUS 101: Music as an Art and Science (2 Units)(LH: 30)
An inquiry into Music as a humanistic expression. The creative genius of man through the ages and in various races and cultures, employing the elemental tools of rhythm, melody, harmony and tone colour. A non-specialized inquiry into the scientific properties of musical sound (such as frequency and intensity) and their psychological counterparts (such as pitch and volume), and an elementary discussion of musical acoustics.
MUS 102: Rudiments of Music (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Beginning music theory, including notation of rhythms, scales, intervals, chords, and general rudiment of music. Study of musical terms and basic musical forms.
MUS 103: Foundations of Musicianship I (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Ear Training, including notation of rhythms, scales, intervals, and chords. Sight singing and rhythmic coordination of sight and sound. Melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation (including African tunes).
MUS 104: Tonal Harmony I (2 Units) (LH: 30)
Elementary diatonic harmony in 2, 3 and 4 parts employing a harmonic vocabulary up to and including the chords of the Dominant 7th.
MUS 105: Survey of History of Western Music (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A general survey of the history and development of Western Music and musical forms from the earliest times to the present day.
MUS 106: African Music (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A survey of the role and function of music among the peoples of black Africa. Traditional music in society, influences by external forces. African musical instruments and performance techniques.
MUS 107: Basic Piano (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Instruction in basic keyboard skills for beginners. Class piano lessons, with about 4 hours of individual (private) practice per week required of each student.
MUS 108: Elementary Instrument or Voice (2 Units) (LH: 30) (PH:45)
Individual or class lessons, with about 4 hours of (private) practice each week required of the student.
MUS 109: University Chorus (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A large (or fairly large) mixed voice chorus performing music by African and Western composers.
MUS 110: University Glee Club (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A fairly large male voice group singing all kinds of music for male voice, from serious sacred works to Glees, folk songs (especially those of Africa), and even popular songs.
MUS 111: University Band/Orchestra (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Routine band (or orchestra) experience employing material suitable for school and community use. Study and performance of works from the repertory or the orchestra and/or concert band.
MUS 112: African Instrumental Ensemble (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Utilisation of various combinations of indigenous and other African musical instruments in order to achieve authentic and “new” African orchestral sound. Opportunity for improvisation and experimentation under the supervision of the instructor. Traditional and/or choreographed dances may be performed by the group.
MUS 201: Foundation of Musicianship II (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Further Ear Training. Higher drills in the coordination of sight and sound. Sight singing and more difficult melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation (including African tunes) than in MUS 103.
MUS 202: Tonal Harmony II (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Practice in homophonic writing employing an increased harmonic vocabulary than MUS 104, including 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, Suspensions and Modulations.
MUS 203: Modal Counterpoint I (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Species Counterpoint in 2 or more parts in the five commonly employed ecclesiastical modes. Study of some of the works of 16th Century composers, such as Palestrina, Lassus, Morley and Byrd.
MUS 204: Western Music before 1750 (2 Units)(LH: 30)
The history of Western Music in some detail, including the study of musical forms, from antiquity to the death of Bach and Handel. The course will be divided into sections: Antiquity and Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque.
MUS 205: African Music II (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A study of the historical, literary and aesthetic aspects of African music, with particular reference to specific Nigerian culture groups. Similarities and differences among various linguistic and religious groups within Nigeria. Cross-cultural fertilization within and beyond Nigeria. Musical areas, distribution of instruments and performance techniques.
MUS 206: Music of other World Cultures (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A survey of the music of various cultures of the (non-Western) world, such as American, Indian, Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese and Nordic music.
MUS 207: Basic Piano Studies II (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Further keyboard work, including the introduction of chord drills and harmonisation of melodies using the material of MUS 103, 104, 122, in four voice harmony and free style of accompaniment.
MUS 208: Primary Instrument or Voice (2Units) (LH: 30) (PH: 45)
Individual lessons each week with about 8 hours of private practice per week required of the student. Open only to students with adequate preparation and potential in performance.
MUS 209: Secondary Instrument or Voice (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Short individual lessons or longer class lessons, with about 4 hours of private practice per week required of each student. Primarily for students who have demonstrated ability on a second instrument or voice, and for those not advanced enough to take MUC 108.
MUS 210: Madrigal Group/Chamber Chorus (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A selected group of 16 to 24 singers capable of performing works of moderate difficulty of all periods. Importance will be attached to a good voice and good sight-singing.
MUS 301: Introduction to Music Technology (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A study of the physical properties of musical instruments and an introduction to the care and maintenance of commonly used musical instruments, including the tuning of the pianoforte.
MUS 302: Tonal Harmony III (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Practice in homophonic writing employing full harmonic vocabulary, including chromatic harmony. A study of the art of combining voices under the conditions of tonal harmony as observed in works from Bach through the Romantic composers.
MUS 303: Model Counterpoint II (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Writing for three or more voices in the style of Palestrina and his contemporaries.
MUS 304: Tonal Counterpoint (2 Units)(LH: 30)
The art of combining vocal and/or instrumental parts with contrapuntal techniques employed from Bach through the Romantic composers, including imitation, canon, invertible counterpoint, augmentation and diminution.
MUS 305: Analysis of Tonal Music (2 Units)(LH: 30)
The course will through selected works examine the action interaction of harmonic progression, rhythm, metre, motive, and line in a defining and articulating tonal structures. An overview of various methods of musical analysis, with special reference to the works of Tovey and Schenker.
MUS 306: Western Music, 1750 – Present (2 Units)(LH: 30)
The history and form of Western music in some detail from the death of Bach and Handle to the present. The course will be sub-divided into three main periods: (a) Classical, (b) Romantic, and (c) 20th Century.
MUS 307: African Music III (African Music Theory) (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A study of the quality of the music of the peoples of black Africa, and an analysis of its theoretical peculiarities with special reference to form, rhythm, melody and scales, harmony, and instrumentation. Problems of notation and transcription.
MUS 308: Afro-American Music (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A survey of the music of the people of African descent in the Caribbean and the continental United States of America. Historical and Sociological factors that led to the fusion of European and African musical forms, and the birth of such styles as Blues, Jazz, Rock and Soul music.
MUS 309: Elementary Key-Board Harmony (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Chord drills and harmonisation of melodies using the materials of MUS 103, 104, 122, 201 – 203, in four voice harmony and free style accompaniment. Transposition, modulation and improvisation.
MUS 310: Vocal or Instrumental Ensemble (2 Units) (LH: 30)
Participation in a small ensemble of voice and/or instruments, suitable for Chamber Music performances.
MUS 401: Acoustics and Psycho-Acoustic of Music (2 Units) (LH: 30)
The physics of musical sounds and musical instruments, sound waves, vibrations, fractional vibrations. Frequency, amplitude, harmonics and harmonic series, forma, etc. Thresholds, perception of change-pitch, volume, etc. Psychological effects of acoustic features. Mathematical calculations of musical sound productions. Elementary acoustic phonetics.
MUS 402: Music Technology II (2 Units)(LH: 30)
The art and science of constructing and building musical instruments. Concept and design, tools, materials, storage and maintenance. Actual design and building of “original” instruments under the supervision of the instructor.
MUS 403: 20th Century Compositional Techniques (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A survey of the various processes of musical composition in the present era, using atonality, serialism, 12-tone, chance, electronic and computer techniques, among others. Examination of some works of major composers of this century, such as Bartok, Stravinsky, Schonberg, Berg, Webern, Dallapiccola, etc.
MUS 404: Fugue (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Application of the techniques of tonal counterpoint to fugal composition.
MUS 405: Orchestration (2 Units)(LH: 30)
The study of instrumentation with an examination of the possibilities and limitations of the commonly used Western orchestra instruments. Conventions of notation. Scoring and arranging for various ensembles, small and large.
MUS 406: Analysis and Analytic Method for 20thCentury Music Units)(LH: 30)
An examination of some contemporary tools of analysis for post-tonal music, including the set complex theory, and the application of computers techniques for the analysis of music in general.
MUS 407: Composition (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Musical creativity and composition for voices and instruments.
MUS 408: Special Topic in the History of Western Music: (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Topics will include Bach, Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven, Chamber Music, The Symphony, The Concerto, Opera, English Church Music, The Development of the Pianoforte, 20th Century Composers, etc.
MUS 409: Historiography of Music (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A study of the development, systems and techniques of making and documenting the history of music.
MUS 410: Contemporary African Music (2 Units)(LH: 30)
A study of trends in contemporary African music, including composed art music and popular music. Objectives and techniques employed by African art music composers, and influences leading to the music of today in Africa. Contemporary music makers and their works.
MUS 411: Key-Board Harmony and Accompaniment (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Harmonisation of melodies and free style accompany, accompanying of vocal and instrumental groups and solos. Keyboard skills for the classroom teacher.
MUS 412: Applied Music Coaching (2 Units)(LH: 30)
Coaching in repertory and recital material for students in their last year of primary instrument or voice.
MUS 413: Choir Training and Choral Arranging (2 Units) (LH: 30)
Advanced choral conducting. Choral repertory and training of choirs. Elementary phonetic and vocal techniques for the choir director. Arranging of songs for different kinds of vocal combinations-female voices, male voices, mixed voices.
4. Grading and Assessment Policies
Statement on the minimum levels of the attainment of cognitive and skill competencies for the award of different classes of degrees where applicable.
The student will be assessed by the combination of theoretical and practical attainments appropriate to Music in the usual categories of Excellent (First Class), Very Good (Second Class Upper) Good Enough (Second Class Lower), Fair (Third Class), Just Fair (Pass). No inadequate candidate can be awarded a B.A. Ed Degree in Music.
Others
1. Academic Staff
S/N Name Qualifications Present
Status Gender Area of Specialization
1 Mr. Olabiwonninu
Adesola Emmanuel NCE, B.A.Ed. (Music)
MA (Music), Dip in
Computer App. TRCN Principal
Lecturer Male Theory of Music, Choral Ensemble Management,
Music Education
2 Mr. Alabi, Adejare
Babatunde HND (Music)
PDE,Dip in
Computer App. TRCN Chief Music
Instructor Male African Music,
Music, Technology,
Music Business & Multimedia
3 Mr, Akano Ebenezer
Oludare OND, BA.(Music), PDE,Dip in Computer App. Lecturer I Male Music Education,
Theory of Music
Ear-Training
2. Non Academic Staff
S/N Name Dept. Qualifications Present
Status Gender Area of Specialization
1 Mr. Ajibade Oluseun Timothy Music OND, HND (Music) Chief Music Technologist Male Music Technology
3.Facilities and Resources
LIST OF EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS
S/N Equipment Number Available Quality
1 Speakers 12 Good
2 Violin 2 Good
3 Viola 1 Good
4 Trumpet 4 Good
5 Keyboard 13 Good
7 Trombone 1 Good
8 Microphone 5 Good
9 Konga drum 1 pair Good
10 Accordion 2 Good
11 Drum set 1 set Good
12 Ogido drum 1 Good
13 Dundun Ensemble 1 Fairly good
14 Microphone stands 3 Fairly good
15 Mixer Engine 1 Good
16 Slave Engine 1 Good
17 Stabilizer 2 Good
18 Saxophone (Alto) 2 Good
19 Saxophone (Tenor) 2 Good
20 Generator 1 Good
21 Clarinet 2 Good
22 Gudugudu drum 1 Good
23 Flute 1 Good
24 Box Guitar 6 Good
25 Bass Guitar 1 Good
26 Electric Guitar 2 Good
27 Omele Bata 1 Good
28 Pot drum (Udu) 1 Good
29 Ogene (Big Gong) 1 Good
30 Gourd rattles(Sekere) 6 Good
LIST OF EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS
S/N Equipment Number Available
1 Speakers 8
2 Violin 2
3 Viola 1
4 Trumpet 4
5 Keyboard 13
6 Trombone 1
7 Microphone 5
8 Konga drum 1 pair
9 Accordion 2
10 Drum set 1 set
11 Ogido drum 1
12 Dundun Ensemble 1
13 Microphone stands 3
14 Mixer Engine 1
15 Slave Engine 1
16 Stabilizer 2
17 Saxophone (Alto) 2
18 Saxophone (Tenor) 2
19 Generator 1
20 Clarinet 2
21 Gudugudu drum 1
22 Flute 1
23 Box Guitar 6
24 Bass Guitar 1
25 Electric Guitar 2
26 Omele Bata 1
27 Pot drum (Udu) 1
28 Ogene (Big Gong) 1
29 Gourd rattles(Sekere) 6
4. News and Announcements
The Department intends to organise Certificate courses for outsiders as means of generating fund (IGR) for the College. The same would be true of our relationship with the outside College community as recommended in the Minimum Standard.
5. Upcoming Events
The Department intends to be organizing music concerts, Seminars and workshops as a way of promoting musical skills in our students (within and outside the department) as well as enriching people’ s musical knowledge. This will go a long way to promoting practical African music in particular while Western music performance would not be left out. The concert is hoped to serve as means of generating fund (IGR) for the Department. The same would be true of our relationship with the outside College community.
6. Contact Information
Department of Music,
School of Secondary Education
Arts & Social Sciences Programmes
Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo
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