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MUS 503 Advanced Counterpoint

Advanced countrapuntal techniques and writing assignments in 18th century style. Prerequisites: MUS 302; Music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2(2-0)

MUS 504 Seminar in Compositional Techniques

Exploration and application of significant compositional trends and techniques. Repeatable up to nine hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: MUS 202 and Music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

MUS 505 Seminar in Contemporary Music Analysis

Analysis of selected contemporary compositions. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy, MUS 202; or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 506 Advanced Scoring

Scoring for large ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 304 and admission to Music candidacy; or graduate standing in Music program.

Credits
2(2-0)

MUS 507 Music Theory Pedagogy

Pedagogical methods and materials for teaching music theory and aural skills. Prerequisites: MUS 202, 204, music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 511 Choral Literature I

Detailed study of choral forms of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy or Admission to the Graduate Music Program.

Credits
2(2-0)

MUS 512 Choral Literature II (Since 1750)

Representative small choral forms suitable for secondary school. Special attention to style characteristics which contribute to interpretive techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy or Admission to the Graduate Music Program.

Credits
2(2-0)

MUS 514 Survey of Piano Literature

Survey of piano literature from the Baroque period to modern times. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 515 History of Opera

A survey of operatic literature from the Baroque to modern eras. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 516 Seminar in Piano Music

Critical examination of the piano works of a selected composer, focusing on stylistic contributions to musical forms and genres. Repeatable up to nine hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program; MUS 514.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

MUS 518 Song Repertoire

A survey of art song repertoire. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2(1-2)

MUS 520 Jazz Arranging

The study of basic arranging techniques used in writing music for small and large jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: Admission to Music candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 521 Advanced Jazz Arranging

The study of modern advanced arranging techniques used in writing music for large jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: Admission to Music candidacy or admission to the graduate music program; MUS 520.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 531 Orff Techniques

Philosophy, techniques, and pedagogy of the Orff-Schulwerk approach to music education. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2(1-2)

MUS 532 Dalcroze Eurhythmics

Introduction to the music education philosophy and approach of Emile Jacques-Dalcroze. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2(1-2)

MUS 533 Kodály Pedagogy

Philosophy, materials, and pedagogy of the Kodály method of music education. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2(1-2)

MUS 534 Music for Pre-School Children

Musical activities for the preschool child designed to nurture musical potential and promote musical awareness. Prerequisite: Junior status or above; or graduate status.

Credits
2(2-0)

MUS 535 Workshop in Music Education

Practical applications of selected music education trends, techniques, or methodologies. Repeatable up to four hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

MUS 540 Organ Pedagogy Practicum

Supervised experience in teaching the organ. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy, MUS 351; or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2(Spec)

MUS 552 Jazz Piano

Individual instruction in jazz piano performance. May be taken more than once, for 1-2 credits per enrollment, not to exceed eight credits. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 581 Jazz Improvisation Laboratory

Advanced improvisation and ensemble leadership skills in a laboratory setting. This course is repeatable up to 4 credits. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy; or admission to the Graduate Music Program.

Credits
2(1-2)

MUS 597 Special Topics

This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

MUS 607 Music Technology Seminar

Practical application of music-related technology equipment and software as they relate to the needs of music educators and professional musicians. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1(1-0)

MUS 620 Jazz Harmony and Analysis

Advanced study of jazz harmony focusing on tonal and modal music. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 621 Jazz Improvisation Pedagogy and Practicum

Develop the skills, methods, and materials necessary to teach jazz improvisation through observation, research and teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program; MUS 620.

Credits
2(1-2)

MUS 622 Modern Jazz History

A course in modern jazz history designed for graduate music students that covers important styles and figures in the jazz genre since 1940. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 624 Jazz Pedagogy

A course designed to enhance skills in the teaching of jazz as a performing art and as a historically significant cultural event. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(2-2)

MUS 631 Advanced Piano Pedagogy I

Elementary through early intermediate teaching materials, methods, and technology for the independent teacher. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 632 Advanced Piano Pedagogy II

Intermediate to advanced piano teaching methods and materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program, MUS 631.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 633 Class Piano Pedagogy

Materials and teaching techniques for group piano teaching at the pre-college and college levels. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 634 Piano Pedagogy Practicum

Supervised experience in teaching piano at the pre-college and college levels. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program; MUS 631 or 632 or 633.

Credits
3(2-2)

MUS 670 Elective Applied Instruction

Individualized program of applied study on an instrument or voice. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 701 Composition

Graduate applied study of music composition. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2-8(Spec)

MUS 707 Analytical Styles I: Medieval-Classical

Detailed analysis of selected representative works from the Medieval era through the Classical period. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 708 Analytical Styles II: 19-21st Century

Detailed analysis of selected representative works from the 19th century through the modern day. Prerequisites: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 711 Choral Masterworks

A survey of masterworks of the choral/orchestral repertoire. In-depth examination of major works and exploration of minor choral works written by the masters. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 713 Early Jazz and American Culture through 1945

A jazz course taught with emphasis on early jazz chronology as it relates to American culture. Prerequisite: admission to graduate program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 714 Wind Band Literature

A survey of wind band literature and its evolution from 1500 to present. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 715 Rock 'n 'Roll Seminar

Traces the roots of rock, surveys the various types of rock, and provides in-depth analysis of the music. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: admission to graduate music program (music major status not required).

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 717 Historical Topics I: Medieval - Classical

Examination of selected topics in the history of music from the Medieval era through the Classical period. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 718 Historical Topics II: 19-20th Century

Examination of selected topics in the history of music from the Romantic period through the twentieth century. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 719 Seminar in World Music

A survey of selected musical cultures from around the world, with an emphasis on the study of music in its broader cultural context. Music major status not required.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 720 Seminar in the Music of a Selected Composer

Critical examination of the works of a selected composer, focusing on stylistic contributions to musical forms and genres. Repeatable up to nine hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: MUS 717 or 718.

Credits
3-9(Spec)

MUS 731 Curriculum Design in Music Education

Examination of contemporary practices, methods, and resources for developing standards-based curricula for K-12 music programs. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 732 History and Philosophy of Music Education

Examines the history of music education in the United States and philosophical bases for teaching music. Provides a rationale for a comprehensive music education program. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 733 Woodwind Pedagogy

Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for woodwind instruments. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 734 Brass Pedagogy

Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for brass instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 735 Percussion Pedagogy

Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for percussion instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 736 String Pedagogy

Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for string instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 750 Voice

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in voice performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of a music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 751 Organ

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in organ performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 752 Piano

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in piano performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 753 Violin and Viola

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violin performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 754 Viola

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in viola performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 755 Violoncello

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violoncello performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 757 String Bass

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in string bass performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 760 Harpsichord

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in harpsichord performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 761 Flute

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in flute performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 763 Oboe

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in oboe performance focusing technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 765 Clarinet

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in clarinet performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 767 Bassoon

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in bassoon performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 769 Saxophone

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in saxophone performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 771 Trumpet

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trumpet performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 773 Horn

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in horn performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 775 Trombone

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trombone performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 777 Euphonium

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in euphonium performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 778 Tuba

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in tuba performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 779 Percussion

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in percussion performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 780 Performance Ensembles

Preparation and performance of music repertoire in an ensemble setting. Open by audition to any graduate student in the university. CR/NC only.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

MUS 781 Advanced Choral Conducting

Advanced score preparation, rehearsal and conducting techniques for the choral music educator/conductor. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

MUS 782 Advanced Instrumental Conducting

Advanced score preparation and conducting techniques for instrumental music educators and conductors. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

MUS 784 Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques

Pedagogical techniques for the musical preparation of instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 790 Independent Study

Student-initiated study guided by faculty member or faculty committee. Repeatable up to nine hours when content does not duplicate previous independent studies. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

MUS 791 Introduction to Music Research

An overview of scholarly research techniques in music. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 793 Research Project in Music Education

Qualitative, quantitative, or action research coordinated with a music education faculty member. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
2(Spec)

MUS 795 Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning

Psychological foundations of music instruction, perception, response, and learning. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
3(3-0)

MUS 797 Special Topics

This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

MUS 798 Thesis

A capstone research study completed in consultation with a thesis advisor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

MUS 799 Recital

Preparation and performance of a juried public recital. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.

Credits
4(Spec)