MUS - Music
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)
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)
Analysis of selected contemporary compositions. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy,
MUS 202; or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Scoring for large ensembles. Prerequisite:
MUS 304 and admission to Music candidacy; or graduate standing in Music program.
Credits
2(2-0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
A survey of art song repertoire. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(1-2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Supervised experience in teaching the organ. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy,
MUS 351; or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(Spec)
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)
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)
This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
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)
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)
Advanced study of jazz harmony focusing on tonal and modal music. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
Elementary through early intermediate teaching materials, methods, and technology for the independent teacher. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Intermediate to advanced piano teaching methods and materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program,
MUS 631.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
Graduate applied study of music composition. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
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)
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)
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)
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)
A survey of wind band literature and its evolution from 1500 to present. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for woodwind instruments. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for brass instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for percussion instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for string instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Advanced score preparation, rehearsal and conducting techniques for the choral music educator/conductor. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
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)
Pedagogical techniques for the musical preparation of instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
An overview of scholarly research techniques in music. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Qualitative, quantitative, or action research coordinated with a music education faculty member. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(Spec)
Psychological foundations of music instruction, perception, response, and learning. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
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)
Preparation and performance of a juried public recital. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
4(Spec)