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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)