200
This course focuses on the essential patterns of functional harmony found during the Common Practice Period (1600-1900) of Western classical music. Prerequisites:
MUS 101 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
4(3-2)
This course focuses on post-tonal pitch relationships and rhythmic transformations found in Western classical music during the 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite:
MUS 101 with a C or better.
Credits
4(3-2)
Continuation of
MUS 104. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music;
MUS 104 with a C or better.
Credits
1(0-2)
Continuation of
MUS 203. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music;
MUS 203 with a C or better.
Credits
1(0-2)
Develop basic theory skills in notation, sight-singing, listening, composition, and the aesthetic appreciation of music in Western culture. Not open to music majors.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course teaches essential technical skills necessary in composing, recording, and producing mu-sic using contemporary hardware and software.
Credits
3(3-0)
Western music history from ancient times through the classical era. Includes an introduction to the music of selected non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music;
MUS 101 with a C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Continuation of the work begun in
MUS 211. Western music history from the Baroque through early Romanticism (c. 1700-1850). Prerequisite:
MUS 211 with a C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
A music literature course reviewing important trends and styles in the history of jazz. Open to all students. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
An overview of music teaching methodologies and observations of these methods as they are used by public school music teachers. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.
Credits
2(1-2)
Introduction to elementary piano teaching methods and materials, including repertoire, sight-reading, technique, duets, and theory. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; two semesters of
MUS 151 or 152.
Credits
2(2-0)
Continuation of Piano Pedagogy I with emphasis on the intermediate pianist and teaching materials for that level. Prerequisite:
MUS 236.
Credits
2(2-0)
Introduction to English and Italian diction. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.
Credits
2(1-2)
Intermediate diction techniques in German and French. Prerequisites:
MUS 241 with a grade 'C' or better.
Credits
2(1-2)
Oboe and bassoon playing and teaching techniques. Prerequisite:
MUS 144.
Credits
1(0-2)
Teaching techniques for violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.
Credits
2(0-4)
This course is designed to continue the development of functional piano skills, such as sight reading, harmonization, transposition, basic repertoire, and technique. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music,
MUS 148 with a C or better.
Credits
1(0-2)
This course is designed to develop functional piano skills, such as sight reading, harmonization, basic repertoire, and technique appropriate to the level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music,
MUS 247 with a C or better.
Credits
1(0-2)
Development of skills in harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and score reading for intermediate and advanced piano and organ students. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music,
MUS 248 with a C or better. Pre/Co-requisites:
MUS 151 or 152.
Credits
1(0-2)
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in voice performance. Building technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice studied in
MUS 150. This course is repeatable and intended as a two-semester foundation and pre-requisite for study at the 300-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music or Music Theater Program; Successful completion of a 200-level performance jury.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Individual instruction in jazz piano performance. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Development of the physical and musical skills needed by a conductor. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music;
MUS 202, 204.
Credits
2(0-4)
Chamber ensemble rehearsal and performance. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Preparation and performance of vocal chamber music from Medieval to contemporary with a focus on acapella music. Open by audition to any student in the University.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Preparation and performance of solo roles in scenes from standard operas, chamber operas, and/or musical theatre. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music or signed Music Theatre major.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Preparation and performance of percussion ensemble works. Open by audition to any student in the University.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Jazz ensemble rehearsal and performance. Prerequisite: Open by audition to any student in the University.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Exploration of special topics in the field of Music. This course may be repeated when content does not duplicate previous special topic studies. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.
Credits
1-6(Spec)