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MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music Theory

An introduction to music theory fundamentals. The first module in the music theory core sequence.

Credits
4(3-2)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 102 Theory and Analysis of Popular Music

Introduction to the harmonic, contrapuntal, rhythmic, timbral, and formal aspects of various kinds of Western popular music including blues, jazz, folk, rock, and pop. Prerequisites: MUS 101 with a grade of C or better.

Credits
4(3-2)

Prerequisites

MUS 101 with a grade of C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 103 Sight Singing and Ear Training I

Basic aural and vocal training in the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 104 Sight Singing and Ear Training II

Continuation of MUS 103 (Sight Singing and Ear Training I). Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; MUS 103 with a C or better.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; MUS 103 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 105 Supplemental Theory

This course reinforces concepts taught in MUS 101. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music. Co-requisite: MUS 101.

Credits
2(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

MUS 101

MUS 107 The Craft of Composition

An exploratory course in the craft of composing music. Prerequisite: MUS 101 or 206.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

MUS 101 or MUS 206

Corequisites

None.

MUS 109 Introduction to Music Technology

A hands-on introduction to the use of computers, software, synthesizers, and related equipment as they relate to music and music education. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1(1-1)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 110 Music in Society

An intercultural and interdisciplinary exploration of the elements of music. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (Not open to music majors.) (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MUS 114 Listening Experience: Expand Your Playlist

Objectives are to explore a variety of musical experiences, to develop musical intelligence, and to increase musical discrimination in a variety of musical genres. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MUS 115 Music of the Caribbean: Salsa to Reggae

This course is an exploration of the culture of the Caribbean through the lens of its music. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MUS 116 Music and Cartoons: Warner Brothers to Disney

Experience how music is used in cartoons, how the music can sharpen perception, and how music can affect how we view animated material. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MUS 141 Vocal Techniques I

Study and practice of basic techniques necessary to improve the singing voice (i.e. posture, breathing habits, tone, diction). Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 142 Vocal Techniques II

Continuation of work begun in MUS 141. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; MUS 141 with a C or better.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; MUS 141 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 144 Woodwind Techniques

Flute, clarinet, and saxophone playing and teaching techniques. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
2(0-4)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 146 Brass Techniques

Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium-Baritone, and Tuba performing and teaching techniques. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
2(0-4)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 147 Piano Class I

This course is designed to develop functional piano skills, such as sight reading, harmonization, basic repertoire, and technique appropriate to the level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music; or signed Music Theatre Major.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; or signed Music Theatre Major

Corequisites

None.

MUS 148 Piano Class II

This course is designed to continue the development of functional piano skills, such as sight reading, harmonization, basic repertoire, and technique. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; or signed Music Theatre Major, MUS 147 with a C or better.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; or signed Music Theatre Major, MUS 147 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 149 Class Guitar

Group guitar instruction for non-music and music majors on correct technique, playing and reading chords, melodies, and standard works written for guitar.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MUS 150 Voice

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in voice performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. This course is repeatable and intended as a two-semester foundation and pre-requisite for study at the 200-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music or Music Theater Program.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music or Music Theater Program

Corequisites

None.

MUS 151 Organ

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in organ performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 152 Piano

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in piano performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 153 Violin

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violin performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 154 Viola

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in viola performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and prerequisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 155 Violoncello

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violoncello performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and prerequisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 157 String Bass

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in string bass performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 158 Composition

Applied study of music composition. The course is repeatable and intended as the foundation for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 159 Guitar

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in guitar performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 161 Flute

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in flute performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 163 Oboe

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in oboe performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four- semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300- level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 165 Clarinet

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in clarinet performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 167 Bassoon

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in bassoon performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 169 Saxophone

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in saxophone performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 171 Trumpet

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trumpet performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 173 Horn

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in horn performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four- semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300- level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 175 Trombone

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trombone performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 177 Euphonium

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in euphonium performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 178 Tuba

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in tuba performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four- semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300- level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 179 Percussion

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in percussion performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for advanced study at the 300-level. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 180 Festival Chorus

Preparation and performance of major choral/orchestral compositions. No audition required.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 181 Men's Chorus

Preparation and performance of choral works for the male voice. Open by audition to any student in the University.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MUS 182 Women's Chorus

Preparation and performance of choral works for the female voice. Open by audition to any student in the University.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 183 Concert Choir

Preparation and performance of choral works. Open by audition to any student in the University.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 185 Orchestra

The rehearsal and performance of orchestral literature. Open by audition to any student in the University.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 186 Band

Preparation and performance of instrumental works. Open by audition to any student in the University.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 187 String Orchestra

The rehearsal and performance of string orchestral literature. Open by audition to any student in the University.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 188 Men's Barbershop

Preparation and performance of barbershop works for the male voice. Open by audition.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 189 Introduction to Accompanying

Experience in accompanying vocal and instrumental music. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 191 Performance Anxiety Management

Introduction to cognitive and physical methods, techniques, and exercises to manage performance anxiety symptoms.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

MUS 197 Special Topics

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.