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MUS 201 Tonality in the Common Practice Period

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)

Prerequisites

MUS 101 with a grade of C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 202 Post-Tonal Music Analysis

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)

Prerequisites

MUS 101 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 203 Sight Singing and Ear Training III

Continuation of MUS 104. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; MUS 104 with a C or better.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; MUS 104 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 204 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV

Continuation of MUS 203. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; MUS 203 with a C or better.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; MUS 203 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 206 Understanding Musical Composition

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 209 Digital Music Production

This course teaches essential technical skills necessary in composing, recording, and producing mu-sic using contemporary hardware and software.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 211 Historical Survey of Music I

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; MUS 101 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 212 Historical Survey of Music II

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)

Prerequisites

MUS 211 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 213 Jazz: An American Art Form

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 230 Introduction to Music Education

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(2-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 236 Piano Pedagogy I

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; two semesters of MUS 151 or MUS 152

Corequisites

None.

MUS 237 Piano Pedagogy II

Continuation of Piano Pedagogy I with emphasis on the intermediate pianist and teaching materials for that level. Prerequisite: MUS 236.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

MUS 236

Corequisites

None.

MUS 241 Diction for Singers I

Introduction to English and Italian diction. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
2(1-2)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 242 Diction for Singers II

Intermediate diction techniques in German and French. Prerequisites: MUS 241 with a grade 'C' or better.

Credits
2(1-2)

Prerequisites

MUS 241 with a grade 'C' or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 244 Double Reed Techniques

Oboe and bassoon playing and teaching techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 144.

Credits
1(0-2)

Prerequisites

MUS 144

Corequisites

None.

MUS 246 String Techniques

Teaching techniques for violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
2(0-4)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 247 Piano Class III

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music, MUS 148 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 248 Piano Class IV

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music, MUS 247 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 249 Functional Piano

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music, MUS 248 with a C or better

Corequisites

None.

MUS 250 Voice

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music or Music Theater Program; Successful completion of a 200-level performance jury

Corequisites

None.

MUS 252 Jazz Piano

Individual instruction in jazz piano performance. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 280 Introduction to Conducting

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music; MUS 202, MUS 204

Corequisites

None.

MUS 281 Chamber Ensemble

Chamber ensemble rehearsal and performance. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Music.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music

Corequisites

None.

MUS 282 Chamber Singers

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)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 284 Techniques for the Singing Actor

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)

Prerequisites

Admission to the School of Music or signed Music Theatre major

Corequisites

None.

MUS 285 Percussion Ensemble

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

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

MUS 286 Jazz Ensemble

Jazz ensemble rehearsal and performance. Prerequisite: Open by audition to any student in the University.

Credits
1-8(Spec)

Prerequisites

Open by audition to any student in the University

Corequisites

None.

MUS 297 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.