300
A study of contrapuntal techniques. Prerequisites: admission to Music candidacy; MUS 201.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
admission to Music candidacy; MUS 201
Corequisites
None.
Study and analysis of large-scale musical forms found in Western classical music from 1600 – present. Prerequisite:
MUS 102 or 201 with a C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 102 or MUS 201 with a C or better
Corequisites
None.
Study of the ranges, transpositions, timbral combinations, and tessitura strengths/weaknesses of orchestral and band instruments with practical application of scoring preexisting music. Prerequisites: Admission to Music candidacy;
MUS 201.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music candidacy; MUS 201
Corequisites
None.
A study of arranging pre-existing music for various combinations of voices and voice types. Prerequisite:
MUS 102 or 201.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 102 or MUS 201
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the basic harmonic, melodic, lyrical, and formal elements of songwriting. Prerequisite:
MUS 102.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 102
Corequisites
None.
This course covers the technology, techniques, and literature associated with experimental electroacoustic music genres. Prerequisites: MUS 109 or MUS 209.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 109 or MUS 209
Corequisites
None.
An exploration of the various brain systems that are engaged by different musical styles and activities. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: 56 credit hours completed. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours completed
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of the work begun in
MUS 211. Western music history from early romanticism to the present. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
MUS 211 with a C or better; Admission to music candidacy.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 211 with a C or better; Admission to music candidacy
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to musical systems of major non-Western cultures and folk and traditional music of Western continents. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: 56 credit hours. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Development of the symphony orchestra and changing styles and trends of its literature. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: MUS 202, 204, 212; Admission to Music Candidacy.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 202, MUS 204, MUS 212; Admission to Music Candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Study of the various composers and literature for the organ and the various periods and schools of organ building. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Study of solo vocal literature and materials suited for students at the secondary level. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy. Recommended:
MUS 338.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Jazz history is rife with stories of racial and gender discrimination. This class will investigate these issues through jazz and American culture. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: 28 credit hours. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Fundamentals and methods of music for cross-curricular, whole-child learning, development, and assessment in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: EDU 107.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
EDU 107
Corequisites
None.
Includes all phases of instrumental organization and administration in the elementary, junior high, and senior high school. Prerequisites: admission to Music candidacy;
MUS 230.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
admission to Music candidacy; MUS 230
Corequisites
None.
Topics include objectives and instructional strategies for development of basic music concepts and skills in elementary classroom music. Prerequisite: admission to Music candidacy;
MUS 230.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
admission to Music candidacy; MUS 230
Corequisites
None.
Instrumental pedagogy and practicum for the student's major instrument on the Bachelor of Music degree: Orchestral Instrumental concentration. Prerequisite: admission to Music candidacy.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
admission to Music candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Problems, procedures, teaching lab and materials for teaching correct vocal production. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Supervised experience in teaching piano at the precollege and college levels in both the private and group settings. Prerequisite: admission to Music candidacy;
MUS 237.
Credits
1(1-1)
Prerequisites
admission to Music candidacy; MUS 237
Corequisites
None.
Teaching techniques for percussion. Prerequisites: admission to Music candidacy.
Credits
2(0-4)
Prerequisites
admission to Music candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in voice performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. This course is repeatable and intended as a two-semester foundation and pre-requisite for study at the 400-level or as a four-semester finalization of voice studies at the undergraduate level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music or Music Theater Program; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music or Music Theater Program; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in organ performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
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 professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violin performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in viola performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and prerequisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violoncello performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and prerequisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in string bass performance focusing on advanced 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 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Advanced applied study of music composition. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music;
MUS 158; Successful completion of a composition jury.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; MUS 158; Successful completion of a composition jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in guitar performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation for professional study. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music, successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music, successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in harpsichord performance focusing on the foundations of technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in flute performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music, successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in oboe performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four- semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700- level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in clarinet performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in bassoon performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in saxophone performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trumpet performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in horn performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four- semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700- level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trombone performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in euphonium performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four-semester foundation and prerequisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in tuba performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. The course is repeatable and intended as a four- semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700- level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
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 professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury.
Credits
1-16(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 300-level performance jury
Corequisites
None.
The study of advanced conducting techniques specific to choral ensembles. The course will focus on rehearsal methods, vocal techniques, music selection and score analysis. Prerequisites:
MUS 280, Admission to Music Candidacy.
Credits
2(0-4)
Prerequisites
MUS 280, Admission to Music Candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Principles and performance of instrumental conducting. Prerequisites:
MUS 280 with a grade of C or better; Admission to Music candidacy.
Credits
2(0-4)
Prerequisites
MUS 280 with a grade of C or better; Admission to Music candidacy
Corequisites
None.
Covers various worship services, liturgies, and hymn playing. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy; Successful completion of 300-level organ jury.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy; Successful completion of 300-level organ jury
Corequisites
None.
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 Music Candidacy.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy
Corequisites
None.