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MUS 302 Contrapuntal Techniques

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.

MUS 303 Form and Analysis

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.

MUS 304 Instrumentation and Scoring

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.

MUS 305 Choral Arranging

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.

MUS 306 Songwriting I

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.

MUS 309 Electroacoustic Music

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.

MUS 310 Music and the Mind

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.

MUS 311 Historical Survey of Music II

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.

MUS 313 Musics of the World

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.

MUS 314WI History of Symphonic Literature

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.

MUS 316 History and Literature of the Organ

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.

MUS 317 Song Repertoire for Young Voices

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.

MUS 319 Racism and Discrimination in Jazz History

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.

MUS 330 Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers

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.

MUS 331 Instrumental Organization

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.

MUS 333 Music Education in the Elementary Grades

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.

MUS 335 Instrumental Pedagogy

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.

MUS 338 Voice Pedagogy

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.

MUS 339 Piano Pedagogy Practicum

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.

MUS 344 Percussion Techniques

Teaching techniques for percussion. Prerequisites: admission to Music candidacy.

Credits
2(0-4)

Prerequisites

admission to Music candidacy

Corequisites

None.

MUS 350 Voice

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.

MUS 351 Organ

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.

MUS 352 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 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.

MUS 353 Violin

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.

MUS 354 Viola

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.

MUS 355 Violoncello

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.

MUS 357 String Bass

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.

MUS 358 Composition

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.

MUS 359 Guitar

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.

MUS 360 Harpsichord

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.

MUS 361 Flute

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.

MUS 363 Oboe

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.

MUS 365 Clarinet

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.

MUS 367 Bassoon

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.

MUS 369 Saxophone

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.

MUS 371 Trumpet

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.

MUS 373 Horn

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.

MUS 375 Trombone

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.

MUS 377 Euphonium

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.

MUS 378 Tuba

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.

MUS 379 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 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.

MUS 381 Choral Conducting and Materials

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.

MUS 382 Advanced Instrumental Conducting

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.

MUS 389 Service Playing

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.

MUS 397 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 Music Candidacy.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to Music Candidacy

Corequisites

None.