Music Appreciation
MUS
1164
HISTORY OF JAZZ
Four hours.
Development of jazz as a medium of musical expression.
Gen Ed: FA (In)
MUS
1165
GREAT WORKS OF MUSIC
Four hours.
A comprehensive survey of western music.
Gen Ed: FA (In)
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Music Theory
MUS
1151
AURAL SKILLS I
One hour.
This course teaches about and gives practice in recognizing musical events and elements by ear and in singing musical elements or materials at sight.
MUS
1152
AURAL SKILLS II
One hour.
Prerequisite: MUS 151. This course builds on skills developed in previous aural skills courses. It teaches about and gives practice in recognizing musical events and elements by ear and in singing musical elements or materials at sight.
MUS
1171
THEORY: INTRODUCTORY HARMONY I
Three hours.
Comprehensive review of theory fundamentals, culminating in an introduction to harmonic practices through the development of written and analytical skills.
MUS
1172
THEORY: INTRODUCTORY HARMONY II
Three hours.
A study of written diatonic harmony and basic chromatic harmony through part-writing, functional analysis, and original composition.
MUS
1179
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
MUS
1180
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
MUS
2251
AURAL SKILLS III
One hour.
Prerequisite: MUS 1152 or permission of the instructor. This course builds on skills developed in previous aural skills courses. It teaches about and gives practice in recognizing musical events and elements by ear and in singing musical elements or materials at sight.
MUS
2252
AURAL SKILLS IV
One hour.
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of MUS 2251 or permission of the instructor. This course builds on skills developed in previous aural skills courses. It teaches about and gives practice in recognizing musical events and elements by ear and in singing musical elements or materials at sight.
MUS
2271
THEORY: ADVANCED HARMONY I
Three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 1172 or permission of the instructor. Study of modulation, chromatic and extended traditional harmonic practices, and advanced counterpoint.
MUS
2272
THEORY: ADVANCED HARMONY II
Three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2271. Study of modulation, chromatic and extended traditional harmonic practices, and advanced counterpoint.
MUS
2279
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
MUS
2280
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
MUS
3371
THEORY: FORM AND ANALYSIS
Three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2272. This course emphasizes detailed stylistic analysis of musical forms from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern Periods.
MUS
3372
THEORY: COUNTERPOINT
Two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 3371. The course consists of an in-depth study of contrapuntal processes from 18th Century practices to current procedures. Original compositions: Two-Part invention, Three-voice fugue, Chorale Prelude, and Twelve-Tone composition.
MUS
3379
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
MUS
3380
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
MUS
4471
ORCHESTRATION
Two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 3371. Techniques of effective scoring for orchestra.
MUS
4479
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
MUS
4480
COMPOSITION
One to three credit hours.
Prerequisite: approval of instructor. This course consists of supervised composition for various media through both seminar sessions and individual instruction.
Gen Ed: FA (Ex)
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Music Education
MUS
2275
STRINGS PEDAGOGY
One hour.
Preparation for teaching and demonstrating all stringed instruments.
MUS
2276
WOODWINDS PEDAGOGY
One hour.
Preparation for teaching and demonstrating all woodwind instruments.
MUS
3375
BRASS PEDAGOGY
One hour.
Preparation for teaching and demonstrating all brass instruments.
MUS
3376
PERCUSSION PEDAGOGY
One hour.
Preparation for teaching and demonstrating all percussion instruments.
MUS
3377
VOCAL PEDAGOGY
One hour.
Techniques and materials for teaching voice in the individual and the group lesson.
MUS
3378
PIANO PEDAGOGY
Three hours.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is designed to present concepts and materials for private piano teaching with emphasis on practical guidelines for studio work.
MUS
4476
ELEMENTARY METHODS
Three hours.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Emphasizes the development of essential competencies for teaching music at the elementary level. Course includes survey of appropriate materials, research-based techniques and teaching strategies. Ten hours of field-based experience are required in addition to class hours.
MUS
4477
SECONDARY METHODS AND MATERIALS
Three hours.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course emphasizes the development of essential competencies for teaching music at the secondary level. Areas addressed in this course are – 1) Teaching Competencies, 2) Administrative Competencies, and 3) Literature. Competency-based observation and field experience will be required to develop the student educator in developing various essential teaching competencies.
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Music History and Literature
MUS
2281
HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF THE PIANO
Two hours.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Development of the piano and its literature with stylistic approach to traditions and interpretation. Recommended for majors with piano concentration.
MUS
3381
HISTORY OF MUSIC I
Four hours.
Prerequisite: six hours of music theory. The development of musical thought from antiquity through the Baroque era, illustrated through study of representative compositions.
Gen Ed: SW (Aw)
MUS
3382
HISTORY OF MUSIC II
Four hours.
Prerequisite: six hours of music theory. The development of musical thought from the end of the Baroque era through the present, illustrated through study of representative compositions.
Gen Ed: SW (Aw)
MUS
3383
VOCAL LITERATURE I
One hour.
Examination of traditional Italian, German, and French repertory for voice.
MUS
3384
VOCAL LITERATURE II
One hour.
Examination of repertory for voice by English and American composers.
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Music Management
MUS
2253
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC BUSINESS
Two hours.
Introduction to Music Business examines the various aspects of the music industry including product oriented business, hall management and promotions, recording industry, and unions.
MUS
4455
MUSIC PRODUCT AND RETAILING
Two hours.
Thorough acquaintance with piano, wind instruments, home and church organ, and string, percussion, and electronic instruments. Methods of retailing music products, including instruments, publications, and artist management.
MUS
4459
MUSIC MANAGEMENT
Two hours.
Prerequisite: BUS 2217. Examination of music publishing, copyright regulations, finance contracts, governmental regulations, and concert management.
MUS
4462
MUSIC MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
Nine hours.
Prerequisites: completion of all courses required in this curriculum and permission of the instructor. A ten week internship in the music industry is required of all students electing the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Management.
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Music General Offerings
MUS
1184
ENGLISH DICTION
One hour.
One semester of study of English diction for voice concentration majors.
MUS
1185
GERMAN DICTION
One hour.
One semester of study of German diction for voice concentration majors.
MUS
1186
ITALIAN DICTION
One hour.
One semester of study of Italian diction for voice concentration majors.
MUS
1187
FRENCH DICTION
One hour.
One semester of study of French diction for voice concentration majors.
MUS
1197
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
MUS
1198
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
MUS
2297
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
MUS
2298
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
MUS
3386
FUNDAMENTALS OF CONDUCTING I
Two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2272. This is a course in organizing and conducting choral and instrumental ensembles in which basic conducting technique (patterns, posture, subdivision of beats, starting, stopping, cues, and baton technique) is acquired.
MUS
3387
FUNDAMENTALS OF CONDUCTING II
Two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 3386. This course continues the conducting curriculum with: (A) further study of the techniques of choral and instrumental conducting, (B) score study and preparation, (C) rehearsal planning, pacing and execution; (D) interpretative factors: group tone development; (E) ensemble literature.
MUS
3388
JAZZ IMPROVISATION
One hour.
Improvisational techniques in actual jazz performance.
MUS
3389
ACCOMPANYING AND COACHING
One hour.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Instrumental and vocal accompanying for the pianist with emphasis on stylistic traditions and with special attention to the art song.
MUS
3390
JUNIOR RECITAL
One hour.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Requirements determined by candidate’s major concentration area. An accompanying fee of $100 for strings, voice, and winds will be assessed during the semester(s) of enrollment in junior recital.
MUS
3397
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
MUS
3398
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
MUS
4490
SENIOR RECITAL
One hour.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Requirements determined by candidate’s major concentration area. An accompanying fee of $100 for strings, voice, and winds will be assessed during the semester(s) of enrollment in senior recital.
MUS
4497
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
MUS
4498
STUDENT RECITAL
Ungraded lab required of all music majors. There is no credit for this lab.
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