MUSIC
Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 PRINT PAGE

Dr. Jim Buckner, Chair; Dr. Becraft, Dr. Dimond, Dr. Eaves, Dr. Etienne, Dr. Evans, Dr. Higgins, Dr. Juhn, Mr. Leyva, Ms. Schrag, Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Sommer, Dr. Justin Stolarik, Dr. Storm, Dr. Tsao-Lim, Mr. Whitaker

The Department of Music emphasizes a comprehensive mastery of the music curriculum which will prepare students for teaching in the public schools and for graduate study leading to collegelevel teaching and professional performance.  Assessment of student achievement will include background in academic fields and performance proficiency in music. Students preparing for a career in Music education will also be assessed in professional teaching knowledge and skills.

Entrance Requirements

In addition to meeting the university criteria for admission, all incoming music students must audition for the appropriate music faculty.  BM in Performance and BM in Composition candidates must receive written approval from faculty in the applied area.  Students transferring from other institutions will be required to take proficiency/placement exams in piano, theory, sight-singing, and ear training.  These students will be expected to take a Sophomore Review in order to take upper-level applied music and upper-level music courses.

Bachelor of Music

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Music must choose an emphasis in education, performance, or composition. Those electing the education or performance emphasis must also choose either a vocal or instrumental area of study.  While it is possible to complete a music degree in 127 hours, those electing to teach must add the professional education component to his/her degree in order to obtain teacher certification.

 All BM degree candidates are required to be enrolled in the appropriate major ensemble for a minimum of seven semesters.  With the exception of the teaching internship semester, all BM students must remain enrolled in the appropriate major ensemble and applied lesson. 

Music-Education Emphasis
  
 Candidates for the education emphasis must choose either choral or instrumental music as an area of concentration. Upon completion of the requirements the candidate will be certified to teach music, in the chosen area of concentration. Those electing the choral area must choose as a principal subject either voice or keyboard; those electing the instrumental area must choose as a principal subject an approved band or keyboard instrument. The candidate is required to present a public recital of 30 minutes duration during the senior year.

Music-Performance Emphasis

Candidates for this emphasis must concentrate on one of the following areas of performance: keyboard, band instrument, or voice. Each candidate is required to present a public recital of 30 minutes duration during the junior year and another public recital of 60 minutes duration during the senior year.

Music-Composition Emphasis

Candidates for this emphasis must present a public recital of 30 minutes duration during the junior year, and another public recital of 60 minutes duration during the senior year. The recital must present original compositions by the student composer

Bachelor of Arts in Music

This program is appropriate for undergraduates who wish to major in music as part of a liberal arts program irrespective of specific career aspirations.  It serves individuals who seek a broad program of general education rather than intense specialization in the undergraduate years.  The Bachelor of Arts in Music does not lead to teacher certification.

Music majors on scholarship must also participate in one small ensemble in each student's field for a minimum of four semesters.  Participation in more than three ensembles per semester must have the approval of the department chair.

Placement and Satisfactory Academic Progress

Incoming freshman music majors will be given a theory placement exam.  Students will be regularly monitored for academic progress, including performance lab attendance, applied area, and general studies.  Students majoring in any music curriculum must receive a minimum grade of “C” in all music courses.  Students who do not pass a required course in their major will be allowed to repeat that course only once.

Sophomore Review

At the completion of four (4) semesters of applied study, three (3) semesters of theory, and Sight Singing III, music majors must complete the Sophomore Review.  Academic progress will be reviewed by music faculty and a 15-minute jury will be performed by the student. Students may not enroll in upper-division courses in major until this requirement is met.  All BM-Education Emphasis degree candidates must complete six (6) hours of upper-level applied music to graduate.  All BM-Performance Emphasis degree candidates must complete nine (9) hours of upper-level applied music to graduate.  All BA degree candidates must complete three (3) hours of upper-level applied to graduate.

Performance Laboratory (MUS 1080, 3080), a recital class comprised of universitysponsored concerts, is required of all music majors while on campus as full-time students.  The student internship semester is exempted from this requirement. The grade is awarded based on attendance at a specific number of these programs per semester.

Keyboard Skills

 All BM majors are required to study piano in consecutive semesters until  Level IV proficiency (testing piano technique, musicianship, and sight reading) is passed. All BA students must complete two consecutive semesters of piano study (with "C" or better).  Students failing Level IV proficiency will be required to enroll in the following semester.  Students must be enrolled in Level IV before applying for the Sophomore Review. 

 See catalog sections under Education and Liberal Arts Core for additional requirements.

Major requirements for all Bachelor of Music students: Hours

MUS	1233, 1243	Music Theory I and II	6
MUS	2273, 2283	Music Theory III and IV	6
MUS	1251, 1261	Sight Singing/Ear Training I & II	2
MUS	2621, 2631	Sight Singing/Ear Training III & IV	2
MUS	1212	Introduction to Music Literature	2
MUS	1080, 3080	Performance Lab	0
MUS	3333	Form and Analysis	3
MUS	4363, 4373	History of Music	6
MUS	4382	Twentieth Century Music	2
MUS	4313	Conducting	3
MUS	1__1, 3__1	Large Ensemble	7
MUS	1__1, 3__1	Small Ensemble *	1-4
MUS	4351	Recital	1

 *Students on scholarship must complete four semesters.

Requirements for Education Emphasis: Vocal and Instrumental

 Instrumental Area:

APM	1__2, 3__2	Applied major	14
		Piano (until Level IV Proficiency is passed)
MUS	4432	Instrumentation	2
*MUS	3131, 3141	Woodwind Class	2
MUS	2111, 2121	Brass Class	2
MUS	3461	Percussion Class	1
MUS	3961	String Class	1
MUS	2151	Voice Class	1
MUS	4752	Special Methods-Elementary Music	2
MUS	1041, 3041	Band Laboratory	2
MUS	4732, 4742	Special Methods: Instrumental I & II	4
		Liberal Arts Core
		Pre-Professional Courses
		Internships-Clinical and Music

 *Students are not required to take the instrument class that deals with their applied major.

 Vocal Area:

APM	1___2, 3___2	Applied major	14
		Piano (until Level IV Proficiency is passed)
MUS	4432	Instrumentation	2
MUS	1191, 1201	Language and Diction	2
MUS	3392	Vocal Pedagogy	2
MUS	4413	Adv. Choral Conducting/Literature	3
MUS	2091	Instruments for Singers	1
MUS	4722	Special Methods: Vocal	2
MUS	4752	Special Methods-Elementary Music	2
		Liberal Arts Core
		Pre-Professional Courses
		Internships-Clinical and Music

 Choral Keyboard Area:

APM	1___2, 3___2	Applied major, keyboard	14
APM	1___1	Applied minor, voice	4
MUS	4432	Instrumentation	2
MUS	1191, 1201	Language & Diction	2
MSU	2091	Instruments for Singers	1
MUS	3392	Vocal Pedagogy	2
MUS	4413	Adv. Choral Conducting/Literature	3
MUS	4722	Special Methods: Vocal	2
MUS	4752	Special Methods-Elementary Music	2
		Liberal Arts Core
		Pre-Professional Courses
		Internships-Clinical and Music

Requirements for Performance (Vocal and Instrumental) and Composition Emphases:

 Instrumental and Composition Area:

APM	1__3, 3__3	Applied major	21
APM	1__1	Applied minor (four semesters of study)	4
MUS	4432	Instrumentation	2
MUS	3293	Counterpoint	3
MUS		Electives	7
		Liberal Arts Core

 Vocal Area:

APM	1__3, 3__3	Applied major	21
APM	1__1	Applied minor (four semesters of study)	4
MUS	1191, 1201	Language and Diction	2
MUS	3392	Vocal Pedagogy	2
		Foreign Language	6
		Liberal Arts Core

 Keyboard Area:

APM	1__3, 3__3	Applied major	21
APM	1__1	Applied minor (four semesters of study)	4
MUS	3592	Piano Pedagogy (piano majors)	2
MUS	3482	Organ Pedagogy (organ majors)	2
MUS	3302	Service Playing (organ majors)	2
MUS		Music Electives	5-7
MUS	3293	Counterpoint	3
		Liberal Arts Core

(Piano majors must take Techniques of Accompanying, Techniques of Ensemble Playing, and two semesters of Accompanying which will fulfill the small ensemble requirement.)

Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Music:

APM	1__1, 3__1	Applied major	8
APM	1__1	Applied piano or voice	2
MUS	1233, 1243	Music Theory I & II	6
MUS	2273, 2283	Music Theory III & IV	6
MUS	1251, 1261	Sight Singing/Ear Training I & II	2
MUS	2621, 2631	Sight Singing/Ear Training III & IV	2
MUS	1080, 3080	Performance Lab	0
MUS	4363, 4373	Music History	6
MUS	4382	20th Century Music	2
MUS	4313	Conducting	3
MUS	1__1	Large ensemble	6
MUS	1__1	Small ensemble	1
		Music Electives	7
		Liberal Arts Core
		Minor Field
		Foreign Language - 6 hours
		intermediate or above

Requirements for Music Minor:

MUS	1233	Music Theory I*	3
MUS	1251	Sight Singing/Ear Training I	1
MUS	1243-	Music Theory II	3
		or
MUS	2273	Music Theory III	3
		or
MUS	1261	Sight Singing/Ear Training II	1
		Applied Music	4
		(Private lessons on one instrument/voice)
		Large Ensemble	2
		Piano**	2
		Electives	8

One of the electives must be an upper level music history course.  Intro to Music Lit will be required as a prerequisite.  Only 2 additional credits of large ensemble will be allowed as elective credit.  Other upper level courses may be taken with permission of instructor.

Music History I or II	3
Large Ensemble	2
Elective	3
Total Credits	24

*Minors may be required to take MUS 1822/Intro to Music Theory as a preparatory course prior to Music Theory I.

**Minors whose applied area is a piano may be required to take other piano-related courses to fulfill this requirement.
 
Courses in Applied Music

Credit for applied music is indicated by the fourth digit of the APM course number and is figured on the following basis:

"  One Semester Hour - 1 half-hour lesson per week.  (Secondary area, non- majors).
"  Two Semester Hours - 2 half-hour lessons (or equivalent) per week.
"  Three Semester Hours - 2 half-hour lessons (or equivalent) per week.   (Performance majors only).

 Jury examinations are given to all music majors in their major and minor applied  fields at the end of each semester. Courses in Applied Music may be repeated for credit.

Applied Instrument and Voice Numbers:

APM	1011-3, 3011-3	Piano
APM	1101-3, 3101-3	Organ
APM	1201-3, 3201-3	Voice
APM	1401-3, 3401-3	Violin
APM	1411-3, 3411-3	Viola
APM	1421-3, 3421-3	Cello
APM	1431-3, 3431-3	String Bass
APM	1501-3, 3501-3	Baritone
APM	1521-3, 3501-3	Horn
APM	1541-3, 3541-3	Trombone
APM	1561-3, 3561-3	Trumpet
APM	1581-3, 3581-3	Tuba
APM	1701-3, 3701-3	Bassoon
APM	1721-3, 3721-3	Clarinet
APM	1741-3, 3741-3	Flute
APM	1761-3, 3761-3	Oboe
APM	1781-3, 3781-3	Saxophone*
APM	1901-3, 3901-3	Percussion
APM	1911-3, 3911-3	Composition
APM	1921-2, 3921-2	Improvisation

  *Must include some study on alto saxophone.

Courses in Music

MUS 1011, 3011.  Concert Band. A performing concert band available to all university students by audition with the director. Three class meetings per week.  Spring Semester only.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1011, 3011.   Marching Band. A performing marching band available to all university students by audition with the director. Meets daily. Fall Semester only.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1021, 3021.  Chamber Chorale. A highly selective and actively performing choral ensemble choosing literature from a wide range of choral classics. Audition required.  Four class meetings per week.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1031.  Piano Class for Non Majors. A beginning course in piano, using group teaching techniques and emphasizing the functional  use  of  the  instrument as needed by nonmusic majors.  One class meeting per week.  May be repeated for credit.  All piano classes assessed $20.00 lab fee.

MUS 1041, 3041.  Band Laboratory. Performance on minor instruments, conducting of beginning instrumental ensembles, study of instrumental pedagogical   problems,   development   of error detection skills, and study of grade 1, 2, and 3 band literature. Two class meetings per week. Spring Semester only.    MUS 1041 offered in even-number years.  MUS 3041 offered in odd-number years.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1051, 1061.  Piano Class I and II.  Beginning courses in piano, using group teaching techniques and emphasizing functional use of the instrument as needed by non-keyboard music majors in preparation for piano proficiency.  Two class meetings per week.  May be repeated for credit.  All piano classes assessed $20.00 lab fee.

MUS 1071, 3071.  Concert Choir. A large performing vocal ensemble designed for the music major and the general university student who enjoys singing by audition with the director. Three class meetings per week.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1080, 3080.  Performance Laboratory. A recital class comprised primarily of weekly general student recitals, junior and senior music degree recitals, ensemble presentations, and faculty and guest artist programs. Required of all music majors for a minimum of seven semesters.

MUS 1171, 3171.  Opera Workshop. A workshop setting in which acting and interpretation skills are developed. These skills are then incorporated into the performance of opera scenes or oneact chamber operas. Open to all university students by audition. Three class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1191, 1201.   Language and Diction. Phonetics applied to the study of English, Italian, German, and French song literature. The study of diction problems applicable to all song literature. Two class meetings per week.

MUS 1212.  Introduction to Music Literature. Study of significant musical works from all style periods of music history. Emphasis is placed on techniques of listening.  Two class meetings per week.  Spring Semester only.

MUS 1221, 3221.  String Orchestra.  A performing string orchestra available to all university students by audition with the director.  Two class meetings per week.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1233, 1243.  Theory I & II. Study of the diatonic compositional principles of the 18th century from music fundamentals through elementary chromatic harmonies and modulations.  Three class meetings per week.  (MUS 1233 is a prerequisite to MUS 1243).

MUS 1251, 1261.  Sight Singing/Ear Training I & II. Development of sight singing and aural skills. Two class meetings per week. (MUS 1251 is a prerequisite to MUS 1261).

MUS 1451, 3451.  Jazz Improvisation Laboratory. The study of the fundamentals of jazz, including chord nomenclature, scale construction, form, and improvisational techniques. Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1493, 3493. Composition. A beginning and intermediary study of the techniques of music composition.  Selected semesters only.

MUS 1641, 3641.  Woodwind Ensemble. A small instrumental ensemble required of woodwind instrument majors on scholarship, and open to all university students by audition. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1671, 3671.  Percussion Ensemble. A small instrumental ensemble required of percussion instrument majors on scholarship, and open to all university students by audition. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1771, 3771.  Jazz Ensemble. An instrumental ensemble which performs and studies jazz and contemporary music. Open to all university students by audition. Three class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1781.  Techniques of Ensemble Playing. Basic training in sightreading and experience in playing repertoire for piano, four and eighthands, and for chamber groups with piano. Two class meetings per week.  Fall Semester only in odd-number years.

MUS 1791.  Techniques of Accompanying. Instruction in the principles and practices of the art of accompanying. Two class meetings per week. Spring Semester only in odd-number years.

MUS 1801, 3801.  Accompanying. Two hours weekly of studio and/or ensemble accompanying plus additional extra rehearsals as needed. Prerequisite: MUS 1791 or consent of Director of Keyboard Studies. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1822.  Introduction to Music Theory.  Review of basic music fundamentals, including notation, keys, scales, intervals, meter, rhythm, melody, and harmony.  Open to all students who can read music but have  little or no previous theoretical study.  Music majors may be required to take Intro to Music based on outcome of Theory Placement Exam.  Credit earned in this course is in addition to that of the required theory courses.  Three class meetings per week.

MUS 1851, 3851.  Brass Ensemble. A small instrumental ensemble required of brass instrument majors on scholarship and open to all university students by audition. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1941, 3941.  Reddie Pep Band.  A small ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists which plays at basketball games.  Open to all university students with permission of instructor.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1951, 3951.  Wind Ensemble. A performing ensemble of wind/percussion instrumentalists which performs the more advanced wind literature. Available to all university students by audition. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 1971, 3971 Women’s Choir.  A performing vocal ensemble designed for the general university female student who enjoys singing.  Two class meetings per week.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 2033.  Humanities: Music. A course designed to heighten the student's awareness of music's role in society, to introduce the elements of music, to assist in the development of analytical listening skills, and to broaden the student's musical appreciation.  Three class meetings per week.

MUS 2091.  Instruments for Singers. The study of string, wind, and percussion instruments for students with no instrumental music experience.  This course is designed to give choral and choral/keyboard majors a functional knowledge of band and orchestra instruments.  Students in the course must be able to read notes and rhythms.  Open to all university students with permission of the instructor.  Two class meetings per week.  Fall Semester only in odd-number years.

MUS 2111, 2121.  Brass Class. The first semester includes the study of Trumpet and French Horn.  Second semester includes Low Brass study.  Students will learn elementary and advanced teaching procedures, including analyzing student problems.  All students will demonstrate a basic proficiency on each instrument.  Two class meetings per week.

MUS 2151, 2161.  Voice Class. An elementary course in singing, employing both group and individual techniques. The problems of singing and of voice improvement are studied through exercise and song interpretation. One class meeting per week.  May be repeated for credit.

MUS 2273, 2283.  Theory III & IV. A study of theory from advanced chromatic harmony through 20th century techniques. Three class meetings per week.  Prerequisite: MUS 1233 and 1243.  MUS 2273 is a prerequisite to MUS 2283.

MUS 2402.  Public School Music. Required of all P-4, 4-8 education majors. A study of music fundamentals and methods necessary for elementary classroom music instruction.  Two class meetings per week.  For P-4, 4-8 Education majors only, or by permission of instructor.

MUS 2521-3, 4521-3.  Special Studies in Music. Individual research on worthy music projects. Permission of department chair required.  Selected semesters only.

MUS 2601, 2611.  Piano Class III and IV.  A continuation of the piano class preparation for proficiency.  More advanced study of playing and sight reading.  Two class meetings per week.  May be repeated for credit.  All piano classes assessed $20.00 lab fee.

MUS 2621, 2631.  Sight Singing-Ear Training III & IV. Further development of sight singing and aural skills. Two class meetings per week. (MUS 1261 is prerequisite to MUS 2621; MUS 2621 is prerequisite to MUS 2631).

MUS 3001.  Introduction to Electronic Music. Use of electronics in music composition. Open to all university students by permission of instructor.  Selected semesters only.

MUS 3131, 3141.  Woodwind Class. The first semester includes the study of the Flute, Oboe, and Bassoon.  Second semester will include study of the Saxophone and Clarinet.  Students will learn elementary and advanced teaching procedures, including analyzing student problems.  All students will demonstrate a basic proficiency on each instrument.  Two class meetings per week.

MUS 3182.  American Popular Music. A survey course of the history and development of popular music in America from the 18th century to current styles (i.e., Rhythm 'n' Blues and Rock 'n' Roll). This course focuses on the origins, stylistic development, and influence of music of various cultures and ethnic groups found in the United States. This course is a general college elective. Selected semesters only. 

MUS 3293.  Counterpoint. Study of compositional principles in 18th century contrapuntal forms. Three class meetings per week.  Prerequisite: MUS 2283 and successful completion of the Sophomore Review.  Spring Semester only in odd-number years. 

MUS 3302.  Service Playing. Training in the playing of hymns, anthems, arranging piano accompaniments for organ, improvisation, and modulation.  Selected semesters only.

MUS 3333.  Form and Analysis. A study of various concepts of harmony and form as found in music of the 18th through the 20th century. Prerequisite: MUS 2283 and successful completion of the Sophomore Review.  Three class meetings per week.  Fall Semester only.

MUS 3392.  Vocal Pedagogy. A study of pedagogical techniques and materials for instruction of voice. Two class meetings per week.  Spring Semester only.

MUS 3461.  Percussion Class. A study of elementary through intermediate playing techniques and teaching methods of the percussion instruments. Two class meetings per week. All students will demonstrate a basic proficiency in percussion.  Two class meetings per week.  Spring Semester only.

MUS 3473.   Survey of Non-Western Music.  A course designed to heighten the student's awareness of music from nonWestern cultures.  Folk, sacred, and traditional music from countries such as Africa, India, and Eastern Europe will be studied.  This course will fulfill the general education requirement in nonWestern cultures for all university students.  Required of music majors.  Three class meetings per week.

MUS 3482.  Organ Pedagogy. A study of pedagogical techniques for instruction of organ.  Selected Semesters only.

MUS 3592.  Piano Pedagogy. A study of pedagogical techniques for instruction of piano.  Fall Semester only in even-number years.

MUS 3931.  Class Piano Pedagogy. A study of pedagogical techniques for a group approach to instruction of piano.  Selected Semesters only.

MUS 3961.  String Class.  Students will study elementary & advanced teaching of string instruments.  Required for instrumental music education students.  Two class meetings per week.  Spring Semester only.

MUS 4313.  Conducting.  Basic techniques of the baton and interpretation of the musical score required of all music majors. Three class meetings per week.  Prerequisite: MUS 2283, 2631 and successful completion of the Sophomore Review.  Fall Semester only.

MUS 4351.  Senior Recital. This course represents the final applied music project for music  majors. A public recital will be given after the completion of junior-level applied study and with the approval of the applied teacher. This course should be taken in lieu of applied music during the Senior Recital semester.  Prerequisite:  Successful completion of the Sophomore Review and applied music as required by the degree.

MUS 4363, 4373. (WI) History of Music I & II. A detailed study of styles, genres, and composers of music in the history of Western Civilization from ancient Greece to 1900.  Three class meetings per week. Prerequisite: MUS 2273 and 2631.

MUS 4382. (WI) Twentieth Century Music.  A study of the history and styles in music since 1900.  Postromanticism, nationalism, neoclassicism, and later trends in contemporary music will be studied.  Two class meetings per week. Prerequisite: successful completion of the sophomore review and MUS 4363 or MUS 4373.  Fall Semester only.

MUS 4413.  Advanced Choral Conducting/Choral Literature. An advanced course for choral (vocal and keyboard) students dealing with literature, score study, rehearsal techniques, and conducting.  Three class meetings per week. Prerequisite: MUS 4313 and successful completion of the Sophomore Review.  Spring Semester only in odd-number years.

MUS 4432.  Instrumentation. Basic elements of instrumental arranging. Study of transpositions, ranges, limitations and advantages of commonly used instruments in ensemble settings. Orchestral terminology and practical score and parts preparation is included.  Two class meetings per week. Prerequisite: successful completion of the sophomore review.  Spring Semester only. 

MUS 4722.  Special Methods: Music-Vocal.  Special methods in the teaching of Junior and Senior High School vocal music.  Two class meetings per week. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Sophomore Review.  Fall Semester only.

MUS 4732. Special Methods: Instrumental I. Special methods in the administration of instrumental program K12 and rehearsal techniques. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisite:  Successful completion of the Sophomore Review.  Spring Semester only.

MUS 4742.  Special Methods: Instrumental II. Special methods in rehearsal techniques for marching band.  Two class meetings per week. Prerequisite:  Successful completion of the Sophomore Review.  Fall Semester only.

MUS 4752. Special Methods: Music-Elementary. Special methods in the teaching of Elementary and Middle School general music.  Two class meetings per week. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Sophomore Review and admission to Teacher Education Program.  Fall Semester only.

MUS 4903.  Piano Literature I. Survey of keyboard literature from the English virginalist school through the works of Haydn and Mozart. Prerequisite: MUS 2283 or permission of instructor.  Selected semesters only.

MUS 4913.  Piano Literature II.  Survey of keyboard literature from the works of Beethoven through the works of avante garde composers. Prerequisite: MUS 2283 or permission of instructor.  Selected semesters only.