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Courses in Music

MUS 1011, MUS 3011. Concert Band.
A performing concert band available to all university students by audition with the director. Meets daily; Spring Semester only. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1012, MUS 3012. 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, MUS 3021. Chamber Chorale.
A highly selective and actively performing choral ensemble choosing literature from a wide range of choral classics. Audition required. Meets daily. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1041, MUS 3041. Band Laboratory.
Performance on minor instruments, conducting of beginning instrumental ensemble, 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 on alternating years (1995, 1997, 1999).
MUS 1051, MUS 1061. Piano Class I.
A beginning course in piano, using group teaching techniques and emphasizing the functional use of the instrument as needed by non-keyboard majors and non-music majors. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1071, MUS 3071. Concert Choir.
A large performing vocal ensemble designed for the music major and the general university student who enjoys singing. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1081, MUS 3081. 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 undergraduate music majors for a minimum of six semesters.
MUS 1171, MUS 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 one-act chamber operas. Open to all university students by audition. Three class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1191, MUS 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. Spring Semester only.
MUS 1233, MUS 1243. Theory I.
Study of the diatonic compositional principles of the 18th century from music fundamentals through elementary chromatic harmonies and modulations.
MUS 1251, MUS 1261. Sight Singing/Ear Training I.
Development of sight singing and aural skills. Two class meetings per week.
MUS 1441, MUS 3441. Henderson Singers.
A small vocal ensemble which serves as a public relations group for the University. Literature is restricted to popular musical styles. Open to all students by audition. Three class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1451, MUS 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, MUS 3493. Composition.
A beginning and intermediary study of the techniques of music composition. Offered on alternating years, Fall Semester only (1995, 1997, 1999).
MUS 1641, MUS 3641. Woodwind Ensemble.
A small instrumental ensemble required of woodwind instrument majors, and open to all university students by audition. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1671, MUS 3671. Percussion Ensemble.
A small instrumental ensemble required of percussion instrument majors, and open to all university students by audition. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1771, MUS 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 sight-reading and experience in playing repertoire for piano, four- and eight-hands, and for chamber groups with piano. Two class meetings per week; Fall Semester only.
MUS 1791. Techniques of Accompanying.
Instruction in the principles and practices of the art of accompanying. Two class meetings per week; Spring Semester only.
MUS 1801, MUS 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 1823. Introduction to Music Theory.
Review of basic music fundamentals, including notation, keys, scales, intervals, meter, rhythm, melody, and harmony. Open to students with little or no previous theoretical study. Credit earned in this course is in addition to that of the required theory courses. Fall Semester only.
MUS 1851, MUS 3851. Brass Ensemble
. A small instrumental ensemble required of brass instrument majors and open to all university students by audition. Two class meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 1951, MUS 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 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.
MUS 2111,MUS 2121. Brass Class.
The first semester includes the study of the elementary playing techniques, teaching procedures and materials for the brass instruments. The second semester involves more advanced study of each instrument with emphasis on advanced teaching techniques and analysis of the student's problems. Two class meetings per week.
MUS 2151, MUS 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. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 2273, MUS 2283. Theory II.
A study of theory from advanced chromatic harmony through twentieth century techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 1233.
MUS 2403. Public School Music.
Required of all elementary education majors. A study of music fundamentals and methods necessary for elementary classroom music instruction. For Elementary Education majors only.
MUS 2601, MUS 2611. Piano Class II.
A continuation of MUS 1051,1061, involving more advanced study of playing and sight reading techniques, and designed to prepare the student for the piano proficiency examination. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 2621, MUS 2631. Sight Singing-Ear Training II.
Further development of sight singing and aural skills. Prerequisites: MUS 1233 and 1261. Two class meetings per week.
MUS 3001. Introduction to Electronic Music.
Use of electronics in music composition. Open to all university students by permission of instructor. (Spring Semester only, 1996, 1998).
MUS 3131, MUS 3141. Woodwind Class.
The first semester includes the study of the elementary playing techniques, teaching procedures, and materials for the woodwind instruments. The second semester involves more advanced study of each instrument with emphasis on advanced teaching techniques and analysis of the student's problems. 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 eighteenth 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 Spring Semesters only.
MUS 3293. Counterpoint.
Study of compositional principles in eighteenth century contrapuntal forms. Prerequisite: MUS 2283. (Fall Semester only, 1996, 1998).
MUS 3302. Service Playing.
Training in the playing of hymns, anthems, arranging piano accompaniments for organ, improvisation, and modulation. Fall Semester 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. Spring Semester only.
MUS 3393. Voice Pedagogy.
A study of pedagogical techniques and materials for instruction of voice. 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. Spring Semester only.
MUS 3473. Survey of Non-Western Music.
A course designed to heighten the student's awareness of music from non-western 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 non-western cultures for all university students. Spring semester only.
MUS 3482. Organ Pedagogy.
A study of pedagogical techniques for instruction of organ. Spring Semester only.
MUS 3592. Piano Pedagogy.
A study of pedagogical techniques for instruction of piano. Fall Semester only.
MUS 3931. Class Piano Pedagogy.
A study of pedagogical techniques for a group approach to instruction of piano. Spring Semester only.
MUS 4313. Conducting
. Basic techniques of the baton and interpretation of the musical score required of all music majors. Prerequisite: MUS 2283 and 2631. Fall Semester only.
MUS 4363, MUS 4373. History of Music.
A detailed study of styles, genres, and composers of music in the history of Western Civilization from ancient Greece to the present time. Prerequisite: MUS 2283 or permission of the instructor.
MUS 4382. Twentieth Century Music.
A study of the history and styles in music since 1900. Postromanticism, nationalism, neo-classicism, and later trends in contemporary music will be studied. Fall semester only.
MUS 4413. Advanced Choral Conducting/Choral Literature.
An advanced course for B.M.E. choral (vocal and keyboard) students dealing with literature, score study, rehearsal techniques, and conducting. Prerequisite: MUS 4313.
MUS 4432. Instrumentation.
Basic elements of instrumental arranging. Transpositions, ranges, limitations and advantages of commonly used instruments in ensemble setting. Orchestral terminology and practical score and parts preparation is included.
MUS 4521, MUS 4522, MUS 4523, MUS 6521, MUS 6522, MUS 6523. Special Studies in Music.
Individual research on worthy music projects. Permission of department chairperson required.
MUS 4903, MUS 5903. 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.
MUS 4913, MUS 5913. 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.
MUS 5991, MUS 5992, MUS 5993. Workshop in Music Education.
Designed to enhance the contemporary scope of the graduate program in music education by providing relevant and innovative courses in current trends and methodologies. Variable as to subject and credit for areas of specialty and/or interest not otherwise provided in the standard offering of courses. May be repeated with change of title and subject for a maximum of three hours of degree credit.