Courses
MUSIC (MUS 50.09)
A student must audition prior to being permitted to enroll in a degree program. Instruction in music performance courses consists of one hour of private instruction per week. A student should allot a minimum of six hours of practice per week for practice of the major instrument.
Students registered as majors in performance courses are expected to perform a minimum of one time each semester on a student recital and are required to perform before a faculty jury at the end of each semester. A solo senior recital or capstone course is required for the completion of a degree. All full-time students who register in a performance course are required to attend recitals, concerts and other productions sponsored by the division (MUS 100/300). Such attendance is essential for musical growth; therefore, each student must consider attendance expectations when preparing academic and personal schedules.
All non-piano majors must pass a proficiency examination in piano upon completing MUS 269 or 270. A student who fails the examination will be required to repeat MUS 270 until it is passed. Likewise a proficiency examination in performance on the primary instrument or voice is required at the end of the sophomore year. If results indicate progress with some deficiencies, the student will be required to repeat 272 until the barrier examination is passed regardless of the grade earned in MUS 272. If results indicate that the future success of a student is doubtful, the student will be advised to transfer to another curriculum. Students transferring from other universities must take placement examinations in theory, piano and on the primary instrument or voice.
Students are required to provide certain materials, equipment and dress needed for music study and performance. Students must arrange their personal schedules to avoid conflicts with ensemble commitments.
NOTE: The numbers following each course name refer to: number of semester credit hours-hours of lecture per week-hours of laboratory per week.
MUS 100. Recital. 0-0-1. For freshmen and sophomores. Recital and concert attendance required. No credit. Grade based on attendance. Not for audit. Must be repeated for degree.
MUS 101-102. Basic Piano. 3-3-0. Beginning piano. Open to all students except music majors and minors. For credit only; no audit. MUS 101 is prerequisite to 102. 102-Spring only.
MUS 105. General Music Appreciation. 3-3-0. Introductory survey course covering principal musical styles and literature. Open to all students. Arts elective. This course is also available via Internet. Basic computer knowledge is required for students enrolled in the Internet section.
MUS 107. Honors Music Appreciation. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Honors placement or permission of director. Social, economic and political influences on composers and their works.
MUS 109. English and Italian Diction. 1-0-2. Instruction in speaking and singing in English and Italian. Examples drawn from musical terms, texts, libretti and song. Restricted to music majors and minors only. Fall only.
MUS 110. Fundamentals of Music. 2-2-0. A study of music including the grand staff, scales, key signatures, intervals, triands and seventh chords. Fall only.
MUS 119. Elementary Theory. 4-3-2. Prerequisite: Passing score on Theory Placement Test. A study of triads, inversions, figured bass, phrase units, harmonization of a given melody, seventh chords, ear training and sight singing. Spring only.
MUS 120. Elementary Theory. 4-3-2. Prerequisite: MUS 119. Continuation of concepts studied in MUS 119 with the addition of non-harmonic tones and counterpoint. Fall only.
MUS 161. Performance Course. 1-0-3. Open to music minors, non majors and as a minor performance course for music majors.
MUS 162. Performance Course. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: MUS 161. Open to music minors, non-majors and as a minor performance course for music majors.
MUS 169. Class Piano. 1-0-2. Co-requisite: MUS 119. Beginning piano for music majors and music minors. Spring only.
MUS 170. Class Piano. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: MUS 169 or permission of director. A continuation of work begun in MUS 169 for music majors and music minors. Fall only.
MUS 171. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Co-requisite: MUS 100. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only by audition. Performance examination required at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 172. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 171. Co-requisite: MUS 100. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only. Performance examination required at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 190. Symphonic Band. 1-0-3. For freshmen and sophomores. Developing musicianship through performance in the Symphonic Band. Membership is determined by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 191. Marching Band. 1-0-6. For freshmen and sophomores. Membership determined by audition. Applicants should have had marching band experience at the high school level. May be repeated for credit. Fall only.
MUS 193. Chorus. 1-0-3. For freshmen and sophomores. Membership determined by audition. Sight reading ability not required but singers must have inherent vocal ability and pitch recognition. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 194. Symphonic Wind Ensemble. 1-0-3. For freshmen and sophomores. Developing musicianship through performance in the Wind Ensemble. Membership is determined by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 196. Gospel Choir. 1-0-3. Open to all students. Membership determined by the student’s ability to match pitch. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 209. French and German Diction. 1-0-2. Speaking and singing in French and German. Examples are drawn from music terms, texts, libretti and songs. Restricted to music majors and minors only. Spring only.
MUS 201. Computing Technology for Music Majors. 2-2-1. Introduction to application software for use in music, including Microsoft Office, digital keyboards, Midi, music notation, music publishing and computer-assisted instruction. Fall only.
MUS 211. Theory. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: MUS 120. A study of 19th century chromatic harmony with the addition of binary and ternary forms. Spring only.
MUS 212. Theory. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: MUS 211. Continuation of concepts studied in MUS 211 with the addition of sonata and fugue. Fall only.
MUS 217. Solfege Ear Training. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: MUS 120. Continued development of sight singing and dictation skills through the use of more complex and demanding examples of music. Development of keyboard harmonization skills. Spring only.
MUS 218. Solfege-Ear Training. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: MUS 217. Continuation of concepts studied in MUS 217 with the addition of 20th century techniques and modes. Fall only.
MUS 240. Survey of Music Literature. 2-2-1. A survey of selected examples in non Western cultures, Western European, and American music from the end of the Renaissance to the late 20th Century. Listening identification and study of styles. Includes Writing Across the Curriculum and score analysis components. Open to non music majors with permission of the director. Spring only.
MUS 243. Wind Literature. 1-1-0. Co-requisite: MUS 240. A survey of selected examples of symphonic band and wind ensemble literature. Listening identification and study of styles. Includes score analysis components. Spring only.
MUS 244. Choral Literature. 1-1-0. Co-requisite: MUS 240. A survey of choral masterworks, both large and small in scope, from a historical and stylistic perspective with additional emphasis on appropriately choosing, locating and programming a variety of choral literature. Spring only.
MUS 261. Performance Course. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: MUS 162. Open to music minors, non-majors and as a minor performance course for music majors.
MUS 262. Performance Course. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: MUS 261. Open to music minors, non-majors and as a minor performance course for music majors.
MUS 269. Class Piano. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: MUS 170 or permission of director. A continuation of work begun in MUS 170. Experience in accompanying is included. Spring only.
MUS 270. Class Piano. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: MUS 269 or permission of director. A continuation of MUS 269. Experience in accompanying is included. Fall only.
MUS 271. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 172. Co-requisite: MUS 100. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only. Performance examination required at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 272. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 271. Co-requisite: MUS 100. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only. Performance examination required at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 292. Instrumental Ensemble. 1-0-2. Participation in varied instrumental chamber music ensembles. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 296. Jazz Band. 1-0-3. Open to freshmen and sophomores by audition. A performing organization for instrumental students interested in the extended demands of performing in a jazz band setting. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 298. Chamber Choir Ensemble. 1-0-3. Open to freshmen and sophomores by audition. A performing organization for students interested in performing chamber choir music. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 300. Recital. 0-0-1. For juniors and seniors. Recital and concert attendance required. No credit. Grade based on attendance. Not for audit. Must be repeated for degree.
MUS 301. Basic Conducting. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: MUS 269. Basic principles of conducting and score reading, verbal and non-verbal communication related to music and music education. Development and assessment of dexterity, coordination and communication skills. Fall only.
MUS 302. Instrumental Conducting. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: MUS 301. Emphasis upon actual conducting of various ensembles. Interpretation of music of various periods, refinement of conducting skills and a survey of band literature. Spring only.
MUS 303. Choral Conducting. 1-0-2. Prerequisite: MUS 301. Principles of interpretation and style. Observation and application of choral technique. Choral literature survey. Refinement of conducting skills. Spring only.
MUS 306. Piano Accompanying. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: MUS 272 or permission of the director. Principles of accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists and ensembles.
MUS 307. Folk Music. 3-3-0. Principal styles and categories of folk music in selected ethnic cultures primarily from the United States. Open to all students. Arts elective.
MUS 319. Jazz History. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. Jazz music will be the material of concern. Arts elective.
MUS 320. History of Rock and Roll. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. Rock and roll: its history, stylistic developments and social influences. Arts Elective.
MUS 323. Analysis. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: MUS 212. In-depth study of 20th and 21st century compositional style through the analysis of musical examples.
MUS 340. Music History: c. 400 to 1750. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: MUS 240. Historical development of music in the Western tradition, Ancient and Medieval eras through the Baroque era. Includes Writing Across the Curriculum and score analysis components. Open to non-majors with permission of director. Fall only.
MUS 341. Music History: 1750 to present. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: MUS 240. Historical development of music in the Western tradition, Classical era to the present. Includes score analysis components. Open to non-majors with permission of director. Spring only.
MUS 350 351 352. Independent Study. 1-0-2 each. Prerequisites: Permission of director and a minimum of 45 semester hours of music courses. Preparation and completion of a plan of directed study. Student may elect to take one, two or all three courses at the same time. Each may be repeated once for credit if content differs.
MUS 370. Piano. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 270 or audition. Elective private instruction at the intermediate level. Open to music majors and minors. May be repeated once for credit.
MUS 371. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 272. Co-requisite: MUS 300. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only. Performance examination required at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 372. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 371. Co-requisite: MUS 300. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only. Performance examination required at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 376. Piano Literature. 3-3-0. A study of keyboard literature from the Renaissance to the present. For piano majors only.
MUS 386. Gospel Choir. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: A minimum of two semesters of MUS 196 and junior standing. Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Cannot be used for graduate credit.
MUS 390. Symphonic Band. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Developing musicianship through performance in the Symphonic Band. Membership is determined by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 391. Marching Band. 1-0-6. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Membership determined by audition. May be repeated for credit. Fall only.
MUS 393. Chorus. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Developing musicianship through performance in Chorus. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 394. Symphonic Wind Ensemble. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Developing musicianship through performance in the Wind Ensemble. Membership is determined by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 396. Jazz Band. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Membership by audition. A performing organization for instrumental students interested in the extended demands of performing in a jazz band setting. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 398. Chamber Choir Ensemble. 1-0-3. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Membership by audition. Selections performed range from Renaissance to 20th century. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 400. Senior Project. 2-0-4. Prerequisite: MUS 372. All music majors. Scheduled during senior year. Approved recital or capstone project.
MUS 432. Orchestration and Band Scoring. 1-1-0. Prerequisite: MUS 212. Ranges, transposition and characteristics of instruments of the symphony orchestra and concert band. Emphasis on writing ensemble arrangements for band.
MUS 433. Choral Arranging. 1-1-0. Prerequisite: MUS 212. Choral arranging techniques with emphasis on writing of choral ensemble arrangements.
MUS 470. Piano. 2-0-3. Prerequisite: MUS 370 or permission of director. Elective private instruction. Open only to music majors and minors. Moderately advanced private instruction for vocal and instrumental music majors. May be repeated once for degree credit.
MUS 471. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 372. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 472. Performance Course. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: MUS 471. Individual instruction. Open to music majors only. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
MUS 474. Performance Coaching. 2-0-6. Advanced individual studio instruction and performance coaching. Open only to students in music at an advanced performance level as determined by the studio instructor and with approval of the director.
MUS 476. Piano Pedagogy. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: MUS 376. Teaching methods and materials with emphasis on training individual and class piano students. For piano majors only.