Offered on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to attend a specified number of recitals each semester and must pass at least six semesters to receive the B.A. degree in music or bachelor of music education.
Prerequisite: Music major
Introductory class instruction in folk and popular styles of guitar playing with emphasis on guitar as a teaching tool for classroom music instruction.
Prerequisite: Vocal major
Co-requisite: MUS 1232
Study of the rules of pronunciation for Italian lyric diction.
Offered: As needed
Prerequisites: MUS 1713, MUS 1201 or 1441, or instructor approval.
Materials and practices for typical jazz keyboard playing.
One hour per week.
Non music majors. For students who have little or no music reading skills, this course concentrates on basic piano skills while learning to read music. At the end of the course students will play pieces using a chord based approach in several keys and styles.
$20 applied music fee.
Prerequisite: Music major
A development of the fundamental skills of the piano, emphasizing those aspects most useful to non piano majors. A knowledge of chords is stressed, as is sight reading, improvising, playing in all keys and harmonizing melodies. The second year of class piano extends these skills adding the reading of multiple score parts, modulation, harmonizing with secondary chords, improvising in various composers' styles, playing a wide variety of literature, and accompanying.
$10 applied music fee.
Co-requisites: MUS 1731, 1741
Study of scales, triads, seventh chords, diatonic harmonies, simple modulation. Introduction to small forms.
Co-requisites: MUS 1731, 1741
Study of scales, triads, seventh chords, diatonic harmonies, simple modulation. Introduction to small forms.
The elements of music fundamentals, both written and aural.
The elements of music fundamentals, both written and aural.
ACTS Common Course - MUSC1003
An overall view of music history from Medieval to Contemporary times with a focus on relating musical happenings and concepts to the other arts.
Prerequisites: Piano major or permission of instructor.
Development of basic accompanying techniques. Class coaching and presentation one hour weekly, plus assigned accompanying responsibilities in a variety of media.
Note: May be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: Vocal major
Co-requisite: MUS 1232
Study of the rules of pronunciation for German lyric diction.
Prerequisite: Vocal major
Co-requiste: MUS 1232
Study of the rules of pronunciation for French lyric diction.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Music major
Development of basic vocal techniques through group participation and solo singing. Emphasis is placed on understanding of vocal pedagogy.
Supervised practice two hours per week.
Offered: Fall
(Non music majors) Development of basic vocal techniques through group participation and solo singing.
Supervised practice two hours per week.
Co-requisites: MUS 2731, 2741
More advanced harmonic concepts, modulation, chromatic harmonies. Further study of larger forms.
Co-requisites: MUS 2731, 2741
More advanced harmonic concepts, modulation, chromatic harmonies. Further study of larger forms.
Further work in more advanced ear training and sight singing.
Further work in more advanced ear training and sight singing.
Laboratory experience in conducting and performance of materials appropriate to teaching band in the public school.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 3332 or instructor approval.
Laboratory experience in improvisation in all jazz styles.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MUS 1713, 1723, 1441, and/or instructor approval.
Music theory, materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing.
Note: May not be repeated for credit. May not be taken for credit after completion of MUS 3332.
One hour class, two hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 3322
Advanced music theory, materials and practices for improvising or extemporaneous playing.
Note: May not be repeated for credit.
One hour class, two hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Music major
A study of the instruments of the brass family to the extent that scales and grade one and two solos can be played on selected instruments.
Class two hours, practice two hours.
Prerequisite: Music major
A study of playing and teaching techniques of the woodwind family (oboe, bassoon). Playing of selected instruments will be developed through major scales and grade one and two solos or methods.
Prerequisite: Music major
A study of playing and teaching techniques of the woodwind family (flute, clarinet, saxophone). Playing of selected instruments will be developed through major scales and grade one and two solos or methods.
Prerequisites: Vocal or Keyboard major
A study designed to give non-instrumental music education majors functional knowledge of band and orchestral instruments.
Offered: Spring
A study of pedagogical principles involved in the teaching of private and class piano, with emphasis on outside reading, class discussion, and observation of actual lessons and classes.
Prerequisite: Music major
A study of instruments of the string family (violin, viola, cello, and string bass) with emphasis on the fundamentals of good tone production and bowing techniques to the extent that scales and grade one and two orchestra music can be played on selected instruments.
Prerequisite: MUS 2723, music major or permission of instructor.
A study of 20th century music. Includes one unit of non- western music.
Prerequisites: Music major with junior standing.
Applications of Technology in Music Education. An overview of current technologies to enhance music instruction, assessment, and productivity by the music educator.
Offered: As needed
Prerequisite: MUS 2723
The contrapuntal techniques and forms of the Baroque era. Analysis of Canons, two and three part Inventions, and fugues of J.S. Bach plus written exercises in two voice counterpoint.
An introduction to scoring for instrumental and choral groups to meet the needs of adapting music to meet the needs and ability levels of school performing groups and classroom situations.
Offered: As needed
Prerequisites: 16 hours of music theory and senior standing or consent of instructor.
The study of basic compositional techniques of twentieth-century works and completion of composition project.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: MUS 2723 (Theory IV) or permission of instructor.
A study of Western Art music from ancient civilization to A.D. 1750.
Prerequisite: MUS 2723 or permission of instructor.
A study of classical and 19th century music.
Offered: Fall
Principles and practices of conducting; a study of music terminology and transpositions; development of baton techniques based on the practice of outstanding choral and instrumental conductors.
Choral conducting techniques, tone and diction styles and interpretation, rehearsal techniques, programs and concerts, planning and organization, and service information. Conducting of student ensembles and organizations. Methods and materials I will include review of literature for large and small ensembles appropriate for middle school, junior high, and smaller high school teaching situations.
Prerequisites: MUS 2723, successful completion of Keyboard Exit Exam, and SEED 2002 or permission of instructor.
A study of current practices, methods, and materials for teaching general music to elementary school children with emphasis on curriculum development and diversity in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Six semesters of major applied study.
Required of all music education majors.
$175 applied music fee.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 2201 and/or permission of instructor.
Advanced accompanying techniques for piano majors. Class coaching and presentation one hour weekly, plus assigned responsibilities in a variety of media.
Note: May be repeated three times.
Note: May substitute for required 3000 level hour of major ensemble enrollment with assignment by instructor to successfully accompany major ensemble or recital.
Laboratory experience in conducting and performance of materials appropriate to teaching band in the public school.
Prerequisite: Music major
A study of the instruments of the percussion family to the extent that scales and/or rudiments and grade one and two solos can be played on selected instruments. Designed as a practical preparation for public school teachers.
Two hours weekly.
Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: Admission to Stage II of the Teacher Education program.
Intensive on campus exploration of the principles of curriculum construction, teaching methods, use of community resources, evaluation as related to teaching music, and dealing with diversity in the classroom.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: MUS 2723
A study of the standard forms of the Classical period with emphasis on instrumental forms and genres developed in the period 1750-1825 and the continuation and expansion of those forms in the nineteenth century.
Open to all students. An in-depth study of folk music and the relationship between these forms and American life. Research, aural activity, and analysis are used to explore a variety of musical forms, composers, and performers.
Offered: Fall
A survey of piano or organ literature with emphasis on historical development, analysis of selected compositions, and listings of suitable pedagogical materials.
Choral conducting techniques, tone and diction styles and interpretation, rehearsal techniques, programs and concerts, planning and organization, and service information. Conducting of student ensembles and organizations. Methods and materials II will include a review of historically important choral works and the music of the master composers of each musical epoch. Sight singing methods for group sight reading will be reviewed.
Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Introduction to and comparison of vocal solo literature and the teaching of vocal technique.
Cross-listed: ANTH 4853
Open to students in all majors. A survey of predominantly non-Western world music cultures with attention to sonic structures, musicians, musical instruments, and socio-cultural contexts of music making. Listening emphasized.
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.
Offerd: Fall
Prerequisite: Music majors
A study of the problems, practices, techniques, and the organization and administration of the marching band.
Offered: As needed
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor.
Additional work in an area of the student's choice under the direction of the faculty member competent in that area.
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