MUS 100. Appreciation and History of Music. 3 cr. Development of music, stressing the elements of music understanding and intelligent listening; form and design in composition. Does not count toward music major/minor or bachelor's degrees in music. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 101. Appreciation of Music in Performance. 3 cr. Music appreciation; art of listening to and critiquing live music performances. Class lectures, in-class demonstrations/performances, required attendance at public concerts. Does not count toward music major/minor.

 

MUS 102. Popular Music in America. 1-3 cr. Music of America's people, past and present: the great jazz and folk movements, Broadway musical theatre, film music; recording, publishing, broadcasting. Does not count toward music major/minor, or bachelor's degree in music. Subtitle designates area. May repeat for credit with different subtitle.

 

MUS 103. Music in Film. 3 cr. Study music in film from silent era to present. Trace evolution of film music from honky-tonk piano accompaniment of silent film through classically inspired music of '30s and '40s to the present; might include pop, electronic, and Third World music. How music enhances film and molds viewers perception. Does not count toward music major/minor. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 105(MNS). Survey of Jazz History. 3 cr. History and literature of jazz from beginnings to present. Sociological impact of the music and musicians responsible for creating this American art form. Does not count toward music major/minor. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 109. Songwriting. 2 cr. Students of varying backgrounds learn basic music theory, structures of well written songs, and how to compose songs.

 

MUS 110. Musicianship I.  3 cr. Review theory fundamentals. Introduction to applied skills, analysis, and composition of tonal music. Prereq: Placement exam or 109; con reg in 112.

 

MUS 111. Musicianship II. 3 cr. Extension of applied skills, analysis, and composition in the tonal idiom, including modulation and chromaticism. Prereq: 110, 112, and con reg in 113.

 

MUS 112. Aural Musicianship I. 1 cr. Introduction to aural musicianship. Prereq: Placement exam or 109; con reg in 110.

 

MUS 113. Aural Musicianship II. 1 cr. Extension of aural musicianship skills. Prereq: 110, 112, con reg in 111.

 

MUS 123-138. Small Ensembles I. 1 cr each. May repeat for credit. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

123–Chamber Jazz; 124–Pit Orchestra; 126–Improvisation Ensemble; 130–Vocal; 131–String; 132–Flute; 133–Clarinet; 134–Saxophone; 135–Mixed Woodwind; 137–Mixed Brass;
138–Percussion.

 

MUS 144. Campus Band. 1 cr. Opportunity for nonmusic majors to continue playing in a musical organization (concert band) for enrichment. No audition required. May repeat for credit. Prereq: Must play a band instrument.

 

MUS 145. Pep Band. 1 cr. Performance ensemble for nonmusic and music majors to promote school spirit and crowd participation at university and athletic events. No audition required. May repeat for credit. Prereq: Play a pep band instrument.

 

MUS 146. Group Piano I. 2 cr. Keyboard skills for the nonpianist music major. Beginning skills in technique, reading, harmonization, transposition, selected repertoire and improvisation. Prereq: Audition.

 

MUS 147. Group Piano II. 2 cr. Keyboard skills for the nonpianist music major. Extension of skills in technique, reading, harmonization, transpo-sition, selected repertoire and improvisation. Prereq: 146 or audition.

 

MUS 150. Vocal Techniques for Instrumentalists. 1 cr. Class participation and observation. Prereq: Instrumental or general music ed major; con reg in MUS 341 if seeking general licensure.

 

MUS 152. Instrumental Methods: Single Reeds. 2 cr. Class participation/observation. Prereq: Instrumental music ed major.

 

MUS 153. Instrumental Methods: Violin/Viola/Cello/String Bass.
2 cr. Class participation and observation. Prereq: Instrumental music ed major; 152; or cons instr.

 

MUS 154. Instrumental Methods: Violin (sec 1), Cello (sec 2). 1 cr. Class participation and observation. Prereq: Instrumental music ed major; 152, 153; or cons instr.

 

MUS 155. Instrumental Methods: Percussion. 2 cr. Class participation and observation. Prereq: Instrumental music ed major; 152, 153; or cons instr.

 

MUS 156. Instrumental Methods: Brass. 2 cr. Class participation and observation. Prereq: Instrumental music ed major; 152, 153, 155; or cons instr.

 

MUS 157. Instrumental Methods: Double Reeds/Flute. 2 cr. Class participation and observation. Prereq: Instrumental music ed major; 152, 153, 155, 156; or cons instr.

 

MUS 159. Group Piano for Elementary Teacher. 2 cr. Basic piano skills in music and rhythmic reading, harmonization of simple melodies; for students in elementary education.

 

MUS 160-181. Applied Music I. 2-4 cr each. Prereq: Cons chair.

 

160–Piano; 162–Voice; 163–Violin; 164–Viola; 165–Violoncello; 166–Double Bass; 167–Flute; 168–Oboe; 169–Clarinet;
170–Bassoon; 171–Saxophone; 172–Trumpet; 173–Horn;
174–Trombone; 175–Euphonium; 176–Tuba; 177–Percussion; 178-Harp; 181–Jazz Guitar.

 

MUS 192. Jazz Improvisation I. 2 cr. Fundamentals of jazz improvisation with respect to scale/chord relationships. Focus on standard chord progressions using ii-V-I’s as well as the twelve bar blues. Prereq: 110/112 or cons instr.

 

MUS 193. Music Improvisation. 2 cr. Applied improvisation using jazz, aleatory, chance, and free improvisation. Prereq: Basic proficiency on a musical instrument, an understanding of improvisation in other media, or cons instr.

 

MUS 210. Musicianship III. 3 cr. Extension of applied skills, analysis, and composition in chromatic idiom. Prereq: 111, 113, con reg in 212.

 

MUS 212. Aural Musicianship III. 1 cr. Advanced aural musicianship skills. Prereq: 111, 113, and con reg in 210.

NOTE: If you fail or receive an incomplete in applied musicianship courses (112, 113, 212), you may enroll for the next course in the sequence with permission of the theory faculty, provided that you repeat the failed course, or remove the incomplete in the same semester.

 

MUS 217. Beginning Jazz Arranging. 2 cr. Introduction to jazz arrang-ing styles for small and large ensembles. Prereq: 111 or cons instr.

 

MUS 220 (NW). Introduction to Music Literature. 3 cr. Survey non-Western and early Western (pre-1600) music; skills for studying music, including listening and research skills. Uses of music in diverse non-Western and Western groups. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 221. 17th- 18th Century Music. 3 cr. Musical idioms and styles of Baroque and Classical periods; development of new forms; relationship of music to general culture of period. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 223-238. Small Ensembles II. 1 cr each. Same listing as 123-138 at sophomore level. May repeat once for credit. Prereq: 123-138.

 

MUS 246. Group Piano III. 2 cr. Keyboard skills for the nonpianist music major. Extension of skills in technique, reading, harmonization, transposition, selected repertoire and improvisation, including introduction to open-score reading. Prereq: 147 or audition.

 

MUS 247. Group Piano IV. 2 cr. For BM jazz composition/arranging majors; BME vocal/choral majors; and general music add-on certifica-tion. Skills in open-score reading, hymn textures, harmonization, transposition and accompaniments. Prereq: 246 or 160.

 

MUS 260-281. Applied Music II. 4 cr for applied music majors; 2 cr all others. Same listing as 160-181 at sophomore level. May repeat once for credit. Prereq: 160-181, and cons chair.

 

MUS 291. Jazz Keyboard Techniques. 2 cr. Basic keyboard skills in chord voicing, accompanying, and chord/scale relationships. Prereq: 210 or cons instr.

 

MUS 292. Jazz Improvisation II. 2 cr. Study and apply chord/scale relationships with respect to minor ii�-V7(alt)-I progressions, as well as syntactic approaches to modal forms and unconventional harmonic sequences. Prereq: 192 or cons instr.

 

MUS 300. Music International. 2 or 3 cr. Music in performance in overseas study program. Attendance at performances supplements attention to backgrounds, development of various forms, and masterworks of various periods. Counts toward bachelor of music degree and music minor. Prereq: Jr st or cons instr. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 301/501. History of Women in Music. 3 cr. The contribution of women as composers, performers, authors, and teachers throughout European and American history. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 302. Diction for Singers I. 1 cr. Introduction to international phonetic alphabet (IPA) and its application to singing Latin, Italian, and English song repertoire. 1 hr lec, 1 hr lab per wk. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

MUS 303. Diction for Singers II. 1 cr. Application of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to German and French song repertoire. 1 hr lec, 1 hr lab per wk. Prereq: 302 or cons instr.

 

MUS 305/505(MNS). Jazz History for Musicians. 3 cr. History of jazz from its genesis to present. Focus on important artists as well as social, political and technological effects on music. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 307/507. Survey of World Music. 3 cr. Survey of world music with reference to specific musics from four cultural groups. Lec, disc, and hands-on experiences. Prereq: Cons instr. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 308. Survey of Film Music. 3 cr. Critical study of film music from silent era to present. May take as elective toward music major/minor. Prereq: Music major/minor.

 

MUS 309. Historical Analysis of American Popular Music. 3 cr. Critical and historical analysis of popular music in America including jazz and folk music, musical theater, and others. May take as elective toward music major/minor. Prereq: Music major/minor; 111, 113, 220.

 

MUS 315. Orchestration. 2 cr. Orchestral instruments: their ranges, playing characteristics, physical properties, history, and advisable use. Prereq: 110.

 

MUS 317. Conducting. 2 cr. Conducting techniques for vocal and instrumental groups; experience in conducting through class laboratory situations. Prereq: 110.

 

MUS 319/519. Introduction to Music Business. 2 cr. Copyright law, unions and guilds, recording industry, television/film and radio, music management.

 

MUS 320/520. 19th Century Music. 3 cr. Musical styles and idioms of the Romantic period, 1825-1900; origins, development, rise of new forms, relationship of music to general culture of period. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 321/521. 20th Century Music. 3 cr. Trends of 20th century music from historical and theoretical standpoints. Survey literature, develop aural and written theoretical skills pertaining to 20th century music. Prereq: 210, 212.

 

MUS 322. Choral Literature. 2 cr. Survey significant choral composi-tions from Renaissance to present, with stylistic understanding.

 

MUS 323/523. Opera History. 3 cr. Opera history from 1600 to present, with masterworks from each period. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 326/526. Music Before 1600. 3 cr. History, literature, and stylistic trends of music from the Greeks to 1600. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 327/527. Music Reference and Research Techniques. 2 cr. Introduction to musical scholarship and writing projects in music history-literature, theory, and musicology; also bibliographical survey of reference materials. Prereq: 211-212, 220, 221, and cons instr.

 

MUS 328/528. Studio Accompanying. 1 cr. For intermediate and advanced pianist; develop accompanying skills in vocal and instrumental music; required for all piano emphasis majors.  Fulfills one major ensemble credit; taken in lieu of major ensemble upon course offering except for applied majors. Prereq: 160 or Cons piano faculty.

 

MUS 329/529. American Music. 3 cr. From pilgrims to present; emphasis on jazz and ethnic music, and their influence on contemporary music. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 330-338/530-538. Small Ensemble III. 1 cr each. May repeat once for credit. Prereq: 230-238.

 

530–Vocal; 331–String; 332/532–Flute; 333/533–Clarinet; 334/534–Saxophone; 335/535–Mixed Woodwind;
337/537–Mixed Brass; 338/538–Percussion.

 

MUS 341/541. Large Ensemble: Choir. 1 or 2* cr. May repeat for credit. Prereq: Audition or cons instr.

 

MUS 342/542. Large Ensemble: Orchestra. 1 or 2* cr. May repeat for credit. Prereq: Audition or cons instr.

 

MUS 343/543. Large Ensemble: Band. 1 or 2* cr. May repeat for credit. Prereq: Audition or cons instr.

 

MUS 345/545. Jazz Ensemble. 1 or 2* cr. May repeat for credit. Prereq: Audition or cons instr.

*For 341/541, 342/542, 343/543, 345/545 above: Choice of 1 or 2 credits; may be taken for 2 credits with permission of instructor and additional responsibilities.

 

MUS 360-384. Applied Music III. 4 cr for applied majors; 2 cr all others. Jr/sr nonapplied music majors may register for 4 credits with cons instr and chair. Prereq: 260-281 and cons chair.

 

 360–Piano; 362–Voice; 363–Violin; 364–Viola; 365–Violoncello; 366–Double Bass; 367–Flute; 368–Oboe; 369–Clarinet; 370–Bassoon; 371–Saxophone; 372–Trumpet; 373–Horn; 374–Trombone; 375–Euphonium; 376–Tuba; 377–Percussion; 378-Harp; 379–Composition; 381–Jazz Guitar; 383–Jazz; 384–Jazz Composition.

 

MUS 390. Opera Workshop. 1 cr. Practical experience in training the singer/actor. May repeat for credit.

 

MUS 392/592. Analytical History of Jazz Improvisation. 2 cr. Chronological study of improvised jazz solos on major instrument including transcription, analysis and performance of selected recordings. Prereq: 292 or cons instr.

 

MUS 394. Advanced Choral Conducting. 2 cr. Conducting and rehearsal techniques with emphasis on the relationship between gesture and interpretation of the score; experience in conducting the university choral ensembles. Prereq: 317.

 

MUS 395. Advanced Instrumental Conducting. 2 cr. Experience in selecting, conducting, and rehearsing instrumental music suitable for use in elementary and secondary schools; emphasis on performance problems unique to band and orchestra instruments; required performance on secondary instruments. Prereq: 317.

 

MUS 410. Form and Analysis. 3 cr. Survey of musical forms through Beethoven, in context of their contribution to musical style, with analysis techniques useful in performance, score preparation, and teaching. Prereq: 211, 213.

 

MUS 418. Senior Seminar. 2 cr. Topics for the professional jazz musician, including jazz pedagogy, music business and role of technology in music. Prereq: Sr st.

 

MUS 420/620. Piano Literature I. 3 cr. Keyboard literature from 1700 to 1825 including major composers and their contributions.

 

MUS 421. Piano Literature II. 3 cr. Keyboard literature from 1825 to present with emphasis on major composers and their contributions.

 

MUS 422/622. Song Literature. 3 cr. Study solo vocal literature from 1500 to present. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

MUS 424/624. History and Literature of Wind Ensemble Music. 2 cr. history of development of wind instruments and their literature, including composers from Mozart to the present.

 

MUS 426/626. Chamber Music. 3 cr. Survey chamber music including string quartet literature and other instrumental chamber ensembles.

 

MUS 427/627. Symphonic Music. 3 cr. Survey symphonic music, including symphony literature & symphonic program music. GDR:HU1

 

MUS 428. Senior Project in Music Literature. 2 cr. Culminating experience. With minimal guidance, produce research project in musicology or ethnomusicology. Prereq: Music lit major, sr st, 327.

 

MUS 429. Piano Chamber Ensemble. 1 cr. Study and perform chamber music. Weekly coaching sessions with piano faculty; performance in student recital. Required for applied piano degree. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

MUS 430-438. Small Ensemble IV. 1 cr each. May repeat once for credit. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

430–Vocal; 431–String; 432–Flute; 433–Clarinet;
434–Saxophone; 435–Mixed Woodwinds; 437–Mixed Brass; 438–Percussion.

 

MUS 460-484. Applied Music IV. Same description and listing as 360-384 at senior level. Prereq: 360-384 and cons chair.

 

MUS 491/691. Piano Pedagogy. 2 cr. Effective skills in private and class piano; discuss and perform piano literature; observe class and private instruction. Prereq: Complete piano level 200.

 

MUS 492. Voice Pedagogy. 2 cr. Introduction to vocal teaching methods. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

MUS 493. Woodwind Pedagogy. 2 cr. Methods of teaching woodwind instruments and specific problems of each instrument. Prereq: Complete 300 level study.

 

MUS 494. Brass Pedagogy. 2 cr. Methods of teaching brass instruments and specific problems of each instrument. Prereq: Complete 300 level study.

 

MUS 495. Percussion Pedagogy. 2 cr. Percussion literature and reference material including method books, textbooks, and publisher sources. Prereq: Complete percussion level 200.

 

MUS 496. String Pedagogy. 2 cr. Techniques employed by master string teachers of the past and present, including literature and music available for string instruction at all levels, in both private and class situations. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

MUS 499. Special Work. Upperclass music majors may arrange for independent study with cons chair. Credit based on scope of project devoted to theory, conducting, composition, orchestration, or music history.

 

MUS 711. Theory. 3 cr. Structure and materials of music, in which analysis is related to the performance and interpretation of music; musical materials drawn from small forms, 1650-1900.

 

MUS 712. Form and Analysis. 3 cr. Musical forms from all periods, with emphasis on structural analysis.

 

MUS 760-782. Artist Course in Applied Music. 2 cr each. Expand repertoire and develop musicianship. For studio pedagogy and Suzuki, elect large ensemble (541, 542, or 543) or studio accompanying (piano students only, 528) concurrently.

 

760-Piano; 762-Voice; 763-Violin; 764-Viola; 765-Violoncello; 766-Double Bass; 767-Flute; 768-Oboe; 769-Clarinet; 770-Bassoon; 771-Saxophone; 772-Trumpet; 773-Horn; 774-Trombone; 775-Baritone; 776-Tuba; 777-Percussion; 779-Composition; 781-Jazz Guitar; 782-Keyboard Synthesizer.

 

MUS 796. Independent Study. 1-3 cr. Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization.

 

Music Latent Courses:  Not offered recently. See full course description in indicated (xx-xx) catalog.

• 122/222  Small Ensembles !, Vocal Jazz, 1 cr, (03-05)

• 125/225  Small EnsemblesI, Studio Orchestra, 1 cr. (01-03)

• 136/236/336/436/636:  Small Ensemble I, Low Brass, 1 cr. (01-03)

• 140        Oratorio Chorus, 2 cr. (93-95)

• 143        Marching Band, 1 cr. (93-95)

• 149        Class Applied Music--Guitar, 2 cr. (01-03)

• 151        Class Applied Music--Voice, 2 cr. (93-95)

• 161/261/361/761: Applied Music I—Organ, 2 cr, (93-95)

• 180/280/380/480/780: Applied Music I-Classical Guitar, 2cr (93-95)

• 311        Advanced Theory II, 3 cr.

• 324/524  Organ Literature I, 3 cr, (93-95)

• 325/525  Organ Literature II, 3 cr, (93-95)

• 421/621  Piano Literature II, 3 cr, (03-05)

• 344/544  Large Ensemble: Vocal Jazz, 2 cr, (95-97)

• 349        Service Playing Techniques, 2 cr, (93-95)

• 397        Collab Arts Performance Workshop, 1 cr, (01-03)

• 417/617  Advanced Jazz Arranging Techniques, 2 cr, (01-03)

• 459        Applied Music IV—Harsichord, 2-4 cr, (01-03)

• 531/631  Small Ensemble III—String, 1 cr, (01-03)

• 629        Piano Chamber Ensemble, 1 cr, (01-03)

• 630/632/633/634/635/637/638: Small Ensemble IV, 1 cr (01-03)

• 722        Mass, Motet, and Contata, 2 cr, (89-91)