Music
Mus 100 — Foundations of Music 3
This course is designed for the Elementary Education Major as preparation for Mus 305 — Music Activities for Elementary Teachers. Counts towards general education requirements for elementary education majors only. Hands-on collaborative/cooperative learning activities that enable students to learn the basic fundamentals of music in an experiential context.
Mus 105 — Understanding Music 3
Introduction to the elements, genre, mediums, and historical and stylistic periods of art music. This course is designed for those with little or no background in music. It is recommended for those seeking a general education course in Fine Arts.
This course is designed to develop one's perspective about the evolution of music from Classical Antiquity to the present. Students will listen to compositions from representative historical and stylistic periods. Prerequisite: Mus 105 — Understanding Music. Spring
Mus 122 — Basic Written and Aural Theory 4
This course is designed to assist the student in understanding the fundamentals of written music and its relationship to music that is heard. Music notation, key relationships, rhythm, and basic harmony are stressed. Aural training and sight singing parallel the written portion of the course. This is the first course of a four-semester sequence. No prerequisites. Fall
Mus 124 — Basic Written and Aural Theory 4
This is a continuation of Mus 122 — Basic Written and Aural Theory and the second course of a four-semester sequence. It is a more intensive study of harmony as a fundamental element of music. Aural training and sight singing again parallel the written portion of the course. Prerequisite: Mus 122 — Basic Written and Aural Theory. Spring
Functional keyboard techniques including scales, chording, arpeggiation, transposition, sight-playing, and standard repertoire. Helps ready the student to pass the piano proficiency exam. Must be taken as an adjunct course to Mus 122, 124 — Basic Written and Aural Theory. Spring
Continuation of Mus 131 — Basic Keyboard. Must be taken until the passing of the piano proficiency test. This level may be repeated for credit for a total of three hours.
Mus 135N — Performance Class 0
This course gives students studying applied music the opportunity to perform. All music majors must enroll and satisfy requirements for Performance Class during each semester. The only exception will be the semester a student is student teaching. All music minors must enroll and satisfy requirements for the four semesters during which they are taking applied lessons.
Basic keyboard techniques including scales, chording, arpeggios, transposition, sight playing, and standard repertoire for the non-music major. Particular emphasis on functional piano skills.
Continuation of Mus 171 — Piano Class. Spring
Prerequisite: Must have a basic knowledge of piano keyboard in order to play melodic lines for practicing class assignments. Offered by request.
Prerequisite: Mus 181 — Voice Class. Offered by request.
Mus 186 — Introduction to Brass and Trumpet Class 1
Offered alternate years.
Mus 187 — Horn and Trombone Class 1
Offered alternate years.
Mus 188 — Baritone and Tuba Class 1
Offered alternate years.
Offered alternate years.
Mus 196 — Clarinet and Flute Class 1
Offered alternate years.
Mus 197 — Saxophone and Bassoon Class 1
Offered alternate years. 138
Mus 198a — Oboe Class .5
Offered alternate years.
Mus 198b — Instrumental Methods Review .5
Summary and further exploration of pedagogical concepts and approaches presented in instrumental classes. Includes presentation and examination of instrumental teaching materials. Prerequisite: Mus 196 — Clarinet and Flute, Mus 197 — Saxophone and Bassoon Class, and Mus 198a — Oboe Class. Offered alternate years.
Mus 222 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory 4
A continuation of Mus 124 — Basic Written and Aural Theory, this course is the third semester of a four-semester sequence of study in music theory. The course includes materials ranging from music fundamentals through 20th Century techniques. The study of harmony is correlated with the study of ear training, sight singing, and the application of music theory to basic keyboard. Fall
Mus 224 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory 4
A continuation of Mus 222 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory, this course is the fourth semester of a four-semester sequence in the study of music theory. The course includes materials ranging from music fundamentals through 20th Century techniques. The study of harmony is correlated with the study of ear training, sight singing, and the application of music theory to basic keyboard. Spring
Mus 230N — Piano Proficiency Exam 0
An exam designed to assess the student's skills in scale playing, cadence patterns, transposition, harmonization, sight playing, and repertoire. Required for all music majors and minors. Offered by request and consent of department chair.
Study in depth of some aspect of music. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor.
Mus 294 — Independent Study 1-3
Study in some topic related to music, selected by the student. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor.
A study of topics of current interest. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor.
Beginning study of the methods of pop music improvisation. Learning to improvise on simple chord changes (progressions). Emphasis on notation, terminology, and playing varieties of the "Blues." Prerequisites: Mus 122, 124 — Basic Written and Aural Theory.
A continuation of Mus 300 — Improvisation I. More advanced techniques and ideas of improvisational performance, including modal changes, idea structuring, and analysis of progressions other than the "Blues." Prerequisite: Mus 300 — Improvisation I. Offered by request.
Mus 305 — Music Activities for Elementary Teachers 2
Required for elementary education majors and minors. This course does not apply towards the music majors and minor, nor the general studies requirements. Hands-on collaborative/cooperative learning activities to develop the skill of using music in an inter-disciplinary teaching context. Prerequisite: Mus 100 — Foundations of Music.
This course examines the fundamentals of conducting including basic beat patterns, cueing, cut-offs, treatment of fermatas, and use of gesture. Students discuss score preparation and rehearsal methods for choral and instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: Mus 224 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory. Offered alternate years.
Production of operas, opera workshop, Broadway musicals, variety shows, etc. Spring
Mus 320 — Wind Instrument Repair 2
This course is designed to train music educators in the maintenance and basic repair of musical instruments. Descriptions of mechanisms, common repair problems, and practical repair techniques are discussed. Repair techniques are applied by the student. No prerequisite. Offered by request.
Music 325 — Vocal Pedagogy and Diction 3
The study of solo methods, techniques, and literature. Students will also learn
Italian, French, and German diction with emphasis on correct pronunciation for
singing. Includes the teaching of studio and class voice. Offered alternate
years. 139
Mus 326 — Music History 3
Music History 326 is the chronological study of music and musicians in Western civilization up to 1750. Musical styles, events, composers, and music as a facet of society are covered. Prerequisite: Mus 105 — Understanding Music and Mus 107 — Music Literature. Fall
This course is a continuation of Mus 326 — Music History. The history of music from 1750 to the present is covered. Prerequisite: Mus 326 — Music History. Spring
Mus 330 — Contemporary Music 2
Trends in European and American music from about 1910 to the present, with emphasis on music since 1920. Offered by request.
Mus 335 — Instrumental Arranging 2
Instrumentation and techniques of scoring music for various ensembles, with emphasis on the needs of the public school. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: Mus 224 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory.
Mus 405 — Musical Form and Analysis 2
Analysis of the principal forms of music. Embraces various schools and representative composers. Prerequisite: Mus 224 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory, Mus 326 — Music History, Mus 327 — Music History. Offered alternate years.
Elementary modal counterpoint and composition in the contrapuntal style of the 16th Century. Prerequisite: Mus 224 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory. Offered alternate years. Offered by request.
Elementary counterpoint and composition in the contrapuntal style of the 18th Century. Prerequisites: Mus 224 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory, Mus 406 — Counterpoint. Offered by request.
Composition in traditional styles and/or electronic media. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Mus 224 — Advanced Written and Aural Theory. Offered by request.
A study and application through laboratory teaching of methods and materials for piano teaching — to include analysis of keyboard literature. Offered by request.
Study in depth of some aspect of music. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor.
Mus 494 — Independent Study 1-3
Study in some topic related to music, selected by the student. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor.
A study of topics of current interest. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor.
The following courses are Applied Study. Special fees may apply. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor.
Mus 138, 238, 338, 438 — Voice 1-2
Prerequisite: Must have a basic knowledge of piano keyboard in order to play melodic lines for practicing class assignments.
Mus 139, 239, 339, and 439 — Piano 1-2
One-to-one instruction focusing on the student's particular needs. Emphasis on sight-playing and performance of repertoire. Weekly lessons, frequent studio classes, and accompanying projects are required.
Mus 140, 240, 340, 440 — Organ 1-2
Mus 141, 241, 341, 441 — Flute 1-2
Mus 142, 242, 342, 442 — Oboe 1-2
Mus 143, 243, 343, 443 — Clarinet 1-2
Mus 144, 244, 344, 444 — Saxophone 1-2
Mus 145, 245, 345, 445 — Bassoon 1-2
Mus 146, 246, 346, 446 — Trumpet 1-2
Mus 147, 247, 347, 447 — Horn 1-2 14
Mus 148, 248, 348, 448 — Trombone 1-2
Mus 149, 249, 349, 449 — Euphonium 1-2
Mus 150, 250, 350, 450 — Tuba 1-2
Mus 151, 251, 351, 451 — Percussion 1-2
The following courses are Ensembles.
An ensemble of selected singers performing literature from the traditional repertoire and contemporary repertoire. In addition to campus concerts, the chorale take an annual tour. Open to all students by audition, the chorale rehearses three hours per week. Some individual preparation is expected of each member.
Mus 237, 337 — Concert Band 1, 1
An ensemble of selected wind and percussion instrumentalists performing literature of traditional and contemporary repertoire. In addition to presenting campus concerts, this group takes an annual regional tour. Open to all students by means of audition. One hour rehearsal, three times a week. Meets three hours per week.
Offered by request.
Fall
Offered by request.
Offered by request.
Mus 387 — Woodwind Chamber Ensemble 1
Offered by request.