Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUS 0181 - Introduction to Conducting: Choral Emphasis


    2 Credit Hours
    The three primary objectives of this course are to prepare the mind, train the body, and cultivate the soul so that each conductor may clearly, artistically, and powerfully communicate with members of an ensemble. Each student will learn fundamentals of conducting and how to apply those skills specifically in the choral setting, while also having the chance to do that in the instrumental setting. Individual conducting skills will be developed through in-class conducting opportunities and out-of-class practice. Baton technique and non-baton technique, along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for both vocal and instrumental organizations, with specific focus on the choral ensemble, will be the focus of this introductory course. 2-hours of lecture, with a 1-hour lab per week. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: .
  
  • MUS 0182 - Introduction to Conducting: Instrumental Emphasis


    Spring 2 Credit Hours
    The three primary objectives of this course are to prepare the mind, train the body, and cultivate the soul so that each conductor may clearly, artistically, and powerfully communicate with members of an ensemble. Each student will learn fundamentals of conducting and how to apply those skills specifically in the instrumental setting, while also having the chance to do that in the choral setting. Individual conducting skills will be developed through in-class conducting opportunities and out-of-class practice. Baton technique and non-baton technique, along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for both instrumental and vocal organizations, with specific focus on the instrumental ensemble, will be the focus of this introductory course. 2-hours of lecture, with a 1-hour lab per week. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: .
  
  • MUS 0183 - Percussion Ensemble


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Select chamber ensemble open to percussion majors and other qualified percussionists. Includes the study and performance of a cross-section of literature for percussion ensemble to include classical, popular, and ethnic styles. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0185 - Woodwind Chamber Ensemble


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Select chamber ensemble open to woodwind majors and other qualified woodwind performers. Includes the study and performance of literature for various woodwind ensembles including classical, romantic and 20th century music. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0187 - Wind Ensemble


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This select ensemble is open to instrumental music majors and non-majors of qualified musical ability. The ensemble will study and perform challenging wind ensemble and symphonic band literature from the baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century contemporary music. The ensemble will prepare and present several concerts during the year. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0191 - Marching Band


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Open to all qualified students with high school band experience. A study and practice of the fundamentals of drill and presentation of musical marching maneuvers. Course Charge: $60.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Lower division may be taken twice for credit and upper division three times.
  
  • MUS 0192 - Concert Band


    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Open to all qualified students with band instrument experience. Rehearsal and public performances of composite repertoire. Course Charge: $60.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Lower division may be taken twice for credit and upper division three times.
  
  • MUS 0202 - Musical Theatre Performance


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Designed for the music theatre major to receive documented credit for the preparation and performance of a role, along with the necessary participation in the various aspects of a musical theatre production. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0203 - Class Piano III


    Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
    A continuation of Class Piano 104. Emphasis on developing the skills required to pass the Piano Proficiency Exam. Course Charge: $15.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite:  or approval of the instructor. Repeatable until piano proficiency is achieved
  
  • MUS 0207 - Aural Skills III


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Sequential course on ear training, sight-signing, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Course for music majors; others by consent of instructor. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite:  Aural Skills II or the appropriate aural skills placement exam.
  
  • MUS 0208 - Aural Skills IV


    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Sequential course on ear training, sight-signing, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Course for music majors; others by consent of instructor. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite:  Aural Skills III or the appropriate aural skills placement exam.
  
  • MUS 0211 - Music Theory III


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Secondary dominant functions, augmented sixth chords, advanced chromatic and enharmonic modulation, introduction to contemporary styles, and short original compositions. Course Charge: $35.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: .
  
  • MUS 0212 - Music Theory IV


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A study of selected contemporary styles: pan-triadie, bitonal and poly-chordal, quartal harmony, pandiatonicism, serial techniques and short original compositions. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: .
  
  • MUS 0214 - Elective in Jazz Improvisation


    F - Fall S - Spring 2 Credit Hours
    A performance-oriented lab in jazz combo and small ensemble settings which includes study of chord types, scales, chord progressions, standard literature, and transcription. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Course may be taken eight times for credit.
  
  • MUS 0218 - Applied Music Brass Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Brass Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0220 - Italian & German Vocal Diction


    Fall (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
    Applied voice students receive instruction in the correct pronunciation of Italian and German, as used in the study of vocal literature. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0221 - French & English Vocal Diction


    Spring-Even 2 Credit Hours
    Applied voice students receive instruction in the correct pronunciation of French and English, as used in the study of vocal literature. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0228 - Applied Music Piano Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Piano Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0229 - Musical Theatre Diction


    2 Credit Hours
    Designed to equip students with an understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the rules associated with the authentic execution of the English language as applied to both speech and lyric diction. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the IPA, and its use for effective and expressive diction through written and oral assignments and examinations, in addition to performances of appropriate repertoire in class. Also offered as TH 0229. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0230 - Accompanying


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Applied accompanying for keyboard majors supervised by a piano faculty member. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0231 - String Techniques


    Spring (Even) 1 Credit Hour
    Class instruction in the string instruments, including a study of methods and materials to be used in the teaching of beginning students. Course Charge: $100.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0232 - Brass Techniques


    Fall (Odd) 1 Credit Hour
    Class instruction in the brass instruments, including a study of methods and materials to be used in the teaching of beginning students. Course Charge: $100.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0233 - Percussion Techniques


    Spring (Odd) 1 Credit Hour
    Class instruction in the percussion instruments, including a study of methods and materials to be used in the teaching of beginning students. Not open to percussion majors. Course Charge: $100.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

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