Mar 29, 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 0211  .
  
  • 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 0211 .
  
  • 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: MUS 0104  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: MUS 0108  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: MUS 0207  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 0112 .
  
  • 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 0211 .
  
  • 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
  
  • MUS 0234 - Woodwind Techniques


    Fall (Even) 1 Credit Hour
    Class instruction in the woodwind 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 0238 - Applied Music Percussion Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Percussion 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 0240 - Recital Attendance


    Fall & Spring 0 Credit Hours
    Attendance at designated afternoon and evening recitals and concerts is required of all music majors each semester. BSE majors may take the course seven times for credit; BA performance majors may take the course eight times for credit, BA music industry majors may take the course four times for credit.
  
  • MUS 0241 - Recital Attendance


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Attendance at designated afternoon and evening recitals and concerts is required of all music majors each semester of residency.
  
  • MUS 0243 - Musical Theatre


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    History, production, and performance of musical theatre. Academic concentration on scenes from musicals with emphasis on acting, music, and dance techniques needed for musical productions, and focus upon representative musicals from the past fifty years and more specifically on the particular musical selected for production in the spring semester of that school year. Course also offered under TH 0243 . Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0248 - Applied Music String Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music String 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 0258 - Applied Music Woodwind Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Woodwind 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 0268 - Applied Music Voice Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Voice 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 0269 - Applied Conducting


    1 Credit Hour
    Introduces fundamentals of conducting, including, but not limited to, irregular beat patterns, baton technique, and non-baton technique along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department.
  
  • MUS 0270 - Applied Conducting


    2 Credit Hours
    Introduces fundamentals of conducting, including, but not limited to, irregular beat patterns, baton technique, and non-baton technique along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department.
  
  • MUS 0298 - Topics in Music


    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    Study of special topics in music not included in another course. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 0302 - Musical Theatre Performance


    Spring 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 0311 - History of Music I


    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    General survey of history of music from Greek period to 18th century. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
  
  • MUS 0312 - History of Music II


    Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    From 18th century to the present. Score reading required. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
  
  • MUS 0316 - Applied Music Brass Elective


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Applied Music Brass Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0318 - Applied Music Brass Elective


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Elective (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 0319 - Southern Symphonic Chorus


    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This choral ensemble is open to all University students of all ages, levels, and abilities. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome with the caveat that undergraduates must first seek approval from the director, given Concert Chorale is the main undergraduate choral music ensemble. It is not open to undergraduate vocal music majors or minors. Its purpose is to give the interested singer a performing group in which to sing, thus an opportunity to prepare and present, the great choral/orchestral music from the Baroque Period to the present. It meets in the Spring semester every year and combines with both Concert Chorale and the Southern Symphony Orchestra to present a concert at the end of the semester. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0320 - Vocal Repertoire


    Fall-Even 2 Credit Hours
    Applied voice students are exposed to various musical repertoire styles and genres. Students will both research and perform repertoire unfamiliar to them in order to expand their understanding of vocal repertoire.  Course Charge: $25.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: MUS 0111  and MUS 0112  
  
  • MUS 0321 - Concert Chorale


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Open to all university students. Preparation and performance of great choral works. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $60.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0323 - Chamber Singers


    1 Credit Hour
    Chamber Singers, the premier chamber choral ensemble at MSSU, provides the serious singer the opportunity to prepare and present a variety of musical styles spanning all historical periods, choral genres, and cultural perspectives. This ensemble represents the university through regular public performances, recruitment touring, and tours abroad. Although this class meets/rehearses three days a week for the aforementioned hours, some outside rehearsals will be required. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Audition at the start of the semester during the first week of classes. Co-requisite: Enrollment in Concert Chorale MUS 121, 321 (F) and 122, 322 (S) and 1-2 credits of Applied Music Major Voice MUS 267, 467 (F) and MUS 268, 468 (S) or Applied Music Elective Voice MUS 166, 366 (F-1cr) and MUS 165, 365 (S-1cr) or MUS 168, 368 (F-2cr) and MUS 167, 367 (S-2cr).
  
  • MUS 0326 - Applied Music Piano Elective


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Applied Music Piano Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0328 - Applied Music Piano Elective


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Piano Elective (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 0330 - Vocal Technique & Pedagogy


    Spring-Odd 2 Credit Hours
    Vocal Pedagogy is an introduction to the science and teaching of singing. Emphasis is placed upon the study of the physiology and anatomy of the vocal instrument, breathing and phonation, vocal acoustics, and pedagogical approaches to training the singing voice. Common vocal problems will be discussed Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: MUS 0111  and MUS 0112  
  
  • MUS 0332 - Music for the Elementary School


    Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
    This course develops the music skills necessary to integrate music content and musical skills within the elementary school curriculum. The course will also equip the future elementary classroom teacher to teach fundamental music concepts and skills for the purpose of developing student musicianship. Students must be an Elementary Education major (this course is not for Music Majors). Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0333 - Pre-Kindergarten through Middle School General Music Methods


    Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Fundamental principles and procedures of music education in elementary and middle school. Restricted to music majors and advanced music students. Students are required to observe elementary and middle school music classrooms for 5 clock hours to evaluate teaching techniques in five categories. Includes a 5-hour practicum in selected local schools. A cleared FCSR background check is required. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
  
  • MUS 0336 - Applied Music Percussion Elective


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Applied Music Percussion Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0338 - Applied Music Percussion Elective


    F - Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Percussion Elective (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 0341 - Jazz Orchestra


    Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
    A jazz ensemble open to all students who are qualified instrumentalists. The Jazz Orchestra will prepare and present several concerts during the year, while dealing primarily with music of the jazz idiom. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Co-requisite: MUS 0391  . Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0343 - Jazz Combo


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    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: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0346 - Applied Music String Elective


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
     Applied Music String Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0348 - Applied Music String Elective


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music String Elective (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 0349 - Junior Recital


    Fall, Spring 0 Credit Hours
    A precursor to the capstone experience for music majors that features a single student in solo performance during an evening recital. Co-requisite of the appropriate applied lesson also required.
  
  • MUS 0350 - Junior Recital


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    A precursor to the capstone experience for music majors that features a single student in solo performance during a evening recital. Co-requisite of the appropriate applied lesson also required.
  
  • MUS 0351 - Orchestra


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Open to all qualified students who play orchestral instruments. Rehearsal and public performance of standard orchestral literature. Prerequisites: Permission of director of orchestra. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0356 - Applied Music Woodwind Elective


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Applied Music Woodwind Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0358 - Applied Music Woodwind Elective


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Woodwind Elective (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 0361 - Madrigal Singers


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Madrigal Singers provides the singer, and the aspiring choral conductor, the opportunity to experience the type of music known as the Renaissance Madrigal, specifically, and/or music from a variety of periods that reflect the part-writing, spirited texts, and performance practice most closely associated with the popular music genre originating in the 16th century. The emphasis of this ensemble is twofold: 1) To give the singer the necessary foundation in small ensemble choral singing, insofar as the performance practice of this type of music, and 2) to provide the upperclassman choral conductor the tangible opportunity to plan, rehearse, and conduct an organized choral ensemble, in a lab-like format, which might serve as a useful experience in preparation for future teaching and conducting. Attention to high performance standards and rigorous rehearsals is the cornerstone of this ensemble. Audition only, concurrent enrollment in Concert Chorale MUS 0321  . Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0362 - Madrigal Singers


    Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Madrigal Singers provides the singer, and the aspiring choral conductor, the opportunity to experience the type of music known as the Renaissance Madrigal, specifically, and/or music from a variety of periods that reflect the part-writing, spirited texts, and performance practice most closely associated with the popular music genre originating in the 16th century. The emphasis of this ensemble is twofold: 1) To give the singer the necessary foundation in small ensemble choral singing, insofar as the performance practice of this type of music, and 2) to provide the upperclassman choral conductor the tangible opportunity to plan, rehearse, and conduct an organized choral ensemble, in a lab-like format, which might serve as a useful experience in preparation for future teaching and conducting. Attention to high performance standards and rigorous rehearsals is the cornerstone of this ensemble. Audition only, concurrent enrollment in Concert Chorale.MUS 0321  . Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0366 - Applied Music Voice Elective


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Applied Music Voice Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0368 - Applied Music Voice Elective


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Voice Elective (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 0371 - Brass Choir


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Open to all students with band instrument experience. Performance of literature for brass ensemble. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0373 - Music Theatre Styles I


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    A performance-oriented course in which students explore the Golden Age (pre-1960’s) musical theatre repertoire, 1960-90’s musical theatre repertoire, and appropriate singing, acting, and movement for the style. This course is one part of a three-part series of courses that gives the musical theatre student a comprehensive understanding and experience of specific musical theatre repertoire and styles. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0374 - Musical Theatre Styles II


    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    A performance-oriented course in which students explore Contemporary (post-1990’s) musical theatre repertoire and appropriate singing, acting, and movement for the style. This course is one part of a three-part series of courses that gives the musical theatre student a comprehensive understanding and experience of specific musical theatre repertoire and styles. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0376 - Applied Music Elective: Composition


    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Applied Music Elective: Composition is a course in the private lesson format similar to other Applied Music Offerings (brass, piano, percussion, string, woodwind, and voice). Upper division applied music offerings may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0383 - 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 0385 - 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: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0387 - 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 0391 - 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. Course may be taken two times for credit.
  
  • MUS 0392 - 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. Course may be taken two times for credit.
  
  • MUS 0402 - Opera or Musical Theatre Performance


    Demand 1 Credit Hour
    Performance of a role along with active participation in the different areas of staging the musical or opera. Credit is applied after departmental evaluation and approval at the end of the semester. (Students may not receive credit from both the theatre department and music department for the same production.) Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
  
  • MUS 0403 - Introduction to Live and Recorded Sound


    Spring-Even 3 Credit Hours
    Intended for music majors or minors. Introduction to hardware and software for live sound reinforcement and studio recording environments. Includes hands on experience with sound systems, microphones, speakers, mixing boards, and related electronics. Includes use of software for live and recorded sound productions. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUS 0408 - MS-Sec Choral Music Methods


    3 Credit Hours
    Designed to formulate principles for directing middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Topics include the history/philosophy of choral singing in America; vocal technique within the choral rehearsal; choral decorum regarding tone, diction, intonation, balance, blend, musicality, and stage deportment; principles of IPA; the changing voice; the development and evaluation of a choral program; concert programming; choral score study; and rehearsal techniques. Podium time for ensemble vocalization and rehearsal, along with 5 hours of onsite observation, will provide the aspiring choral conductor the opportunity for guided experience, and see its practicality firsthand, when conducting middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Includes a 5-hour practicum in selected local schools. A cleared FCSR background check is required. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182  .
  
  • MUS 0409 - Choral Literature I: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque


    Spring (Even) 2 Credit Hours
    This course covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Medieval Period to the Baroque periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
  
  • MUS 0410 - Music Industry & Copyright


    Fall (Even) & Demand 2 Credit Hours
    For music majors or related minors. Includes the study of career paths within the music industry, networking, copyright and intellectual property issues and music industry resources. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: MUS 0112 , junior standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 0411 - Marching Band Methods


    Fall (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
    Procedures needed in organization, promotion, equipping, rehearsing, and performance of a marching band including study of musical repertoire and charting of field maneuvers. For music majors; others by consent of instructor. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: 2 semesters marching band. Co-requisite: MUS 0391 .
  
  • MUS 0412 - Music Technology


    Spring (Odd)& Demand 3 Credit Hours
    For music majors or related minors. Includes the study of music notation programs, midi programs and sequencing, audio editing, recording techniques and applications and applications of technology. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: MUS 0112 , junior standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 0413 - Middle School/Secondary Instrumental Music Methods


    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Acquaints instrumental music education majors with the administration and supervision of the instrumental program through the high school level. Content includes curriculum, schedules, budget, instructional techniques, classroom management, public relations, philosophy, and psychology as they relate to instrumental music education. Includes a 5-hour practicum in selected local schools. A cleared FCSR background check is required. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
  
  • MUS 0415 - Woodwind Literature & Pedagogy


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    In this course students will study the major works written for the instruments of the woodwind family, as well as study of the more advanced concepts and techniques fundamental to teaching the instruments of the woodwind family. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Pre-requisite: MUS 0212  Music Theory IV.
  
  • MUS 0418 - 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 0419 - Choral Literature II: Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary


    Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
    This course covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Classical through the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211  .
  
  • MUS 0420 - Form and Analysis


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    Harmonic and formal analysis of composition from the Baroque Era through contemporary music. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0212 .
  
  • MUS 0421 - Wind Ensemble Literature


    Demand 2 Credit Hours
    Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of Wind Ensemble music from the early 20th century to the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: approval by the Music Department for post-baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction program with advisor approval and MUS 0211 .
  
  • MUS 0422 - Orchestral Literature


    Demand 2 Credit Hours
    Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of orchestral music from the Baroque era to the twentieth century. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
  
  • MUS 0423 - Instrumental Literature


    Demand 2 Credit Hours
    Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of instrumental solo music from the early 20th century to the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
  
  • MUS 0424 - Instrumental Technique and Pedagogy


    Demand 2 Credit Hours
    Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of instrumental solo music from the early 20th century to the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211  .
  
  • MUS 0428 - 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 0430 - 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 Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
  
  • MUS 0433 - Instrumental & Vocal Arranging


    Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    An in-depth study of wind, string, and percussion instruments. Scoring for various instrumental and vocal combinations. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
  
  • MUS 0438 - Applied Music Percussion Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Percussion 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 0443 - Advanced Choral Conducting


    Spring (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
    Conducting techniques specifically related to choral music. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182  hrs. cr.
  
  • MUS 0444 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting Techniques


    Fall (Even) 2 Credit Hours
    Conducting skills, including irregular beat patterns, advance technical problems, and methods developed for solving them. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
  
  • MUS 0448 - Applied Music String Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music String 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 0449 - Applied Conducting


    1 Credit Hour
    Reinforces fundamentals of conducting, including, but not limited to, irregular beat patterns, baton technique, and non-baton technique along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department.
  
  • MUS 0450 - Senior Recital


    Fall & Spring 0 Credit Hours
    A solo recital is required of all music majors. The recital is to be given within the last year of residency. Co-requisite: MUS 0417 , MUS 0427 , MUS 0437 , MUS 0447 , MUS 0467 , MUS 0418 , MUS 0428 , MUS 0438 , MUS 0448 , MUS 0458  or MUS 0468 .
  
  • MUS 0451 - Senior Recital


    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    Capstone experience for music majors that features a single student in solo performance during an evening recital. The recital is to be given within the last year of residency. Co-requisite of the appropriate applied lesson also required.
  
  • MUS 0458 - Applied Music Woodwind Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Woodwind 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 0468 - Applied Music Voice Major


    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Applied Music Voice 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
 

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