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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MUS 0101 - Jazz Styles & Appreciation
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This survey course is geared to the non-musician and explores the stylistic periods of jazz as well as it most influential performers, starting with its roots in the music of West Africa through the years of Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Cool, and Progressive Jazz. Music literature, style, and performance are examined, along with the lives of significant composers/musicians and their impact on the cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic issues of their day. MOTR: MUSC 100J
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MUS 0102 - 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
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MUS 0103 - Class Piano I
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Beginning piano for majors with little or no background. Emphasis on keyboard orientation, intervallic reading and I, IV, V chord structures. Course Charge: $15.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0104 - Class Piano II
Spring 2 Credit Hours
A continuation of Class Piano 103. Emphasis on improving reading skills and musicianship. Includes elementary repertoire, harmonization and accompaniment. Course Charge: $15.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0103 or approval of instructor.
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MUS 0105 - Voice Class
1 Credit Hour
Instruction and practice in singing intended for non-voice majors. This course will emphasize vocal technique, such as breathing and resonance, and will involve individual performances for the class in various styles. Prerequisites: None. Course Charge: $25.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0106 - World Music
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An ethno-musical survey of select indigenous music and their cultures. The musical cultures selected for study are not those found in Eurocentric (Western art) music. There are no prerequisites. MOTR: MUSC 102
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MUS 0107 - Aural Skills I
1 Credit Hour
Basic fundamentals of ear training, sight-singing, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Course for music majors; others by consent of instructor. Students must pass an aural skills placement exam or complete Fundamentals of Music. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0108 - Aural Skills II
1 Credit Hour
Sequential class on ear training, sight-singing, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Course for music majors; others by consent of instructor. Students must pass MUS 0107 Aural Skills I or the appropriate aural skills placement exam. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0109 - Fundamentals of Music Theory
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Basic fundamentals of music. Emphasis on reading/writing music, basic issues of notation, clef ID, building scales (major and minor), basic rhythms, notation of rhythms, simple and compound meters. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0110 - Music Appreciation
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A survey of masterpieces of Western musical literature; intended for non-music majors. MOTR: MUSC 100
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MUS 0111 - Music Theory I: Musicianship and Aural Skills
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Basic fundamentals of music with initiation of harmonic analysis, ear training, sight-singing, harmonic/rhythmic dictation, and part-writing. Course for music majors; others by consent of instructor. Students must pass a music theory placement exam as administered by the Music Department. Course Charge: $35.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0112 - Music Theory II: Advanced Musicianship and Aural Skills
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Sequential course in written harmonic analysis, ear training, sight-singing, harmonic/rhythmic dictation, and part-writing. Course for music majors; others by consent of instructor. Students must passMUS 0111 Music Theory I or appropriate music theory placement exam. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0114 - Elective in Jazz Improvisation
F - Fall S - 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 may be taken eight times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0116 - Applied Performance: Brass
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. One-on-one applied lessons in voice, keyboard, woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments - in addition to class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0118 - Applied Music Brass Elective
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Brass 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
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MUS 0119 - 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
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MUS 0120 - A History of Rock and Roll Music: Attitudes, Culture, and Society
3 Credit Hours
Focus is on the genre of music that has been shaped by the attitudes, culture, and societal forces, which have pervaded North America and the United Kingdom since World War II. It will track the trends, styles, and development of a hybrid genre from its country and blues roots that survived the corporate and political repercussions of the 1950’s, became an expression and extension of the 1960’s cultural revolution, and prospered through the invention of music videos. Finally, the course will examine its cemented position as a foundational music style that has had enormous effects on the development of country, pop, punk, grunge, and rap music styles, while examining the technological and business sides of a style that has secured its place in Western popular culture.
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MUS 0121 - 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
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MUS 0123 - 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).
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MUS 0126 - Applied Performance: Keyboard
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. One-on-one applied lessons in voice, keyboard, woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments - in addition to class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0128 - 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
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MUS 0133 - Opera
Demand 2 Credit Hours
History, production, and performance of one act operas, operatic excerpts, musicals, and light opera. Academic concentration the first six weeks on opera history and opera production with the last 10 weeks focusing upon the particular opera selected for production the spring semester of that year. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0136 - Applied Performance Percussion
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. One-on-one applied lessons in voice, keyboard, woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments - in addition to class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0138 - Applied Music Percussion Elective
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
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MUS 0141 - 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. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Co-requisite: MUS 0191 .
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MUS 0143 - 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
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MUS 0146 - Applied Performance: String
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. One-on-one applied lessons in voice, keyboard, woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments - in addition to class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0148 - 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
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MUS 0151 - Orchestra
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Open to all qualified students who play orchestral instruments. Rehearsal and public performance of standard orchestral literature. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: Permission of director of orchestra. Course may be taken six times for credit.
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MUS 0156 - Applied Performance: Woodwind
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. One-on-one applied lessons in voice, keyboard, woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments - in addition to class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0158 - 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
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MUS 0161 - 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 0121 . Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0162 - 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 0121 . Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0166 - Applied Performance Voice
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. One-on-one applied lessons in voice, keyboard, woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments - in addition to class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0168 - 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
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MUS 0171 - Brass Choir
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Open to all students with band instrument experience. Performance of literature for brass ensemble. Each class may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0176 - 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). Lower 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
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MUS 0181 - Choral Conducting: Technique and Literature
4 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 Choral conducting and how to apply those skills specifically to working with choral ensembles. Students will also learn how to apply those skills as they relate to working with the combined choral/instrumental ensemble insofar as conducting larger works are concerned. 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/preparation, rehearsal technique, pedagogy, and literature will be the focus of this course. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite:MUS 0112 .
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MUS 0182 - Instrumental Conducting: Technique and Literature
Fall 4 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 instrumental conducting and how to apply those skills specifically in the instrumental ensembles. Students will also learn how to apply those skills as they relate to working with the combined instrumental/choral ensemble insofar as conducting larger works are concerned. 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/preparation, rehearsal technique, pedagogy, and literature. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
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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
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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
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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
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MUS 0189 - Exploration of Steel Band I
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Gives the students hands on experience with the different instruments in the steel band by learning and performing on steel drums. This class will also discuss the socio-economic and political climate of Trinidad and Tobago that led to the development of the modern steel band. This class is designed for students WITHOUT a musical background.
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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.
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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.
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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
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MUS 0203 - Class Piano III
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
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
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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.
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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.
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MUS 0211 - Music Theory III: Harmony and Form
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Secondary dominant functions, augmented sixth chords, advanced chromatic and enharmonic modulation, introduction to contemporary styles, and short original compositions with harmonic and formal analysis of composition from the Baroque Era through contemporary music. Course Charge: $35.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
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MUS 0212 - Music Theory IV: Advanced Harmony and Arranging
Spring 4 Credit Hours
A study of selected contemporary styles: pan-triadie, bitonal and poly-chordal, quartal harmony, pandiatonicism, serial techniques and short original compositions with a focus in instrumental and vocal arranging. Prerequisite: MUS 211. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MUS 0231 - String/Guitar Technique, Pedagogy, and Repertoire
Spring (Even) 2 Credit Hours
Class instruction in guitar the string instruments, including a study of methods and materials to be used in teaching beginning students and repertoire appropriate for the assorted levels of public-school instruction. Course Charge: $100.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
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MUS 0232 - Brass Technique, Pedagogy, and Repertoire
Fall (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
Class instruction in the brass instruments, including a study of methods and materials to be used in the teaching of beginning students and repertoire appropriate for the assorted levels of public-school instruction. Course Charge: $100.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
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MUS 0233 - Percussion Technique, Pedagogy, and Repertoire
Spring (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
Class instruction in the percussion instruments, including a study of methods and materials to be used in teaching beginning students and repertoire appropriate for the assorted levels of public-school instruction. Course Charge: $100.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
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MUS 0234 - Woodwind Technique, Pedagogy, and Repertoire
Fall (Even) 2 Credit Hours
Class instruction in the woodwind instruments, including a study of methods and materials to be used in the teaching of beginning students and repertoire appropriate for the assorted levels of public-school instruction. Course Charge: $100.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0112 .
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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MUS 0311 - History of Music and Literature I
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, styles, forms, music and performance practice of both vocal and instrumental music from the Medieval through the Renaissance periods. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0312 - History of Music and Literature II
Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, styles, forms, music and performance practice of both vocal and instrumental music from the Baroque through the Romantic periods. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0313 - Music History and Literature III
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An overview of the development of stylistic trends, major composers, and repertoire of the late Romantic period through the present, plus the music of non-Western cultures will also be explored. Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0316 - Advanced Applied Performance: Brass
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study at the 100 level & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students - 3 semesters of applied study and 1 semester @ MSSU & consensus of faculty jury. Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet the performance requirements of the BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA degrees. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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MUS 0326 - Advanced Applied Performance: Keyboard
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study at the 100 level & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students - 3 semesters of applied study and 1 semester @ MSSU & consensus of faculty jury. Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet the performance requirements of the BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA degrees. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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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
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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
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MUS 0332 - Music for Elementary School
Fall & Spring 2 Credit Hours
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
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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 .
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MUS 0336 - Advance Applied Performance: Percussion
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study at the 100 level & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students - 3 semesters of applied study and 1 semester @ MSSU & consensus of faculty jury. Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet the performance requirements of the BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA degrees. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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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
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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
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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
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MUS 0346 - Advanced Applied Performance: Strings
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study at the 100 level & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students - 3 semesters of applied study and 1 semester @ MSSU & consensus of faculty jury. Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet the performance requirements of the BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA degrees. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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MUS 0356 - Advanced Applied Performance: Woodwind
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study at the 100 level & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students - 3 semesters of applied study and 1 semester @ MSSU & consensus of faculty jury. Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet the performance requirements of the BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA degrees. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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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
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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
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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
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