MUSIC 1210 1 credit
Piano Techniques
First semester. Class piano lessons open to all university students. New piano students with previous piano study must audition during registration week to determine placement in the proper section.
MUSIC 1220 2 credits
Diction for Singers
Fundamentals of phonetics and sound production as applied to singing French, German, Italian and English.
MUSIC 1230 3 credits
Music Appreciation
A guide to musical enjoyment and understanding through the examination of compositions representative of various musical forms, styles, and media. May be used to partially fulfill the university fine arts requirement; not open for credit to music majors. GE: FA
MUSIC 1240 3 credits
Music Making in Ethnic Communities of the United States
(Cross offered ETHNSTDY 1240)
Music as it is created, performed, and experienced within diverse communities of the U.S. From Czech American Polka Music in Wisconsin to West Indian Steel Bands in Brooklyn, New York, the musical elements will be studied as they are. Intersections between music, community, and identity, personal and group, provide further focus for this course. GE: FA, E
MUSIC 1310 1 credit
Piano Techniques
Second semester.
MUSIC 1510 1 credit
University/Community Orchestra
The study and performance of symphonic repertoire. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 1610 1 1 credit
Wind Ensemble
The study and performance of a wide variety of band literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 1610 2 1 credit
Symphony Band
The study and performance of a wide variety of concert band literature. Open to all university students and area musicians.
MUSIC 1610 3 1 credit
Marching Pioneers
Participation at university football games and area parades. Membership is open to all university students who play a wind or percussion instrument and students interested in flag corps or pom-pons. No auditions required for wind and percussion. Pom-pon auditions held each year in the fall. Flag corps auditions held in spring and fall terms (for new students and freshmen) each year.
MUSIC 1700 1 credit
Aural Skills I
To be taken concurrently with MUSIC 1730 Theory and Musicianship with Computer I. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight. C: MUSIC 1730
MUSIC 1710 1 1 credit
Chamber Choir
The study and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 1710 2 1 credit
University Singers
The study and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 1710 3 1 credit
Concert Choir
The study and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 1730 3 credits
Theory and Musicianship with Computer I
Music fundamentals, keyboard harmony and ear training exercises with microcomputer.
MUSIC 1800 1 credit
Aural Skills II
To be taken concurrently with MUSIC 1830 Theory and Musicianship with Computer II. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight. C: MUSIC 1830
MUSIC 1830 3 credits
Theory and Musicianship with Computer II
A continuation of MUSIC 1730. P: MUSIC 1730.
MUSIC 1910 1 1 credit
Singing Pioneers (Men's Choir)
The study and performance of men's choral literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 1910 2 1 credit
Coro D'Angeli (Women's Choir)
The study and performance of a wide variety of women's choral literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 2030 3 credits
Introduction to Music History and Literature
A survey of music literature including western, eastern and ethnic art music, designed to develop a perspective of its evolution, and acquaintance with a repertoire of representative compositions, and a technique for listening analytically and critically. May be used to partially fulfill the university fine arts requirement. P: MUSIC 1830.GE: FA
MUSIC 2140 3 credits
Advanced Theory - Harmony and Counterpoint I
Secondary seventh chords, modulation, two-part counterpoint and harmonic and melodic dictation. P: MUSIC 1830.
MUSIC 2150 1 credit
Advanced Aural Skills I
To be taken concurrently with MUSIC 2140 Advanced Theory - Harmony and Counterpoint I. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight.
MUSIC 2210 1 credit
Piano Techniques
Third semester.
MUSIC 2220 2 credits
Basic Conducting
The development of basic conducting techniques with an emphasis on practical application of conducting vocal and instrumental music. P: MUSIC 1830.
MUSIC 2310 1 credit
Piano Techniques
Fourth semester.
MUSIC 2410 1 credit
Brass Techniques
A course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher with the methods of teaching brass instruments at the elementary and secondary school levels, and to develop basic proficiency in the actual playing of brass instruments. A two-semester sequence of courses.
MUSIC 2430 3 credits
American Music
A survey course of American music designed to acquaint students with music from colonial times to the present, with an emphasis on the musical and sociological backgrounds which affect its development. May be used to partially fulfill the university fine art requirement. GE: FA
MUSIC 2500 1-3 credits
Topics in Music
In-depth study of topics of interest to the music profession. The topic to be studied will be identified in the course title. By permission of the chairperson.
MUSIC 2510 1 credit
Percussion Techniques
A course designed to develop a knowledge of basic performance and teaching techniques at the elementary and secondary school levels.
MUSIC 2610 1 credit
String Techniques
A course intended to develop a knowledge of basic performance and teaching techniques of string instruments at the elementary and secondary school levels.
MUSIC 2710 1 credit
Woodwind Techniques
A course intended to develop a knowledge of basic performance and teaching techniques of woodwinds at the elementary and secondary school levels. A two-semester sequence of courses.
MUSIC 2810 1 credit
Basketball Band
Open to band members by permission of director.
MUSIC 2810 1 credit
Brass Ensemble
Open to brass performers by permission.
MUSIC 2810 1 credit
Jazz Combo
A study of jazz with emphasis on improvisation. By permission of instructor.
MUSIC 2810 1 credit
Jazz Ensemble
The study and performance of jazz ensemble literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 2810 1 credit
Music Theater
A study and performance of opera and musical theater. Placement auditions required.
MUSIC 2810 1 credit
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
The study and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
MUSIC 2810 1 credit
Woodwind Ensemble
Open to woodwind performers by permission.
MUSIC 3130 3 credits
Music History and Literature
Music history and literature from antiquity to 1750. P: MUSIC 1230 or MUSIC 2030 and for music majors, MUSIC 3140. GE: FA
MUSIC 3140 3 credits
Advanced Theory - Harmony and Counterpoint II
Chromatic harmony, stylistic study of counterpoint, 20th century idioms and composition. P: MUSIC 2140.
MUSIC 3150 1 credit
Advanced Aural Skills II
To be taken concurrently with MUSIC 3140 Advanced Theory - Harmony and Counterpoint II. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight. C: MUSIC 3140
MUSIC 3230 3 credits
Music History and Literature
Music history and literature from 1800 to the present. GE: FA
MUSIC 3330 3 credits
Elementary School Music Methods
Methods and techniques in music instruction for the elementary school, stressing techniques in singing, listening, use of instruments and materials for planning and directing musical experiences. P: MUSIC 2140 or TEACHING 2220.
MUSIC 3410 1 credit
Accompanying
A study of the literature on accompanying and experience in accompanying singers and instrumentalists.
MUSIC 3420 2 credits
Instrumental Methods
Practical and philosophical issues directly related to instrumental music in the school. The topics discussed are designed to provide students with specific teaching techniques in this area. P: MUSIC 3140.
MUSIC 3520 2 credits
Secondary Choral Methods
Discussion of philosophies, methods and materials of teaching, organizing and administering choral music in the secondary school. P: MUSIC 3140 and MUSIC 2220.
MUSIC 3620 2 credits
Secondary General Music Methods
Organizing and implementing the general music program at the secondary level, grades 7-12. Required for secondary general music certification. P: MUSIC 3140.
MUSIC 3820 2 credits
Form and Analysis
A study of tonal music in small and large forms. P: MUSIC 3140.
MUSIC 3920 2 credits
Advanced Conducting
An accelerated course in conducting that stresses interpretation of the full score, discipline of the baton and body movements, and psychological procedures. P: MUSIC 2220.
MUSIC 4020 2 credits
Piano Pedagogy
A review of materials pertinent to piano teaching is made, and the technique of instructions is emphasized. By permission of instructor.
MUSIC 4120 2 credits
Orchestration and Arranging
Basic styles of arranging for small and large ensemble stressed; score reading and manuscript writing also emphasized. P: MUSIC 3140.
MUSIC 4500 1-3 credits
Seminar in Music
A critical examination of one area within the field of music, specific subject to be determined by instructor and the needs of the student. By permission of the chairperson.
MUSIC 4660 1-6 credits
Cooperative Field Experience
Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and the department.
MUSIC 4920 1-3 credits
Independent Study
By permission of instructor.