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MUSIC 1210
1 credit
Piano Techniques - First Semester
- 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.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1220
2 credits
Diction for Singers
- Fundamentals of phonetics and sound production as applied to singing in French, German and Italian.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1310
1 credit
Piano Techniques - Second Semester
- Second 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.
- Components: Lecture
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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.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1590
3 credits
Music Appreciation
- A guide to musical enjoyment and understanding through the examination of composition representative of the various musical forms, styles and media. May be used to satisfy partially the university humanities general requirement; not open for credit to music majors.
- Components: Lecture
- GE: Fine Arts
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MUSIC 1610
1 credit
University Bands
- Section 1--Wind Ensemble; Section 2--Symphony Band; Section 3--Marching Band; The study and performance of a wide variety of band music, particularly literature; campus and community concerts and tours. Membership is open to all university students by audition.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1700
1 credit
Aural Skills
- To be taken with Theory 1730. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 1730
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MUSIC 1710
1 credit
Choir
- The study and performance of a wide variety of choral literature. Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1730
3 credits
Theory and Musicianship with Computer
- Music fundamentals, keyboard harmony, ear training exercises with microcomputer.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1800
1 credit
Aural Skills
- To be taken with Theory 1830. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 1830
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MUSIC 1830
3 credits
Theory and Musicianship with Computer
- A continuation of the disciplines listed above.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1730
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MUSIC 1910
1 credit
Choir
- The study and performance of men's choral literature (Singing Pioneers - Men's Choir). The study and performance of a wide variety of women's choral literature (Coro D'Angeli - Women's Choir). Open to all university students and area musicians. Placement audition required.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2140
3 credits
Advanced Theory-Harmony and Counterpoint
- Secondary seventh chords modulation, two part counterpoint, and harmonic and melodic dictation.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1830
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MUSIC 2150
1 credit
Advanced Aural Skills I
- Singing intervals, rhythms, and melodies at sight. Harmonic and melodic dictation. To be taken concurrently with Music 2140.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 2210
1 credit
Piano Techniques - Third Semester
- Third 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.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 2220
2 credits
Basic Conducting
- The development of basic conducting techniques and an emphasis on practical application of conducting vocal and instrumental music.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1830
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MUSIC 2310
1 credit
Piano Techniques - Fourth Semester
- Fourth 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.
- Components: Lecture
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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.
- Components: Laboratory
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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.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 2510
1 credit
Percussion Techniques
- A course designed to develop a knowledge of basic performance and teaching techniques on the elementary and secondary school levels.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2550
3 credits
American Music
- A survey course of 20th century music designed to acquaint students with American music from colonial times to the present, with an emphasis on the musical and sociological background which affects its development.
- Components: Lecture
- GE: Fine Arts
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MUSIC 2610
1 credit
String Techniques
- A course intended to develop a basic performing technique and understanding of string instruments and acquaint students with a variety of methods and materials for use at the elementary and secondary school levels.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2710
1 credit
Woodwind Techniques
- A course designed 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.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2810
1 credit
Ensembles
- Section 1--Woodwind, 2--Brass, 3--String, 4--Jazz Ensemble, Choir, 8--Piano, 9--Pep Band. Open to performers by permission from faculty within each respective field.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 3140
3 credits
Advanced Theory - Harmony and Counterpoint
- Chromatic harmony, stylistic study of counterpoint, 20th Century idioms and composition.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2140
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MUSIC 3150
1 credit
Advanced Aural Skills II
- Singing intervals, rhythms, and melodies at sight. Harmonic and melodic dictation. To be taken concurrently with Music 3150.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 3140
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MUSIC 3210
1 credit
Piano Techniques - Fifth Semester
- Fifth 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.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 3310
1 credit
Piano Techniques - Sixth Semester
- Sixth 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.
- Components: Lecture
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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.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2140 or TEACHING 2220
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MUSIC 3410
1 credit
Accompanying
- A study of the literature on accompanying and experience in accompanying singers and instrumentalists.
- Components: Laboratory
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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.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3140
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MUSIC 3520
2 credits
Secondary Choral Methods
- Discussion of philosophies, methods and materials of teaching, organizing and administering choral music in the secondary school.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3140 and MUSIC 2220
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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.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3140
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MUSIC 3820
2 credits
Form and Analysis
- A study of tonal music in small and large forms.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3140
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MUSIC 3920
2 credits
Advanced Conducting
- An accelerated course in conducting that stresses interpretation of the full score, discipline of the baton and bodily movements, and psychological procedures.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2220
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MUSIC 4010
1 - 3 credits
Music Workshop
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 4020
2 credits
Piano Pedagogy
- A review of materials pertinent to piano teaching is made and the techniques of instructions are emphasized.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 4120
2 credits
Orchestration and Arranging
- Basic styles of arranging for small and large ensembles stressed; score reading and manuscript writing also emphasized.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3140
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MUSIC 4500
1 - 3 credits
Seminar in Music
- A critical examination of one area within the field of music, the specific subject to be determined by the instructor and the needs of the student.
- Components: Seminar
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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.
- Components: Field Studies
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MUSIC 4920
1 - 3 credits
Independent Study
- Department Consent Required By permission of instructor.
- Components: Independent Study