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
MUSIC 1220 2 credits Diction for Singers
Fundamentals of phonetics and sound production as applied to singing in French, German and Italian.
Components: Lecture
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
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
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
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
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
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
MUSIC 1730 3 credits Theory and Musicianship with Computer
Music fundamentals, keyboard harmony, ear training exercises with microcomputer.
Components: Lecture
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
MUSIC 1830 3 credits Theory and Musicianship with Computer
A continuation of the disciplines listed above.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1730
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MUSIC 3410 1 credit Accompanying
A study of the literature on accompanying and experience in accompanying singers and instrumentalists.
Components: Laboratory
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
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
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
MUSIC 3820 2 credits Form and Analysis
A study of tonal music in small and large forms.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: 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 bodily movements, and psychological procedures.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2220
MUSIC 4010 1 - 3 credits Music Workshop
Components: Lecture
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
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
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
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
MUSIC 4920 1 - 3 credits Independent Study
Department Consent Required By permission of instructor.
Components: Independent Study