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MUSIC 1090
1 credit
Bodywork for Musicians
- Practically based course in posture and psycho-physical awareness. Specific topics include Alexander Technique and Feldenkreis. Required for all music majors.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1100
1 credit
Jazz Ensemble
- Open to performers by permission from faculty.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1190
1 credit
World Rhythm Rudiments
- Methods and techniques from around the world will be used to develop rhythmic concepts, reading skills and improvisation through the use of natural sticking, rudiments and patterns used in drumming from Western, African, Brazilian and Afro Cuban traditions.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1200
1 credit
Percussion Ensemble
- Open to performers by permission from faculty.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1290
1 credit
Computer Applications in Music Education
- This course is an introduction to computer applications in music education using the Finale Music Notation Software Program and Apple Works 6. With Finale students will create music scores, learn how to add music markings, extract and print parts and learn how to use a MIDI keyboard. With Apple 6 students will create spreadsheets for grading private lessons and band attendance, do a mail merge and create word processing documents. Students will be required to use the WWW to find sheet music, musical databases and recording for use in teaching and research.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1300
1 credit
Brass Ensemble
- Open to performers by permission from faculty.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1340
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.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1400
1 credit
Jazz Combo
- Open to performers by permission from faculty.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1440
1 credit
Piano Techniques - 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 1500
1 credit
Chamber Ensemble
- Open to performers by permission from faculty.
- Components: Laboratory
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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 1530
1 credit
Aural Skills I
- To be taken with MUSIC 1730. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 1730
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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 1600
1 credit
Woodwind Ensemble
- Open to performers by permission from faculty.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 1610
1 credit
University Bands
- Section 1-Wind Ensemble; Section 2-Symphony 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 1630
1 credit
Aural Skills
- To be taken with MUSIC 1830. Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 1830
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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
Music Theory I: Music Theory Fundamentals w/MIDI
- An introductory course in music theory covering the writing, analysis and functional piano keyboard of music theory fundamentals including notation, scales, intervals, cords and rhythm reading with computer music and MIDI technology.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 1820
1 credit
Marching Pioneers
- Membership is open to all university students by audition.
- Components: Laboratory
- GE: Physical Education
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MUSIC 1830
3 credits
Music Theory II: Tonal Music Theory w/MIDI
- A study of tonal music theory using piano keyboard and MIDI music technology applications. Students study concepts in music theory including: melodic structures, texture, 16th century 2 voice counterpoint, 18th century 4 voice counterpoint, harmonic rhythm, voice leading in 7th chords, modulation and secondary dominant and leading tone chords. Students will apply the above concepts in musical composition and analysis and demonstrate performance of musical structures on the piano keyboard.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1730
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MUSIC 1900
1 credit
Basketball Band
- 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 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 2020
1 credit
Music Theater
- Open to performers by permission from faculty.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2170
1 credit
High Brass Techniques
- A course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher with the methods of teaching high brass instruments, especially trumpet and French horn, at the elementary and secondary school levels, and to develop basic proficiency in the actual playing of these instruments.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2250
2 credits
History and Literature of Western Music I
- Music history and literature from antiquity to 1550. Required for all music majors.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1530 and MUSIC 1730
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MUSIC 2270
1 credit
Low Brass Techniques
- A course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher with the methods of teaching low brass instruments, especially trombone, euphonium and tuba, at the elementary and secondary school levels, and to develop basic proficiency in the actual playing of these instruments.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2340
1 credit
Piano Techniques - 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 2350
2 credits
History and Literature of Western Music II
- Music history and literature from 1550 to 1750. Required for all music majors.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Music 2250
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MUSIC 2370
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 2440
1 credit
Piano Techniques - 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 2450
3 credits
World Music Survey
- This course presents music as it is created, performed and experienced in cultures from Latin and North America, the Caribbean, Indian, Asian and the Pacific. The course is designed to provide the background to each culture's musical styles, explaining how they relate to history, social customs, politics and identity. Core cultural institutions such as churches, festivals and families will be studied for the role they play in building and sustaining musical traditions.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1590
- GE: Fine Arts
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MUSIC 2470
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 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 2530
1 credit
Aural Skills III
- Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight. Harmonic and melodic dictation.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 2730
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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 2570
1 credit
High Woodwind Techniques
- A course intended to develop a knowledge of basic performance and teaching techniques of high woodwinds, especially flute and clarinet, at the elementary and secondary school levels.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2670
1 credit
Double Reed Woodwind Techniques
- A course intended to develop a knowledge of basic performance and teaching techniques of double reed woodwinds, especially oboe and bassoon, at the elementary and secondary school levels.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 2730
3 credits
Music Theory III: Advanced Tonal Theory, Counterpoint and Composition
- An advanced course in which students develop mastery and demonstrate comprehension in music theory concepts including: 16th century polyphony analysis, augmented 6th chords, introduction to classical forms, extended tertian harmony, altered dominants, chromatic mediants and music theory in the Romantic era. Students develop performance skills on the piano keyboard of the above theoretical structures and demonstrate mastery of them through composition of musical scores applying computer music and MIDI technology.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 1830
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MUSIC 2770
1 credit
Diction I
- Fundamentals of phonetics and sound production as applied to singing Italian and English. Instruction in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 2870
1 credit
Diction II
- Fundamentals of phonetics and sound production as applied to singing German and French. Continuation of material from Music 2770.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2770
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MUSIC 2920
2 credits
Beginning 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 3160
3 credits
Elementary Music Methods for Non-Music Majors
- 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
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MUSIC 3170
2 credits
String Pedagogy
- This course will introduce string pedagogy issues to music majors and minors who intend to teach strings, work with orchestras, or learn more about the different instruments. Class topics will include: homogeneous groups, heterogeneous groups, choosing methods books, comprehensive teaching and incorporation of national standards.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2470
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MUSIC 3250
2 credits
History and Literature of Western Music III
- Music history and literature from 1750 to 1900. Required for all music majors.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2350
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MUSIC 3260
2 credits
Instrumental Music Methods I
- The first in a two-semester sequence of courses examining the practical and philosophical issues related to instrumental music in the elementary, middle and secondary levels. Topics include building the beginner program, rehearsal techniques and classroom management.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3730
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MUSIC 3270
2 credits
Vocal Pedagogy
- Two credit course which will introduce vocal pedagogy issues to music majors and minors who intend to teach voice, work with choirs or learn more about the vocal mechanism. Class topics will include: basic vocal physiology; different vocal teaching philosophies; methods for alleviating performance anxiety; and vocal health.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2870
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MUSIC 3280
2 credits
Wind Literature
- A comprehensive study of wind groups focusing on the instrumentation and literature from the earliest beginnings to the present. Special emphasis is given to major works, composers, compositional styles and programming.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3350
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MUSIC 3350
2 credits
History and Literature of Western Music IV
- Music history and literature from 1900 to present. Required for all music majors.
- Components: Laboratory
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Music 3250 and successful completion of the Music Upper Divisional Examination. (Any student who fails to successfully complete the Music Upper Divisional Examination will be administratively dropped from the class.)
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MUSIC 3360
2 credits
Instrumental Music Methods II
- The second in a two-semester sequence of courses examining the practical and philosophical issues related to instrumental music in the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. Topics include marching band techniques, program development and administration.
- Components: Laboratory
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3260
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MUSIC 3370
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 3380
2 credits
Choral Literature
- Comprehensive study of choral literature from polyphony's origins through to the present.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3350
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MUSIC 3430
3 credits
Jazz Improvisation and Theory
- Jazz Improvisation and Theory provides a systematic approach for understanding the information needed to improvise jazz music. The course covers basic jazz keyboard skills, chord/scale relationships and the study of transcriptions of master jazz improvisers.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 3440
1 credit
Accompanying
- A study of the literature on accompanying and experience in accompanying singers and instrumentalists.
- Components: Laboratory
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MUSIC 3460
2 credits
Choral Music Methods I
- Designed for music majors planning to attain licensure on the 6-12 choral music certification. Emphasis centered around philosophies, methods of teaching, organizing and administering standard SATB choirs in middle and secondary schools. Special attention is given to working with the middle level student, especially in terms of voice change issues and the dynamics of working with that age of student.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3830 and MUSIC 3920 or consent of instructor
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MUSIC 3530
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 3730
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MUSIC 3560
2 credits
Choral Music Methods II
- Designed for music majors planning to attain licensure on the 6-12 choral music certification. Emphasis centered around philosophies, methods of teaching, organizing and administering jazz choirs, show choirs, musicals and gender-based choirs. Special attention is given to working with the middle level student, especially in terms of voice change issues and the dynamics of working with that age of student.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3460 or consent of instructor
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MUSIC 3630
1 credit
Aural Skills IV
- Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight. Harmonic and melodic dictation.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 3730
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MUSIC 3660
2 credits
Jazz Techniques
- To provide prospective music teachers a systematic approach for developing the skills needed to teach and improvise jazz music in a big band and small group setting at the middle and high school levels.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 3730
3 credits
Music Theory IV
- A study of form in music and its development from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Students develop an understanding of the historical and theoretical development of musical form through analysis and composition of musical scores with computer music and MIDI applications.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 2730
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MUSIC 3760
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 3730
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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 3730
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MUSIC 3830
2 credits
Music Theory V: 20th Century Music Theory
- A study of music theory from the end of the Common Practice Period to the 21st century. The course includes analysis and composition of musical scores in important 20th century compositional practices applying computer music and MIDI application.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3730 and successful completion of the Music Upper Divisional Examination. (Any student who fails to successfully complete the Music Upper Divisional Examination will be administratively dropped from the class.)
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MUSIC 3860
3 credits
Elementary Music Methods for Music Majors
- 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. Course designed for general music education majors planning to become certified in this area.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 3920
2 credits
Intermediate 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 2920
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MUSIC 4010
1 - 3 credits
Music Workshop
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 4230
2 credits
Advanced Conducting-Instrumental
- Advanced Conducting-Instrumental will review and refine techniques applicable to instrumental ensembles which were introduced in the first two semesters of conducting. Advanced techniques of score study, transposition concepts and the handing of asymmetrical time signatures will be added to the conductor's repertoire.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3920
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MUSIC 4290
2 credits
Music Media, MIDI and Recording Technology
- An exciting and timely course intended to provide students with the technical and theoretical basis of knowledge needed in the current use of computer and recording studio technology encountered in professional recording studios, media and broadcasting. Course topics include: studio audio recording techniques; computer and MIDI keyboard sequencing; digital sampling, sound synthesis, web page design with MP3s and Tiff creation and CD production for portfolios including cover, CD insert design and securing copyright. Students will apply their listening, compositional and arranging skills acquired in previous courses in the music major.
- Components: Lecture
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MUSIC 4320
2 credits
Advanced Conducting-Choral
- Two credit course designed for music majors planning to teach at the secondary level. Emphasis will center on philosophies, methods of rehearsing, organizing rehearsals over time and studying stylistic issues of choral music.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3920
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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 4510
2 credits
Seminar in Music Business I
- A discussion in the major areas of music business. Each week classes will be led by area music industry leaders who will present discussions in their area of expertise. Topics include: an overview of careers in the music industry and necessary qualifications for each; the recording business; marketing recorded music; maintaining studio electronics; sound reinforcement; and public relations in the music industry.
- Components: Seminar
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MUSIC 4520
2 credits
Seminar in Music Business II
- A continuing discussion in the major areas of music business. Each week classes will be led by area music industry leaders who will present discussions in their area of expertise. Topics include: electronic media in the music industry; advanced sound reinforcement techniques; legal issues in the music business; entrepreneurship in the music industry; artist management and talent agencies; the local music dealers; concert promotion and booking; and producing commercials.
- 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