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
MUSIC 1100 1 credit Jazz Ensemble
Open to performers by permission from faculty.
Components: Laboratory
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
MUSIC 1200 1 credit Percussion Ensemble
Open to performers by permission from faculty.
Components: Laboratory
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
MUSIC 1300 1 credit Brass Ensemble
Open to performers by permission from faculty.
Components: Laboratory
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
MUSIC 1400 1 credit Jazz Combo
Open to performers by permission from faculty.
Components: Laboratory
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
MUSIC 1500 1 credit Chamber Ensemble
Open to performers by permission from faculty.
Components: Laboratory
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 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
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 1600 1 credit Woodwind Ensemble
Open to performers by permission from faculty.
Components: Laboratory
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
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
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 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
MUSIC 1820 1 credit Marching Pioneers
Membership is open to all university students by audition.
Components: Laboratory
GE: Physical Education
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
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
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 2020 1 credit Music Theater
Open to performers by permission from faculty.
Components: Laboratory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2530 1 credit Aural Skills III
Singing intervals, rhythms and melodies at sight. Harmonic and melodic dictation.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: C: MUSIC 2730
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
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
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
MUSIC 3440 1 credit Accompanying
A study of the literature on accompanying and experience in accompanying singers and instrumentalists.
Components: Laboratory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MUSIC 3820 2 credits Form and Analysis
A study of tonal music in small and large forms.
Components: Lecture
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MUSIC 3730
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.)
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
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
MUSIC 4010 1 - 3 credits Music Workshop
Components: Lecture
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
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
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
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 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
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
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