SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Music Course Descriptions

ENSEMBLES

The following performance groups are open to all students of the University who qualify by audition:

Jazz Band	ENS 115	Band	ENS 116, 316
Orchestra	ENS 117, 317	Opera Workshop	ENS 119
Chamber Music	ENS 118	Production Workshop	ENS 219
Accompanying	ENS 110	Wind Ensemble	ENS 216, 416
Mixed Chorus	ENS 111, 311

Not more than eight hours earned in ensembles may be counted toward a degree unless specified.

ENS 110	Major ensemble for keyboard students (performance major only).
ENS 111, 311	Major ensemble for vocal students.
ENS 116, 216, 316, 416	Major ensemble for wind and percussion students.
ENS 117, 317	Major ensemble for string students.

Applied Music Instruction

BSN 101X, 301X, 302X Bassoon	PER 101X, 301X, 302X Percussion
HRN 101X, 301X, 302X Horn	TRP 101X, 301X, 302X Trumpet
STB 101X, 301X, 302X String Bass	FLU 101X, 301X, 302X Flute
CEL 101X, 301X, 302X Cello	PNO 101X, 301X, 302X Piano
OBO 101X, 301X, 302X Oboe	VLA 101X, 301X, 302X Viola
TBA 101X, 301X, 302X Tuba	GUI 101X, 301X, 302X Guitar
CLR 101X, 301X, 302X Clarinet	SAX 101X, 301X, 302X Saxophone
ORG 101X, 301X, 302X Organ	VLN 101X, 301X, 302X Violin
TRB 101X, 301X, 302X Trombone	VOI 101X, 301X, 302X Voice
EUP 101X, 301X, 302X Euphonium

Applied Music

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MUS 110X Class Piano for Non-Music Majors. [MUSI 1101] Basic techniques of piano playing. Development of musical literacy with respect to the keyboard. Designed for the non-music major. Two hours lecture and practice. Credit 1.

MUS 111X Class Piano, Level 1. [MUSI 1181] Basic techniques of piano playing. Development of musical skills with respect to the keyboard. Designed for the music major who has little familiarity with the keyboard. Two hours lecture and practice. Credit 1.

MUS 112X Class Piano, Level 2. [MUSI 1182] Basic techniques of piano playing. Development of musical skills with respect to the keyboard. Prerequisite: MUS 111X. Credit 1.

MUS 113X Class Piano, Level 3. [MUSI 2181 ] Basic techniques of piano playing. Further development of musical skills with respect to the keyboard. Prerequisite: MUS 112X. Credit 1.

MUS 114X Class Piano, Level 4. [MUSI 2182] Basic techniques of piano playing. Enhancement of musical skills to provide minimum competencies on keyboard necessary for completion of the music degree. Prerequisite: MUS 113X. Credit 1.

MUS 113: MUS 116 Study of Woodwinds. [MUSI 1166]: [MUSI 1167] Basic techniques of teaching and playing clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, flute, and piccolo. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1 each.

MUS 117: Singers Diction. 117: English and Italian. 118: French. 119: German. MUS 119 These courses are designed to familiarize singers with the pronunciation of each language as sung in choral music, recital literature, and opera. Prerequisites: MUS 117: none; MUS 118: MUS 117 and 119; MUS 119: MUS 117. Credit 1 each.

MUS 162 Fundamentals of Guitar. [MUSI 1303] Basic guitar technique for the beginning student is combined with a study of the fundamentals of music notation. Not open to music majors. No prerequisite. Credit 3.

MUS 165: MUS 166 Fundamentals of Singing. A study of the physiology of vocal music production and the development of the singing voice. Emphasis on correct breathing, tone placement, vowel formations, stage presence and musical interpretation. Not open to students majoring in Music. Credit 3 each.

MUS 213: MUS 216 Study of Brasses. [MUSI 1168]:[MUSI 2168] Basic techniques of teaching and playing trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, and tuba. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1 each.

MUS 226 Conducting I. An introduction to the basic techniques of conducting choral and instrumental music. Prerequisite: MUS 123 (Theory II) and Sophomore standing. Credit 2.

MUS 262 Advanced Guitar. Continuation of fundamentals of guitar with guitar techniques for advanced students combined with study of fundamentals of music notation. Credit 3.

MUS 310 Study of Percussion. Basic techniques of teaching and playing all percussion instruments. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1.

MUS 313: MUS 316 Study of Strings. Basic techniques of teaching and playing violin, viola, violoncello, and string brass. Three hours lecture and practice. Credit 1 each.

MUS 417 Recital. A public solo performance reflecting the work of one full semester of preparation at the upper division level under supervision of the applied music faculty. The student must be concurrently enrolled for applied music instruction and must have his/her program approved by his/her professor. A Recital Hearing must be passed at least two weeks prior to the scheduled performance. Credit 1.

MUS 424 Conducting II. The study and application of advanced conducting technique as applied to instrumental and choral ensembles with emphasis on the development of analytical and interpretative skills. Prerequisite: MUS 223, 224, and 226 or consent of instructor. Three hours lecture. Credit 2.

MUS 461 Techniques for Wind and String Instruments. A study of the literature, methods, and teaching techniques of wind and string instruments. May be taken by conference. Prerequisites: Senior standing in music performance and consent of instructor. Credit 3.

MUS 462 Vocal Pedagogy and Techniques. Introduction to the teaching of voice, in both the private and group settings. Students will survey different schools of approach and study of the physiology of singing. Prerequisite: successful completion of sophomore proficiency in voice. Credit 3.

Music Theory and Composition

MUS 122 Theory of Music I. [MUSI 1211] An introduction to the fundamental materials and structures of music. All diatonic scales and intervals, notation and structure of basic rhythmic organizations, and simple vertical sonorities are explored, using the keyboard as an adjunct tool. A study of tonality, key systems, and simple phrase and period forms are applied to creative work in order to integrate all concepts with the student’s work in applied and historical studies. The semester ends with an introduction to the study of tertian harmony as exemplified in tonal music and including diatonic triads. Credit 2.

MUS 123 Theory of Music II. [MUSI 1212] Continuation of THEORY OF MUSIC I, expanding the tertian harmonic vocabulary to include the dominant seventh chord, and an introduction to secondary sevenths, secondary dominants and leading tone chords, and modulation. The study of ternary, binary, and through-composed forms and their application to creative work. Prerequisite: MUS 122 and 124 or permission of the instructor. Credit 2.

MUS 124 Musicianship I. [MUSI 1216] Intensive drill in the development of sight-singing and aural skills. The material used is coordinated with that of THEORY I. Credit 2.

MUS 125 Musicianship II. [MUSI 1217] Continuation of MUSICIANSHIP I. Material is coordinated with that of THEORY II. Prerequisites: MUS 122 and 124 or permission of the instructor. Credit 2.

MUS 161 Introduction to The Study of Music. [MUSI 1301] The study of the fundamentals of music, including major and minor scales, rhythm, chords, sight-reading, and ear-training. Not open to music majors or minors. Credit 3.

MUS 222 Theory of Music III. [MUSI 2211] A continuation of the study of harmonic and melodic materials of tonal music expanded to include all characteristic diatonic and chromatic resources and their application in keyboard work and creative projects. Formal procedures studied include the larger traditional structures such as the rondo, sonata, and contrapuntal forms. Prerequisites: MUS 123 and 125 or permission of the instructor. Credit 2.

MUS 223 Theory of Music IV. [MUSI 2212] A study of musical materials and structures that evolved in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of the entire panorama of twentieth century music including folk, ethnic, and jazz idioms in addition to the developments in the classical tradition. Prerequisite: MUS 222 and 224 or permission of the instructor. Credit 2.

MUS 224 Musicianship III. [MUSI 2216] Continuation of MUSICIANSHIP II. Material is coordinated with that of THEORY III. Prerequisites: MUS 123 and 125 or permission of the instructor. Credit 2.

MUS 362 Orchestration And Analysis. A study of basic techniques of instrumentation, including ranges, transpositions, and characteristics of band and orchestral instruments. Practical application in the form of projects for various instrumental combinations. Prerequisite: MUS 222. Credit 3.

MUS 363 Structure and Analysis. A study of musical structure and design from all historical periods. Introduces diverse methods of musical analysis to gain an ability to distinguish various stylistic idioms. Emphasis is placed on analytical findings as it relates to application in teaching, performance, music therapy, conducting, and/or composition. Prerequisite: MUS 223. Credit 3.

MUS 370 Class Composition. An introduction to the craft of composition. Projects involve the application of basic creative techniques which generate complete pieces, diverse stylistic idioms, and aesthetic considerations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUS 222 and 224 or permission of instructor. Credit 3.

MUS 371, 372 Junior Composition. The study and practice of strict composition. Reference is made to the practices of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, but with emphasis on the stylistic idioms of the twentieth century. May be taken by conference. Prerequisite: MUS 223. Credit 3 each.

MUS 464 Seminar in Composition. Creative activity in the composition of larger forms under individual faculty supervision. Prerequisite: MUS 372. Credit 3.

MUS 465 Counterpoint and Analysis. A survey of polyphony of the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries with emphasis on creative projects. Prerequisite: MUS 222 (Theory of Music III). Credit 3.

MUS 474 Twentieth-Century Musical Styles. Trends, techniques, and the various styles of musical composition in the twentieth century, beginning with Impressionism, studied conceptually and aurally. Concepts are applied to exercises in composition. Prerequisite: MUS 223. Credit 3.

Music Education, Literature and History

MUS 138W Survey Of Music Literature. [MUSI 1308] The fundamentals of music terminology, standard instrumental and vocal forms, and representative composers and compositions from secular and sacred music of most eras. Writing Enhanced. Prerequisites: MUS 122, 124 or school consent. Credit 3.

MUS 264 History of Rock, Jazz, and Popular Music. [MUSI 1310] A survey of the history of jazz, rock, and popular music beginning with their common origins in African, European, and late 19th-century southern folk music. Continues through the latest trends and includes individual musicians as well as stylistic details. No prerequisite; for non-music majors. Credit 3.

MUS 265 Music Appreciation. [MUSI 1306] A general survey of music literature designed for the non-music major. Representative composers and their works are studied through recordings, lectures, reports, and live performances. Credit 3.

MUS 339 Introduction to Music Education. A survey of the responsibilities, competencies, and contemporary issues that pertain to the professional music educator. Credit 3.

MUS 367, 368 Studies in Music for Children. Introduction to Kodály philosophy and materials, Orff techniques and instruments, folk song analysis, solfege, Dalcorze concepts and methods of other pedagogues in the field of elementary music. Several types of curricula for grades K-6 are presented. Prerequisite: MUS 123. Credit 3 each.

MUS 376, 377W, 378W History of Music. A study of musical styles, forms, and textures in history from antiquity to the present. The first course (MUS 376) includes music from antiquity through the Renaissance. The second course (MUS 377) covers the period from Monteverdi to Beethoven. The third course (MUS 378) begins with the later works of Beethoven and extends to the present era. MUS 377 and 378 are Writing Enhanced. Prerequisites: MUS 138; junior standing or consent of instructor. Credit 3 each.

MUS 468 Seminar in Research and Creative Activities. A course in which the undergraduate student may pursue advanced specialized study under faculty supervision in the areas of composition, music literature, analysis, and research. May be repeated for credit. (This course may be taken for Academic Distinction credit. See Academic Distinction Program in this catalog.) Credit 3.

Music Therapy

MUS 210X Practicum in Music. Supervised pre-clinical experience in community settings; each semester of study is correlated with the population being considered in the corresponding core music therapy course. Credit 1 (4 semesters).

MUS 238 Introduction to Music Therapy. A survey of the role of music as therapy in educational, psychiatric, hospital, nursing home, and prison settings. No prerequisite. Credit 3.

MUS 239 Psychology of Music. A study of the effect of music on the mind. Topics include musical acoustics, music perception, and experimental research in music. No prerequisite. Credit 3.

MUS 336 Instrumental Skills for the Music Therapy Setting. Study of instrumental skills as applied in the music therapy setting utilizing guitar, dulcimer, keyboard percussion, and Latin American instruments. Research findings in the music therapy literature will be used in structuring improvisational opportunities for specific music therapy populations. Prerequisite: Music or music therapy major. Credit 3.

MUS 365 Observation and Measurement in Music Therapy. A study of current assessment and evaluation procedures used in music therapy and the application of observational recording techniques in educational, social, and therapeutic settings. Prerequisite: Admission to music therapy program. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.

MUS 366 Music Therapy Techniques I. An examination of music therapy techniques used in the special education setting and current legislation related to education of students with disabilities and music/ music therapy to be provided. Prerequisite: MUS 365. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.

MUS 495 Music Therapy Techniques II. A study of music therapy procedures used with adults in aging adult settings and an examination of issues concerning the use of music therapy within this population. Prerequisites: MUS 365. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.

MUS 496 Music Therapy Techniques III. A seminar presentation of contemporary issues in the field of music therapy. Prerequisite: MUS 365. MUS 210 must be taken concurrently. Credit 3.

MUS 497 Internship in Music Therapy. First three-month period of supervised clinical experience at site approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework. Credit 3.

MUS 498 Internship in Music Therapy. Second three-month period of supervised clinical experience. Prerequisite: MUS 497. Credit 3.

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