Music - MUS (35)
Administered by Department of Music
Effective Fall 2009
Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise noted.
35.100 Recital Attendance (0) – Documents recital attendance requirement for all tracks of the Bachelor of Arts in Music. May be repeated at zero credit each semester.
35.101 Music Listening (3) - Provides an approach to music listening through study of basic vocal and instrumental styles. Analysis of various masterpieces, composers and musical forms. Requires no previous musical experience. Recommended first-course in non-applied music. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
35.103 Fundamental Musicianship (Spring) (3) - Explores personal music understanding and development through elementary terminology, symbols, theory, music reading, singing, and playing and chording of simple instruments. Suggested for students with little musical background as preparation for applied. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
35.104 Jazz in America (3) - Provides an approach to jazz listening through the study of jazz vocal and instrumental styles from its diverse origins to the present and beyond. Analysis of various masterpieces, composers, performers and musical forms. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
35.105 Music Literature (1) - Provides specialized instruction for music students to prepare them for the more detailed work in Music History I and II and other required music history courses. Lectures, discussion and individual participation will include styles and elements of the music itself, as well as instruments, aesthetics, multicultural influences and genres found in the musical art. One class meeting per week. Prerequisite: music major or permission of the instructor.
35.106/ 35.306 Maroon and Gold Band (0-1) - Performs music of varied styles and periods. Marching band each fall, concert band each spring. Requires 5 hours per week each fall and 4 hours per week each spring.
35.107/ 35.307 University-Community Orchestra (0-1) Performs music appropriate to the symphony orchestra. Requires 3 hours per week. Rehearses Monday evenings. Election for wind and percussion players requires permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: By audition only.
35.108/ 35.308 Concert Choir (0-1) - Performs choral music of varied styles and periods. Membership by audition only. Requires 4 hours per week.
35.109/ 35.309 Women's Choral Ensemble (0-1) - Performs varied styles from popular to masterworks. Requires 3 hours per week. No audition required.
35.110/ 35.310 Husky Singers (0-1) - Performs varied music for men's chorus. Requires 2 hours per week. No audition required.
35.111/ 35.311 Chamber Singers (0-1) - Performs music of many styles and periods, Renaissance to present. Open to singers from other university vocal ensembles. Requires 3 hours per week. Membership by audition only.
35.112/ 35.312 Jazz Ensemble (0-1) - Performs jazz, swing and other forms representing the big band style. Requires 3 hours per week. Election requires permission of the instructor. Audition may be necessary.
35.170/ 35.370 University Chamber Orchestra (0-1) - The University Chamber Orchestra performs music appropriate to the chamber orchestra. Requires 2 hours per week. Rehearses Monday evening and one 50-minute class period. Election for wind and percussion players requires permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: By audition only.
35.171/ 35.371 Wind Ensemble (0-1) – Provides opportunities for a select wind and percussion group to perform advanced repertoire each semester. Meets for 3 hours per week for zero-one credit. May be repeated. Prerequisites: By audition only.
35.172/ 35.372 Guitar Ensemble (0-1) – Provides its memebers with the skills needed to perform music of varied styles and periods written or transcribed for guitar ensemble. Three hours per week for zero-1 credit. May be repeated. Prerequisites: By audition only.
35.173 / 35.373 Percussion Ensemble (0-1) – Provides its members with the skills needed to perform a variety of percussion instruments in a small and large ensemble setting. Meets for 3 hours per week for zero-one credit. May be repeated. Prerequisites: By audition only.
35.190 Theory Skills for Majors (Fall) (2) - Music theory course specifically for music majors and minors in preparation for Music Theory I. The course will focus on rhythm (reading and diction), scales, intervals, chord spelling and basic keyboard chording patterns. Prerequisite: music major or minor, or permission of the instructor.
35.201 Sight Singing (Spring) (2) - Development of the musical ear through progressive training. Elected by music majors or as a single course by non-music majors. Requires 3 hours. Prerequisites: 35.190 or consent of the instructor.
35.202 Keyboard Skills I (Fall) (2) - Designed to provide the music major with introductory keyboard skills that will be essential in careers as classroom or private music teachers. The course is designed to focus on rudimentary keyboard skills and activities for music majors with little or no keyboard background who are in the music education certification or liberal arts music track. This course is a lecture class and meets for 2 hours each week. Music majors only.
35.203 Voice Methods (Fall) (1) – Provides group voice instruction and teaching methodology. Emphasizing traditional solo and ensemble singing and sight reading. Includes general discussion of vocal mechanism and capabilities of both children and adults. As students learn to use their own voices, pedagogical principles are discussed in the class as they apply to the different levels of student development. Two hours per week. Prerequisites: Music Majors only.
35.204 Class Piano I (2) - Provides group piano instruction for the beginner. Emphasizes solo playing, sight-reading and creative accompaniment. Requires 2 hours per week. Limited seating.
35.205 Class Piano II (2) - Develops independence in solo playing and accompanying. Continuation of 35.204 or students with demonstrated abilities. Requires 2 hours per week. Consent of instructor.
35.206 String Methods I (Fall/odd numbered years) (2) - Fundamentals of playing and teaching the violin and viola. This is a required course for the music education certification track. Music majors or consent of instructor.
35.207 Brass Methods I (Spring/even numbered years) (1) – Instruction on teaching trumpet and horn to music students in elementary and secondary schools, through performance on the instruments and study of pedagogical methods. Requires two hours per week. Prerequisite: music major or permission of instructor.
35.208 Brass Methods II (Spring/odd numbered years) (1) Brass Methods II is designed to prepare the student to teach trombone, euphonium and tuba to music students in elementary and secondary schools, through performance on the instruments and study of pedagogical methods. Music majors or permission of the instructor.
35.209 Percussion Methods (Fall/even numbered years) (1) - Fundamental percussion techniques and teaching methodology. Prerequisite: music major or permission of the instructor.
35.210 Music Theory I (Spring) (3) - Studies harmony, voice leading and written harmonization. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 35.190 or consent of instructor.
35.211 Music Theory II (Fall) (3) - Continues Music Theory I with the study of seventh chords and common-chord and chromatic modulations. Includes melodic and rhythmic dictation and keyboard realization. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 35.210.
35.212 Class Piano III (Spring) (2) - Continuation of 35.205 or students with demonstrated abilities. Requires 2 hours per week. Limited seating.
35.213/ 35.313 Violin (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at one semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.214/ 35.314 Viola (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at one semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.215/ 35.315 Violoncello (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.216/ 35.316 Double Bass (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.217/ 35.317 Organ (1) - Private instruction for those who have previously studied organ or who have strong piano backgrounds. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.219 Basic Audio Recording (3) - Provides a theoretical and practical approach to audio recording. Studies equipment and procedures used in professional recording studios. Reserved for music majors and minors in the audio/video recording track and/or permission of the instructor.
35.220 String Methods II (Fall/even numbered years) (1) - Fundamentals of playing and teaching the cello and bass. This is a required course for the music education certification track. Music majors or by permission of the instructor.
35.221 Class Guitar (1) - Emphasizes technical fundamentals of guitar and music reading skills, taught in a classroom setting in preparation for private study. May be repeated at one credit hour each semester until acceptable level of proficiency has been met. Prerequisite: music major by audition.
35.229 Music Education Computing and Technology (1) - This course will introduce technology as it is used in the educational setting, with focus on technology distinct to music education. Prerequisite: 35.210
35.230/ 35.330 Voice (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated vocal abilities. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Prerequisite: 35.203 except music majors and declared music minors. Consent of instructor.
35.231 General Conducting (1) - General conducting is designed to give students a basic understanding of the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting. It will also begin training in the physical motion required of the conductor. These physical attributes include beat patterns, cueing gestures, steady tempo, accelarndo, ritard and face as an expressive tool. In addition, the students will study foreign musical terms (Italian, French, German), score preparation and techniques, rhythmic patterns and rehearsal techniques.
35.232 Woodwinds Methods I (Fall/even numbered years) (1) - Fundamental woodwind skills in flute, oboe, and bassoon and methods for teaching these instruments. Prerequisite: music major or permission of the instructor.
35.233 Woodwinds Methods II (Fall/odd numbered years) (1) - Fundamental woodwind skills in clarinet and saxophone and methods for teaching these instruments. Prerequisite: music major or permission of the instructor.
35.234/ 35.334 Guitar (1) – One half hour guitar lesson and weekly one hour performance lab for students with demonstrated ability or potential. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.235/ 35.335 Piano (1) - Private instruction for students with previous piano study. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.240/ 35.340 Trumpet (1) - Private instructions for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.241/ 35.341 Horn (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.242/ 35.342 Trombone (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.243/ 35.343 Baritone (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.244/ 35.344 Tuba (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.251/ 35.351 Flute (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.252/ 35.352 Oboe (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.253/ 35.353 Clarinet (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.254/ 35.354 Bassoon (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.255/ 35.355 Saxophone (1) - Private instruction for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.256/ 35.356 Percussion (1) - Private instruction with snare, timpani and mallets for students with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour per week. May be repeated at 1 semester hour each election. Consent of instructor.
35.269/ 35.469 Guitar for Music Majors (2) – One hour guitar lesson and weekly one hour performance lab for students electing the specializations within the BA in Music that require an hour lesson. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours. Consent of instructor.
35.270/ 35.470 Violin for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.271/ 35.471 Viola for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.272/ 35.472 Violoncello for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.273/ 35.473 Double Bass for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.274/ 35.474 Organ for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.275/ 35.475 Voice for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied voice specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.276/ 35.476 Piano for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.277/ 35.477 Trumpet for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.278/ 35.478 Horn for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.279/ 35.479 Trombone for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.280/ 35.480 Baritone for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.281/ 35.481 Tuba for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.282/ 35.482 Flute for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.283/ 35.483 Oboe for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.284/ 35.484 Clarinet for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.285/ 35.485 Bassoon for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.286/ 35.486 Saxophone for Music Majors (2) - Two weekly half-hour lessons for students electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each election for a maximum of 16 semester hours.
35.287/ 487 Percussion Music Major (2) - One hour percussion lesson and weekly one hour performance lab for students electing the specializations within the BA in Music that require an hour lesson. May be repeated at two semester hours each election for maximum of 16 semester hours. Consent of instructor.
35.298 Sight Singing II (2) – Develops the musical ear through progressive training. The student will read, write, and perform music (singing and at the keyboard) building on previous skills attained in Sight Singing I. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Sight Singing I. To be taken concurrently with Theory II (35.211).
35.300 Music Theory III (Fall/odd-numbered years) (3) – “Form and Analysis”. Continuation of music theory. Includes formal analysis, design, original composition, harmonic dictation and perception skills. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 35.211.
35.301 Music Theory IV (Spring/even-numbered years) (3) - Continuation of music theory. Reviews 20th century compositional practice. Includes analysis and composition in melodic and harmonic idioms. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 35.211.
35.302 Keyboard Skills II (2) - Provides opportunity for majors in music to gain proficiency at the keyboard. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Keyboard Skills I or permission of the instructor.
35.303 Seminar in Piano Accompanying (2) - Provides instruction, coaching, systematic score study and critical performing experience for pianists. Requires 3 hours per week and includes performing. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
35.304 Special Topics in Music Performance (3) - Provides a unique experience in performance or the study of performance practice. Instructor develops a one-time-only study. Information is available by contacting the Department of Music. Offered as needed.
35.305 Special Topics in Music Education (1) - Provides a study of music beyond currently available course topics. Instructor develops a one-time-only study. Information is available by contacting the Department of Music. Offered as needed.
35.318 Jazz Improvisation (3) - Offers the student beginning concepts in jazz improvisation through a practical approach to melody creation, jazz theory, listening and transcription of examples from such jazz legends as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Pass, J.J. Johnson, Herbie Hancock and Charles Mingus. Prerequisite: instrumental or vocal training suggested as performance is an integral part of the course. Permission of instructor.
35.319 Secondary Methods and Curriculum in Music (3) - This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to teach music successfully in secondary schools. Education theories must be applied in practical situations such as the creation of lesson plans and the teaching of those lesson plans. Familiarity with computer-assisted music software, familiarity with the legal aspects of teaching music in high schools, and required high school observations will be included. Prerequisite: 48 hours credit.
35.320 Music in the Elementary School (3) - Provides students with practical skills, theoretical background and musical knowledge that will enable them to teach general music effectively in the elementary classroom. Course designed primarily for elementary education majors. Limited seating.
35.321 Music History to 1750 (Fall/even numbered years) (3) - Emphasizes understanding and appreciation of music from antiquity to 1750 through listening and development of a technical vocabulary. Prerequisite 35. 105 or consent of instructor.
35.322 Music History-1750 to Present (Spring- odd numbered years) (3) - Provides an overview of music history from the Classical era to the present time. Includes discussion of composers and significant persons, works and development of forms and genres during this period. Prerequisite 35.105 or consent of instructor.
35.324 American Music (Spring/odd-numbered years) (3) - Studies works of selected American composers with reference to characteristics indigenous to American music. Prerequisite: 35.101, 35.105, or consent of instructor.
35.325 Opera and Music Theater (Spring/even-numbered years) (3) - Studies major works of the lyric stage. Emphasizes listening to and reading works of opera, operetta and the popular theater. Prerequisite: 35.101, 35.105, or consent of instructor.
35.327 Survey of Popular Music (Fall/odd-numbered years) (3) - Analyzes factors and elements of American popular music with emphasis on developments in the 20th century. Includes a chronological study of jazz, balladry, spiritual, country-western, theater, film and rock in comparative listening situations. Prerequisite: 35.101, 35.105, or consent of instructor.
35.328 Choral Conducting and Methods (Spring/odd-numbered years) (2) - Examines the development of techniques and abilities for participating in and supervising choral ensembles. Stresses tone production, proper breathing, choral conducting and reading of appropriate literature. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor.
35.329 Instrumental Conducting and Methods (Spring/odd numbered years(2) - Develops skills in baton technique and score reading with emphasis on practical application in instrumental organizations. Prerequisites: music major and 35.211.
35.331 Elementary Methods and Curriculum in Music (Spring) (3) - This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to teach music successfully in elementary schools. Education theories must be applied in practical situations such as the creation of lesson plans and the teaching of those lesson plans. Familiarity with computer assisted music software, familiarity with the legal aspects of teaching music in elementary schools, and required elementary school observations will be included. Observations in elementary schools required.
35.332 Audio Recording II - (3) This course will build upon the knowledge gained in Basic Audio Recording and will delve more deeply into computer-based hard disk recording using industry standard software: Sonar, Sound Forge, Cakewalk and Pro Tools. It will also explore sound design for the Internet and web pages. Prerequisite: Basic Audio Recording.
35.333 Audio Recording Lab (1) - This course will allow music majors in the audio recording track to work on individual projects as directed by the professor. The projects will be targeted to build upon skills learned in 35.219 Basic Audio Recording, as well as new concepts and allow the students to build a portfolio of their work as an aide to future employment in the field. Prerequisite: Basic Audio Recording
35.350 Seminar in Music Theater (3) - Studies the Broadway musical with special emphasis on works currently in production. Offered in conjunction with music theater productions during spring and summer semesters. Prerequisite: 35.101.
35.360 MIDI and Electronic Music Production (3) - Explores the history and evolution of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. The history of electronic music production and various types of synthesis including FM, LA, additive, and subtractive will also be studied. Students will produce multiple MIDI projects as the semester progresses. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: 35.332.
35.410 Music Theory V, Counterpoint (2) - Continuation of music theory. Studies melodic writing in two and three voices using 18th century style. Prerequisite: 35.211.
35.411 Music Theory VI, Orchestration and Arranging (Fall/even-numbered years) (2) - Continuation of music theory. Examines instrumental transposition, idioms, score writing and analysis. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 35.211.
35.424 Audio Recording III (2) - Introduces the techniques involved in mastering audio recordings. Mastering is the last creative step in the audio recording process and bridges the gap between mixing and replication. This is a lab course, which meets three hours a week. Prerequisites: 35.332.
35.425 Audio Recording IV (2) - Introduces the techniques involved in live sound reinforcement and recording. Very different from the controlled environment of the recording studio, live sound recording and reinforcement offers unique challenges to the audio engineer. This is a lab course, which meets for three hours per week. Prerequisites: 35.332.
35.426 Audio Recording V (2) - Introduces techniques for writing and producing music for film, as well as investigation into the aesthetic relationship between film and music. The course will also include discussion of the many functions of film music with analysis of its most effective application to dramatic situations. This course is a lab course which meets three hours per week. Prerequisites: 35.332 and 35.211.
35.430 Seminar in Music History I (2) - Emphasizes development of skill in independent research in areas of music history for majors in music electing the music history specialization. Offered fall, even-numbered years. Prerequisite: 35.321, 35.322.
35.431 Seminar in Music History II (1) - Continuation of 35.430 with emphasis on academic research and musicology for majors in music electing the music history specialization. Offered spring, odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: 35.430.
35.495 Teaching in Music Education-First Experience (6) – Provides opportunities for direct participation in teaching. Places students in classrooms with public or private school teachers. The student’s main interest determines the assignment: one experience is wholly with the student’s main interest in music, one experience is divided in half to cover the remaining requirements. The total experiences must include elementary, middle, and high school experience. The total experiences must also include general music, choral and instrumental teaching. Prerequisite: All other required music education courses.
35.496 Teaching in Music Education- Second Experience (6) - Provides opportunities for direct participation in teaching. Places students in classrooms with public or private school teachers. The student’s main interest determines the assignment: one experience is wholly with the student’s main interest in music, one experience is divided in half to cover the remaining requirements. The total experiences must include elementary, middle, and high school experience. The total experiences must also include general music, choral and instrumental teaching. Prerequisite: All other required music education courses.
35.497 Internships in Music (3-15) - Provides for extended off-campus field experience to be arranged by the major in music, a faculty adviser and an off-campus agency. Requires consent of music department during pre-scheduling. Offered as needed.
35.498 Independent Study in Music (1-3) - Provides for a student project of a creative nature in music history, education or performance. Requires consent of music department during pre-scheduling.