MUS 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070
Concert Attendance
0 credits
A course featuring concert attendance as fulfillment of a music major requirement. Includes a field trip each semester for which a fee is required. (CR/NC grade only.)
MUS 101 Music Fundamentals
3 credits
An introduction to basics of music theory: notation, rhythmic reading, sight singing, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, transposition, and terminology. Functional skills of playing melodies and simple accompaniments on piano and other classroom instruments are taught.
MUS 104 Beginning Voice Class
1 credit
Class lessons in voice with an emphasis on the fundamentals of singing through exercises and standard vocal literature. Audition required.
MUS 107 Women's Chorale
0-1 credit
A women's ensemble that performs choral literature specifically intended for women's choirs from all eras. The ensemble meets two hours weekly, performs in concerts and liturgies, and may tour throughout the year. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 111 Beginning Keyboard Class
1 credit
(Music majors and minors only)
An introduction to basic piano techniques, elements of sight-reading and harmonization, and beginning piano literature. It is a class for music majors and minors, elementary education majors, and others by permission of the music department.
MUS 112 Keyboard Class II
1 credit
Prerequisite: MUS 111
Emphasis on preparation for the keyboard proficiency requirements for music majors. A continuation of MUS 111.
MUS 121, 122, 221, 222, 321, 322, 421, 422 Voice
½-1 credit per semester
(Music majors and minors only)
Private lessons in voice. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 130 Collegiate Wind Ensemble
0-1 credit per semester
A band open to experienced woodwind, brass, and percussion players. The ensemble rehearses twice a week for 1½ hours and performs one or two concerts each semester. (Repeatable for credit. "0" credit receives CR/NC grade.)
MUS 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431, 432
Keyboard: Piano and Organ
½-1 credit per semester
(Music majors and minors only)
Private lessons on piano or organ. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 140 Chamber Ensemble
0-1 credit per semester
Various small instrumental and vocal ensembles open to experienced musicians. (Repeatable for credit. "0" credit receives CR/NC grade.)
MUS 141, 142, 241, 42, 341, 342, 441, 442 Strings
½-1 credit per semester
(Music majors and minors only)
Private lessons on orchestral string instruments including guitar. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 150 Orchestra
0-1 credit per semester
An orchestra comprised of experienced players from the community and students. Rehearses weekly for 1½ hours and performs at least once each semester. (Repeatable for credit. "0" credit receives CR/NC grade.)
MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 351, 352, 451, 452
Woodwinds
½-1 credit per semester
(Music majors and minors only)
Private lessons on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, or saxophone. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 161, 162, 261, 262, 361, 362, 461, 462 Brass
½-1 credit per semester
(Music majors and minors only)
Private lessons on cornet/trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 170 Jazz Ensemble
0-1 credit per semester
An auditioned ensemble whose members explore various jazz idioms, develop improvisational skills, and perform publicly. Rehearses one to three times a week. (Repeatable for credit. "0" credit receives CR/NC grade.)
MUS 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 471, 472
Percussion
½-1 credit per semester
(Music majors and minors only)
Private lessons on snare drum, timpani, mallet percussion, and drum set. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 180 Accompanying
1 credit
A course in applied accompanying. Each student is given an accompanying assignment that lasts through the semester. In addition, students meet three times each semester to address specific problems in accompanying vocal and instrumental soloists. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 200 Music Appreciation
3 credits
A survey of the major forms and compositions of Western art music, with units in world music and jazz. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening skills, as well as historical, biographical, and sociological study to enhance appreciation of the music. This course is designed for the general student. (Required field trip, with fee.)
MUS 202 American Music
3 credits
A survey of the development of music in America, including concert styles, popular, and show music. This course is designed for the general student. (Required field trip, with fee.)
MUS 203 Jazz Survey
3 credits
A chronological study of jazz and its antecedents from 1900 to the present. Includes style periods, major artists, relevant historical/sociological background, and the development of listening skills. This course is designed for the general student. (Required field trip, with fee.)
MUS 204 Special Topics
3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission
An individual project which could include but is not limited to musical composition, analysis, research, or performance.
MUS 205 World Musics
2-3 credits
A study of various world music including Oriental, African, Eastern European, American jazz, and others, but not including Western art music. Includes study of the structure and the sociological setting of the music, with an emphasis on the development of listening skills. This course is designed for the general student. (Required field trip, with fee.)
MUS 206 Beginning Guitar
3 credits
This course provides class lessons in beginning guitar with an emphasis on learning the fundamentals of music through exercises and varied song material. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar. (Guitar rental is possible from an area music store)
MUS 207 Introduction to Voice
3 credits
This course is an introduction to singing. Techniques involving breath control, freedom and relaxation of the singing voice, accurate articulation, and projection are emphasized through vocal exercises and class performance in groups and solos. A listening component, as well as required concert attendance, is included. This class is for the general student with little or no previous musical training or background.
MUS 208 Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 211
A course that will focus on basic jazz chord theory; major, minor, and modal scales; arpeggios; and jazz patterns at specific metronome markings played on your primary instrument.
MUS 209 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
0 credits
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble studies and performs vocal jazz literature of varying styles, including swing, ballad, bebop, Latin, and contemporary. Areas of study include improvisation and scat, ensemble singing, and working with a rhythm section. This ensemble meets three hours weekly and will perform several times per semester. Audition required. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 210 Jazz Theory and Keyboard Harmony
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 111 and MUS 208
This course introduces the student to the fundamental grammar, vocabulary, and structure of the jazz language through the study of its nomenclature, chords, scales, and their application on the piano.
MUS 211 Music Theory I
3 credits
The study of notation, scales, modes, intervals, basic harmony, instruments, voices, and style periods. The course also includes ear-training and sight-singing and keyboard skills.
MUS 212 Music Theory II
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 211
A continuation of MUS 211, including seventh chords, modulation, secondary dominants, two- and three-part form, and an overview of American music forms and styles. The course includes a continuation of ear-training, sight-singing and keyboard skills.
MUS 220 Chamber Singers
0-1 credit
(Audition required)
An ensemble of auditioned voices that perform chamber choral literature from all eras. The ensemble meets three hours weekly, performs in concerts and liturgies, and may tour throughout the year. (Repeatable for credit.)
MUS 224 Beginning Conducting
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 212
The study of basic conducting skills: beat patterns, attacks, releases, dynamics, tempos, expressive devices, and score reading.
MUS 226 Choral Conducting
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 224
A course leading to the refinement of skills learned in beginning conducting. Emphasis is placed on score preparation, interpretation of styles, expressive conducting, and ensemble balance and blend unique to choirs.
MUS 234 Instrumental Conducting
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 224
A course leading to the refinement of skills in beginning conducting. Emphasis is placed on score preparation, interpretation of styles, expressive conducting, and ensemble blend and balance.
MUS 281 Introduction to the Music Industry
3 credits
Music Administration majors only
An introduction to the careers in the music industry, including the areas of merchandising, songwriting, arranging, publishing, and artist management. The class will include at least two required field trips to area music businesses.
MUS 282 Promotion and Marketing in Music
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 281
A continuation of MUS 281. Emphasis on music product advertising and promotion, artist management and concert promotion, and retail store policies and procedures relative to sales and service to school music programs. The class will include at least two field trips to area music businesses.
MUS 292 History and Literature of Christian Church Music
2 credits
A survey of music used in worship, from its beginnings to the 21st century, and criteria for its evaluation for practical use in modern worship.
MUS 293 Music in Liturgy
2 credits
A course designed to prepare the student to select and prepare music for Sunday and special liturgies, including Mass and other Christian worship, religious feast days and other days of the Liturgical year, weddings, and funerals.
MUS 294 Administration in Liturgical Music
2 credits
A course designed to develop practical management skills needed by a church music leader, including organizational techniques, promotional skills, and musical leadership skills necessary to work effectively with church staff, worship team members, and other members of a congregation.
MUS 301 History and Literature of Music I
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 212
A study of music in the Western art tradition from the early Greeks through 1600. While the historical, sociological, philosophical, and artistic setting of the musical examples is examined, the style and interrelationships of the examples and their composers are the main emphasis.
MUS 302 History and Literature of Music II
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 212
A continuation of MUS 301; history from 1600 to 1900.
MUS 303 Music Since 1900
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 312
An integrative study of the history and theory of art music in the 20th Century. This course will examine the historical, sociological, philosophical, and artistic setting of twentieth century music through an examination of compositional methods and materials, history, critical listening, and research.
MUS 308 Jazz Arranging
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 210
Arranging and composing for small and large jazz ensembles. Proper notation, voicing, ranges and various combinations of the instruments and sections are studied. All work is done using music notation software.
MUS 310 Advanced Jazz Improvisation
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 208
A continuation of the study of basic tools of jazz improvisation including scales, jazz chord nomenclature, basic keyboard voicings, the blues, and other basic jazz forms.
MUS 311 Music Theory III
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 212
A continuation of MUS 212, including 16th century polyphony, fugue, variation forms, and harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th century. Ear-training, sight-singing, and keyboard skills are continued.
MUS 312 Music Theory IV
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 311
A continuation of MUS 311, including harmonic practices of the late 19th century, sonata allegro and rondo forms, and 20th century compositional techniques. Ear-training, sight-singing, and keyboard skills are continued.
MUS 376 Junior Recital
½ credit
(Music majors and minors only)
A course leading to the culminating performance on an instrument or voice for which the student will be evaluated.
MUS 381 Legal Issues in Music
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 282
A survey of legal issues in the music business, including international copyright law, music licensing agencies, and contracts in the performance and music publishing and recording industry.
MUS 382 Practicum in Music Administration
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 381
Field experience in the student's area of interest in the music industry. Taken for at least two semesters; repeatable for credit.
MUS 397 Internship
1-3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 382, BUA 203
Students earn academic credit for internship work experiences as they test career choices, improve work skills, and establish professional contacts. These experiences ultimately serve to directly tie students' academic coursework to non-academic professional experiences.
MUS 404 Special Topics
1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission
An individual project which could include, but is not limited to, musical composition, analysis, research, or performance.
MUS 408 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 208 and MUS 210
This course is designed to prepare the future music educator for successful experiences in teaching jazz at the secondary level. Students will gain insights into performance and rehearsal techniques for the instrumental jazz ensemble. In addition, approaches for teaching jazz improvisation and selecting literature for young students will be explored. Other topics will include programming, style considerations, articulation, and jazz festival participation.
MUS 411 Arranging
1 credit
Prerequisite: MUS 311
A course that prepares the prospective music teacher to arrange and adapt music for various ensembles.
MUS 414 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission
A course designed by the student with an instructor's guidance to allow students of superior ability to pursue a topic of interest not available through regular courses.
MUS 476 Senior Recital
1 credit
(Music majors and minors only)
A course leading to the culminating performance on an instrument or voice for which the student will be evaluated.
MUS 497 Internship
1-3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 382, BUA 203
Students earn academic credit for internship work experiences as they test career choices, improve work skills, and establish professional contacts. These experiences ultimately serve to directly tie students' academic coursework to non-academic professional experiences.