College of Music
Elective Music +
EMUS 1081 (3). Basic Music Theory.
Introduction to music notation, meter and rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, fundamentals of harmonic progression, voice leading, aural skills, and composition. For nonmusic majors who have little or no previous background in the subject. Offered fall and spring.
EMUS 1115 (1). Piano Class 1.
Introduces the keyboard and music reading for nonmusic majors with no prior keyboard experience. Studies very easy classical and pop repertoire. Prereq., no prior keyboard experience or instructor consent.
EMUS 1125 (1). Piano Class 2.
Continuation of EMUS 1115. Focuses on development of music reading. Studies technical patterns, easy classical and pop repertoire, and improvisation. Prereq., EMUS 1115.
EMUS 1155 (2). Intermediate Guitar.
Studies the intermediate literature and technique of the classical and popular guitar. Emphasis on reading standard notation and chord charts. Designed for non- music majors. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., EMUS 1145 or instructor consent.
EMUS 1184 (1). Voice Class.
Involves basic vocal technique and easy solo repertoire taught through a group medium, for beginner and intermediate level students. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
EMUS 1416 (2). Introduction to Hand Percussion.
Studies the literature and technique of hand percussion. Emphasizes African and Latin percussion techniques. Designed for non-music majors. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
EMUS 1832 (3). Appreciation of Music.
Provides a basic knowledge of primarily Western music literature and development of discriminating listening habits. Offered fall and spring. Restricted to nonmusic majors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
EMUS 2184 (1). Voice Class.
Continuation of EMUS 1184, with more advanced repertoire and vocal techniques. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., EMUS 1184.
EMUS 2752 (3). Music in American Culture.
Offers a stylistic and historical examination of trends that have influenced present-day music in the U.S. Offered fall and spring. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.
EMUS 2762 (3). Music and Drama.
Explores techniques used in combining music and dramatic arts through examples from musical and dramatic literature of the West from circa 1000 to present. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Offered spring only.
EMUS 2772 (3). World Musics.
Highlights music outside Western art tradition, using current ethnomusicological materials. Spring semester focuses on musical cultures of the Americas, Africa, and Europe; fall semester focuses on musical cultures of Asia and Oceania. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: cultural and gender diversity.
EMUS 2842 (3). American Musical Theatre.
Provides an overview of the role of musical theatre in U.S. culture, emphasizing the 20th century Broadway musical.
EMUS 2852 (3). Music of the Rock Era.
Examines popular music, concentrating on the U.S. after 1950. Considers precursor styles (e.g., blues folk) and contributions to the new rock style; discusses the evolution of rock style from 1960 through the 1990s. Offered spring only.
EMUS 2862 (3). American Film Musical, 1926--1954.
Examines the development of filmed musicals from the beginning of sound movies through the Golden Age of Musicals. Emphasizes analysis and relationships of characters, songs, and incidental music. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
EMUS 3051 (2). Basic Composition.
Introduces the processes, materials, and forms of composition through the writing and performance of short musical works. Open to any student who already has rudimentary musical knowledge.
EMUS 3203 (1). Music for Classroom Teaching.
Provides an overview of children's musical growth. Considers development of strategies to integrate music across the curriculum. Emphasizes refining personal knowledge and skills in order to become an advocate for music in children's lives.
EMUS 3642 (3). History of Jazz.
Studies the distinctly American art form of jazz music from its origins to the present, including the various traditions, practices, historical events, and people most important to its evolution. For nonmusic majors. Offered fall and spring.
EMUS 3822 (3). Music Literature 1.
Studies music literature from choral, orchestra, chamber music, and operatic repertoire. Restricted to nonmusic majors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Offered fall only.
EMUS 3832 (3). Music Literature 2.
Continuation of MUSC 3822. Restricted to nonmusic majors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and arts. Offered fall only.
EMUS 4012 (3-6). African Music.
Studies the musics, dances, and cultures of various peoples of Africa. Includes African diaspora music and Afro-pop.
Music Ensembles +
Both large and small ensembles are offered fall and spring semesters for 1 credit each. They are open to all university students. Participation in all ensembles is by audition.
Bands: Campus Band (fall only), Concert Band (spring only), Court Players, Marching Band (fall only), Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony.
Choirs: Collegiate Chorale, University Choir, University Singers, Women's Chorus, and Men's Chorus
Orchestras: Symphony Orchestra, Campus Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra.
Ensembles: Early Music Ensemble, Guitar, Jazz, Percussion, World Music.
Chamber Music: Brass, Piano, String, Woodwind.
Opera: Opera Practicum.
Music +
Theory and Composition +
MUSC 1081 (3). Basic Music Theory for Music Majors.
Introduces tools used in notating, performing, creating, and listening to music. Coreq., MUSC 1011. Open to music majors only. Offered fall only.
MUSC 1101 (2). Semester 1 Theory.
Introduces the fundamentals of tonal harmony and voice leading, focusing on four-voice writing and analysis of excerpts from music literature. Coreq., MUSC 1121 or 1081. For music majors only. Offered fall only.
MUSC 1111 (2). Semester 2 Theory.
Continuation of MUSC 1101. Covers principles of harmony and voice leading, using all common diatonic triads and seventh chords. Introduces modulation, contrapuntal chord functions, and elementary structural analysis of excerpts from music literature. Prereq., MUSC 1101 and 1121. Coreq., MUSC 1131. Offered spring only.
MUSC 1121 (1). Aural Skills Lab, Semester 1.
Focuses on sight singing, rhythm, and dictation of diatonic melodies in major and minor keys (treble, alto, and bass clefs). Covers identification of scale types, intervals, triads, and dominant seventh chords. Studies harmonic dictation using chords from MUSC 1101. Coreq., MUSC 1101. Offered fall only.
MUSC 1131 (1). Aural Skills Lab, Semester 2.
Acquaints students with sight singing in major and minor keys (treble, alto, tenor, and bass clefs). Includes dictation of one- and two-voice examples. Studies harmonic dictation using vocabulary from MUSC 1111. Considers detection of pitch and rhythm errors in performed examples. Prereqs., MUSC 1101 and 1121. Coreq., MUSC 1111. Offered spring only.
MUSC 2071 (2). Instrumentation.
Introduces and studies the instruments of the orchestra and problems of scoring for diverse choirs and full orchestra. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereqs., MUSC 2101 and 2121. Offered spring only.
MUSC 2081 (2). Prepared for the Soundcheck.
Provides an overview of the recording process from the performer's perspective from soundcheck through final mastering. Uses recorded material from in-class sessions. Examines differing approaches to recording as well as current technologies.
MUSC 2091 (2). Recording Techniques.
Provides hands-on training in various audio recording techniques, acoustics, and sound reinforcement, studio maintenance, and troubleshooting. Real-world experience is gained through individual recording projects and College of Music events. Prereq., MUSC 2081 or instructor consent.
MUSC 2101 (2). Semester 3 Theory.
Continuation of MUSC 1111. Reviews secondary dominants, secondary leading-tone chords, and modulation. Covers dissonance and chromaticism, including modal mixture, seventh chords with added dissonance, Neapolitan sixth chord, and augmented sixth chords. Provides structural analysis of musical excerpts. Prereqs., MUSC 1111 and 1131. Coreq., MUSC 2121. Offered fall only.
MUSC 2111 (2). Semester 4 Theory.
Continuation of MUSC 2101. Focuses on advanced chromaticism including modal mixture, altered dominants, voice leading, and chromatic harmony in larger contexts. Examines impressionism and jazz. Also involves composition projects. Prereqs., MUSC 2101 and 2121. Coreq., MUSC 2131. Offered spring only.
MUSC 2121 (1). Aural Skills Lab, Semester 3.
Continuation of MUSC 1131. Studies sight singing of chromatic melodies in major and minor keys (in four clefs). Includes dictation of one- through three-voice examples. Studies harmonic dictation using vocabulary from MUSC 2101. Considers detection of pitch and rhythm performance errors. Prereqs., MUSC 1111 and 1131. Coreq., MUSC 2101. Offered fall only.
MUSC 2131 (1). Aural Skills Lab, Semester 4.
Continuation of MUSC 2121. Studies sight singing of chromatic and atonal melodies. Includes dictation of one- through three-voice examples. Identifies sonorities studied in MUSC 2111. Considers detection of pitch and rhythm performance errors. Prereqs., MUSC 2101 and 2121. Coreq., MUSC 2111. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3051 (2). Beginning Composition.
For noncomposition majors. Introduction to the craft of musical composition with analysis and writing in various styles. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Open to music majors only.
MUSC 3061 (2). Jazz Improvisation I.
Develops skills in jazz improvisation through practical application of chord/scale relationship, transcription, repertoire, and analysis. Open to all instruments. Prereq., MUSC 3081. Offered fall only.
MUSC 3071 (2). Jazz Improvisation II.
Expands upon the material presented in MUSC 3061. Deals in depth with contemporary trends in modern jazz such as modality, free jazz, and the works of modern jazz legends including John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., MUSC 3061 or instructor consent required. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3081 (3). Jazz Theory and Aural Foundations.
Presents the grammar and syntax of jazz. Acquaints the student with the language of jazz improvisation and various jazz styles. The musician's most valuable tool---the ear---is developed through an in-depth analytical study of jazz masters through harmonic dictation/identification. Prereq., MUSC 2101. Offered spring only.
MUSC 4001 (2). New Musical Styles and Practices.
Studies current styles of composition and theories that underlie them. Students write (and perform, if possible) short representative exercises in recent musical idioms. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., MUSC 4071. Offered spring of alternating years.
MUSC 4011 (2). 16th Century Counterpoint.
Studies the style of Palestrina and his contemporaries through analysis, species counterpoint exercises, and composing in the style. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereqs., MUSC 2111 and 2131. Offered every other year.
MUSC 4021 (2). 18th Century Counterpoint.
Provides a stylistic study of main contrapuntal genres of the period including invention, suite, and fugue. Provides a foundation in species counterpoint; stresses analysis and composing in the style. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereqs., MUSC 2111 and 2131. Offered every other year.
MUSC 4031 (2). Jazz Arranging 1.
Study of notation, score layout, transpositions, basic harmonic and melodic analysis, basic chord voicings, and composition for a small jazz ensemble. Prereqs., MUSC 2111 & 2131. Recommended prereq, MUSC 3081. Offered fall only.
MUSC 4041 (2). Orchestration.
Studies advanced orchestration techniques through score analysis and student projects. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., MUSC 2071 or instructor consent required. Offered fall only.
MUSC 4061 (2). Tonal Analysis.
Surveys tonal analytical techniques, covering selected works from the 18th and 19th centuries. Prereqs., MUSC 2111 and 2131. Offered fall only.
MUSC 4071 (2). Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis.
Focus on theory and analysis of post-tonal literature pre-1945. Prereqs., MUSC 2111 and 2131. Offered spring only.
MUSC 4081 (3). Introduction to Music Technology.
Topics include basic synthesis, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) sequencing, and music notation by computer. Offered fall and spring.
MUSC 4091 (2). Jazz Arranging 2.
Continuation and expansion of studies in MUSC 4031. Methods of arranging for larger groups will be explored. Survey of major composers and arrangers of the idiom. Prereq., MUSC 4031. Recommended prereq., MUSC 3081. Offered spring only.
MUSC 4101 (1-3). Theory and Aural Skills Review.
Reviews tonal harmony, voice leading, and essential aural skills. Includes diatonic triads and seventh chords, modulation, chromaticism, and structural analysis of representative compositions. Prepares graduate students for more advanced work in music theory. Students may register for aural skills only (1 credit), theory only (2 credits), or both theory and aural skills (3 credits). May not be taken pass/fail. For graduate students only. Offered summer and fall.
MUSC 4111 (2). Composing at the Computer.
Discover strategies and techniques for generating and manipulating sound at the computer. Student projects will include compositions, soundscapes, ambient environments, and soundtracks for multimedia. Available to students without prior experience with computer music or composition. Prereq., MUSC 4081.
MUSC 4121 (3). Topics in Music Technology.
Exploration of issues, techniques, and tools of music technology. Topics vary from term to term and may include: interactive systems for performance; teaching and learning; computer music instrument design; digital synthesis and signal processing; music in intermedia; sound design and analysis. Lectures on work sessions will support student projects. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., MUSC 4081.
MUSC 4191 (2). Advanced Recording.
Study of advanced recording techniques and concepts beyond those covered in MUSC 2091 involving multiple microphones for ensemble concerts and recording sessions within and outside of the College of Music. Prereq., MUSC 2091. Restricted to music majors.
MUSC 5041 (2). Advanced Orchestration.
Provides an advanced study of orchestration techniques through score analysis and student projects. For graduate students. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5061 (3). Advanced Tonal Analysis.
Surveys tonal analytical techniques. For graduate students. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5071 (3). Post-tonal Theory and Analysis I.
Focuses on theory and analysis of post-tonal literature pre-1945. Prereq., passed general written theory and aural skills prelim exam, or completed remediation. Restricted to graduate students. Offered spring only.
MUSC 5081 (3). Applications in Music Technology.
Presents advanced strategies for applying computer technology in several musical disciplines. Emphasizes the use of technology in composition, music theory, and music education. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5091 (3). Contemporary Jazz Theory.
Studies contemporary jazz improvisation and compositional techniques, including formal jazz structures (blues, song form), harmonic practices, rhythmic devices, and melodic analysis. Prereq., MUSC 3081 or instructor consent. Offered spring only.
MUSC 5121 (3). Advanced Topics in Music Technology.
Conducts advanced research in techniques and tools of music technology. Topics vary from term to term and may include: user interfaces for computer music; advanced sound design; digital modeling of acoustic sounds; computer-aided analysis of sound; modeling music intelligence in real time. Lectures and work sessions will support student projects. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., MUSC 5081 or instructor consent required.
MUSC 5151 (3). Topics in Music Analysis.
Analytical study of a specific topic to be determined by the instructor (e.g., German Lieder, Bartok quartets, tonal rhythm, Schenker, etc). Study published analyses representing a variety of methodologies, and produce original analyses. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 5061, 5071, as appropriate to topic or instructor consent required.
MUSC 6041 (3). Orchestration since 1940.
Studies significant and distinctive orchestration techniques of the 20th century, concentrating on works written since 1940. Prereq., MUSC 5041 or equivalent. Restricted to doctoral students.
MUSC 6051 (3). Pedagogy of Music Theory.
Studies methods and materials for teaching undergraduate music theory, aural skills, and analysis.
MUSC 6801 (3). Advanced Topics in Music Theory.
Intensive study of a specialized topic in theory and analysis. Students will be guided in critical reading and analysis, class presentations, and independent research. Prereqs., graduate preliminary exams passed, and 6 credit hours of graduate-level theory. Restricted to MUSD and MUAD students.
MUSC 7801 (3). Doctoral Seminar in Music Theory.
Provides advanced study in theory. Students present results of research on individually chosen topics or aspects of a topic central to the class. Requires a major paper or project.
Musicology +
MUSC 1802 (3). Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas.
Introduces the study of music including bibliographic, listening, score reading, critical reading, and writing skills; music terminology; a survey of selected music genres (symphonic and chamber music); and building of general music repertory. Offered fall only.
MUSC 2772 (3). World Musics.
Study of music outside western art tradition, using current ethnomusicological materials and methodologies. Spring semester focuses on musical cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Europe; fall semester focuses on musical cultures of Asia and Oceana. Restricted to MB music majors.
MUSC 3642 (3). History of Jazz.
Studies the distinctly American art form of jazz music from its origins to the present, including the various traditions, practices, historical events and people most important to its evolution. Restricted to MUSC majors. Offered fall only.
MUSC 3802 (3). History of Music 1.
Surveys Western art music with stylistic analysis of representative works from all major periods through the Baroque. See also MUSC 3812. Prereq., MUSC 2111 or instructor consent.
MUSC 3812 (3). History of Music 2.
Surveys Western art music with stylistic analysis of representative works from all major periods after the Baroque. See also MUSC 3802. Prereq., MUSC 2111 or instructor consent.
MUSC 4012 (3). African Music.
Studies the musics, dances, and cultures of various peoples of Africa. Includes African diaspora music and Afro-pop. Offered fall only.
MUSC 4112 (3). Ethnomusicology.
Examines the definition, scope, and methods of ethnomusicology, the discipline that focuses on approaches to the study of music theory, history, and performance practices of world cultures. Prereq., MUSC 2772. Restricted to juniors/seniors.
MUSC 4142 (3). American Indian Music.
Studies Native North American musical cultures, with an emphasis on music as an integral part of religious expression and community life. Restricted to juniors/seniors.
MUSC 4152 (3). East Asian Music.
Surveys the development of music in Japan, China and Korea through the in-depth study of particular styles of traditional music. The course emphasizes the study of music and culture, particularly music's relationship to religion, politics, language, literature, dance and theatre. Recommended prereq., EMUS 2772.
MUSC 4712 (3). Renaissance Music.
Provides repertory and analysis of polyphonic music 1400--1600. Prereq., MUSC 3802.
MUSC 4752 (3). Women Composers.
Examines the historical contributions of women composers, principally in the western tradition. Investigates the reception of women's work by historians, critics, audiences, performers, and patrons. Restricted to juniors/seniors.
MUSC 4772 (3). History of Opera.
Surveys operatic literature from early Baroque to contemporary productions. Prereq., MUSC 3812. Same as MUSC 5772.
MUSC 4792 (3). 20th Century Music.
Explores major trends and developments while focusing on specific compositions of significant composers. Prereq., MUSC 3812 or instructor consent.
MUSC 4802 (3). Studies in 20th Century Music.
Offers intensified work in history of western concert music in the 20th century. Topics vary from year to year. Prereq., MUSC 3812. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Same as MUSC 5802.
MUSC 4812 (3). Symphonic Literature.
Studies literature for orchestra, band, and other symphonic ensembles, including pre-Classic, Classic, Romantic, and 20th century.
MUSC 4852 (3). 17th and Early 18th Century Music.
Studies style and repertory of music from 1580 to 1750. Prereq., MUSC 3812 or instructor consent.
MUSC 4872 (3). Late 18th and 19th Century Music.
Examines music and writings about music during the Classic and Romantic eras of the Western tradition, 1750--1900. Emphasizes historical and stylistic analysis and current musicological research. Prereq. or coreq., MUSC 3812.
MUSC 4892 (3). Latin American Music.
Explores music of cultures south of the United States, emphasizing the relationships of music and culture in folk, popular, and art styles. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Same as MUSC 5892.
MUSC 5002 (3). Proseminar in Historical Musicology.
Prepares students to pursue independent research in the history of music. Meeting as a seminar, the course focuses on the nature of evidence, methods and tools of research, and theoretical or historiographic issues.
MUSC 5012 (3). West African Music and Dance.
Studies musical and dance traditions and current practices. Prereqs., MUSC 4012 or EMUS 4012 or instructor consent. Same as DNCE 5054.
MUSC 5112 (3). Proseminar in Ethnomusicology.
Examines the definition, scope, and methods of ethnomusicology, the discipline that focuses on approaches to the study of music theory, history, and performance practices of world cultures. Restricted to graduate students who have passed or remediated the World Music portion of their Musicology preliminary exams.
MUSC 5142 (3). American Indian Music.
Studies Native North American musical cultures, emphasizing music as an integral part of religious expression and community life. Restricted to graduate music majors.
MUSC 5642 (3). Jazz History and Literature.
Studies musical trends and cultural forces influencing jazz, with analysis of scales, improvisational styles, melodic and motivic variations, transcriptions, and orchestrations from significant periods in its history. Prereq., EMUS 3642 or instructor consent. Offered spring only.
MUSC 5712 (3). Renaissance Music.
Provides a repertory and analysis of polyphonic music 1400--1600.
MUSC 5742 (3). Performance Practice of Early Music.
Examines instrumental and vocal performance practices through the 18th century. Topics may vary from year to year.
MUSC 5752 (3). Women Composers.
Examines the historical contributions of women composers, principally in the western tradition. Investigates the reception of women's work by historians, critics, audiences, performers, and patrons.
MUSC 5762 (3-4). History of Choral Literature.
Provides a seminar in analysis of musical style, chant to present. Those wishing review of literature and repertory may enroll for 4 hours credit.
MUSC 5802 (3). Studies in 20th Century Music.
Explores major trends and developments, focusing on specific compositions of important composers. Topics vary from year to year. Prereq., graduate standing.
MUSC 5812 (3). Symphonic Literature.
Studies literature for orchestra, band, and other symphonic ensembles including pre-Classic, Classic, Romantic, and 20th century.
MUSC 5822 (3). Ancient and Medieval Music.
Surveys sources from the ancient Greeks to the early Christian era and music from the 8th to the 15th century.
MUSC 5832 (3). Studies in American Music.
Offers intensified work in folk, popular, and art music of the United States.
MUSC 5842 (3). Music Aesthetics.
Surveys various philosophies of music in writings of philosophers, psychologists, sociologists, composers, critics, and historians. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
MUSC 5852 (3). 17th and Early 18th Century Music.
Provides a seminar in analysis of pitch, rhythm, and structure of music, 1570--1750.
MUSC 5872 (3). Late 18th and 19th Century Music.
May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Same as MUSC 4872.
MUSC 5882 (3). Studies in 18th and 19th Century Music.
Meets as a seminar and examines selected topics in Classic and Romantic music, 1750--1900. Topics vary from year to year.
MUSC 6822 (3). Advanced Studies in Musicology.
Intensive study of a specialized topic in musicology. Students will be guided in critical reading, historical or ethnographic issues, analysis, oral presentations, and independent research. Prereq., MUSC 5708. Restricted to MUAD or MUSD majors.
Music Education +
MUSC 2103 (3). Introduction to Music Education.
Provides an overview of basic principles and practices of the music education profession. Explores public school music teaching through class discussions, directed observations, and a supervised field experience. Offered fall only.
MUSC 3013 (1). String Class.
For music education majors with choral/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on two or more string instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to string instruction. Offered fall only.
MUSC 3023 (1). Woodwind Class.
For music education majors with choral or choral/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on two or more woodwind instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate woodwind instruction.
MUSC 3033 (1). Brass Class.
For music education majors with choral or choral/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on two or more brass instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate brass instruction. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3133 (2). Teaching General Music I.
Addresses general music teaching on all levels. Emphasizes appropriate teaching strategies and materials. Required for all music education majors as partial fulfillment of course work leading to K--12 music licensure. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3153 (2). Teaching Woodwind Instruments.
For music education majors with instrumental or instrumental/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on three or more woodwind instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate woodwind instruction. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3163 (2). Teaching String Instruments.
For music education majors with instrumental or instrumental/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on three or more string instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate string instruction. Offered fall only.
MUSC 3193 (2). Vocal Pedagogy and Literature for Young Voices.
Provides an overview of vocal anatomy/function, care of the voice, vocal repertoire, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to singing instruction in both private studio and public school choral settings. Fall section for instrumentalists; spring section for vocalists.
MUSC 3223 (2). Teaching Brass Instruments.
For music education majors with instrumental or instrumental/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on three or more brass instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate brass instruction. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3253 (2). Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator.
Prepares the music educator for successful experiences teaching jazz at the secondary level. Students gain insights into performance and rehearsal techniques for the instrumental jazz ensemble. Explores approaches for teaching jazz theory, improvisation, and selecting literature for young students. Own instrument required for certain classes. Prereqs., MUSC 1111 and 2103. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3273 (2). String Pedagogy and Literature.
Examines instructional methods/materials and pedagogical approaches appropriate for beginning to advanced string students in private studio, small ensemble, or large ensemble contexts. Topics may include group teaching strategies, as well as contemporary approaches including Rolland and Suzuki. Prereqs., MUSC 2103 and 3163, or major applied. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3363 (2). Marching Band Techniques.
Helps develop the skills needed to administer and teach all aspects of a contemporary high school marching band. Includes drill conception and design, instruction, organization, and administration. Prereqs., MUSC 2103 and EMUS 1287. Offered fall only.
MUSC 4103 (1). Introduction to Student Teaching.
Represents the first half of the professional internship year. Familiarizes students with the schools and music programs in which they plan to student teach. Music placements may consist of elementary and high school, elementary and middle school, or middle school and high school. Prereqs., MUSC 4113, 4313, or 4443; and EDUC 3023.
MUSC 4113 (3). Teaching General Music 2.
Examines children's musical development, including curriculum design, implementation, and assessment, via model teaching experiences. Students learn appropriate techniques and materials for delivering musical instruction in general music classes. Prereqs., MUSC 2103 and 3133. Offered fall only.
MUSC 4123 (3). Student Teaching Practicum.
Offers practice teaching under the guidance of a master music teacher. Elementary level. Prereq., MUSC 4103.
MUSC 4133 (3). Student Teaching Practicum.
Offers practice teaching under the guidance of a master music teacher. Secondary level. Prereq., MUSC 4103.
MUSC 4143 (2). Developing Children's Choirs.
Examines the musical skills, teaching techniques, and administrative procedures necessary for developing a children's choir. Offered fall of even-numbered years. Prereq., MUSC 2103. See MUSC 5143.
MUSC 4153 (1). Percussion Class and Pedagogy.
Required of all music education majors. Presents knowledge and skills necessary for music educators to teach young students, including a general understanding of the techniques used in playing and teaching percussion instruments in the school music program. Offered fall only.
MUSC 4163 (2). Choral Literature for School Ensembles.
Examination of literature, materials, and methods appropriate for teaching choral music in secondary schools. Offered fall of odd-numbered years. Prereq., MUSC 2103.
MUSC 4193 (1). Student Teaching Seminar.
Required for all music student teachers. Addresses topics of concern to beginning teachers including classroom management, interpersonal skills, legal issues, job search strategies, and teaching portfolio development. Prereq., MUSC 4103.
MUSC 4203 (1). Music Methods Practicum.
Taken concurrently with either MUSC 4113, 4313, or 4443. Provides students with opportunities to observe and practice the use of various teaching techniques and relate them to concepts presented in the methods course. Students consult with the instructor to determine appropriate placements in schools. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Coreq., MUSC 4113, 4313, or 4443.
MUSC 4313 (3). Teaching Choral Music.
Examines choral music curricula, instructional materials, and teaching techniques appropriate for secondary choral settings. Also addresses administrative strategies for choral music programs. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Same as MUSC 5313. Offered spring only.
MUSC 4443 (3). Teaching Instrumental Music.
Examines instrumental music curricula, instructional materials, and teaching techniques appropriate for rehearsal, class, and lesson settings. Also addresses administration strategies for instrumental music programs. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Same as MUSC 5442. Offered spring only.
MUSC 4583 (2). Inclusive Music Classroom.
Surveys strategies necessary for teaching music to all students, including those with special needs. Offered fall of even-numbered years. Prereqs., MUSC 2103 and 3133. Recommended prereq., MUSC 4113. Same as MUSC 5583.
MUSC 5103 (3). Teaching General Music.
Studies general music teaching at all levels. Emphasizes appropriate teaching strategies and materials. Restricted to graduate students in music education. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5143 (2). Developing Children's Choirs.
Restricted to graduate students in music education. Same as MUSC 4143.
MUSC 5183 (2). Research in Music Teaching.
Introduces basic descriptive, experimental, and qualitative research methods, including sampling, design, data collection, and analysis. Students review published music research and conduct one original research study. Restricted to graduate students in music education. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5273 (2). Comprehensive String Pedagogy.
Comparative study and application of the principles of string teaching. In-depth analysis of individual instrument pedagogy and application to advanced studio and class teaching. Historical survey of major violin, viola, cello, and double bass pedagogues. Includes apprenticeship teaching. Restricted to graduate students. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5313 (3). Teaching Choral Music.
Restricted to graduate students in music education. Same as MUSC 4313. Offered spring only.
MUSC 5443 (3). Teaching Instrumental Music.
For graduate music education majors. Same as MUSC 4443. Offered spring only.
MUSC 5583 (2). The Inclusive Music Classroom.
For graduate music education majors. Same as MUSC 4583.
MUSC 6113 (2). Foundations of Music Education.
Surveys historical and philosophical bases of contemporary music education. Restricted to graduate students in music education. Offered fall only.
MUSC 6133 (2). Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance.
Explores curricular models for music education. Emphasizes comprehensive musicianship and standards-based frameworks for curriculum and development. Restricted to graduate students in music education. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
MUSC 6173 (2). Directions of Contemporary Aesthetic Education.
Studies current philosophies in music education. Focuses on aesthetic and praxial views of music, musical behavior, and music learning. Restricted to graduate students in music education. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
MUSC 6193 (1). Selected Studies in Music Education.
May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., consent of instructor and music education chair.
MUSC 6203 (2). Psychology of Music Learning.
Examines cognitive, behaviorist, and humanist psychology as related to music learning. Other topics include physiology of the brain and ear, psychoacoustics, creative thinking in music, expert and expressive performance, self-regulation/motivation theory, and performance anxiety. Restricted to graduate students. Offered spring only.
MUSC 6213 (2). Assessment of Music Learning.
Provides an overview of traditional and contemporary approaches to music assessment. Topics include psychometrics, standardized tests, test construction, grade reports, and student portfolios. Restricted to graduate students in music education. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
MUSC 6223 (2). Sociology of Music Education.
Studies sociological perspectives related to music education. Topics include functions and uses of music; taste and preference; teacher and student role development; and cultural perspectives on music learning. Prereq., MUSC 6113. Restricted to graduate students in music education. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
MUSC 7103 (3). Historical Research in Music Education.
Topics include oral history, archival collections, data verification, and critiquing/publishing research. Students conduct one original research study. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Restricted to doctoral students in music education. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
MUSC 7113 (3). Quantitative Research in Music Education.
Topics include sampling, questionnaire development, research design, intermediate and advanced statistics, presenting/publishing research, and research ethics. Students conduct an original research study. Restricted to doctoral students in music education. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
MUSC 7143 (3). Qualitative Research in Music Education.
Designed to provide an understanding of qualitative inquiry in music education. Students participate in evaluating, designing, and conducting qualitative research studies. Restricted to doctoral students in music education. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
MUSC 7203 (3). Doctoral Seminar in Music Education.
Provides an advanced study of topics central to the music education profession. Requires class presentations and a major paper or project. Restricted to doctoral students in music education. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
Voice +
MUSC 1544 (1). Italian Diction.
Designed for the understanding of lyric Italian diction, the international phonetic alphabet, and its application to classical singing. Includes Latin. Required for Freshmen BM voice majors. Offered fall only.
MUSC 1554 (1). English Diction.
Designed for the understanding of lyric English diction, the international phonetic alphabet, and its application to classical singing as well as various musical styles of English classical voice literature. Prereq., MUSC 1544. Required for Freshmen BM voice majors.
MUSC 3444 (1). French Diction.
Designed for the understanding of lyric French diction, the international phonetic alphabet, and its application to classical singing, as well as various musical styles of French classical vocal literature. Prereqs., MUSC 1544 and 1554. Recommended prereq., MUSC 3464. Required of Junior BM voice majors.
MUSC 3464 (1). German Diction.
Designed for the understanding of lyric German diction, the international phonetic alphabet, and its application to classical singing, as well as various musical styles of German classical vocal literature. Prereqs., MUSC 1544 and 1554. Required of Sophomore BM voice majors.
MUSC 5444 (2). Vocal Pedagogy.
In depth study of the physiology, acoustics, and health aspects of the singing voice. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Recommended for all graduate students in voice.
MUSC 5454 (2). Repertory for Young Voices.
Survey of the solo repertoire for young voices, the physiological aspects of mutational voices, techniques of vocalizing young voices, and class voice procedure. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
MUSC 5464 (2). French Song Literature.
Provides an extensive analytical and historical discussion of French song literature styles, from the 16th century to the present.
MUSC 5484 (2). Graduate Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy.
A thorough investigation of the challenges of studio voice pedagogy, including corrective techniques, psychological philosophies, and video analysis of student teaching. Examination and evaluation of comparative methodologies of vocal technique. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., MUSC 5444 or instructor consent required.
MUSC 5564 (2). German Song Literature.
Provides an extensive analytical and historical discussion of German song literature styles, from the 18th century to the present.
PMUS 3167 (3). Opera Theatre Stagecraft.
Introduction to the processes, materials, and equipment used in theatrical production. Lecture and lab requirements. Lab experiences include introductory work in the opera scenery, property, costume, and electrical shops.
PMUS 4137 (1). Opera Theatre 1.
Addresses issues related to young artist development. Areas of concentration include (but are not limited to) acting technique, resume preparation, audition technique, scene analysis, and role preparation. The acting technique is addressed in this course through textbook reading and exercise. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
PMUS 4147 (1). Opera Theatre 2.
Continuation of PMUS 4137. Further scene analysis and movement exercises are addressed in this class. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., PMUS 4137.
PMUS 4167 (1-3). Opera Theatre Lab.
Advanced work in the scenery, property, costume, and electrical shops in opera performance. Additional experiences may include positions with opera run crews, the box office, or other supporting areas. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
PMUS 5137 (2). Opera Theatre 1.
Addresses issues related to young artist development at the graduate level. Areas of concentration will include (but are not limited to) acting technique, resume preparation, audition technique, scene analysis, and role preparation. Students will participate in acting and improvisation exercises, mock auditions, and will be assigned monologues. Students will present arias in class from the operatic literature for both audition and scene analysis purposes. May be repeated up to 24 total credit hours.
Organ and Church Music +
MUSC 4255 (2). Service Playing Techniques.
Thoroughly studies music of liturgical and non-liturgical services. Includes techniques of hymn playing and accompanying, and directing from the console. Same as MUSC 5255.
MUSC 4285 (3). Organ Survey.
Historically surveys organ music and organ construction, studying both forms of composition and types of organ for which the music was originally written. See also MUSC 4295. Same as MUSC 5285.
Piano +
MUSC 1325 (1). Piano Sight Reading.
Studies techniques for improving sight-reading skills at the keyboard, with practical work in solo, ensemble, and choral literature. Also covers score reading and transposition. Restricted to piano majors instructor consent. Offered fall only.
MUSC 2325 (2). Applied Harmony for the Keyboard.
Provides an intensive study and application of the harmonic structure of music in a variety of keyboard skills: figured bass realization, chord progressions, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, on-sight harmonic analysis, and playing by ear. Prereqs., MUSC 1101, 1111, 1121, 1131, and 1325. Offered fall only.
MUSC 2365 (2). Introduction to Accompanying.
An overall study in the art of working with instrumentalists and singers including repertoire and orchestral reductions. Requires performance with a student instrumentalist or singer to be critiqued and coached by class and instructor. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., piano major or instructor consent. Offered spring only.
MUSC 3345 (2). Piano Pedagogy 1.
Discusses teaching philosophies, objectives, and procedures. Examines and evaluates methods and materials. Studies practical aspects with which the private teacher is concerned. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
MUSC 3355 (2). Piano Pedagogy 2.
Materials and techniques for teaching piano with a focus on the intermediate level student. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered only in spring of odd-numbered years.
MUSC 3445 (1). Practicum in Piano Teaching: Elementary Level.
Provides practical experience teaching piano at the elementary and early intermediate levels under faculty supervision. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 3345, 3355. Restricted to MUSC, MUSA majors.
MUSC 4325 (2). Keyboard Literature 1.
Surveys keyboard music from 1600 to 1830. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered fall spring semester of even-numbered years.
MUSC 4335 (2). Keyboard Literature 2.
Surveys keyboard music from 1830 to the present. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years.
MUSC 4365 (2). Advanced Accompanying.
An in-depth study of both vocal and instrumental collaborative repertoire in individually assigned projects, coached by collaborative faculty and others. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., MUSC 2365 or instructor consent. Offered spring only. Same as MUSC 5365.
MUSC 4405 (2). Basso-Continuo Accompaniment.
Studies the brief history, theory, and practice of Basso-continuo accompaniment. Provides practical instruction in realizing harmony from a given bass line (figured or unfigured), projecting affect, and creating dynamics. Emphasizes individual cognition and creativity. Prereq., MUSC 2325. Recommended prereq., PMUS 1586. Same as MUSC 5405.
MUSC 5215 (1-2). Studies in Piano Teaching.
Studies the practical aspects and techniques for teaching piano at the intermediate and advanced levels in pre-college and college settings, as well as teaching group piano at the college level. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 5305 and 5315. Restricted to graduate piano majors.
MUSC 5305 (2). Piano Pedagogy Group Techniques.
Discusses materials and techniques for teaching beginning piano students of various ages in studio and class settings. Special attention given to adult classes. Includes an introduction to educational technology used in group instruction. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
MUSC 5315 (2). Piano Pedagogy: Intermediate Literature.
Surveys repertoire at the intermediate level and discusses teaching techniques. Explores issues related to intermediate and advanced piano performance, such as performance anxiety, physical and psychological well-being of the performer, and the development of technique. Introduces educational technology relevant to intermediate teaching. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
MUSC 5325 (2). Keyboard Literature 1.
Examines areas of style, genre, and performance practice in selected keyboard music from 1600 to 1830. Emphasizes student presentation of specific topic areas. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.
MUSC 5335 (2). Keyboard Literature 2.
Examines areas of style, genre, and performance practice in selected areas of keyboard music from 1830 to the present. Emphasizes student presentation of specific topic areas. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years.
MUSC 5345 (2). Research: Piano Literature and Pedagogy.
Looks at individual or group research related to piano pedagogy or literature for piano. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
MUSC 5375 (2). Opera Coaching for Pianists.
Teaches skills for opera coaches and rehearsal pianists. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
MUSC 5425 (2). Collaborative Literature for Piano with Winds, Brass and Percussion.
Study of all forms of wind, brass and percussion repertoire involving collaboration with piano including sonatas, duos, short pieces and concerti. Focus will be on standard literature and reading and listening assignments will be supplemented by in-class performances and presentations. Prereq., instructor consent. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5435 (2). Collaborative Literature for Piano with Strings.
Study of all forms string repertoire involving collaboration with piano including sonatas, duos, short pieces and concerti. Focus will be on standard literature and reading and listening assignments will be supplemented by in-class performances and presentations. Prereq., instructor consent. Offered spring only.
MUSC 6325 (2). Seminar in Piano Literature.
Provides an intensive study of a selected area of repertoire or history. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to doctoral students or instructor consent required. Offered fall only.
Keyboard Musicianship +
PMUS 1105 (1). Keyboard Musicianship 1.
Introduces the keyboard, music reading in the treble and bass clefs, basic theory and keyboard harmony, technical patterns, and improvisation. Studies easy classical and pop repertoire. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Restricted to music majors with no keyboard experience or instructor consent required.
PMUS 1205 (1). Keyboard Musicianship 2.
Continuation of PMUS 1105. Prereq., PMUS 1105 or instructor consent.
PMUS 1515 (2). Jazz Piano Class.
Offers small group instruction in the concepts and skills required to learn jazz piano. Students not only learn basic techniques required to play jazz but also become familiar with the theory, grammar, and lexicon of the jazz language. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prereq., PMUS 1205 or instructor consent required. Offered spring only.
PMUS 2105 (1). Keyboard Musicianship 3.
Continuation of PMUS 1205. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., PMUS 1205 or instructor consent required.
Choral and Instrumental Music +
MUSC 1326 (1). Guitar Sight Reading.
Studies 19th and 20th century approaches to improving sight reading, including practical applications and exercises.
MUSC 2366 (2). Guitar Accompanying.
Survey of accompanying repertoire for guitar with solo instruments (flute, violin, voice, etc.), including introductory work in basso continuo, playing/improvising from chord charts, and arranging accompaniments from musical scores. Prereq., MUSC 1326.
MUSC 3176 (2). Conducting 1.
Introduces conducting and rehearsal techniques. Coreq., performance participation in the appropriate ensemble (band, choir, or orchestra). MUSC 3176 offered in fall only. See also MUSC 3186.
MUSC 3186 (2). Conducting 2.
Introduces conducting and rehearsal techniques. Coreq., performance participation in the appropriate ensemble (band, choir, or orchestra). Prereq., MUSC 3176. Restricted to music education majors. Offered spring only.
PMUS 3271 (2). Basic Improvisation.
The exploration of basic musical improvisation; performance in various musical styles. Prereq., sophomore theory or instructor consent.
MUSC 4106 (2). Guitar Literature.
Analytically and historically studies guitar literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century.
MUSC 5026 (2). Percussion Literature.
In-depth investigation of major original solo works for percussion, significant ensemble literature including chamber and large ensembles, and selected transcriptions. Prereqs., graduate standing in music and instructor consent.
MUSC 5036 (2). Brass Literature.
Investigates major original solo works for trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba, and ensemble literature including chamber and large settings. Offered every other spring semester.
MUSC 5106 (2). Guitar Literature.
Analytically and historically studies solo works, chamber music, concertos, and other music for guitar. For graduate students.
MUSC 5136 (2). Advanced Conducting.
Offers advanced work in conducting. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
MUSC 5156 (2). Symposium in Choral Music.
Provides an advanced study of choral repertoire by style period. Required of all choral graduate students for a minimum of two semesters.
MUSC 5246 (3). Jazz Improvisation and Analysis.
A study of improvisation through melodic and harmonic analysis of jazz compositions, transcriptions, and the study of historic jazz solos as played by jazz masters. Prereq., MUSC 3071 or instructor consent. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5256 (3). Jazz Studies Administration and Pedagogy.
Studies the organization and administration of collegiate jazz programs. Topics include curriculum, program philosophy, teaching techniques, funding, teacher training, and evaluation. Prereq. MUSC 3253 or equivalent. Offered fall only.
MUSC 5336 (2). Brass Pedagogy.
Analyzes pedagogical techniques and philosophies of teaching brass instruments, and examines materials. Offered every other spring semester.
MUSC 5346 (3). Woodwind Pedagogy.
Provides the knowledge and skills to teach woodwind instruments in both private studio and collegiate class settings. Considers pedagogical techniques addressing all levels of instruction.
MUSC 5356 (2). Jazz Studies Practicum.
Studies strategies for developing and implementing academic programs in jazz studies. Includes demonstration teaching by class members. Prereq., MUSC 5256.
MUSC 5666 (2). Chamber Music Literature: Woodwinds.
Provides a stylistic-historical survey in various genres from Baroque era to present. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered every other spring.
MUSC 7046 (3). Seminar in Jazz Literature.
Provides advanced study in jazz literature and styles. Students present results of research on individually chosen topics or aspects of a topic central to the class. Requires class presentations and a major paper or project. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., MUSC 5091 and 5642. Restricted to doctoral students. Offered every other year.
Theses and Recitals +
MUSC 2997 (0). Sophomore Proficiency.
To be completed during the second semester of the sophomore year.
MUSC 3997 (1). Junior Recital.
MUSC 4957 (1-4). Senior Thesis.
MUSC 4997 (1). Senior Recital.
Interdepartmental Courses +
MUSC 2608 (1). Alexander Technique.
Investigates the discoveries and writings of F. M. Alexander regarding kinesthetic perception and coordination. Applies these contexts to specific musical activities.
MUSC 2988 (1). Introduction to Music Research.
Introduces music research and writing skills to provide tools necessary for successful composition of formal research papers. Applies interests and curricular goals to specific topics of student choice. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
MUSC 3608 (1). Advanced Studies in the Alexander Technique.
Continue of MUSC 2608 with greater concentration on utilizing Alexander principles in specialized activity. Prereq., MUSC 2608 or instructor consent.
MUSC 4078 (1). Piano Technician for Pianists.
Familiarizes pianists with the development of the modern grand piano, its construction, and the proper terminology of parts and specifications. Trains pianists in minor repairs and adjustments of the grand piano action, and in minor tuning tasks. Recommended restriction, piano majors. Same as MUSC 5078.
MUSC 4288 (2-3). Macintosh-based Web Server Fundamentals for Musicians and Educators.
Designed for music students. Teaches concepts and skills necessary to develop, host, and maintain Macintosh-based web servers and to create and serve multimedia files including video, MP3, midi, and PDF.
MUSC 5608 (1). Graduate Studies in the Alexander Technique.
Study of the relationship of kinesthetic perception and postural reflexes to physical coordination in performance. Analysis and research regarding Alexander's principles.
MUSC 5708 (2). Introduction to Music Bibliography and Research.
Explores basic informational sources about music and musicians; a study of bibliographic forms, research, and writing techniques employed in music research papers, theses, and dissertations. Required in all master's degree programs.
MUSC 7138 (3). Contemporary Issues in College Teaching.
Examines music teaching within colleges and universities, including the evolution of university music programs, undergraduate and graduate music curricula, music professors and their work, and sociopolitical issues. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
Music Entrepreneurship +
MUSC 4908 (1-3). Internship in Music Business.
Gives upper-division students the opportunity to work in public or private organizations on assignments relating to their career goals, allowing them to explore the relationship between theory and practice in their major. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
MUSC 4918 (2). Your Music Career.
Explores career options in music and development of skills to help students in creating opportunities within musical arenas. Restricted to juniors and seniors.
MUSC 4958 (1). Community Performances.
Designed for the aspiring professional performer. Through classroom theory and off-campus application, acquire skills in programming for and communicating with diverse audiences, self marketing, finding engagements, executing performance contracts, and maintaining an active performing career.
MUSC 5968 (2). Arts Entrepreneurship.
Prepares students to evaluate opportunities in their specific arts fields by analyzing existing arts organizations and then applying entrepreneurial concepts to create new enterprises. Topics for research and discussion include current issues in the arts, introduction to entrepreneurship, preparing a business feasibility study, market information for new ventures, and funding sources.
Performance Music +
Courses in composition and vocal or instrumental technique and interpretation may be found under the PMUS section of the Registration Handbook and Schedule of Courses. For individual applied music instruction, the equivalent of one hour of individual recitation (lesson) and one hour of literature class are required. Undergraduate performance majors carry 4 credit hours per semester; music education majors, 3 hours per semester (1 hour recitation); bachelor of arts in music majors, 2 or 4 hours per semester; minors, 2 hours per semester. Graduate performance majors normally carry 3 hours per semester (including ensemble credit if required); minors, 2 hours per semester.
Thesis Music +
TMUS 6947 (3). Candidate for Master of Music.
TMUS 6956 (2). Master's Thesis.
TMUS 6957 (2). Master's Thesis 2.
TMUS 8019 (1). Precandidate for Doctor of Musical Arts.
TMUS 8029 (1). Candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts.
TMUS 8119 (1-4). Composition Project 1.
Students compose works in a variety of genres, totaling at least 30 minutes of music. Students meet weekly with a composition teacher to discuss and develop their works. Restricted to DMA composition students.
TMUS 8129 (1-4). Composition Project 2.
Students compose works in a variety of genres, totaling at least 30 minutes of music. Students meet weekly with a composition teacher to discuss and develop their works. Prereq., TMUS 8119. Restricted to DMA composition students.
TMUS 8219 (3). Dissertation Project 1 (Solo Recital, Choral Concert, Composition).
TMUS 8229 (3). Dissertation Project 2 (Solo Recital, Choral Concert, Composition, Vocal Pedagogy Project).
TMUS 8239 (3). Dissertation Project 3 (Chamber Music Recital, Vocal Pedagogy Project, Choral Project, Composition Recital).
TMUS 8249 (3). Dissertation Project 4 (Chamber Music Recital, Choral Project, Composition Recital, Wind/Percussion Practicum).
TMUS 8259 (3). Dissertation Project 5 (Research Lecture).
TMUS 8269 (3). Dissertation Project 6 (Research Lecture).
TMUS 8279 (1-3). Performance Research Document 1.
TMUS 8289 (1). Performance Research Document 2.
TMUS 8299 (1). Performance Research Document 3.
TMUS 8309 (1). Performance Research Document 4.
TMUS 8319 (3). Repertoire Project.
TMUS 8329 (2-6). Document/Pedagogy Project.
TMUS 8339 (3-6). Major Composition.
TMUS 8998 (1-10). PhD Thesis.
