MUS General Education courses and applied instrument and vocal lessons for non-majors.
MUSE Music Ensembles. Enrollment in music ensembles is open to all students enrolled
in the university. Performance experience is required. Each student is required to
have her/his own instrument to participate in band, jazz, woodwind, and brass ensembles.
MUSA Applied instrument and vocal lessons for music majors. Audition and admission
into the Department of Music required for registration.
MUSM Music major courses. Audition and admission into the Department of Music required
for registration.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
| 1101 TRUMPET OR CORNET (2) |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
| 1110 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (3) |
Mechanics of music: notation, scales, intervals, melody, and rhythm. Beginning sight-singing
and ear training. |
| 1111 INTRODUCTION TO THEORY I (3) |
Designed for the prospective music major who does not meet the minimum requirements
for MUSM 1111. A study of scales, intervals, triads, rhythms, sight singing, score
reading and conducting. (No credit will be given toward music major.) Additional course
fee. |
| 1112 INTRODUCTION TO THEORY II (3) |
Prerequisite: MUS 1111 or consent of the instructor. Designed for the prospective music major who
does not meet the minimum requirements for MUSM 1111.
A study of scales, intervals, triads, rhythms, sight singing, score reading and conducting.
(No credit will be given toward music major.) Additional course fee. |
Basic techniques of singing. No prior musical experience required. Additional course
fee. |
Further development of the singing voice. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated
for credit. Recital performance required. Additional course fee. |
| 1134 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC (3) |
Elements of music. Critical listening and discussion. (Enrichment core course.) IAI:
F1 900 |
Prerequisite: MUS 1192 or by placement audition. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one
hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital performance required. Additional
course fee. |
Prerequisite: MUS 1116 or 1117 or by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Recital
performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
| 1148 BASS (ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC) (2) |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition.
Individual instruction. Two credit hours for one hour lesson per week. May be repeated
for credit. Recital performance required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Student must provide her/his own instrument.
Development of basic music reading skills and guitar techniques. No prior musical
experience required. |
Development of basic music reading skills and fundamental keyboard techniques. No
prior musical experience required. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: MUS 1191 or consent of the department.
Further development of music reading skills and keyboard techniques, including additional
chord study. Additional course fee. |
| 1196 JAZZ PIANO CLASS (3) |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department An introduction to the basic theory, language, and keyboard
techniques of jazz piano. Additional course fee. |
| 2050 INTRODUCTION TO SOUND ART (3) |
Explore sound as a medium for creative expression. Topics include digital field recording
and editing, physics of sound, history of sound art, and contemporary sound-based
practices. Students produce creative projects, conduct research with local communities,
and participate in a public art exhibition. |
| 2100 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY I (3) |
Introduction to computer based personal recording studio and sequencing applications
with attention to audio equipment for live sound reinforcement, including: music programming
software, microphones, mixers, amplifiers and speakers. |
| 2150 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC BUSINESS (3) |
A survey of the various areas of the music industry. |
| 2215 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC (3) |
Black music history, composers, compositions, and performing artists. (This course
satisfies the elective course requirements for the African American Studies major
or minor.) |
| 2216 JAZZ MUSIC HISTORY (3) |
A survey course on the history of jazz music from 1900 to present. |
| 2217 POP MUSIC HISTORY (3) |
A survey course on the history popular music from 1950 to the present. |
| 2221 GOSPEL MUSIC HISTORY (3) |
A survey course on the history, development and aesthetics of Gospel music while exploring
sociological, political and religious influences on its progression. |
| 2123 MUSIC AND WORSHIP (3) |
An introduction to the philosophy and study of church music and worship. Students
will examine the development and functional use of music in worship and explore philosophical,
musical and artistic choices for corporate workship. |
| 2285 WORLD MUSIC CULTURES (3) |
A survey of the music of several non-Western cultures: India, the Middle East, China,
Japan, Indonesia, Africa, Europe (folk music), Latin America, native North America,
Polynesia, and Australia. (Enrichment core course.) |
| 2286 AFRO-CARIBBEAN MUSIC (3) |
Survey of African-derived musicsfrom the Caribbean (including Cuba, Puerto Rico, the
Dominican Republic, Colombia, Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad) in their cultural context. |
| 2287 LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC (3) |
A survey course of the musics of Mexico, Central America, Peru (the Andes), Venezuela,
Brazil, and Argentina (the Southern Cone) in their cultural context. Emphasis will
be placed on indigenous, European, and African musical traits found in these areas
of Latin America. |
Prerequisite: Consent of department or admission to MAT: Mus K-12 Program.
A survey of African music, including the traditional and popular musical styles from
the Northern and Sub-Saharan regions. Writing emphasis course. |
| 1110 CONCERT BAND LECTURE AND STUDIO /4 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by audition.
Skills, techniques, and materials for band performance. Public performance. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Credit will be given for both MUS 140
and MUSE 1110. IAI: MUS 908. |
| 1115 CHAMBER ENSEMBLE (3) |
Prerequisites: Consent of Department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for chamber ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit.
Additional course fee. |
| 1116 WOODWIND ENSEMBLE LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for woodwind ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit.
Additional course fee. |
| 1117 BRASS ENSEMBLE LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for brass ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit. Additional
course fee. |
| 1118 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for brass ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit. Additional
course fee. |
| 1124 STRING ENSEMBLE LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for string ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit. Additional
course fee. |
| 1126 GUITAR ENSEMBLE LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for brass ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit. Additional
course fee. |
| 1130 JAZZ BAND LECTURE AND STUDIO /4 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for jazz ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit. Credit
will be given for both MUS 162 and MUSE 1130. Additional course fee. IAI: MUS 908. |
| 1134 JAZZ COMBO LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for small jazz ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit.
Additional course fee. |
| 1136 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for vocal jazz ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit.
Additional course fee. |
| 1140 CONCERT CHOIR LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for choral performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit. Credit will
be given for both MUS 161 and MUSE 1140. Additional course fee. IAI: MUS 908. |
| 1144/144 GOSPEL CHOIR LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition.
Skills, techniques, and materials for gospel choral performance. Public performance.
May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
| 1148 CHAMBER CHOIR LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for small choral ensemble performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit.
Additional course fee. |
| 1151 STEEL BAND LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (1) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department by audition. Skills, techniques, and materials
for steel band performance. Public performance. May be repeated for credit. Additional
course fee. |
| 1160 OPERA WORKSHOP/3 (1) |
Prerequisites: Consent of Department by Placement Audition. Skills, techniques, and
materials for opera workshop performance. Public Performance. May be repeated for
credit. |
Prerequisites: Consent of Department by Placement Audition Skills, techniques, and
materials for musical theater performance. Public Performance. May be repeated for
credit. |
| 1180 Music Production Group (1) |
Prerequisites: Consent of Department by Placement Audition Skills, techniques, and
materials for producing and performing commercial and creative music. Public Performance.
May be repeated for credit |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1108 and MUSA 100. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite:Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1119 and MUSA 1101. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1109 and MUSA 1102. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1118 and MUSA 1103. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1132 and MUSA 1104. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1101 and MUSA 1105. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1102 and MUSA 1106. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1105 and MUSA 1107. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1106 and MUSA 1109. IAI: MUS 909 |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1148 and MUSA 1113. IAI: MUS 909. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1144 and MUSA 1114. IAI: MUS 909. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1133 and MUSA 1115. IAI: MUS 909. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1147 and MUSA 1116. IAI: MUS 909. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1146 and MUSA 1117. IAI: MUS 909. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1139 and MUSA 1120. IAI: MUS 909. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1145 and MUSA 1121. IAI: MUS 909. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be given credit for
both MUS 1143 and MUSA 1124. IAI: MUS 909. |
| 1130 JAZZ IMPROVISATION /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUS 188 or MUSM 1116 and a minimum two semesters of applied lessons
on major instrument. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson
per week. Recital performance required. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours credit.
Music majors will be given credit for both MUS 224 and MUSA 1130. |
| 1131 JAZZ SAXOPHONE /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
| 1133 JAZZ TROMBONE /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement audition. Individual instruction.
Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance required. May be
repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1100 and consent of
the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 208 and MUSA 2200. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1(xxx)
and consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement
performance review. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per
week. Recital performance required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course
fee. Music majors will be given credit for both MUS 219 and MUSA 2201. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1102 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital
performance required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors
will be given credit for both MUS 209 and MUSA 2202. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1103 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 218 and MUSA 2203. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1104 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 232 and MUSA2204. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1105 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital
performance required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors
will be given credit for both MUS 201 and MUSA 2205. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1106 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 202 and MUSA 2206. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1107 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 205 and MUSA 2207. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1108 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1109 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 206 and MUSA 2209. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1110 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1111 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1112 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1113 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 248 and MUSA 2213. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1114 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 244 and MUSA 2214. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1115 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital
performance required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors
will be given credit for both MUS 233 and MUSA 2215. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1117 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 246 and MUSA 2217. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1120 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 239 and MUSA 2220. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1121 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 245 and MUSA 2221. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1124 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Additional course fee. Music majors will be
given credit for both MUS 243 and MUSA 2224. |
| 2230 JAZZ IMPROVISATION /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1130 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours credit. |
| 2231 JAZZ SAXOPHONE /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1131 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1132 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. |
| 2233 JAZZ TROMBONE /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1133 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1134 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. Credit given for both MUS 207 and MUSA 2234. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1135 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1136 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review.
Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital performance
required. May be repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1137 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital
performance required. May be repeated for credit. |
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Minimum of 8 credit hours (4 semesters) of MUSA 1138 and
consent of the department. Successful completion of the 2000-level advancement performance
review. Individual instruction. Two hours credit for one hour lesson per week. Recital
performance required. May be repeated for credit. |
Orientation to music department facilities, degree requirements, and program policies.
Introduction to basic skills essential to a successful college experience in music,
including music practice and performance, music computer software, library resources,
and effective use of oral, electronic, and written language skills. For all music
first-time freshman and transfer students with less than 45 hours of transfer credit. |
| 1092 ILLINOIS MUSIC TEACHER CERTIFICATION REVIEW (1) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1114, 1118, and 4063 (or concurrent enrollment) (or MUS 154 or
160, 190, and 363 or 364); admission to the College of Education. Review of music
theory, aural skills, and music education methods to prepare for state certification
examination. |
| 1111 MUSIC THEORY I LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: Consent of the department by placement exam.Summary of fundamentals
and terminology of music; study of the basic elements through analysis and development
of written skills. Credit not given for both MUS 187 and MUSM 1111 Additional course
fee. |
| 1112 MUSIC THEORY II LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1111. Summary of fundamentals and terminology of music; study of
the basic elements through analysis and development of written skills. Credit not
given for both
MUS 188 and MUSM 1112. Additional course fee. |
| 1113 MUSIC THEORY III LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1112. Summary of fundamentals and terminology of music; study of
the basic elements through analysis and development of written skills. Credit not
given for both
MUS 189 and MUSM 1113. Additional course fee. |
| 1114 MUSIC THEORY IV LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1113. Summary of fundamentals and terminology of music; study of
the basic elements through analysis and development of written skills. Credit not
given for both MUS 190 and MUSM 1114. Additional course fee. |
| 1115 AURAL AND KEYBOARD SKILLS I LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisites: Consent of Department by placement exam. Development of aural perception
and abilities in sight-singing; application of harmonic concepts to the keyboard.
Credit not given for both MUS 151 or 157 and MUSM 1115/115. Additional course fee. |
| 1116 AURAL AND KEYBOARD SKILLS II LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisites: MUSM 1115. Development of aural perception and abilities in sight-singing;
application of harmonic concepts to the keyboard. Credit not given for both MUS 152
or 158 and MUSM 1116. Additional course fee. |
| 1117/117 AURAL AND KEYBOARD SKILLS III LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1116. Development of aural perception and abilities in sight-singing;
application of harmonic concepts to the keyboard. Credit not given for both MUS 153
or 159 and MUSM 1117. Additional course fee. |
| 1118 AURAL AND KEYBOARD SKILLS IV LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1117. Development of aural perception and abilities in sight-singing;
application of harmonic concepts to the keyboard. Credit not given for both MUS 154
or 160 and MUSM 1118. Additional course fee. |
| 1261 INTRO TO MUSIC EDUCATION/FIELD/10 (2) |
Introduction to teaching and the role of an educator with specific emphasis on music
education. Ten hours of early field experience. |
| 1800 PERFORMANCE CLASS (0) |
Attendance and/or performance at departmentally sponsored recitals, concerts, or clinics
is required of all music majors in each fall and spring semester of enrollment. Full-time
enrollment requires a minimum of 10 attendances. Part-time enrollment requires a minimum
of 5 attendances. |
| 2000 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) |
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Individually supervised study of selected topics.
May be repeated for credit. |
| 2201 WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1111. Fundamentals of woodwind instrument performance and pedagogy
for secondary education; basic goals and teaching techniques; diagnosis and solutions
for typical developmental problems; investigation of source literature, materials,
recordings, solo and ensemble literature. Instruments studied include: flute, clarinet,
oboe, saxophone, and bassoon. Credit not given for both MUS 172 and MUSM 2201/201.
Additional course fee. |
| 2202 BRASS INSTRUMENTS LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1111. Fundamentals of brass instrument performance and pedagogy
for secondary education; basic goals and teaching techniques; diagnosis and solutions
for typical developmental problems; investigation of source literature, materials,
recordings, solo and ensemble literature. Instruments studied include: trumpet, French
horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. Credit not given for both MUS 173 and MUSM 2202.
Additional course fee. |
| 2203 STRING INSTRUMENTS LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1111. Fundamental of string instrument performance and pedagogy
for secondary education; basic goals and teaching techniques; diagnosis and solutions
for typical developmental problems; investigation of source literature, materials,
recordings, solo and ensemble literature. Instruments studied include: violin, viola,
cello, and double bass. Credit not given for both MUS 175 and MUSM 2203. Additional
course fee. |
| 2204 PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1111. Fundamentals of percussion instrument performance and pedagogy
for secondary education; basic goals and teaching techniques; diagnosis and solutions
for typical developmental problems; investigation of source literature, materials,
recordings, solo and ensemble literature. Instruments studied include: snare drum,
orchestral instruments, mallet instruments, timpani, drum set, Latin and marching
percussion. Credit not given for both MUS 174 and MUSM 2204. Additional course fee. |
| 2206 CHORAL METHODS LECTURE ANDSTUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1261, sophomore, junior or senior standing. Pedagogy for choral
teaching at the elementary and secondary level; basic goals, teaching techniques,
and evaluation of vocal ranges; diagnosis and solutions for typical developmental
problems; investigation of source literature, materials, recordings, solo and ensemble
literature. Credit not given for both MUS 234 and MUSM 2206. Additional course fee. |
| 2207/207 JAZZ METHODS LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1261, sophomore, junior or senior standing. Fundamentals and pedagogy
for teaching jazz at the secondary level; basic goals and teaching techniques; diagnosis
and solutions for typical developmental problems; investigation of source literature,
materials, recordings, solo and ensemble literature. Credit not given for both MUS
227 and MUSM 2207. Additional course fee. |
| 2218 COMPOSITION I /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1114.
Introduction to composition. Interrelationship and organization of pitch and rhythm.
Analysis and composition utilizing simpler forms. Individual instruction. Credit not
given for both MUS 212 and MUSM 2218. Additional course fee. |
| 2219/219 COMPOSITION II /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 2218. Introduction to composition. Interrelationship and organization
of pitch and rhythm. Analysis and composition utilizing the simpler forms. Individual
instruction. Credit not given for both MUS 213 and MUSM 2219. Additional course fee. |
| 2228 WORLD MUSIC CULTURES (3) |
Prerequisite: English 1280 or equivalent.
A survey of the music of several non-Western cultures: India, the Middle East, China,
Japan, Indonesia, Africa, Europe (folk music), Latin America, native North America,
Polynesia, and Australia. Credit not given for both MUS 285 and MUSM 2228. IAI: F1
903N |
| 2241 DICTION I LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
English and German diction related to singing. Credit not given for both MUS 296 and
MUSM 2241. |
| 2242 DICTION II LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
French and Italian diction related to singing. Credit not given for both MUS 297 and
MUSM 2242. |
| 3000 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) |
Prerequisite: Consent of Department. Individually supervised study of selected topics.
May be repeated for credit. |
| 3020 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I (3) |
Prerequisites: MUSM 1112; ENG 1280 or equivalent. Music history and literature to
1750. |
| 3021 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II (3) |
Prerequisite: 3020.Music history and literature since 1750. Writing Emphasis course. |
| 3111 THEORY AND ARRANGING FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC (3) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1113 AND MUSM 1117. A study of the basic concepts of music theory
and arranging for popular music, jazz, gospel, and world music; arranging practices
will focus on contemporary music instruments, technology and vocals. |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1113 AND MUSM 1117. Songwriting for commercial music. |
| 3310 FORM AND ANALYSIS (3) |
Prerequisite: MUS 154 or 160 and 190 or MUSM 1114 and 1118. Structure and design of
music; emphasis on instrumental and choral forms of master works. Credit not given
for both MUS 273 and MUSM 3310. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisites: MUS 154 or 160 and 190 or MUSM 1114 and 1118.
Contrapuntal techniques of the 18th and 19th centuries. Examples from literature.
Analysis and composition exercises. Credit not given for both MUS 277 and MUSM 3311/311.
Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of applied instructor. |
| 3318 COMPOSITION III /1 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 2219. Analysis and composition of music for various media utilizing
complex form and structure. Individual instruction. Credit not given for both MUS
312 and MUSM 3318. Additional course fee. |
| 3319 COMPOSITION IV /1 (2) |
Perequisite: MUSM 3318. Analysis and composition of music for various media utilizing
complex form and structure. Individual instruction. Additional course fee. |
Prerequisite: Eight credit hours of applied lessons in major instrument or vocal area;
junior or senior standing. Basic approaches to teaching jazz; private and group methods
and various pedagogical approaches explored; history and literature of jazz repertoire
analyzed. |
Prerequisite: MUS 154 or 160 and 190 or MUSM 1114 and 1118. Ranges, sonorities, and
characteristics of writing and arranging for vocal and instrumental music; study of
representative works from various periods; exercises in arranging for small and large
vocal and instrumental ensembles; exercises in using computer notation software. Credit
not given for both MUS 318 and MUSM 4014. Additional course fee. |
| 4040 CONDUCTING LECTURE AND STUDIO /3 (2) |
Prerequisite: MUSM 1114, 1118, 3021 or 3317, and 4014. Techniques of band and choral
conducting; rudiments of the baton, instrumentation, score reading, style, and expression;
consideration of rehearsal techniques. Credit not given for both MUS 316 and MUSM
4040. |
| 4061 METHODS OF TEACHING MUSIC IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / FIELD / 20 (3) |
Prerequisite: Admission to College of Education. Methods of teaching music in elementary
school, grades K-5. Twenty hours of elementary school music field experience. |
| 4062 METHODS OF TEACHING MUSIC IN MIDDLE SCHOOL / FIELD / 20 (3) |
Prerequisites: Admission to College of Education and consent of the department. Methods
of teaching music in the middle school, grades 6-8. Twenty hours of middle school
music field experience. |
| 4063 METHODS OF TEACHING MUSIC IN SECONDARY SCHOOL / FIELD / 20 (3) |
Prerequisite: Admission to College of Education and consent of the department. Methods
of teaching music in the secondary school grades 9-12. Twenty hours of secondary school
music field experience. |
| 4064 METHODS OF TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS / FIELD / 20 (3) |
Prerequisite: Admission to College of Education, READ 4100 (or concurrent enrollment
in ELCF READ 4100), and consent of the department. Methods of teaching instrumental
music in middle school grades 6-8 and high school grades 9-12. Twenty-five hours of
tutoring middle grade and high school grade students. Credit given for only one of
the following: MUS 241, 364, MUSM 4064. |
| 4075 STUDENT TEACHING: SECONDARY LEVEL MUSIC (6) |
Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education; completion of all coursework
in the approved program; successful completion of proficiency exams in music theory,
aural and keyboard skills, and applied instrumental or vocal area; 2.5 grade point
average in area of specialization, in professional education, and in all coursework
required in the approved program; and a passing score on the subject matter/content
area certification test within the last five years. Off-campus placement in secondary
level schools in two or more grade levels. University and cooperating school supervision.
Five full days including seminar for 16 weeks. No other courses may be taken during
the semester of student teaching. Credit given for only one of the following: MUS
270, MUS 375, MUSM 4075, and MUSM 4076. |
| 4076 STUDENT TEACHING AND SEMINAR: K-12 /FIELD (6) |
Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education; completion of all coursework
in the approved program; successful completion of proficiency exams in music theory,
aural and keyboard skills, and applied instrumental or vocal area; 2.5 grade point
average in area of specialization, in professional education, and in all coursework
required in the approved program; and a passing score on the subject matter/content
area certification test within the last five years. Off-campus placement in elementary
or secondary level schools in two or more grade levels. University and cooperating
school supervision. Five full days including seminar for 16 weeks. No other courses
may be taken during the semester of student teaching. Credit given for only one of
the following: MUS 270, MUS 375, MUSM 4075, and MUSM 4076. |
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of applied instructor. |
| 4900 MUSIC INTERNSHIP (3-6) |
Prerequisite: Consent of Department. Supervised experience working in a music setting.
Options include: recording studio; professional ensemble; educational, arts, or union
professional organizations. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. |
| 5000 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) |
Prerequisite: Consent of Department or admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching:
Music K-12 program. Individually supervised study of selected topics. May be repeated
for credit. |
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