Music Courses
MUS 606 Band Administration and Materials
Practicum and experience in all aspects of the successful band program. Includes organizational strategies and review of large and small ensemble literature for marching band, stage band, jazz band, and concert band. May be taught concurrently with MUS 506. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 506 and MUS 606.
MUS 609 Choral Literature and Materials for Secondary Levels
Survey and analysis of choral music for large and small ensembles including glee clubs, mixed choruses, and choirs of all levels of performance (7-12 grade). May be taught concurrently with MUS 510. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 510 and MUS 609.
MUS 611 Music Education Workshop
Variable topics related to music education instruction. Number of credit hours determined by length of workshop and depth of topic. May be repeated for a maximum of five hours. May be taught concurrently with MUS 501. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 501 and MUS 611.
MUS 612 Electronic Music
Exploration of theories and techniques of sound synthesis, sequencing, and digital audio through composition. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic varies. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with MUS 512. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 512 and MUS 612.
MUS 613 Orff in the Classroom
A study of music education using the approach developed by Carl Orff. Will include creative techniques including instruments, singing, and movement. May be taught concurrently with MUS 503. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 503 and MUS 613.
MUS 616 Composition I
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Elementary composition of pieces in a variety of forms. Emphasis on works for piano, solo instruments, or voice. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be taught concurrently with MUS 516. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 516 and MUS 616.
MUS 617 Composition II
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Intermediate level composition. Emphasis on writing for small groups of instrumentalists or vocalists. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be taught concurrently with MUS 517. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 517 and MUS 617.
MUS 618 Choral Arranging
Techniques of arranging for small and large choral ensembles; with attention given to the practical application in a teaching situation. May be taught concurrently with MUS 518. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 518 and MUS 618.
MUS 619 Composition III
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Composing for larger groups of instrumentalists or vocalists. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 520. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 520 and MUS 619.
MUS 621 Composition IV
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced composition. A wide variety of mediums and styles are possible including electronic music of all types. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 521. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 521 and MUS 621.
MUS 623 Keyboard Literature
Keyboard works from the 17th century to the present. May be taught concurrently with MUS 523. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 523 and MUS 623.
MUS 624 Song and Opera Literature
Italian arias, German Lieder; representative songs by French, English, and American composers; standard operatic repertoire in relation to the composer's style and the period of theater and music history from which they emanate. May be taught concurrently with MUS 524. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 524 and MUS 624.
MUS 626 Advanced Arranging
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Independent study or three hour seminar per week. Techniques of arranging for various choral or instrumental groups, suited to the need of the individual student. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic varies. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with MUS 526. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 526 and MUS 626.
MUS 629 Introduction to Commercial Music
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A comprehensive survey of various aspects of music associated with the entertainment industry. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including song and advertising jingle writing, scoring for film and video, negotiating contracts, and dealing with music publishers. May be taught concurrently with MUS 529. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 529 and MUS 629.
MUS 630 Vocal Pedagogy and Materials
Understanding the basic principles of voice production and their application to the training of singers. A comparative study of different pedagogical approaches to voice training. Including a survey of materials needed in successful programs of choral and vocal education in secondary schools for all levels of performance. May be taught concurrently with MUS 530. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 530 and MUS 630.
MUS 635 Advanced Woodwind Techniques
Special problems and techniques in the teaching of woodwind instruments. Current materials are surveyed.
MUS 636 Advanced Brass Techniques
Special problems and techniques in the teaching of brass instruments. Current materials are surveyed.
MUS 637 Advanced Percussion Techniques
Special problems and techniques in the teaching of percussion instruments. Current materials are surveyed.
MUS 649 String (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, and bass viol. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 651 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 652 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 653 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 655 Woodwind
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 656 Brass
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 657 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction on percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 658 Survey of Pedagogical Methods
A study of methods of teaching applied music. May be taught concurrently with MUS 538. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 538 and MUS 658.
MUS 659 String Pedagogy and Instrumental Literature and Materials for Elementary and Secondary Levels
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Students will explore all aspects of orchestra and string programs for elementary and secondary education. Literature appropriate for beginning and advanced levels in school string programs will be addressed. May be taught concurrently with MUS 539. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 539 and MUS 659.
MUS 660 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 670 Instrumental Conducting
A study of conducting techniques and problems in rehearsal and performance. Baton technique and repertoire development. May be taught concurrently with MUS 580. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 580 and MUS 670.
MUS 671 Choral Conducting
A study of conducting techniques and problems in rehearsal and performance. Conducting technique and repertoire development. May be taught concurrently with MUS 581. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 581 and MUS 671.
MUS 674 Jazz Ensemble
A Laboratory course in instrumentation, materials, arranging, and organization of the jazz ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 675 Band
The band performs as a marching unit during the football season and as an indoor ensemble throughout the school year. Formal concerts and public performances are given by the ensemble each year. Auditions for placement are required. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 678 University/Community Band
Traditional style concert band which provides performance opportunities for musicians from the university and the community at large. At least one concert is presented each semester. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 682 Piano Ensemble
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The student will strengthen ensemble and rehearsal techniques through the study and performance of piano four-hand and duo literature. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 683 Music of the Renaissance
A comprehensive study of Western music from the Franco-Netherlands composers to Monteverdi (c. 1450 to 1600). May be taught concurrently with MUS 543. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 543 and MUS 683.
MUS 684 Music of the Baroque Era
A comprehensive study of Western music from monody to J.S. Bach and Handel (c. 1600 to 1750). May be taught concurrently with MUS 544. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 544 and MUS 684.
MUS 685 Music of the Classical Era
A comprehensive study of Western music from pre-classicism to Beethoven (c. 1750 to 1810). May be taught concurrently with MUS 545. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 545 and MUS 685.
MUS 686 Music of the Romantic Era
A comprehensive study of Western music from Beethoven to the post-romantic composers (c. 1800 to 1900). May be taught concurrently with MUS 546. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 546 and MUS 686.
MUS 687 Music of the 20th Century
A comprehensive study of Western music from 1900 to the present. May be taught concurrently with MUS 547. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 547 and MUS 687.
MUS 688 Choral Literature
Choral literature from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. May be taught concurrently with MUS 548. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 548 and MUS 688.
MUS 689 Special Topics in Music
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Topic of interest determined by student and professor. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of 6 hours. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with MUS 599. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 599 and MUS 689.
MUS 700 Introduction to Graduate Study in Music
General introduction to graduate curriculum; planning the program; formal writing style; sources used in research; study of methods in research. Required of all degree candidates.
MUS 701 Music Education Curriculum
An examination of trends in elementary, middle, and secondary music education; evaluation of selected materials and techniques; and special projects in planning for change in music education curriculum.
MUS 702 Elementary Music Education
Study of problems in planning a music program to encourage children's aesthetic enjoyment of music; teaching principles and methods for guided learning through creative discovery; use of instructional media for providing such experiences.
MUS 703 Middle School/Junior High Vocal Material
Group discussion; individual study and research on projects approved by Music Education faculty, individual conferences with assigned faculty members, oral report, and a document at conclusion of semester.
MUS 704 Music Literature for Children: Performing and Listening
Survey of appropriate literature for choral organizations at the elementary level and materials appropriate for developing listening skills.
MUS 705 Instrumental Music in the Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools
Organization of beginning instrumental program; articulation of instrumental instruction in elementary, middle school/ junior high, and senior high school.
MUS 707 Psychology of Music
Adapted to the view of the music educator. Emphasis is placed upon the physics of sound, psychology of performances and teaching, and the principles of listening.
MUS 708 Contemporary Music Education
A study of current trends and contemporary issues relevant to education and/or music education, as identified from various sources, and what impact they may or may not have on music education.
MUS 710 Secondary General Music
A survey of general music at the high school level with emphasis on developing programs to meet specific educational settings.
MUS 715 Advanced Composition
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Private compositional study for graduate students. Variable content course. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours when topic varies.
MUS 720 Directed Study in Music Education
Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Individual study and research on projects approved by Music Education faculty; individual conferences with assigned faculty members; oral report, and a document at conclusion of semester. May be repeated to 3 hrs.
MUS 725 History and Philosophy of Music Education
History of educational philosophies and objectives.
MUS 727 Seminar: Music Theory
A study of various aspects of music theory, including analysis and pedagogy, researched from primary and secondary sources from the medieval period through the present. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic varies.
MUS 728 Pedagogy of Music Theory
Techniques of teaching harmony and ear training as well as other theoretical aspects of music to high school and college music students.
MUS 738 Survey of Pre-College Repertoire
Prerequisite: MUS 538 or MUS 658. An examination of appropriate repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century style periods for beginner, intermediate, and advanced pre-college students.
MUS 739 Pedagogy Practicum I
Prerequisite: MUS 738. A course consisting of three components: class meetings for the discussion of teaching techniques, observation of the teaching of experienced teachers, supervised student teaching.
MUS 740 Pedagogy Practicum II
Prerequisite: MUS 739. Private teaching of a prescribed number of pre-college students of various levels of advancement under guidance of pedagogy instructor. Pedagogy students must present assigned pre-college students in an end of semester recital.
MUS 744 Directed Study in Music Theory
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual study on approved projects; individual conferences with assigned faculty member. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours.
MUS 745 Directed Study in Music History and Literature
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced study in special topics of music history and literature. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies. Variable content course.
MUS 746 Seminar: Symphonic Literature
A survey of the repertoire for orchestras of varying sizes and ability levels. May be repeated for credit for a total of 6 hours when topic varies. Variable content course.
MUS 747 Seminar: Wind Literature
A survey of the repertoire for wind groups of various sizes and ability levels. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic varies. Variable content course.
MUS 748 Seminar: Choral Literature
A survey of the repertoire for choral groups of various sizes and ability levels. Variable content course. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic varies.
MUS 749 String (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, and bass viola. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 751 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 752 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 753 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 755 Woodwind (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 756 Brass
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction available in trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 757 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction on percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 760 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 762 Collegiate Chorale
The chorus membership studies the masterpieces of choral literature through preparation and performance of selected compositions. A spring concert is presented each year. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 765 Chamber Singers
Repertoire consists of vocal chamber music in polyphonic style, masses, motets, madrigals, chanson, and polyphonic lieder, from the 13th and 17th Centuries. Formal concerts and public performances are given by the ensemble each year. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 768 Concert Chorale
The choir is open to all college students by audition. All types of choral literature, accompanied and unaccompanied, are prepared and performed by its members. The choir presents a Christmas concert, a spring concert, and programs in area high schools. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 772 Small Ensembles
Ensembles may be arranged each semester in the fields of piano, voice, strings, wind instruments, and percussion to meet the needs of participating students and the department. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 773 String Orchestra Workshop
Study and performance of the literature and style of music for string ensembles of all sizes, A conducted group. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 774 Stage Band
A laboratory course in instrumentation, materials, arranging, and organization of the stage band. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 775 Band
The band performs as a marching unit during the football season and as an indoor ensemble throughout the school year. Formal concerts and public performances are given by the ensemble each year. Auditions for placement are required. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 776 University Symphony
Symphony performs and reads music from standard orchestral literature and accompanies opera productions. Open to all university orchestral players by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 778 University/Community Band
Traditional-style concert band which provides performance opportunities for musicians from the university and the community at large. At least one concert is presented each semester. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 780 Practicum in Advanced Conducting
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A study of techniques needed to project the conductor's concept in rehearsal and performance. Participation in rehearsals under the supervision of the instructor. May involve conducting in public performance.
MUS 781 Score Reading and Analysis
Analysis of scores and its application to conducting. Development of skills in reading clefs and transpositions. Variable content course. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic varies.
MUS 790 Research Project
Research in the student's major area of concentration, culminating in a written document. Topic to be chosen through consultation with the student's major advisor. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 792 Accompanying
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Development of skills in accompanying for pianists.
MUS 797 Directed Study in Pedagogy
Advanced study in special topics in pedagogy. Variable content course. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.
MUS 798 Graduate Recital
Fulfills half of the final project requirement for concentrations in performance, pedagogy, and conducting.
MUS 799 Thesis
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Selection of thesis topic, research or compositional techniques to be employed, compilation of bibliography, guidance of compilation and interpretation of data; organization and writing of study or writing of composition and description including program notes.
