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MUS 0221 Orchestra Repertoire Masterclass II
(1 hour)
Four-semester course prepares students for orchestral auditions or entry into a master’s program in orchestral performance. Consists of sight-reading, the study of orchestral excerpts, orchestral scores, and contemporary, jazz and pop styles in the symphonic setting. Students will present mock audition and may be required to attend rehearsals and performances of professional orchestral groups.
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MUS 0511-3 Bassoon
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0521-3 Clarinet
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0531-3 Flute
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0541-3 French Horn
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0551-3 Oboe
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0561-2 Organ
(1-2 hours)
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MUS 0571-3 Percussion
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0581-3 Piano
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0591-3 Saxophone
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0601-2 String Bass
(1-2 hours)
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MUS 0611-3 Trombone
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0621-3 Trumpet
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0631-3 Tuba
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0641-3 Viola
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0651-3 Violin
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0661-3 Violoncello
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0671-3 Voice
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0691-3 Harp
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0701-2 Classical Guitar
(1-2 hours)
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MUS 0711-2 Electric Bass
(1-2 hours)
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MUS 0721-3 Euphonium
(1-3 hours)
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MUS 0731-2 Electric Guitar
(1-2 hours)
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MUS 1000 Freshman Recital Class
(0 hours)
All music majors are required to enroll in Recital Class for eight semesters. Attendance of Recital Class and additional recitals and concerts is required each semester.
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MUS 1003 Introduction to Music
(3 hours)
An introduction to the study of the language of music through listening, analysis, and composition. Explores the elements of music, which include pitch notation, melody, rhythm and meter, intervals, scales, chords and musical form. Students learn to distinguish musical style through listening critically to art music and popular music in various styles and genres.
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MUS 1011 Ear Training Lab I
(1 hour)
Sight singing and rhythm reading. Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Concentrates on diatonic melodies, melodic fragments, and diatonic chord progressions. Students also complete computer ear training lessons. Section offered with emphasis on jazz techniques.
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MUS 1013 Music Theory I
(3 hours)
Begins with music fundamentals and includes part writing of triads and the study of melodic structure. Emphasizes compositional and analytical skills and the study of music from the common practice period.
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MUS 1021 Ear Training Lab II
(1 hour)
Sight singing and rhythm reading. Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Concentrates on diatonic melodies, melodic fragments, and diatonic chord progressions. Students also complete computer ear-training lessons. Section offered with emphasis on jazz techniques.
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MUS 1023 Music Theory II
(3 hours)
Covers melody harmonization, non-harmonic tones, the dominant seventh chord and other diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominants, modulation, and small forms. Emphasizes compositional and analytical skills and the study of music from the common practice period. Prerequisite: MUS 1013 (minimum of “C” ) or proficiency by examination.
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MUS 1031 Guitar Proficiency
(1 hour)
Basic and functional guitar skills necessary for the student in the B.M.E. program. Prepares student for guitar proficiency examination.
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MUS 1032 Class Acoustic Guitar
(2 hours)
Solo guitar technique to develop skills for playing various styles of music. No previous experience required.
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MUS 1043 Jazz: Mirror of American Society
(3 hours) Block One HCGD
Late 19th-century to present day America traced through jazz artists and styles.
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MUS 1113 Art of Singing
(3 hours) Block One
Focus on elementary vocal technique; breath control, tonal production, resonance, and diction; principles of presentation and musical interpretation of selected songs from the classical and popular repertoire. Open to students with little or no vocal music background.
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MUS 1141 Class Piano I
(1 hour)
Basic and functional keyboard skills necessary for all music majors. Prepares BME students for piano proficiency examination.
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MUS 1151 Class Piano II
(1 hour)
Continuation of MUS 1141 .
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MUS 1161 Introduction to Jazz Keyboard Harmony
(1 hour)
Jazz chord voicings and substitutions for keyboard, with applications for other instruments.
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MUS 1171 Class Piano III
(1 hour)
Continuation of MUS 1151
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MUS 1181 Class Piano IV
(1 hour)
Continuation of MUS 1171
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MUS 1991 Independent Study
(1 hour)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MUS 2000 Sophomore Recital Class
(0 hours)
All music majors are required to enroll in Recital Class for eight semesters. Attendance of Recital Class and additional recitals and concerts is required each semester.
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MUS 2011 Ear Training Lab III
(1 hour)
Sight singing and rhythm reading. Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Concentrates on diatonic and chromatic melodies and chord progressions. Students also complete computer ear training lessons. Section offered with emphasis on jazz techniques.
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MUS 2013 Music Theory III
(3 hours)
Review of tonal harmonic materials. Continuation of the study of chromatic harmony. Emphasizes formal analysis of representative works from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.Prerequisite: MUS 1023 (minimum grade of “C”), proficiency by examination, or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Music Theory Exam.
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MUS 2021 Ear Training Lab IV
(1 hour)
Sight singing and rhythm reading. Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Chromatic and 20th-century materials are emphasized. Students also complete computer ear training lessons. Section offered with emphasis on jazz techniques.
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MUS 2023 Music Theory IV
(3 hours)
Investigation of various approaches to the analysis of late 19th- and 20th-century music. Emphasizes formal analysis of representative works from the period studied. Composition project. Prerequisite: MUS 2013 (minimum grade of “C”),
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MUS 2063 Composers’ World
(3 hours) Block One
The relationship between art, music, and the society that produces it is examined through a detailed consideration of the lives and music of five master composers from different style periods. Prior experience with music is not required.
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MUS 2073 Musical Experience
(3 hours) Block One
A study of Western art music to develop and strengthen the positive relationship between musical understanding and the enjoyment of music.
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MUS 2083 Black American Musical Experience
(3 hours) Block Two HCGD
Black American musical styles and genres from the Antebellum period through the present. Includes listening component, readings in African American history and aesthetics. Research paper required.
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MUS 2092 Diction for Singers I
(2 hours)
Beginning language pronunciation for singers. Emphasizes the differences between the spoken and sung language and addresses the special problems of articulation of consonants and modification of vowels in relation to good vocal production. Includes proper English, Italian, liturgical Latin, and Spanish.
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MUS 2113 History of Rhythm and Blues
(3 Hours) Block Two HCGD
A study of black-American popular music and its evolving social contexts from the late 1930s to the present.
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MUS 2123 Music Cultures of the World
(3 hours) Block Two HCGD
Examines various forms of non-western ethnic music with the goal of achieving a global perspective. Includes musical cultures of India, Middle East, China, Japan, Indonesia, sub- Saharan Africa, American Indians, and Latin America.
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MUS 2133 Music and Film
(3 hours) Block One
Explores the nature of musical expression in general, and music’s particular contribution to the development of motion pictures. A chronological survey of the musical techniques and styles used in film, and the strategies for analyzing and evaluating film music. No previous musical experience necessary. Same as FLM 2133 .
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MUS 2182 Introduction to Composition I
(2 hours)
Open to all music majors. Concepts of 20thcentury music, writing in smaller forms, use of various harmonic and rhythmic procedures. Students encouraged to explore various compositional styles and develop their own. Sections in jazz composition, including foundations of jazz harmony and theory. Also basic analysis, chord substitutions, and writing in blues, modal, and standard jazz song forms. Prerequisite: MUS 1023 or the equivalent.
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MUS 2192 Introduction to Composition II
(2 hours)
Open to all music majors. Concepts of 20thcentury music, writing in smaller forms, use of various harmonic and rhythmic procedures. Students encouraged to explore various compositional styles and develop their own. Sections in jazz composition, including foundations of jazz harmony and theory. Also basic analysis, chord substitutions, and writing in blues, modal, and standard jazz song forms. Prerequisite: MUS 1023 or the equivalent.
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MUS 2212 Diction for Singers II
(2 hours)
A continuation of MUS 2092 . Includes French, German, and Russian.
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MUS 2213 The Music of the Harry Potter Films
(3 hours) Block One
Investigates the role of musical scoring for film, focusing on how the music underscore of the Harry Potter films, composed primarily by John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat, supports story, character, and picture. Course will begin with a close look at how a film composer works and thinks in a musical language, the elements of music, and the technical and aesthetic functions of film music. Course will continue with a look at the thematic and dramatic design of the music from each of the films. Same as FLM 2213 .
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MUS 2253 Mozart-Da Ponte Operas
(3 hours) Block One
Mozart’s collaborations with librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte led to the composition of three great masterpieces of opera. Designed to guide the reader to a deeper understanding and appreciation of these enigmatic works, this course will examine the musical, cultural, and social context in which they were written–the tastes and expectations of the contemporary opera audience, Mozart’s intentions and aspirations in a period of rapid intellectual and political change, Da Ponte’s views of opera, and the practical logistics of opera production at the time.
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MUS 2263 Music of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Films
(3 hours) Block One
Course investigates the musical scores for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fantasy films, composed by Howard Shore in collaboration with other artists. Course explores the structure, dramatic function, and meaning of the music and how it supports story, character, and visuals. Comparisons will be made to other music settings of Middle-earth and for other fantasy films. Same as FLM 2263
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MUS 2273 Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung
(3 hours) Block I
Der Ring des Nibelungen, (German: “The Ring of the Nibelung”) are four music dramas by German composer Richard Wagner: Das Rheingold (“The Rhine Gold”), Die Walküre (“The Valkyrie”), Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung (“The Twilight of the Gods”). Wagner had long been interested in Norse and German heroic poetry, including the medieval German epic Nibelungenlied (“Song of the Nibelung”), and used them to write his own libretti to set to music. In this class we will study Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung, together with his literary sources.
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MUS 2413 Aesthetics: Dialogues Between Faith and the Arts
(3 hours) Block One
An exploration of the nature of faith and how the arts might represent a connection to God or the Divine. These and similar issues will be investigated through readings, experiencing and analyzing various artworks, discussions, and practical application through the development of individual projects.
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MUS 2991-3 Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Independent study on special topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MUS 3000 Junior Recital Class
(0 hours)
All music majors are required to enroll in Recital Class for eight semesters. Attendance of Recital Class and additional recitals and concerts is required each semester.
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MUS 3013 Counterpoint I
(3 hours)
A detailed study of 16th-century modal counterpoint in the style of Palestrina, including compositional work and analysis.
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MUS 3023 Counterpoint II
(3 hours)
A detailed study of 18th-century counterpoint in the style of Bach, including compositional and analytical work.
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MUS 3042 Composition III
(2 hours)
Composition combined with orchestration, with emphasis on the most modern techniques available to the composer today. Prerequisite: MUS 2192 .
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MUS 3052 Composition IV
(2 hours)
Composition combined with orchestration, with emphasis on the most modern techniques available to the composer today. Prerequisite: MUS 2192 .
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MUS 3062 Instrumental/Choral Conducting I
(2 hours)
Theory and fundamentals of conducting choral or instrumental music. Section 01 of this course is Instrumental Conducting I. Section 02 of this course is Choral Conducting I.
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MUS 3080 Choral Conducting Seminar
(0 Hours)
This seminar combines one-on-one instructor/student conducting sessions with student rehearsal conducting and performance under the guidance of the instructor. Conducting sessions incorporate technique plus strategy for rehearsals culminating in performance. Music majors only.
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MUS 3082 Choral Conducting Seminar
(2 hours)
This seminar combines one-on-one instructor/student conducting sessions with student rehearsal conducting and performance under the guidance of the instructor. Conducting sessions incorporate technique plus strategy for rehearsals culminating in performance. Music majors only.
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MUS 3113 Introduction to Digital Recording
(3 hours)
Digital audio recording, mixing, and mastering techniques using Pro Tools systems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Same as FLM 3213 .
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MUS 3123 Digital Recording II
(3 hours)
Designed to further students in professional audio recording techniques. Provides for parallels involved in live sound mixing or ‘sound reinforcement.’ Emphasis on sound for picture, i.e. editing, mixing, Foley, SFX, ADR, and time code. Digital recording, editing, and missing concepts to be developed in Pro Tools audio software by Avid. Prerequisite: MUS 3113 /FLM 3213 . Same as FLM 3163 .
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MUS 3163 Elementary Music Education
(3 hours)
Methods and materials for teaching general music in elementary school, grades K-5, with cognitive development and learning styles as a basis for instructional strategy. Includes Orff- Schulwerk, Kodaly, and Dalcroze. Prerequisite: MUS 2023 .
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MUS 3223 Introduction to Film Scoring
(3 hours)
Music and film studies majors only. Introduction to the art and technology of scoring music for film. Students compose original film cues and collaborate with student directors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Same as FLM 3223 .
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MUS 3243 Instrumentation
(3 hours)
Study of all instruments, range, transposition, and timbre. Scoring for sections and full orchestra. Prerequisite: MUS 2023 .
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MUS 3253 Music History I
(3 hours) HCGD
The history of music from Greek classicism through Medieval and Renaissance periods.
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MUS 3263 Music History II
(3 hours) HCGD
The history of music from the Baroque period through pre-classical and classical music.
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MUS 3273 Music History III
(3 hours) HCGD
The history of music from Romantic through contemporary 20th century.
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MUS 3300 Junior Applied Completion
(0 hours)
Completion of required junior applied recital.
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MUS 3413 Scoring Music for Video Games
(3 hours)
Develops technique and skill in composing music for video games and an understanding of the business and how to succeed in it as a career. Students work from a game design concept and compose a series of music cues intended for implementation in the game design. Assignments incorporate various technical and music composition techniques appropriate for games. Prerequisite: FLM 3223 orMUS 3223 . Same as FLM 3413 .
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MUS 3992-3 Independent Study
(2-3 hours)
Independent study on special topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MUS 4000 Senior Recital Class
(0 hours)
All music majors are required to enroll in Recital Class for eight semesters. Attendance of Recital Class and additional recitals and concerts is required each semester.
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MUS 4053 Symphonic Literature
(3 hours)
Selected works important to the development of the symphonic form from 1650 to the present.
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MUS 4092 Marching Band Methods
(2 hours)
Study and application of latest methods, techniques and materials in marching band show design; including creation and development of drill design and musical arrangements for the marching band: off-campus observation required.
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MUS 4100 Composition Seminar
(0 hours)
Weekly seminar presenting topics on the art, techniques, technology, and business of composing music. Corequisite: MUS 1013 .
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MUS 4143 Piano Literature I
(3 hours)
Survey of solo keyboard literature from its beginnings through Beethoven. Historical, technical, theoretical, formal, and stylistic elements of the music are considered.
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MUS 4162 Instrumental/Choral Conducting II
(2 hours)
A continuation of MUS 3062 . Section 01 of this course is Instrumental Conducting II. Section 02 of this course is Choral Conducting II.
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MUS 4183 Film Scoring Workshop
(3 hours)
Music and film studies majors only. Musical scoring of more extended film projects, collaboration with student directors, and participation in a live recording session. Prerequisite: MUS 3223 /FLM 3223 . Same as FLM 4183 .
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MUS 4203 Advanced Composition V
(3 hours)
Advanced orchestration coupled with individual compositional techniques and styles. Usually combined with MUS 4420 and MUS 4430 respectively, leading to a formal performance of the student’s compositions. Prerequisite: MUS 3052 .
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MUS 4213 Advanced Composition VI
(3 hours)
Advanced orchestration coupled with individual compositional techniques and styles. Usually combined with MUS 4420 and MUS 4430 respectively, leading to a formal performance of the student’s compositions. Prerequisite: MUS 3052 .
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MUS 4223 Pedagogy and Performance Repertoire I and II
(3 hours)
Students in this course will ascertain the knowledge and develop the skills necessary to set up a successful teaching studio. Study will include research of repertoire and a study of pedagogical skills.
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MUS 4233 Pedagogy and Performance Repertoire II
(3 hours)
Students in this course will ascertain the knowledge and develop the skills necessary to set up a successful teaching studio. Study will include research of repertoire and a study of pedagogical skills.
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MUS 4273 Opera Literature
(3 hours)
Examines the music, style, and content of specific operas, as well as the significance of these operas to the periods in which they were written and to the present day.
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MUS 4293 Piano Pedagogy
(3 hours)
Discussion and study of teaching techniques for piano including musicianship, teaching observations, establishing a studio, repertoire classes, recitals, contests, and survey of materials from beginning to intermediate level.
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MUS 4343 Piano Literature II
(3 hours)
Continues the study of keyboard literature begun in MUS 4143 and traces solo piano composition from 1827 until the present day.
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MUS 4363 Music in the Secondary Schools
(3 hours)
Procedures of teaching vocal, instrumental, and general music in the secondary schools, as well as philosophy and principles of secondary music curriculum design. Prerequisite for student teaching in music.
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MUS 4393 Jazz Pedagogy
(3 hours)
Concepts, methods, and resources. Examination and comparison of recordings, textbooks, literature, and materials related to the study and teaching of jazz.
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MUS 4400 Senior Applied Completion
(0 hours)
Completion of required senior applied recital.
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MUS 4403 Vocal Pedagogy
(3 hours)
Vocal function, vocal anatomy, and teaching methods, with emphasis on application for both teachers and performers.
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MUS 4413 Vocal Literature
(3 hours)
A detailed examination of the art song, through analysis of music text and performance practices. Emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century repertoire.
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MUS 4420 Compositional Recital Preparation
(0 hours)
Preparation, direction, and rehearsal of a recital of music composed as part of the work in the composition degree program.
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MUS 4430 Compositional Recital Preparation
(0 hours)
Preparation, direction, and rehearsal of a recital of music composed as part of the work in the composition degree program.
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