B-W: Music Courses

Music in the Liberal Arts MUL courses are designed for non-music majors and require no previous musical experience or prerequisites except as indicated below. Private lessons for non-music majors are available for an additional tuition fee as staffing permits. Auditions are required. See MUS 101F-102F. Participation in Conservatory ensembles is encouraged. Audition required. See MUS 170F, 171F.
MUL	131F	GUITAR CLASS		*One credit hour*
Instruction in playing primary chords in several keys, strumming patterns to accompany singing, and a repertoire of songs from the folk, popular, and patriotic literature. Use of bass guitar and amplification included. Prior experience in reading music helpful but not required. Use of personally owned instruments advised. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUL	132F	INTERMEDIATE GUITAR CLASS		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUL 131F or consent of instructor
Class instruction to further develop technique and broaden styles introduced in MUS 131F. Barre chords, note reading, accompaniment of singing, playing by ear, transposition, and finger picking are among topics for study. Offered spring semester; may not be offered every year.
MUL	135F	VOICE CLASS		*One credit hour*
Introduction to the basic elements of singing, including physiological aspects of the singing process, diction principles based on the International Phonetic Alphabet, and expressive techniques. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUL	136F	INTERMEDIATE VOICE CLASS		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUL 135F or consent of instructor
Class instruction to further develop technique introduced in MUL 135F. Continued emphasis on development of individual singing skills. Offered spring semester.
MUL	137F	PIANO CLASS		*One credit hour*
Piano for non-music majors who have had little or no piano experience. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUL	138F	INTERMEDIATE PIANO CLASS		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUL 137F or consent of instructor
Class instruction to further the development of technical and musical skills introduced in MUL 137F. Includes playing in major and minor keys, sight-reading, improvisation, harmonization, and appropriate technical studies and literature. Offered spring semester; may not be offered every year.
MUL	171IF	THE ART OF LISTENING TO MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
An introductory course designed for the non-music major, with the goal of becoming familiar with representative masterpieces of classical music. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUL	172IF	MUSIC APPRECIATION		*Three credit hours*
An introduction to music and its basic elements, focusing on the interaction of these elements in musical styles. Content includes a survey of historical periods with emphasis on stylistic characteristics to inform the knowledgeable listener. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUL	173F	MUSICAL STYLES I: BAROQUE & CLASSICAL MUSIC		*Three credit hours*
A survey of the music and composers of the Baroque and Classical style periods with an emphasis on identification of characteristic stylistic elements and modern programming of these works. May not be offered every year.
MUL	174F	MUSICAL STYLES II: ROMANTIC & 20^TH CENTURY MUSIC		*Three credit hours*
A survey of the music and composers of the Romantic and 20^th Century style periods with an emphasis on identification of characteristic stylistic elements and modern programming of these works. May not be offered every year.
MUL	178IF	WORLD MUSIC		*Three credit hours*
The study of the music of non-Western and Western cultures. Participants study the music of other peoples, thereby gaining an understanding of their culture, mores, and traditions. The different functions music serves in a society are also considered. Study includes music from people of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Students become acquainted with the music of these cultures through listening, reading and other outside assignments, class discussion, and concert attendance. May not be offered every year.
MUL	192	MUSIC IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM		*Three credit hours*
Required of all elementary education majors. May not be applied to the humanities requirement.
Students will develop strategies for teaching music to children who are three through eight years of age. Classroom time will be spent exploring child development, learning a wide range of repertoire, and fining developmentally appropriate ways to help young children be expressive with music. Supervised clinical and field experiences and/or lab class required. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUL	212F	JAZZ IMPROVISATION		*Two credit hours*
Development of basic improvisational skills. Some performance background necessary. Offered spring semester.
MUL	228FD	JAZZ HISTORY		*Two credit hours*
A survey of jazz from its origins through Dixieland and Ragtime to the present. Offered fall semester.
MUL	417	ELECTRONIC MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
Survey of the evolution of electro-mechanical means of creating music with a focus on contemporary technology. Topics include hardware, software, MIDI, sequencing, sampling, and multimedia applications. May not be offered every year. Music as Conservatory Study
MUS courses are designed for music majors and minors only, with the exception of MUS 170F Major Ensembles and MUS 171F Elective Ensembles. Non-music majors may enroll in other MUS courses only by consent of the Conservatory Assistant Director.
MUS	001	PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE		*Zero credit hours*
Attendance of a minimum number of performances each semester. See individual program requirements.
MUS	002	DEPARTMENTAL RECITAL		*Zero credit hours*
Attendance of scheduled departmental recitals. See individual program requirements.
MUS	050	INDEPENDENT STUDY		*Credit hours to be arranged*
See Independent Study Program, Section II
MUS	070	INTERNSHIP		*Credit hours to be arranged*
See Internship Program, Section II
MUS	259,359,459		FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION	*Credit hours to be arranged*
See FSC Program, Section II.
MUS	101F, 102F, 201F, 202F, 301F, 302F, 401F, 402F		PRIVATE LESSONS	*One to four credit hours*
Prerequisite: Entry-level audition; for subsequent levels- previous level.
Performance studies, available in all orchestral instruments, keyboard instruments, guitar, or voice. Credit hours and repertoire requirements assigned according to student�s degree program. All levels offered fall and spring semesters. Core skills addressed include critical thinking and quantitative literacy.
MUS	106,107	HARMONY 1, 2		*Two credit hours each*
Prerequisite for MUS 106 = successful completion of entering placement examinations; for MUS 107 = MUS 106
A comprehensive study of tonal harmony, approached through analysis, part writing, and keyboard exercises. Includes use of computerized notation programs. MUS 106 offered fall semester; MUS 107 offered spring semester.
MUS	111,112	INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION 1, 2		*One credit hour each*
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
An introduction to musical composition, employing the smaller forms in a variety of styles. MUS 111 offered fall semester; MUS 112 offered spring semester.
MUS	116,117	SOLFEGE/EURHYTHMICS 1, 2		*Two credit hours each*
Prerequisite for MUS 116 = successful completion of entering placement examinations; for MUS 117 = MUS 106 and MUS 116
A comprehensive study of musical notation, ear training, sight-singing, and the development of musical memory. Skills developed include reading ability in the various clefs and rhythmic, melodic, and contrapuntal dictation. MUS 116 offered fall semester; MUS 117 offered spring semester.
MUS	130	INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION		*One credit hour*
A survey of American education and music education history, with an emphasis on music teaching and philosophy, school structure and governance, diversity and multicultural education, current approaches, and professional ethics. Supervised clinical and field experiences required. Offered fall semester.
MUS	131F	GUITAR CLASS		*One credit hour*
Instruction in playing primary chords in several keys, strumming patterns to accompany singing, and a repertoire of songs from the folk, popular, and patriotic literature. Use of bass guitar and amplification included. Use of personally owned instruments advised. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	132F	INTERMEDIATE GUITAR CLASS		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 131F or consent of instructor
Class instruction to further develop technique and broaden styles introduced in MUS 131F. Barre chords, note reading, accompaniment of singing, playing by ear, transposition, and finger picking are among topics for study. Offered spring semester; may not be offered every year.
MUS	135	VOICE CLASS		*One credit hour*
Introduction to the basic elements of singing, including physiological aspects of the singing process, diction principles based on the International Phonetic Alphabet, and expressive techniques. Emphasis on development of individual singing skills. Offered fall semester.
MUS	136	GROUP VOCAL TECHNIQUES		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 135 or MUS 140
Class instruction in group vocal technique with emphasis on the development of diagnostic and pedagogical skills as appropriate in the choral ensemble. Special focus will be given to the needs of the adolescent singer. Five hours of supervised clinical and field experience required. Offered spring semester.
MUS	137,138	KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP 1, 2		*One credit hour each*
Prerequisite for MUS 138 = MUS 137
Class instruction in sight-reading and other basic keyboard skills for the non-piano music major. Open to music majors only. MUS 137 offered fall semester; MUS 138 offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	140	SINGERS� PHONETICS		*One credit hour*
The study of the International Phonetic Alphabet applied to singing in English, Italian, French and German. Offered fall semester.
MUS	141	SINGERS� DICTION1		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 140
Continued development of the skills acquired in MUS 140, with specialized work in English and Italian. Offered spring semester.
MUS	145	MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE PERFORMANCE		*One credit hour*
An intensive introduction to techniques for acting for the stage, with a specific objective of creating a language and style for Music Theatre Performance. The fundamental principles of action--objective and obstacle, the idea of given circumstances, and non-contemporary, hyper-realistic performance choices are explored.
MUS	146	MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 2: INTRO TO MUSIC THEATRE TECHNIQUES		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 145 or consent of instructor
Application of fundamental skills acquired in the first semester to the performance of Music Theatre repertoire. Song interpretation, self-presentation, and specific performance choices are explored.
MUS	147	OPERA WORKSHOP 1		*One credit hour*
Fundamental aspects of the craft of acting for the stage are introduced and applied to practical acting assignments. Special emphasis placed on developing a physical understanding of how to use the performance space. The semester will culminate in a fully staged program of scenes.
MUS	148	OPERA WORKSHOP 2		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 147 or consent of instructor
Further development of principles explored in the first semester, including performance projects of a more complex nature. Self-revelatory performance work, scripted scene-work, contact improvisation, and detailed character research and analysis. The semester will culminate in a fully staged program of scenes.
MUS	151	INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY		*Two credit hours*
Provides an overview of the profession including terminology, history, and practical application of music therapy for various client populations. Assessment of personal qualities necessary to become a music therapist is an ongoing process of the class. Observations of music therapists and those in related fields are required in addition to class work. Offered spring semester.
MUS	170F	MAJOR ENSEMBLES		*One credit hour*
B-W SINGERS
COLLEGE CHOIR
CONCERT WIND ENSEMBLE
MOTET CHOIR
SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WOMEN�S CHOIR
Participation in rehearsals and performances with a large ensemble. Core skills addressed include critical thinking, quantitative literacy, and teamwork. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	171F	ELECTIVE ENSEMBLES		*One credit hour*
BRASS CHOIR
COLLEGIUM MUSICUM
JAZZ BAND
JAZZ COMBO
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Participation in rehearsals and performances with an elective ensemble. May not be used to fulfill major ensemble requirement. Core skills addressed include critical thinking, quantitative literacy, and teamwork. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	181,182	SIGHT-READING 1, 2		*One credit hour each*
Prerequisite for MUS 182 = MUS 181
Required of piano performance majors in the first year; piano minors may enroll with consent of the instructor. Development of fundamental prima-vista and quick-preparation reading skills for pianists. MUS 181 offered fall semester; MUS 182 offered spring semester.
MUS	206, 207	HARMONY 3, 4		*Two credit hour each*
Prerequisite for MUS 206 = MUS 107; for MUS 207 = MUS 206
A continuation of MUS 107, with emphasis on harmonic and melodic chromatics. Non-functional harmonic concepts, advanced aspects of popular music chord symbols, and jazz harmonic practices are introduced. The final segment emphasizes 20th century musical practices. MUS 206 offered fall semester; MUS 207 offered spring semester.
MUS	208	MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES OF THE MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE		*Four credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS-206 and MUS-216
An exploration of the compositional styles, techniques, and processes commonly used in musical theatre scores and their relation to similar techniques found in contemporary and past art music through examination of conceptual theory, performance, and recognition.
MUS	212	JAZZ IMPROVISATION		*Two credit hours*
The development of basic improvisational skills. Some performance background necessary. Offered spring semester.
MUS	213	JAZZ ARRANGING/COMPOSITION		*Two credit hours*
Fundamental techniques in arranging and composition for the jazz idiom. Analysis of stylistic approaches, compositional devices, and instrumentation. Weekly compositional and/or arranging projects required. Offered in alternate years.
MUS	216, 217	SOLFEGE 3, 4		*Two credit hours each*
Prerequisite for MUS 216 = MUS 107 and MUS 117; for MUS 217 = MUS 206 and MUS 216
A continuation of MUS 117. Dictation includes four-part counterpoint. The final segment emphasizes 20th century techniques. MUS 216 offered fall semester; MUS 217 offered spring semester.
MUS	221I	LISTENING TO MUSICS OF THE WORLD		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: Music majors and minors only
The art of listening through an introduction to the music of Western and non-Western cultures. Study includes music from the people of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. The study of timbre, rhythm, form, and melody is used to develop and refine the listening skills of class participants. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	222I	MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE 1 Music of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 221I or the ability to read music and consent of instructor
A study of stylistic developments and representative masterworks of the Medieval and Renaissance eras in the Western world. Music is studied in its cultural and historical contexts. Includes significant listening, score study, and written work. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	228D	HISTORY OF JAZZ		*Two credit hours*
A survey of jazz from its origins through Dixieland and Ragtime to the present. Offered fall semester.
MUS	230	CLASSROOM INSTRUMENTS		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 130; PSY 110, 205; EDU 103
Class instruction in guitar, lap dulcimer, autoharp, recorder (soprano, alto, and tenor), and pitched and non-pitched small percussion instruments with emphasis on the development of playing skills, the understanding of pedagogical techniques and materials, and the ability to play and teach these instruments in a group setting. Offered fall semester.
MUS	231	BRASS CLASS		*Two credit hours*
Class instruction in trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone horn, and tuba, with emphasis on the development of individual performance skills and diagnostic pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Offered spring semester.
MUS	232	WOODWIND CLASS		*Two credit hours*
Class instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon, with emphasis on the development of individual performance skills and diagnostic pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Offered fall semester.
MUS	233	STRING CLASS		*Two credit hours*
Class instruction in violin, viola, cello, and bass, with emphasis on the development of individual performance skills and diagnostic pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	234	PERCUSSION CLASS		*One or two credit hours*
Class instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on the development of individual playing skills and the understanding of pedagogical techniques and materials. Supervised clinical and field experiences and lab class required. Vocal-emphasis music education majors enroll for one credit hour. Offered in spring semester for music education; Offered in alternate years for music therapy majors.
MUS	235	GENERAL MUSIC METHODS		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: EDU 201; MUS 230; PSY 205
The study of methods and materials for teaching music to children, pre-K through high school. Includes child development, music behaviors (performing, creating, listening, analyzing), music teaching philosophies and approaches, planning and assessment, and the use of technology, and the sequencing of skills in general music settings across various populations. Supervised clinical and field experiences, 15 hours of field experiences, and lab class required. Offered spring semester.
MUS	237, 238	KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP 3, 4		*One credit hour each*
Prerequisite for MUS 237 = MUS 138; for MUS 238 = MUS 237
Class instruction in functional piano skills including melody harmonization, figured-bass realization, improvisation, score reading, sight-reading, and transposition. Emphasis on spontaneous music making and ensemble playing. Both courses offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	240	SINGERS� DICTION 2		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 140
Continued development of skills acquired in MUS 140, with specialized work in French. Offered fall semester.
MUS	241	SINGERS� DICTION 3		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 140
Continued development of skills acquired in MUS 140, with specialized work in German. Offered spring semester.
MUS	245	MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 3: ACTING FOR MUSIC THEATRE		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 146 or consent of instructor
The study of scripts, and how language is used to create the world of the play. Weekly analytical assignments and close and active work with text required. Course work culminates in the performance of classical scene work.
MUS	246	MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP 4: AUDITION TECHNIQUES		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 245 or consent of instructor
Development of practical skills in the art of the music theatre audition under professional conditions. Emphasis on auditioning for shows currently touring or running on Broadway and learning how to prepare, choose material, dress, and behave in a professional audition environment.
MUS	247	OPERA WORKSHOP 3		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 148 or consent of instructor
An introduction to the fundamentals of score preparation, language idioms and accents, music learning and memorization techniques, and rehearsal expectations and etiquette. Emphasis on discovering the impact and effectiveness that various styles of clothing and footwear have on body posture, alignment and character deportment. Special attention will be given to the process of learning and performing arias through numerous in-class workshops.
MUS	248	OPERA WORKSHOP 4		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 247 or consent of instructor
Continuation of the development of operatic stagecraft. Focus on detailed scene work, score analysis and character building. Special attention to the process of learning and performing recitative and ensembles through numerous in-class workshops and scene work. This semester will culminate in a fully staged program of opera scenes.
MUS	251	RECREATIONAL MUSIC: PROGRAMMING AND LEADERSHIP		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor
Development of a repertoire of activities to provide a foundation for initial field work experiences. Adaptation of activities and instruments, basic assessment of client interests and needs, and evaluation of observations are required. Offered fall semester.
MUS	252	MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICUM		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor
Experiences working in a community agency, each experience including a musical and behavioral assessment of the group or individual, the development and implementation of ongoing treatment procedures and evaluation. May be repeated for credit; a minimum of three practica required. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	260	INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY: STRINGS		*One credit hour*
Development of pedagogical techniques in the principal performing area. Opportunities for teaching experiences provided. May not be offered every year.
MUS	263	SEMINAR		*Variable credit*
Specialized treatment of particular subjects. May not be offered every year.
MUS	270	CHAMBER MUSIC		*One credit hour*
Rehearsal and performance of chamber music under faculty guidance. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	281, 282	PIANO PEDAGOGY 1, 2		*Two credit hours each*
Prerequisite for MUS 282 = MUS 281
The study of elementary, intermediate, and advanced piano methods and materials, with emphasis on teaching techniques, pedagogical philosophy and the integration of theory, musicianship, ear-training, and sight-reading into the private lesson environment. Includes observation of private teachers and supervised student teaching. Offered in alternate years.
MUS	283	COLLABORATIVE PIANO		*One credit hour*
Required of sophomore, junior and senior B.M. Piano Performance majors; others by consent of instructor only. The study of key elements of effective collaborative performing, current career and artistic issues, practice and rehearsal techniques, and repertoire, with emphasis on duo works for piano and instrument/voice. Ongoing work with a minimum of one vocalist and one instrumentalist plus one recital performance required. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	291	INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING		*Two credit hours*
Fundamental techniques of choral and instrumental conducting, including basic beat patterns, preparatory motions, cues, and releases. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	292	CHORAL CONDUCTING		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 291
Intermediate conducting techniques specific to choral conducting. Offered spring semester.
MUS	293	INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 291
Intermediate conducting techniques specific to instrumental conducting. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	303	PARTIAL JUNIOR RECITAL		*One-half credit hour*
Prerequisite: Approval of department
Preparation and performance of a half-length recital program at the junior level. Repertoire chosen to represent technical achievement and a variety of musical styles. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	306, 307	FORM AND ANALYSIS		*Two credit hours each*
Prerequisite for MUS 306 = MUS 207 or consent of instructor. For MUS 307 = MUS 306
Study of the motive, phrase, period, binary and ternary forms, sectional and continuous variations, sonata form, rondo and sonata-rondo, fugue, and free design. Emphasis on the historical development of these forms. The final segment focuses on analysis of the structure, function, and interrelations of all musical components. MUS 306 offered fall semester; MUS 307 offered spring semester.
MUS	308	EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 207
A systematic study of important contrapuntal techniques of the 18th century. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	311, 312	COMPOSITION		*Three credit hours each*
Prerequisite for MUS 311 = MUS 112; for MUS 312 = MUS 311
Development of compositional skills through work with traditional and 20th century styles in both small and large forms and for various media. May be repeated for credit. MUS 311 offered in fall semester; MUS 312 offered in spring semester.
MUS	313,314	ORCHESTRATION 1,2		*Two credit hours and one credit hour respectively*
Prerequisite for MUS 314 = MUS 313
An introduction to the instruments of the modern symphonic orchestra and study of basic scoring methods. In the second semester, advanced orchestration techniques and study of scoring in different stylistic periods. Applied scoring and preparation of score and parts required. MUS 313 offered in fall semester; MUS 314 offered in spring semester.
MUS	315	ARRANGING		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 207, 217
Development of skills in organizing technical and expressive musical elements. Focus on arranging music for a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles of differing levels of ability. May not be offered every year.
MUS	316, 317	ADVANCED KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP 1, 2		*One credit hour each*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Jury 4 proficiency exam
The study of three and four part figured bass, melody harmonization, and score reading at the keyboard. May not be offered every year.
MUS	318	CREATING MUSIC		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 207, 217
The development of functional skills in improvisation, composition, instrumentation, and arranging for use in educational, liturgical, and other community-based settings. May not be offered every year.
MUS	321I	MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE 2 Music of the Baroque and the Classical Eras		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 221I or the ability to read music and consent of instructor
A study of stylistic developments and representative masterworks of the Baroque and Classical eras in the Western world. Music is studied in its cultural and historical contexts. Includes significant listening, score study, and written work. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	322I	MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE 3 Music of the Romantic Era and the 20th Century		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 221I or the ability to read music and consent of instructor
A study of stylistic developments and representative masterworks of the Romantic era and the 20th century in the Western world. Music is studied in its cultural and historical contexts. Includes significant listening, score study, and written work. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	325	INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN MUSIC		*One credit hour*
Introduces students to the nature of research in music. Through the study of the ways in which music information is created, disseminated, and organized, students will learn to locate, organize, evaluate, and use information. Skills learned will be applicable across disciplines. Music history and music theory majors will prepare for the senior project by developing a prospectus of their paper. Offered spring semester.
MUS	326	HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
An historical survey of music performed and composed in the United States from the arrival of the earliest Spanish and English colonists to the present. May not be offered every year.
MUS	327I	HISTORY OF OPERA		*Two credit hours*
An examination of opera from its origins in the 17th century to the present. Offered fall semester.
MUS	331	CHORAL MUSIC METHODS		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 201; MUS 235; PSY 205
The study of methods and materials for teaching instrumental music to students, grade 4 through high school. Includes the child singing voice, the changing voice, adolescent and late adolescent vocal development, curriculum and planning, repertoire, arranging, improvisation, and technology. Additional focus on performance settings, standard assessment, program administration, specialized learning, adjudicated events, behavior management, recruiting, and public relations. Supervised clinical and experiences, 15 hours of field experiences, and lab class required. Offered fall semester.
MUS	332	INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC METHODS		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisites: EDU 201; MUS 235; PSY 205
The study of methods and materials for teaching instrumental music to students, grade 4 through high school, from a comprehensive musicianship perspective. Includes the late-adolescent development, curriculum and planning, repertoire, arranging, improvisation, and technology. Includes the beginning instrumentalist, starting and planning the instrumental program, instrument testing, adolescent and late adolescent development, curriculum and planning, repertoire, arranging, improvisation, and technology. Additional focus on performance settings, standard assessment, program administration, specialized learning, adjudicated events, behavior management, recruiting, and public relations. Supervised clinical and experiences, 15 hours of field experiences, and lab class required. Offered spring semester.
MUS	335	CHOREOGRAPHY FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR		*One credit hour*
Prerequisites: HPE 141W - any basic level dance class
Basic choreography and stage techniques, including spatial design, using age-appropriate dance skills for age three through grade 12. May not be offered every year.
MUS	336	MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES		*One credit hour*
A detailed examination of the various elements involved in the marching band curriculum, including basic skills and the instructional techniques of marching and maneuvering, parade and field execution, drill design, auxiliary groups, and competition. Field experience required. May not be offered every year.
MUS	337	LISTENING PEDAGOGY		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: PSY 205 or consent of instructor
Approaches to developing listening skills with elementary and secondary school students. Emphasis on guiding student attention to individual musical ideas and on sustaining listeners attention throughout entire works. May not be offered every year.
MUS	338	MULTICULTURAL MUSIC EDUCATION		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: First-year theory sequence and MUS 221
Content includes: social-economic and historical background of different cultures, the connections between cultures and music, making musical instruments, the use of folk and traditional musical activities across diverse populations. Supervised clinical and field experiences required. May not be offered every year.
MUS	342, 343	VOCAL LITERATURE 1, 2		*Two credit hours each*
Study of vocal recital literature, focusing on the Lied, French melodie, and British and American art song. Some Russian and Czech literature included. Courses alternate in the spring semester.
MUS	345	MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 5: ADVANCED SCENE WORK/ NEW SONGWRITER�S SHOWCASE		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 246 or consent of instructor
Study of advanced music theatre repertoire in a scene work context; rehearsal and performance of a showcase of new unpublished work written for Music Theatre by emerging composers.
MUS	346	MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP 6: ADVANCED ACTING FOR MUSIC THEATRE		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 345 or consent of instructor
Study of commercial acting techniques including on-camera and ear-prompter. Rehearsal and performance of advanced monologue and scene material.
MUS	347	OPERA WORKSHOP 5		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 248 or consent of instructor
An introduction to the 17^th and 18^th Century operatic styles of presentation, acting techniques and historical sources unique this period of opera. Techniques and process of historically accurate character building audition techniques and age appropriate aspects of the business of opera such as Young artist/ summer programs, job searching, professional contacts and building strong collegial relationships will be explored. The course will culminate with a public opera scenes performance.
MUS	348	OPERA WORKSHOP 6		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 347 or consent of instructor
Same content as above with focus on the operatic styles of presentation, acting techniques and historical sources unique to the 19^th and 20^th centuries.
MUS	351	MUSIC THERAPY IN PSYCHIATRY AND REHABILITATION		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor
Clinical methods as they relate to working with psychiatric, geriatric, medical, neurologically impaired, and addicted clients. Offered fall semester.
MUS	352	MUSIC THERAPY WITH THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED		*Three credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor
Clinical practice as it relates to working with mentally retarded, autistic, sensory-impaired, physically challenged, and learning-disabled clients. Offered in alternate years.
MUS	353	PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN MUSIC THERAPY		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor
Focus on program planning, scheduling, budgeting, and public relations strategies. Procedures of documentation, standards of practice, codes of ethics, and legislative issues relating to the practice of music therapy included. Offered in alternate years.
MUS	363	SEMINAR		*Variable credit*
Specialized treatment of particular subjects. May not be offered every year.
MUS	381, 382	PIANO LITERATURE 1, 2		*Two credit hours each*
A survey of keyboard literature from Elizabethan times to the present. Offered in alternate years.
MUS	385	PREPARATION FOR THE CHURCH MUSICIAN		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: Piano or organ primary; others by consent of instructor
The development of basic skills for planning and playing a church service. Required for organ primaries. May not be offered every year.
MUS	403	PARTIAL SENIOR RECITAL		*One-half credit hour*
Prerequisite: Approval of department
Preparation and performance of a half-length recital program at the senior level. Repertoire chosen to represent technical achievement and a variety of musical styles. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	404	FULL SENIOR RECITAL		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: Approval of department
Preparation and performance of a full-length recital program at the senior level. Repertoire chosen to represent technical achievement and a variety of musical styles. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	405	LECTURE PRESENTATION		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: Approval of department
Preparation and performance of a lecture program at the senior level. Subject chosen to correspond with required Senior Research Project in Music Theory or Music History and Literature. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	408	SIXTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 207 and MUS 222I
A systematic study concentrating on music of Palestrina and his contemporaries. Offered in alternate years.
MUS	411	CONTEMPORARY NOTATION		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 207 or the consent of instructor
The study of new notational devices and problems of score preparation. May not be offered every year.
MUS	413	STRUCTURE AND INTERPRETATION		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 307 or the consent of instructor
Structural analysis as applied to musical expression. Study of ways the structure of music informs its interpretation and performance. May not be offered every year.
MUS	415	TECHNIQUES OF SERIAL COMPOSITION		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 207
Written and analytical skills in twelve-tone composition, with special emphasis on the contributions of Schoenberg, Berg, Webern, and Babbitt. May not be offered every year.
MUS	416	LAYER ANALYSIS		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 307
Techniques of analysis presented according to the principles of Schenker, Salzer, and Cogan. May not be offered every year.
MUS	417	ELECTRONIC MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
Survey of the evolution of electro-mechanical means of creating music with a focus on contemporary technology. Topics include hardware, software, MIDI, sequencing, sampling, and multimedia applications. May not be offered every year.
MUS	418	SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC THEORY 1		*One credit hour*
MUS	419	SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC THEORY 2		*One credit hour*
In-depth analysis and supporting research of a major work of symphonic proportions or a group of shorter works. Use of several analytical approaches expected. First semester: Completion of majority of research. Second semester: Completion of major paper in compliance with departmental requirements.
MUS	421	SPECIAL STUDIES IN RENAISSANCE MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 222I or consent of instructor
Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.
MUS	422	SPECIAL STUDIES IN BAROQUE MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 321I or consent of instructor
Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.
MUS	423	SPECIAL STUDIES IN THE MUSIC OF J.S. BACH		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Divided into minimesters. First minimester includes study of works to be performed in the annual Bach Festival and may be repeated for credit. Second minimester undertakes a study of Bach and his world and may not be repeated for credit. May not be offered every year.
MUS	424	SPECIAL STUDIES IN 18th CENTURY CLASSICISM		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 321I or consent of instructor
Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.
MUS	425	SPECIAL STUDIES IN 19th CENTURY MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 322I or consent of instructor
Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.
MUS	426	SPECIAL STUDIES IN 20th CENTURY MUSIC		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 322I or consent of instructor
Topics to be selected. May not be offered every year.
MUS	428	SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC HISTORY 1		*One credit hour*
MUS	429	SENIOR RESEARCH IN MUSIC HISTORY 2		*One credit hour*
In-depth analysis and supporting research of a major work, composer, or style period. Use of several analytical approaches expected. First semester: Completion of majority of research. Second semester: Completion of major paper in compliance with departmental requirements.
MUS	438	RESEARCH IN MUSIC EDUCATION		*One credit hour*
Study of basic materials and techniques in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. May not be offered every year.
MUS	442,443	VOCAL PEDAGOGY 1,2		*Two credit hours and one credit hour respectively*
Prerequisite for MUS 443 = MUS 442
The study of technical functions of singing, combining historical pedagogy with current research in the acoustics and physiology of the human voice. Vocal exercises, problem solving techniques, and development of a personal philosophy of voice training are included. Includes observation of private teachers and supervised student teaching. Offered in alternate years.
MUS	445	MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP: PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF MUSIC THEATRE/ MUSICAL-IN-CONCERT		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 346 or consent of instructor
Rehearsal and performance of an in-concert Music Theatre piece, often with the composer in residence, in a professional environment. A professional-quality self-presentation package (headshots and resumes), and strategies for interacting with agents and casting directors will be developed.
MUS	446	MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP: SHOWCASE		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 445 or consent of instructor
Creation, rehearsal, and performance of professional Agent Showcase presented in New York City near the end of the final semester. Students learn strategies for optimizing agent interviews and handling themselves as professionals in a professional context.
MUS	447	OPERA WORKSHOP 7		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 348 or consent of instructor
Application and development of techniques learned in the 100 thru 300 level classes with the aim of developing full roles in the process. Focus on the development of advanced audition techniques geared toward graduate school and summer festival/young artist program auditions. The course culminates in a public opera scenes performance.
MUS	448	OPERA WORKSHOP 8		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: MUS 447 or consent of instructor
A continuation of the work in MUS 447 focusing on different operatic repertoire.
MUS	451	PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC 1		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 151 or consent of instructor
An overview of current research in music learning, music preference, acoustics, influence of music on listener behavior, and measurement of music achievement and performance. Offered fall semester.
MUS	452	RESEARCH SEMINAR IN MUSIC THERAPY		*Two credit hours*
Prerequisite: MUS 451
Practical exposure to research methods. Independent research projects incorporating the most common methods of data analysis and test design required. Offered spring semester.
MUS	454	INTERNSHIP		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: Senior Music Therapy majors only; successful completion of all coursework
Six months of full-time clinical experience in an AMTA-approved facility. Documentation and special research projects included according to the clinical internship training plan. Must be completed within two years following conclusion of course work.
MUS	463	SEMINAR		*Variable credit*
Specialized treatment of particular subjects. May not be offered every year.
MUS	492	CONDUCTING SEMINAR		*One credit hour*
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Advanced score study and discussion of technical and musical conducting issues and administrative responsibilities. Some large-ensemble conducting opportunities possible. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MUS	493	CONDUCTING APPRENTICESHIP		*One credit hour*
Score preparation, rehearsal observation, and some large-ensemble conducting under the guidance of a master conductor. Offered fall and spring semesters.

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