13 courses with the subject MUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
A weekly assembly of music majors and minors for the purpose of student performance or discussion of topics of significance to musicians. On campus and off-campus concert attendance is required. Note: This course is designated as repeatable.
Music Ensembles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8 SEMESTERS IN ENSEMBLES; UP TO 2 SEMESTERS MAY BE SMALL ENSEMBLES. A MINIMUM OF 6 SEMESTERS TAKEN FOR CREDIT.) Private or Group Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–4 (PIANO SECONDARY STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN PRIVATE OR GROUP PIANO UNTIL THE PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM IS PASSED. VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL SECONDARY STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN PRIVATE OR GROUP PIANO UNTIL THE PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM IS PASSED.) Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Composition Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 cr
(PQ: declared music major or minor [Composition, Music BA/BS, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Composition minor, Music minor, Songwriting minor]) A course designed to assist the student in the development of pedagogical skills and proficiency on woodwind instruments. Application of foundational principles to teaching materials and performance situations is included. Meets two hours per week.
(PQ: declared music major or minor [Composition, Music BA/BS, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Composition minor, Music minor, Songwriting minor]) A course designed to assist the student in the development of pedagogical skills and proficiency on brass instruments. Application of foundational principles to teaching materials and performance situations is included. Meets two hours per week. of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
(PQ: declared music major or minor [Composition, Music BA/BS, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Composition minor, Music minor, Songwriting minor]) A course designed to assist the student in the development of pedagogical skills and proficiency on percussion instruments. Application of foundational principles to teaching materials and performance situations is included. Meets two hours per week.
Piano Performance Specialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 cr
(PQ: two semesters of private voice lessons as a major or consent of instructor) One class and one lab per week. Study and application of 1 cr the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its guidelines for usage in singing Italian and English vocal literature. Practical application will occur in the lab class through individual and group coaching of singing and speaking.
(PQ: C- or better in MUS3101 or consent of instructor) One class and one lab per week. Study and application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its guidelines for usage in singing German and French vocal literature. Practical application will occur in the lab class through individual and group coaching of singing and speaking.
(PQ: sophomore music major or consent of instructor) Procedures for teaching keyboard fundamentals and musicianship for private and class lessons, including a survey and analysis of current developmental psychologies, teaching methods and materials for beginning students. Includes practical experience in individual piano teaching.
Upper-level music electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Select one of the following:
(PQ: Successful completion of the Music Major Progress Interview, or consent of instructor; vocal performance specialization students to take concurrently with MUS4841) A study of the basics of vocal production for singing and speaking: volition, body alignment, respiration, phonation, registration, resonation, articulation, and coordination. Anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism and its processes for vocal production. Mind-body integration concepts. Introductory information and techniques for healthy and efficient singing and speaking. Includes some out-of-class observations. Prerequisite for registration in MUS4405 for B.M.E. Piano Majors with Voice Emphasis is the completion of the minimum vocal proficiency requirements.
Upper-level music electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 *VOCAL PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH MUS4405 Instrumental Performance Specialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 cr
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Source: University of Northwestern-St Paul's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
