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115 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.

MUS 101Concert Attendance0

Concert attendance requirement for music majors and minors only. P/NC only. Offered each semester. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
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0
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0
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 102Music Education Seminar0

A seminar designed to provide music education students with consistent practice in conducting, rehearsal techniques, and performing on secondary instruments or voice throughout their major program. All music education majors are required to enroll each semester they are in attendance at WSU. P/NC only. Offered each semester. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 103Music Business Seminar0

A seminar designed to provide a forum for music business majors to come together for discussion and activities centered on topical issues in the field of music business. All music business majors are required to enroll each semester that they are in attendance at WSU. P/NC only. Offered each semester. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 1061Individual Instruction: Piano1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 1062Individual Instruction: Voice1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 1063Individual Instruction: Strings1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 1064Individual Instruction: Woodwinds1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 1065Individual Instruction: Brass1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 1066Individual Instruction: Percussion1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 107Music Technology I3

This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC as MUSC 1601 . Students will investigate the relationship between computer, software, and electronic instruments. Students will investigate basic MIDI concepts in theory and practice. Student will be given individual lab time to create music compositions and audio projects. Grade only. Offered at department discretion. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 108Audio Production I3

This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC as MUSC 1621 . Students will learn basic terminology, theory and practice of modern recording techniques, and become proficient at operating analog and digital recording equipment. Students will be given individual lab time for audio production projects. Grade only. Offered at department discretion. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 109Introduction to Music3

Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Study of the elements of music, fundamental techniques, and formal patterns. Stylistic traits of Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and modern periods. Brief biographies of outstanding composers. Students become familiar with representative works through recordings. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 110Introduction to Jazz3

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). A history of jazz in America, its African and European influences, its emergence as a recognizable art form in the 20th century, and its present-day varieties. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 111Film Music: Art Behind the Scenes3

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). This course will demonstrate the importance of music in perhaps the most important 20th century new entertainment and artistic medium known as “Film.” The course will progress from the early beginnings of the silent screen up to the present day. Students will learn the important, basic musical elements (i.e. melody, rhythm, harmony, etc.) and how composers use them in film scoring. Students will do a “hands-on” project putting music to a film clip. No prior music experience necessary. Laptop required. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 112Musical Culture Along the Mississippi River3

This course will highlight the Mississippi River’s varied cultural and ethnic influences and their emergence as recognizable musical art forms in the 20th century. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 113Women in Music3

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts) and GOAL 7. This course is designed as an exploration into the musical contributions of women throughout documented history. We will discuss the ways in which women have used their agency and perspective to shape musical discourse as performers, composers, teachers, patrons, consumers, and activists. Course material will consider how gender has/continues to impact contributions to both Western and non-Western musical traditions, and genres such as opera, musical theatre, film, and popular music. Prior musical knowledge is not required.An overview of the contributions made by women in creating, performing, teaching, and commissioning music. This course will examine the role of women in Western art and popular music, and in music of non-Western cultures. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 114Global Music Cultures3

Meets GOAL 7 and GOAL 8 A survey of selected global music cultures. Cultures covered are chosen from Africa, India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and the Americas. Designed for the general student as well as the music major and minor. Concert/listening lab required. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 116Music of the Americas3

A survey of Native American music cultures found in different regions of the Americas. Emphasis is placed on examining the music and its role in Native American culture. Designed for the general student as well as the Music Major and Minor. Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 118History of the American Musical Theatre3

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). This course is designed to provide a survey of American Musical Theatre history, tracking the evolution of the form through its various definitive styles and eras while exploring the genre in historical, musical, literary and social terms. Focus on selected musicals and their composers and librettists. No previous musical performing experience required. Grade only. Offered occasionally. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 119Music and Behavior3

Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Students of all degree areas will study and experience the ways music impacts us across our lifespan. Explore the real-life ways music jnteracts with the fields of Music Therapy, Health Sciences, Psychology, Education, Social Work, and more. Participate in hands-on wellness and music performance activities from your headphones to the outdoors. No prior musical experience is required. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 120Introduction to Music Theory3

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). An introduction to the structure and notation of music found in past and current composition. Does not fulfill elective requirements for music major/minor. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 122The History of Rock Music3

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). A history of rock and roll and pop/rock music, its diverse American influences, its emergence as a recognizable style in the 1950s, and its symbiotic relationship with modern society. Grade or P/NC. Offered occasionally. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 136Applied Voice for Instrumentalists1

Individual Instruction: designed to help instrumental music education majors develop and enhance basic vocal skills, including diaphragmatic breath, relaxed throat, tongue, and jaw, resonance, vowel placement, diction, intonation, and tone quality.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
enrollment in all applied lesson series requires instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester.
MUS 137Modern Guitar I1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Students will acquire competencies in guitar performance applicable to a variety of current musical traditions. No prerequisite or prior experience required. This course is designed for the beginning guitarist. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually (usually fall semester). Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 138Modern Guitar II1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts).

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 137 - Modern Guitar I or instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually (usually spring semester).
MUS 141World Music Ensemble1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). World Music Ensemble. P/NC only. Offered at department discretion. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 143Treble Chorus1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Ensemble: open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade only. Offered each semester. Repeatable up to 8 credits. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 161Individual Instruction: Piano1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 162Individual Instruction: Voice1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 163Individual Instruction: Strings1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 164Individual Instruction: Woodwinds1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 165Individual Instruction: Brass1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 166Individual Instruction: Percussion1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 170Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction1

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
MUS 180Electronic Music Production3

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Students will learn to create music by applying basic music theory principles to composition projects in a digital audio workstation. Rhythm, melody, harmony, and form will be examined through creating, performing and responding to electronically produced music in many styles. Some past musical training is helpful. Grade only. Offered at department discretion.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 201Theory I4

Study of the fundamental structures of music, including meter, tonality, intervals, diatonic triads and dominant seventh chords, and melodic organization and texture. Development of aural skills related to these concepts.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Theory Entrance Exam or MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Theory and a declared music major or minor. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 202Theory II4

Application of the concepts studied in

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 201 - Theory I and a declared music major or minor. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 207Music Technology II2

This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC as MUSC 1602 . Continuation of concepts taught in

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 107 - Music Technology I . Grade only. Offered at department discretion. Course Registration
MUS 208Audio Production II3

This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC as MUSC 1622 . Continuation of the concepts taught in

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 108 - Audio Production I . Grade only. Offered at department discretion. Course Registration
MUS 234Class Piano I2

First semester of a sequence designed to develop basic keyboard and musicianship skills in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Instructor permission required. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 235Class Piano II2

Second semester of a sequence designed to further develop basic keyboard and musicianship skills in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Instructor permission required. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 236Class Voice2

Classification of voices, English diction, fundamentals of vocal techniques. Performance of songs in English and Italian. Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 238Guitar Ensemble1

Guitar Ensemble is a performance course. Students will learn how to perform in a chamber ensemble of like instruments, and play literature from several musical periods. This course fulfills the large ensemble requirement for music majors and minors whose primary instrument is guitar.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
admittance to MUS 163 - Individual Instruction: Strings or instructor onsent. Grade only. Offered every semester as demand warrants.
MUS 239Jazz Combo1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Ensemble: open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade only. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 240Percussion Ensemble1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 241Symphonic Wind Ensemble1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 242Orchestra1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Ensemble: Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 243Concert Choir1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Ensemble: Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 244Jazz Ensemble1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 245String Ensemble1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 246Brass Ensemble1

Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 247Woodwind Ensemble1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Ensembles: Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 248Chamber Ensemble1

Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade only. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 249Vocal Chamber Ensemble1

Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 251Symphonic Band1

Meets GOAL 6 (Fine Arts). Open to all students, this course explores contemporary and classic wind band music for amateur and serious musicians. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 261Individual Instruction: Piano1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 262Individual Instruction: Voice1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 263Individual Instruction: Strings1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 264Individual Instruction: Woodwinds1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 265Individual Instruction: Brass1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 266Individual Instruction: Percussion1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 270Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction1

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
MUS 298Foundations and Principles of Music Education2
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 202 - Theory II or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 301Orchestration and Instrumentation2
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV . Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 303Theory III4
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 202 - Theory II and a declared music major. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 305Conducting I2
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 202 - Theory II or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 306Conducting II2
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 305 - Conducting I or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 311Woodwind Techniques I1

Class instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon. History, literature, and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 312String Techniques I1

Class instruction in violin, viola, cello, and bass. History, literature, and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 313Percussion Techniques I1

Class instruction in percussion instruments. History, literature, and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 314Brass Techniques I1

Class instruction in cornet, trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba. History, literature, and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 315Guitar Methods2

Class instruction in guitar and other fretted instruments. History, literature, and teaching methods for music major or minor. Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 316Marching Band Methods2
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 305 - Conducting I and MUS 306 - Conducting II . Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 317Jazz in the Schools2
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 202 - Theory II . Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 320Music for Elementary Teachers1

This course provides the future classroom teacher with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach music in an elementary setting. Students will develop strategies to both teach music and to integrate music into other areas of the curriculum. Students with an adequate background in music should consider

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Junior or senior standing; MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Theory , MUS 137 - Modern Guitar I , MUS 143 - Treble Chorus , or MUS 243 - Concert Choir ; and admission to the Professional Education Sequence. Grade only. Offered each semester.
MUS 322Classroom Music Methods I3

Study of material and methods for classroom music instruction in the public schools. Not applicable toward the BA degree.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
successful completion of guitar and piano proficiencies, admission to the Professional Education Sequence, or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 323Secondary Music Methods3

Study of material and methods for music in the secondary school. Not applicable toward the BA degree.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Successful completion of guitar and piano proficiencies and admission to the Professional Education Sequence. Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 325Teaching Music in the Elementary Classroom1

Study of music materials and teaching methods appropriate for the elementary classroom teacher. Grade only. Offered annually.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 332Classroom Music Methods II3
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 322 - Classroom Music Methods I , successful completion of guitar and piano proficiencies, and admission to the Professional Education Sequence or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 337Accompanying1-2

Survey of accompanying techniques and styles. Assignment to specific accompanying duties.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.
MUS 341Woodwind Techniques II1
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 311 - Woodwind Techniques I or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 342String Techniques II1
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 312 - String Techniques I or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 343Percussion Techniques II1
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 313 - Percussion Techniques I or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 344Brass Techniques II1
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 314 - Brass Techniques I or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 360Individual Instruction: Conducting1
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 306 - Conducting II . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.
MUS 361Individual Instruction: Piano1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 362Individual Instruction: Voice1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 363Individual Instruction: Strings1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 364Individual Instruction: Woodwinds1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 365Individual Instruction: Brass1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 366Individual Instruction: Percussion1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 370Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction1

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
MUS 399Music Internship10

Supervised experience in music business or industry designed by music faculty advisor, work supervisor, and student.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
10
Credits (max)
10
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Successful completion of required music and business courses with a 2.5 GPA or better. P/NC only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 405Advanced Rehearsal Techniques1
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 306 - Conducting II . Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 406Conducting: Advanced Score Study1
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 306 - Conducting II and instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually. Course Registration
MUS 415Vocal Pedagogy2

Techniques and methodologies of voice instruction. Current trends in vocal pedagogy. Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 416Piano Pedagogy2

Survey of schools of playing and teaching throughout the course of the piano’s development. Analysis and comparison of 20th century teaching methods and historical anthologies. Special unit addressing beginner’s needs. Instructor permission required. Grade or P/NC. Offered every three years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 417Instrumental Pedagogy for the Applied Studio1

Techniques and methodologies of instrumental instruction. Each section focuses on a specific instrument/instrument group. Instructor permission required. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 422Choral Ensemble Methods2

Criteria for selection of vocal music, examination of representative music suitable for groups at various levels of development, principals of programming, rehearsal techniques, and organizations. Instructor permission required. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 425Ensemble Methods2

A professional training course for students preparing to teach instrumental music. Study of the philosophy, pedagogy, and administrative concerns of teaching instrumental ensembles at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Instructor permission required. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 461Individual Instruction: Piano1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 462Individual Instruction: Voice1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 463Individual Instruction: Strings1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 464Individual Instruction: Woodwinds1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 465Individual Instruction: Brass1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 466Individual Instruction: Percussion1-2

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Course Registration
MUS 470Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction1

Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
MUS 471Vocal Literature I3
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
△ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 472Vocal Literature II3
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
△ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period and △ MUS 352 - Music from the Classical Period to the Present or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 475Survey of Instrumental Literature and Styles2
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
△ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period . Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
MUS 478Piano Literature II2

Piano literature of the Romantic period (including brief look at Nationalism). Continued developments in instrumental design of piano discussed. Instructor permission required. Grade or P/NC. Offered every three years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 479Piano Literature III2

Piano literature of the Impressionistic and Contemporary (early 20th century to the present) periods. Instructor permission required. Grade only. Offered every three years. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 480Recital1-2

Half recital (1 credit) or full recital (2 credits) of representative literature.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit up to 4 times, for a maximum of 6 credits, depending on the student’s music major(s).
Repeatable up to
4
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
must be enrolled in 300/400-level lessons for half recital or 400-level lessons for full recital. Student must also provide documentation of performances in four noon recitals prior to registration. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. This course may be repeated for credit up to 4 times, for a maximum of 6 credits, depending on the student’s music major(s). Course Registration
MUS 490Music for Today’s Schools: New Ideas in Music Education1-3

This course consists of workshops presenting new ideas or theories, elaborating on new trends in music education, and offering guidelines for improving public school music programs. Course content changes each year. P/NC only. Offered annually. Repeatable. Course Registration

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
MUS 491Independent Studies in Music1-6

Course designed to offer advanced students the opportunity to work in a music area of special interest to them.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.winona.edu
Prerequisite
department permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.

Source: Winona State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61