76 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 101Student Recitals0
Departmental student recitals give students an opportunity to perform for one another and the faculty. Performance Health and Recital Etiquette will be discussed. All students must perform at least once in a recital per semester. Students must successfully pass six semesters of Recital Attendance in order to graduate. Offered: F; S.
Develops ability in sight singing and music dictation, including recognition of intervals and rhythmic, melodic dictation. The course is taken concurrently with
A continuation of MUS 103 , the course develops aural and visual techniques through ear training, dictation, and sight singing. The course is taken concurrently with
MUS 108Music Theory I: Introduction to Functional Harmony2
A brief review of the elements of music (notation, meter, and major and minor key signatures) leads to an introduction of the function of primary chords in a tonal context. Skills include analysis and composition of homophonic music using tonic, dominant, and subdominant harmony. The course is taken concurrently with
A study of two-voice counterpoint using a modified species technique develops an understanding of voice leading during the common practice period. The second half of the course completes a survey of diatonic, functional harmony including triads built on all scale degrees and the dominant seventh chord. Skills include analysis and composition of music using all course materials. The course is taken concurrently with
Group instruction in beginning piano for music majors whose principal performing medium is voice, or an orchestral or band instrument. Sight-reading and improvisation are included. This course is open to all majors. Offered: F; S.
Group instruction in Class Piano II is for music majors whose principal performing medium is voice, or an orchestral or band instrument. Sight-reading and improvisation are included. Continuation of the skills introduced in MUS 110 . Offered: F; S.
Group instruction in Piano Class III is for music majors whose principal performing medium is voice, or an orchestral or band instrument. Sight-reading and improvisation are included. Continuation of the skills introduced in MUS 111 .
Group instruction in Piano Class III is for music majors whose principal performing medium is voice, or an orchestral or band instrument. Sight-reading and improvisation are included. The final exam in the course is the keyboard proficiency exam for non-piano majors in the Music Education Licensure Program.
MUS 112 or instructor’s written consent. Offered: S.
MUS 115Emerging Media in Audio3
Technology and MIDI applications including sequencing are introduced; topics include the MIDI language, early synthesizers and the fundamentals of sound synthesis, oscillators, envelope generators, digital synthesizers, and drum machines. Hands-on experiences take place in the music theory lab. Offered: F.
Examines the overall function and structure of the music industry. Topics include the business of music, creative rights, publishing, music licensing, music law, arts management, concert promotion, record companies, and marketing. Corresponding activities may include advertising, jingle production, and film music as it pertains to the music industry. Open to all majors. Offered: F.
An introduction to the fundamental materials of music theory, including an introduction to music notation, including pitch identification in various clefs, major and minor key signatures, as well as melodic intervals, triads, and meter. Offered: F; S.
An orientation to the field of music education. It is a prerequisite to EDUC 428 and EDUC 429. This course explores the history of music education, careers in music education, and philosophical trends in the field. Students examine the roles of a music teacher; the role and importance of music in society; music advocacy; professionalism of the music educator; music curricula; basic music learning processes; and preparation for Praxis I. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking as it relates to the evolution of their personal philosophies regarding music education. Offered: F.
A one-semester course instructing singers with little or no formal training in the development of fundamental principles and techniques of singing. Emphasizes correct posture, consistent breath control, a free, yet ringing tone, and diction that is clear and articulate through the performance of selected literature. Offered: S.
Provides an insightful look into modern record production. Students are exposed to recording technology history and current careers. Classes are primarily lecture-oriented with some hands-on experience in the on-campus professional 24-track recording studio. No previous knowledge of audio recording is required.
Required of all vocal majors in the music education licensure program and in the performance concentration. Discussion and practice focus on the fundamentals of correct pronunciation and enunciation for singing in English, Italian, German, and French, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. In-class performance of selected literature is required. Offered: F.
Study of elements of music and brief historical survey of musical style periods with discussion of major composers and types of compositions written in each. No previous musical knowledge assumed. Emphasizes listening. Offered: F; S.
A study of music in Western and non-Western cultures through selected masterpieces. Emphasizes perceptive listening by providing an introduction to the elements of music, a brief survey of historical periods in music, major composers, and the major genres from each period. Designed especially for Honors Program students, offering opportunities for enrichment through independent study, research, analytical thinking, oral reporting, and other special activities. No previous musical knowledge assumed. Emphasizes listening.
Admission to the University Honors Program or written consent from the Honors Program Director. Offered: S.
MUS 200University Marching Band0
0 or 1 This course develops instrumental pedagogy and performance skills of students within the marching band setting. This course will emphasize music and marching maneuvers with a difficulty level of 3 and above. This course is open to students in all majors. Seven contact hours.
Successful audition before the university band staff. Offered: F.
MUS 201University Concert Band0
0 or 1 A continuation of MUS 200 during the spring semester with emphasis placed on the study of light standard band repertoire and the enhancement of students’ musicianship.
Successful audition before the university band staff. Offered: S (Offered on Demand).
MUS 202Arts Management3
A study of Arts Management, Presentations, and Research Techniques in preparation for the Senior Project. Topics include development, the professional management of arts organizations, foundations, arts education presentations, and research.
0 or 1 The University Basketball Band fosters school spirit at basketball games and other athletic events. The Basketball Band is open to all interested instrumentalists at the university. Admission is by selection of the University Band Staff. Offered: S.
Live Sound Production. A study of equipment, systems concepts, design and acoustical problems involved in concert and live performance sound reinforcement. Offered: S.
A study of part-writing using chromatically altered chords of the common practice period, the course examines substitutiary harmony, borrowed chords, secondary dominants, augmented sixth chords, and modulation. Includes analysis and composition of music using the course materials. It is taken concurrently with MUS 203 : Aural Skills III.
MUS 209Music Theory IV: Chromatic and Post-Tonal Music2
Encompasses analysis and composition of music using techniques first developed in the 20th century, including extended and non-functional tertian harmony, exotic scales and modes, polytonality, quartal harmony and serialism, and an exploration of alternative systems of analysis.
Exploration of contemporary diatonic and chromatic chord progression and root motion found in current popular music styles. Focus is on Chord Symbols and Roman Numeral analysis, and principles of chord progressions and linear harmonic continuity. Substitute dominant chords, modulations, and blues progressions. Diminished chord patterns and appropriate substitutions are also examined.
MUS 108 , MUS 109 , MUS 208 . Offered: S (Offered on Demand).
MUS 216The African American in Music3
Emphasizes U.S. composers and performers, with a focus on the development and contributions of African American music from the 17th through 21st centuries. Covers the study of spirituals, folk music, ragtime, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and rap/Hip-Hop music. Offered: F; S; SS (Open to All Majors).
A look at the history of Broadway musicals, from their origins in Burlesque and Vaudeville through Broadway’s recent rebirth in film and television. The course examines how musicals have both led the history of popular music throughout the 20th century and adopted many of its most significant innovations. Offered: F, S.
Focus is on techniques used in teaching orchestral stringed instruments, including playing and pedagogical techniques appropriate for young players, methods, materials, history, maintenance, and repair.
This is a course designed to provide basic technical knowledge and rhythmic understanding of the many authentic popular and commercial performing practices through the study of playing and style techniques associated with the major Afro-Latin-American instruments. Offered: F; S.
The Popular Music Ensemble performs popular music, including, but not limited to Blues, Country, R&B, Hip Hop, Rap, and Electronic Music. Rehearsals are conducted as coaching sessions, where both instrumentalists and signers perform together and blend sounds of musical instruments including piano, strings, percussion, wind instruments and MIDI devices. Students will be expected to participate in the written preparation of original and arranged music. Offered: F, S.
0 or 1 The Collegians Jazz Ensemble is the university’s big band musical ensemble dedicated to performing and experiencing jazz. The repertoire includes standard and contemporary jazz literature and provides opportunities for students to learn to improvise. Guitar music majors must take Collegians Jazz Ensemble as part of the large ensemble requirement. Performances occur on and off campus.
By audition only and by permission of instructor. Offered: F; S.
MUS 254Audio Engineering I2
Study of recording fundamentals, including the acoustics of sound, microphone design and placement, signal processing, audio console theory, digital signal processing, and basic mixing techniques. Students use the on-campus professional recording studio and music theory lab for individual projects and assignments.
Critical listening and multi-track recording techniques such as studio and console set-up, tracking, overdubbing, and mixing will be developed. Students use the on-campus professional recording and music theory lab for individual projects and assignments.
MUS 254 . Offered: S (Music Majors Only or Permission from the Chair).
MUS 260Orchestra0-1
The ensemble studies and performs works representative of a broad spectrum of string orchestra and symphonic orchestra literature. Participation by string majors is required.
Audition only and by instructor’s written consent. Offered: F; S.
MUS 300University Choir0
0 or 1 A mixed ensemble designed to instill innovative thinking and leadership through the study and performances of diverse choral literature. The ensemble promotes cooperative group effectiveness and utilizes repertoire techniques aimed primarily at performances on and off campus. May be repeated for credit. Five contact hours.
By audition only and by instructor’s written consent. Offered: F; S.
MUS 301Junior Recital1
The final performance requirement for the B.A. in music; Education and Performance majors perform recitals, Composition and Industry Studies students present a creative project that emphasizes the organization of musical ideas into logical homogeneous forms.
Senior status; Department Chair’s written consent and/or Applied Instructor. Offered: F; S.
MUS 304History of Popular Music2
The study of commercial music is presented through the sentimental ballad and popular song as related to music industry development, and to the socio-musical influences of the commercial song from around 1900 to the present. This course will also include a specialty study of Jazz, Rhythm and Blues and their beginnings. Offered: F; S.
A survey of developments in Western Art Music from its early beginning through 1825. Includes study of styles, forms, contributions of major composers, extensive in-class listening, and study of scores.
MUS 306Music History II Classical to Contemporary3
Traces the development of the major forms/genres from 1825 to present, through study of major European and American composers and representative pieces. An introduction to avant-garde techniques as well a variety of music representing various cultures.
MUS 108 or Department Chair’s written consent. Offered: S.
MUS 307A Study of Non-Western Music1
An introduction to the music and characteristics of non-western music. Music in various cultures will be explored. This course is open to all majors. Offered: F (Open to all Majors).
An analysis of contrapuntal writings of the outstanding composers of the 18th century, especially J. S. Bach leads to the distillation of appropriate rules for contrapuntal writing. Involves the writing of counterpoint for two and three voices.
Presents methods to analyze the structure of various classical forms in music delineated by harmonic, contrapuntal and textural characteristics. Students write music using a predefined form as the central pre-compositional tool.
0 or 1 This small ensemble is required of all vocal performance majors and is devoted to vocal performances on and off campus. This ensemble will focus on Patriotic, Broadway, Jazz and Gospel literature. Three contact hours.
Study of the art of writing for the orchestra and various instrumental ensembles. Focuses on the instruments, ranges, transpositions and clef notation, timbre, technical limitations, special effects, and the art of combining instrumental colors. Studies include instrumental arranging, score reading, and transcription.
An evaluation of all aspects of songwriting: creating, composing, business aspects, lyric writing and song styles. Music industry perspectives are explored along with discussion on demo production and instrumentation of various musical styles.
Covers the techniques and methods of salesmanship and marketing. Focuses on an in-depth examination of the principles of successful music manufacturing, marketing, planning, budgeting, retailing, promoting, and inventory selection.
An introduction and overview of the creation of multimedia projects for digital presentations. Students will be introduced to sound design for radio, foley studios, automatic dialogue replacement (ADR), sound effects for video, spotting cues, video editing and DVD creation, and synchronization.
MUS 115 , MUS 125 or the instructor’s written consent. Offered: S.
MUS 322Chamber Music Literature for Strings1
An historical study of chamber music literature for strings alone, strings with keyboard, and strings with other instruments from Baroque through the contemporary.
An advanced practicum that examines principles and practices of the music business. Topics include copyright, publishing, licensing, royalties, artist management, venue management, concert promotion, production and practices associated with the arts, including board development, fund raising, and grant writing.
Addresses methods of directing ensemble management, pedagogical practices and selection of literature and materials. Conducting experiences are provided.
A cappella and accompanied literature for youth and adult choirs are examined. Conducting, styles and interpretation, development of tone, vocal problems, rehearsal procedures, and program building are discussed. Practical experiences are provided.
Instructor’s written consent. Offered: S (Music Majors Only).
MUS 346Woodwind Class1
This course examines the technique of teaching woodwind instruments, including playing and pedagogical techniques appropriated for young players, methods, materials, history, maintenance and repair. Offered: F (Music Majors Only).
The techniques of teaching percussion instruments, including playing and pedagogical techniques appropriate for young players, methods, materials, history, maintenance, and repair. Offered: F (Music Majors Only).
A study of current and historical pedagogy concepts, materials, and techniques for teaching beginning through advanced string students in a private studio setting.
Department Chair’s written consent. Offered: F; S (Music Majors Only; Offered on Demand).
MUS 360Digital Audio Technology2
The principle of digital audio and its application in the current recording industry is discussed including digital audio fundamentals, recording and reproduction systems, and digital media encompassing compact disc, optical disk, mastering software and digital interfaces.
MUS 125 and MUS 254 . Offered: F (Music Majors Only).
MUS 400Senior Recital/Project1
This is the final performance/project requirement for the B.A. in Music. Education and Performance majors perform on recitals, and Composition and Industry Studies students present a creative project that emphasizes the organization of musical ideas into logical homogeneous forms. General (Liberal Arts) music students may perform on a recital or present a project.
Senior status; Department Chair and/or Applied Instructor’s written consent. Offered: F; S.
MUS 401University Symphonic Wind Ensemble0
0 or 1 The University Symphonic Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble of musicians, dedicated to a rigorous curriculum, excellent performances and diverse repertoire encompassing a wide variety of styles and composers. Membership is determined by audition and is open to all majors. Six contact hours. Offered: F; S.
MUS 306 or Department Chair’s written consent. Offered: (Offered on Demand).
MUS 429Piano Accompanying1
Techniques in the art of piano accompanying. Practical experiences in sight-reading and transposition along with accompanying soloists and various combinations of voices are examined. May be repeated for credit.
Emphasizes piano teaching problems and methods and materials used in teaching the instrument. Practical experiences in giving piano instruction to pupils at various levels of advancement are included.
Senior Status. Offered: F; S; SS (Music Majors Only).
MUS 454Studio Capstone2
An advanced studio practicum integrating student-recording projects with discussion on advanced audio production techniques, audio and video production, and critical reviews of recordings from the 1940s to present day. Students plan, organize, budget, produce, and engineer a recording project. Emphasizes meeting current industry standards in artistic and technical proficiency. A studio project is required.
