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102 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 0010Department Recital

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MUS 0030Degree Recital

This course is designed for music education students who are enrolled in an applied lesson on their primary instrument at the 300

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MUS 010Departmental is a weekly gathering of all Music Performance, Music Education, an

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MUS 1010Wind Ensemble

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MUS 1015Concert Band

The Elon University Concert Band is an ensemble of Elon students, faculty, and community members who

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MUS 1020Elon University Marching Band

This ensemble will furnish halftime entertainment for football games and serve as a mode

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MUS 1030Elon Orchestra

By audition only.

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MUS 1040Jazz Ensemble

By audition only.

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MUS 1041Jazz Combo

Students explore jazz literature for small groups of instruments to gain an understandin

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MUS 1050Elon Camerata

By audition only.

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MUS 1051Elon Chorale

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MUS 1052Élan (Vocal Jazz Ensemble)

By audition only.

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MUS 1060Saxophone Ensemble

This small ensemble covers chamber music for saxophone. Permission of Instructor require

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MUS 1061Flute Ensemble

This small ensemble covers chamber music for flute. Permission of Instructor required.

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MUS 1062Woodwind Ensemble

This small ensemble covers chamber music for woodwinds. Permission of Instructor require

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MUS 1063Brass Quintet

This small ensemble covers chamber music for brass. Permission of Instructor required

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MUS 1064Horn Ensemble

This small ensemble covers chamber music for horn. Permission of Instructor required.

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MUS 1065Low Brass Ensemble

This small ensemble covers chamber music for low brass. Permission of Instructor require

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MUS 1066Chamber String Ensemble

This small ensemble covers classical quartet and quintet compositions for strings. Permi

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MUS 1067Cello Ensemble

This small ensemble covers chamber music for cello. Permission of Instructor required.

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MUS 1068Collaborative Piano

This small ensemble covers collaborative music between the piano and other instruments.

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MUS 1069Elon Music Ambassadors

This is touring ensemble made up of instrumentalists and singers, presenting a variety o

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MUS 1080Percussion Ensemble

This is an ensemble featuring works for percussion instruments. Permission of instructor

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MUS 1081World Percussion Ensemble

This is a rhythm ensemble that exploring world music for percussion instruments.

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MUS 1082Chamber Ensemble

This is a small ensemble for a combination of instrumentalists and singers working in co

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MUS 1083Guitar Ensemble

This is an ensemble for guitar players featuring a variety of musical styles.

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MUS 1090Electric Ensemble

By audition only.

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MUS 1091Techtronica

This is an ensemble exploring contemporary digital and popular music. Permission of inst

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MUS 115Notes

This course is an excellent preparation for further studies in Music Theory and Aural Skills, and must be comple Powered by SmartCatalog IQ Handbook 2025-2026 Academic Catalog 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 2025 texture. Students will learn to read and write in the music notation system developed for both Western Euro ted with C or better before taking "The Materials of Music I". Open to non-majors. -2026 Student Handbook 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Student Handbook pean art music and a variety of more recent styles. Students will also learn to apply knowledge to performance and criticism, through performance and listening exercises in class and through out-of-class concert reviews.

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MUS 1300The Fundamentals of Music

This course provides an introduction to the basic elements of music: pitch, rhythm, form, timbre, dynamics, and

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MUS 1310The Materials of Music I

An introduction to the study of music theory, including rhythm and meter, keys and key r

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MUS 1315Aural Skills I

This course applies concepts from the Materials of Music sequence to practice through perform

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MUS 1320The Materials of Music II

A study of diatonic harmony and voice leading. Topics include four-part writing in the s

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MUS 1325Aural Skills II

A continuation of MUS 1315 . This course applies concepts from the Materials of Music sequence to p

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MUS 1500Beginning Piano Class

Beginning group piano study open to all majors. Exploration of fundamental keyboard skil

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MUS 1501Piano Class I

Group piano instruction focused on the acquisition of basic skills required to demonstra

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MUS 1502Piano Class II

Group piano instruction focused on the acquisition of developing skills required to demo

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MUS 1503Piano Class III

Group piano instruction focused on the acquisition of intermediate skills required to de

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MUS 1504Piano Class IV

Group piano instruction focused on the acquisition of advanced skills required to demons

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MUS 1505Voice Class I

Group voice instruction ranges from beginning to intermediate.

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MUS 1506Voice Class II

Group voice instruction ranges from beginning to intermediate.

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MUS 1507Guitar Class

Beginners develop musical skills with the guitar - simple chords, melodies and songs - u

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MUS 1825Introduction to Music Production

The course explores the effects of changing technology on music and introduces the basic

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MUS 2310The Materials of Music III

A continued exploration of diatonic and chromatic materials, including harmonic sequence

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MUS 2315Aural Skills III

This course continues to apply concepts from the Materials of Music sequence with an emphasis on

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MUS 2320The Materials of Music IV

Advanced chromaticism and an introduction to tonal, post-tonal and popular techniques in

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MUS 2325Aural Skills IV

A continuation of MUS 2315 with an emphasis on advanced harmonic materials (diatonic, chromatic, mo

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MUS 2510Diction for Singers I

Students learn the International Phonetic Alphabet as it applies to singing English, Lat

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MUS 2511Diction For Singers II

Students continue to learn the International Phonetic Alphabet as it applies to singing

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MUS 2520Piano Literature

This course presents a survey of the piano literature from Baroque (18th century) throug

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MUS 2550Jazz Improvisation I

Instrumentalists or vocalists develop skills in improvisatio

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MUS 2551Jazz Improvisation II

Instrumentalists or vocalists develop skills in improvisational jazz performance techniq

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MUS 2552Jazz Harmony

This course is a study of jazz harmonic vocabulary and its application to the jazz reper

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MUS 2815Critical Listening

This course covers basic principles of physical acoustics, psychology of sound, aestheti

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MUS 2845Music Industry and Entrepreneurship

This course focuses on the business aspects of the music industry, including copyright, performance rights, business organization, management, contracts, riders, grants, taxation, music produc

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MUS 2855Studio Techniques I

This course builds on MUS 1825 , Introduction to Music Production. The primary subject matter focuses on studio techniques concerning signal flo

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MUS 3350Introduction to Music Composition

This course builds on the fundamentals of music theory, with a focus on the foundational concepts, techniques, and skills required to combine t

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MUS 3352Orchestration

This course is an in-depth study of the characteristics of modern orchestral instruments, including their ranges, tr

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MUS 3355Individual Instruction Composition I

Students write compositions integrating techniques of studied repertoire as they explore

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MUS 3356Individual Instruction Composition I

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MUS 3360Counterpoint

Analysis and composition of period works are part of the study of counterpoint from the

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MUS 3370Form and Analysis

This course acquaints the student with the standard forms of tonal music through the aur

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MUS 3400Music History for the Liberal Arts Student

Nonmusic majors gain improved skills to enhance musical enjoyment, basic knowledge of mus

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MUS 3401The Music of Ancient Times through Baroque

This survey of music through the Baroque period emphasizes Renaissance and Baroque count

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MUS 3402Classic and Romantic Music

By reading, listening, research and writing, students explore the relationship of 18th- and 19th-

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MUS 3403History of American Music

Study of American music from 1620 to the present focuses on elements of various musical

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MUS 3404African-American Composers

This course looks at the lives of African-American composers, their music and the social

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MUS 3420History of Jazz

This overview of jazz music from about 1900 to the present is designed for the liberal a

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MUS 3421The Music of Miles Davis

Jazz musician, composer, innovator, arranger, trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991) is easil

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MUS 3440World Music

This course provides an introductory survey of music in global perspectives, exploring music both as a phenomenon of sound and a pheno

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MUS 3510Opera Workshop

This course offers students performance opportunities in operatic literature. Students w

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MUS 3515Vocal Pedagogy

This upper-level course focuses on the scientific and psychological aspects of singing and how this knowledge is useful to

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MUS 3521Methods and Materials of Piano Pedagogy I

Students interested in teaching piano in a private studio explore group and individual in

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MUS 3522Methods and Materials of Piano Pedagogy II

Students interested in teaching piano in a private studio explore group and individual instruc

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MUS 3530Music Education Technology

This course is designed for music students who will teach in the public schools and it exami

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MUS 3531Choral Methods and Literature

This course explores the pedagogical methods required to teach large and small vocal ens

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MUS 3532Percussion Methods

The purpose of this course is to prepare prospective music teachers for successful teaching in a school instrumental program or private studi

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MUS 3533String Methods

The purpose of this course is to prepare prospective music teachers for successful teaching in a school instrumental progra

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MUS 3536Woodwind Methods

The purpose of this course is to prepare prospective music teachers for successful teaching in a school instrumental progra

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MUS 3537Brass Methods

The purpose of this course is to prepare prospective music teachers for successful teaching in a school instrumental progr

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MUS 3538Conducting

Students develop skill inbaton and rehearsal techniques and interpretation in training a

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MUS 361Course Outcomes

1. To learn to play at a basic level the major instruments in each family of instruments (Percussion and Strings) 2. To learn to teach the basics of these instruments in the middle and high schools and in the studio 3. To learn the appropriate materials and band literature for the upper grade elementary, middle and high school instrumental ensembles (grad 4. Demonstrate the proper care, maintenance and tuning of each instrument studied 2. To learn to teach the basics of these instruments in the middle and high schools and in the studio 3. To learn the appropriate materials and band literature for the upper grade elementary, middle and high school instrumental ensembles (grad 4. Demonstrate the proper care, maintenance and tuning of each instrument studied 1. To learn to play at a basic level the major instruments in each family of instruments (Percussion and Strings) 4. Demonstrate the proper care, maintenance and tuning of each instrument studied Powered by SmartCatalog IQ atalog 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 2025-2026 St o. Students will develop basic proficiency on selected percussion instruments and the es 5-12) es 5-12) udent Handbook 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Student Handbook appropriate teaching techniques and strategies for teaching those instruments. In addition, they will demonstrate knowledge of the materials for effective teaching in the middle and high school instrumental program.

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MUS 362Course Outcomes

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MUS 3835The Art of Songcraft

This course focuses on the art of songwriting in commercial and popular styles, includin

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MUS 3836Mashups: Hip Hop and Electronic Dance Music

This course focuses on the creation of original music derived from the practice of sampling prerecorded music and sounds. Topics inc

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MUS 3855Studio Techniques II

This course is a continuation of MUS 2855 : Studio Techniques I, building on the knowledge and skills acquired in that course. The

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MUS 3860Pro Tools Basics

This class uses the authorized curriculum from Avid Technologies for Specialist-level certification in t

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MUS 3865Audio and Music Post-Production

This course focuses on musical and audio aesthetic and technical principles relating to the integration or synchronization of music

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MUS 3885Live Sound Production and Recording

This course focuses on sound reinforcement for live musical performances and recording or broadcast o

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MUS 3980Piano Pedagogy Practicum

The practical application of methods and skills learned in MUS 3521 and/or MUS 3522 .

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MUS 400Course Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students will understand the major components of record labels. Powered by SmartCatalog IQ 025-2026 Academic Catalog 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 2025-2026 Student Handbook 2 . In collaboration with Limelight Records, students in this course will complete market research and analysis on music in 026-2027 Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Student Handbook dustry trends with the goal of creating and applying a sustainable business model for new music. Additionally, students will participate in signing and managing student-recording artists, gaining experience with music industry best practices.

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MUS 4355Individual Instruction Composition II

Students write compositions integrating techniques of studied repertoire as they explore

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MUS 4356Individual Instruction Composition II

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MUS 437020th Century Techniques

This course is a study of the changes which have taken place in music of the 20th centur

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MUS 4400Women in Music

This course will look at the lives and music of women musicians, composers and performers and

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MUS 4530Music Education K-12 Methods

A study of the methods and materials suitable for teaching at all levels covers the admi

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MUS 4710Seminar: Special Topics

Small groups study under the guidance of a member of the staff.

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MUS 4800Music Industry Workshop: Limelight Records

This course is designed to enhance applications relative to music industry concepts with a focus on record label processes

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MUS 4970Senior Seminar

This capstone experience for music includes a comprehensive evaluation of the student's

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MUS 4972Piano Pedagogy Capstone

This course consists of a portfolio of documents, including professional (teaching philosophy, resume

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MUS 4985Music Industry Internship

Field application of music industry theories and practices in professional music industry or technology relat

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MUS 4991Independent Study

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