MUS 098Elements of Music I 3
A course introducing the fundamentals of music theory, including: pitch notation, rhythmic notation, meters, scales, and intervals. Fall.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2024-2025
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
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MUS
53 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 099Elements of Music II 3
A course reviewing the fundamentals of music theory, including: pitch notation, rhythmic notation, meters, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, species counterpoint, and voice leading. Spring.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2024-2025
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 101University Choir3
or MUS 102 Wind Symphony (three semester hours) Creative Expression Two consecutive courses of the same foreign language 2
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 102Wind Symphony3
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 103Piano Ensemble1
Performance with other piano performance majors. Does not meet major ensemble requirement.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor.
MUS 104Woodwind Ensemble
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 105Percussion Ensemble
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 108Jazz Ensemble 1
Open to all students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 109Brass Ensembles25
4 semester hours of Secondary Instrument Ensemble 1 4 2 semester hours of performing arts electives 3 2 5 semester hours of MUS 102 Wind Symphony1 (in addition to the 3 hours in Gen. Ed.) 5 4 semester hours of MUS 150 Marching Band 4 C. Voice
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 25
- Credits (max)
- 25
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 111Music Theory I3
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 112Music Theory II3
154 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 113Aural Skills I1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 114Aural Skills II1
108 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2025-26
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 115Chamber Singers4
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 116Percussion Montage 1
Performance styles and techniques of all percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 118Comprehensive Musicianship1
Comprehensive Musicianship is a course to be taken (if needed) in conjunction with MUS 111. The course is designed to provide additional notational and music concept instruction for those students requiring additional assistance. Enrollment is by permission and must be taken in conjunction with MUS 111. Co-
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 111.
MUS 120Recital Attendance
A course required of music majors. Must successfully earn 6 semester hours. The course is designed to familiarize students with repertoire, genre, styles, and performance practices for a variety of instruments. May be repeated for credit.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit.
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 131English/Italian Lyric Diction1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 133German/French Lyric Diction 1
Introduction to the rules of German and French diction including exercises in pronunciation, accentuation, and transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Prerequisite: MUS 131. Spring.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 135Opera Workshop4
MPED 15 Pedagogy of the Applied Instrument - Voice 2 8 semester hours of Music/Performing Arts Electives3 8 5 semester hours of MUS 101 University Choir (in addition to the 3 hours in Gen. Ed.) 5 Notes: 1. See Department of Music Handbook 2. Students may satisfy the language requirement with transfer credit in German or Italian. 3. Performing Arts Electives include (a) secondary ensembles that do not meet other degree requirements, (b) applied lessons that do not meet other degree requirements, (c) KIN 209, TA 469, TA 100, TA 101, TA 130, TA 225, TA 226, TA 227, TA 228. Additional courses may be substituted, with approval of the major advisor and department chair. Instrumental performance majors typically take three semesters of MUS 150 Marching Band to partially fulfill this requirement. 4. Piano majors must earn 12 music/performing arts electives to offset the service playing courses (MUS 335, 336) included for organ primaries. 116 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 150Marching Band 1
Open to all students with permission of instructor. Fall.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 177Class Piano I1
Acting Concentration (19 credits)
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 210Music Technology2
Music Technology is designed to acquaint students with the history of music technology and its continued application (including mechanical instruments, electronic instruments and music, basic acoustics,
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 211Music Theory III3
Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2025-26 111
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 217Music Theory IV3
Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2025-26 115
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 218World Music3
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 261Internship 1–4
An initial outside-the-classroom experience enabling students to explore new areas or to supplement regular courses. Department approval required.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 273Class Piano II1
Ensembles1 4 Applied lessons/studio classes AMU (170 level) 4 Note: 1. Students must seek the advice of their applied music teacher in making ensemble selections and electives best suited to their interests, skills, and goals. 2. Students wishing to be accepted into the Music Minor must complete the music acceptance process described in the music major sections of the catalog.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 311Music History I3
Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27 111
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 315Score Preparation2
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 327Special Topics 1–4
Options for students to study a variety of topics not covered in regular courses. To be announced. 240 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2023-24
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2023-2024
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 335336 Service Playing (organ majors only)2
MPED 08A Pedagogy of Applied Instr. Piano 2 4 semester hours of MUS 101 University Choir (in addition to the 3 hours in Gen. Ed.) 4
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 337String Techniques1
124 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2023-24 2 MUS 338 Instrumental Techniques 1 3 MUS 340 Adv. Brass Techniques 1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 338Instrumental Techniques1
Choose one:
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 340Adv. Brass Techniques1
112 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2025-26
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 342Adv. Woodwind Techniques1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 344Adv. Percussion Techniques1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 350Rites, Rituals, and Soundscapes3
This course explores music and music-related behaviors of selected global traditions as a means to understand more fully how music both reflects and helps to shape the culture in which it was created. Geographical regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, North & South India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East will provide “case studies” for examining ways in which musical expression intersects with value systems, identity, environment, religion, politics, and other aspects of society. No prior musical experience required. This course meets the requirement of the “Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life” general education curriculum for Character In Our World. Prerequisites: MHU.150, MHU.250, ENG 111, ENG.112, junior or senior standing. 208 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 353Conducting2
Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2024-25 121
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 354Advanced Choral Conducting2
Continuation of MUS 353 with focused attention on the development of rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 353 or departmental approval.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 356Advanced Instrumental Conducting2
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 390Junior Recital1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 410Music History III3
MLIT I Literature in Applied Instrument I 2 MLIT II Literature in Applied Instrument II 2 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27 115
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 415Music Composition2
The craft, techniques, and art of contemporary musical composition. Prerequisites: MUS 112 and 114.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 441Principles of Music Education12
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 443Elementary Music Methods 2
Methods and materials for elementary general, vocal music in schools, grades K-8. Required of all Elementary Music Education majors. Elective for others. On demand.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 445Choral Music Methods2
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 447Instrumental Music Methods2
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 449Marching Band Techniques1
Marching band techniques and practices. Required for Instrumental Music Education majors. Fall.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 457458 Directed Readings 1–4
Independent readings directed by members of the department faculty.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 460Independent Study 1–4
Independent in-depth investigation, reading, and research in a professional area of interest. Department approval required.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 461Internship 1–4
A student/agency-originated and departmentally-approved field-learning experience which enables students to apply previously attained knowledge and skills.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
MUS 490Senior Recital1
14 semester hours of Applied Music lessons (AMU) 14 Must complete Level 4921 Recital Attendance: Students must pass six (6) semesters of MUS 120. 0 Applied Instrument Area (Determined by Principal Instrument) A. Keyboard (25 credit hours)
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
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