74 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.
Required of all music majors for each semester they are enrolled full-time at the University, up to nine semesters. These Tuesday afternoon meetings include studio classes, program meetings, masterclasses, seminars, and general recitals. Both semesters.
A basic introduction to the principles of music theory: music notation, clefs, key signatures, scales, intervals, triads/seventh chords, and inversions, including their application to keyboard harmony through playing the circle of fifths and constructing scales and triads. First semester and summer session.
An summation of music theory foundations: scales, intervals, chords, rhythm; followed by an introduction to tonal harmony: diatonic triads and 7th chords, inversions, cadences, roman numeral analysis, and lead sheet symbol analysis. Exercises include three-part and four-part harmonization of melody and bass lines, short original compositions, and analysis of music literature. Weekly lab (with tutorials) includes study of sight singing, ear-training, and elemental keyboard harmony in correlation with written work. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Approval of professor after appropriate diagnostic testing and/or minimum grade of C in MUS 107.
An introduction to the materials of music and a chronological study of major musical periods, styles, and forms (including representative composers and compositions) from the Classical Era to the Present. Second semester.
An introduction to the materials of music and a chronological study of major musical periods, styles, and forms (including representative composers and compositions) from the Middle Ages through the Baroque period. First semester.
A study of English diction. Practice in achieving pure vowels and correct consonants while singing is stressed. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A study of diction involving the Latin and Italian languages. Practice in achieving pure vowels and correct consonants while singing is stressed. First semester. Offered alternate years.
A course designed to present a broad introduction to the profession of teaching music. Students are introduced to the many aspects of the PK-12 music education program and related historical, philosophical, cultural, social, and ethical issues, including curriculum standards for music as published by the National Association for Music Education and the PA Academic Standards. Field experiences are designed to promote awareness and understanding of adapting instruction to develop music potential and meet individual needs with particular attention to the exceptional student. An emphasis is placed on developing competency in using technology effectively in music education. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Current clearances required.
Continuation of study of tonal harmony: part writing and seventh chords, introduction of chromaticism including secondary function chords, simple modulation techniques, introduction of basic period and sentence forms. Exercises include four-part harmonization of melody and bass lines, original compositions and songwriting, and analysis of music literature. Weekly lab periods include study of sight singing, rhythm reading, ear-training, and functional keyboard harmony in correlation with written work. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes Approval of professor and/or minimum grade of C in MUS 111.
Continuation of study of tonal harmony: figuration, modulation, chromaticism (modal mixture, Neapolitan, augmented sixth chords, altered chords). Exercises include analysis of expanded forms along with applications to mainstream music. Song analysis and composition are explored through art song and popular song forms. Weekly lab (with tutorials) includes study of sight singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony in correlation with written work. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Approval of professor and/or minimum grade of C in MUS 212.
A continued exploration and development of advanced musicianship creating a unique hybrid between advanced jazz harmonic concepts and aural perception, sight-singing, and ear training exercises utilizing the jazz language. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 212
A continued exploration and development of advanced musicianship creating a unique hybrid between advanced jazz harmonic concepts and aural perception, sight-singing, and ear training exercises utilizing the jazz language. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 215
A survey course that provides an introduction to the materials of music and a chronological study of major musical periods, styles, and forms (including representative composers and compositions) from the Middle Ages through the 21st century. Second semester.
An introductory study of jazz and pop technique, repertoire, and improvisation skills on the student’s primary applied instrument. First semester. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites & Notes One year of lessons on the major applied instrument.
Continuation of MUS 235. Second semester. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 235
A survey course tracing the evolution of standard repertoire for band and orchestra from the Renaissance to the present. Particular attention is given to core compositional devices, form, harmony, and instrumental techniques/usage. The constant pursuit throughout the course is that of finding out what makes a piece of music part of the standard repertoire. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A survey course covering choral music from the Renaissance to the present. Areas of study include literature for all voice groupings (child through adult) and resource materials. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A study of diction involving the French language. Practice in achieving pure vowels and correct consonants while singing is stressed. First semester. Offered alternate years.
A study of diction involving the German language. Practice in achieving pure vowels and correct consonants while singing is stressed. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A survey of music learning theories, approaches, processes, and methods that are prevalent in music education PK-12. This course engages the preservice candidate in inquiry and reflection while acquiring professional knowledge and application of music methodologies. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 382. Current clearances required.
A study of instrumental characteristics and notation, scoring and arranging for the instruments of the orchestra and band from small to large ensembles. First semester. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 314
An exploration of arranging technique for various pop-music genres. Special attention is given to developing arranging technique for rhythm sections, small vocal and instrumental ensemble, studio recording, and larger vocal and instrumental ensemble. Students complete a major arranging project for presentation in an end-of-semester concert setting. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 216 or MUS 314
A study of Gregorian chant, secular music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, motet and mass, and important composers in each area. Listening both in class and outside of class is required. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 221
A study of opera, cantata, oratorio, suite, symphony, sonata, and chamber music. Included is an analysis of selected examples with special emphasis on work of Schutz, Monteverdi, Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, Mozart, and early Beethoven. Listening and performing in class are required. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 221
Continuation of the study of the musical elements used in the 20th century and beyond. The course is an exploration of compositional techniques and materials used in 20th and 21st century practice including an introduction to jazz theory, pop forms, and the influence of world music. Exercises include analysis and original composition. Weekly lab (with tutorials) includes study of sight singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony in correlation with written work. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes Approval of professor and/or minimum grade of C in MUS 213.
An introduction to various genres of American popular music and jazz through the study of its origins, characteristics, composers, and performers, as well as its influence and current trends. Emphasis is placed on personalities and their unique influences within each of these genres. Connections to music of the evangelical culture is also considered. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 221
A comprehensive overview of cultural traditions, belief systems, and practices of a variety of world cultures as approached through the study and analysis of their music. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 111.
An introduction to the use of electronic hardware and software for music notation, midi sequencing, recording, and projection, including online resources. Special attention is given to church music and worship applications. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
An introduction to instrumental and choral conducting focusing on patterns, regular and mixed meters; gestures for phrasing, entrances and releases, dynamics, articulation; and score preparation. Additional attention is given to the development of tone quality, blend, and balance, as well as general musicianship training and concert programming. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 314
An introduction to contemporary worship of all styles. Students learn how to build quality congregational repertoire, build skills in worship planning, gain expertise in arranging music for contemporary worship ensembles, and develop skills in rehearsing and leading worship groups. Either semester.
An introduction to the field of worship technology. This course explores the basic technologies and concepts that are needed in worship ministry today, including audio, graphics, video, copyright, and ministry team building. Either semester.
A survey of the teaching approaches prevalent in music education applicable in the church music program for all ages, including materials and methods. Special emphasis is on rehearsal techniques for elementary, middle school, and senior high choirs. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Principles of song writing, including elements of writing melody; melodic structure; lyric form - understanding verse/chorus/bridge structures; melodic style; lyric style - gospel to classical, southern gospel to praise and worship, and country to rock ‘n roll; and co-writing lyrics with other musicians. Students are required to participate in a songwriters “showcase” presented by the School of Music. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 212 or MUS 215 or permission of instructor
A continuing study of conducting centered around instrumental music. Extensive score study explores phrasing; instrument basics such as string techniques and bowing; woodwind, brass, and percussion technique; and idiomatic challenges. Honing of gestures that reflect this deepened understanding of instrumental scores is included. A strong emphasis is placed on rehearsal technique and musicianship training. A specialized study on stylistic interpretation of Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music is also afforded. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 323
A continuing study of conducting centered around choral music. The course hones techniques such as entrances, releases, phrasing nuances, score reading, choral vocabulary, diction concepts, and the choral sound. A strong emphasis is placed on rehearsal technique and musicianship training. A specialized study on stylistic interpretation of Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music is also afforded. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 323
A course designed to provide the prospective music teacher with a variety of measurement and evaluation tools, as well as strategies applicable in a music instructional program to include all learners. Students are involved in writing instructional objectives; preparing quality test questions; computing and interpreting simple statistics; examining standardized tests, including music achievement and aptitude tests; evaluating music grading systems; preparing and reporting grades; and developing performance criteria to address diverse learning needs. Fifteen hour lab required. Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program. Current clearances required. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 281. Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program. Current clearances required.
A course to prepare music educators to work with students with diverse learning needs. Various disabilities are discussed along with implications/interventions for music educators. Methods and materials to adapt instruction are also presented. Includes a field experience practicum in a community music workshop and weekly lab tutoring settings to observe and develop competency in working with diverse learners. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Current clearances required.
A course designed to introduce the student to the use of basic computer-aided instructional software and digital media in PK-12 education. Participants explore many ways to incorporate these tools into the curriculum for diverse learners with an emphasis on adaptation for special needs. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 281 & MUS 382
A field experience and related seminars to provide competency and insight into the nature of worship leadership skills through observation and teaching, reflective journals, interaction with worship leaders, assigned readings, proficiency exams, and seminar discussions. Current trends and advanced worship leading topics are also discussed. Students are given in-class and out-of-class worship leading assignments. This course is to be completed prior to enrolling in the church music internship. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes Enrollment limited to juniors in the Worship and Music program or by permission of instructor.
A study of nationalism, program music, symphony, chamber music, opera, German lieder, and music for the piano with analysis of selected works. Listening and performance are required. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 221
A study of impressionism, expressionism, neo-classicism, serialism, jazz, electronic music, and current trends in composition. The course also examines the discipline of ethnomusicology as a means of understanding the significance of contemporary popular music and the unique musical contributions of diverse cultures. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 221
A course designed to help students develop principles and skills necessary for the administration of a church music and arts ministry. Areas of study include organization, leadership, multiple staff relationships, scheduling, recruiting, oversight of facilities and equipment, publicity, production, and related technologies such as sound, lighting, and media. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
An exploration of the creative process through analysis and original work. An integration of the fundamental elements of music, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. First semester. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 314
Continuation of MUS 303. Scoring and arranging for full orchestra and band from monody to complex texture. Second semester. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 303
Stylistic analysis examining the historical development of musical forms and the exploration of significant details of musical compositions. An introduction to procedures and techniques of analysis commonly used by music scholars is included. Analytical projects and class presentations are required. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Study in composition on a topic selected by the student and/or professor. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 422 or MAC 382.
Building basic arranging techniques for various vocal ensembles with special attention given to developing arrangements for small and large vocal ensembles in acapella and accompanied situations. Students complete a major arranging project for presentation in an end-of-semester concert setting. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 216 or MUS 314
A study of historical and recent solo literature in the field of the student’s major instrument. Students are expected to analyze examples from important composers or various periods, both sacred and secular. Listening and performance in class is included. A semester project in the form of an annotated bibliography is required. Offered on demand.
A study of Italian, German, French, American, and English songs, including opera, oratorio, and cantata recitatives and arias, with analysis of selected examples. Listening and performing in class are required. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A study of the factors that produce an effective, coordinated service. Areas of discussion include improvisation, modulation, transposition, accompanying of choral and solo literature, adapting piano scores for the organ, and effective accompaniment of congregational singing. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A survey of important works representing each of the historical periods from “pre-Bach” to the present. Areas of discussion include functional church music, concert repertoire, publishers, recital planning, historical performance practices, organ methods, and resource bibliography. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A study of the piano as an accompanying medium. Areas of study include improvisation, transposition, open score reading, and modulation. The piano as a solo instrument is also discussed, including arranging in various styles. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A survey of the standard keyboard repertoire of the last 400 years, enabling the student to recognize the writings of various composers and to know their important contributions to piano literature. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A course designed to increase understanding of the theories, methods, strategies, materials, and philosophies of teaching music in elementary schools. The course addresses planning and presenting cognitive, psychomotor, and affective music learning experiences in the classroom and rehearsal settings. Particular attention is given to identifying and addressing student needs through individualized curriculum adaptation and differentiated experiences for the exceptional student. Curriculum development/evaluation and in-class teaching are included. Fifteen hour lab required. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 487. Current clearances required.
A course designed to increase understanding of the methods, materials, and philosophy of teaching music in secondary schools. Curriculum evaluation and in-class teaching are included. Fifteen hour lab required. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 481. Current clearances required.
A course designed to equip students with methods and specific techniques for teaching instrumental lessons. Opportunities will be given for student demonstration of performance and teaching on woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MAB 283, MAS 283, MAW 283, MAX 283, & MUS 481. Current clearances required.
A course designed to equip music education students with an understanding of vocal development from preschool through high school, as well as appropriate choral teaching methods and rehearsal techniques for each level of development. Fifteen hour lab required. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 281 & MUS 323. Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program. Current clearances required.
A field experience and related seminars to provide competency and insight into the nature of elementary music teaching through classroom observation and teaching, reflective journals, interaction with teachers, assigned readings, proficiency exams, and seminar discussions. Included are experiences with special needs students and students with English as a second language. Summer session. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 381 & MUS 484. Current clearances required.
A field experience and related seminars to provide competency and insight into the nature of secondary music teaching through classroom observation and teaching, reflective journals, interaction with teachers, assigned readings, proficiency exams, and seminar discussions. Included are experiences with special needs students and students with English as a second language. Summer session. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 482 & MUS 483. Current clearances required.
A recital of 45 minutes in length required of all music performance majors during their fourth year of study. Repertoire should represent a variety of styles and historical periods. Both semesters.
The beginning of a capstone project for the BA in Music program, including a written documentation and a public presentation, which explores a musical subject or work(s) in relation to music theory, musicology, and/or performance and demonstrates its relation to the broader context of culture, history, literature, and the arts. A student-designed project, completed under faculty supervision in one of the following formats: recital, lecture/recital, lecture/demonstration, or project/oral presentation approved by the supervising instructor and the chair of the primary area of study. Both semesters.
The completion of a capstone project for the BA in Music program, including a written documentation and a public presentation, which explores a musical subject or work(s) in relation to music theory, musicology, and/or performance and demonstrates its relation to the broader context of culture, history, literature, and the arts. A student-designed project, completed under faculty supervision in one of the following formats: recital, lecture/recital, lecture/demonstration, or project/oral presentation approved by the supervising instructor and the chair of the primary area of study. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 491
A course designed to help students develop a biblical philosophy and theology of church music. Areas of study include the nature and philosophy of the local church, music and the arts in worship, edification and evangelism, worship service design, and worship leadership. First semester. Offered alternate years.
A course surveying the development of Christian worship from its Jewish roots to the present. The course includes an examination of liturgical, revivalist, and contemporary traditions, as well as the development of congregational song (hymnody and current forms). Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Composing and arranging for current church use, including the application of recent musical development. Second semester. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 303
Writing unison to eight-part choral music. Accompaniment idioms and a cappella problems are addressed. First semester. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 314
A survey of the graded choir system, including materials and methods. Special emphasis is on rehearsal techniques for children’s and youth choirs. First semester. Offered alternate years.
A survey of teaching materials and techniques for the student’s major instrument from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students may have the opportunity to teach 30-minute lessons under the supervision of the instructor. Offered on demand.
A survey of vocal teaching materials and techniques from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students begin teaching private lessons approximately one-third of the way into the semester under the supervision of the instructor. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A survey of organ teaching materials and techniques from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students teach 30 minutes per week under the supervision of the instructor. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A survey of piano teaching materials and techniques from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students observe and teach private and class piano lessons under the supervision of the instructor. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
A recital required of all music majors during the student’s final year of study. Repertoire should include a variety of styles and periods. Voice students should demonstrate language skills in Italian, French, and German, in addition to English. Church Music majors perform in their major area for 30 minutes and conduct a choir they have trained in four pieces selected from varied historical periods. Music Education majors perform for 30 minutes in their major area. Composition majors supervise a 60-minute program of their own compositions. Performance majors perform for 60 minutes in their major area. Both semesters.
A comprehensive capstone experience for students in the five-year Church Music programs, designed to facilitate the application of knowledge and skills to actual church music ministry. Includes pre-internship resume writing and interviewing, as well as a music performance project completed during the internship. May be taken concurrently with MUS 592. Both semesters and summer. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 521 and either MUS 421 or MUS 522
A continuation of MUS 591. A comprehensive capstone experience for students in the five-year Church Music programs, designed to facilitate the application of knowledge and skills to actual church music ministry. Includes a music performance project completed during the internship. Both semesters and summer. Prerequisites & Notes MUS 591 (may be taken concurrently)
Source: Cairn University-Langhorne's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
