MUS 108Music Theory I2
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
Geneva College · Courses
MUS
31 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 109Music Theory II2
Diatonic harmony of the common practice period. Meets three hours per week. Spring semester.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 108.
MUS 120English and Italian Diction for Singers2
Required of performance majors in voice, recommended for music education majors with voice concentration. Spring semester, alternate years as needed.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 121German and French Diction for Singers2
Alphabet (IPA). Required of performance majors in voice, recommended for music education majors with voice concentration. Spring semester, alternate years as needed.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- competence in International Phonetic
MUS 128Aural Skills I2
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 129Aural Skills II2
Continuation aural musicianship. Spring semester.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 128.
MUS 208Music Theory III2
Chromatic harmony; studies in analysis of 18th and 19th century music. Fall semester.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 109.
MUS 209Music Theory IV2
26-2027 132
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 109 or permission of the Department.
MUS 212Marching Band1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 213Symphonic Band1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 214Instrumental Ensemble1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 215Genevans Choir1
2 credits in small ensembles
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 216Vocal Ensemble1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 218Handbell Ensemble1
Three credit hours in acoustics
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 228Aural Skills III1
Continuation of sight-singing and ear training; identification of more complex chords. Fall semester.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 129.
MUS 229Aural Skills IV1
Continuation of sight-singing and ear training. Spring semester.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 129 or permission of the Department.
MUS 231Fundamentals of Conducting I1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 232Fundamentals of Conducting II1
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 301Legal and Ethical Aspects of Music Business
(3) Applications of business law to music (contracts, copyright, etc.), and consideration of ethics in art and entertainment. Fall semester, odd years. Geneva College 20
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 310Music History I3
or MUS 311 Music History II 3 Ten credit hours in ensembles as noted below: 8 credits in large ensembles
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 311Music History II3
Ten credit hours in ensembles as noted below: 8 credits in large ensembles
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 320Literature of Piano/Voice/etc2
in the applied instrument. Survey of the standard literature for the major instrument, including listening and analysis. Spring semester, Offered periodically.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- three to four semesters of college-level study
MUS 334Advanced Choral Conducting1
Advanced choral patterns and principles of directing an ensemble; score preparation; interpretation; rehearsals; programming, organization, etc. Practical experience in conducting laboratory or regular ensembles. Second half of Spring semester.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUS 109 and MUS 232.
MUS 335Advanced Instrumental
Geneva College 20 Conducting 1 Six credit hours in school music methods
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 350Elementary School Music3
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 351Secondary School Music3
Six credit hours in class lessons
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 370World and Popular Music3
Four credit hours in conducting
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 420Pedagogy of the Piano/Voice/etc2
applied instrument. Methods of teaching on the major instrument, selection of materials, design of a teaching plan, and practical experience under observation. Fall semester, offered periodically.
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
- Prerequisite
- six semesters of college-level study in the
MUS 491Special Topics (1–3) See page 15. May be
repeated for different topic.
- Subject
- MUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 493Internship3
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
MUS 495Independent Study3
Total: 37 in music, three in acoustics, 27 in BUS/ACC/ECO; three in public relations, 9 in music business, and 40 in core requirements not included in the major. Total credit hours 119. There are additional proficiency and program requirements: • Passing piano proficiency level I. MUS 106, MUS 107 are provided to help students meet this goal. • • Passing participation in at least one ensemble each semester (as explained above). • Passing performance in at least one student recital per semester, and before the board each semester, while studying privately. • Passing prescribed attendance at recitals and concerts on campus. Music Major BA – Program requirements Eight credit hours in music theory and aural skills
- Subject
- MUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.geneva.edu
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