67 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 085MUSIC RECITAL CLASS Zero hours credit
A class designed to expose students to various types of music in the vocal, instrumental, and keyboard genres. This course is required of all music majors for seven semesters. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
MUS 088UPPER DIVISION EXAMINATION Zero hours credit
Successful completion of the Upper Division Examination is required for admission into upper-level applied study. The Upper Division Examination is to be performed before a com- mittee of music faculty at the end of four semesters of applied study. The student is to per- form, in his applied area, music of contrasting styles, totaling ten minutes of performance. For transfer students, the applied study may or may not have been done at Lee University.
Study and performance of a wide variety of sacred choral literature of the worship tradi- tion and in a worship setting. Open to all students by audition. A minimum 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
This course will acquaint students with the rudiments of music. While not applicable toward a major in music, it is designed to prepare students for enrollment in MUS 141.
MUS 122SIGHT-SINGING/EAR TRAINING FUNDAMENTALS One hour credit
An introduction to basic skills of sight-singing and dictation. While not applicable toward a major in music, it is designed to prepare students for enrollment in MUS 142.
An introductory survey of the principal Western forms and styles from antiquity to the present, Extensive use of recordings supplemented by live performances.
MUS 134INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE Two hours credit
An overview of significant music and musical style from 600 A.D. to the present. Repesentative compositions are highlighted through directed listening. Prerequisite: MUS 121 and MUS 122 or equivalent.
Continued study of the materials of music that emphasizes writing and analysis of music of the common practice period. Prerequisite: MUS 141 or its equivalent.
MUS 150APPLIED MUSIC FOR THE NON-MAJOR One hour credit
Applied music in the fifty-series (150-451) is intended for non-music majors. Technical studies and a variety of literature are selected at a level appropriate to the student’s ability.
MUS 163CLASS INSTRUCTION - PIANO PROFICIENCY One hour credit
MUS 164V0. CLASS VOICE One hour credit A voice class for music majors with voice as a secondary instrument. Two-semester sequence. Meets one fifty-minute period a week. MUS 165V0. CLASS VOICE One hour credit A continuation of Music 164. MUS 166V0. CLASS VOICE Two hours credit A one-semester voice class for voice majors, both BA and BME, who have successfully passed the entrance audition but have had no private study before entering college.
MUS 170APPLIED MUSIC FOR THE MAJOR AND MINOR One hour credit
Applied music in the seventy series designates the secondary instrument of the music major. Appropriate technical studies and literature are selected from the classics with empha- sis on development of performance techniques. Brass Voice Woodwind Piano string Organ Percussion Composition & Arranging
MUS 180APPLIED MUSIC FOR THE MAJOR One hour credit
Applied music in the eighty series is intended for students majoring in music in their principal performance area. Development of repertory and intensive study of style. Admission only by audition. Brass Voice Woodwind Piano string Percussion
MUS 184APPLIED MUSIC FOR THE MAJOR Two hours credit
Applied music in the eighty series is intended for students majoring in music in their principal performance area. Development of repertory and intensive study of style. Admission only by audition.
For applied voice majors. It covers study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, Italian, French, and German diction. To be taken during the freshman or sophomore years.
MUS 242SIGHT-SINGING/EAR TRAINING III One hour credit
Further practice and training in application of aural skills; special emphasis is given to modulation, chromaticism, and syncopation. Prerequisite: MUS 144 or its equivalent.
Continued study of the materials of music including an introduction to counterpoint, form and 20th-century techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 241 or its equivalent.
MUS 251A,B,C,D. MUSIC DRAMA WORKSHOP One hour credit
A practical laboratory course which involves the production of music dramas. Work includes casting, rehearsing, designing and constructing sets, lighting, costuming and publici- ty for recitals and public presentations.
MUS 290INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Two hours credit
A course designed to prepare students for teaching recorder, guitar and other informal instruments in the elementary and junior high school setting with attention to developing skills.
A course designed to prepare students for teaching the brass/wind instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included. Offered Spring Semester, odd years.
A course designed to prepare students for teaching the woodwind instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included. Offered Fall Se- mester, odd years.
A course designed to prepare students for teaching string instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included. Offered Spring Semester, even years.
A course designed to prepare students for teaching percussion instruments at the begin- ner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included. Offered Fall Se- mester, even years.
MUS 321MUSIC IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Two hours credit
A course designed to instruct the student in integrating all church activities, developing music in churches through the church music school and the multiple choir system. Graded music is studied for use in Sunday Schools, Vacation Bible Schools, etc. Offered Spring Semester.
A course integrating the principles of human development-physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual-into a system of graded choirs designed to enhance the ministry of the church through music. Literature, materials, rehearsal techniques, and facilities appropriate for each age group are studied. Offered Spring Semester, odd years.
MUS 330FUNDAMENTALS OF CONDUCTING Two hours credit
Basic techniques of conducting simple and complex beat patterns, use of the left hand for cuing and introductory baton techniques. Offered Fall Semester.
A study of the history of music and musical style from antiq ity to c. 1750. Extensive score study and Listening are involved. Prerequisite: MUS 143, 14 4 and 134. Offered Fall Se- mester.
MUS 341ORCHESTRATION AND ARRANGING Two hours credit
FOR THE CHURCH ORCHFSTR4 An introduction to the instruments of the orchestra including range, technique, timbre, and transposition. Study of various principles of orchestrating for church instrumental ensembles.
MUS 342SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION II Two hours credit
An in-depth study of orchestrating for strings and woodwinds. This course will focus on bowing techniques, alternate clefs, specific scoring problems for double reed instruments, review of ranges and transpositions, and special effects for string instrumentation.
MUS 343SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION III Two hours credit
An in-depth study of orchestrating for brass, percussion, and infrequently used instm- ments. This course will focus on brass techniques, alternate clefs, specific scoring problems for percussion instruments, review of ranges and transpositions, and special effects for per- cussion instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 342 Orchestration II.
MUS 344SEMINAR IN ADVANCED ORCHESTRATION IV Two hours credit
An advanced study of orchestration that will include preparation of major orchestration projects. Includes in-class presentations arranged by each student. Prerequisite: MUS 343 Orchestration III.
A survey of the art song in Western music from 1600 to the pres ent. Attention is given to style and analysis in a historical frame. Religious solo vocal music appropriate for formal worship ceremonies will also be covered. Offered Spring Semester, odd years.
The course is designed to enlarge the student’s knowledge of keyboard literature with an emphasis on the literature that features his/her applied major instrument. Offered Spring Se- mester, odd years.
The course is designed to enlarge the student’s knowledge of symphonic literature with an emphasis on the literature that features his/her applied major instrument. Offered Spring Semester, odd years.
MUS 410SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC One to three hours credit
A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor.
This course is designed to develop the theoretical and performance skills necessary in learning the art of improvisation. This performance-oriented course is specifically for inter- mediate and advanced instrumentalists. Prerequisite: MUS 243 and MUS 244.
A survey of the various periods and styles of hymnody in the history of the Western church. Includes textual analysis and a study of the role of congregational singing in worship. Offered Fall Semester, odd years.
MUS 422HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF CHURCH MUSIC Three hours credit
A historical survey of the major philosophies and practices (personages, musical forms and types, styles, and literature) of church music with emphasis on determining, evaluating, expressing and applying the basic facts and principles involved in an integrated and consis- tent attitude toward church music. Offered Spring Semester, even years.
This course is designed to provide the church music student with practical experience in a local church under the supervision of his/her major professor. The student will observe a working professional and participate on an expanding level of responsibility.
MUS 486VOCAL PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM Three hours credit
Designed to introduce the prospective voice teacher to the basic techniques of vocal ped- agogy and to provide the student with experience in teaching voice to beginning vocal stu- dents while under supervision. Offered Spring Semester, even years.
MUS 487KEYBOARD PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM Three hours credit
A basic course for upper-level music majors in the B.A. program. The course is designed to equip students with the pedagogical skills of keyboard instruction and provide an opportu- nity for supervised teaching. Offered Spring Semester, even years.
MUS 488INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM Two hours credit
This course is designed to introduce the prospective instrumental teacher to basic tech- niques of instrumental instruction and to provide the student with experience in teaching while under supervision.
This course is designed to provide the student an overview of the importance of the “business of music” in the life of a Christian. Emphasis is placed on the business aspect of music in the marketplace as well as the church. Some attention is also given to ministry and career opportunities.
Music Theory Elective 3 Performance Ensemble 14 Principal (8) Secondary (6) Applied Music - major level 16 Subtotal Specialty 63-64 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 47 This program requires 6 hours of foreign language at the intermediate level. RELIGION REQUIREMENTS 18
Performance Ensemble 14 Principal (8) Secondary (6) Applied Study - major level 16 Subtotal Specialty 67 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 47 This program requires 6 hours of foreign language at the intermediate level. RELIGION REQUIREMENTS 18
Applied Study - Principal instrument 8 Applied Study - Secondary instrument 4 Performance Ensemble 13 Principal (7) Secondary (6) Subtotal Specialty 53 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS