14 courses with the subject MUPS, 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.
Beginning vocal instruction in a small group setting. Excellent opportunity to learn basic singing skills. Open to all students and is a prerequisite for private studies if the student has had no previous private voice study. Additional fee. Core: CA
Practice in interval, scale, and chord recognition, pulse and meter identification, rhythmic and melodic dictation, and diatonic sight singing. Musicianship skills gained in this course are applicable to all areas of music performance, theory, and pedagogy. MUPS ### Private Lessons (1-2 SH) Credit is available for private study in the areas listed below. A semester of private study includes 13 weeks of lessons. Registration for 1 SH offers 40-minute lessons (200-level course code); registration for 2 SH offers 60 minutes of instruction per week (300-level course code). Lessons for 2 SH are required of music majors with a performance concentration after their formal admission to the program as performance majors. Approval must be granted from music program director for any exceptions. Private voice students are required to hire an accompanist for weekly lessons and recitals. Additional fee. Core: CA • 201, 301 Percussion - 1-2 • 202 Improvisation - 1 • 203 Songwriting - 1 • 204 Digital Songwriting - 1 • 211, 311 Composition - 1-2 • 221, 321 Voice - 1-2 • 231, 331 Piano - 1-2 • 241, 341 Organ - 1-2 • 251, 351 Violin - 1-2 • 252, 352 Viola - 1-2 • 253, 353 Cello - 1-2 • 254, 354 String Bass - 1-2 • 255, 355 Banjo - 1-2 • 256, 356 Guitar - 1-2 • 261, 361 Flute - 1-2 • 262, 362 Clarinet - 1-2 • 263, 363 Oboe - 1-2 • 264, 364 Saxophone - 1-2 • 265, 365 Bassoon - 1-2 • 271, 371 Trumpet - 1-2 • 272, 372 Horn - 1-2 • 273, 373 Trombone - 1-2 • 274, 374 Tuba - 1-2 Course Descriptions – 205
Through this course students will learn key principles of effective improvisation such as scales, melodic decoration, phrasing, and form. This is a hands-on course in which students will practice improvising over songs or chord progressions through the course of the semester guided by feedback from their instructor. The genre or style of improvisation focus will be guided by the student’s creative leanings and the instructor’s area of expertise. Some of the genres and styles of focus could include Bluegrass, Fiddle, Americana, Singer-songwriter, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Rock, and more. Core: CA
Through this course students will learn key principles of effective songwriting such as lyric construction, chord selection, and arranging. This is a hands-on course in which students will write original songs over the course of the semester, guided by feedback from their instructor. The genre or style of songwriting focus will be guided by the student’s creative leanings and the instructor’s area of expertise. Some of the genres of focus could include Bluegrass, Americana, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Singer-songwriter, Rock, EDM, and more. Core: CA
In this course students will learn to use digital audio workstations (music production software) and compose, record, and mix original songs. Designate: CA
6SH from any offering of the music program These courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Nursing, major, pre-licensure BSN Undergraduate Director: Laura Yoder Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Semester Hours: 57 + prerequisite courses
Sophomore recitals are arranged with the approval of the instructor.
Preparation and presentation of a public recital containing a minimum of one half-hour of music. The junior recital is required for the performance concentration in music.
*MUED 412, 422, OR 432 Pedagogy in the performance area. . . . . . . . . 2
Choose 6 SH from the following courses: *CHMUS 211 Music for the Congregation (may be repeated). . 3
Class Piano is required until piano proficiency exam requirements are met (2) * indicates the course is offered in alternate years
Performance Track (12 SH) Required courses for the Performance track include the required courses listed above plus the following (must be passed with a grade of C or better):
Through this course, music and peacebuilding majors will complete their portfolio. The portfolio documents large-scale projects through the student's academic career and displays achievements and analysis of practicum and networks. Fourth-year music and peacebuilding students will include a larger project that applies the concepts of music and peacebuilding in a hands-on way, including a public performance and presentation. The portfolio will be completed with the professional résumé or CV, along with a personalized website crafted for the student's relevant job market. This course is available for fourth-year music and peacebuilding majors only.
MUPS ### Private Lessons (1-2 SH) Credit is available for private study in the areas listed below. A semester of private study includes 13 weeks of lessons. Registration for 1 SH offers 40 minute lessons (200 level course code); registration for 2 SH offers 60 minutes of instruction per week (300 level course code). Lessons for 2 SH are required of music majors with a performance concentration after their formal admission to the program as performance majors. Approval must be granted from music program director for any exceptions. Private voice students are required to hire an accompanist for weekly lessons and recitals. Additional fee. Core: CA • 201, 301 Percussion - 1-2 • 202 Improvisation - 1 • 203 Songwriting - 1 • 211 Composition - 1-2 • 221, 321 Voice - 1-2 • 231, 331 Piano - 1-2 230 – Course Descriptions
Source: Eastern Mennonite University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
