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Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

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Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

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Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

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The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

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The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

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MUS

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A fun-filled ensemble comprised of instrumentalists who play at athletic events to promote crowd enthusiasm as well as provide entertainment.

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Guitar Ensemble provides students of any skill level opportunities to enhance music reading and technical abilities on acoustic guitar or bass in a variety of styles.

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MUS

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Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

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MUS

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1

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The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

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The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

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Guitar Ensemble provides students of any skill level opportunities to enhance music reading and technical abilities on acoustic guitar or bass in a variety of styles.

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Emphasis on tone production and vocal technique. Exposure to a variety of vocal literature and styles.

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The first in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The purpose of the course is to assist in the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions. Students must pass MUS 100B or placement exam prior to registering for this course.

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The course of study includes basic organ technique and covers approximately half of the material required for MUS 125C (Applied Organ Major).

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Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular woodwind minor instrument.

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Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular woodwind minor instrument.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular percussion minor instrument.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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A continuation of MUS 121A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

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MUS

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The second in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions. Students must pass MUS 121B before registering for this course.

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A continuation of MUS 121F with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

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MUS

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A continuation of MUS 121G with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular percussion minor instrument.

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MUS

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Mastery of vocal exercises for the development of breath management, resonance balance, legato singing, correct phonation, articulation, and good vocal health. Emphasis on building musicianship, compositions of moderate difficulty, English texts.

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MUS

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2

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2025-2026

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Study of major scales (24 octaves), hands together, minor scales, hands separate; selected studies of Czerny, Hanon, Burgmuller, sonatinas of Clementi, Kuhlau, Beethoven; seventh chords, arpeggios.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Study of the fundamentals of trumpet playing including breath control, proper attack, and formation of embouchure.

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MUS

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Emphasis on basic problems of embouchure, fingering, breathing and tonguing facility, and control.

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Study of basic violin technique, left-hand position, and bow arm techniques; exercises in first position; and two octave major scales in first position.

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Rudiment studies from Gardner's Complete Method for Percussion; selected snare drum solos from the Haskell Harr Collection; major scales on marimba with alternating sticks; study of other instruments of the percussion family.

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MUS

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Mastery of vocal exercises for the development of breath management, resonance balance, legato singing, correct phonation, articulation, and good vocal health. Emphasis on building musicianship, compositions of moderate difficulty, English texts.

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MUS

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Study of major scales (24 octaves), hands together, minor scales, hands separate; selected studies of Czerny, Hanon, Burgmuller, sonatinas of Clementi, Kuhlau, Beethoven; seventh chords, arpeggios.

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MUS

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2

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Study of the fundamentals of trumpet playing including breath control, proper attack, formation of embouchure.

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MUS

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2

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2025-2026

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Emphasis on basic problems of embouchure, fingering, breathing and tonguing facility, and control.

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2

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Study of basic violin technique, left-hand position, and bow arm techniques; exercises in first position; and two octave major scales in first position.

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MUS

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2

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Rudiment studies from Gardner's Complete Method for Percussion; selected snare drum solos from the Haskell Harr Collection; major scales on marimba with alternating sticks; study of other instruments of the percussion family.

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MUS

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2

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2025-2026

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Foundation in the materials and history to identify music styles and genres, major composers and their works, and familiarity with historical periods of music.

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MUS

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Foundation in the materials and history to identify music styles and genres, major composers and their works, and familiarity with historical periods of music.

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Study of the fundamentals of music and elementary theory. Does not fulfill graduation requirements for any music degree. (This class is offered in lieu of passing the Theory Placement Test.)

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MUS

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3

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2025-2026

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Study of Theory I and II including sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation; scales, intervals and triads; and the analyzation of melodies.

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MUS

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Study of Theory I and II including sight-singing; melodic and harmonic dictation; scales, intervals and triads; and the analyzation of melodies.

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MUS

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Study of Theory I and II including part writing, keyboard harmony, and harmonic analysis of triads and their inversions through non-harmonic tones, the dominant seventh chord and its inversions, secondary dominant, and other chords. (Meets three hours per week.)

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Study of Theory I and II including part writing, keyboard harmony, and harmonic analysis of triads and their inversions through non-harmonic tones, the dominant seventh chord and its inversions, secondary dominant, and other chords. (Meets three hours per week.)

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Introduction to the art of conducting with emphasis on mastery of fundamental beat patterns.

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MUS

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2

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2025-2026

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Development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the string family on the elementary and intermediate levels through practical experience. (Meets two hours per week.)

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

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Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

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Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

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MUS

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

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MUS

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1

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2025-2026

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The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

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MUS

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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A fun-filled ensemble comprised of instrumentalists who play at athletic events to promote crowd enthusiasm as well as provide entertainment.

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MUS

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1

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

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MUS

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1

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

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MUS

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

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MUS

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1

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2025-2026

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Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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A continuation of MUS 122A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

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MUS

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The third in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions. Students must pass MUS 122B before registering for this course

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Percussion minor for music majors only.

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2025-2026

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A continuation of MUS 221A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

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MUS

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The fourth in a sequence of four piano courses required for all music majors, except piano majors, as a secondary instrument. The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions. Students must pass MUS 221B before registering for this course.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Percussion minor for music majors only.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Continuation of technical development; repertoire including English and American songs (Purcell, Handel, Carpenter, Quilter, Head, Rorem, Beach, Copland, Bowles, Barber); songs from the Anthology of Italian Song (Schimer) or Classic Italian Song (Ditson).

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MUS

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Study of major scales (4 octaves); minor scales (24 octaves), hands together, studies of the level of Czerny, Hanon, Heller, sonatinas or sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven; studies from Bach's Little Preludes and Fugues or Two-Part Inventions; selected compositions of other periods. Passing the Piano Facility Examination required.

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MUS

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Further development of fundamentals; use of song literature to develop style and phrasing; continued work in Arban, Clarke, Conn and Hering; Introduction to Transposition; whole tone scales; dominant seventh and diminished scales; selected compositions from various periods; easy sight-reading; harmonization using primary triads; melodic transposition.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Emphasis on technical development, finger all tone control; Giampieri Caprices; Kroepsch Daily Studies, major scales in thirds.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Bow and finger exercises; two octave major and melodic minor scales up to and including third position; selected studies from Wohlfahrt's Foundation Studies for the Violin; solo literature using the first three positions.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Continued study of rudiments; further study of other percussion instruments; major and minor scales in octaves on marimba; major and minor arpeggios and two-stick marimba solos. Selected snare drum solos from Haskell Harr.

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MUS

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Continuation of technical development; repertoire including English and American songs (Purcell, Handel, Carpenter, Quilter, Head, Rorem, Beach, Copland, Bowles, Barber); songs from the Anthology of Italian Song (Schimer) or Classic Italian Song (Ditson).

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Study of major scales (4 octaves); minor scales (24 octaves), hands together, studies of the level of Czerny, Hanon, Heller, sonatinas or sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven; studies from Bach's Little Preludes and Fugues or Two-Part Inventions; selected compositions of other periods. Passing the Piano Facility Examination required.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Further development of fundamentals; use of song literature to develop style and phrasing; continued work in Arban, Clarke, Conn and Hering, 32 Progressive Etudes; Introduction to Transposition; whole tone scales; dominant seventh and diminished scales; selected compositions from various periods; easy sight-reading; harmonization using primary triads; melodic transposition.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Emphasis on basic problems of embouchure, fingering, breathing and tonguing facility, and control; selected studies from Klose Method, Books II and III; Rose, 40 Studies; Perier, Etudes de genres et D'interpretation; Cavallini Caprices; Recital Literature.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Bow and finger exercises; two octave major and melodic minor scales up to and including third position; selected studies from Wohlfahrt's Foundation Studies for the Violin; solo literature using the first three positions.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Rudiment studies from Gardner's Complete Method for Percussion; selected snare drum solos from the Haskell Harr Collection; major scales on marimba with alternating sticks; study of other instruments of the percussion family.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Survey of the music created and performed by African Americans as an ethnic group and as individuals from the period of slavery to the present. Emphasis on the types and elements of African American folk music including evidence and psychological factors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Survey of the music created and performed by African Americans as an ethnic group and as individuals from the period of slavery to the present. Emphasizes the types and elements of African American folk music.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Practice in writing and analyzing contemporary chord progressions with emphasis on keyboard skills, ear training, and creative writing.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of aural non-diatonic exercises, advanced sight-singing, advanced melodic and harmonic dictation.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of aural non-diatonic exercises, advanced sight-singing, advanced melodic and harmonic dictation.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides guidelines for the disciplines of jazz improvisation through the use of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and structured procedures.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

More advanced keyboard harmony and part writing, including modulation, augmented sixth chords, and Neapolitan 6th chord. Harmonic and formal analysis and writing for various combinations of instruments in the second semester. (Meets three hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

More advanced keyboard harmony and part writing, including modulation, augmented sixth chords, and Neapolitan 6th chord. Harmonic and formal analysis and writing for various combinations of instruments in the second semester. (Meets three hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Introduces the fundamentals of music through a survey of selected world music traditions. Music-making is examined within specific cultural settings that give context and meaning to performance. Draws on the broad interdisciplinary field of ethnomusicology, which provides insights into music's role as a rich form of human expression.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Introduction to the principles of playing musical instruments including the rudiments of tone production and performance techniques of woodwind, brasswind, and percussion instruments. (Meets two hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the percussion family on the elementary and intermediate levels through practical experience. (Meets two hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Introduction to various computer software used in digital audio music production and digital media, including hands-on instruction using MIDI sequencing and other techniques for producing electroacoustic music for the industry.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course examines the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the music industry. Students will explore AI applications in music creation, production, distribution, social media engagement, and the ethical and legal considerations of AI-generated music.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of standard pronunciations for texts in English and Italian vocal literature using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). (Meets two hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of standard pronunciations for texts in French and German vocal literature using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). (Meets two hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of vocal techniques and survey of solo and choral literature designed to prepare students for training voices in the public schools. (Meets two hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Survey of the major forms and styles of music with emphasis on developing awareness and understanding of representative music literature including the relation of music to other aspects of history and the culture of Western civilization.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Honors Music Appreciation is designed to introduce non-music majors to the major elements of music and the primary musical periods of traditional classical music. The course emphasizes active music listening and research.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

0

Credits (max)

0

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

0

Credits (max)

0

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

A continuation of MUS 122A with more advanced emphasis on correct tone production and playing techniques. Exposure to a variety of literature for the particular string minor instrument.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Advanced study of greater technical difficulty; development of interpretation; repertory to include Italian songs of greater complexity; lieder of Schumann, Schubert, Franz; French songs of Hahn, Godard, Debussy; contemporary songs in English, moderately difficult oratorio, operatic, and musical theater literature; vocal exercises of Panofka; Marchesi, Lamperti, and others.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Major and minor scales and arpeggios at increased speeds; scales in thirds; continued technical studies with exercises transposed to various keys; sight-reading of more difficult accompaniments; compositions of the level of Bach Two- and Three-Part Inventions, French and English Suites, Well Tempered Clavier, sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven; selected compositions from the Romantic, Post-Romantic, and Modern periods.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Emphasis on style, techniques, and range, continued work in Arban, Clark, Conn; Brandt, Orchestra Etudes; Bousquet, 36 Celebrated Studies; transposition from Caffarelli, 100 Studi Melodici. Solo literature: Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in Eb; Hummel, Trumpet Concerto in Eb; Hummel, Trumpet Concerto; Damase, etc.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Emphasis on performance repertoire; Recital Literature for Clarinet, Stubbins, Vols. I, II, III, IV; one selection from the standard sonata repertoire; all scales, major, minor and chromatic; diminished arpeggios.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 1, 2, and 3; extended scales and arpeggios; double stops, study of concertos such as Mozart and Villa-Lobos, and sonatas such as Handel and Vivaldi.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of all scales in thirds and sixths on marimba; selected three-stick marimba solos; timpani solos and difficult snare drum solos by Haskell Harr.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Advanced study of greater technical difficulty; development of interpretation; repertory to include Italian songs of greater complexity; lieder of Schumann, Schubert, Franz; French songs of Hahn, Godard, Debussy; contemporary songs in English, moderately difficult oratorio, operatic, and musical theater literature; vocal exercises of Panofka; Marchesi, Lamperti, and others.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Major and minor scales and arpeggios at increased speeds; scales in thirds; continued technical studies with exercises transposed to various keys; sight-reading of more difficult accompaniments; compositions of the level of Bach Two- and Three-Part Inventions, French and English Suites, Well Tempered Clavier, sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven; selected compositions from the Romantic, Post-Romantic, and Modern periods.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Emphasis on style, techniques, and range, continued work in Arban, Clark, Conn; Brandt, Orchestra Etudes; Bousquet, 36 Celebrated Studies; transposition from Caffarelli, 100 Studi Melodici. Solo literature: Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in Eb; Hummel, Trumpet Concerto in Eb; Hummel, Trumpet Concerto; Damase, etc.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Emphasis on performance repertoire; Recital Literature for Clarinet, Stubbins, Vols. I, II, III, IV; one selection from the standard sonata repertoire; all scales, major, minor and chromatic; diminished arpeggios.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 1, 2, and 3; extended scales and arpeggios; double stops, study of concertos such as Mozart and Villa-Lobos, and sonatas such as Handel and Vivaldi.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of all scales in thirds and sixths on marimba; selected three-stick marimba solos; timpani solos and difficult snare drum solos by Haskell Harr.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Chronological survey of the development of music in the Western world from its beginnings through contemporary idioms, including illustration and analysis of styles, forms, and techniques characteristic of major periods in the history of music. (Meets three hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Continued chronological survey of the development of music in the Western world through contemporary idioms, including illustration and analysis of styles, forms, and techniques characteristic of major periods in the history of music. (Meets three hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Introduction to basic performance of jazz and its derivatives, including popular music, tunes from musical theater, themes from motion pictures and television, as well as jazz classics. Emphasis on a critical analysis of the compositions and artists' performances. Knowledge of structural aspects of musical theory required.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Presentation of techniques of original music compositions written under the guidance of the instructor. Emphasis on techniques of form, harmony, orchestration, and independence. (Meets three hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of conducting technique with particular attention to interpretation, choral and instrumental styles, tempo, diction, articulation, nuance, group seating arrangements, voice categorization and auditioning. Conducting experience with laboratory group required.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of conducting technique with particular attention to interpretation, choral and instrumental styles, tempo, diction, articulation, nuance, group seating arrangements, voice categorization and auditioning. Conducting experience with laboratory group required.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Practical development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the woodwind family on the elementary and intermediate levels. (Meets two hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Practical development of the skills necessary for teaching instruments of the brasswind family on the elementary and intermediate levels. (Meets two hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Learn to operate digital consoles, microphones, and signal processing equipment that provide in-studio experience recording, mixing, producing, and editing professional quality music projects.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Create high-quality music videos while learning to shoot, edit, and synchronize pre-recorded music to videos. (Meets three hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Create high-quality music videos while learning to shoot, edit, and synchronize pre-recorded music to videos. (Meets three hours per week.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Learn to use industry standard software sponsored by Avid to support hands-on digital audio editing. Pro Tools is designed to prepare students for intermediate digital audio editing in home and commercial studios.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This is the second-level user-certification course offered by Avid covering advanced techniques of post-production digital audio editing necessary for the music and film industries.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Methods class for music education major.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Methods class for music education major.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of the principles and procedures for conducting a music program in elementary school including organization, administration, and supervision of the music program; motivation and techniques of teaching; methods and materials. Special emphasis on multicultural content and appreciation; developing competencies in identifying and referring special students.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Study of the principles and procedures for conducting a music program in elementary school including organization, administration, and supervision of the music program; motivation and techniques of teaching; methods and materials. Special emphasis on multicultural content and appreciation; developing competencies in identifying and referring special students.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides a forum for majors to perform music studied in applied lessons. Occasional workshops on specialized topics in lieu of recital performances. Attendance at on-campus and external concerts/recitals and arts presentations are also required.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

0

Credits (max)

0

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides enriching musical opportunities to develop instrumental performance skills in a group setting. Band ensembles include Spartan Legion Marching Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Concert Choir promotes the mastery of choral music from all periods and styles while enhancing musicianship and an appreciation of choral singing for music majors and non-music majors alike.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble bring collaborative musical ingenuity together with extraordinary showmanship to create performance groups that highlight the jazz idiom.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Provides enriching musical opportunities for percussionists to develop performance skills in a group setting.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

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The course continues the development of basic piano skills necessary for application in the broad range of music professions.

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MUS

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Demonstration of sufficient technical mastery to permit the performance of appropriate repertoire of various languages and genres including selections from art song, oratorio, opera, musical theater, jazz, and pop; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Study of all major and minor scales, arpeggios, and studies executed with good technical mastery at approximately 100 to 120 MM quarter note; advanced sight-reading; compositions representative of advanced literature from different periods; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Continued emphasis on style, technique, range, transposition, exercises from Arban, Conn, Brandt, Caffarelli, and Charlier, 26 Etudes Transcendantes; orchestra literature from Bartold, Orchestral Excerpts, Vol. 15. Solo literature: Trumpet Tune; Clark; Trumpet Voluntary; etc. Preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Preparation of senior recital or senior jury; transposition at major 2nd up and minor 2nd down; major and pure minor scales in 3rds; tonic, dominant seventh, and diminished arpeggios; review of previous scales and other technical requirements; transposition at major 2nd up; finished performances of compositions from MUS 325E, 326E, and other compositions of different styles in preparation for senior recital, sight-reading of advanced literature.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 24-42; Schradieck's Technical Violin School; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Three- or four-stick marimba solos from Haskell Harr, Marimba solos; timpani solos using three and four timpani; difficult snare drum solos; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Demonstration of sufficient technical mastery to permit the performance of appropriate repertoire of various languages and genres including selections from art song, oratorio, opera, musical theater, jazz, and pop; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

Study of all major and minor scales, arpeggios, and studies executed with good technical mastery at approximately 100 to 120 MM quarter note; advanced sight-reading; compositions representative of advanced literature from different periods; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Continued emphasis on style, technique, range, transposition, exercises from Arban, Conn, Brandt, Caffarelli, and Charlier, 26 Etudes Transcendantes; orchestra literature from Bartold, Orchestral Excerpts, Vol. 15. Solo literature: Trumpet Tune; Clark; Trumpet Voluntary; etc. Preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

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Preparation for senior recital or senior jury; transposition at major 2nd up and minor 2nd down; major and pure minor scales in 3rds; tonic, dominant seventh, and diminished arpeggios; review of previous scales and other technical requirements; transposition at major 2nd up; finished performances of compositions from MUS 325E, 326E, and other compositions of different styles in preparation for senior recital, sight-reading of advanced literature.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Studies from Kreutzer Etudes 24-42; Schradieck's Technical Violin School; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Three- or four-stick marimba solos from Haskell Harr, Marimba solos; timpani solos using three and four timpani; difficult snare drum solos; preparation for senior recital or senior jury.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of piano teaching methods, techniques, and pedagogoical practices. Students will study different approaches to teaching piano, develop effective lesson plans, set up an independent studio, assess student progress, and enhance communication skills with students and parents. Topics such as repertoire selection, teaching various age groups, addressing technical challenges, and fostering artistic development will be covered.

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MUS

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Survey of the field of music law including performance and recording royalties, contracts, performing rights organizations, musical copyright procedures, and publication.

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MUS

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3

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3

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Scoring for small ensembles and for full band and orchestra. Involves practical application of the knowledge of transposing instruments as well as applied knowledge of the purpose and the range of each band and orchestral instrument.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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A hands-on course in which each participant takes part in recording and mixing a variety of musical styles in a professional Pro Tools environment. Students learn to critically listen for the relationship between musical elements in order to successfully realize their artistic vision. Lectures cover analysis of musical structure, the nature of the multitrack process, tonalities and their interrelationships, and breakdowns of popular recordings and their musical balances.

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MUS

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3

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3

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Designed to provide practical experience in the student's major area of concentration. For music media juniors and seniors, opportunities for placement include the university's recording studio and other studios, radio, cable and production facilities. Students may select an internship (off-campus placement) with music promotion, music production, music entertainment companies or recording studios. Students spend a semester working with professionals in a music media setting to gain practical experiences.

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MUS

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3

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3

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Concert Choir is an ensemble of approximately 80 male and female voices specializing in the performance of concert literature of all periods.

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MUS

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1

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

Contact the department for specific course information.

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MUS

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1

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Guitar Ensemble performs important literature written for the idiom.

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MUS

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1

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The "Spartan Legion" Marching Band, a high-stepping marching unit usually numbering more than 150 instrumentalists and dancers.

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MUS

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1

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Jazz Ensemble, a group devoted to the serious study and performance of jazz forms.

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MUS

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1

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1

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Concert Choir is an ensemble of approximately 80 male and female voices specializing in the performance of concert literature of all periods.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

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1

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Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Contact the department for specific course information.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

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1

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Guitar Ensemble performs important literature written for the idiom.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

1

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1

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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The Jazz Ensemble, a group devoted to the serious study and performance of jazz forms.

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MUS

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1

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1

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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A course for voice teachers, choral directors, and voice students which gives practical application of teaching techniques, technical principles, vocal methods, and terminology employed in the teaching of singing.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Voice for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Keyboard for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

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MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in brasswind instrument for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

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MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Woodwind instrument for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

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MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Strings instrument for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Percussion instrument for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

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MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Voice for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Keyboard for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in brasswind instrument for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in brasswind instrument for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Strings for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Percussion for one hour per week. Required for two semesters for non-performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Voice for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Piano for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in brasswind for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Private instruction in woodwind instrument for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Private instruction in Strings for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

Private instruction in Applied Percussion for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

Private instruction in Voice for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

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Private instruction in Piano for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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Private instruction in Brasswind for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

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4

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

Private instruction in Woodwind for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Private instruction in Strings for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Private instruction in Percussion for two hours per week. Required for performance majors.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

4

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4

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Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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This course deals with specific principles of piano teaching and the mechanics of the instrument. Analyzing (from the standpoint of the pupil), planning, and formulating exercises are discussed according to major problems in piano playing.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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This course surveys developments in musical style during the period of 1400 through 1600, concentrating on musical forms and stylistic practices, including the music of Dufay, Ockeghem, Josquin, Gesualdo, Lassus, Palestrina, Gabrieli, and Byrd.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

This course examines developments in musical style during the period of 1600 through 1750 against the backdrop of their major philosophical and cultural influences. It includes music of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, and Scarlatti.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

This course surveys developments in musical style during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as expressed in the chief categories for the period: symphony, sonata, concerto, opera, chamber music, and sacred music.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

This course covers the birth of the Romantic era from intellectual and literary origins through the expansions of the symphony orchestra and related forms. Romantic expression through keyboard and vocal forms as well as music of Brahms, Berlioz, Liszt, etc.

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MUS

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2

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2

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

This course surveys the musical language and syntax from the period 1900 to the present. This course emphasizes active listening and developing a method of discourse surrounding contemporary music. Music selections will be altered year to year.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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course

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2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to present systematic approaches to tonal and structural analysis. Musical scores from various periods will be analyzed and discussed. Class lectures will lead to individual analytical projects. (I. Tonal, Harmony II. Post-Tonal Harmony) (Required for two semesters of all graduate majors.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to present systematic approaches to tonal and structural analysis. Musical scores from various periods will be analyzed and discussed. Class lectures will lead to individual analytical projects. (I. Tonal Harmony II. Post-Tonal Harmony) (Required for two semesters of all graduate majors.)

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

3

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Credits

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This is a practical course in scoring for full orchestra. The study will encompass an examination of orchestral works from the Classical Period to the 20th century and the instrumentation and orchestration of works from other idioms to full orchestra.

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MUS

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2

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2

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course

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2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course will develop students' knowledge and skills in interpreting large and smaller-scale choral works. Music representing all periods will be selected, analyzed, and conducted from an informed performance practice perspective.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course will develop students' knowledge and skills in interpreting large and smaller-scale instrumental works. Music representing all periods will be selected, analyzed, and conducted from an informed, performance practice perspective.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This is a course designed to introduce students to research methodologies, literature, and bibliographic materials relevant to graduate study in music. (Required of all graduate music students.)

Subject

MUS

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course allows group and individual participation in performance by graduate students. Emphasis on evaluation of performance practice, style, and interpretation through discussion on class performance.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

This is a survey of representative works from the major historical eras, including late Renaissance, French and German Baroque, 19th Century French and German and important contemporary styles.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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course

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2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to acquaint organists with skills and techniques involved in hymn and chant accompaniment, free accompaniment, anthem accompaniment, reducing piano-vocal scores for organ, and conducting from the console.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed for students to study piano literature extending from pre-Baroque keyboard repertory to the present. The study is accomplished through performance, analysis, and discussion of bibliographies and editions.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

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catalog.nsu.edu

Graduate diction and vocal literature is a seminar course for graduate students whose primary instrument is voice. Students will develop a further understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and skills to translate songs.

Subject

MUS

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This is an independent study in selected areas of interest, encompassing a review of current literature and individual projects.

Subject

MUS

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1

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1

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course

Edition

2025-2026

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Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course investigates methods, materials, and sequence for teaching classes in music theory. Consideration is given to the selection of texts, new approaches, contemporary techniques, technology, special problems, and the development of the course outline.

Subject

MUS

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2

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2

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course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course facilitates classroom and individual instruction in composition. Required of composition majors for two semesters.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course facilitates classroom and individual instruction in composition. Required of composition majors for two semesters.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to help students develop techniques in modal and tonal counterpoint. Study includes species counterpoint, canon, and fugue. Original compositions in both the Renaissance and Baroque styles are included in the course work.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to deepen the choral conductor's understanding of choral music and its performance.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course familiarizes prospective and professionally employed band directors with management skills and procedures necessary for an effective band (instrumental music) program.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is a survey of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education from ancient Greece to the present day with an emphasis on the history of public school music in the United States.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course identifies current research issues, learning theories, curriculum development materials, media, and teaching strategies/methodologies relevant to contemporary school music.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This is a survey of the role and responsibilities of the school music supervisor/coordinator. Topics will include effective leadership, instructional improvement, developing positive staff relationships, staff evaluation, and attending to various administrative duties.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This is a terminal option for the non-thesis music education major. The design, implementation, and submission of a written case study report on an innovative instructional program are required. Students must consult with their advisor.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This is a terminal option for the non-thesis music education major. The design, implementation, and submission of a written case study report on an innovative instructional program are required. Students must consult with their advisor.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to familiarize the student with methods of instruction through a presentation of current materials and pedagogical views. Each student is expected to participate in class ensembles rotating on the instruments in a particular family.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to familiarize the student with methods of instruction through a presentation of current materials and pedagogical views. Each student is expected to participate in class ensembles rotating on the instruments in a particular family.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to familiarize the student with methods of instruction through a presentation of current materials and pedagogical views. Each student is expected to participate in class ensembles rotating on the instruments in a particular family.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is designed to familiarize the student with methods of instruction through a presentation of current materials and pedagogical views. Each student is expected to participate in class ensembles rotating on the instruments in a particular family.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

This course is prepares students for the terminal project required in MUS 690, MUS 689A, MUS 689B, and MUS 689C.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

An extended and scholarly research project on a significant topic for students in Music Education or Theory/Composition Concentrations.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

9

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The presentation of a public recital for students in the Performance Concentration.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

9

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

The presentation of a public lecture/recital for students in the Theory/Composition Concentration.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

9

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu

Continuous registration is required for all degree-seeking graduate students.

Subject

MUS

Credits (min)

0

Credits (max)

0

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Catalog

Catalog 2025-2026

Source

catalog.nsu.edu