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Music (MUS) courses
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MUS 100 Music Fundamentals
Rudiments of music (scales, key signatures, rhythms, intervals, notation) with their application within the context of music.
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MUS 101 Beginning Piano
Group instruction for students who wish to explore music through the medium of piano. Course content includes development of keyboard familiarity and technique, introduction to music reading, improvisation, repertory pieces, and rudiments of music theory. No previous piano experience is required. Does not apply toward a major or minor in music.
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MUS 103 Theory and Musicianship I
Prerequisite: MUS 100 or permission of department.Review and drill of music fundamentals; notation, clefs, intervals, scales, rhythm and meter; music terms; written and oral construction of triads and seventh chords; analysis and writing of four-part harmony; non-harmonic tones, cadences, figured bass. Sight singing and dictation of melodies and rhythms; intervals and chord quality identification; error detection.
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MUS 104 Theory and Musicianship II
Prerequisite: MUS 103.Four-part harmony incorporated all diatonic chords in all inversions; secondary dominant and secondary leading tone chords. Sight singing and dictation of melodies and rhythms; intervals and chord quality identification; error detection; dictation of four-part harmony.
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MUS 107 Recital Attendance I
Attendance at a combination of music major convocations, faculty recitals, and other recitals and concerts sponsored by the department. Requirements announced at the first convocation of each semester. The fulfillment of any part of these requirements by non-departmental concerts must be pre-approved by the department head. Credit will not be given to students who arrive after the recital/concert begins. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 108 Recital Attendance II
Attendance at a combination of music major convocations, faculty recitals, and other recitals and concerts sponsored by the department. Requirements announced at the first convocation of each semester. The fulfillment of any part of these requirements by non-departmental concerts must be pre-approved by the department head. Credit will not be given to students who arrive after the recital/concert begins. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 115 Musicianship for the Musical Theatre Performer I
Practical music training and skill development directly related to the music competencies needed by the Musical Theatre performer; notation, clefs, intervals, scales, rhythm and meter, terminology; triads and seventh chords; solfege, reading, and dictation of melodies and rhythms.
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MUS 116 Musicianship for the Musical Theatre Performer II
Prerequisite: MUS 115.A continuation of MUS 115; practical music training and skill development directly related to the music competencies needed by the Musical Theatre performer; modal scales, chromatic harmony, modulation; complex and asymmetrical meters; reading and dictation of melodies, rhythms, and chord progressions.
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MUS 119 Jazz Theory/Jazz Keyboard Skills
Prerequisite: MUS 103.The study of jazz theory and the practical application of functional jazz keyboard skills.
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MUS 131 String Techniques and Skills for the Music Educator
Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching violin, viola, cello and bass in a class situation. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to string instruction will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.
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MUS 133 Guitar for the Music Educator I
Provides future music teachers with the working knowledge, experience and skills to use the guitar for accompanying music making as well as for teaching fretted instruments in school music classes and ensembles.
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MUS 134 Guitar Class II
Prerequisite: MUS 133.Intermediate and advanced guitar techniques are studied, with related literature.
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MUS 135 Voice Class I
Fundamentals of voice production, breath management, resonance and diction. Voice diagnosis and application of vocal principles are given on an individual basis. Appropriate vocal exercises and song literature are employed for the development of a singing technique.
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MUS 136 Voice Class II
Prerequisite: MUS 135.Application of vocal principles is given on individual basis with the introduction of interpretation, style, and Italian diction.
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MUS 137 Piano Class I
Prerequisite: MUS 100 or MUS 103 or MUS 115.Coordination exercises, major scales, harmonization with I, IV, V7 chords, transposition, reading, elementary repertoire.
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MUS 138 Piano Class II
Prerequisite: MUS 137.Minor scales, harmonization of major and minor melodies, transposition, reading, repertoire.
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MUS 141 Single Reed Techniques and Skills for the Music Educator
Introduction in the basic skills and playing and teaching clarinet and saxophone in a class situation. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to woodwind instruction will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.
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MUS 142 Flute and Double Reed Techniques and Skills for the Music Educator
Introduction in the basic skills of playing and teaching flute and double reeds in a class situation. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to woodwind instruction will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.
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MUS 144 High Brass Techniques and Skills for the Music Educator
Introduction in the basic skills of playing and teaching trumpet and horn in a class situation. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to brass instruction will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.
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MUS 145 Low Brass Techniques and Skills for the Music Educator
Introduction in the basic skills of playing and teaching trombone and euphonium or tuba in a class situation. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to brass instruction will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.
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MUS 146 Percussion Techniques and Skills for the Music Educator I
Introduction in the basic skills of playing and teaching percussion instruments in a class situation. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to percussion instruction will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.
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MUS 147 Percussion Techniques and Skills for the Music Educator II
Prerequisite: MUS 146.Introduction in the skills of playing and teaching percussion instruments at the intermediate level. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to percussion instruction will be studied, with emphasis on marching percussion, auxiliary percussion, world percussion, and drum set.
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MUS 148 Introduction to Music Teaching
This course is an orientation to Pre-K12 school music teaching across different class settings (e.g. general music, ensembles, music technology, fretted instruments, keyboard, music analysis, composition, etc.) and to the music teacher education program. Students explore and experience varied roles and responsibilities of music teaching with a diversity of leaners through hands-on practicum experiences. Students will design and lead musical activities, complete field observations and instruction and examine the working, knowledge experience and skills involved in teaching music. Initial formative assessments of the students' ability to lead instruction with their voice and fretted instruments (i.e., guitar ukulele) will be completed. The field observation and instruction component requires the student to carry professional liability insurance and obtain a Missouri Volunteer and Employee Criminal History Service (MOVECHS) FBI fingerprinting background check.
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MUS 149 String (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, bass viola. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 151 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 152 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 153 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 155 Woodwind (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 156 Brass (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 157 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 158 Guitar
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in classical guitar. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 159 Harp
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in harp. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 160 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 161 Men's Chorus
A choral ensemble of men's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Men's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 162 Choral Union
Chorus Union, a mixed choir of students and community members, rehearses one evening per week and performs concerts throughout the year. Choral Union collaborates with other choral ensembles during the academic year and performs a variety of choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music. Open to all students and community members by audition.
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MUS 163 Women's Chorus
A choral ensemble of women's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Women's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 168 Chorale
Chorale is a chorus of mixed men's and women's voices that studies and performs advanced choral repertoire both on and off campus. The Chorale will collaborate with other vocal and instrumental ensembles during the academic year. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 172 Small Ensemble
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Ensembles may be arranged each semester in piano, voice, strings, wind instruments and percussion to meet needs of participating students and the department. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 173 Chamber Orchestra
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Small instrumental ensemble, consisting primarily of strings and varying combinations of wind, brass, percussion, and keyboard instruments, devoted to the study and performance of music written for that medium. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 174 Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Laboratory course in instrumentation, materials, arranging and organization of Jazz Ensemble. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 175 Band
Band provides opportunities for performance with University Wind Bands, i.e. Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Concert Band. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 176 University Symphony
The symphony performs music from the standard symphonic literature and cooperates with other ensembles to perform major choral and operatic works. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 177 Marching Band
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Marching band performs as a unit during football season. Band performs on campus, in area high schools, and in the stadia of other colleges. Auditions for placement and additional group work required. Band grants available to qualified students. Fees and assessments apply to course. May be repeated for credit. No more than two hours of MUS 177 or 377 may be counted toward Large Ensemble credit.
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MUS 178 University/Community Band
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Traditional-style concert band which provides performance opportunities for musicians from the university and the community at large. At least one concert is presented each semester. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 192 Accompanying
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Development of skills in accompanying for pianist. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 193 Opera Workshop
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Preparation and production of opera as it pertains to singing actors and ensembles. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 200 Principles and General Methods of Music Education
Prerequisite: MUS 148.This serves as the gateway course to the teacher music education program. An overview of school organization, management techniques, goals, objectives, assessment, technology, curriculum preparation, unit planning, and diversity as a knowledge base for K-12 music teachers is developed through student projects. Students participate in a 30-hour field experience in area schools. The portfolio checkpoint required for admission to Teacher Education will occur during this course. A C grade or better is required in this course to be admitted to Teacher Education. The field observation component requires the student to carry professional liability insurance, a current and valid TB test, and obtain a Missouri Volunteer and Employee Criminal History Service (MOVECHS) FBI fingerprinting background check.
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MUS 203 Theory and Musicianship III
Prerequisite: MUS 104.Chromatic harmony including borrowed chords and augmented sixth chords; elementary and advanced modulation; smaller forms. Sight singing and dictation of melodies and rhythms; error detection; modulation to closely related keys; dictation and identification of chromatic harmony.
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MUS 204 Theory and Musicianship IV
Prerequisite: MUS 203.Advanced chromatic harmony; twentieth-century and contemporary techniques; larger forms. Sight singing and dictation of melodies and rhythms; error detection; harmonic dictation; diatonic modes and other non-tonal scales; improvisation.
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MUS 207 Recital Attendance III
Attendance at a combination of music major convocations, faculty recitals, and other recitals and concerts sponsored by the department. The fulfillment of any part of these requirements by non-departmental concerts must be pre-approved by the department head. Credit will not be given to students who arrive after the recital/concert begins. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 208 Recital Attendance IV
Attendance at a combination of music major convocations, faculty recitals, and other recitals and concerts sponsored by the department. The fulfillment of any part of these requirements by non-departmental concerts must be pre-approved by the department head. Credit will not be given to students who arrive after the recital/concert begins. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 216 Introduction to Audio Techniques
Prerequisite: departmental permission.The study and application of a wide variety of techniques used in the commercial music industry. Topic areas include sound and hearing, waveform theory, acoustics, microphones, multi-track recording, and basic usage of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI).
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MUS 219 Jazz Improvisation I
Prerequisite: MUS 104.The study of beginning improvisation including chord/scale relationship, ii-V-I in all twelve major keys, blues, standards, and solo transcription.
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MUS 220 Jazz Improvisation II
Prerequisite: MUS 219.The study of improvisation including chord/scale relationship, ii-V-I in all twelve minor keys, all forms of minor scales, modes, standards and solo transcription.
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MUS 237 Piano Class III
Prerequisite: MUS 138.Chord patterns for harmonization using secondary chords, broken chords, instrumental and vocal scores, ensemble playing, repertoire.
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MUS 239 Introduction to World Music
General Education Course (Focus on the Arts).An exploration of what it means to be human through a comparison of various world musics and the associated recurring patterns of human behavior. Students will also develop a music vocabulary and listening skills through exposure to recordings, lectures and assignments about stylistic elements and analysis.
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MUS 241 The Language of Music
Prerequisite: Open to all students except music majors.General Education Course (Focus on Humanities).A study of various musical forms, styles and genres with emphasis on critical listening and how musical expression contributes to human knowledge and experience. Various analytical frameworks will be introduced within the context of history and cultural traditions.
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MUS 249 String Instrument
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, bass viol. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 251 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 252 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 253 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 255 Woodwind (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 256 Brass (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 257 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 258 Guitar
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in classical guitar. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 259 Harp
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in harp. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 260 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 280 Musical Theatre Workshop
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Performance laboratory for students majoring in Musical Theatre. Preparation and performance of musical numbers from the musical theatre repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on the synthesis of performance techniques related to various musical styles. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 294 Singing Diction I
Proper pronunciation of English, Italian, and Latin; mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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MUS 295 Singing Diction II
Prerequisite: MUS 294.Proper pronunciation of German and French; continued application of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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MUS 298 Upper Division Applied Status
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Evaluation of lower division (100 and 200 level) applied studies is required by the end of the sophomore year of all pre-admitted music majors at the conclusion of the fourth semester of applied study. This evaluation is also required of transfer students. Grade of Pass/Not Pass will be assigned by the area coordinator in consultation with the area applied faculty. Specific requirements may vary by applied area and are found in the course syllabus. This course serves as a checkpoint/gateway to upper division applied courses and partially fulfills admission requirements to the major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 301 Service-Learning in Music
Prerequisite: 30 hours, concurrent registration in a Music course designated as a service-learning offering.This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Music to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefit an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.
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MUS 307 Recital Attendance V
Prerequisite: piano proficiency.Attendance at a combination of music major convocations, faculty recitals, and other recitals or concerts sponsored by the department. Requirements announced at the first convocation of each semester. The fulfillment of any part of these requirements by non-departmental concerts must be pre-approved by the department head. Credit will not be given to students who arrive after the recital/concert begins. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 308 Recital Attendance VI
Prerequisite: piano proficiency.Attendance at a combination of music major convocations, faculty recitals, and other recitals and concerts sponsored by the department. The fulfillment of any part of these requirements by non-departmental concerts must be pre-approved by the department head. Credit will not be given to students who arrive after the recital/concert begins. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 313 16th Century Counterpoint
Prerequisite: MUS 203.Analysis and writing in the style of the vocal music of the late Renaissance as embodied in the sacred vocal works of Palestrina.
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MUS 314 18th Century Counterpoint
Prerequisite: MUS 203.Analysis and writing in the style of the instrumental music of the late Baroque as embodied in the keyboard works of J.S. Bach.
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MUS 315 Form and Analysis
Prerequisite: MUS 204.The study of formal aspects of music, ranging from smaller structural units to complete movements. Analysis of forms and styles from selected historical periods.
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MUS 316 Advanced Audio Recording Techniques
Prerequisite: MUS 216 and permission of instructor.Digital, advanced audio recording technology for radio, television, and video post production. Emphasis will be placed on the recording, editing, and mixdown of production projects. Topic areas include microphone placement, multi-track recording, digital theory, synchronization concepts, and the art of mixdown.
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MUS 319 Jazz Improvisation III
Prerequisite: MUS 220.The study of advanced improvisation including chord/scale relationship, continued study of ii-V-I in all twelve major and minor keys, diminished, whole-tone, and altered dominant scales. Standards and solo transcriptions will be analyzed and performed.
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MUS 321 Conducting
Prerequisite: MUS 104.Fundamentals of conducting, with emphasis upon basic baton techniques, transposition and score reading.
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MUS 322 Conducting-Choral
Prerequisite: MUS 321.Conducting techniques specifically related to choral music.
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MUS 323 Conducting-Instrumental
Prerequisite: MUS 321.Conducting techniques specifically related to instrumental music.
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MUS 327 Composition Class
Prerequisite: MUS 103.Requires composition of short musical pieces using a variety of styles, and the analysis of works by 20th century composers.
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MUS 328 Instrumentation
Prerequisite: MUS 203.Techniques, arranging, scoring and transcribing for large and small ensembles; with attention given to the practical application in a teaching situation.
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MUS 340 Adaptive Music for Special Learners
Prerequisite: music major and admitted to Teacher Education.Introduction to the teaching of music students with disabilities in a school setting. The course will provide an overview of characteristics and identification criteria for both individuals with disabilities and also the gifted. Legislation and process pertaining to special education will be addressed along with a focus on teaching individuals with diversity in the elementary, middle, and secondary educational setting.
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MUS 343 Musical Theatre History I
Development of musical theatre in England, continental Europe and America from The Beggar's Opera, 1728 to Show Boat, 1927.
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MUS 344 Musical Theatre History II
Development of musical theatre mainly in America from Show Boat, 1927 to present. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 345 Music in Western Culture and Society I
The historical unfolding of western art music and the ways in which culture and society have played a central role in that development. Music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque will be studied from the perspective of the way in which it has been influenced and in turn influenced religion, politics, economics, and other social issues.
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MUS 346 Music in Western Culture and Society II
This course explores the historical unfolding of Western art music and the ways in which culture and society have played a central role in that development. Students study music from the Classical era to the present to understand how music has influenced and been influenced by religion, politics, economics, and other social issues. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 347 History of Jazz in American Culture
The development of jazz music in America. The historical unfolding of jazz art music and developmental advances from early 20th century to the present.
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MUS 349 String (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, bass viol. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 351 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 352 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 353 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 355 Woodwind (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 356 Brass (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction available in French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 357 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 358 Guitar
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in classical guitar. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 359 Harp
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in harp. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 360 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 361 Men's Chorus
A choral ensemble of men's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Men's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 362 Choral Union
Chorus Union, a mixed choir of students and community members, rehearses one evening per week and performs concerts throughout the year. Choral Union collaborates with other choral ensembles during the academic year and performs a variety of choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music. Open to all students and community members by audition.
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MUS 363 Women's Chorus
A choral ensemble of women's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Women's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 368 Chorale
Chorale is a chorus of mixed men's and women's voices that studies and performs advanced choral repertoire both on and off campus. The Chorale will collaborate with other vocal and instrumental ensembles during the academic year. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 372 Small Ensemble
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Ensembles may be arranged each semester in piano, voice, strings, wind instruments and percussion to meet needs of participating students and the department. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 373 Chamber Orchestra
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Small instrumental ensemble, consisting primarily of strings and varying combinations of wind, brass, percussion, and keyboard instruments, devoted to the study and performance of music written for that medium. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 374 Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Laboratory course in instrumentation, materials, arranging and organization of Jazz Ensemble. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 375 Band
Band provides opportunities for performance with University Wind Bands, i.e. Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Concert Band. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 376 University Symphony
The symphony performs music from the standard symphonic literature and cooperates with other ensembles to perform major choral and operatic works. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 377 Marching Band
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Marching band performs as a unit during football season. Band performs on campus, in area high schools, and in the stadia of other colleges. Auditions for placement and additional group work required. Band grants available to qualified students. Fees and assessments apply to course. May be repeated for credit. No more than two hours of MUS 177 or 377 may be counted toward Large Ensemble credit.
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MUS 380 Musical Theatre Workshop
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Performance laboratory for students majoring in Musical Theatre. Preparation and performance of musical numbers from the musical theatre repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on the synthesis of performance techniques related to various musical styles. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 392 Accompanying
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Development of skills in accompanying for pianist. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 393 Opera Workshop
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Preparation and production of opera as it pertains to singing actors and ensembles. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 398 Junior Recital
Prerequisite: MUS 298 and permission of instructor.Preparation and public presentation of a solo recital in the student's major applied area. Required of all music majors on the Bachelor of Music-Performance degree. The student must pass a recital hearing before the performance can occur.
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MUS 399 Special Topics in Music
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Topic of interest determined by student and professor. May be repeated, as topics change, to maximum of 6 credit hours. Variable content course.
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MUS 407 Recital Attendance VII
Prerequisite: piano proficiency.Attendance at a combination of music major convocations, faculty recitals, and other recitals and concerts sponsored by the department. Requirements announced at the first convocation of each semester. The fulfillment of any part of these requirements by non-departmental concerts must be pre-approved by the department head. Credit will not be given to students who arrive after the recital/concert begins. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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MUS 410 Middle Childhood and Preadolescent Vocal Methods and Materials
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education; and MUS 204 and MUS 322 and MUS 518.Principles and techniques for working with middle or junior high school voices and teaching music classes at the middle level with special attention paid to vocal development, voice change, and vocal health for pre-adolescents. Pedagogical analysis of choral/vocal music literature, lesson planning, and classroom management specific to this age group. Includes organization and administration of vocal music classes commonly found in programs at this level. Requires a 20-hour practicum at the middle level.
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MUS 411 Secondary Instrumental Methods and Materials
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education; and MUS 204 and MUS 323 and MUS 328.Explores effective music methods and teaching strategies utilized in instrumental programs in middle or junior high schools and in high schools. Includes organization and administration of instrumental music classes commonly found in programs at those levels. Survey and analysis of instrumental music for large and small instrumental ensembles of all types and levels (K-12).
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MUS 416 Recording Arts Practicum
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Practice in the recording studio environment, creating CD-quality music and soundtracks. Instruction will be provided in session conduct as well as advanced operations in tracking, editing, and mixing.
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MUS 430 Music in Early Childhood and the Elementary School
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.Methods of teaching music in early childhood and elementary school classrooms. A 20-hour practicum in elementary music classrooms is required as part of this course.
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MUS 449 String (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, bass viol. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 451 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 452 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 453 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 455 Woodwind (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 456 Brass (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction available in horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 457 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 458 Guitar
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in classical guitar. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 459 Harp
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in harp. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 460 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and admission to Music degree program.Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 480 Musical Theatre Workshop
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Performance laboratory for students majoring in Musical Theatre. Preparation and performance of musical numbers from the musical theatre repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on the synthesis of performance techniques related to various musical styles. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 488 Seminar in Supervised Teaching
Prerequisite: all coursework required for the Bachelor of Music Education completed including the senior recital and piano proficiency; and minimum combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.75; and minimum GPA in Music of 3.00 with no grade lower than a C; and minimum GPA of 3.00 in professional education; and concurrent enrollment in MUS 494 and MUS 496.A blended seminar focused on the analysis of diverse teaching contexts, student learning, and field experiences during supervised teaching. Topics will include: Theory into Practice, The Job Search, Diversity, the Teacher Work Sample, Assessment, and Classroom Management. Students attend (in person or on-line) weekly 2-hour seminars. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 494 Supervised Teaching (Elementary Music K-6)
Prerequisite: all coursework required for the Bachelor of Music Education completed including the senior recital and piano proficiency; and minimum combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.75; and minimum GPA of 3.00 in music with no grade lower than a C; and minimum GPA of 3.00 in professional education; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and completion of Transition Points 1 and 2; and approval for supervised teaching; and concurrent enrollment in MUS 496 and MUS 488.Students will observe, assist and teach music classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and University supervisor. Participation in extra-curricular activities and other duties is expected. An ongoing full-time commitment to supervised teaching is required to remain enrolled. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA.
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MUS 496 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Music 7-12)
Prerequisite: all coursework required for the Bachelor of Music Education completed including the senior recital and piano proficiency; and minimum combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.75; and minimum GPA of 3.00 in music with no grade lower than a C; and minimum GPA of 3.00 in professional education; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and completion of Transition Points 1 and 2; and approval for supervised teaching; and concurrent enrollment in MUS 488 and MUS 494.Students will observe, assist and teach music classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and University supervisor. Participation in extra-curricular activities and other duties is expected. An ongoing full-time commitment to supervised teaching is required to remain enrolled. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 498 Senior Recital
Prerequisite: MUS 298, and permission of instructor, and at least three semesters Applied Music courses numbered 300 or above with grades of "B" or better in the major performance area or in composition.Preparation and public presentation of a solo recital in the student's major applied area. The student must pass a recital hearing before the performance can occur. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 499 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II
Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval.This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.
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MUS 501 Music Education Workshop
Variable topics related to music education instruction. Number of class hours determined by length of workshop and depth of topic. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 credit hours. May be taught concurrently with MUS 611. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 501 and MUS 611.
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MUS 503 Orff in the Classroom
A study of music education using the approach developed by Carl Orff. Will include creative techniques including instruments, singing and movement. May be taught concurrently with MUS 613. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 503 and MUS 613.
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MUS 506 Band Administration and Materials
Practicum and experience in all aspects of the successful band program. Includes organizational strategies and review of large and small ensemble literature for marching band, stage band, jazz band, and concert band. May be taught concurrently with MUS 606. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 506 and MUS 606.
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MUS 510 Adolescent and Early Adult Choral/Vocal Literature and Materials for Secondary Levels
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education; MUS 204 and MUS 321 and MUS 518.Explores effective music methods and teaching strategies utilized in vocal programs in high schools. Includes pedagogy of the adolescent voice. Best practices for teaching a wide variety of vocal ensembles including curricular and extra-curricular groups. Rehearsal and lesson planning for achievement of outcomes. Practical administration of organizations commonly found in most choral music programs. Survey and analysis of choral music literature for individuals, large and small ensembles including glee clubs, mixed choruses and choirs of all levels of performance. A 20-hour practicum with an area vocal music program will be part of the course content. May be taught concurrently with MUS 609. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 510 and MUS 609.
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MUS 516 Composition I
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Elementary composition of pieces in a variety of forms. Emphasis on works for piano, solo instruments or voice. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 616. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 516 and MUS 616.
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MUS 517 Composition II
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Intermediate level composition. Emphasis on writing for small groups of instrumentalists or vocalists. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 617. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 517 and MUS 617.
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MUS 518 Choral Arranging
Prerequisite: MUS 203.Techniques of arranging for small and large choral ensembles; with attention given to the practical application in a teaching situation. May be taught concurrently with MUS 618. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 518 and MUS 618.
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MUS 520 Composition III
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Composing for larger groups of instrumentalists or vocalists. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 619. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 520 and MUS 619. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 521 Composition IV
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Advanced composition. A wide variety of mediums and styles are possible including electronic music of all types. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 621. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 521 and MUS 621. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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MUS 522 Keyboard Literature I
Recommended Prerequisite: MUS 345 and MUS 346. Keyboard works from Antiquity to the Baroque. May be taught concurrently with MUS 622. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 522 and MUS 622.
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MUS 523 Keyboard Literature II
Recommended Prerequisite: MUS 345 and MUS 346. Keyboard works from the Classical Period to the present. May be taught concurrently with MUS 623. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 523 and MUS 623.
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MUS 524 Song and Opera Literature
Italian arias, German Lieder; representative songs by French, English, and American composers; standard operatic repertoire in relation to the composer's style and the period of theater and music history from which they emanate. May be taught concurrently with MUS 624. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 524 and MUS 624.
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MUS 526 Advanced Arranging
Prerequisite: MUS 204.Independent study or three hour seminar per week. Techniques of arranging for various choral or instrumental groups, suited to the need of the individual student. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with MUS 626. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 526 and MUS 626.
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MUS 529 Introduction to Commercial Music
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.A comprehensive survey of various aspects of music associated with the entertainment industry. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including song and advertising jingle writing, scoring for film and video, negotiating contracts, and dealing with music publishers. May be taught concurrently with MUS 629. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 529 and MUS 629.
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MUS 530 Vocal Pedagogy and Materials
Understanding the basic principles of voice production and their application to the training of singers. A comparative study of different pedagogical approaches to voice training. Including a survey of materials needed in successful programs of choral and vocal education in secondary schools for all levels of performance. May be taught concurrently with MUS 630. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 530 and MUS 630.
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MUS 538 Survey of Pedagogical Methods
A study of methods of teaching applied music. May be taught concurrently with MUS 658. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 538 and MUS 658.
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MUS 539 String Pedagogy and Instrumental Literature and Materials for Elementary and Secondary Levels
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Students will explore all aspects of orchestra and string programs for elementary and secondary education. Literature appropriate for beginning and advanced levels in school string programs will be addressed. May be taught concurrently with MUS 659. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 539 and MUS 659.
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MUS 541 Keyboard Harmony
Prerequisite: piano proficiency.Development of keyboard harmony skills through study and practice of figured bass, score reading, transposition, chord structures, harmonic progressions, and improvisation. May be taught concurrently with MUS 641. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 541 and MUS 641.
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MUS 543 Music of the Renaissance
Prerequisite: MUS 345.A comprehensive study of Western music from the Franco-Netherlands composers to Monteverdi (c. 1450 to 1600). May be taught concurrently with MUS 683. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 543 and MUS 683.
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MUS 544 Music of the Baroque Era
Prerequisite: MUS 345.A comprehensive study of Western music from monody to J.S. Bach and Handel (c. 1600 to 1750). May be taught concurrently with MUS 684. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 544 and MUS 684.
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MUS 545 Music of the Classical Era
Prerequisite: MUS 346.A comprehensive study of Western music from pre-classicism to Beethoven (c. 1750 to 1810). May be taught concurrently with MUS 685. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 545 and MUS 685.
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MUS 546 Music of the Romantic Era
Prerequisite: MUS 346.A comprehensive study of Western music from Beethoven to the post-romantic composers (c. 1800 to 1900). May be taught concurrently with MUS 686. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 546 and MUS 686.
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MUS 547 Music Since 1900
Prerequisite: MUS 346.A comprehensive study of Western music from 1900 to the present. May be taught concurrently with MUS 687. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 547 and MUS 687.
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MUS 548 Choral Literature
Choral literature from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. May be taught concurrently with MUS 688. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 548 and MUS 688.
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MUS 561 Men's Chorus
A choral ensemble of men's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Men's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 563 Women's Chorus
A choral ensemble of women's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Women's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 580 Instrumental Conducting
Prerequisite: MUS 323.A study of conducting techniques and problems in rehearsal and performance. Baton technique, repertoire development and practicum of conducting in rehearsals (may include a public performance). May be taught concurrently with MUS 670. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 580 and MUS 670. May be repeated for variable credit hours to a maximum of 12 hours.
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MUS 581 Choral Conducting
Prerequisite: MUS 322.A study of conducting techniques and problems in rehearsal and performance. Baton technique, repertoire development, and practicum of conducting in rehearsals (may include a public performance). May be taught concurrently with MUS 671. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 581 and MUS 671. May be repeated for variable credit hours to a maximum of 12 hours.
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MUS 599 Special Topics in Music
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Topic of interest determined by student and professor. Variable content course. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with MUS 689. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 599 and MUS 689.
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MUS 606 Band Administration and Materials
Practicum and experience in all aspects of the successful band program. Includes organizational strategies and review of large and small ensemble literature for marching band, stage band, jazz band, and concert band. May be taught concurrently with MUS 506. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 506 and MUS 606.
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MUS 609 Choral Literature and Materials for Secondary Levels
Survey and analysis of choral music for large and small ensembles including glee clubs, mixed choruses, and choirs of all levels of performance (7-12 grade). May be taught concurrently with MUS 510. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 510 and MUS 609.
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MUS 611 Music Education Workshop
Variable topics related to music education instruction. Number of credit hours determined by length of workshop and depth of topic. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. May be taught concurrently with MUS 501. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 501 and MUS 611.
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MUS 613 Orff in the Classroom
A study of music education using the approach developed by Carl Orff. Will include creative techniques including instruments, singing, and movement. May be taught concurrently with MUS 503. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 503 and MUS 613.
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MUS 616 Composition I
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Elementary composition of pieces in a variety of forms. Emphasis on works for piano, solo instruments, or voice. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be taught concurrently with MUS 516. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 516 and MUS 616.
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MUS 617 Composition II
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Intermediate level composition. Emphasis on writing for small groups of instrumentalists or vocalists. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be taught concurrently with MUS 517. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 517 and MUS 617.
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MUS 618 Choral Arranging
Techniques of arranging for small and large choral ensembles; with attention given to the practical application in a teaching situation. May be taught concurrently with MUS 518. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 518 and MUS 618.
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MUS 619 Composition III
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Composing for larger groups of instrumentalists or vocalists. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 520. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 520 and MUS 619.
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MUS 621 Composition IV
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Advanced composition. A wide variety of mediums and styles are possible including electronic music of all types. Adapted to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated. May be taught concurrently with MUS 521. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 521 and MUS 621.
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MUS 622 Keyboard Literature I
Keyboard works from Antiquity to the Baroque. May be taught concurrently with MUS 522. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 522 and MUS 622.
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MUS 623 Keyboard Literature II
Keyboard works from the Classical Period to the present. May be taught concurrently with MUS 523. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 523 and MUS 623.
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MUS 624 Song and Opera Literature
Italian arias, German Lieder; representative songs by French, English, and American composers; standard operatic repertoire in relation to the composer's style and the period of theater and music history from which they emanate. May be taught concurrently with MUS 524. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 524 and MUS 624.
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MUS 626 Advanced Arranging
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Independent study or three hour seminar per week. Techniques of arranging for various choral or instrumental groups, suited to the need of the individual student. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with MUS 526. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 526 and MUS 626.
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MUS 629 Introduction to Commercial Music
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.A comprehensive survey of various aspects of music associated with the entertainment industry. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including song and advertising jingle writing, scoring for film and video, negotiating contracts, and dealing with music publishers. May be taught concurrently with MUS 529. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 529 and MUS 629.
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MUS 630 Vocal Pedagogy and Materials
Understanding the basic principles of voice production and their application to the training of singers. A comparative study of different pedagogical approaches to voice training. Including a survey of materials needed in successful programs of choral and vocal education in secondary schools for all levels of performance. May be taught concurrently with MUS 530. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 530 and MUS 630.
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MUS 641 Keyboard Harmony
Development of keyboard harmony skills through study and practice of figured bass, score reading, transposition, chord structures, harmonic progressions, and improvisation. May be taught concurrently with MUS 541. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 541 and MUS 641.
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MUS 649 String (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, and bass viol. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 651 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 652 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 653 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 655 Woodwind
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 656 Brass
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 657 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction on percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 658 Survey of Pedagogical Methods
A study of methods of teaching applied music. May be taught concurrently with MUS 538. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 538 and MUS 658.
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MUS 659 String Pedagogy and Instrumental Literature and Materials for Elementary and Secondary Levels
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Students will explore all aspects of orchestra and string programs for elementary and secondary education. Literature appropriate for beginning and advanced levels in school string programs will be addressed. May be taught concurrently with MUS 539. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 539 and MUS 659.
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MUS 660 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 661 Men's Chorus
A choral ensemble of men's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Men's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 663 Women's Chorus
A choral ensemble of women's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Women's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 670 Instrumental Conducting Seminar
A study of conducting techniques and problems in rehearsal and performance. Baton technique, repertoire development and practicum of conducting in rehearsals (may include a public performance). May be taught concurrently with MUS 580. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 580 and MUS 670. May be repeated for variable credit hours to a maximum of 12 hours.
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MUS 671 Choral Conducting Seminar
A study of conducting techniques and problems in rehearsal and performance. Baton technique, repertoire development, and practicum of conducting in rehearsals (may include a public performance). May be taught concurrently with MUS 581. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 581 and MUS 671. May be repeated for variable credit hours to a maximum of 12 hours.
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MUS 674 Jazz Ensemble
A Laboratory course in instrumentation, materials, arranging, and organization of the jazz ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 675 Band
Band provides opportunities for performance with University Wind Bands, i.e. Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Concert Band. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 678 University/Community Band
Traditional style concert band which provides performance opportunities for musicians from the university and the community at large. At least one concert is presented each semester. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 682 Piano Ensemble
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.The student will strengthen ensemble and rehearsal techniques through the study and performance of piano four-hand and duo literature. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 683 Music of the Renaissance
A comprehensive study of Western music from the Franco-Netherlands composers to Monteverdi (c. 1450 to 1600). May be taught concurrently with MUS 543. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 543 and MUS 683.
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MUS 684 Music of the Baroque Era
A comprehensive study of Western music from monody to J.S. Bach and Handel (c. 1600 to 1750). May be taught concurrently with MUS 544. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 544 and MUS 684.
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MUS 685 Music of the Classical Era
A comprehensive study of Western music from pre-classicism to Beethoven (c. 1750 to 1810). May be taught concurrently with MUS 545. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 545 and MUS 685.
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MUS 686 Music of the Romantic Era
A comprehensive study of Western music from Beethoven to the post-romantic composers (c. 1800 to 1900). May be taught concurrently with MUS 546. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 546 and MUS 686.
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MUS 687 Music Since 1900
A comprehensive study of Western music from 1900 to the present. May be taught concurrently with MUS 547. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 547 and MUS 687.
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MUS 688 Choral Literature
Choral literature from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. May be taught concurrently with MUS 548. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 548 and MUS 688.
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MUS 689 Special Topics in Music
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Topic of interest determined by student and professor. Variable content course. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with MUS 599. Cannot receive credit for both MUS 599 and MUS 689.
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MUS 700 Introduction to Graduate Study in Music
General introduction to graduate curriculum; planning the program; formal writing style; sources used in research; study of methods in research. Required of all degree candidates.
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MUS 701 Music Education Curriculum
An examination of trends in elementary, middle, and secondary music education; evaluation of selected materials and techniques; and special projects in planning for change in music education curriculum.
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MUS 702 General Music Education
Study of problems in planning a music program to encourage lifelong participation in music; for guiding learning through creating, performing and responding; music integration with other subject areas; critical and creative thinking, and use of instructional media for providing music learning experiences.
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MUS 706 Ethical Decision-Making in Music Education
Exploration of issues, problems and possibilities in music education through an applied ethics perspective.
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MUS 707 Psychology of Music
Adapted to the view of the music educator. Emphasis is placed upon the physics of sound, psychology of performances and teaching, and the principles of listening.
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MUS 708 Contemporary Music Education
A study of current trends and contemporary issues relevant to education and/or music education, as identified from various sources, and what impact they may or may not have on music education.
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MUS 715 Advanced Composition
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Private compositional study for graduate students. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours when topic varies.
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MUS 720 Directed Study in Music Education
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Individual study and research on projects approved by Music Education faculty; individual conferences with assigned faculty members; oral report, and a document at conclusion of semester. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.
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MUS 725 History and Philosophy of Music Education
History of educational philosophies and objectives.
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MUS 727 Seminar: Music Theory
A study of various aspects of music theory, including analysis and pedagogy, researched from primary and secondary sources from the medieval period through the present. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when topic varies.
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MUS 728 Pedagogy of Music Theory
Techniques of teaching harmony and ear training as well as other theoretical aspects of music to high school and college music students.
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MUS 738 Survey of Pre-College Repertoire
Prerequisite: MUS 538 or MUS 658.An examination of appropriate repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century style periods for beginner, intermediate, and advanced pre-college students.
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MUS 739 Pedagogy Practicum I
Prerequisite: MUS 738.A course consisting of three components: class meetings for the discussion of teaching techniques, observation of the teaching of experienced teachers, supervised teaching.
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MUS 740 Pedagogy Practicum II
Prerequisite: MUS 739.Private teaching of a prescribed number of pre-college students of various levels of advancement under guidance of pedagogy instructor. Pedagogy students must present assigned pre-college students in an end of semester recital.
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MUS 744 Directed Study in Music Theory
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Individual study on approved projects; individual conferences with assigned faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.
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MUS 745 Directed Study in Music History and Literature
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Advanced study in special topics of music history and literature. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours when topic varies.
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MUS 746 Seminar: Symphonic Literature
A survey of the repertoire for orchestras of varying sizes and ability levels. Variable content course.
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MUS 747 Seminar: Wind Literature
A survey of the repertoire for wind groups of various sizes and ability levels. Variable content course.
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MUS 748 Seminar: Choral Literature
A survey of the repertoire for choral groups of various sizes and ability levels. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when topic varies.
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MUS 749 String (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in violin, viola, violoncello, and bass viola. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 751 Piano
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in piano. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 752 Organ
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in organ. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 753 Voice
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in voice. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 755 Woodwind (Instrument)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 756 Brass
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction available in trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 757 Percussion
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction on percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 760 Carillon
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Applied instruction in carillon. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 761 Men's chorus
A choral ensemble of men's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Men's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 762 Choral Union
Chorus Union, a mixed choir of students and community members, rehearses one evening per week and performs concerts throughout the year. Choral Union collaborates with other choral ensembles during the academic year and performs a variety of choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music. Open to all students and community members by audition.
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MUS 763 Women's Chorus
A choral ensemble of women's voices that studies and performs music of various historical periods and genres both on and off campus. The Women's Chorus collaborates with other vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Music Department. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 768 Chorale
Chorale is a chorus of mixed men's and women's voices that studies and performs advanced choral repertoire both on and off campus. The Chorale will collaborate with other vocal and instrumental ensembles during the academic year. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 772 Small Ensembles
Ensembles may be arranged each semester in the fields of piano, voice, strings, wind instruments, and percussion to meet the needs of participating students and the department. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 773 Chamber Orchestra
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Small instrumental ensemble, consisting primarily of strings and varying combinations of wind, brass, percussion, and keyboard instruments, devoted to the study and performance of music written for that medium. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 774 Jazz Ensemble
A laboratory course in instrumentation, materials, arranging, and organization of the jazz ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 775 Band
Band provides opportunities for performance with University Wind Bands, i.e. Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Concert Band. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree program in music.
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MUS 776 University Symphony
Symphony performs and reads music from standard orchestral literature and accompanies opera productions. Open to all university orchestral players by audition. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 778 University/Community Band
Traditional-style concert band which provides performance opportunities for musicians from the university and the community at large. At least one concert is presented each semester. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 781 Score Reading and Analysis
Analysis of scores and its application to conducting. Development of skills in reading clefs and transpositions. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when topic varies.
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MUS 790 Research Project
Research in the student's major area of concentration, culminating in a written document. Topic to be chosen through consultation with the student's major advisor. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 792 Accompanying
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Development of skills in accompanying for pianists.
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MUS 793 Opera Workshop
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Preparation and production of opera as it pertains to singing actors and ensembles. Open to all University students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Only 8 hours of ensembles can be counted toward a degree.
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MUS 797 Directed Study in Pedagogy
Advanced study in special topics in pedagogy. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours when topic varies.
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MUS 798 Graduate Recital
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Fulfills half of the final project requirement for concentrations in performance, pedagogy, and conducting.
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MUS 799 Thesis
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.Selection of thesis topic, research or compositional techniques to be employed, compilation of bibliography, guidance of compilation and interpretation of data; organization and writing of study or writing of composition and description including program notes.
