Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2005

Department of Music

Chair and Professor: Earles
Professors: Anderson, Brooks, George, Lane
Associate Professor: Bond
Assistant Professors: Hasenpflug,     Livingston Friedley, Masserini
Assistant Lecturer: Friedley
Adjunct Faculty: Adams, Banyas, Burt, Hughes, Knutson, Lacey, LoPiccolo, Markley, Obrien, Smith
Affiliate Faculty: Grayson
Emeritus Faculty: Stanek

The Department of Music offers programs leading to Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. Students who major in music take courses that provide a broad cultural background for careers in music teaching, performance, graduate study and music-related work. Membership in organized music groups, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, ISU Women's Choir, Idaho State Chorale, Jazz Bands, Chamber Choir, Opera Workshop and a variety of small woodwind, brass, percussion, string, vocal and keyboard ensembles, is open to all university students.

Accreditation

The ISU Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Its music education program is also accredited by regional and state accrediting agencies.

Goals and Objectives: 

The Department of Music at Idaho State University has the following goals:

  1. To offer instruction of the highest possible quality to music students;
  2. To provide an atmosphere of professional experiences in music, including concerts, master classes, and guest artists;
  3. To prepare professional musicians for careers in teaching and/or performance;
  4. To offer courses and musical experiences as an element of cultural enrichment for students who do not major in music;
  5. To provide opportunities for continued participation by all university students in various performing ensembles and other musical activities; and
  6. To exhibit a strong posture in community service through co-sponsorship and promotion of music cultural events.
The student related outcome objectives relating to these goals are as follows:
  1. Students will gain professional level performing experience in a variety of settings including large ensemble, small ensemble, and solo performance. These performance experiences will culminate in the presentation of a solo recital in the senior year.
  2. Students will gain a broad understanding of the history of music, focusing primarily upon Western musical culture, but also including an overview of world musics. Students will gain an understanding of how music functions within society and culture.
  3. Students will gain a broad understanding of music theory, including part writing, analysis, and composition.
  4. Students will develop ear training skills, including the abilities to hear and notate pitch intervals, chords, and rhythms. Students will be able to hear and identify procedures and large scale structures that are used in music.
  5. Students, especially those in the Bachelor of Music Education degree, will gain knowledge and experience in the art of teaching music.
  6. Students will gain and be able to display basic competencies on piano, including performance, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, and proper piano technique.
Admission

All prospective music majors/minors and transfer students must contact the department office prior to their first semester's registration to be assigned a departmental advisor and take diagnostic placement tests and performance auditions. Acceptance as a music major/minor is dependent upon auditions and these examinations. Examinations should be taken before or during the week preceding classwork.

Performance Auditions

These auditions will include technique demonstration and repertoire performance.

Theory Placement Exam

This exam will determine the specific semester of music theory to which a student will be assigned.

Piano Placement Exams

These tests serve to determine the specific semester and section of class piano or private instruction to which a student will be admitted. All music majors must successfully complete the department's required piano proficiency to graduate. Credits in MUSC 118-119, MUSC 218-219, or MUSC 120 may be used toward passing the piano proficiency. The student must register for piano or piano class each semester until passing the proficiency exam.

Special Graduation Requirements

  1. An overall accumulative grade point average of 2.0 for all University courses is required for graduation. The Music Department requires a Music GPA of 2.5 as a standard for graduation. An additional requirement is that a music major or minor must earn no less than a "C-" grade in each music course. Furthermore, at least a "C-" grade must be received to advance to another course for which the earlier course is a prerequisite, or to advance to the next level of a continuation course.
  2. All Music majors must pass the department's Junior Standing Exam (usually taken at the end of the sophomore year) and register for, and pass, applied music lessons, a minimum of 2 semesters at the 300 level, and 1-2 semesters at the 400 level.
Music Department Handbook

A handbook is available online at http://www.isu.edu/music/handbookmain.html which describes more completely the facilities, policies, course sequencing and departmental operations. Prospective students and music majors/minors are urged to become familiar with its contents.

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music degree is designed for students preparing for careers in performance and graduate study. The degree is offered with majors in voice, orchestral instruments and piano.

Basic Non-Music Requirements 

English Composition                                   6 cr 
COMM 101 Principles of Speech                         3 cr 
Foreign Language (French or German)                   8 cr 

(Voice majors are strongly encouraged to elect one year of foreign language study in each language) 

Social Sciences                                      12 cr 
Natural and Physical Sciences                         8 cr 

(Including laboratories) 

Fine Arts or Humanities 
  (not counting foreign language or music)            3 cr 
Electives (other than music)                          6 cr 
                                              TOTAL: 46 cr
Basic Music Requirements 
MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
MUSC 107        Recital Attendance (seven semesters)  0 cr
MUSC 108        The World of Music (Goal 6)           4 cr
MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
MUSC 203        Theory of Music III                   3 cr
MUSC 204        Theory of Music IV                    3 cr
MUSC 213        Aural Skills III                      1 cr
MUSC 214        Aural Skills IV                       1 cr
MUSC 304        Music History I                       3 cr
MUSC 305        Music History II                      3 cr
MUSC 306        Music History III                     3 cr
MUSC 311        Form and Analysis                     2 cr
MUSC 319        Choral Conducting                     2 cr
            OR
MUSC 320        Instrumental Conducting               2 cr
MUSC 495        Senior Recital                        2 cr

Applied Music (major)                                16 cr
Piano Proficiency*                                    4 cr
Large Ensembles (band, orchestra, choir)              8 cr
Chamber Music                                         4 cr
Upper Division Music History Elective                 3 cr
Other Music Electives**                               8 cr

Plus one of the following courses:
MUSC g411       Instrument Literature                 2 cr
MUSC g413       Piano Literature                      2 cr
MUSC g419       Voice Literature                      2 cr

Plus one of the following courses:
MUSC g412       Instrument Pedagogy                   2 cr
MUSC g414       Piano Pedagogy                        2 cr
MUSC g420       Voice Pedagogy                        2 cr

*Note: Piano proficiency is required for all degree candidates.
Applied music secondary credits (MUSC 118-119, MUSC 218-219, or MUSC
120) may be used toward passing the piano proficiency. The student
must register for piano each semester until able to pass the
proficiency exam.

**Music electives must be chosen from Music Courses, not from
Applied Music or Music Ensembles (Performing Organizations).

  

  
 Bachelor of Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education is a nine-semester degree program
designed to prepare students to teach music in secondary and elementary
schools. Graduating students will be eligible for certification K-12,
vocal and instrumental music.
  
Music Education students must complete requirements and be fully
admitted to the Teacher Education Program before they can take courses
in Professional Education number 300 and above. Refer to the Teacher
Education Program
in the College of Education section of this Undergraduate Catalog. 

  
Basic Music Requirements 

  
MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
MUSC 107        Recital attendance (7 semesters)      0 cr
MUSC 108        The World of Music (Goal 6)           4 cr
MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
MUSC 127        Class Voice                           1 cr
           OR
MUSC 172        ISU Women's Choir                     1 cr
           OR
MUSC 173        Concert Choir                         1 cr
MUSC 203        Theory of Music III                   3 cr
MUSC 204        Theory of Music IV                    3 cr
MUSC 213        Aural Skills III                      1 cr
MUSC 214        Aural Skills IV                       1 cr
MUSC 252        Introduction to Music Education       1 cr
MUSC 255        Woodwind Methods                      2 cr
MUSC 256        Brass Methods                         2 cr
MUSC 258        Percussion Methods                    2 cr
MUSC 259        String Methods                        2 cr
MUSC 304        Music History I                       3 cr
MUSC 305        Music History II                      3 cr
MUSC 306        Music History III                     3 cr
MUSC 311        Form and Analysis                     2 cr
MUSC 312        Music Technology                      2 cr
MUSC 319        Choral Conducting                     2 cr
MUSC 320        Instrumental Conducting               2 cr
MUSC 333        Elementary Music Methods              3 cr
MUSC 334        Choral Music Methods                  2 cr
MUSC 335        Instrumental Music Methods            2 cr
MUSC 338        Field Experience in Music Education   1 cr
MUSC 401        Orchestration                         2 cr

Applied music  (major instrument or voice)            7 cr
Large Performing Ensembles (band, orchestra, choir)   7 cr

IN ADDITION:    
Solo or joint senior recital
Piano proficiency*
Chamber Ensembles

  *Note: Piano proficiency is required for all degree candidates.
Applied music secondary credits (MUSC 118-119, MUSC 218-219, or MUSC
120)
may be used toward passing the piano proficiency. The student must
register
for piano each semester until able to pass the proficiency exam.
  
Professional Education Requirements 

  
EDUC 201        Development and 
                  Individual Differences              3 cr
EDUC 204        Families, Communities, Culture        3 cr
EDUC 301        Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing          3 cr
EDUC 401        Language and Literacy                 3 cr
EDUC 402        Adaptations for Diversity             3 cr
EDUC 492        Secondary Music Education: 
                  Student Teaching Internship      7-14 cr

  General Education Requirements
  
Goals, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A or 10B, 11, 12 

  
 Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music

  
Basic Music Requirements

MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
MUSC 107        Recital attendance (7 semesters)      0 cr
MUSC 108        The World of Music (Goal 6)           4 cr
MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
MUSC 203        Theory of Music III                   3 cr
MUSC 204        Theory of Music IV                    3 cr
MUSC 213        Aural Skills III                      1 cr
MUSC 214        Aural Skills IV                       1 cr
MUSC 304        Music History I                       3 cr
MUSC 305        Music History II                      3 cr
MUSC 306        Music History III                     3 cr
MUSC 311        Form and Analysis                     2 cr
MUSC 495        Senior recital                        2 cr

Applied Music                                         8 cr
Piano Proficiency* 
Large Ensembles (band, orchestra, choir)              8 cr
Chamber Ensembles
Upper Division Music History Elective                 3 cr
Other Music Electives**                               2 cr

*Note: Piano proficiency is required for all degree candidates. Applied music secondary credits 
(MUSC 118-119, MUSC 218-219, or MUSC 120) may be used toward passing the piano proficiency. 
The student must register for piano each semester until able to pass the proficiency exam.

**Music electives must be chosen from Music Courses, not from Applied Music or Music Ensembles 
(Performing Organizations).

  

  
 Minor in Music

  Required Courses
  
MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
MUSC 107        Recital attendance (4 semesters)      0 cr
MUSC 108        The World of Music (Goal 6)           4 cr
MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
     
Applied Music (2 credits at the 100 level, 
               2 credits atthe 200 level)             4 cr
Large Performing Ensembles (band, choir, orchestra)   4 cr
Music Elective                                        2 cr

  
 Performing Organizations

Membership in organized music groups is open to all university students
subject to approval of the respective directors. All ensembles listed
below may be repeated at any time without limitation. However, only 8
credits
of music ensembles can be counted toward graduation credit hour
requirements. All music majors are required to participate in a large
ensemble (band,
orchestra, choir) as a portion of their applied music study.
**Participation
in chamber ensembles is expected during the degree program with a
chamber
ensemble performance required as a portion of the student's senior
recital
program.
  
MUSC 166 Chamber Choir 1 credit. Reading,
study and performance of representative literature for chamber choir.
Emphasis is placed on the individual's contribution toward the highest
of choral standards. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated.
F, S 

  
MUSC 167 Opera Workshop 1 credit. Ensemble
course devoted to the study of opera from the standpoint of workshop.
May be repeated. S 

  
MUSC 168 Instrumental Ensemble 1 credit. Ensemble
training in various instrument combinations, such as string quartet and
various woodwind and brass ensembles. Section 1, Woodwind Ensemble; 2,
Brass Ensemble; 3, Percussion Ensemble; 4, String Ensemble; 5, Keyboard
Ensemble. May be repeated. F, S 

  
MUSC 169 Orchestra 1 credit. Sight
reading of representative orchestral literature; orchestral routine,
study, and public performance of major symphonic compositions including
orchestral
accompaniments. May be repeated. F, S 

  
MUSC 170 Camerata Singers/Idaho State
Chorale 1 credit. Reading, study, and performance of
representative choral
literature. Open to community members and students. Does not meet the
ensemble
requirement for music majors. May be repeated. F, S 

  
MUSC 172 ISU Women's Choir 1 credit.
Study, rehearsal and performance of traditional and non-traditional
choral music for treble voices. May be repeated. F, S 

  
MUSC 173 Concert Choir 1 credit. Study
and performance of the entire body of choral music. Includes several
performances and concerts. Emphasis on attaining high musical standards
and levels
of choral-vocal proficiency. Open to all students by audition. May be
repeated. F, S 

  
MUSC 177 Symphonic Band 1 credit. Rehearsal
and performance of traditional and contemporary wind literature in on-
and off-campus concerts. Open to all students by audition. May be
repeated. F, S 

  
MUSC 178 Jazz Band 1 credit. Rehearsal
and performance of standard and contemporarybig-band literature. One or
two
concerts are giveneach semester. Open to all students by audition.May
be repeated. F, S 

  
MUSC 179 Bengal Marching Band 1 credit. Rehearsal
and performance at home football games and other events. May include
travel to selected away football games. Open to all students by
audition. May be repeated. F

  

  
MUSC g466 Chamber Choir 1 credit.
Reading, study and performance of representative literature for chamber
choir.
Emphasis is placed on the individual's contribution toward the highest
of choral standards. May be repeated. PREREQ: Junior level standing in
applied music. F,
S 

  
MUSC g467 Opera Workshop 1 credit.
Ensemble course devoted to the study and presentation of an opera.
May be repeated. PREREQ: Junior level standing in applied music. S 

  
MUSC g468 Instrumental Ensemble 1 credit.
Ensemble training in various instrument combinations, such as string
quartet and various woodwind and brass ensembles. Section 1, Woodwind
Ensemble; 2, Brass Ensemble; 3, Percussion Ensemble; 4, String
Ensemble; 5, Keyboard Ensemble. May be repeated. PREREQ: Junior level
standing in
applied music.  F, S 

  
MUSC g469 Orchestra 1 credit. Sight
reading of representative orchestral literature; orchestral routine,
study, and public performance of major symphonic compositions including
orchestral
accompaniments. May be repeated. PREREQ: Junior level standing in
applied music. F, S 

  
MUSC g472 ISU Women's Choir 1 credit.
Study, rehearsal and performance of traditional and non-traditional
choral music for treble voices. May be repeated. PREREQ: Junior level
standing in
applied music.  F, S 

  
MUSC g473 Concert Choir 1 credit.
Study and performance of the entire body of choral music. Includes
several performances and concerts. Emphasis on attaining high musical
standards and levels
of choral vocal proficiency. May be repeated. PREREQ: Junior level
standing in applied
music.  F, S 

  
MUSC g477 Symphonic Band 1 credit.
Rehearsal and performance of traditional and contemporary wind
literature in on-
and off-campus concerts. May be repeated. PREREQ: Junior level standing
in applied
music.  F, S 

  
MUSC g478 Jazz Band 1 credit.
Rehearsal and performance of standard and contemporary big-band
literature. One
or two concerts are given each semester. May be repeated. PREREQ:
Junior level standing
in applied music.  F, S 

  
 Applied Music—Private Lessons

Private lessons are offered in band and orchestral instruments, voice,
piano and classical guitar for 1 or 2 credits each semester. A
special music fee is charged for enrollment in applied music. Students
desiring to major or minor in music will normally be classified as
entering freshmen in the 100 level of the series. All music majors must
pass the department's Junior Standing Exam in applied music (usually
taken at the end of the
sophomore year) and register for, and pass, a minimum of 2 semesters at
the 300 level and 1-2 semesters at the 400 level.
  
              Freshman     Sophomore       Junior        Senior 
Piano           121           221           321           g421 
Voice           131           231           331           g431 
Organ           141           241           341           g441
Strings         161           261           361           g461 
Brass           165           265           365           g465 
Woodwinds       175           275           375           g475 
Percussion      185           285           385           g485

Any student registering in any of the above course numbers will be
required to register for MUSC 107 and attend the weekly General Recital
Hours/Studio Classes and evening concerts. If a student does not plan
to attend the required recital hour/studio classes and evening
concerts,
s/he should register for one of the following secondary instruction
course
numbers.
  
MUSC 120        Piano Secondary                       1 cr
MUSC 130        Voice Secondary                       1 cr
MUSC 140        Organ Secondary                       1 cr
MUSC 160        Strings Secondary                     1 cr
MUSC 164        Brass Secondary                       1 cr
MUSC 174        Woodwinds Secondary                   1 cr
MUSC 184        Percussion Secondary                  1 cr

These courses are an undergraduate classification for non-majors, for
prospective majors who do not yet meet the level of proficiency
expected of a major, or for majors who wish to study an additional
applied music area other than their major area.
  
 Music Courses

  MUSC 100 Introduction to Music 3 credits. A
listening-oriented course with Western art music as its principal
focus. Designed for the general student. No music reading
ability/performance
skills are assumed. Credit cannot be granted in both MUSC 100 and MUSC
108. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S, Su
  
MUSC 102 Elements of Music 2 credits. Introductory
course for non-majors or prospective majors covering music
reading/notation and elementary music theory. Music performance skills
are not a prerequisite. D 

  
MUSC 103 Theory of Music I 3 credits. Melodic
and harmonic part writing and basic analysis. Majors who have not
passed piano proficiency should register concurrently with class piano
MUSC 118 or 119 or MUSC 218 or 219. PREREQ: MUSC 102 or equivalent. F 

  
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 3 credits. Continuation
of MUSC 203. PREREQ: MUSC 203 and MUSC 213. S 

  
MUSC 106 American Music 3 credits. A
listening-oriented course for general students focusing on American
folk, popular and art
music styles. No music reading/performance skills assumed. Cross-listed
as AMST 106. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F,
S, Su 

  
MUSC 107 Recital Attendance 0 credits. Attendance
at weekly recital hour and prescribed number of evening concerts.
Enrollment in this course is required of all students taking applied
lessons numbered 121-485. Graded S/U. F, S 

  
MUSC 108 The World of Music 4 credits.
A survey of world music, including styles of a variety of cultures,
with
a focus on Western art music. Music reading ability required. Credit
cannot be granted in both MUSC 100 and MUSC 108. Satisfies Goal 6 of
the General Education requirements. F

  

  
MUSC 113 Aural Skills I 1 credit. Development
of skills in sight singing, aural recognition, and critical listening.
Designed to correlate with Theory of Music I. PREREQ: MUSC 102 or
equivalent.
F 

  
MUSC 114 Aural Skills II 1 credit. Continued
development of skills in sight singing, aural recognition, and critical
listening. Designed to correlate with Theory of Music II. PREREQ: MUSC
103 and MUSC 113. S 

  
MUSC 118 Class Piano I 1 credit. Primarily
for music and elementary education majors completing piano proficiency
requirements. Normally taken concurrently with MUSC 103. F 

  
MUSC 119 Class Piano II 1 credit. Primarily
for music and elementary education majors completing piano proficiency
requirements. Normally taken concurrently with MUSC 104. S 

  
MUSC 125 Beginning Guitar Class 1 credit.
  Basic guitar technique and repertoire. Open to any student.
Students must provide their own guitars. F, S 

  
MUSC 126 Intermediate Guitar Class 1
credit. Intermediate guitar technique and repertoire. Open to any
student. Students must provide their own guitars. F, S 

  
MUSC 127 Class Voice 1 credit. Basic
singing technique and vocal repertoire. Open to any student, including
elementary education majors completing requirements. F, S 

  
MUSC 203 Theory of Music III 3 credits. Continued
development in aural and visual perception through analysis and writing
of 18th, 19th, and 20th century styles. PREREQ: MUSC 104 and MUSC 114.
F 

  
MUSC 204 Theory of Music IV 3 credits. Continuation
of MUSC 203. PREREQ: MUSC 203 and MUSC 213. S 

  
MUSC 213 Aural Skills III 1 credit. Continued
development of skills in sight singing, aural recognition, and critical
listening. Designed to correlate with Theory of Music III. PREREQ: MUSC
104 and MUSC 114. F 

  
MUSC 214 Aural Skills IV 1 credit. Continued
development of skills in sight singing, aural recognition, and critical
listening. Designed to correlate with Theory of Music IV. PREREQ: MUSC
203 and MUSC 213. S 

  
MUSC 218 Class Piano III 1 credit. Primarily
for music and elementary education majors completing piano proficiency
requirements. Normally taken concurrently with MUSC 203. S. F 

  
MUSC 219 Class Piano IV 1 credit. Primarily
for music and elementary education majors completing piano proficiency
requirements. Normally taken concurrently with MUSC 204. S 

  
MUSC 233 Music Methods for Elementary
Teachers 2 credits. Methodology/materials for teaching elementary
school music. Basic skills for the classroom teacher include: basic
notation, conducting, autoharp, Orff instruments, piano, recorder,
guitar, singing, listening. Two lectures, one lab per week. F, S, Su 

  
MUSC 252 Introduction to Music Education
1
credit.  An introduction to music education philosophy,
psychology,
and history, and a survey of music education approaches.  Requires
nine
hours of classroom observations.  D 

  
MUSC 255 Woodwind Methods 2 credits.
Designed primarily for music education majors. Application of the
theory and playing techniques involved in teaching students to play
woodwind instruments
in band/orchestra. R1 

  
MUSC 256 Brass Methods 2 credits.
Designed primarily for music education majors. Application of the
theory and playing techniques involved in teaching students to play
brass instruments in
band/orchestra. R1 

  
MUSC 258 Percussion Methods 2 credits.
Designed primarily for music education majors. Application of the
theory
and playing techniques involved in teaching students to play percussion
instruments
in band/orchestra. R1 

  
MUSC 259 String Methods 2 credits.
Designed primarily for music education majors. Application of the
theory and playing techniques involved in teaching players of stringed
instruments in band/orchestra. R1 

  
MUSC 301 Accompanying 1 credit. Practical
training in the tradition, interpretation, and execution of
accompaniment, vocal and instrumental. May be repeated for up to 4
credits.
D 

  
MUSC 304 Music History I 3 credits. Study
of music and the development of Western art music from ancient times to
circa 1750. Examination of major trends, including chant and song in
the
Middle Ages, Ars Antiqua, Ars Nova, Burgundian Music, the
Renaissance,
and the Baroque. PREREQ: ENGL 102, MUSC 203, and either MUSC 100 or
MUSC
108. S 

  
MUSC 305 Music History II 3 credits. Study
of Western art music during the Pre-classic, Classic and Romantic
periods. Examination of major trends and philosophies including the
Enlightenment, Romanticism and Nationalism. PREREQ: ENGL 102, MUSC 203,
and either MUSC 100 or MUSC 108. F 

  
MUSC 306 Music History III 3 credits. Study
of music in Europe and America from Post-Romanticism to the present.
Examination of major trends, including impressionism, expressionism,
serialism, jazz, the avant-garde, neo-classicism, neo-romanticism, and
post-modernism.
PREREQ: ENGL 102, MUSC 204, and either MUSC 100 or MUSC 108, or
permission
of instructor. S 

  
MUSC 311 Form and Analysis 2 credits. Analysis
and study of standard compositions from the Renaissance to the 20th
century with emphasis on structural, stylistic, and historical aspects.
PREREQ: MUSC 203 and MUSC 204. F 

  
MUSC 312 Music Technology 2 credits. Introduction
to music technology concepts using computers and MIDI instruments.
Includes computer accompaniments, improvisation and development of
creativity.
PREREQ: MUSC 103 or permission of instructor. D 

  
MUSC 314 Jazz Improvisation 1 credit. 
Development of skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent
jazz improviser. Activities include jazz theory, aural skills and
practical
applications.  Proficient knowledge of scales and advanced
instrumental
technique are  required.  May be repeated for up to 2
credits. D 

  
MUSC 317 Diction for Singers 2 credits. Principles
of vocal diction with emphasis on English, French, German, Italian and
Latin. AS 

  
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting 2
credits. A practical course in selecting and conducting choral
materials,
rehearsal techniques, use of small ensembles, planning and organization
of
choral groups. Students will work with ensemble groups for laboratory
experience
in conducting. PREREQ: MUSC 104. F 

  
MUSC 320 Instrumental Conducting 2
credits. A practical course in selecting and conducting
instrumental materials, rehearsal techniques, use of small ensembles,
planning and
organization of instrumental groups. Students will work with ensemble
groups for laboratory experience in conducting. PREREQ: MUSC 104. S 

  
MUSC 333 Elementary Music Methods 3
credits. Music curriculum, materials, and teaching techniques for
the development of sequential experiences which contribute to
children's musical growth
in the elementary schools, including Kodaly, Orff, choral music,
recorder,
and guitar. Includes practicum.  PREREQ:  MUSC 204, MUSC 214,
AND MUSC 252.  D 

  
MUSC 334 Choral Music Methods 2 credits. 
Methods and materials of choral music education in secondary schools
including: ensemble instruction, classroom management and
organization.  PREREQ: MUSC 204, MUSC 214, AND MUSC 252. D 

  
MUSC 335 Instrumental Music Methods 2
credits. Methods and materials of instrumental music education in
secondary schools including: ensemble instruction, classroom management
and organization.  PREREQ: MUSC 252, MUSC 255, MUSC 256, MUSC 258,
and MUSC 259. D 

  
MUSC 338 Field Experience in Music
Education 1 credit. Student completes 30 hours of practicum within
choral and instrumental secondary school music settings. COREQ: MUSIC
334 or MUSC 335. Graded S/U. D 

  
MUSC 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops
aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy
requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. D 

  
MUSC 401 Orchestration 2 credits. Study
of the characteristics of individual instruments and their combinations
from section to full orchestral scoring. Scores, recordings, and
performances may be used as available and appropriate. PREREQ: MUSC
204. AS 

  
MUSC g406 Opera Literature 3 credits. Masterworks
of operatic literature. PREREQ: MUSC 304, MUSC 305 and MUSC 306. D 

  
MUSC g407 Symphonic Music Literature 3
credits. Masterworks of symphonic literature. PREREQ: MUSC 304,
MUSC 305
and MUSC 306. D 

  
MUSC g408 Chamber Music Literature 3
credits. Masterworks of chamber music literature. PREREQ: MUSC
304, MUSC
305 and MUSC 306. D

  

  
MUSC g411 Instrument Literature 2 credits.
A study of instructional materials and literature for an orchestral
instrument or guitar. PREREQ: Junior level standing in applied music or
permission of instructor. D 

  
MUSC g412 Instrument Pedagogy 2 credits.
A survey and comparative study of pedagogical materials, principles and
procedures. Application of pedagogical techniques in teaching
situations. PREREQ: Junior level standing in applied music or
permission of instructor. D 

  
MUSC g413 Piano Literature 2 credits.
A study of instructional materials and literature for piano. PREREQ:
Junior level standing in applied music or permission of instructor. D 

  
MUSC g414 Piano Pedagogy 2 credits. A
survey and comparative study of pedagogical materials, principles and
procedures for piano. Application of pedagogical techniques in teaching
situations. PREREQ: Junior level standing in applied music or
permission of instructor. D 

  
MUSC g415 Seminar in Band Music 2
credits. Analysis and study of instrumental works from the Baroque
to the present era with particular attention to performance practice.
PREREQ: MUSC 305
and MUSC 306 or equivalent. D 

  
MUSC g416 Seminar in Choral Music 2
credits. Analysis and study of choral works from the Renaissance
through
the present era with particular attention to performance practice.
PREREQ: MUSIC 305 and MUSC 306 or equivalent. D 

  
MUSC g417 Advanced Conducting 2 credits. Designed
for secondary school music teachers, this course provides opportunity
to discover and analyze technical conducting problems in music of the
various historical eras. PREREQ: MUSIC 319 and MUSC 320 or equivalent.
D 

  
MUSC g419 Voice Literature 2 credits. A
study of instructional materials and literature for voice. PREREQ:
Junior level standing in applied music or permission of instructor. F 

  
MUSC g420 Voice Pedagogy 2 credits. A
survey and comparative study of pedagogical materials, principles and
procedures for voice. Application of pedagogical techniques in teaching
situations. PREREQ: Junior level standing in applied music or
permission of instructor. S

  

  
MUSC g424 Music
in the Baroque Era 3 credits. Intensive study of music from
Monteverdi through J.S. Bach. PREREQ: MUSC 304. D

  
MUSC g425 Music
in the Classical Era 3 credits . Intensive study of music in the
Classical era, principally 1730 through Beethoven. PREREQ: MUSC 305. D

  

  
MUSC g426 Music
in the Romantic Era 3 credits. Intensive study of music in the
Romantic era, principally 1800 to 1900. PREREQ: MUSC 305. D

  
MUSC g427 Music
in the Modern Era 3 credits. Intensive study of music in the Modern
era, principally since 1900. PREREQ: MUSC 306. D

  

  
MUSC g429 Advanced Music History Survey 3
credits. Study of music history topics, including vocal and
instrumental forms and styles. PREREQ: MUSC 304, MUSC 305 and MUSC 306.
D

  

  
MUSC g432 Instrumental Arranging 2 credits.
Arranging music for different instrumental combinations and various
textures. PREREQ: MUSC 204 D

  

  
MUSC g433 Composition 2 credits.Individual
instruction in the organization of musical ideas
into logical and homogeneous forms with an emphasis on contemporary
styles. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. PREREQ: MUSC 204 or
permission of instructor. F, S

  

  
MUSC g435 Analysis of Musical Styles 2
credits. The techniques of stylistic analysis of music from the
Baroque period through the 20th century. PREREQ: MUSC 311 D

  

  
MUSC g438 Special Topics in Music Theory
2
credits. Advanced studies in selected topics in music theory. May
be repeated for up to 6 credits with different topics. PREREQ: MUSC
311. D

  

  
MUSC g439 Advanced Music Theory Survey 3
credits. Study of music theory methods, including harmonic and
formal analysis. PREREQ: MUSC 311. D

  

  
MUSC g491 Independent Study 1-4 credits. Supervised
study in selected areas, primarily research, writing, or analysis. May
be repeated for up to 7 credits. PREREQ: Permission of instructor
and the department Chair. D 

  
MUSC 495 Senior Recital 2 credits. Performance
to demonstrate musical development. Graded
S/U. D

  

  
MUSC 497 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops
aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy
requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. D 

  


  









  
    

      
      
 

      		
      
      
 

      		
      
      
 

      		
    

  








  
    

       
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05-07-15   Update the  B.A. or B.S. in Music



Update degree requirements:
 (Note:  the piano proficiency portion of this proposal is
withdrawn.)

    Clarify credit requirement for piano
proficiency. 

    Eliminate list of
music history electives and substitute generic requirement for music
history elective, in order to incorporate the addition of proposed new
courses.

    Eliminate list of
suggested music electives and substitute qualifying
statement for music electives. Make corresponding changes
to credit requirement for music electives. 



Old Catalog Copy:




New Catalog Copy:



05-07-16   Update the Bachelor of Music Education
degree, pages 120 and 163

Note: No credits are shown for the piano proficiency requirement
here. This degree already requires a lot more than 128 credits.
Students will need 0-4 credits to fulfill this requirement depending on
their entering level of ability. That is why there is an explanatory
footnote. The other music degrees require 128 credits, including piano
proficiency. So students who don't need all four credits of class piano
will have to
increase their electives in order to reach 128 credits.

 

Old catalog
copy:


Basic Music Requirements

  MUSC 103        Theory of Music I                     3 cr
  MUSC 104        Theory of Music II                    3 cr
  MUSC 107        Recital attendance (7 semesters)      0 cr
  MUSC 108        The World of Music (Goal 6)           4 cr
  MUSC 113        Aural Skills I                        1 cr
  MUSC 114        Aural Skills II                       1 cr
  MUSC 127        Class Voice                           1 cr
           OR
  MUSC 172        ISU Women's Choir                     1 cr
           OR
  MUSC 173        Concert Choir                         1 cr
  MUSC 203        Theory of Music III                   3 cr
  MUSC 204        Theory of Music IV                    3 cr
  MUSC 213        Aural Skills III                      1 cr
  MUSC 214        Aural Skills IV                       1 cr
  MUSC 252        Introduction to Music Education       1 cr
  MUSC 255        Woodwind Methods                      2 cr
  MUSC 256        Brass Methods                         2 cr
  MUSC 258        Percussion Methods                    2 cr
  MUSC 259        String Methods                        2 cr
  MUSC 304        Music History I                       3 cr
  MUSC 305        Music History II                      3 cr
  MUSC 306        Music History III                     3 cr
  MUSC 311        Form and Analysis                     2 cr
  MUSC 312        Music Technology                      2 cr
  MUSC 319        Choral Conducting and Materials       2 cr
  MUSC 320        Instrumental Conducting and Materials 2 cr
  MUSC 333        Elementary Music Methods              3 cr
  MUSC 334        Choral Music Methods                  2 cr
  MUSC 335        Instrumental Music Methods            2 cr
  MUSC 338        Field Experience in Music Education   1 cr
  MUSC 401        Orchestration                         2 cr

  Applied music  (major Instrument or voice)            7 cr
  Large Performing Ensembles (band, orchestra, choir)   7 cr

IN ADDITION:    
Solo or joint senior recital
Piano proficiency*
Chamber Ensembles

*Note: Piano proficiency is required for all degree candidates.
Applied music secondary credits (MUSC 118-119, MUSC 218-219, or MUSC
120) may be used toward passing the piano proficiency. The student
must register for piano each semester until able to pass the
proficiency exam.



New catalog copy: