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Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010


Department of Music

Chair and Professor: Earles
Professors: Anderson, Bond, Brooks, Lane
Associate Professors: Hasenpflug, Livingston Friedley
Assistant Professors: Park, Schulte
Lecturer: Helman
Assistant Lecturer: Friedley
Adjunct Faculty: G. Adams, M. Adams, Banyas, Brien, Drake, Hughes, LoPiccolo, O’Brien
Affiliate Faculty: Grayson
Emeriti: George, 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, including 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.

See Faculty Information
See Bachelor of Music
See Bachelor of Music Education
See Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Science in Music
See Music Lessons (Applied Music)
See Music Minor
See Music Courses

Accreditation

The Idaho State University 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/handbook.shtml 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 graduate study or careers in performance. The degree is offered with options in voice, organ, piano, guitar, strings, winds, and percussion.

Basic Non-Music Requirements

Goal 1							3 cr 
Goal 2 3 cr 
Goal 10B (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: 43 cr
Basic Music Requirements (common to all options)
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 495        Senior Recital 2 cr

Piano Proficiency* 4 cr
Upper Division Music Theory/History Elective 2 or 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).

Voice Option

MUSC 225 Voice Diction                                2 cr
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting                            2 cr
MUSC 325 Advanced Voice Diction                       2 cr
MUSC g419 Voice Literature                            3 cr
MUSC g420 Voice Pedagogy                              3 cr
Applied Music (voice)                                16 cr
Large Ensembles (choir)                               8 cr
Opera Workshop                                       

Piano Option

MUSC 319 Choral Conducting                            2 cr
     OR
MUSC 320 Instrumental Conducting                      2 cr
MUSC 395 Junior Recital                               1 cr
MUSC g413 Piano Literature                            2 cr
MUSC g414 Piano Pedagogy                              2 cr
Applied Music (piano)                                24 cr
Large Ensembles (band, orchestra, choir)              7 cr
Chamber Music (keyboard collaboration)                4 cr

Instrumental Option

MUSC 320 Instrumental Conducting                      2 cr
MUSC g411 Instrument Literature                       2 cr
MUSC g412 Instrument Pedagogy                         2 cr
Applied Music (major instrument)                     24 cr
Large Ensembles (band, orchestra, choir)              8 cr
Chamber Music (instrumental ensemble)                 4 cr >







































  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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   2 cr
MUSC 401        Orchestration                         2 crMusic Education students will take applied music for 1 credit per semester; Music Performance students will take applied music for 2-3 credits per semester.
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 Content Area Literacy 3 cr
SPED 350 Creating Inclusive Classrooms 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 Theory/History Elective 2 or 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
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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



Courses in the Department of Music are grouped  into Performing Organizations (ensembles), Applied Music (private music lessons), and Other Courses.

Performing Organizations (Ensembles)

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 163 Chamber Orchestra 1 credit. Study and performance of traditional and modern works for chamber orchestra. F, S

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 g463 Chamber Orchestra 1 credit. Study and performance of traditional and modern works for chamber orchestra.  PREREQ: Junior level standing in applied music.  F, S

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 1-3 credits each semester.

A special music fee is charged for enrollment in applied music. Students taking applied music lessons pay fees currently set at $175, $240, and $350, depending on the level and length of the lessons. Please see the Class Schedule for the applicable fee under Applied Music Lessons.

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. Music Education students will take applied music for 1 credit per semester; Music Performance students will take applied music for 2-3 credits per semester.
              	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. A student who does not plan to attend the required recital hour/studio classes and evening concerts 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 103. PREREQ: MUSC 103 and MUSC 113. 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. 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 225 Voice Diction 2 credits. Principles of voice diction with emphasis on English and Italian. AF

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 235 Singing for Actors 2 credits. Introduction to sound vocal technique and basic musicianship through the study of folk song and musical theater repertory.  Selecting and preparing audition repertory. Vocal health issues.  AF

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 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 325 Advanced Voice Diction 2 credits. Principles of voice diction with emphasis on French, German and Latin. PREREQ: MUSC 225. D

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 2 credits. Student completes 30 hours of practicum within seconedary school music settings, and develops teacher work samples. COREQ: MUSIC 334 or MUSC 335. Graded S/U. D

MUSC 395 Junior Recital 1 credit. A solo and/or collaborative public recital.  PREREQ: Junior Level Standing in Applied Music. 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 g418 Seminar in Orchestral Music 2 credits. Analysis and study of orchestral works from the Baroque to the present era with particular attention to performance practice.  PREREQ: MUSC 305 and MUSC 306 or equivalent. D

MUSC g419 Voice Literature 3 credits. Instructional materials and literature for voice. PREREQ: Junior level standing in applied music or permission of instructor. F

MUSC g420 Voice Pedagogy 3 credits. A survey and comparative study of pedagogical materials, principles and procedures for voice, with application. 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 g445 Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2 credits. Practical experience in analyzing and rehearsing instrumental conducting techniques for a wide variety of instrumental music. Designed for secondary school music educators. PREREQ: MUSC 320.  D

MUSC g446 Advanced Choral Conducting 2 credits. Practical experience in analyzing and rehearsing choral conducting techniques for a wide variety of choral music. Designed for secondary school music educators.  PREREQ: MUSC 319. 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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