MUSC 101 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 4 credits. Melodic and harmonic part writing, dictation, sight-singing, and basic analysis. Majors who have not passed piano proficiency should register concurrently with class piano MUSC 118-119 or MUSC 218-219. PREREQ: MUSC 101 OR EQUIVALENT. F
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 credits. Continuation of MUSC 103. PREREQ: MUSC 103. S
MUSC 105 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. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S, Su
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 118-119 Class Piano 1 credit each. Primarily for music and elementary education majors completing piano proficiency requirements. Normally taken concurrently with MUSC 103 and MUSC 104 or MUSC 203 and MUSC 204. F, S
MUSC 127 Class Voice 1 credit. Basic singing technique and vocal repertoire. Open to any student, including elementary education majors completing requirements. May be repeated to satisfy the 18-and-30-hour music components for elementary education majors. F, S
MUSC 203 Theory of Music III 4 credits. Continued development in aural and visual perception through analysis and writing of 18th, 19th, and 20th century styles. PREREQ: MUSC 104. F
MUSC 204 Theory of Music IV 4 credits. Continuation of MUSC 203. PREREQ: MUSC 203. S
MUSC 205 Music History I 3 credits. Introduction to music of India, China, Japan, Native Americans, Africa and Middle East comparing functions, techniques, instruments. Survey of Western art music from ancient Greeks to c1600. PREREQ: MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
MUSC 206 Music History II 3 credits. Music in Europe during the Baroque and Pre-classical periods, with detailed examination of selected works. PREREQ: MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
MUSC 211 Diction for Singers 2 credits. Principles of vocal diction with emphasis on English, French, German, Italian and Latin. AS
MUSC 212 Voice Pedagogy 2 credits. Elements of voice teaching, vocal production and repertoire of interest to the singer and teacher. Application of pedagogical techniques in teaching situations. AS
MUSC 218-219 Class Piano 1 credit each. Continuation of MUSC 118-119. S,F 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 255-256-258-259 Class Instrument Instruction 2 credits each. Courses designed primarily for music education majors. Application of the theory and playing techniques involved in teaching band/orchestral instruments: 255 Woodwinds; 256 Brass; 258 Percussion; 259 Strings. R1
MUSC 301 Accompanying 1 credit. Practical training in the tradition, interpretation, and execution of accompaniment, vocal and instrumental. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. D
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 credits. Music in Europe during the Classical and Romantic periods. Close examination of some major works. PREREQ: MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 credits. Music in Europe and America during the Twentieth Century. Examination of major trends and works in serialism, jazz, and electronic music. PREREQ: MUSC 104 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, MUSC 204. F
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting and Materials 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. F
MUSC 320 Instrumental Conducting and Materials 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. S
MUSC 333 Elementary School Music Methods 3 credits. Methodology, materials, and problems in elementary music education. PREREQ: MUSC 103, MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S
MUSC 336 Secondary School Music Methods 3 credits. Principles of secondary music education, vocal and instrumental group instruction and general music classroom activities. Must be completed prior to student teaching. PREREQ: MUSC 255-256-258-259 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. 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. AS
MUSC g406 Opera Literature 2 credits. Masterworks of operatic literature. PREREQ: MUSC 306. D
MUSC g407 Symphonic Music Literature 2 credits. Masterworks of symphonic literature. PREREQ: MUSC 306. D
MUSC g408 Chamber Music Literature 2 credits. Masterworks of chamber music literature. PREREQ: MUSC 306. 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, 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, 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, MUSC 320 OR EQUIVALENT. D
MUSC g419 Major Performance Literature 2 credits. A study of instructional materials and literature pertinent to the performing medium. PREREQ: JUNIOR LEVEL STANDING IN APPLIED MUSIC. D
MUSC g420 Major Performance 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. D
MUSC g433-g434 Composition 2 credits each. Organization of musical ideas into logical and homogeneous form with an emphasis on contemporary styles. May be repeated twice. PREREQ: MUSC 204 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
MUSC g491 Independent Study 1-4 credits. Supervised study in selected areas, primarily research, writing, or analysis. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR AND THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR. D
MUSC 495 Senior Recital 2 credits. Graded S-U. D