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, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, Idaho State Chorale, Jazz Band, 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.
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 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.
Music Department Handbook
A handbook is available from the department chairperson 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
keyboard instruments.
Basic Non-Music Requirements
English Composition 6 cr
Foreign Language
(French and/or German) 8 cr
(Voice majors are strongly encouraged to elect two years of a
foreign language.)
Social Sciences 12 cr
Natural Sciences 8 cr
(Including at least one laboratory course)
Humanities (not counting
foreign language or music) 4 cr
(Speech 101 recommended)
Electives (other than
music) 9 cr
Total: 47 cr
Basic Music Requirements
MUSC 100 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 103 Theory of Music I 4 cr
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 cr
MUSC 107 Recital Attendance
(seven semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 203 Theory of Music III 4 cr
MUSC 204 Theory of Music IV 4 cr
MUSC 303 Music History I 3 cr
MUSC 304 Music History II 3 cr
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 cr
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 cr
MUSC 311 Form and Analysis 2 cr
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting
and Materials 2 cr
MUSC 320 Instrumental Conducting
and Materials 2 cr
MUSC g419 Major Performance
Literature 2 cr
MUSC 495 Senior Recital 2 cr
Applied Music (major) 16 cr
Applied Music
(secondary) 4 cr
Large Ensemble (band,
orchestra, choir) 8 cr
Chamber Music 4 cr
Electives (8 credits from the following courses):
MUSC 167 Opera Workshop 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 301 Accompanying 1 cr
MUSC 317 Diction for Singers 2 cr
MUSC 318 Voice Pedagogy 2 cr
MUSC 401 Orchestration 2 cr
MUSC g406 Opera Literature 2 cr
MUSC g407 Symphonic Music Literature 2 cr
MUSC g408 Chamber Music Literature 2 cr
MUSC g415 Seminar in Band Music 2 cr
MUSC g416 Seminar in Choral Music 2 cr
MUSC g417 Advanced Conducting 2 cr
MUSC g420 Major Performance Pedagogy 2 cr
MUSC g433-g434
Composition 4 cr
MUSC g491 Independent Study 1-4 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.
Bachelor of Music Education
The Bachelor of Music Education degree is 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.
Music Requirements
MUSC 100 Introduction to Music
(Goal 6) 3 cr
MUSC 103 Theory of Music I 4 cr
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 cr
MUSC 107 Recital attendance
(7 semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 127 Class Voice 1 cr
OR
MUSC 173 Concert Choir 1 cr
MUSC 203 Theory of Music III 4 cr
MUSC 204 Theory of Music IV 4 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 303 Music History I 3 cr
MUSC 304 Music History II 3 cr
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 cr
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 cr
MUSC 311 Form and Analysis 2 cr
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting and Materials 2 cr
MUSC 320 Instrumental Conducting
and Materials 2 cr
MUSC 333 Elementary School Music Methods 3 cr
MUSC 336 Secondary School Music Methods 3 cr
MUSC 401 Orchestration 2 cr
Applied music
(major Instrument or voice) 8 cr
Large Performing Ensembles
(band, orchestra, choir) 8 cr
In Addition:
Solo or joint senior recital
Piano proficiency
Chamber Ensembles
Education Requirements
EDUC 200 Aide Experience 1 cr
EDUC 323 Motivation, Learning and
Assessment 3 cr
EDUC 333 Content Area Reading 3 cr
EDUC 343 Fundamentals of Educational
Thought 3 cr
EDUC 492 Secondary Music Education
Student Teaching 7-14 cr
EDUC 498 Student Teaching Seminar 2 cr
FCS 200 Human Growth and Development 2 cr
H E 200 Promoting Wellness 2 cr
SPED 200 Mainstreaming and
Multicultural Education 2 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
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is a˙general music
degree with additional electives in the arts and humanities. The
Bachelor of Science in Music degree emphasizes the study of
music with additional electives in science and
mathematics. Seventy credits of non-music courses are required
in the B.A. and B.S. degrees.
Degree candidates whose applied major is voice are encouraged to take a second year of a foreign language - French or German.
Music Requirements
MUSC 100 Introduction to Music (Goal 6) 3 cr
MUSC 103 Theory of Music I 4 cr
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 cr
MUSC 107 Recital attendance (7 semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 203 Theory of Music III 4 cr
MUSC 204 Theory of Music IV 4 cr
MUSC 303 Music History I 3 cr
MUSC 304 Music History II 3 cr
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 cr
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 cr
MUSC 311 Form and Analysis 2 cr
MUSC 495 Senior recital 2 cr
Applied Music 8 cr
Large Performing Ensembles
(band, orchestra, choir) 8 cr
IN ADDITION:
Piano Proficiency
Chamber Ensembles
Music electives chosen from the following: 7 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 301 Accompanying 1 cr
MUSC 317 Diction for Singers 2 cr
MUSC 318 Voice Pedagogy 2 cr
MUSC 319 Choral Conducting and Materials 2 cr
MUSC 320 Instrumental Conducting
and Materials 2 cr
MUSC 401 Orchestration 2 cr
MUSC g406 Opera Literature 2 cr
MUSC g407 Symphonic Music Literature 2 cr
MUSC g408 Chamber Music Literature 2 cr
MUSC g415 Seminar in Band Music 2 cr
MUSC g416 Seminar in Choral Music 2 cr
MUSC g417 Advanced Conducting 2 cr
MUSC g419 Major Performance Literature 2 cr
MUSC g420 Major Performance Pedagogy 2 cr
MUSC g433-g434
Composition 4 cr
MUSC g491 Independent Study 1-4 cr
Music Minor
Required Courses
MUSC 100 Introduction to Music (Goal 6) 3 cr
MUSC 103 Theory of Music I 4 cr
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 cr
MUSC 107 Recital attendance (4 semesters) 0 cr
MUSC 305 Music History III 3 cr
MUSC 306 Music History IV 3 cr
Applied Music (2 credits at the
100 level, 2 credits at the 200
level) 4 cr
Large Performing Ensembles
(band, choir, orchestra) 4 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. F, S
MUSC 167 Opera Workshop 1 credit. Ensemble course devoted to the study of opera from the standpoint of workshop. 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. 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. F, S
MUSC 170 Camarata 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. F, S
MUSC 171 Idaho Falls Symphony Chorale 1 credit. Reading, study, and performance of representative choral literature. Open to community members and students. Does not meet ensemble requirement for music majors. 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. F, S
MUSC 177 Symphonic Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of traditional and contemporary wind literature in on-campus concerts and annual tour. During fall semester, the Symphonic Band performs concurrent duties as the football pep band. Open to all students by audition. F, S
MUSC 178 Jazz Band 1 credit. Rehearsal and performance of standard and contemporary big-band literature. One or two concerts are given each semester. Open to all students by audition. F, S
Applied Music-Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered in band and orchestral instruments,
voice, piano, organ and classical guitar for 1 or 2 credits each
semester. There is no fee for music majors whose curricula
require applied music. All others pay special music
fees. 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
credits at the 300 level and 2 credits 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. 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 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 102 OR EQUIVALENT. F
MUSC 104 Theory of Music II 4 credits. Continuation of MUSC 103. PREREQ: MUSC 103. 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 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 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. May be repeated to satisfy the 18- and 30-hour music components for elementary education majors. F, S
MUSC 128 Class Piano for Beginners 1 credit. Basic piano technique and repertoire. Open to any student. Not for music majors completing piano proficiency requirements. 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 218-219 Class Piano 1 credit each. Continuation of MUSC 118-119. F, 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 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 303 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 ca 1600. PREREQ: MUSC 104 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
MUSC 304 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 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 312 MIDI and Electroacoustic Music 2 credits. Introduction to MIDI concepts such as sampling, sequencing and notation using computers and MIDI instruments. Includes improvisation and development of creativity. PREREQ: MUSC 103 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
MUSC 317 Diction for Singers 2 credits. Principles of vocal diction with emphasis on English, French, German, Italian and Latin. AS
MUSC 318 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 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. Work-shops 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
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