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MUCO 516 - Choral Conducting
An investigation of choral music of varying styles, periods, and genres with emphasis on conducting gestures, rehearsal techniques, score study, and stylistic performance, including orchestral accompaniment.
Prerequisites
MUCO 331 or equilivaent
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring semester
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MUCO 517 - Instrumental Conducting
An investigation of instrumental music of varying styles, periods, and genres with emphasis on conducting and rehearsal technique, score study, and stylistic performance.
Prerequisites
MUCO 330 or undergraduate equivalent
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall semester
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MUCO 595 - Graduate Conducting Project
A course which gives the student a choice of vehicles for demonstrating mastery of the goals of his/her degree program. The work of the student will be closely directed and supervised by the Final Project Committee Chair/Primary applied instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
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Music-Education |
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MUED 120 - Vocal Techniques for Instrumentalists
This is a voice class for students seeking a music education degree whose applied study is an orchestral/band instrument or keyboard, and who are seeking teacher licensure in Instrumental/General music.
Prerequisites
Audition for the School of Music, or permission of the instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 225 - Introduction to Music Education
A course designed to give prospective music educators an overview of the music education profession and to strengthen their understandings of the importance of music education for K-12 students. This course includes 20 clock hours of observation assignments in the public schools.
Prerequisites
None
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 226 - Introduction to Instrumental Music
An introductory survey of orchestral instruments focusing on developing a functional knowledge of wind, string, fretted and percussion instruments. Basic skills are emphasized through hands-on instruction.
Prerequisites
None
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUED 231 - Brass Techniques
A course designed to prepare the non-brass major for teaching the brass/wind instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUED 232 - High Brass Techniques
An introduction to playing and pedagogical techniques of high brass instruments. This course is designed for students whose primary instrument is trombone, euphorium, or tuba.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 233 - Low Brass Techniques
An introduction to playing and pedagogical techniques of low brass instruments. This course is designed for students whose primary instrument is trumpet or horn.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 241 - Woodwind Techniques
A course designed to prepare the non-woodwind major for teaching the woodwind instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUED 242 - Double-Reed Techniques
An introduction to playing and pedagogical techniques of double-reed instruments.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 243 - Single Reed Techniques
An introduction to playing and pedagogical techniques of single reed instruments. This course is designed for students whose primary instrument is flute, oboe, or bassoon.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 244 - Flute Techniques
An introduction to playing and pedagogical techniques of the flute. This course is designed for students whose primary instrument is clarinet, saxophone, oboe or bassoon.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 251 - String Techniques
A course designed to prepare the non-string major for teaching string instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUED 252 - High Strings Techniques
An introduction to playing and pedagogical techniques of high string instruments. This course is designed for students whose primary instrument is cello or double bass.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 253 - Low Strings Techniques
An introduction to playing and pedagogical techniques of low string instruments. This course is designed for students whose primary instrument is violin or viola.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 261 - Percussion Techniques
A course designed to prepare the non-percussion major for teaching percussion instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.
Credit Hours: 1
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUED 350 - General Secondary Methods - Music Education
A course designed to introduce students to the knowledge of methods, skills and strategies they will need as they become effective teachers in secondary classrooms. The course unites theory and practices by using the instructional methods of classroom discussion and presentations, simulated teaching opportunities and a teaching assignment in area schools.
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Exam
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 401-403 - Special Topics in Music Education
A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest.
Prerequisites
Permission from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 1-3
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MUED 405 - Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary School
Fundamentals of music and the teaching of music from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education Program and successful completion of Upper Division Admission Exam
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Offered during fall semester only.
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MUED 421 - The Teaching of Vocal and General Music, Grades 6-12
This course equips the vocal music education major with aspects of directing a comprehensive choral program in a middle or high school. Topics covered are choral administration, rehearsal and performance planning, and choral techniques.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Exam
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall semester only
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MUED 422 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Marching Band
Principles, practices and materials for the marching band are studied including the role of marching band in the total music program, as well as: organization and maintenance, planning and executing of the field show, basic maneuvers, and rehearsal procedures.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Exam
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUED 423 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Concert Band and Orchestra
A comprehensive study of the various techniques that are significant for the development of the concert band and orchestra: intonation, tone, blend, balance, bowings and rehearsal procedures. Appropriate music literature from beginning to advanced will be introduced.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the Upper Division Admission Exam.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUED 501-503 - Special Topics in Music Education
A course presenting various topics and research concerns in music education. The course material will be selected and presented as determined by the needs and interests of students involved in the program. The problems addressed will include specific teaching concerns encountered by public and private school music educators in the teaching of: K-12 general music courses; elementary, middle school, and high school choir; elementary, middle school, and high school band and/or orchestra; marching band; jazz and music of diverse cultures. The study of these selected topics will provide insight into possible research questions which should be addressed by music educators. In-depth study of these questions will be addressed in this course. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites
Permission of the Director of Graduate Studies or Chair of Music Education Department.
Credit Hours: 2-3
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MUED 505CM - Literature, Pedagogy, Practice in Secondary Choral Music Education
This course, for practitioners in music education, is an exploration of the interdependence between repertoire selection, instructional strategies, and methodological practice for secondary choral music teachers. Grounded in classroom practice, this course endeavors to strengthen teachers’ planning and practice through research, reflection, and analysis.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 505EC - Literature, Pedagogy, Practice in Early Childhood/Elementary General Music Education
This course, for practitioners in music education, is an exploration of the interdependence between repertoire selection, instructional strategies, and methodological practice for early childhood and elementary general music teachers. Grounded in classroom practice, this course endeavors to strengthen teachers’ planning and practice through research, reflection, and analysis.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 505IM - Literature, Pedagogy, Practice in Instrumental Music Education
This course, for practitioners in music education, is an exploration of the interdependence between repertoire selection, instructional strategies, and methodological practice for instrumental music teachers. Grounded in classroom practice, this course endeavors to strengthen teachers’ planning and practice through research, reflection, and analysis.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 511 - Research Methods/Design in Music Education I
A fundamental research course designed to help students become better readers, creators, and writers of research in music education. This is the first of a two-part exploration of the basic issues in reading and interpreting current research in music education, measurement and evaluation, and the communication of results. During this course, the student will select a professional educational question/concern/problem that may become the student’s final project.
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate program or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 512 - Research Methods/Design in Music Education II
This is the second of two fundamental research courses designed to help the student become a better reader, creator, and writer of research in music education. This course expands the previous work through the development of a Literature Review. During this course the student will analyze and evaluate the components and structure of the Literature Review in the context of a variety of research designs.
Prerequisites
MUED-511
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 513 - Foundations of Music Education
This course reviews philosophical and historical foundations of music education with an emphasis on synthesizing and refining a personal philosophy of music education, based on sound historical and theoretical principles. The course encompasses vocation, calling, and the act of teaching.
Prerequisites
Admissons into Graduate Program/permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Fall semester
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MUED 514 - Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore the fields of curriculum and assessment as domains of inquiry, analysis, and application. The course will include an examination of both curricular and assessment theories and practices from a variety of perspectives and paradigms. We will also study past, present, and future trends in curriculum and assessment and reform efforts in both general education and music education. Particular emphasis is given to examining systematically the processes of program development in music education including purpose, content, organization, and evaluation. The integration of technology is required.
Prerequisites
Admissions into Graduate Program/Permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Spring semester
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MUED 515 - Current Issues in Music Education
A course presenting various current topics and research concerns in music education. The course material will be selected and presented as determined by the needs and interests of students involved in the program. The problems addressed will include specific teaching concerns encountered by public and private school music educators in the teaching of: K-12 general music courses; elementary, middle school, and high school choir; elementary, middle school, and high school band and/or orchestra; marching band; jazz, music of diverse cultures and recent developments in cognition as related to music learning. The study of these selected topics will provide insight into possible research questions which should be addressed by music educators. In-depth study of these questions will be addressed in this course.
Prerequisites
Admission into the Graduate Program/Permission of the Instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
When Offered
Summer semesters
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MUED 516 - Studies in Artistic Leadership
This course for practitioners in music education seeks to introduce students to a wide variety of leadership models in current practice in music/arts education. Focusing on policy, psychology, and institutional leadership, this course seeks to strengthen teachers’ ability to bring about change and growth in school music/arts programs.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 561 - Percussion Techniques
A course designed to prepare the non-percussion major for teaching percussion instruments at the beginner to intermediate levels. Performance on the instruments is included.
Prerequisites
Admission to the MM degree or permission from the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUED 595 - Graduate Final Project/Thesis I
A course which gives the student a choice of vehicles for demonstrating mastery of the goals of his/her degree program. The work of the student will be closely directed and supervised by the Final Project Committee Chair.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUED 596 - Graduate Final Project/Thesis II
[New course - continuation of 595]
Prerequisites
MUED-595
Credit Hours: 1
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Music-Ensembles |
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MUSE 101 - Required Ensemble
The following ensembles with course numbers ending in 01 are designated as “required” for School of Music Majors. Specific requirements vary by degree program.
Ensembles may be repeated for multiple credits. Each semester provides unique performance opportunities and new repertoire to build breadth in literature.
CU-Choral Union: Study and performance of major choral master works as well as newly composed works for festival chorus. Open to music majors, general university students, and members of the local community with the consent of the instructor. One major concert each semester.
LC-Chorale: Study and performance of choral literature with emphasis on standard classical choral repertoire. Concerts given each semester. Open to all students by audition.
OR-Orchestra: Study and performance of orchestra repertoire. Open by audition to music majors, general university students, and members of the local community. One major concert each semester.
SB-Symphonic Band: Study and performance of concert and church wind band literature. One major tour each semester in addition to a wide variety of venues both on and off campus. Open to all students by audition.
WE-Wind Ensemble: Study and performance of concert wind ensemble literature. Open by audition to music majors, general university students, and members of the local community. A minimum of 4 hours of rehearsal per week. Two major concerts per semester.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSE 101CPI - Collaborative Piano (Instrumental)
This course is intended to assist students in their development of collaborative piano skills. It will help students broaden their approach to music as a collaborative experience while enjoying a newfound relationship with co-performers and developing creative and innovative thinking, which will lead students to professional learning.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Upper Division Admission Exam (MUSA-288)
Credit Hours: 1
When Offered
Spring semester
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MUSE 101CPV - Collaborative Piano (Vocal)
This course is intended to assist students in their development of collaborative piano skills. It will help students broaden their approach to music as a collaborative experience while enjoying a newfound relationship with co-performers and developing creative and innovative thinking, which will lead students to professional learning.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Upper Division Admission Exam (MUSA-288)
Credit Hours: 1
When Offered
Fall semester
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MUSE 102 - Elective Ensemble
The following ensembles with course numbers ending in 02 are designated as “elective” for School of Music Majors. Requirements vary based on specific degree program, as noted by asterisks (*) in the course descriptions.
May be repeated for multiple credits. Each semester provides unique performance opportunities and new repertoire to build breadth in literature.
BR-Brass Choir: Study and performance of music for brass choir. Open to all students by audition.
CM-Chamber Music: Study and performance of music for small ensemble. Instrumentation based upon student interest and availability, to include any of the following: brass, woodwind, percussion, or string instruments; piano; voice. Open to all students by audition.
CC-Campus Choir: Study and performance of a wide variety of sacred choral literature of the worship tradition and in a worship setting. One major tour each semester in addition to other off-campus appearances. Open to all students by audition. A minimum of 3 hours of rehearsal per week.*
ES-Evangelistic Singers: Study and performance of a wide variety of sacred choral literature ranging from the Negro Spiritual to traditional and contemporary Black Gospel settings. Open to all students by audition. A minimum 3 hours of rehearsal per week.*
JE-Jazz Ensemble: Utilizing standard stage band instrumentation, this ensemble studies and performs the best of the traditional and contemporary jazz repertory. Open to all students by audition. A minimum 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
LC-Chorale: Study and performance of choral literature with emphasis on standard classical choral repertoire. Concerts given each semester. Open to all students by audition. May fulfill the “required ensemble” requirement for some students.
LL-Ladies of Lee: Study and performance of a wide range of choral music for treble voices. One major tour and various performances on and off campus each semester. Open to all female students by audition. A minimum 3 hours of rehearsal per week.*
LS-Lee Singers: Study and performance of a wide range of choral literature. One major tour each semester in addition to other off-campus appearances. Open to all students by audition. A minimum 4 hours of rehearsal per week.*
MT-Musical Theatre Workshop: A practical laboratory course which involves the production of musical theatre works. Includes casting, rehearsing, designing and constructing sets, lighting, costuming and publicity for recitals and public presentations.
OR-Orchestra: Study and performance of orchestra repertoire. Open by audition to music majors, general university students, and members of the local community. One major concert each semester. May fulfill the “required ensemble” requirement for some students.*
OT-Opera Theatre: Experience in the practical application of musical and dramatic preparation and performance of opera. Open to all students by audition.
PE-Percussion Ensemble: Study and performance of percussion ensemble literature. Open to all students by audition. A minimum of 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
PB-Pep Band: Study and performance of commercial and marching-band literature. Open to all students by audition.*
SB-Symphonic Band: Study and performance of concert and church wind band literature. One major tour each semester in addition to a wide variety of venues both on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. A minimum of 3 hours of rehearsal per week. May fulfill the “required ensemble” requirement for some students.*
SJ-Small Jazz Ensemble: Study and performance of a variety of music for small jazz ensemble. Instrumentation based upon student availability. Open to all students by audition. A minimum of 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
ST-Chamber Strings: Study and performance of music for chamber strings. Open to all students by audition.
VL-Voices of Lee: A 16-voice ensemble designed to study and perform a variety of a cappella, jazz and contemporary choral stylings, both sacred and secular. A minimum of 5 hours rehearsal per week with extensive off campus performances. Membership by audition.
WE-Wind Ensemble: Study and performance of concert wind ensemble literature. Open by audition to music majors, general university students, and members of the local community. A minimum of 4 hours of rehearsal per week. Two major concerts per semester. May fulfill the “required ensemble” requirement for some students.*
*Does not count toward the “elective ensemble” requirement for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science students.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSE 502 - Graduate Ensemble
The following ensembles with course numbers ending in 02 are designated as “elective” for School of Music graduate students.
May be repeated for multiple credits. Each semester provides unique performance opportunities and new repertoire to build breadth in literature.
BR-Brass Choir: Study and performance of music for brass choir. Open to all students by audition.
CM-Chamber Music: Study and performance of music for small ensemble. Instrumentation based upon student interest and availability, to include any of the following: brass, woodwind, percussion, or string instruments; piano; voice. Open to all students by audition.
JE-Jazz Ensemble: Utilizing standard stage band instrumentation, this ensemble studies and performs the best of the traditional and contemporary jazz repertory. Open to all students by audition. A minimum 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
LC-Chorale: Study and performance of choral literature with emphasis on standard classical choral repertoire. Concerts given each semester. Open to all students by audition. May fulfill the “required ensemble” requirement for some students.
LL-Ladies of Lee: Study and performance of a wide range of choral music for treble voices. One major tour and various performances on and off campus each semester. Open to all female students by audition. A minimum 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
LS-Lee Singers: Study and performance of a wide range of choral literature. One major tour each semester in addition to other off-campus appearances. Open to all students by audition. A minimum 4 hours of rehearsal per week.
MD-Music Drama Workshop: A practical laboratory course which involves the production of music dramas. Work includes casting, rehearsing, designing and constructing sets, lighting, costuming and publicity for recitals and public presentations.
OR-Orchestra: Study and performance of orchestra repertoire. Open by audition to music majors, general university students, and members of the local community. One major concert each semester.
OT-Opera Theatre: Experience in the practical application of musical and dramatic preparation and performance of opera. Open to all students by audition.
PE-Percussion Ensemble: Study and performance of percussion ensemble literature. Open to all students by audition. A minimum of 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
SB-Symphonic Band: Study and performance of concert and church wind band literature. One major tour each semester in addition to a wide variety of venues both on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. A minimum of 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
SJ-Small Jazz Ensemble: Study and performance of a variety of music for small jazz ensemble. Instrumentation based upon student availability. Open to all students by audition. A minimum of 3 hours of rehearsal per week.
ST-Chamber Strings: [Needs revision - I will work with Mr. Yu]
WE-Wind Ensemble: Study and performance of concert wind ensemble literature. Open by audition to music majors, general university students, and members of the local community. A minimum of 4 hours of rehearsal per week. Two major concerts per semester.
Prerequisites
Audition required.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSE 502CPI - Collaborative Piano (Instrumental)
This course is intended to assist students in their development of collaborative piano skills. This class will help students broaden their approach to music as a collaborative experience while enjoying a newfound relationship with co-performers, and developing creative and innovative thinking, which will lead students to professional learning.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSE 502CPV - Collaborative Piano (Vocal)
This course is intended to assist students in their development of collaborative piano skills. This class will help students broaden their approach to music as a collaborative experience while enjoying a newfound relationship with co-performers, and developing creative and innovative thinking, which will lead students to professional learning.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSG 103 - Class Piano I - Non-Music Majors
Study and application of basic techniques of playing the piano. No prior study of the piano is required.
Prerequisites
None.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSG 185 - Performance Seminar
A class designed to expose students to various types of music in the vocal, instrumental, and keyboard genres. This course is required of all music majors for seven semesters. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisites
None
Credit Hours: 0
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MUSG 186 - Freshman Piano Proficiency Examination
Demonstration of functional piano skills. Required for students in Bachelor of Arts in Music degree programs. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Credit Hours: 0
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MUSG 213 - Functional Piano
Individualized instruction for the music major with significant keyboard facility, but whose skills do not meet the levels required by the Piano Proficiency Examination.
Prerequisites
Piano Placement exam, and permission of the Coordinator of Secondary Piano.
Credit Hours: 1
Notes
May be repeated for credit until the Piano Proficiency Examination is passed.
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MUSG 230 - Diction for Singers I
For applied voice majors. It covers study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, Italian, French and German diction. To be taken during the freshman or sophomore year.
Prerequisites
None
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUSG 231 - Diction for Singers II
A continuation of MUSG 230.
Prerequisites
MUSG-230
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUSG 286 - Piano Proficiency Examination
Demonstration of functional piano skills according to requirements of student’s program of study. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Prerequisites
MUSG-212 or approved equivalent
Credit Hours: 0
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MUSG 488 - Introduction to Research in Music
Designed especially for students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music curriculum who choose the Thesis Option, this course provides an orientation to scholarly writing in music. It also guides students through the process of developing a prospectus for the Senior Thesis.
Prerequisites
MUHL-311, MUHL-312, MUSA-288, and MUST-241 or MUSB-243.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSG 498 - Senior Thesis
Designed as a culminating experience for students in the Bachelor of Arts in Music curriculum, this course guides the student through the process of conceiving and developing a musical topic for research. Students report their research in a major paper and present it in a public forum.
Prerequisites
Approval of faculty committee
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSG 498MC - Senior Project in Composition
New course - syllabus under development.
Prerequisites
TBA
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSG 513 - Functional Skills for the Piano Major
Exploration and practice of functional skills required of the professional keyboardist. The course content includes advanced chord progressions and improvisation, hymn playing with modulation, open score reading and successful rehearsal skills, melody/bassline harmonization, pop symbol realization and analysis, figured bass, and derivative composition.
Prerequisites
Admission to Master of Music Performance, Piano degree program, or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUSG 530 - Diction I
For graduate vocal performance and conducting majors, this course covers study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, English, and Italian.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUSG 531 - Diction II
For graduate vocal performance and conducting majors, this course covers study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, French, and German diction.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUHL 211 - Music in Culture
Designed for the general university student, this course investigates ways in which music reflects and interacts with its cultural milieu. The course includes developing a basic vocabulary of skills in music listening and seeks to develop understanding of and appreciation for a wide variety of musical styles. Extensive use of recordings is supplemented by live performances.
Prerequisites
None.
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
Credit for this course does not apply toward a major or minor in Music.
This course is also available for students in a Division of Adult Learning program.
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MUHL 212 - Music History: 1700 - 1850
A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and musical styles in their social, political and historical contexts from c. 1700 to 1850. The music of selected non-Western cultures forms an essential counterpoint at appropriate points in the course.
Prerequisites
MUST-121 and MUST-122.
Credit Hours: 3
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MUHL 311 - Music History: Antiquity to 1700
A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and musical styles in their social, political and historical contexts from antiquity to c. 1700. The music of selected non-Western cultures forms an essential counterpoint at appropriate points in the course.
Prerequisites
MUHL-212, MUST-231 and MUST-232
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUHL 312 - Music History: 1850 - Present
A study of the history of significant trends in the history of Western music and music styles in their social, political and historical contexts from c. 1850 to the present time. Exploration of the music of selected non-Western cultures is integrated at appropriate points in the course.
Prerequisites
MUHL-212, MUST-231 and MUST-232
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUHL 316 - Opera Literature
A survey of opera literature in Western music from 1600 to the present. Attention is given to the knowledge and source of opera plots, roles, and the ability to aurally identify specific opera themes. Musical contexts, geographical regions, composers and dramatic styles are also covered.
Prerequisites
MUHL-311 and MUHL-312
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Offered in Spring Semester during even numbered years
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MUHL 391 - Vocal Literature
This course provides a survey of the art song in Western music from 1600 to the present in which attention is given to musical styles in their historical frameworks. The study also includes selected solo vocal music appropriate for formal worship settings.
Prerequisites
MUHL- 312
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester during even numbered years
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MUHL 401-403 - Special Topics in Music History
A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic changes to meet student demand and interest.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: MUHL- 311 and MUHL-312 and permission from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
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MUHL 411 - Piano Literature
A course designed to expand the student’s knowledge of music written for keyboard instruments with an emphasis on the literature that features his/her applied major instrument.
Prerequisites
MUHL-311 and MUHL-312
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUHL 421BR / PE / ST / WW - Brass / Percussion / String / Woodwind Literature
Each course is designed to enlarge the student’s knowledge of the solo and ensemble literature that includes his/her applied major instrument.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUHL 431 - Classical Guitar Literature
This course is designed to enlarge the student’s knowledge of the music for classical guitar. The study includes composers and literature for vihuela, lute and guitar of the Renaissance period to guitar literature of the present.
Prerequisites
MUHL-311 and MUHL-312.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUHL 432 - Choral Literature
A survey of sacred choral literature from the Renaissance to the present, including representative composers and an overview of their primary choral works. The course explores large and small choral forms of western music with attention to style traits and performance practices.
Prerequisites
MUHL-311 and MUHL-312
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUHL 500 - Music History Review
A course designed to assist the entering graduate student to prepare for the study of music history and literature at the graduate level. Grading is pass/fail. Credit does not apply towards master’s degree in music.
Prerequisites
Graduate Music History Placement Exam.
Credit Hours: 3
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MUHL 501-503 - Special Topics in Music History and Literature
A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic changes to meet student demand and interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
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MUHL 510 - Introduction to Graduate Music Studies
An orientation to graduate music studies and requirements, with particular attention given to the methodology of scholarly research and writing in music. This course must be taken and passed before prospectus is presented to Graduate Committee.
Prerequisites
Admission into program/permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUHL 515 - Primary Instrument Literature
An in-depth study of selected music literature from the standard solo, concerto, and orchestral repertoire of the student’s primary instrument framed in its social, cultural, and historical contexts. Offered as the following:
515BR - Brass Literature
515PE - Percussion Literature
515PI - Piano Literature
515ST - String Literature
515WW - Woodwind Literature
Prerequisites
MUHL 510 and MUHL 512
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring semester.
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MUHL 516 - Opera Literature
An in-depth study of opera literature in western music from 1600 to the present. Attention is given to the knowledge and sources of opera plots, roles, and the ability to aurally identify specific opera themes. Musical periods, geographical regions, composers and dramatic styles will also be covered.
Prerequisites
MUHL-500 or equivalent.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Offered in Spring Semester during even numbered years
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MUHL 517 - Wind Band Literature
This course covers the repertoire of the Wind Band from its early years to present. The presentation has a historical perspective, focusing on the band as a functional service ensemble, an ensemble for art’s sake, and an activity for education in music in the modern curriculum.
Prerequisites
MUHL-500 or equivalent.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUHL 522 - Historically Informed Performance of Music-Baroque/Classical
An overview of significant techniques, notations, and contexts of historically informed performance with particular emphasis on the baroque and classic styles. Students consult primary and secondary sources and apply principles learned to representative musical works appropriate to their degree programs.
Prerequisites
Appropriate score on the Music History Placement Exam
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall Semester
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MUHL 523 - History of American Music
A survey of music in the United States of America from colonial times to the early 21st century. Designed to guide students in the exploration of composers, performers, and other musical entrepreneurs whose varied traditions and interactions with a uniquely American audience combined to form a vibrant musical culture.
Prerequisites
MUHL-500, MUST-500, and MUST-501 or their approved equivalents.
Credit Hours: 2
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MUHL 524 - Introduction to World Music Cultures
A study of the principles of the study of World Music for music educators, investigating the music of representative cultures and appropriate pedagogy for culturally-informed teaching. Offered online.
Prerequisites
Graduate Music History Placement Exam
Credit Hours: 3
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MUHL 532 - Choral Literature
A survey of choral repertoire from Gregorian chant to present day compositions. Emphasis is placed on sacred and secular choral music appropriate for performance in today’s public and private schools, colleges, and community and church choirs.
Prerequisites
MUHL-500 or equivalent.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall semester
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MUHL 591 - Vocal Literature
An in-depth study of selected music literature from the standard solo, concerto, and orchestral repertoire of the student’s primary applied area framed in its social, cultural, and historical contexts.
Prerequisites
MUHL-500 or equivalent.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Offered in Fall Semester during even numbered years
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MUSP 401-403 - Special Topics in Music Pedagogy
A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topics will change to meet student demand and interests.
Credit Hours: 1-3
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MUSP 450 - Classical Guitar Pedagogy
The course is designed to equip students with the pedagogical skills of classical guitar instruction. Topics to be covered are principles of teaching, principles of pedagogy, and musicianship.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the B.A. or B.M. program as a guitar major in the senior year of study or consent of the instructor.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Offered Fall Semester.
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MUSP 460 - Instrumental Pedagogy
This course is designed to introduce the prospective instrumental teacher to basic techniques of instruction on the primary instrument and to provide the student with experience in teaching while under supervision.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the BA or BM program as an instrumental major in the senior year of study or consent of the instructor.
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Spring Semester
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MUSP 470 - Vocal Pedagogy
Designed to introduce the prospective voice teacher to the basic techniques of vocal pedagogy and to provide the student with experience in teaching voice to beginning vocal students while under supervision.
Prerequisites
None
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Offered in Spring Semester during odd numbered years
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MUSP 501-503 - Special Topics in Music Pedagogy
A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topics will change to meet student demand and interests.
Credit Hours: 1-3
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MUSP 550 - Classical Guitar Pedagogy Seminar
Study, critical analysis, and application of various approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.
Prerequisites
Admission into the Graduate Program/permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall semester
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MUSP 570 - Vocal Pedagogy Seminar
Study, critical analysis, and application of various pedagogical approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.
Prerequisites
Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Offered in Spring Semester during odd numbered years
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MUSP 580 - Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar
Study, critical analysis, and application of various pedagogical approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.
Prerequisites
Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 2
When Offered
Fall semester
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MUSP 581 - Art of Interpretation
The combination of the subjective and objective, the intense study of a well-researched score defined by a discerning ear. This knowledge fashioned through the hands of a competent pianist with a dash of personality, imagination, and taste, makes the music speak in the most direct and persuasive manner.
Prerequisites
Approval of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
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MUSP 586 - Primary Instrument Pedagogy
Study, critical analysis, and application of various pedagogical approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.
Prerequisites
Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 2
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