2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The undergraduate course numbering system is as follows:

0100 - Lower Level Courses
0200 - Upper Level Courses
0300 - Upper Level Courses
 

Not every course listed in this Bulletin is offered annually. Definite information about course offerings and class hours is available at the time of registration through the Office of the Registrar. Insufficient enrollment or changing conditions may occasionally necessitate the withdrawal of scheduled courses. Please check with appropriate departments to determine if the courses sought are being offered and when they are scheduled.

 

Skills

  
  • MOVP 0173 - Initiative Games and Ropes


    Credits: 1

    Designed to increase the student’s sense of personal confidence, mutual support and level of agility and physical coordination. To increase an appreciation of the outdoors through a series of co-education group exercises, initiative tasks and high level maneuvering responsibilities. Emphasis will also be placed on safety at all times.

  
  • MOVP 0180 - Rock Climbing


    Credits: 1

    Climbing ground, rocks, etc. where proper climbing technique is required. Will include climbing, belaying, knot tying, climbing calls, roped ascents, and repelling.

  
  • MOVP 0181 - Aqua Aerobics


    Credits: 1

    Various methods of water exercise for conditioning are presented with focus on proper alignment and technique, principles of conditioning, and assessment. Emphasis on improvement and maintenance of personal fitness. Must be comfortable in deep water.

  
  • MOVP 0182 - Lifeguard Training


    Credits: 2

    Designed to give students a complete course in preparation for Lifeguarding. It will give the students training in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Lifeguarding. It will also promote responsibility for protecting the safety of a patron in an assigned aquatic area. It is to instill a moral and professional obligation to prevent hazards and enforce rules regulations of an aquatic area.

  
  • MOVP 0183 - Relaxation Techniques


    Credits: 1

    Provides students with practical application of relaxation theory. Students will learn relaxation techniques ranging from proper breathing to progressive relaxation methods to autogenics. The application of relaxation techniques as a method of stress management will also be addressed.

  
  • MOVP 0184 - Water Safety Instructor


    Credits: 2

    Designed to prepare skilled swimmers to teach the American Red Cross Swimming courses. The course is taught twice per week for one semester. A minimum of 30 hours are required by the Red Cross. At the completion of the course the student will be able to: demonstrate comfort in the water, demonstrate basic survival skill in the American Red Cross basic swimming strokes and Advanced Life Saving techniques, teach the mechanics involved in the basic strokes and life saving techniques.

  
  • MOVP 0185 - Swimming for Fitness


    Credits: 1

    Offers an opportunity to experience the physiological benefits gained through swimming by means of both aerobic and anaerobic techniques. To achieve these benefits of swimming, the individual will learn about stroke mechanics, breathing patterns and establishing proper stroke rhythm. To acquire fitness through aerobic and anaerobic techniques, the individual will understand the concepts of distance and interval swimming.

  
  • MOVP 0188 - Modern Jazz Dance II


    Credits: 1

    Further refinement and continuation of jazz styles including lyric and percussive. Continued emphasis on performance of choreographed routines, mastery of isolations and syncopations.


Theory and Composition

  
  • MUSC 0110 - Basic Music Theory


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the fundamental aspects of music making including rhythm, notation, scales, intervals, chords, beginning harmony, sight singing, ear training, and keyboard harmony.

  
  • MUSC 0111 - Music Theory I


    Credits: 2

    An introductory music theory course combining the study of notation, scales, intervals, chord construction, rhythm, melody, harmonic progression, voice leading, and keyboard harmony.

  
  • MUSC 0112 - Music Theory II


    Credits: 2

    A continuation of MUSC 0111  with an emphasis on harmonic analysis, cadences, beginning formal analysis, non-chord tones, and an introduction to chromatic harmony.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0111 .
  
  • MUSC 0113 - Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    Credits: 2

    An introductory course in elementary musicianship skills emphasizing sight singing, ear training and rhythmic reading.

  
  • MUSC 0114 - Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    Credits: 2

    A continuation of MUSC 0113 . Studies in intermediate musicianship skills emphasizing sight singing, ear training and rhythmic reading.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0113 .
  
  • MUSC 0211 - Music Theory III


    Credits: 2

    A continuation of MUSC 0112  emphasizing the study of extended chords, chromatic harmony, modulation, and the continued development of analytical techniques.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0112 .
  
  • MUSC 0212 - Music Theory IV


    Credits: 2

    A continuation of MUSC 0211  with emphasis upon twentieth century materials and techniques including non-traditional scales, serialism, set theory, and developments in rhythm and form.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0211 .
  
  • MUSC 0213 - Sight Singing and Ear Training III


    Credits: 2

    A continuation of MUSC 0114 . Continued studies in intermediate musicianship skills emphasizing sight singing, ear training and rhythmic reading.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0114 .
  
  • MUSC 0214 - Composition I


    Credits: 1

    An introduction to basic compositional techniques in music. Creative work in smaller forms.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0211 .
  
  • MUSC 0215 - Composition II


    Credits: 1

    Continuation of MUSC 0214 . Principles and techniques for students of composition. Public Performance of original compositions required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0211  and MUSC 0214 .
  
  • MUSC 0216 - Composition III


    Credits: 1

    Continuation of MUSC 0215 . Principles and techniques for students of composition. Public performance of original compositions required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0212  and MUSC 0215 .
  
  • MUSC 0217 - Orchestration


    Credits: 2

    The study of instruments of the orchestra, emphasizing composing and arranging in various standard ensemble combinations.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0211 
  
  • MUSC 0223 - Sight Singing and Ear Training IV


    Credits: 2

    A continuation of MUSC 0213 . Studies in advanced musicianship skills emphasizing sight singing, ear training and rhythmic reading. Additional emphasis given to score reading, instrumental transposition, and the interpretation of scores through formal analysis.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0213 .
  
  • MUSC 0264 - Jazz Theory I


    Credits: 2

    An introduction to essential aspects of jazz, including: chords and scales used in jazz and their relationships, chord voicing, nomenclature, terminology, chord progressions, analysis of solos, and forms. Involves ear training.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0111 .
  
  • MUSC 0265 - Jazz Theory II


    Credits: 2

    An introduction to essential aspects of jazz, including: chords and scales used in jazz and their relationships, chord voicing, nomenclature, terminology, chord progressions, analysis of solos, and forms. Involves ear training.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0111 .
  
  • MUSC 0310 - Counterpoint


    Credits: 3

    An overview of species counterpoint will lead to a study of tonal counterpoint in the style of the 18th Century. Analysis of representative works will complement the written work in two to four voices, culminating in efforts in such forms and techniques as the invention, canon, invertible counterpoint, and fugue.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0211 .
  
  • MUSC 0311 - Advanced Music Theory


    Credits: 3

    A continuation of MUSC 0212 , further exploring materials and techniques of nineteenth and twentieth century music. Includes and introduction to the works of contemporary music theorists and an overview of current theoretical trends.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0212  and MUSC 0312 .
  
  • MUSC 0312 - Form and Analysis


    Credits: 2

    An introduction to the analysis of musical forms. Works analyzed: 17th century to late 19th century compositions.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0211 .
  
  • MUSC 0314 - Advanced Composition I


    Credits: 1

    Continuation of MUSC 0216 . Advanced studies in composition with a goal of developing effective personal technique and methodology. Public performance of original compositions required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0216  and MUSC 0312 .
  
  • MUSC 0315 - Advanced Composition II


    Credits: 1

    Continuation of MUSC 0216 . Advanced studies in composition with a goal of developing effective personal technique and methodology. Public performance of original compositions required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0216  and MUSC 0312 .
  
  • MUSC 0316 - Advanced Composition III


    Credits: 1

    Continuation of MUSC 0216 . Advanced studies in composition with a goal of developing effective personal technique and methodology. Public performance of original compositions required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0216  and MUSC 0312 .
  
  • MUSC 0360 - Jazz Composition and Arranging I


    Credits: 3

    Courses exploring the techniques and concepts of jazz writing in various styles. Involves detailed analysis of jazz masterpieces and methods of arranging for ensembles of different sizes.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264 .
  
  • MUSC 0361 - Jazz Composition and Arranging II


    Credits: 3

    Courses exploring the techniques and concepts of jazz writing in various styles. Involves detailed analysis of jazz masterpieces and methods of arranging for ensembles of different sizes.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264 .
  
  • MUSC 0399 - Independent Study (Theory and Composition)


    Credits: 3-6

    Permission of instructor.


Music History, Literature, and Appreciation

  
  • MUSC 0101 - Music Appreciation


    Credits: 3

    The study of masterpieces of music from each era, from the Middle Ages through contemporary times. Emphasis is on directed listening and music is analyzed with reference to style characteristics.

  
  • MUSC 0103 - Music Appreciation (Music majors/minors)


    Credits: 3

    The study of music of each era, from the Middle Ages through contemporary times.  Music is analyzed through directed listening, through the use of musical scores, and with reference to style characteristics.

    Prerequisites: Music majors and minors only.
  
  • MUSC 0104 - World Music


    Credits: 3

    A survey of world music literature focusing on non-Western cultures including: Africa, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Latin and South America; and lesser known music of the Western world including Native American and Canadian peoples.

  
  • MUSC 0160 - History of Jazz


    Credits: 3

    The study of jazz music from the early 1900’s to the present. Emphasis on styles and trends of major jazz performers and ensembles within each period.

  
  • MUSC 0199 - African Drumming


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the repertory of dance drumming and vocal music of the Ewe people of Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Students are introduced to a wide range of topics to West African culture, philosophy, and daily life, and learn to perform this indigenous music in an ensemble setting. Repertory will include Atsiagbekor (traditional), and Gahu (traditional), and Gahu (updated). No prior musical training is necessary.

  
  • MUSC 0200 - Music History I


    Credits: 3

    A chronological study of the history of musical styles showing the development of musical forms from the Middle Ages through the Baroque Era.

  
  • MUSC 0201 - Music History II


    Credits: 3

    A continuation of Music History I. The study of musical forms as developed from the Classical Era through the Twentieth Century.

  
  • MUSC 0205 - Introduction to Music Scholarship


    Credits: 1

    The principal purpose of the course is for the student to become acquainted with, and to practice using, the methods and resources necessary to do research in the field of music. In addition, the student is expected to show improvement in writing skills and demonstrate the organization necessary to write a high-quality research paper. The goal of the course is for the student to be able to produce independently successful research papers in seminars and as graduate students.

  
  • MUSC 0245 - Music History Review


    Credits: 2

    Review of music history from medieval to the twentieth century. This course is designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by the transfer student diagnostic entrance examination in music history. Removal of deficiency requires a grade of C or higher.

    Prerequisites: Limited to Music majors.
  
  • MUSC 0300 - Music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance


    Credits: 3

    A study of forms and styles of Western Music from Antiquity through the Sixteenth Century.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0200 , and MUSC 0201 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0301 - Music in the Baroque and Classical Eras


    Credits: 3

    A study of forms and styles of music from 1600-1800 with emphasis on the music of Monteverdi, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0200  and MUSC 0201 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0302 - Music in the Romantic Era


    Credits: 3

    A study of the forms and styles of music from 1800 to 1900 with emphasis on orchestral, chamber, and operatic works.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0200  and MUSC 0201 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0303 - Music in the Twentieth Century


    Credits: 3

    A study of changing styles of music from the late German Romanticists through the experimental music of contemporary times.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0200 , and MUSC 0201 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0304 - American Music


    Credits: 3

    A study of the important musical traditions within the history of the United States of America, from the Colonial era to the present. The topics include a deeper and more critical understanding of the nature of music and musical traditions, the primary characteristics of classical, folk, and popular music, and familiarity with the history and sounds of the major traditions of American music.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0200  and MUSC 0201 .
  
  • MUSC 0306 - Advanced Jazz History


    Credits: 3

    Investigation of the development of jazz history and its guiding concepts, assumptions, narratives, and problems.  Study of musical trends and cultural forces influencing jazz today.  Discussion of articles, transcriptions, and recordings.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0160 .
  
  • MUSC 0399 - Independent Study (Music History)


    Credits: 3-6

    Permission of instructor.


Music Education

  
  • MUSC 0130 - Lyric Diction I


    Credits: 1

    An introduction to sung diction in Latin, German and Italian, including the introduction and use of the International Phonetic Alphabet as a basis for continued study of sung language. Singers will prepare and perform literature in all languages studied.

  
  • MUSC 0131 - Lyric Diction II


    Credits: 1

    Continuation of Lyric Diction I. Includes the study and performance of literature in French and English.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0130 .
  
  • MUSC 0221 - Introduction to Music Education


    Credits: 3

    This introductory course covers the history, curriculum, current topics, and developmentally appropriate methodologies in music education across PreK-12 grade levels.  Teacher candidates will be introduced to instructional and classroom management practices that reflect high expectations, accommodate a range of interests and abilities, and promote a safe learning environment in which diversity is respected.  Participants will explore best practices for creating diverse and engaging lesson activities, assessment and reflective practice, communicating with families and encouraging family participation, and collaborating with colleagues and the community.  25-hours of documented field experience in the public schools are required.

  
  • MUSC 0225 - Alexander Technique


    Credits: 2

    This course is an introduction to the alexander Technique, a unique methods to attain greater ease of movement. Students will learn to recognize subtle ways in which habitual patters of movement contribute to physical tension, anxiety and even injury. This discovery is achieved through explorations leading to awareness and an understanding of the inter-relationship of an individual’s thoughts and physical condition.

  
  • MUSC 0230 - Basic Conducting


    Credits: 2

    Basic techniques of conducting including baton techniques; simple, compound, and asymmetrical meters; expression and interpretation through laboratory experiences.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0112 .
  
  • MUSC 0319 - Vocal Technique and Pedagogy


    Credits: 3

    A specialized course for vocal music majors which explores details of vocal placement, resonance, diction and physiology. Includes techniques for training children’s voices and the adolescent changing voice.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0171 .
  
  • MUSC 0322 - Elementary Music Methods


    Credits: 3

    This field-based methods course emphasizes teaching strategies, curriculum development, materials, repertoire, and developmentally appropriate practices for teaching music in elementary school.  Teacher candidates will review relevant theories and research to inform best practices for teaching elementary music, and create effective curricula and lesson plans employing a variety of developmentally appropriate assessment methods.  During field experiences and in peer teaching, students will have the opportunity to practice instructional and classroom management strategies that engage and motivate learners, accommodate a range of interests, abilities, and needs, and promote positive and mutually respectful behavior.  Focus will also be placed on reflective practice including the use of assessment data toward improvement of practice, and building collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues and the community.  Teacher candidates will develop pedagogical skills and strategies that foster music literacy, listening, movement, composition, and improvisation.  25-hours of documented field experience in public schools are required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0221 .
  
  • MUSC 0328 - Practicum: Music K-12


    Credits: 12

    A full-time apprenticeship with one or more co-operating practitioners at two different grade levels (elementary, secondary), supervised by college music faculty. A minimum of 300 hours in the practicum will be documented. Periodic on campus seminars are required.

    Prerequisites: Completion of music and professional course work.
  
  • MUSC 0332 - Instrumental Music Education Methods


    Credits: 3

    This field-based methods course surveys appropriate instrumental literature for elementary, middle and high school programs.  Students develop skills that will enable them to create and maintain a collaborative and cross-curricular learning environment.  They will learn various standards-based teaching methods specific to child development and diverse learning styles as appropriate to the instrumental classroom setting, create effective curricula and lesson plans, and learn rehearsal techniques that employ a variety of assessment strategies specific to the instrumental classroom.  Students will demonstrate teaching strategies through practical teaching projects and field-based labs, and will write reflective evaluations.  Drawing from a variety of classroom management strategies, students will prepare lesson plans with effective routines and procedures that engage and challenge all learners, accommodate a range of needs and abilities, and promote positive behavior.  25-hours of documented field experience in public schools are required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0221 , MUSC 0230 .
  
  • MUSC 0333 - Choral Music Education Methods


    Credits: 3

    This field-based methods course surveys appropriate choral literature for elementary, middle, and high school programs.  Students develop skills that will enable them to create and maintain a collaborative and cross-curricular learning environment.  They will learn various standard-based teaching methods specific to child development and diverse learning styles, create effective curricula and lesson plans, and learn rehearsal techniques that employ a variety of assessment strategies specific to the choral classroom.  Students will demonstrate teaching strategies through practical teaching projects and field based labs and write reflective evaluations.  Drawing from a variety of classroom management strategies, students will prepare lesson plans with effective routines and procedures that engage and challenge all learners, accommodate a range of needs and abilities, and promote positive behavior.  25-hours of documented field experience in public schools are required.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0221  and MUSC 0230 .
  
  • MUSC 0334 - Jazz Pedagogy and Literature


    Credits: 3

    A course dealing with the specifics of jazz education with emphasis on essential skills of rehearsing a jazz ensemble. Involves an overview of most resources in jazz available to date.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0112  and MUSC 0230 .
  
  • MUSC 0399 - Independent Study (Music Education)


    Credits: 3-6

    Permission of instructor.


Conducting

  
  • MUSC 0330 - Choral Conducting


    Credits: 2

    The development of conducting techniques in relation to rhythmic/melodic exercises. Basic techniques of choral conducting, voice production, choral literature and performance practices.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0201 , MUSC 0211 , and MUSC 0230 .
  
  • MUSC 0331 - Instrumental Conducting


    Credits: 2

    This course is intended for the instrumental music education major with the purpose of reinforcing his/her knowledge of band repertoire, conducing technique, score analysis, and rehearsal procedures.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0201 , MUSC 0211 , and MUSC 0230 .
  
  • MUSC 0399 - Independent Study (Conducting)


    Credits: 3-6

    Permission of instructor.


Performing Ensembles

  
  • MUSC 0140 - Chorale


    Credits: 0.5

    Mixed voices emphasizing the a cappella tradition, the Chorale also performs with orchestra. Extensive performance schedule on and off campus. Literature spans all periods of music history. The Chorale tours every spring. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: By audition only.
  
  • MUSC 0141 - University Chorus


    Credits: 0.5

    Mixed voices. Performs on and off campus at least twice each semester. Literature covers all periods of music history with emphasis on major works. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUSC 0143 - Wind Symphony


    Credits: 0.5

    Open to all qualified students through the successful completion of an audition. Dedicated to the finest in wind instrument repertory. Several concerts, both on and off campus each year. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUSC 0145 - Jazz Big Band


    Credits: 0.5

    A large jazz ensemble class. Emphasis on section playing skills. Repertoire consists of a broad range of musical styles. Involves concert performances. By audition only. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUSC 0146 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5

    An ensemble of singers and instrumentalists who perform arrangements in Jazz and contemporary idioms. By audition only. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUSC 0240 - Chamber Ensembles


    Credits: 0.5

    Small ensembles structured according to student interest and available faculty expertise. Recently offered Chamber Ensembles: Guitar Ensemble, Low Brass Ensemble, Opera Workshop, Percussion Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, String Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Women’s Choir, and Woodwind Quartet. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUSC 0269 - Small Jazz Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5

    A small jazz ensemble class. Emphasis on solo playing skills. Repertoire consists of a broad range of musical styles. Involves concert performance. By audition. May be repeated for credit.


Jazz Studies

  
  • MUSC 0125 - Jazz Performance Lab


    Credits: 1

    A performance course addressing the basics of jazz styles through listening, practice, performance and evaluation. Participants can expect to learn jazz etudes, standard repertoire melodies, chord and scale patters and the blues. No previous jazz experience is necessary. Students must have an instrument to play and must be able to read written music.

  
  • MUSC 0264 - Jazz Theory I


    Credits: 2

    An introduction to essential aspects of jazz, including: chords and scales used in jazz and their relationships, chord voicing, nomenclature, terminology, chord progressions, analysis of solos, and forms. Involves ear training.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0111 .
  
  • MUSC 0265 - Jazz Theory II


    Credits: 2

    An introduction to essential aspects of jazz, including: chords and scales used in jazz and their relationships, chord voicing, nomenclature, terminology, chord progressions, analysis of solos, and forms. Involves ear training.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0111 .
  
  • MUSC 0267 - Functional Jazz Piano I


    Credits: 0.5

    Jazz piano instruction emphasizing chord voicing, accompaniment, and solo techniques.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0152  and MUSC 0153 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0268 - Functional Jazz Piano II


    Credits: 0.5

    Jazz piano instruction emphasizing chord voicing, accompaniment, and solo techniques.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0152  and MUSC 0153 ; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0282 - Jazz Improvisation I


    Credits: 1

    A progressive performance course designed to accommodate improvisers at various levels of ability. Individuals progress through five levels of study by demonstrating mastery of each level’s requirements. Requirements include memorization of melodies and chord changes, listening, transcription, analysis, and scale and chord pattern study.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0283 - Jazz Improvisation II


    Credits: 1

    A progressive performance course designed to accommodate improvisers at various levels of ability. Individuals progress through five levels of study by demonstrating mastery of each level’s requirements. Requirements include memorization of melodies and chord changes, listening, transcription, analysis, and scale and chord pattern study.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0360 - Jazz Composition and Arranging I


    Credits: 2

    A course exploring the techniques and concepts of jazz writing in various styles. Involves detailed analysis of jazz masterpieces and methods of arranging for ensembles of different sizes.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264 .
  
  • MUSC 0361 - Jazz Composition and Arranging II


    Credits: 2

    A course exploring the techniques and concepts of jazz writing in various styles. Involves detailed analysis of jazz masterpieces and methods of arranging for ensembles of different sizes.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264 .
  
  • MUSC 0362 - Jazz Improvisation III


    Credits: 1

    A progressive performance course designed to accommodate improvisers at various levels of ability. Individuals progress through five levels of study by demonstrating mastery of each level’s requirements. Requirements include memorization of melodies and chord changes, listening, transcription, analysis, and scale and chord pattern study.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0363 - Jazz Improvisation IV


    Credits: 1

    A progressive performance course designed to accommodate improvisers at various levels of ability. Individuals progress through five levels of study by demonstrating mastery of each level’s requirements. Requirements include memorization of melodies and chord changes, listening, transcription, analysis, and scale and chord pattern study.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0368 - Jazz Improvisation V


    Credits: 1

    A progressive performance course designed to accommodate improvisers at various levels of ability. Individuals progress through five levels of study by demonstrating mastery of each level’s requirements. Requirements include memorization of melodies and chord changes, listening, transcription, analysis, and scale and chord pattern study.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0264  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 0399 - Independent Study (Jazz Studies)


    Credits: 3-6

    Permission of instructor.


Music Technology

  
  • MUSC 0235 - Music Technology


    Credits: 1

    Introduces Music technology for musicians. An overview of the use of Music IT in the areas of Music Education, performance, musicological research, and composition.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 0110  or MUSC 0111 .

Applied Music Classes

  
  • MUSC 0152 - Piano Class I (for Music Majors)


    Credits: 0.5

    A keyboard class designed to develop practical playing skills. Begins with emphasis on fundamental piano techniques, moves through emphasis on chording, accompanying, and improvising and sight reading, and concludes with the learning of assigned compositions and the development of transposition skills.

  
  • MUSC 0153 - Piano Class II (for Music Majors)


    Credits: 0.5

    A keyboard class designed to develop practical playing skills. Begins with emphasis on fundamental piano techniques, moves through emphasis on chording, accompanying, and improvising and sight reading, and concludes with the learning of assigned compositions and the development of transposition skills.

  
  • MUSC 0154 - Woodwind Class


    Credits: 0.5

    The focus will be on either Flute, Oboe/Bassoon, Clarinet, or Saxophone. Involves classroom study of the particular instrument through practical experience in performance to the extent that the student can demonstrate a knowledge of the basic fundamentals of embouchure, fingerings, breathing and tone production, as they apply to the particular instrument being studied.

  
  • MUSC 0155 - Brass Class


    Credits: 0.5

    (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, or Tuba) Classroom study of the particular instrument through practical experience in performance to the extent that the student can demonstrate a knowledge of the basic fundamentals of embouchure, fingerings, breathing and tone production as they apply to the particular instrument being studied.

  
  • MUSC 0156 - Voice Class


    Credits: 0.5

    A course designed to meet the needs of the non-voice major in the Music major program. The class is conducted in the form of a vocal laboratory, in which the students work on the development of skills necessary for good singing.

  
  • MUSC 0157 - Percussion Class


    Credits: 0.5

    The study and acquisition of skills applicable to the various instruments of the percussion section.

  
  • MUSC 0158 - String Class


    Credits: 0.5

    (Violin, Viola, Violoncello, String Bass or Guitar) Classroom study on a particular instrument. Practical experience in performance to the extent that the student can demonstrate a knowledge of the basic fundamentals of bowing, fingerings, and tone production as they apply to the particular instrument.

  
  • MUSC 0252 - Piano Class III (for Music Majors)


    Credits: 0.5

    A keyboard class designed to develop practical playing skills. Begins with emphasis on fundamental piano techniques, moves through emphasis on chording, accompanying, and improvising and sight reading, and concludes with the learning of assigned compositions and the development of transposition skills.

  
  • MUSC 0253 - Piano Class IV (for Music Majors)


    Credits: 0.5

    A keyboard class designed to develop practical playing skills. Begins with emphasis on fundamental piano techniques, moves through emphasis on chording, accompanying, and improvising and sight reading, and concludes with the learning of assigned compositions and the development of transposition skills.

  
  • MUSC 0387 - Senior Recital/Jazz


    Credits: 0

    Complete public recital of jazz literature.  The Senior Recital demonstrates the culmination of the student’s achievements in jazz studies throughout eight semesters of undergraduate study through the presentation of varied repertoire selected by the student and their applied instructor in a live performance setting.  The Senior Recital is recorded, which provides the student with material for demonstration recordings.  Additionally, the Senior Recital helps the student prepare for future auditions and professional engagements.

    Prerequisites: A satisfactory recital hearing and permission of the instructor.

Applied Music Lessons

  
  • MUSC 0170 - Applied Music (Minor) I


    Credits: 0.5

  
  • MUSC 0171 - Applied Music (Minor) II


    Credits: 0.5

  
  • MUSC 0172 - Applied Music (Minor) III


    Credits: 0.5

  
  • MUSC 0173 - Applied Music (Minor) IV


    Credits: 0.5

  
  • MUSC 0174 - Applied Music (Major) I


    Credits: 1

  
  • MUSC 0175 - Applied Music (Major) II


    Credits: 1

 

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