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MSL 350 - The Evolution of American Warfare
Historical analysis of American theory of warfare from colonial period through Operation Desert Storm and the applications of Force XXI. Social, economic and political influences are examined, tracing the evolution of the American military; the development of a global military strategy, imprint of the social fabric of the nation on the military as the United States evolved into a world power. Additionally, the student will examine the effects of institutions on organization structures. Technology and the practice of warfare is emphasized. Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Corequisites: MSL 100
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MSL 390 - Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency
The course is a 30 day, deployment that has a mission that supports the United States Embassy’s strategic plan for that particular country. Many of these missions are performed in VERY austere conditions that include unusual living conditions, foods, and risks of common traveler’s illnesses. However, during these missions, students receive an educational experience unmatched by anything you will do in a college classroom.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity or International Perspectives
Prerequisites: By permission of the Professor of Military Science.
Course Typically Offered: Summer
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MSL 401 - Mission Command and the Army Profession
This course transitions the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored and evaluated as an MSL III Cadet to learning how to train, mentor and evaluate underclass Cadets. The course places substantial emphasis on discussion of ethical issues, writing competency, and the Army as an institution. MSL IV Cadets learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Military Decision Making Process, Army Writing Style, and the Army’s Training Management processes during weekly Training Meetings to plan, execute and assess battalion training events. Cadets learn to safely conduct training by understanding and employing the Risk Management Process. Cadets learn how to use the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program to reduce and manage stress.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Ethics and Writing Intensive requirements.
Prerequisites: MSL 302 or permission.
Corequisites: MSL100
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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MSL 402 - Mission Command and the Company Grade Officer
This course explores the dynamics of leading in complex situations. Significant emphasis is placed on culture and cultural awareness, as well as how culture influences the operational environment. The course also continues to investigate the Army as an institution, how it works both internally and it interacts and affects the operational environment.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity or International Perspectives and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: MSL 401 or permission.
Corequisites: MSL 100
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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MSL 410 - Cadet Troop Leader Training
Course provides Cadets the opportunity to experience leadership in Army Table of Organization and equipment (TO& E) units throughout the Army over a three to four week period during the summer following the junior year. Cadets serve in lieutenant-level leadership positions in active-duty units around the world. Cadets must compete to be nominated by Cadre to participate in the program. Cadet Troop Leader Training is a follow-on training experience upon completion of the Cadet Leaders Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky during the summer between the Cadets’ junior and senior years.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Context & Institutions requirement.
Prerequisites: By Permission of the department of Military Science and Leadership. Requirements include: Must be a contracted Cadet, who has completed the Basic Course Requirements of Army ROTC (either MSL 101, MSL 102, MSL 201, and MSL 202, or Cadet Initial Entry Training, or the US Army Basic Training Course); have completed MSL 301 and MSL 302 and the 30 day Cadet Leaders Course.
Course Typically Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
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MSL 420 - Cadet Leadership Course
Course is a 30 day, scenario driven, training event focused on solving complex problems at the company-level. CLC builds upon work accomplished on campus and develops the student’s small unit leadership ability in a tactical environment. Two part course. Part 1, focus on leadership tasks and simple tactics. Part 2, is a 5-7 day leadership challenge that will take place in a military setting in a field environment. The final evaluation will be informed by peer evaluations. Students will not be evaluated against a specific task standard but instead the instructors will assess their leadership traits in comparison to their peers and potential to perform in the Army. Class is 30 continuous days (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) in duration.
Prerequisites: By Permission of the Professor of Military Science.
Course Typically Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
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MSL 498 - Investigations in Leadership and Mission Command
This course enables a student who has already received a minor in Military Science to continue their education in leadership.
Prerequisites: By permission of the Professor of Military Science.
Course Typically Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
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Modern Languages and Classics |
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CHI 101 - Elementary Chinese I
A systematic study of the basics of the Chinese language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Culture is also an integral component of this course. Intended for students with no prior study of Chinese or fewer than two years in high school. This course is the first of a 2-semester sequence.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 5
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HBR 101 - Beginning Modern Hebrew
A systematic study of the basics of the Hebrew language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, listening comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with minimal or no previous knowledge of Modern Hebrew.
General Education Requirements: This course satisfies the Cultural Diversity or International Perspectives General Education requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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HBR 102 - Beginning Modern Hebrew II
Continued study of the basics of the Hebrew language, with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening comprehension, speaking and writing skills. Continued discussion of Hebrew as an expression of Jewish culture in Israel and the United States. For students with one semester study of Hebrew or the equivalent as determined through consultation with the instructor.
General Education Requirements: This course satisfies the Cultural Diversity or International Perspectives General Education requirement.
Prerequisites: HBR 101 or equivalent
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MLC 175 - Multiculturalism in America
A multidisciplinary course that investigates the nature of “American” identity through readings and essay writing, video and debate.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MLC 190 - Topics in Modern Languages
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. May be repeated for credit if different topic is taken.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MLC 293 - Study Abroad
Permits the granting of foreign language credit for courses taken abroad with no exact University of Maine catalog equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-6
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MLC 421 - World Cinema: Multiple Perspectives on Identity and Culture
Cultural differences often lead to misunderstanding, conflict, and comical situations. Analysis of varying world views will be contextualized within discussion of national cinema and its interconnectedness to the political and socio-cultural makeup of a given country.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites: ENG 280, HTY 218, or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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MLC 466 - The Teaching of Modern Languages
Includes analysis of current trends and methods, application of language learning principles to classroom procedures, theory and practice of language methodologies at different learning levels, use of technologies such as video and computers in the instructional process. For students seeking certification in foreign language teaching.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302.
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer
Credits: 3
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MLC 490 - Topics in Modern Languages
Specific topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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MLC 493 - Study Abroad
Permits the granting of foreign language credit for courses taken abroad with no exact University of Maine catalog equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-6
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MLC 495 - Senior Project in Modern Languages
Capstone Experience in which majors in Latin or Classical Studies (offered through the Interdisciplinary BA) apply language skills and cultural knowledge gained from all prior study. Students work closely with faculty advisor on approved project. Students give public presentation of the project in English. The coursework will reflect the work of three credit hours, regardless of the number of credits taken.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Western Cultural Traditions and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3
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MLC 496 - Field Work in Modern Languages
Supervised work in either the public or the private sector which is relevant to the study and use of a modern language. Requirements include an initial proposal which shows the relevance of the work experience to the student’s program in modern languages and a final report or paper.
Prerequisites: An appropriate level of fluency as determined by the department.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1 - 12
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Museum Studies |
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MSE 395 - Practicum in Museum Education
Field experience in a museum setting. Provides an opportunity for students to further develop and apply their knowledge of museum education theory and practice in a museum setting.
Prerequisites: MSE 200 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 - 6
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MSE 396 - Internship
Students do a semester internship at a local or regional institution. Institutions are matched to the individual student’s specific interests and field of study. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MSE 200 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MSE 497 - Independent Study in Museum Studies/Museum Education
Advanced independent study or research and writing projects in Museum Studies, Museum Education or related areas. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MSE 200 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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MSE 498 - Directed Study in Museum Studies/Museum Education
Advanced directed study or research and writing projects in Museum Studies, Museum Education or related areas. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MSE 200 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1-3
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Music |
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MUS 150 - Majoring in Music
This course is intended to help first year music students during their first semester adjust to being in college in the School of Performing Arts at The University of Maine and the School of Performing Arts resources and develop skills designed to achieve success. Students will learn about their intended major, be introduced to department faculty and resources, set semester, year and career goals, and have an opportunity to practice performance skills in the performance space prior to their second semester required recital lab, and to learn more about their chosen profession of music.
Prerequisites: Music Major Only
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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Music Education |
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MUE 207 - Voice Class
The systematic development of the principles of good singing through class method approach. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUE 209 - String Class
Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to each of the four string instruments. Lab 4.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUE 210 - Introduction to Music Education
Provides exposure to music classrooms, primary and secondary. Covers philosophies of music education, programming and evaluation. Fingerprinting required for field experience component of this course.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement
Prerequisites: Open to all music majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUE 213 - Woodwinds I
First semester of a required two-semester course dealing with woodwind instrument pedagogy. Covers clarinet, saxophone and introduction to flute.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUE 214 - Woodwinds II
Second semester of a required two-semester course dealing with woodwind instrument pedagogy. Covers flute, oboe and bassoon. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MUE 213, Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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MUE 217 - Brass Class
Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to the brass instruments. Lab 4.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUE 222 - Percussion Class
Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to the percussion instruments. Lab 4.
Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUE 320 - Teaching of General Music: Elementary
Methods, materials, organization and administration of the K-6 classroom music curriculum. Includes classroom instruments, field experiences, materials and methods for gifted and talented and the special learner.
Prerequisites: MUL 202 and MUY 212.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUE 321 - Teaching of General Music: Secondary
Methods, materials, organization and administration of the 6-12 classroom music curriculum. Includes classroom instruments, field experiences, materials and methods for gifted and talented and the special learner.
Prerequisites: MUE 320, MUL 202 and MUY 212.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUE 400 - Choral Music Education
The organization and development of techniques requisite to a successful choral program.
Prerequisites: Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUE 401 - Organization and Administration of Secondary Music Performance Programs
This course will cover the organization, scheduling, and feeder-system techniques of beginning band, choral, and orchestral programs through high-school level instruction. Areas of study will include curriculum, pedagogical techniques, organization of space and materials, budgeting, materials acquisition, assessment, music education philosophy, finding employment, and interview techniques.
Prerequisites: MUE 209, MUE 213, MUE 217, MUE 222 and MUP 340
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MUE 403 - Instrumental Laboratory
Performance on secondary instruments in a heterogeneous setting. Required for those enrolled in MUE 401 but may be taken separately. Instrumental majors must attend Instrumental Laboratory for two of the three fall semesters following their first-year student year. Lab 1. Offered every fall.
Prerequisites: Music Education majors with sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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Music General |
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MUS 100 - Recital Laboratory
Experience in recital performance and in listening to performances of one’s peers. May be repeated. Lab 1.
Prerequisites: Required of music majors enrolled in applied music.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0
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MUS 121 - Principles of Singing I
Emphasizes diction in the standard languages: French, German, Italian and English. Introduces the international phonetic alphabet and classical vocal literature, basic voice science, technique and performance practice.
Prerequisites: Required for first-year voice majors in Music Education, Music Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Music programs; open to others by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUS 122 - Principles of Singing II
Continuation of MUS 121.
Prerequisites: Required for first-year voice majors in Music Education, Music Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Music programs; open to others by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUS 201 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons. May be repeated for credit. Note: course topic number designates instrument or voice.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Bachelor of Arts in Music or Music minors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1
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MUS 210 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons for the first four semesters. May be repeated for credit until Junior Standing Exam is passed. Note: Course Topic number designates instrument or voice. Applied Music 1-2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Artistic and Creative Expression General Education Requirement.
Prerequisites: Music Education or Music Performance majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 2
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MUS 298 - Special Subjects in Music
Specific topics and approaches will be chosen jointly by interested students and the staff. This offering is designed to address advanced issues not covered in regular offerings.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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MUS 310 - Voice Pedagogy/Literature
A presentation of literature and/or pedagogical materials for voice. Intended to prepare the professional performer who maintains adjunct activities as a studio teacher.
Prerequisites: Required for Bachelor of Music in Performance majors; others by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-2
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MUS 312 - Piano Pedagogy
Piano Pedagogy is “The Art of Teaching Piano:” Students will analyze current methodology, research intermediate level repertoire, and develop a business plan and a studio policy. This course will provide the tools for hands-on teaching in a private setting.
Prerequisites: Required for all piano majors and open to other pianists by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUS 314 - Piano Pedagogy II
Emphasizing “hands on” experience, students will work with piano pupils in lab and one-to-one settings. Issues such as teaching techniques, creative use of materials, attention span, concentration and the various psychological aspects of teaching will be addressed. Emphasis on interacting with students in a positive manner so that the result is a beneficial learning experience.
Prerequisites: MUS 312.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUS 316 - Piano Literature I
Survey of the major works of the keyboard repertoire from the Baroque and Classical periods.
Prerequisites: Required of piano majors, permission of the instructor required for all other students.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUS 318 - Piano Literature II
Survey of major works of the piano repertoire from the Romantic and Contemporary periods.
Prerequisites: Required of piano majors, permission of the instructor required for all other students.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUS 350 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons after having passed the Junior Standing Exam. . May be repeated for credit. Note: Course Topic number designates instrument or voice.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing Exam. Undergraduate Music Education major.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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MUS 450 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons after having passed the Junior Standing Exam. . May be repeated for credit. Note: Course Topic number designates instrument or voice.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing Exam. Undergraduate Music Performance major.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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MUS 498 - Senior Project
A significant research paper, original composition, or by special permission, a lecture-recital presented in lieu of a recital. Accomplished under the guidance of an assigned faculty member during the senior year.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
Prerequisites: Senior standing. Required for all BA in Music majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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Music History |
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MUH 201 - History of Western Music I
The history of music from antiquity to approximately 1750 with a technical study of the significant musical trends.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.
Prerequisites: Music major and MUL202 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUH 202 - History of Western Music II
The history of music from 1750 to the present day with a technical study of the significant musical trends.
Prerequisites: MUL 200 and MUL 202 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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Music Literature |
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MUL 101 - The Art of Listening to Music: Elements
Designed for the student with no previous experience in music. Provides a working vocabulary of terms and listening experiences intended to expand the basic understanding of the art form.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MUL 120 - World Music
Survey of the music cultures of the non-Western world considered as an integral part of their respective cultures, as reflected in history, religion, philosophy, theater and dance. No previous training in music is required.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUL 150 - Rock’n Roll and other 20th Century Music
Designed for students with no previous experience in music. Studies the precursors of Rock’n Roll such as ragtime, jazz, country and blues. Discusses how this music reflected and changed American and world cultures. Also examines other music that branched out of western music in the late twentieth century.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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MUL 200 - Music Literature Laboratory
Introduction to music research, academic writing in music, digital music, and world music. Extensive use of electronic information retrieval systems. Usually taken in first year to develop computer proficiency.
Prerequisites: Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1
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MUL 202 - The Art of Listening to Music: Historical Survey
Designed for the student with some previous experience in music. Primarily an historical survey of music from 1600 to the present, with some attention to musical terms and listening experiences. Music listening assignments to be completed in Fogler Library.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites: MUL 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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Music Organizations and Ensembles |
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MUO 101 - University Singers
Rehearsal and performance of choral concert repertoire. Extended concert tours. Five hours of rehearsal a week. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 5.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: audition (requires sight reading ability).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 103 - Oratorio Society
Rehearsal and performance of major choral works. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. You must sign up for 1 credit if you want to receive credit towards general education requirements. Audition required.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission via an audition. Must sign up for the credit bearing section to receive credit towards general education requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 109 - Collegiate Chorale
Rehearsal and performance of choral music appropriate for choral singers with limited background and training. No audition required; open to all students. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 111 - Marching Band
Performs at home and occasional off-campus football games. Course begins four days prior to opening of classes. Rehearsal of concert music on limited schedule during final weeks of semester. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4. (Fall semester only.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 112 - Concert Band
Rehearsal and performance (on and off campus) of a variety of concert band literature appropriate for the general University instrumentalist. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3. (Spring semester only.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 113 - Pep Band
Rehearsal and performance of band music appropriate for athletic events including current marching band selections. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 114 - Symphonic Band
Rehearsal and performance of the most challenging and significant band literature. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. Occasional touring on class days. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 121 - University Orchestra
Rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 132 - Opera Workshop
Rehearsal and performance of standard opera repertory. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 141 - Brass Ensemble
The study and performance of chamber music for brass instruments. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression requirement.
Prerequisites: Audition required. Must sign up for the credit bearing section to receive credit towards general education requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 143 - UMAINE Jazz Ensemble
Rehearsal and performance of music for the large (16-24) jazz ensemble. Membership through audition. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances required. May be repeated for credit. Applied Music 1.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 149 - Chamber Music
The study and performance of chamber music. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 150 - Percussion Ensemble
Performs chamber music composed primarily for percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression requirement.
Prerequisites: Percussion performance experience (i.e. snare drum or keyboard percussion or timpani) and the ability to read music; permission of instructor. Must sign up for the credit bearing section to receive credit towards general education requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 155 - Chamber Jazz Ensemble
The rehearsal and performance of music for the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, that is, a small group consisting of one or several pitched instruments in “C,”, “Bb”, “Eb”, or “C bass clef” only , capable of a full chromatic scale with keyboard accompaniment (keyboardists must bring their own ) for participation in the course. Vocalists as well, who elect the ensemble, will need to play a pitched musical instrument that meets the criteria outlined above. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. In addition, memorization of 4-8 works from the standard jazz repertory will be required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 1.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 160 - Black Bear Men’s Chorus
Rehearsal and performance of men’s choral repertoire. Ensemble with members from campus and community. Short audition used for placement within the ensemble only. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUO 165 - Athena Consort
Rehearsal and performance of women’s choral repertoire. Auditioned ensemble with members from campus and community. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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MUP 205 - Piano Class I
Designed to provide a basic command of the keyboard. Recommended especially for students preparing to take the proficiency examination in secondary piano. May be taken as an introduction to piano performance for the beginning student. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUP 206 - Piano Class II
A continuation of MUP 205, designed to provide basic command of the keyboard. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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MUP 215 - Piano Class III
A continuation of MUP 205, MUP 206 designed to complete the proficiency examination in secondary piano. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MUP 205, MUP 206 or permission. Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MUP 216 - Piano Class IV
A continuation of MUP 205, MUP 206 designed to complete the proficiency examination in secondary piano. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MUP 205, MUP 206 or permission. Music majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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MUP 251 - Collaborative Piano
The study of Collaborative Techniques, vocal and instrumental, with emphasis on developing sight reading, listening skills and stylistic awareness.
Prerequisites: Required of all piano majors and open to other advanced pianists, by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUP 252 - Accompanying II
A continuation of MUP 251 with emphasis on learning repertoire. Includes lab work with soloists. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MUP 251. Required of all piano majors and open to other advanced pianists, by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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MUP 340 - Basic Conducting
Introduction to conducting techniques with emphasis on practical application to vocal and instrumental groups. Lab 3.
Prerequisites: MUY 212.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUP 341 - Choral Conducting and Literature
Introduces basic choral conducting and studies of problems in the organization and training of choral groups.
Prerequisites: MUP 340.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUP 345 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature
Introduces basic instrumental conducting, and study of problems in the organization and training of bands and orchestras.
Prerequisites: MUP 340.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MUP 401 - Performance-Secondary Instrument I
Applied study in voice, keyboard, strings, winds and percussion instruments as a secondary applied area for the graduate student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Music majors only; permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUP 402 - Performance-Secondary Instrument II
A continuation of MUP 401. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MUP 401 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUP 405 - Keyboard Musicianship
A comprehensive application of the study of harmony to the keyboard, directed towards the development of sight-reading and accompanying skills, keyboard score-reading, transposition, harmonization at sight, improvisation and the realization of figured bass or other chording schemes.
Prerequisites: MUP 216, MUY 212, MUY 214 or equivalent level, including completion of piano proficiency requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 101 - Fundamentals of Music
An elemental study of the dimensions and basic characteristics of musical sounds, with primary emphasis upon the development of skills and concepts through creating, performing and analysis.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MUY 111 - Elementary Harmony I
Diatonic chordal relationships through written work, analysis, and keyboard application.
Prerequisites: Music major and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 112 - Elementary Harmony II
A continued study of chordal relationships. Primarily for music majors.
Prerequisites: MUY 111 and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 113 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Sight singing, ear training and dictation.
Prerequisites: MUY 101 or permission.
Corequisites: MUY 111
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 114 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II
Sight singing, ear training and dictation.
Prerequisites: MUY 113.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 211 - Advanced Harmony I
A continuation of MUY 112. Chromatic chordal relationships and 20th century harmonic practice.
Prerequisites: MUY 112.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 212 - Advanced Harmony II
A continuation of MUY 112. Chromatic chordal relationships and 20th century harmonic practice.
Prerequisites: MUY 211.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 213 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I
A continuation of MUY 114.
Prerequisites: MUY 114.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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MUY 214 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II
A continuation of MUY 114.
Prerequisites: MUY 213.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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MUY 310 - Jazz Improvisation I
The direct application of music theory to jazz improvisation, with emphasis on the development of skills and knowledge through analysis, creating and performing on a daily basis. Pitched instruments in “C”, “Bb”, “Eb”, or “C bass clef” and that are capable of a full chromatic scale are essential for participation in the course. Keyboardists must bring their own instrument. Vocalists will need to play a pitched musical instrument that meets the criteria outlined above. Memorization of all 10 works addressed in the texts will be required.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: MUY 212 or permission of instructor. An audition may be required.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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MUY 311 - Jazz Improvisation II
A continuation of MUY 310. Involves the direct application of music theory to jazz improvisation, with emphasis on the development of skills and knowledge through analysis, creating, and performing on a daily basis. Pitched instruments in “C”, “Bb”, “Eb”, or “C bass clef” only, capable of a full chromatic scale, are essential (keyboardists must bring their own) for participation in the course. As with MUY 310, memorization of at least 8 but not more than 16 works from the standard jazz repertory will be required.
Prerequisites: MUY 310.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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MUY 315 - Twentieth Century Musical Techniques
Techniques for structural analysis of post-impressionist through contemporary music.
Prerequisites: MUY 212 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 2
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MUY 410 - Chamber Jazz Arranging and Piano I
The study of arranging for and performance on the piano as it pertains to Chamber Jazz. Lecture 3.
Prerequisites: MUP 206 and MUY 212 or permission of instructor. An audition and/or pretest may be required.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3
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MUY 411 - Chamber Jazz Arranging and Piano II
A continuation of MUY 410. The continued study of arranging for and performance on the piano as it pertains to Chamber Jazz. Lecture 3.
Prerequisites: MUY 410.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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MUY 422 - Tonal Counterpoint
A study of contrapuntal techniques as practiced by composers of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Prerequisites: MUY 112 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 2
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