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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MUE 214 - Woodwinds II


    Second semester of a required two-semester course dealing with woodwind instrument pedagogy. Covers flute and clarinet. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUE 215 - Early Music Teaching Field Experience


    Provides observation and teaching experience through field work in public school classrooms. Observation time will be spent in each of three areas: elementary, junior high and high school.

    Prerequisites: Open to Music Education majors with first-year or sophomore standing.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUE 217 - Brass Class


    Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to the brass instruments. Lab 4.

    Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUE 222 - Percussion Class


    Basic performance and pedagogical skills pertaining to the percussion instruments. Lab 4.

    Prerequisites: Music Education major or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUE 400 - Choral Music Education


    The organization and development of techniques requisite to a successful choral program.

    Prerequisites: Music majors only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUE 401 - Organization and Development of the Instrumental Music Program


    Covers instrumental organizations, review and application of instrumental pedagogy skills in laboratory settings.

    Prerequisites: MUE 209, MUE 213, MUE 217, MUE 222 and MUP 345.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUE 630 - Contemporary Music Education


    Investigates the historical and philosophical foundations of music education in relation to contemporary music curricula, teaching techniques and materials. Examines areas of concern for music education and their implications for present and future directions.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUE 650 - Topics in Music Education


    Concentrated study of designated topics in Music Education. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.

    Prerequisites: Music major and MUL202 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3

  
  • 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.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUH 550 - Music Period Course


    An in-depth study of one of four style periods in western classical music.  Offered by section number on a four-year rotating basis:  Section 001 - Music of the Baroque Period: A study of music in the 17th and first-half of the 18th centuries from Monteverdi and Schutz to Bach and Handel; 002 - Music of the Classical Period: The changing style in form and content as evolved by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven viewed in historical content; 003 - Music of the Romantic Period: Study of musical expression during the 19th century with emphasis on the intellectual foundations of the romantic movement.  Detailed analysis of representative works from Beethoven through Debussy; 004 - Music of the Twentieth Century: Trends in contemporary music and their relationship to the cultural and political life of our time.  May be repeated for credit. 

    Prerequisites: MUH 202 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUH 650 - Topics in Music History


    Concentrated study of designated topics in music history. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 our of western music in the late twentieth century.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 3

  
  • 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 writing competency.
     

    Prerequisites: Music majors only.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites: MUL 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUL 531 - Choral Literature and Performance Practice


    Survey of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUL 541 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature and Performance Practice


    Survey of selected instrumental ensemble literature from the standard repertory.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 5.

    Prerequisites: audition (requires sight reading ability).

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • 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.

    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.

    Credits: 0-1

  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 2.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 4. (Fall semester only.)

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 3. (Spring semester only.)

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • MUO 121 - University Orchestra


    Rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 4.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • MUO 132 - Opera Workshop


    Rehearsal and performance of standard opera repertory. May be repeated for credit.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • MUO 141 - Brass Ensemble


    The study and performance of chamber music for brass instruments. May be repeated for credit.

    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.

    Credits: 0-1

  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 3.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • MUO 149 - Chamber Music


    The study and performance of chamber music. May be repeated for credit.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • MUO 150 - Percussion Ensemble


    Performs chamber music composed primarily for percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.

    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.

    Credits: 0-1

  
  • 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 2.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 0-1

  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 0-1

  
  • MUO 502 - University Singers


    Performance of choral concert repertoire. Public performance and extended concert tours. Five rehearsals per week. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 503 - Oratorio Society


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of choral concert repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 504 - Collegiate Chorale


    Participation and a leadership role in the 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.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 505 - Marching Band


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of marching band repertoire beginning four days prior to opening of classes. Rehearsal of concert music on limited schedule during final weeks of semester. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 506 - Concert Band


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance (on and off campus) of a variety of concert band literature appropriate for the general University instrumentalist. Attendance at rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 507 - Pep Band


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of band music appropriate for athletic events including current marching band selections. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 508 - Symphonic Band


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of the most challenging and significant band literature. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. Occasional touring on class days. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 509 - University Orchestra


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 511 - Opera Workshop


    Participation and a leadership role in the study and performance of standard opera repertory. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 514 - UM Jazz Ensemble


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of music for the large (16-24 member) jazz ensemble. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 5.

    Prerequisites: audition.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 518 - Percussion Ensemble


    Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of percussion ensemble repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUO 520 - Chamber Jazz Ensemble


    The rehearsal and performance of music. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. Some memorization required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUP 206 - Piano Class II


    A continuation of MUP 205, designed to provide basic command of the keyboard. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: Music majors only.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUP 215 - Piano Class I


    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.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUP 216 - Piano Class II


    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.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUP 251 - Accompanying I


    The study of Piano accompanying techniques, stressing sight reading. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: Required of all piano majors and open to other advanced pianists, by permission.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUP 340 - Basic Conducting


    Introduction to conducting techniques with emphasis on practical application to vocal and instrumental groups. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites: MUY 212.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 402 - Performance-Secondary Instrument II


    A continuation of MUP 401. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: MUP 401 or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 511 - Advanced Chamber Music I


    The study and performance of the standard ensemble literature for string instruments, wind instruments, and piano.

    Prerequisites: Audition.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 512 - Advanced Chamber Music II


    A continuation of MUP 511.

    Prerequisites: MUP 511 or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 530 - Advanced Choral Conducting


    Application of choral conducting in laboratory setting including works from the Renaissance through the present.

    Prerequisites: MUP 341 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUP 540 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting


    Survey of literature for symphonic, concert, and marching bands. A study of performance problems and conducting techniques as related to these ensembles.

    Prerequisites: MUP 345 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUP 610 - Vocal Performance


    Advanced study of vocal performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.

    Prerequisites: MUS 350 or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 611 - Keyboard Performance


    Advanced study of keyboard performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.

    Prerequisites: MUS 350 or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 612 - String Instrument Performance


    Advanced study of string instrument performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.

    Prerequisites: MUS 350 or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 613 - Wind Instrument and Percussion Performance


    Advanced study of wind instrument and percussion performance with concentration on literature appropriate for graduate recital.

    Prerequisites: MUS 350 or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUP 695 - Graduate Recital


    Presentation of a full-length public recital following preparation of appropriate literature under guidance of a graduate faculty member.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 0
  
  • 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. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 201 - Applied Music Lessons


    Applied music lessons.  May be repeated for credit.  Note: course topic number designates instrument or voice.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor of Arts in Music or Music minors.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: Music Education or Music Performance majors.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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. 01-Italian Diction; 02-French Diction; 03-German Diction; 04-Harpsichord; 14-Field Practicum in Music Education; 20-Studies in European Culture; 21- Beginning Guitar; 25-Independent Study in Music History; 40-Athena Consort; 44-Recording Arts; 45-Black Bear Chorus; 64-Fundamentals of Music II.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • MUS 312 - Piano Pedagogy I


    Survey of current and historical teaching materials and methods for students of all ages and ability levels. Classes will include observation of various private piano teachers from the local communities.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 316 - Piano Literature I


    Survey of the major works of the keyboard repertoire from the Baroque and Classical periods.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 318 - Piano Literature II


    Survey of major works of the piano repertoire from the Romantic and Contemporary periods.

    Prerequisites: MUS 316.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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. 

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 4
  
  • 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.

    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.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 510 - Special Topics in Music


    Specific topics and approaches will be chosen jointly by interested students and the staff. Designed to address the undergraduate course issues not covered in regular offerings. 01-Piano Pedagogy and Literature; 06-Seminar in Contemporary Music; 11-Harpsichord; 44-Carnegie Hall Choral Residency Program.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MUS 600 - Research in Music


    Survey of research procedure and scholarship in performance, music education, choral conducting or instrumental conducting.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 650 - Topics in Choral Music


    Concentrated study of approved topics in choral music. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: MUL 531.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 651 - Topics in Instrumental Music


    Concentrated study of approved topics in instrumental music. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: MUL 531.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 698 - Special Studies in Music


    Individual work on an approved project under the guidance of an graduate faculty member.

    Prerequisites: MUS 600.

    Credits: 2-4
  
  • 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. For the general student.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUY 111 - Elementary Harmony I


    Diatonic chordal relationships through written work, analysis, and keyboard application. Primarily for music. majors.

    Prerequisites: Music major and permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUY 112 - Elementary Harmony II


    A continued study of chordal relationships. Primarily for music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUY 111 and permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUY 113 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    Sight singing, ear training and dictation.

    Prerequisites: MUY 101 or permission.  Corequisite: MUY 111.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUY 114 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    Sight singing, ear training and dictation.

    Prerequisites: MUY 113.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUY 211 - Advanced Harmony I


    A continuation of MUY 112. Chromatic chordal relationships and 20th century harmonic practice.

    Prerequisites: MUY 112.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUY 212 - Advanced Harmony II


    A continuation of MUY 112. Chromatic chordal relationships and 20th century harmonic practice.

    Prerequisites: MUY 211.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUY 213 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I


    A continuation of MUY 114.

    Prerequisites: MUY 114.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUY 214 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II


    A continuation of MUY 114.

    Prerequisites: MUY 213.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Prerequisites: MUY 212 or permission of instructor. An audition may be required.

    Credits: 3
 

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