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  • MUS-A 101 Introduction of Audio Technology (2 cr.) Introduction to the equipment and techniques employed in audio recording and reinforcement, including basic audio theory, analog and digital recording, microphone placement, mixing, and editing.
  • MUS-A 270 Multi-track Studio Technology 1 (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 101. This course presents basic multi-track recording techniques, microphone placement and equipment settings. Emphasis is given to development of creative problem solving as relates to audio recording situations.
  • MUS-A 301 Electronic Studio Resources I (2 cr.) P: MUS-T 113 or instructor permission. An introduction to techniques and equipment used in the electronic music lab. Past musical study and experience required. MUS-A 301 required for all music majors.
  • MUS-A 302 Electronic Studio Resources II (2 cr.) P: MUS-E 241 and MUS-T 109 or higher (MUS-T 113-114). An introduction to techniques and equipment used in the electronic music lab. Past musical study and experience required.
  • MUS-A 321 Sound for Picture Production (3 cr.) P: MUS-A 301. Introduction to techniques and equipment used for integrating audio and video for musical applications. Required for Composition-Film and the Media trach majors.
  • MUS-A 370 Multi-track Studio Technology 2 (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 270. This course presents intermediate multi-track recording techniques, microphone placement and equipment settings. Emphasis is given to understanding signal flow, and development of critical listening skills as relates to audio engineering decisions.
  • MUS-A 423 Project in Sound Engineering (1 cr.) P: MUS-A 470, Gateway and departmental permission. Capstone Project for sound engineering students. Includes presentation that demonstrates advanced audio production skills.
  • MUS-A 470 Individual Projects in Sound Engineering (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 370, Gateway. This course requires the student to create and complete audio recording projects. In addition to audio productions and critical listening skills, emphasis is given to project management as relates to sound engineering situations.
  • MUS-B 110 Horn Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in horn. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-B 120 Trumpet Undergraduate Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in trumpet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-B 130 Trombone Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in trombone. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-B 150 Tuba Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in tuba. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level. C
  • MUS-B 260 Horn (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission through audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction in horn. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-B 270 Trumpet (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission through audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction in trumpet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-B 280 Trombone/Euphonium (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission through audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-B 290 Tuba (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission through audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction in tuba. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-B 310 French Horn (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in horn. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 325 Trumpet and Cornet (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 270. For majors. Private studio instruction. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 330 Trombone (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 280. For majors. Private studio instruction in trombone. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 350 Tuba (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 290. For majors. Private studio instruction in tuba. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 402 Brass Senior Recital (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. For majors. Should be taken simultaneously with applied music study. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-B 415 French Horn (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 310. For majors. Private studio instruction in horn. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 420 Trumpet Undergraduate Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 325. For majors. Private studio instruction in trumpet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 425 Trumpet and Cornet (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 325. For majors. Private studio instruction in trumpet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 430 Trombone Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 333. For majors. Private studio instruction in trombone. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-B 450 Tuba Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-B 350. For majors. Private studio instruction in tuba. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-D 100 Percussion Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in percussion. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-D 260 Percussion (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction in percussion. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-D 300 Percussion Instruments (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-D 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in percussion. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.
  • MUS-D 305 Percussion (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-D 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in percussion. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.
  • MUS-D 400 Percussion Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-D 300. For majors. Private studio instruction in percussion. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.
  • MUS-D 402 Senior BM Percussion Recital (2 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. C: Must be taken concurrently with applied study. For majors. Repeatable for credit.
  • MUS-D 405 Percussion (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-D 305. For majors. Private studio instruction in percussion. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.
  • MUS-E 241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (3 cr.) Basic music theory and beginning piano with an interdisciplinary focus. Fulfills arts requirement for special education and elementary education. Also for the nonmajor who wishes to learn the basics of music notation, scales, chords, and rhythms.
  • MUS-E 493 Piano Pedagogy (3 cr.) P: Permission of the instructor. Techniques and methods for teaching piano. Includes observation of private lessons.
  • MUS-G 370 Techniques for Conducting (2 cr.) Principles and practice of basic conducting techniques in music of various periods and styles.
  • MUS-H 100 Harp Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in harp. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-H 260 Harp (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission through audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction in harp. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-H 305 Harp (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-H 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in harp. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. 
  • MUS-H 402 Harp BM Senior Recital (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. C: Must be taken concurrently with applied study. For majors. Repeatable for credit.
  • MUS-H 405 Harp (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-H 305. For majors. Private studio instruction in harp. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. 
  • MUS-K 200 Secondary Composition (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Writing and analysis under professional guidance in private consultations and class discussions.
  • MUS-K 300 Composition Concentration (3 cr.) P: MUS-T 113 or permission of instructor. For majors. Writing and analysis under professional guidance in private consultations and class discussions. May be repeated for credit.
  • MUS-K 312 Arranging for Instrumental and Vocal Groups (2 cr.) P: MUS-T 113. Fundamental techniques of scoring music for vocal and instrumental ensembles. Required for composition concentration, for which it must be taken prior to senior year.
  • MUS-K 400 Composition Major (3 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-K 300. For majors. Writing and analysis under professional guidance in private consultations and class discussions. May be repeated for credit.
  • MUS-K 402 Senior Recital in Composition (0-1 cr.) P: Completion of sophomore gateway. For majors. Course should be taken simultaneously with MUS-K 400. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-K 403 Electronic Studio Resources I (2 cr.) P: MUS-A 301 and MUS-A 302. Continued study in electronic music laboratory emphasizing the creative application of resources introduced in MUS-A 301 and MUS-A 302.
  • MUS-K 406 Projects in Electronic Music (1-3 cr.) P: Completion of sophomore gateway. Final senior project for music technology majors.
  • MUS-L 100 Guitar Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in guitar. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-L 101 Beginning Class Guitar (2 cr.) Class guitar instructions for beginning students. Course may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester).
  • MUS-L 102 Intermediate Guitar Class (2 cr.) Class guitar instruction for beginning students.
  • MUS-L 200 Guitar (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in guitar. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-L 260 Guitar (Applied Music) (2 cr.) For majors. Private studio instruction in guitar. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-L 300 Concentration Guitar (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-L 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in guitar. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required.
  • MUS-L 400 Guitar Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-L 300. For majors. Private studio instruction in guitar. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-L 402 Senior BM Guitar Recital (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. For majors. Should be taken simultaneously with applied study. Course may be repeated.
  • MUS-M 110 Special Topics in Music (1-3 cr.) An introduction to the history of various styles of rock and popular music and to the music of significant composers and performers in these genres. For the nonmajor.
  • MUS-M 174 Music for the Listener (3 cr.) An introduction to the art of music and its materials; to symphonic music, opera, and other types of classical music; and to the works of the great composers. For the nonmajor.
  • MUS-M 201 Literature of Music I (3 cr.) Recommended: one year of music theory. Music history from the Baroque/Classical Period (1660-1800). Designed to develop a perspective of the evolution of music in its social-cultural milieu, to familiarize students with a repertoire of representative compositions, and to develop critical and analytical listening skills. Nonmusic majors with some musical background (ability to read music) may enroll with consent of the instructor.
  • MUS-M 202 Literature of Music II (3 cr.) Recommended: one year of music theory. Music history from the Romantic Period (19th Century). Designed to develop a perspective of the evolution of music in its social-cultural milieu, to familiarize students with a repertoire of representative compositions, and to develop critical and analytical listening skills. Nonmusic majors with some musical background (ability to ready music) may enroll with consent of the instructor.
  • MUS-M 375 Survey of Ethnic and Popular Music of the World (3 cr.) A study of music of other nations and cultures and including Native American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African American music. For the nonmajor.
  • MUS-M 403 History of Music I (3 cr.) P: Must have passed Gateway exams. Recommended: one year of music theory. A survey and analysis of music from the beginning of Western civilization to 1600. Style analysis of representative compositions; relationship of music to social-cultural background of each epoch. Introduces students to basic research methods and techniques in music history.
  • MUS-M 404 History of Music II (3 cr.) P: Must have passed Gateway exams. Recommended: one year of music theory. A survey and analysis of music from 1900 to the present. Introduces students to basic research methods and techniques in music history
  • MUS-M 540 Appreciation of Music (3 cr.) A study of the place of music and the other performing arts in society; philosophy and aesthetic theory in the arts; development of critical standards; listening to music; concert and opera attendance. For graduate students outside the department of music.
  • MUS-M 543 Keyboard Literature from 1700 to 1850 (3 cr.) A survey of literature for stringed keyboard instruments (piano and harpsichord) from the age of Bach to the twentieth century. Historical, stylistic, formal, and aesthetic features.
  • MUS-M 566 Ethnic Music Survey (3 cr.) A study of the music of other nations and cultures including Native American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African American music. For the nonmajor.
  • MUS-P 100 Piano Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in piano. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-P 101 Piano Class I (1 cr.) Class piano instruction for beginning students. Course may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester).
  • MUS-P 200 Piano (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in piano. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-P 260 Piano (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction in piano. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-P 305 Piano (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-P 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in piano. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-P 400 Piano (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-P 305. For majors. Private studio instruction in piano. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-P 402 Senior BM Piano recital (0-1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. C: Must be taken concurrently with applied study. For majors.  Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-Q 100 Organ Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in organ. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-Q 260 Organ (Applied Music) (2 cr.) For majors. Private studio instruction in organ. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-Q 305 Organ (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-Q 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in organ. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.
  • MUS-Q 400 Organ Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-Q 305. For majors. Private studio instruction in organ. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. 
  • MUS-Q 402 Senior BM Organ Recital (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. C: Must be taken concurrently with applied study. For majors. Repeatable for credit.
  • MUS-R 251 Workshop in Opera Acting 1 (1 cr.) P: Permission of conductor or audition. Course is repeatable up to four credit hours.
  • MUS-S 110 Violin Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in violin. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-S 120 Viola Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in viola. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-S 130 Cello Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in cello. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-S 140 Double Bass Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-S 260 Violin (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in violin. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-S 270 Viola (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in viola. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-S 280 Cello (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in cello. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-S 290 Bass (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission of department. For majors. Private studio instruction in bass. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-S 315 Violin (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-S 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in violin. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-S 320 Viola (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-S 270. For majors. Private studio instruction in viola. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-S 330 Cello (2 cr.) P: Two semester of MUS-S 280. For majors. Private studio instruction in cello. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-S 345 Double Bass (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-S 290. For majors. Private studio instruction. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-S 402 Senior BM String Recital (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. C: Must be taken concurrently with applied study. For majors.  Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-S 415 Violin (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-S 315. For majors. Private studio instruction in violin. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-S 420 Viola Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-S 320. For majors. Private studio instruction in viola. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-S 430 Cello Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-S 330. For majors. Private studio instruction in cello. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-S 440 Double Bass Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-S 345. For majors. Private studio instruction. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-T 109 Rudiments of Music 1 (3 cr.) A music elective that covers learning to read music notation, scales, chords, rhythms and some keyboard. For the general student and for music majors needing a preparatory course before taking music theory (MUS-T 113).
  • MUS-T 113 Music Theory I (3 cr.) P: MUS-T 109 or by passing a theory placement exam. Study of the principles of eighteenth and nineteenth century common practice music. Includes analysis and composition of melody, harmony, counterpoint, and simple forms.
  • MUS-T 114 Music Theory II (3 cr.) P: MUS-T 113. Study of the principles of eighteenth and nineteenth century common practice music. Includes analysis and composition of melody, harmony, counterpoint, and simple forms.
  • MUS-T 115 Sightsinging & Aural Perception I (1 cr.) P: MUS-T 109 or by passing a theory placement exam or permission of instructor. Designed to develop basic performing and listening skills of the student. Includes drills in ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing.
  • MUS-T 116 Sightsinging & Aural Perception II (1 cr.) P: MUS-T 115. Designed to develop basic performing and listening skills of the student. Includes drills in ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing.
  • MUS-T 215 Sightsinging/Aural Perception III (1 cr.) P: MUS-T 116. Designed to develop basic performing and listening skills of the student. Includes drills in ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing.
  • MUS-T 216 Sightsinging & Aural Perception IV (1 cr.) P: MUS-T 215. Designed to develop basic performing and listening skills of the student. Includes drills in ear-training, dictation, and sight-singing.
  • MUS-T  317 Analysis of Tonal Music (3 cr.) P: MUS-T 114. Builds on the foundation of first-year theory. Development of contrapuntal skills through appropriate exercises and analysis of polyphonic styles from selected periods. Also systematically incorporates chromatic harmony with an intensive study of music styles; integrates chordal vocabulary with larger formal processes.
  • MUS-T  318 Analysis of Post-Tonal Music (3 cr.) P: MUS-T 317. Introduction to and analysis of works from Impressionism to music of today.
  • MUS-U 230 Foreign Language for Singers (3 cr.) Study of language techniques, diction, international phonetic alphabet, and pronunciation fundamentals. May be repeated for credit.
  • MUS-U 411 Performing Arts Center Management (3 cr.) On national and local level. Mechanics of management, booking of concert artists and attractions, organized-audience plan, local concert series, symphony management.
  • MUS-U 413 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (3 cr.) Introduction to the legal environment affecting music such as copyright, artist contracts, royalties, rights associated with intellectual property, and publishing.
  • MUS-U 440 Practicum (2 cr.) Internships for music business and music technology students. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-V 100 Voice Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in voice. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-V 101 Voice Class (2 cr.) Class voice instruction for beginning students. Course may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester).
  • MUS-V 200 Voice (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in voice. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-V 260 Voice (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in voice. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-V 305 Voice (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-V 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in voice. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.
  • MUS-V 400 Voice (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-V 305. For majors. Private studio instruction in voice. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. 
  • MUS-V 402 Senior BM Voice Recital (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. C: Must be taken concurrently with applied study. For majors. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-W 110 Flute/Piccolo Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in flute/piccolo. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-W 120 Oboe/English Horn Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in oboe/English horn. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-W 130 Clarinet Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in clarinet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-W 140 Bassoon Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in bassoon. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-W 150 Saxophone Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) Private studio instruction in saxophone. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Students who complete two semesters of private study should consult with the music program coordinator for registration in a higher course level.
  • MUS-W 240 Bassoon (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in bassoon. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-W 250 Saxophone (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in saxophone. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-W 260 Flute/Piccolo (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in flute/piccolo. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-W 270 Oboe (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in oboe. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-W 280 Clarinet (Applied Music) (2 cr.) P: Admission by audition as a music major or permission by department. For majors. Private studio instruction in clarinet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. Take two semesters at this number before proceeding to the next level.
  • MUS-W 315 Flute and Piccolo (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 260. For majors. Private studio instruction in flute/piccolo. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-W 320 Oboe and English Horn (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 270. For majors. Private studio instruction in oboe/English horn. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-W 330 Clarinet (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 280. For majors. Private studio instruction in clarinet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. 
  • MUS-W 345 Bassoon (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 240. For majors. Private studio instruction in bassoon. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.
  • MUS-W 355 Saxophone (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 250. For majors. Private studio instruction in saxophone. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.  Course may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester).
  • MUS-W 402 Senior BM Woodwind Recital (1 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. C: Must be taken concurrently with applied study. For majors. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-W 410 Flute/Piccolo Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 315. For majors. Private studio instruction in flute/piccolo. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-W 420 Oboe/Eng Horn Undergrad Major (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 320. For majors. Private studio instruction in oboe/English horn. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee required. 
  • MUS-W 430 Clarinet (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 330. For majors. Private studio instruction in clarinet. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. 
  • MUS-W 445 Bassoon (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 345. For majors. Private studio instruction in bassoon. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students. 
  • MUS-W 455 Applied Saxophone (2 cr.) P: Two semesters of MUS-W 355. For majors. Private studio instruction in saxophone. Levels may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester). Applied music fee is required for all students.  Course may be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester).
  • MUS-X 1 All-Campus Ensemble (0 cr.) P: All ensembles require permission of condudctor or audition. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-X 2 Piano Accompanying (2 cr.) P: Permission of the instructor. Techniques of vocal and instrumental accompanying. Students will be assigned to studio or choral accompanying. May be repeated for credit (2 credit hours each semester).
  • MUS-X 40 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr.) P: All ensembles require permission of conductor or audition. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-X 70 University Choral Ensembles (1 cr.) P: All ensembles require permission of conductor or audition. Choral ensemble dedicated to performing a variety of repertoire including great choral masterpieces of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Open to all students. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-X 95 Performance Class (0 cr.) For Majors. Attendance at four scheduled master classes and attendance at six concerts of collegiate or professional level. Performance majors must perform at least once a semester. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-X 341 Guitar Ensemble (1 cr.) P: All ensembles require permission of conductor or audition. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-X 350 Jazz Ensemble (1 cr.) P: All ensembles require permission of conductor or audition. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-X 421 Chamber Music with Piano (1 cr.) This course consists of coaching a chamber ensemble while covering a wide range of topics and music foundational to ensemble performance. Repertoire is assigned by the instructor and will cover the major stylistic periods from the classical period up to the music of today. May be repeated for credit.
  • MUS-X 423 Chamber Music (1 cr.) P: All ensembles require permission of conductor or audition. Choral ensemble dedicated to performing a variety of repertoire including great choral masterpieces of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Open to all students. Course is repeatable.
  • MUS-Z 340 Intro to Music Business (3 cr.) An introduction to the business aspects of the music industry. Recording companies, artists, and contracts; music production; copyright, licensing, and publishing; booking agents, promotions, and performing rights organizations.
  • MUS-G 281 Bass Instrument Techniques (1-2 cr.) Class instruction for developing proficiency on trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Study of methods and materials for teaching brass instruments in class or private lessons. Repeatable up to 2 units.
  • MUS-G 338 Percussion Techniques (1-2 cr.) Class instruction to learn the rudiments of snare drum, tympani, and mallet instruments. Study of methods and materials for teaching percussion instruments in class or private lessons. Repeatable up to 2 units.
  • MUS-M 338 Methods and Materials for Teaching Choral Music (2 cr.) Development and organization of administration of choral music programs in the middle and secondary school. Emphasis on auditioning and placement, vocal productions, rehearsal techniques, and appropriate choral literature.
  • MUS-M 414 Choral Repertoire (2 cr.) This course presents an overview of choral repertoire from the early Renaissance to the present. Students will explore a variety of genres and composers throughout history.
  • MUS-S 315 Violin (2-6 cr.) Repeatable up to 99 units.
  • MUS-D 200 Percussion Instruments (1-2 cr.) Private percussion lessons at the secondary level. Repeatable up to 99 units.
  • MUS-G 261 String Class Techniques (1-2 cr.) Class instruction and teaching methods for violin, viola, violoncello and double bass.
  • MUS-G 371 Choral Conducting I (2 cr.) Further development of basic conducting technique with a concentration on choral concepts. Emphasis on period style elements, analytical listening, aspects of choral tone, text analysis, score preparation, rehearsal planning, vocal techniques, and other advanced problems in choral conducting. Conduct representative works from varying style periods.
  • MUS-P 105 Keyboard Proficiency (0-1 cr.) P: Permission of Instructor of department. All students majoring in music must pass a piano proficiency examination.  Students will register in P105 no later than fourth semester of study, and will receive the grade of S when they have successfully passed the examination. Repeatable up to 99 units.
  • MUS-P 300 Piano (1-4 cr.) Individual piano lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor. Repeatable up to 99 units.
  • MUS-T 400 Undergraduate Readings in Theory (1-6 cr.) Independent study on a topic approved by the music theory department prior to enrollment in the course. Repeatable up to 25 units.
  • MUS-T 418 Music and Ideas (3 cr.) An introduction to the philosophy of music and the history and problems of musical aesthetics.
  • MUS-Z 201 History of Rolck and Roll Music (3 cr.) A survey of the major trends, styles, and genres of rock music from the earliest recordings to the present day, focusing on the work of the artist and groups who have proven to be of the most enduring significance.

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