May 01, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalogue 
    
2019-2020 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Music

  
  • MUSC 10000 - Fundamentals of Music

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC Reading and aural recognition of single pitches, intervals, scales, triads, time values, key signatures, and other basic elements of music. Recommended for students with little or no musical background. Does not count toward either the major or minor in Music. Annually. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 10100 - Music Theory I

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    MUSIC THEORY I Fundamentals review, diatonic triads in root position and first inversion three- and four-part writing, principles of harmonic progression. Elementary dictation, sightsinging, and keyboard skills. Required of all majors and minors in Music. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 18100 required unless a higher level of piano skill (as determined through audition) has been attained or the piano proficiency requirement for Music majors has already been completed. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-10000, or prior training in fundamentals and fluent ability as measured by a placemnt test administered during ARCH or at the beginning of the fall semester. Annually. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 10200 - Music Theory II

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    MUSIC THEORY II First and second inversions, cadences, elementary form, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords. Related dictation, sightsinging, and keyboard skills. Required of all majors and minors in Music. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 18200 required unless a higher level of piano skill (as determined through audition) has been attained or the piano proficiency requirement for Music majors has already been completed. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-10100, minimum grade C-; MUSC-18200 Annually. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 12001 - Scottish Arts: Bagpipe

    Course Credit: 0.5
    BAGPIPE An additional charge may be incurred. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12002 - Scottish Arts: Drumming

    Course Credit: 0.5
    SCOTTISH ARTS: DRUMMING An additional charge may be incurred. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12003 - Scottish Arts: Highland Dance

    Course Credit: 0.5
    SCOTTISH ARTS: HIGHLAND DANCE An additional charge may be incurred. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12100 - Bassoon

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    BASSOON PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. An additional fee may be incurred. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12200 - Cello

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CELLO PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12300 - Clarinet

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLARINET PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12400 - Electric Bass

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    ELECTRIC BASS PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12500 - Euphonium

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    EUPHONIUM PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12600 - Flute

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    FLUTE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12700 - French Horn

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    FRENCH HORN PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12800 - Guitar

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    GUITAR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 12900 - Oboe

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    OBOE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13000 - Organ

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    ORGAN PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13100 - Percussion

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    PERCUSSION PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13101 - Percussion/African Diaspora Drumming

    Course Credit: 0.5
    AFRICAN DRUMMING PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated.
  
  • MUSC 13200 - Piano

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    PIANO PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13300 - Saxophone

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    SAXOPHONE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13400 - String Bass

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    STRING BASS PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13500 - Trombone

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    TROMBONE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13600 - Trumpet

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    TRUMPET PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13700 - Tuba

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    TUBA PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13800 - Viola

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    VIOLA PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 13900 - Violin

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    VIOLIN PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 14000 - Voice

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    VOICE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A half-hour lesson per week (100-level) for one-half (.500) course credit is the norm, for which one and one-half hours of daily practice are required. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15000 - Ensembles/Accompanying

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    MUSC 15100. ENSEMBLE/ACCOMPANYING In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15100 - Ensembles/Brass

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ENSEMBLES/BRASS I In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15200 - Ensembles/Guitar

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ENSEMBLE/GUITAR In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15300 - Ensembles/Jazz Combo

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ENSEMBLE/JAZZ COMBO In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15400 - Ensembles/Keyboard

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ENSEMBLE/KEYBOARD I In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15500 - Ensembles/Percussion

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ENSEMBLE/PERCUSSION I In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15501 - Africa Diaspora Drumming Ensemble

    Course Credit: 0.13
    ENSEMBLE/AFRICAN DRUMMING In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15600 - Ensembles/Strings

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ENSEMBLE/STRINGS In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 15700 - Ensembles/Woodwinds

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ENSEMBLE/WOODWINDS In addition to the larger performing groups (Band, Orchestra, etc.), smaller groups such as string, woodwind, percussion, and brass ensembles function as there is a demand or requirement. One to one and one-half hours per week. One-eighth course credit. Graded S/NC. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 16000 - Wooster Singers

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    WOOSTER SINGERS A choir open to all without audition. This ensemble explores choral music of a wide range of styles and historic periods and develops sightsinging skills. Two hours per week. Two semesters of enrollment required of all B.M., B.M.T, and B.M.E. majors. (B.M. and B.M.T. may substitute MUSC-16100 instead); these semesters must be Fall and Spring of the same year, except by permission of the instructor. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 16100 - Wooster Chorus

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    WOOSTER CHORUS An auditioned choir of music majors and non-music majors dedicated to the highest standards of excellence in choral performance. In addition to presenting several programs on campus each year, the Wooster Chorus makes an annual concert tour during spring break. Admission is by audition. Five hours per week. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 16200 - Wooster Symphony Orchestra

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    WOOSTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A performing organization comprised of students and members of the community devoted to the study and performance of the standard orchestral repertoire from the baroque to the contemporary. Admission is by audition. Four hours per week. Four regular concerts per year. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 16300 - Scot Band/Marching Band

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    SCOT BAND/MARCHING BAND A group of performing ensembles with emphases are on several aspects of wind and percussion performance. The marching band requires no audition and functions in the fall semester only with an emphasis on the latest techniques and best quality of appropriate music being prepared and performed. The Symphonic Band is a spring semester auditioned student ensemble, which studies and performs the best in band literature from all periods for performance on campus and on an annual spring tour. The Wooster Concert Band is a non-auditioned group available in both semesters for students and community members; the ensemble studies and performs excellent band literature from all periods, gives one performance each semester, and serves as a laboratory group for music education and conducting students. Two semesters of enrollment in Wooster Concert Band are required for all B.M.E. students. The Scottish Pipe Band and Highland Dancers perform with the Marching and Symphonic Bands, including fall football games and the spring tour. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 16301 - Symphonic Band

    Course Credit: 0.13
    Symphonic Band
  
  • MUSC 16302 - Concert/Community Band

    Course Credit: 0.13
    May be repeated. S/NC
  
  • MUSC 16400 - Wooster Jazz Ensemble

    Course Credit: 0.13
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    WOOSTER JAZZ ENSEMBLE A performing organization which prepares and performs suitable literature in the jazz idiom for large ensemble. Opportunity is given for composing, arranging, and improvisation. Three hours per week. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 16600 - Opera & Lyric Theatre Workshop

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    OPERA & LYRIC THEATRE WORKSHOP A performing organization that presents staged performances of solos, ensembles, one-acts, and full productions from the standard and contemporary lyric theatre repertoire. May be repeated. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 17000 - Class Voice

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLASS VOICE Study and development of basic individual vocal technique. Designed for Music Education and Music Therapy students. Required of all B.M.E. majors whose primary performance area is instrumental. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-10200; or permission of the instructor. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17100 - Class Brass Instruments (Trumpet/French Horn)

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLASS BRASS INSTRUMENTS Study of the mechanics of playing and instructional procedures and materials relative to brass instruments of the orchestra and band. MUSC 17100 covers trumpet and french horn; MUSC 17200 covers trombone, euphonium, and tuba. One class hour per week for each of two semesters. May be repeated. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17200 - Class Brass Instruments (Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba)

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    CLASS BRASS INSTRUMENTS II Study of the mechanics of playing and instructional procedures and materials relative to brass instruments of the orchestra and band. MUSC 17100 covers trumpet and french horn; MUSC 17200 covers trombone, euphonium, and tuba. One class hour per week for each of two semesters. May be repeated. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17300 - Class String Instruments(Violin/Viola)

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLASS STRING INSTRUMENTS MUSC 17300 covers violin and viola; MUSC 17400 covers cello and string bass. Limit of six in a class. One class hour per week for each of two semesters. Required of all B.M.E. majors. May be repeated. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17400 - Class String Instruments(Cello/Bass)

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLASS STRING INSTRUMENTS MUSC 17400 covers cello and string bass. Limit of six in a class. One class hour per week for each of two semesters. Required of all B.M.E. majors. May be repeated. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17500 - Class Woodwind Instruments (Flute/Clarinet)

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLASS WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS Study of the mechanics of playing and instructional materials and procedures relative to woodwind instruments of the orchestra and band. MUSC 17500 covers flute and clarinet; MUSC 17600 covers saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. One class hour per week for each of two semesters. Both required of B.M.E. majors.  May be repeated. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17600 - Class Woodwind Instruments(Oboe/Bassoon/Saxophone)

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    CLASS WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS Study of the mechanics of playing and instructional materials and procedures relative to woodwind instruments of the orchestra and band. MUSC 17500 covers flute and clarinet; MUSC 17600 covers saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. One class hour per week for each of two semesters. Both required of B.M.E. majors. May be repeated. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17700 - Class Percussion Instruments

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLASS PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS Study of the mechanics of playing and instructional materials and procedures relative to percussion instruments of the orchestra and band. One class hour per week. Required of all B.M.E. and B.M.T. majors. May be repeated. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 17800 - Functional Guitar

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    FUNCTIONAL GUITAR A course designed for teaching Music Education and Therapy students how to use the guitar in their work. Basic strumming and finger-picking styles for song-leading and accompaniment, transposition of song material, and chording in several major and minor keys. One or two class hours per week. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 18100 - Class Piano

    Course Credit: 0.25
    CLASS PIANO 1 Study of the mechanics of playing the piano at the beginner (18100) and upper-elementary (18200) levels. Limit of 10 in a class. Two class hours per week. 18100 required of all students enrolled concurrently in 10100. Students are expected to practice 45 minutes per day. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-10100 Annually.
  
  • MUSC 18200 - Class Piano II

    Course Credit: 0.25
    CLASS PIANO II Study of the mechanics of playing the piano at the upper-elementary levels. Limit of 10 in a class. Two class hours per week. 18200 required with concurrent enrollment in 10200 unless prior study shows student’s ability either to qualify for Applied Piano (MUSC 13200/23200) OR TO PASS Piano Proficiency Exam. Students are expected to practice 45 minutes per day. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-10200 Annually.
  
  • MUSC 19000 - Intro to Music Therapy

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY Provides an overview of the profession including current terminology, history, and practical application of Music Therapy for several client populations. Assessment of personal qualities necessary to become a music therapist is an on-going process of the class. Observation of music and related-area therapists is required in addition to classwork. Required of all B.M.T. (Music Therapy) majors. . Annually.
  
  • MUSC 19100 - Recreational Music

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    RECREATIONAL MUSIC - LEADERSHIP The main focus of this course is students’ development of a repertoire of activities which will provide a foundation for their initial fieldwork experiences. Adaptation of activities and instruments, basic assessment of client interests and needs, and evaluation by observation are addressed as part of the fieldwork that is required as part of this course. Group leadership skills, time management, and musical skills are also emphasized through student-led activities and class demonstrations. Required of all B.M.T. (Music Therapy) majors. Prerequisite(s): Take MUSC-19000 Annually.
  
  • MUSC 19900 - Topics in Music

    Course Credit: 1
    TOPICS IN MUSIC
  
  • MUSC 19903 - Music in 20th Century

    Course Credit: 1
    MUSIC IN 20TH CENTURY [AH]
  
  • MUSC 19904 - Music As Social Experience

    Course Credit: 1
    MUSIC AS SOCIAL EXPERIENCE In this course, we survey music and its role in cultures and societies from the local to the global, familiar to the remote, and the present to the past. By considering how music can express values and ideas, sustain traditions, and help define community and individual identities, the course fosters a humanistic engagement with the musical lives of others. No prior training in music is necessary. [AH, C]
  
  • MUSC 19904W - Music As Social Experience

    Course Credit: 1
    MUSC 19904. MUSIC AS SOCIAL EXPERIENCE In this course, we survey music and its role in cultures and societies from the local to the global, familiar to the remote, and the present to the past. By considering how music can express values and ideas, sustain traditions, and help define community and individual identities, the course fosters a humanistic engagement with the musical lives of others. No prior training in music is necessary. [AH, C, W]
  
  • MUSC 20100 - Music Theory III

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    THEORY III Modulation, less common seventh chords, binary and ternary forms. Related dictation, sightsinging, and keyboard skills. Required of all majors in Music. Prerequisite(s): Take Music 10200; Minimum grade C-; MUSC-13200; or completion of the piano proficiency requirement. Annually. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 20200 - Music Theory IV

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    THEORY IV Advanced chromatic techniques in tonal music prior to the 20th century. Related dictation, sightsinging, and keyboard skills. Required of all majors in Music. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-20100; Minimum grade C-.; MUSC-13200; or completion of the piano proficiency requirement. Annually. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 20800 - Acoustic Composition

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ACOUSTIC COMPOSITION Original writing for various instrumental and vocal media in small and large forms. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring a foundation in the basic compositional techniques and developing an ability to organize musical ideas into logical and homogeneous forms. One half-hour private lesson per week. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Take MUSC-10200 Annually.
  
  • MUSC 20900 - Electronic Composition

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    ELECTRONIC COMPOSITION Original writing for electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring a foundation in the basic compositional techniques and developing an ability to organize musical ideas into logical and organic forms. One half-hour private lesson per week. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Take MUSC-10200; and MUSC-18000 or MUSC-28000 Annually.
  
  • MUSC 21201 - Music History I

    Course Credit: 1
    SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I A survey of the development of major musical styles from antiquity through the Classical period. Required of all music majors. Prerequisite(s): Take MUSC-10200 Annually. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 21301 - Music History II

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE II A survey of the development of major musical styles from the Romantic period through the present. Required of all music majors. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-10200 and MUSC-21200; or permission of the instructor Annually. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 21400 - Hist of African American Music

    Course Credit: 1
    (AFST, MUSP, MUTC)
    HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC Study of the history of African American music from 1619 through the present day. Focuses on the socio-historical context in which popular music, folk music, classical music, and religious music evolved. Topics include spiritual, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and contemporary music as well as women in music. Open to non-Music majors. No technical knowledge required. Annually. [AH, C]
  
  • MUSC 21600 - The Art of Rock Music

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    THE ART OF ROCK MUSIC The study of the artistic and aesthetic potential of rock music. Areas of emphasis may include the history and analysis of rock music; rock music aesthetics and their relationship to the aesthetics of other music and art forms; the evolution of rock musical styles; the connections between rock, poetry, and literature; “covering,” quotation, and stylistic borrowing in rock music; the impact of the electronic music revolution; and the live performance of rock. [AH]
  
  • MUSC 21700 - Survey of Jazz

    Course Credit: 1
    (AFST, MUSP, MUTC)
    SURVEY OF JAZZ A study of jazz from its inception to the present, including the New Orleans, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, free jazz, and jazz-rock fusion styles, as well as major individual musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker. Special assignments for Music majors and minors. Annually. [AH, C]
  
  • MUSC 21900 - Women in Music

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUSP, MUTC, WGSS)
    WOMEN IN MUSIC Examination of the history of women in Western music, focusing upon black and white women in classical music, jazz, gospel, popular music, and the blues. Topics will include the status of women as professional musicians, the economics of mainstreaming women in the music industry, and the collaborative efforts of women to achieve parity with men in the creative and performing arts. No prior musical knowledge required. Annually. [AH, C]
  
  • MUSC 22001 - Scottish Arts: Bagpipe

    Course Credit: 1
    SCOTTISH ARTS: BAGPIPE An additional charge may be incurred. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22002 - Scottish Arts: Drumming

    Course Credit: 1
    SCOTTISH ARTS: DRUMMING An additional charge may be incurred. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22003 - Scottish Arts: Highland Dance

    Course Credit: 1
    MUSC-22003. SCOTTISH ARTS: HIGHLAND DANCE An additional fee may be incurred. May be repeated.
  
  • MUSC 22100 - Bassoon

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    BASSOON PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22200 - Cello

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CELLO PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22300 - Clarinet

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    CLARINET PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22400 - Electric Bass

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    ELECTRIC BASS PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessions for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22500 - Euphonium

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    EUPHONIUM PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessions for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22600 - Flute

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    FLUTE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22700 - French Horn

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    FRENCH HORN PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22800 - Guitar

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    GUITAR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 22900 - Oboe

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    OBOE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23000 - Organ

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    ORGAN PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23100 - Percussion

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    PERCUSSION PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23101 - Percussion/African Diaspora Drumming

    Course Credit: 1
    PERCUSSION IDASPORA DRUMMING PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessions for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23200 - Piano

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    PIANO PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23300 - Saxophone

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    SAXOPHONE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23400 - String Bass

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    STRING BASS PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23500 - Trombone

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    TROMBONE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23600 - Trumpet

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    TRUMPET PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23700 - Tuba

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    TUBA PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23800 - Viola

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    VIOLA PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 23900 - Violin

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    VIOLIN PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 24000 - Voice

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    VOICE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION A one-hour lesson per week (200-level) for one full (1.000) course credit is primarily for declared and prospective performance majors and requires three hours of daily practice and performance in at least one departmental recital during the semester. Advanced students who are not music performance majors may, with the approval of the chairperson of the Department of Music, enroll for weekly one-hour lessons for full course credit, only so long as they too meet the practice requirement of three hours daily and perform in at least one departmental recital during the semester. If, in the judgement of the instructor, a student enrolled for one-hour lessons is not meeting the practice requirement or will not be prepared to perform in a departmental recital during the current semester, the student must change that semester to half-hour lessons for one-half course credit. Instructors are urged to require applied students to maintain regular practice logs. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in applied lessons. A lesson fee may be charged. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 26400 - Intro to Jazz Improvisation

    Course Credit: 0.25
    (MUSP, MUTC)
    INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ IMPROVISATION Notation, standard forms and chord progressions, transcribing jazz solos from recordings, study of recordings, and other activities. Prerequisite: permission of instructor required. May be repeated. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 27001 - Singer’s Diction: Engl/Italian, Singer’s Diction: English/Italian

    Course Credit: 0.5
    SINGER’S DICTION: ENGLISH/ITALIAN This is a rubric course for music majors, especially vocal performers and choral conductors, who wish to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression in foreign languages. The course will offer principles and practice for the singing of repertoire in English and Italian, through poetic readings, International Phonetic Alphabet drills and musical performances. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-14000 and MUSC-17000, or permission of instructor. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 27002 - Singer’s Diction: German/French

    Course Credit: 0.5
    SINGER’S DICTION: GERMAN/FRENCH This is a rubric course for music majors, especially vocal performers and choral conductors, who wish to improve their capacity to respond with ease, accuracy and expression in foreign languages. The course will offer principles and practice for the singing of repertoire in German and French, through poetic readings, International Phonetic Alphabet drills and musical performance. Prerequisite(s): MUSC-14000 and MUSC-17000, or permission of instructor. Alternate Years.
  
  • MUSC 28000 - Intro to Music Technology

    Course Credit: 0.5
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC)
    INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Topics may include the MIDI electronic studio; computer applications in music including music notation, music education and music theory software, and musicological research; recording technology; and other appropriate technological developments. Assignments will be tailored insofar as possible to individual students’ needs and interests. Required of all B.M., B.M.E. and B.M.T. majors. Annually.
  
  • MUSC 29000 - Foundations of Music Education

    Course Credit: 1
    (MUED, MUSP, MUTC, MUTH)
    FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC EDUCATION This is an introductory course for all students planning to pursue teacher licensure in music. Emphasis is on historical, cultural, and social contexts for music education as well as the role of personal expression, arts criticism, and the nature and meaning of the arts in the education of children and adolescents, ages 3-21. Topics include philosophical foundations for music teaching and learning, curriculum planning and development, goals and objectives of music programs, materials, technology, and assessment strategies. Students will also examine the music education profession, its history, and the qualities, competencies, and skills required of music teachers. Clinical experiences in the classroom and field experiences in the schools are a component of the course. Required of all B.M.E. majors. Annually.
 

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