MUSIC (MUS)

Organizations

The University musical organizations are open to all students. All members of the organizations are required to participate in public performances of the group. The following courses can be repeated for multiple credit.

MUS 1001. Horn Choir. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation of chamber music scores for instruments of the horn family.

MUS 1002. Trombone Choir. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation of chamber music scores for instruments of the trombone family.

MUS 1003. Flute Choir. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation of chamber music scores for instruments of the flute family.

MUS 1004. Clarinet Choir. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation for concert performance of chamber music scores for instruments of the clarinet family.

MUS 1005. Chamber Music. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation for concert performance of vocal and instrumental chamber music scores.

MUS 1006. Opera Workshop. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. Techniques of auditioning, staging, rehearsal, and production of musical comedy and opera.

MUS 1007. Tuba Ensemble. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
Preparation for concert performance of chamber music scores for instruments of tuba family.

MUS 1009. Trumpet Choir. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation for concert performance of chamber music scores for instruments of the trumpet family.

MUS 1014. Functional Performance. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Corerequisite: Major ensemble. Techniques involved in preparation for public performance.

MUS 1015. Percussion Ensemble. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation for concert performance of music written or transcribed for percussion ensemble.

MUS 1016. Accompanying. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Instruction and performance in accompanying for piano majors.

MUS 1017. Bassoon Choir. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation of chamber music scores for instruments of the bassoon family.

MUS 1018. Saxophone Choir. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Preparation of chamber music scores for instruments of the saxophone family.

MUS 1025. Wind Ensemble. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A select ensemble of wind and percussion instrumentalists.

MUS 1026. Varsity Pep Band. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Public performance for varsity basketball games.

MUS 1033. Marching Band.--Fall. Lab. 4. Credit l.
Preparation and performance for all home football games and other campus and community events.

MUS 1040. Symphony Band. Lab. 5. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A wind band comprised of 60-80 instrumentalists.

MUS 1045. Concert Band. Lab. 4. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A wind and percussion band; open to all students.

MUS 1050. Women's Chorus. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A choral performance ensemble for female voices, open to all University students.

MUS 1054. Men's Chorus. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A choral performance ensemble for male voices, open to all University students.

MUS 1060. Chorale. Lab. 5. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A select choral ensemble.

MUS 1062. Madrigal Singers. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A select chamber ensemble open, by audition, to all university students. The ensemble will consist of 16 to 20 singers who will primarily perform music from the Renaissance period and will perform one "Madrigal Feaste" per school year.

MUS 1065. Mastersingers. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
A choral ensemble open to students and members of the community for the purpose of performing major choral works.

MUS 1070. Concert Choir. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
A large choral ensemble open to all university students.

MUS 1076. Beginning West African Drumming. Lec. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The performance of drum rhythms and songs from Ghana and surrounding countries.

MUS 1077. Advanced West African Drumming. Lec. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1076. A continuation of the performance of drum rhythms and songs from Ghana and surrounding countries.

MUS 1078. Beginning West African Dance. (also listed as PHED 1250) Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Performance of dances and songs from Ghana and surrounding countries.

MUS 1079. Advanced West African Dance. (also listed as PHED 1260) Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1078. A continuation of the performances of dances and songs from Ghana and surrounding countries.

MUS 1080. Bryan Symphony Orchestra. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. A symphony orchestra including students, faculty and regional musicians.

MUS 1085. University Orchestra. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
An orchestra open to all university students, exploring repertoire for chamber and full symphony orchestra.

MUS 1090. Jazz Ensemble. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Successful audition. Organized instrumental groups rehearsing and performing music in the jazz and "Pop" idiom.

MUS 1091. Jazz Lab Band. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
An instrumental experience in the jazz/pop idiom; open to all students.

Class Instruction

MUS 1011. Beginning Class Piano for Music Majors I. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Designed to give a functional knowledge of the piano.

MUS 1012. Beginning Class Piano for Music Majors II. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Designed to give a functional knowledge of the piano.

MUS 1021-1022. Class Voice Instruction I, II. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Rudiments of posture, breathing and song interpretation, tone production, and stage deportment.

MUS 1023. Intermediate Class Piano for Music Majors III. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1012 or previous piano experience. Designed to prepare music students with previous keyboard experience for the piano proficiency examination.

MUS 1024. Intermediate Class Piano for Music Majors IV. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1023 or previous piano experience. Designed to prepare music students with previous keyboard experience for the piano proficiency examination.

MUS 1027. Keyboard Skills for Music Therapy I. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Music Therapy major; passed ALL portions of piano proficiency. Keyboard skills and repertoire necessary for the practice of music therapy, including: accompaniment, harmonization, improvisation, performance of selected repertoire.

MUS 1028. Keyboard Skills for Music Therapy II. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Music Therapy major; passed ALL portions of piano proficiency; MUS 1027 or consent of instructor. Keyboard skills and repertoire necessary for the practice of music therapy, including: accompaniment, harmonization, improvisation, performance of selected repertoire. Continuation of MUS 1027.

MUS 1029. Oratorio Class. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
A survey of the major representative oratorio literature, which features sections and arias for the solo voice and ensembles. Periods of study will include the Baroque to the 20th Century.

MUS 1031. Stringed Instrument Class I. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Each student studies the four instruments of the string section: violin, viola, violincello, and bass viol.

MUS 1032. Stringed Instrument Class II. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Each student studies the four instruments of the string section: violin, viola, violincello, and bass viol.

MUS 1035. Beginning Class Guitar. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Accompanying group singing. Emphasis on chords and strumming techniques.

MUS 1036.  Intermediate Class Guitar.  Lab 2.  Credit 1.
Prerequisite:  MUS 1035 or consent of instructor.  Additional skills and techniques for students already possessing a basic command of the instrument.

MUS 1041. Woodwind Instrument Class I. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Each student will learn basic performance skills on two instruments each semester.

MUS 1042. Woodwind Instrument Class II. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Each student will learn basic performance skills on two instruments each semester.

MUS 1051-1052. Brass Instrument Class I, II. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Each student will learn basic performance skills on two instruments each semester.

MUS 1071. Percussion Instrument Class I. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Each student will learn basic performing skills on snare drum and mallet instruments as well as study other percussion family instruments.

MUS 1072. Percussion Instrument Class II. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Each student will develop performance skills on a wide range of percussion instruments through laboratory ensemble experiences.

MUS 1073. Percussion Techniques. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Rhythm and percussion instruments for Music Therapy majors.

MUS 1074. Music to Meet Exceptional Education Needs. Lec. and Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Music leadership skills for the special education setting. Developing music activities to meet the abilities and needs of students with disabilities.

MUS 1081. Improvisation I. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1140 and MUS 1150. Development of improvisation skills in varied musical styles. Emphasis on performance and aural perception.

MUS 1082. Improvisation II. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1081. Development of improvisation skills in varied musical styles. Emphasis on performance and aural perception.

MUS 1195.  Student Recital. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: Consent of studio instructor. Corequisite: Enrollment in private instruction in pertinent studio. Open to any non-curricular solo recital performance. May be repeated for credit. Recital fee applies.

MUS 1210. Diction for Singers I. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Language diction for singers, including Latin and Italian, stressing similarities and differences of sung language.

MUS 1220. Diction for Singers II. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1210. Language diction for singers, including English, German, and French, stressing similarities and differences of sung language.

MUS 3530. Music Applications. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. Course content is directed toward the music education needs of prospective elementary classroom teachers.

Private Instruction (Lower Division)

Private Instruction (Upper Division)

The completion of four semesters in the Lower Division is required for enrollment in the Upper Division. In addition, each applicant must be approved by the jury hearing his/her performance examination at the end of the fourth semester, and also by his/her private instructor before being allowed to register for study at the 3000-level.

Music Theory

MUS 1110. Music Fundamentals. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
A basic course for general students, including the study of music construction, notation, literature, and techniques for listening.

MUS 1120. Harmony I. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: Passing score on Entrance Exam. Corequisite: MUS 1130. Scales, intervals, triads, rhythms, chord functions, part-writing, inversions, cadences, non-harmonic tones, and musical analysis.

MUS 1130. Aural Techniques I. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Corequisite: MUS 1120. Aural perception, singing, and keyboard performance of materials in MUS 1120.

MUS 1140. Harmony II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MUS 1120. Corequisite: MUS 1150. Modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, neopolitans, irregular chord resolution, original composition, and musical analysis.

MUS 1150. Aural Techniques II. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1130. Corequisite: MUS 1140. Aural perception, singing, and keyboard performance of materials in MUS 1140.

MUS 2110. Harmony III. Lec. 1. Lab. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 1140. Corequisite: MUS 2120. Chromaticism, altered chords, secondary functions, augmented sixth chords, and musical analysis.

MUS 2120. Aural Techniques III. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 1150. Corequisite: MUS 2110. Aural perception, singing, and keyboard performance of materials in MUS 2110.

MUS 2130. Harmony IV. Lec. 1. Lab. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 2110. Corequisite: MUS 2140. Advanced modulation and part-writing procedures. Survey of 20th Century harmonic techniques, original composition, and musical analysis.

MUS 2140. Aural Techniques IV. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 2120. Corequisite: MUS 2130. Aural perception, singing, and keyboard performance of materials in MUS 2130.

MUS 3130. Form and Analysis. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisites: MUS 2130 and Harmony/AT/Piano Exam. A comprehensive study of the structure of music from all historic periods.

MUS 3140. Counterpoint. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MUS 3130. The study of 18th century/counterpoint: analysis, composition. The relationship between Baroque and 20th century contrapuntal techniques.

MUS 3210. Instrumentation. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, MUS 2140, and Harmony/AT/Piano Exam. Ranges, timbre mixtures, and transpositions for all music media, as related to standard scoring techniques. Ensemble scores are constructed.

MUS 3220. Jazz Composition and Arranging I. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, 2140, and Harmony/AT/Piano Exam. Original compositions and arrangements in jazz styles for large and small ensembles. Student work will be performed and recorded.

MUS 3230. Jazz Composition and Arranging II. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 3220. Original compositions and arrangements in jazz styles for large and small ensembles. Student work will be performed and recorded.

MUS 3240. Choral Literature. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, MUS 2140, and Harmony/AT/Piano Exam. The study of the diverse types of vocal combinations with attention to age groups, ensemble size and styles. Particular attention to text setting and the voice with various instrumental possibilities.

MUS 4710 (5710). Supervised Teaching Experience I. Ind. Credit 2.
Activities designed to offer supervised, practical experience in private studio teaching: planning and presenting lessons, and directing individual study.

MUS 4720 (5720). Supervised Teaching Experience II. Ind. Credit 2.
Continuation of MUS 4710.

Music History and Literature

uMUS 1030. Music Appreciation. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Survey of various styles and forms of music with recordings used for class listening.

MUS 1034.  American Popular Music. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Survey of various forms and styles of American popular music from its origins in African-American blues through rock and roll to the present.

uMUS 2030. World Music. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Introduction to folk/traditional, classical and pop musical styles from selected areas in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

uMUS 3010. Music History and Literature I. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MUS 1030, 1140, and 1150. Western music of the Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. Materials basic to research on musical topics.

uMUS 3020. Music History and Literature II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MUS 1030, 1140, and 1150. Western music of the Romantic period and 20th century. Expansion of research experience on a variety of musical topics.

MUS 3710. Pedagogy and Literature I. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Techniques, materials, and methodologies used in the application of learning theory to studio instruction.

MUS 3720. Pedagogy and Literature II. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Techniques, materials and literature for use in the pedagogy of the studio instrument and its generic family in preparation for a studio teaching career.

MUS 3800. Vocal Pedagogy and Literature I. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
A study in methodologies, principles, and procedures developed for systematized learning in the art of singing. Directed information for the singer, studio teacher, and choral director. Vocal acoustics, breathing, and laryngeal functions are studied.

MUS 3810. Vocal Pedagogy and Literature II. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 3800. Teaching strategies and philosophies, diagnosis of vocal faults, stage deportment, vocal repertoire, and ethics for teachers are studied. Supervised lab experience in teaching by participating students.

MUS 4110 (5110). History and Literature of Jazz. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Jazz traced from its multi-ethnic origin through to its present form and its influences on American culture.

MUS 4120 (5120). Contemporary Music. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 3010 or 3020 and MUS 2110-2120. The culture of musical pluralism since World War II, including art music, jazz, rock, and folk.

Music Technology

MUS 4250. Recording Techniques. Lec. 2. Lab. Arr. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, 2140, and Harmony/AT/Piano Exam. An introduction to sound recording, including analog and digital formats. Emphasis on applications appropriate to performing musicians.

MUS 4510. Computer Applications in Music. Lec. 1. Lab. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MUS 1120 and 1130. An introduction to computer applications in music performance, composition, teaching, and related fields.