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Music 

MUS 101 — Introduction to the Art of Music, 1.0 credit. E.
Introductory survey of classical music of the Western European tradition from the 15th century to the present, including musical repertoire, performance practice and terminology. Focus on music within historical, political, sociological and cultural perspectives.

MUS 111 — Materials of Music I, 0.5 credit. E1.
A fundamental course in notation, scales, intervals, triads and basic principles of voice leading in two-part and four-part writing. This course will also include the rudiments of aural skills: interval, scale and triad identification, solfege, and simple rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms, and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.

MUS 112 — Materials of Music II, 0.5 credit. E2.
Further development of writing skills is covered, employing the principles of diatonic harmony including seventh chords, secondary dominants and simple modulation. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 — Materials of Music I

MUS 121 — English Diction, 0.25 credit. B1.
A fundamental course to acquaint students of voice with correct standard English diction and to familiarize them with the International Phonetic Alphabet as a clear system of notating speech sounds. Open to all students registered for vocal instruction.

MUS 122 — Italian Diction, 0.25 credit. B2.
A continuation of the phonetic studies from MUS 121 — English Diction, with application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to the Italian language.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 — English Diction

MUS 123 — German Diction, 0.25 credit. B3.
A continuation of the phonetic studies from MUS 121 — English Diction, with application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to the German language.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 — English Diction

MUS 124 — French Diction, 0.25 credit. B4.
A continuation of the phonetic studies from MUS 121 — English Diction, with application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to the French language.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 — English Diction

MUS 125 — Voice Technique I, 0.25 credit. E.
Group instruction in the basic principles of vocal technique, including breathing, posture and vocalization. Commensurate with Music 161 — Private Voice Instruction. No prerequisite.

MUS 126 — Voice Technique II, 0.25 credit. E.
A continuation of Vocal Technique I.
Prerequisite: MUS 125 — Vocal Technique I

MUS 128 — Aural Skills I, 0.5 credit. E2.
Dictation and performance using diatonic materials, interval identification and performance, rhythm dictation, and performance in simple and compound meters.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 — Materials of Music I

MUS 211 — Materials of Music III, 0.5 credit. E1.
A continuation of MUS 112 — Materials of Music II with emphasis on chromatic harmony. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.
Prerequisite: MUS 112 — Materials of Music II

MUS 212 — Materials of Music IV, 0.5 credit. E12.
A study of post-tonal analysis and composition procedures. Throughout Materials of Music I, II, III and IV, students are introduced to the styles, forms and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.
Prerequisite: MUS 211 — Materials of Music III

MUS 225 — Aural Skills II, 0.5 credit. E1.
Dictation and performance using chromatic materials, and interval identification and performance. Continued development of rhythm dictation and performance.
Prerequisites: MUS 112 — Materials of Music II and MUS 128 — Aural Skills I

MUS 226 — Aural Skills III, 0.5 credit. E2.
Dictation and performance using post-tonal materials, and interval identification and performance. Continued development of rhythm dictation and performance.
Prerequisites: MUS 211 — Materials of Music III and MUS 225 — Aural Skills II

MUS 227 — Fundamentals of Music for Classroom Teachers, 0.5 credit. E2.
Basic training in the rudiments of music designed primarily for elementary education majors to gain command of music reading.

MUS 232 — History of Western Music, 1.0 credit. E1.
A survey of Western musical practice from the early medieval period to the present. Focus is on the development of styles, genres, musical forms, media, social history, religious and liturgical contexts, and aesthetic perspectives.
Prerequisite: MUS 112 — Materials of Music II or consent of instructor

MUS 250 — Pre-May Seminar, 0.5 to 1.0 credit. E2.

MUS 300 — May Seminar, 1.0 credit. MS.

MUS 311 — Counterpoint I, 1.0 credit. E.
A survey of contrapuntal techniques and related literature, with particular emphasis on the 16th and 18th centuries. Prerequisites: MUS 211 — Materials of Music III and MUS 213 — Aural Skills III

MUS 312 — Counterpoint, 0.5 credit. D.
An in-depth study of 18th century contrapuntal techniques and repertoire. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement.
Prerequisite: MUS 212 — Materials of Music IV

MUS 320 — Contextual Studies I, 0.5 credit. D.
A study of a musical genre, period, composer or topic, which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts.
Prerequisite: MUS 232 — History of Western Music or consent of instructor

MUS 321 — Composition I, 0.5 credit. E1.
A course involving both class and individual instruction on basic techniques used in composition. Experience in writing and analyzing works.
Prerequisites: MUS 211 — Materials of Music III and MUS 213 — Aural Skills III

MUS 322 — Composition II, 0.5 credit. E2.
A continuation of Composition I.
Prerequisite: MUS 321 — Composition I

MUS 343 — Orchestration, 0.5 credit. E2.
A study of orchestral instruments and techniques; scoring for chamber ensembles and orchestra. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement.
Prerequisite: MUS 211 — Materials of Music III or consent of instructor

MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I, 1.0 credit. E. (Not offered after spring 2008).
Study of European musical repertory and terminology from antiquity to 1750. Focus is on the development of styles, genres, musical forms and structures, media, philosophical and aesthetic perspectives, social history, religious and liturgical contexts, and issues of performance practice.
Prerequisites: MUS 112 — Materials of Music II and MUS 114 — Aural Skills II

MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II, 1.0 credit. E. (Not offered after spring 2008).
A continuation of MUS 355, from 1750 to the present, including music in America.
Prerequisites: MUS 112 — Materials of Music II and MUS 114 — Aural Skills II

MUS 358 — Music in the Classical Period, 0.5 credit. A1 (2007-2008) (Not offered after fall 2007).
In-depth studies of Classical era in the history of music.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II

MUS 360 — Music of the 20th Century, 0.5 credit. A2 (2007-2008) (Not offered after spring 2008).
In-depth studies of 20th century in the history of music.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II

MUS 361 — World Musics, 1.0 credit. E.
An introduction to a variety of musical systems and the relationship of these to cultures in which they originate. Prerequisites: MUS 211 — Materials of Music III, MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I, and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II or consent of instructor

MUS 380 — Special Topics, 0.5 credit. E.
Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.

MUS 390 — Cooperative Education, 0.5 to 2.0 credits. E.

MUS 394 — String and Woodwind Techniques, 0.5 credit. E.
A laboratory course, designed for music education majors, covering practical performance and techniques of teaching string and woodwind instruments.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 — Materials of Music IV and MUS 214 — Aural Skills IV

MUS 395 — Brass and Percussion Techniques, 0.5 credit. E.
A laboratory course, designed for music education majors, covering practical performance and techniques of teaching brass and percussion instruments.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 — Materials of Music IV and MUS 214 — Aural Skills IV

MUS 399 — Piano Proficiency, no credit. E.
This course documents successful completion of the piano proficiency requirement.

MUS 420 — Contextual Studies II, 1.0 credit. E.
A study of a musical genre, period, composer or topic, which varies by semester. Focus on musical practice and its surrounding contexts. Emphasis on research and writing or analysis.
Prerequisite: MUS 232 — History of Western Music or consent of instructor

MUS 421 — Composition III, 1.0 credit. E1.
A continuation of Composition II with the addition of writing and analyzing works in contemporary styles.
Prerequisite: MUS 322 — Composition II

MUS 422 — Composition IV, 1.0 credit. E2.
A continuation of Composition III.
Prerequisite: MUS 421 — Composition III

MUS 423 — Critical Analysis I, 0.5 credit. B3 (2008-2009).
A study of analytical motivations, techniques and results, focusing on the major analytical methodologies and theoretical models in use today. Complementary study of musical forms from the Baroque through the present, including art and popular music.
Prerequisite: MUS 212 — Materials of Music IV

MUS 424 — Critical Analysis II, 0.5 credit. B4 (2008-2009).
As a continuation of Critical Analysis I, a study of analytical motivations, techniques and results, focusing on the major analytical methodologies and theoretical models in use today. Complementary study of musical forms from the Baroque through the present, including art and popular music.
Prerequisite: MUS 423 — Critical Analysis I

MUS 425 — Choral Conducting I, 0.5 credit. E1.
A study of baton techniques, selection of voices, choir organization, the rehearsal, phonetics and literature. A choir is organized within the class for practical experience in conducting.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I, MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II or consent of instructor

MUS 426 — Choral Conducting II, 0.5 credit. E2.
Analysis and conducting of choral literature of all periods.
Prerequisite: MUS 425 — Choral Conducting I or MUS 427 — Instrumental Conducting I

MUS 427 — Instrumental Conducting I, 0.5 credit. E1.
Development of baton techniques, score analysis and preparation, rehearsal techniques, score reading, and performance of representative band and orchestral compositions.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II or consent of instructor

MUS 428 — Instrumental Conducting II, 0.5 credit. E2.
Analysis and conducting of instrumental literature.
Prerequisite: MUS 425 — Choral Conducting I or MUS 427 — Instrumental Conducting I

MUS 429 — Voice Repertoire, 0.5 credit. B1.
A course designed to acquaint the student with the song literature from the 17th century to the present. Interpretation, style and program building are studied.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II

MUS 431 — Voice Class, 0.25 credit. B2, B4.
Fundamentals of tone production and singing. This course is intended primarily for music education students with majors in instrumental music. It may be counted toward the ten 0.25-credit courses required in private instruction.

MUS 437 — Music Technology I, 0.5 credit.
An in-depth study of digital audio synthesis, recording and editing. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement.
Prerequisite: MUS 212 — Materials of Music IV

MUS 438 — Music Technology II, 0.5 credit.
A continuation of Music Technology I with a focus on advanced synthesis and editing techniques, and composing in an interactive environment. This course can be used to fulfill the Creative Applications requirement.
Prerequisite: MUS 437 — Music Technology I

MUS 472 — Methods and Materials for Teaching Voice, 0.5 credit. A2 (2008-2009).
This course acquaints students with basic principles and techniques of teaching voice, introduces the physiology of vocal production, and presents appropriate literature for beginning voice students.
Prerequisites: two years of college vocal study and consent of instructor.

MUS 473 — Methods and Materials for Teaching Piano, 0.5 credit. A2 (2007-2008).
A course in teaching methods and available materials for piano instruction and a survey of the various pedagogical schools. Open to intermediate and advanced piano students.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II or consent of instructor

MUS 474 — Piano Repertoire, 0.5 credit. A2 (2008-2009).
A study of the literature written for the keyboard from the time of J.S. Bach to the present, involving listening, analyzing and performing. Also includes ongoing consideration of the great keyboard players of the past and present.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II

MUS 475 — Organ Repertoire, 0.5 credit. D.
An overview of organ literature from the 14th century to the present, involving listening, analyzing and performing. Includes a study of organ registration in regard to the literature of the various historical periods.
Prerequisites: MUS 355 — History and Literature of Music I and MUS 356 — History and Literature of Music II or consent of instructor

MUS 480 — Independent Study, 0.25 to 1.0 credit. D.
This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth research of a particular topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.

MUS 482 — Senior Recital, 0.5 credit. E.
Credit for senior recital granted to Bachelor of Music students only.