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Music Courses
MUSIC ENSEMBLES
MU 1000,1001 A Cappella Singers (0,1)
MU 1010,1011 University Singers (0,1)
MU 1020,1021 Chamber Singers (0,1)
MU 1030,1031 Jazz Vocal Ensemble (0,1)
MU 1040,1041 Opera Workshop (0,1)
MU 1050,1051 Concert Band (0,1)
MU 1060,1061 Jazz Band (0,1)
MU 1070,1071 Early Music Consort (0,1)
MU 1090,1091 Chamber Ensemble (0,1)
(Note: Students who enroll in an ensemble for non-credit may not opt to change that to credit status after the published deadlines for making course changes in a given semester.)
MUSIC CLASSROOM COURSES
MU 1111,1121 Sight-Singing, Ear-Training I,II (1,1) F,SP
Includes rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation, error detection, improvisation, and sight-singing. Courses to be taken in sequence. Corequisite, respectively: Music 1133 and 1143. Prerequisite for Music 1121 is a passing grade in Music 1111. (Minimum grade of “C” required to proceed to Music 2111.)
MU 1133,1143 Theory I,II (3,3) F,SP
This course is the first year of written theory. Involves part-writing skills and musical notation of the “common practice” period (1600-1900). Courses to be taken in sequence. Corequisite, respectively: Music 1111 and 1121. Prerequisite for Music 1143 is a passing grade in Music 1133. (Minimum grade of “C” required to proceed to Music 2133.)
MU 1302 Introduction to Songleading in Worship (2) F,SP
Fulfills daily Bible requirement for the days it meets. Provides basic preparation for planning and leading congregational singing in worship, including music fundamentals and conducting. Not to be taken by Bible majors with the worship ministry emphasis or by church music minors; open to students in any other degree programs. Offered alternate years.
MU 1503 Music Appreciation (3) F,SP,SU
The objective of this course is to foster perceptive listening through an understanding of the basic elements of music and an appreciation of the cultural contexts in which these elements are applied. Students may choose from a variety of options including: an overview approach exploring folk, popular, world, and western classical traditions; history of jazz; history of American music. Music majors and minors should not take this course.
MU 2000 Recital Attendance (0)
Required of all music majors during every semester of full-time enrollment and required of all music minors for a minimum of four semesters.
MU 2111 Sight-Singing, Ear-Training III (1) F
Continuation of the development of aural skills including dictation and sight-singing. To be taken concurrently with Music 2133. (Minimum grade of “C” required to proceed as music major.) Prerequisite: Music 1121.
MU 2133,2143 Theory III,IV (3,3) F,SP
Continuation of the study of part-writing skills and analysis techniques begun in Theory II as well as an introduction to chromaticism and 20th century harmony. Courses to be taken in sequence. Corequisite: Music 2111. Prerequisite for Music 2133 is Music 1143. Prerequisite for Music 2143 is a passing grade in Music 2133. (Minimum grade of “C” required to proceed as music major.)
MU 2200,2211 Collaborative Piano (0,1) F,SP
Practice in performing music for piano and another instrument or voice; transposition, realization of figured bass and score reduction. (Required each semester of piano scholarship recipients and majors and minors with piano emphasis.)
MU 2402 Music Literature (2) F
A survey of Music Literature from the historical periods, with listening experiences and examination of scores of representative works. Prerequisite: Music 1143. Meets three hours.
MU 2843 Brasswinds and Percussion Methods (3)
Develops functional playing ability and pedagogical considerations for the brass and percussion instruments. Offered on demand.
MU 2852 Woodwinds Methods (2)
Develops functional playing ability and pedagogical considerations for woodwind instruments. Offered on demand.
MU 2881 Strings Methods (1)
Develops functional playing ability and pedagogical considerations for string instruments. Offered on demand.
MU 300V Independent Study (1,2,3)
Offered in an unusual situation when a student needs a course at a time that is not feasible for offering a class arrangement. Offered on demand.
MU 302V Special Topics in Music (1-3)
A variety of topics will be offered. The course will provide an in-depth study of the specified topics which normally receives only brief mention in survey courses. Topics will be announced in the semester schedule. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and department chair.
MU 3010 Recital (0)
Junior, Emphasis in Performance.
MU 3112 Form and Analysis (2) F
A study of the general principles and schemes which govern the structure of music through analysis and listening to song forms, contrapuntal forms, suites, sonatas, symphonies, variation forms and vocal forms. Prerequisite: Theory IV.
MU 3303 Music in Worship I (3) F
Fulfills daily Bible requirement for the days it meets. Designed to provide the potential worship leader/minister with the musical tools necessary to function effectively in a local congregation. The course will focus on three primary areas: leading congregational worship, finding and arranging music appropriate for a capella worship and working with church singers, both individually and in praise teams or choirs. Prerequisites: Music 1121 and 1143.
MU 3313 Music in Worship II (3) SP
Fulfills daily Bible requirement for the days it meets. This course is designed to provide the potential worship leader/minister with the practical tools necessary to plan worship and administer a worship ministry in a local congregation. The course will focus on the following areas: identifying and utilizing worship ministry resources, planning meaningful worship services, utilizing worship related software and technology and administering a music/worship ministry. Prerequisite: Music 3303.
MU 3403 History of Church Music (3) F
Fulfills daily Bible requirement for the days it meets. A study of the history of music in the church with emphasis on the cultural backgrounds and practice of music in the Bible, the impact of the Reformation, and recent trends within American church music. Open to students in any degree program.
MU 3413,3423 History of Music I,II (3,3) F,SP
A survey of music in Western culture from its ancient Greek beginnings to the present; particular attention is given to the development of stylistic concepts through the extensive use of scores and recordings. Prerequisite: Theory IV. WC.
MU 390V Internship in Music (1-3)
Provides students the opportunity to gain experience in a work setting. Prerequisite: proposal submitted to professor in charge and approved by department chair. Open to junior and seniors.
MU 4000 Recital (0)
Senior, Emphasis in Teaching.
MU 4010 Recital (0)
Senior, Emphasis in Performance.
MU 4020 Piano Proficiency (0)
The piano proficiency is a demonstration of students’ keyboard skills. It includes scales and arpeggios, score reading, transposition, harmonization, and sight reading. In addition, students will prepare and perform a composition of intermediate difficulty. Requirements differ for music majors, church music and general music minors. This should be attempted by the end of the fourth semester of study.
MU 4102 Counterpoint (2) SP
A course designed to give students writing experience in two-, three- and four-part 18th century counterpoint. Prerequisite: Theory IV.
MU 4112 Instrumentation (2) SP
This course covers the techniques of writing for the instruments of the orchestra and concert band, individually and in various combinations. The range, transposition, and idiomatic characteristics of each instrument are studied. Prerequisite: Theory IV.
MU 4202 Voice Pedagogy (2) F*
A study of the various techniques and concepts used in teaching voice. Special emphasis is placed on learning to communicate sound principles of vocal production. Required of all vocal applied and music teaching majors.
MU 4212 Vocal Methods (2) SP*
A detailed study of the vocal music program in the secondary schools; emphasis is given to appropriate methods and materials of instruction.
MU 4224 Instrumental Methods (4) F*
A detailed study of the secondary instrumental music program emphasizing classroom discipline and methods, materials of instruction, teaching philosophy, musical acoustics, literature selection and marching show charting and design.
MU 4232 Piano Pedagogy (2) SP*
A study of teaching methods and materials, the history of pianism, professional organizations, and business aspects of teaching.
MU 4243 Elementary School Music (3) F
Methodology, aims, and materials of teaching music in elementary school, including Orff and Kodaly techniques; required of all music teaching majors. Lab included.
MU 4412 Vocal Literature and Diction (2) F*
A study of vocal solo literature from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Twentieth Century periods. Vocal scores are studied and performed as special attention is given to performance practices. The diction segment includes pronunciation of Italian, German, and French. Prerequisite: One year of private voice study.
MU 4422 Piano Literature (2) SP
A study of the literature of chamber music written for string and wind instruments from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. In addition to a core of essential works, special emphasis will be given to the performance areas of the individual students. Prerequisite: Music 2402.
MU 4432 Chamber Literature (2) SP*
A study of the literature of chamber music written for string and wind instruments from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. In addition to a core of essential works, special emphasis will be given to the performance areas of the individual students. Prerequisite: Music 2402.
MU 4612 Conducting (2) F
Introduction to the physical and psychological fundamentals of conducting, with limited emphasis on interpretation, style, and rehearsal procedures.
MU 4622 Choral Conducting and Literature (2) SP
A study of specific techniques used in conducting and rehearsing choral ensembles and a survey of choral literature representative of the commonly performed styles. Prerequisite: Music 4612.
MU 4632 Instrumental Conducting and Literature (2) SP
Exposure to specific techniques used to conduct and rehearse instrumental ensembles with specific emphasis on score analysis and available literature for the medium, both from a functional and historical standpoint. Prerequisite: Music 4612.
CLASS INSTRUCTION IN APPLIED MUSIC (MU)
MU 1541 Class Voice (1) F,SP
A study of the fundamentals of singing, including breathing, posture, diction, voice quality. One class meeting per week. Should be taken prior to private voice study.
MU 1642,1652 Class Piano (2,2) F,SP
Keyboard instruction designed to provide facility including the elements of scales, chords, sight-reading, improvisation, harmonization of simple melodies, and transposition. Two class meetings per week. (Class piano may be repeated for credit.) For music majors and minors only.
MU 1741 Class Guitar (1)
A study of the basic first position chords, the standard strumming patterns, and simple picking patterns. Elementary note reading is introduced. One class meeting per week. Offered on demand.
MU 19NV Seminar in Music Performance (1,2)
A specialized topic. Topics offered will vary each semester. Possible topics include class recorder, jazz improvisation, new music ensemble, issues for performers, historical performance practice or continuo realization. Offered on demand.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION (MU)
Individual instruction classes require, in addition to the tuition charge, a special fee as listed in Section 4. Courses numbered 3000 or above require consent of the department. Any individual instruction courses may be repeated with permission of the department.
MU 1410 Composition (0)
MU 1411,3411 Composition (1,1)
MU 1412,3412 Composition (2,2)
MU 1510 Voice (0)
MU 1511,3511 Voice (1,1)
MU 1512,3512 Voice (2,2)
MU 1610 Piano (0)
MU 1611,3611 Piano (1,1)
MU 1612,3612 Piano (2,2)
MU 1710 Guitar (0)
MU 1711 Guitar (1)
MU 1712 Guitar (2)
MU 1810 Strings (0)
MU 1811,3811 Strings (1,1)
MU 1812,3812 Strings (2,2)
MU 1910 Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (0)
MU 1911,3911 Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (1,1)
MU 1912,3912 Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (2,2)