Courses

Provides an intensive study and application of the harmonic structure of music in a variety of keyboard skills: figured bass realization, chord progressions, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, on-sight harmonic analysis, and playing by ear. Prereqs., MUSC 1111, 1131, and 1325. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

An overall study in the art of working with instrumentalists and singers including repertoire and orchestral reductions. Requires performance with a student instrumentalist or singer to be critiqued and coached by class and instructor. Prereq., piano major or instructor consent. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Survey of accompanying repertoire for guitar with solo instruments (flute, violin, voice, etc.), including introductory work in basso continuo, playing/improvising from chord charts, and arranging accompaniments from musical scores. Prereq., MUSC 1326. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Investigates the discoveries and writings of F. M. Alexander regarding kinesthetic perception and coordination. Applies these contexts to specific musical activities. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Study of music outside western art tradition, using current ethnomusicological materials and methodologies. Spring semester focuses on musical cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Europe; fall semester focuses on musical cultures of Asia and Oceana. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Use current ethnomusicological materials and methods in the study of music outside the Western art tradition. Usually taught in the spring, MUSC 2782 focuses on music cultures of Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Students acquire the practical skills they need to build their career as professional musicians, as well as explore the many options for putting their music education to work in the marketplace. Students will also explore the state of live music-making today and explore ways to maintain relevance for themselves and their art in an ever-changing world. Formerly MUSC 4918. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Introduces music research and writing skills to provide tools necessary for successful composition of formal research papers. Applies interests and curricular goals to specific topics of student choice. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

To be completed by the second semester of the sophomore year. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

For music education majors with choral/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on two or more string instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to string instruction. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

For music education majors with choral or choral/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on two or more woodwind instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate woodwind instruction. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

For music education majors with choral or choral/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on two or more brass instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate brass instruction. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

For noncomposition majors. Introduction to the craft of musical composition with analysis and writing in various styles. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Develops skills in jazz improvisation through practical application of chord/scale relationship, transcription, repertoire, and analysis. Open to all instruments. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Continues and expands upon the material presented in MUSC 3061. Reinforcement of ability to create an improvised melody in a range of harmonic contexts including blues, bebop, modal jazz, free jazz, and other styles. Prereq., MUSC 3061 or instructor consent. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Presents the grammar and syntax of jazz. Acquaints the student with the language of jazz improvisation and various jazz styles. The musician's most valuable tool---the ear---is developed through an in-depth analytical study of jazz masters through harmonicdictation/identification. Prereq., MUSC 2101. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Provides an overview of general music teaching with emphasis on developmentally appropriate strategies and materials. Required for all music education majors as partial fulfillment of course work leading to K-12 music licensure. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

For music education majors with instrumental or instrumental/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on three or more woodwind instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate woodwind instruction. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

For music education majors with instrumental or instrumental/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on three or more string instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate string instruction. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

Introduction to the processes, materials, and equipment used in theatrical production. Lecture and lab requirements. Lab experiences include introductory work in the opera scenery, property, costume, and electrical shops. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

Introduces conducting and rehearsal techniques. Coreq., performance participation in the appropriate ensemble (band, choir, or orchestra). Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

Introduces conducting and rehearsal techniques. Coreq., performance participation in the appropriate ensemble (band, choir, or orchestra). Prereq., MUSC 3176. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Provides an overview of vocal anatomy/function, care of the voice, vocal repertoire, teaching strategies,and other specialized topics related to singing instruction in both private studio and public school choral settings. Fall section for instrumentalists; spring section for vocalists. Prerequisites: Restricted to Music majors or graduate students only.

For music education majors with instrumental or instrumental/general emphasis. Develops basic performance skills on three or more brass instruments. Addresses teaching strategies and other specialized topics related to beginning and intermediate brass instruction. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music undergraduate students only.

Prepares the music educator for successful experiences teaching jazz at the secondary level. Students gain insights into performance and rehearsal techniques for the instrumental jazz ensemble. Explores approaches for teaching jazz theory, improvisation, and selecting literature for young students. Own instrument required for certain classes. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 1111 and 2103. Restricted to College of Music majors only. Offered spring only.