Courses

    Surveys the development of music in Japan, China and Korea through the in-depth study of particular styles of traditional music. The course emphasizes the study of music and culture, particularly music's relationship to religion, politics, language, literature, dance and theatre. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Required of all music education majors. Presents knowledge and skills necessary for music educators to teach young students, including a general understanding of the techniques used in playing and teaching percussion instruments in the school music program. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) majors or graduate students only.
    Examination of literature, materials, and methods appropriate for teaching choral music in secondary schools. Offered fall of odd-numbered years. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2103 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Advanced work in the scenery, property, costume, and electrical shops in opera performance. Additional experiences may include positions with opera run crews, the box office, or other supporting areas. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Examines music and social elements, rules, and concepts that musicians use to structure and synthesize musical sound, with emphasis on music practices and pedagogies from a variety of world traditions; observing shared principles and making cross-cultural comparisons and investigating a shared (not universal) discourse as well as resources for a new pedagogy that supports the substantive study of global musics. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 2772 or 2782 or 4112. Same as MUSC 5168. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music (MUSCU) majors only.
    Study of advanced recording techniques and concepts beyond those covered in MUSC 2091 involving multiplemicrophones for ensemble concerts and recording sessions within and outside of the College of Music. Offered spring of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2091 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Examination of a specific topic of current or critical interest within areas of music history, ethnomusicology, critical theory, and practice across the spectrum of Western, Popular, and World Music traditions. Designed as a capstone course for music majors who have completed a full complement of Music History and World Music courses. Topics vary from term to term. Non-music majors permitted only with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MUSC 3802 and 3812 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) College of Music (MUSCU) majors only.
    Required for all music student teachers. Addresses topics of concern to beginning teachers including classroom management, interpersonal skills, legal issues, job search strategies, and teaching portfolio development. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 4103 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Examination of a specific topic of current or critical interest within areas of music history, ethnomusicology, critical theory, and practice across the spectrum of Western, Popular, and World Music traditions. Designed as a capstone course for music majors who have completed a full complement of music history and World Music courses. Topics vary from term to term. Instructor consent is required for non-music majors. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of MUSC 2772 and MUSC 3802 and MUSC 3812 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors) only.
    Taken concurrently with either MUSC 4313 or 4443. Provides students with opportunities to observe and practice the use of various teaching techniques and relate them to concepts presented in the methods course. Students consult with the instructor to determine appropriate placements in schools. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2103 (minimum grade D-). Requires corequisite course of MUSC 4313 or 4443. Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.

    Study of church music for liturgical and non-liturgical denominations; includes hymn playing, anthem accompaniments, basics of conducting from the organ console and improvisation, and selection of organ music appropriate to the requirements of the church year and other special services. Same as MUSC 5255.

    Survey of organ repertoire and the history of organ building from the sixteenth century to the present. See also MUSC 4295. Same as MUSC 5285.

    Designed for music students. Teaches concepts and skills necessary to develop, host, and maintain Macintosh-based web servers and to create and serve multimedia files including video, MP3, MIDI,and PDF.

    Survey of organ repertoire and the history of organ building from the sixteenth century to the present. See also MUSC 4285. Same as MUSC 5295.

    Examines choral music curricula, instructional materials, and teaching techniques appropriate for secondary choral settings. Also addresses administrative strategies for choral music programs. Prereq., MUSC 2103. Same as MUSC 5313. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Surveys keyboard music from 1600 to 1830. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Surveys keyboard music from 1830 to the present. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Offers advanced studies in specific areas or special projects in selected areas. For undergraduate majors only. See current online Schedule Planner for specific course number. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Studies the history, theory, and practice of Basso-continuo accompaniment. Provides practical instruction in realizing harmony from a given bass line (figured or unfigured), projecting affect, and creating dynamics at the harpsichord. Emphasizes individual cognition and creativity. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 2325 and PMUS 1586. Same as MUSC 5405. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Examines instrumental music curricula, instructional materials, and teaching techniques appropriate for rehearsal, class, and lesson settings. Also addresses administration strategies for instrumental music programs. Same as MUSC 5442. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2103 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Offers advanced studies in specific areas or special projects in selected areas. For undergraduate majors only. See current online Schedule Planner for specific course number. Numbered TMUS 4403--4493. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) undergraduate students only.
    Group coaching class to prepare for voice recitals as well as to learn vocal repertoire including historical background, composers, styles, and poetic interpretation. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) majors or graduate students only.
    Trains practice techniques for String Players to master orchestral excerpts needed for all orchestra and festival auditions. Through careful listening students learn to improve the four basic elements of orchestral excerpt preparation: Rhythm, Intonation, Tone Quality, Interpretation. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) majors or graduate students only.

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