Music
Degrees, Programs, or Concentrations
- Music (BM) - Elective Studies in Business Concentration
- Music (BM) - Vocal Music Education Concentration
- Music (BM) – Elective Studies in Specific Outside Fields Concentration
- Music (BM) – Instrumental Music Education Concentration
- Music (BM) – Instrumental Performance Concentration
- Music (BM) – Vocal Performance Concentration
- Music (MM) - Collaborative Keyboard Concentration
- Music (MM) - Music Education Concentration
- Music (MM) - Music Education Concentration - (Alternative Choral or Instrumental)
- Music (MM) - Performance Concentration (Piano, Voice, Brass, Percussion, Woodwinds)
- Music Minor
Courses
Applied Music A (MUA)
A convocation required each term of all full-time music majors meeting each week in laboratory session to hear performances, perform, and discuss performing techniques, plus ten evening public programs. Six semesters of successful participation required for graduation with adjustments for transfer students.
Private study at the elective level
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Applied Voice - Elective is designed for students who are neither music majors or minors to learn basic techniques of singing. Fundamentals of breath, tone, pitch, and musicianship will be explored through appropriate exercises and repertoire.
Applied Voice - Elective is designed for students who are neither music majors or minors to learn basic techniques of singing. Fundamentals of breath, tone, pitch, and musicianship will be explored through appropriate exercises and repertoire.
Applied voice lessons taught in groups of 4, consisting of individual instruction in technique and performance. Two 1-hour sessions per week TBA (MW or TR). This course is for non-majors. Majors and minors in music should take other applied courses. Special fee applies. Prerequisite: Admission by audition. Registration through the Department of Music.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Performance concentration junior recital. To be taken with a 400 level applied music course.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
The Senior Recital provides a culminating performance experience of professional quality required of all concentrations of Bachelor of Music students. Committee approval needed to pass the course. To be taken in conjunction with the appropriate 300 or 400 level applied music course.
Private study in Piano at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Private study at the major level
Graduate recital. To be taken in conjunction with a 500- level applied music course.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
The Director for Collaborative Keyboard studies will meet with the student enrolled in Applied Collaborative Piano to assign literature, which will be studied during the semester. For MUA 507, the student meets with the instructor 30 minutes each week to study vocal music and at least 1 collaborative assignment with strings, winds or brass. The goal of the course is to learn standard repertoire for piano with voice and various instruments.
The Director for Collaborative Keyboard studies will meet with the student enrolled in Applied Collaborative Piano to assign literature, which will be studied during the semester. For MUA 508, the student meets with the instructor 60 minutes each week to study vocal music and collaborates with at least 2 different instrument types (string, woodwinds, brass). The goal of the course is to learn standard repertoire for piano with voice and various instruments.
The Director for Collaborative Keyboard studies will meet with the student enrolled in Applied Collaborative Piano to assign literature, which will be studied during the semester. For MUA 509, the student meets with the instructor 60 minutes each week to study vocal music and collaborates with 3 different instrument types (string, woodwinds, brass). The goal of the course is to learn standard repertoire for piano with voice and various instruments.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
This is an integrated study concentrating on the following subjects: literature, pedagogy, studio performance and master class. Studies focus on pedagogy, both private and group teaching methods, and instructional techniques grounded in research.
Applied Music B (MUB)
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the elective level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the secondary level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the concentration level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the major level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Private study at the graduate level.
Music Education (MUE)
The Piano Proficiency documents mastery of minimum piano proficiency skills for students who do not need to enroll in class piano.
Functional keyboard playing. Open to music majors and minors only. No previous knowledge in piano necessary. To be taken in sequence.
Functional keyboard playing. Open to music majors and minors only.
Beginning voice instruction emphasizing the fundamentals of singing and the vocal mechanism. This is the first semester of a two semester sequence.
This course is a continuation of MUE 120. Vocal fundamentals and the mechanics of singing will be emphasized. More advanced vocal exercises, diction, and interpretation will be stressed.
The techniques of teaching the string instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each string instrument.
Beginning percussion instruction with emphasis on development of sight-reading, concert style/mallet techniques and basic concepts of percussion instruments.
Beginning guitar instruction with the development of proficiency in sight reading and correct right and left hand techniques. No previous knowledge of guitar is necessary. Open to any university student except guitar majors. To be taken in sequence.
Beginning guitar instruction with the development of proficiency in sight reading and correct right and left hand techniques.
A continuation of elementary class piano including sight reading and keyboard harmony. Open to music majors and minors only.
A continuation of elementary class piano including sight-reading and keyboard harmony. Open to music majors and minors only.
MUE 212 is the first of four courses required of all concentration level and performance level piano majors. During the course students develop sight reading ability, read lead sheets, learn accompanying strategies and practice systematic piano technique. Class piano pedagogy is also addressed. Prerequisite: Piano major or concentration.
The second of four courses required of all concentration level and performance level piano majors. During the course, students develop sight-reading ability, read lead sheets, learn accompanying strategies and practice systematic piano technique. Class piano pedagogy is also addressed.
This course examines the use of music and literature integration in the early childhood classroom - establishing an active-learning environment, identifying elements of music in children's literature, engaging students in the storytelling process, and preparing music-literature instruction.
The techniques of teaching the string instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each string instrument.
The techniques of teaching the woodwind instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each of the main woodwinds.
The techniques of teaching the brass instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each of the main brass instruments.
The techniques of teaching percussion instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on all percussion instruments.
The fundamentals of music, music reading, and instruction for those working with children and youth in group settings.
MUE 213 is the third of four courses required of all concentration and performance level piano majors. Students will develop sight reading ability, read lead sheets, learn accompanying strategies and practice systematic piano technique. Vocal accompanying workshops and class piano pedagogy are included.
MUE 313 is the fourth of four courses required of all concentration and performance level piano majors. During the course, students develop sight reading ability, read lead sheets, learn accompanying strategies and practice systematic piano technique. Instrumental accompanying workshops and class piano pedagogy are included.
The study of music and performance methods as used in dance and theatre throughout various early childhood and elementary settings.
This course provides an overview of the planning, preparation, and delivery of the performing arts in a developmentally appropriate environment. Students will explore dramatic arts, improvisation, use of musical instruments, and vocal exploration as a means of communication, expression, and learning for the young child. Appropriate learning environments and routines will be discussed regarding the individual child's needs of social, physical, and sensory motor skills and the role of facilitating the growth through discovery.
The techniques of teaching the brass instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each of the main brass instruments.
The techniques of teaching percussion instruments and the development of some proficiency on all percussion instruments.
The techniques of organization, administration, instruction, and rehearsal of the marching band.
A survey of the teaching techniques, instruments, accessories and pedagogical materials for woodwind instruments. Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in woodwinds or permission of instructor
This course is intended as a technique course specific to high and low brass instruments. Topics of study will include: development of technique, etudes, performance preparation, pedagogical literature, performance anxiety. Upper division studio study in brass or permission of instructor.
A comprehensive study of methods and materials used to teach percussion instruments. Upper division studio study in percussion or permission of instructor.
A survey of the teaching techniques, instruments, accessories and pedagogical materials for guitar. Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in guitar or permission of the instructor.
A comprehensive study that is intended as a technique course specific string instruments. Topics of study include: development of technique, performance preparation, pedagogical literature, and performance anxiety. Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in strings or permission of instructor.
The philosophical and practical approach to increasing the effectiveness of learning and content retention for the exceptional student through music.
The study of music literature, note reading, and the effective practice of incorporating keyboard, voice, and guitar through music education and music therapy.
This course examines arts integration as a philosophical approach to increasing the effectiveness of learning and content retention in the PK-12 classroom.
Music program, methods, music literature, and teaching aids for elementary and middle school students. Prerequisites: Junior level or above in music education, concentration, admission to candidacy, completion of two-thirds of teaching field.
Methods and materials for the private lesson. Lab practice in teaching included. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Piano major or piano concentration.
Theory and practice of the art of teaching singing as it relates to Voice Science, with regard to both current and historical practices, physiology, function, acoustics, observations, and hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Upper division in vocal studio studies or permission of instructor
Assists the student in organizing materials and in developing methods of teaching music in middle and secondary schools. Prerequisites: Junior level or above in music education concentration, admission to candidacy, completion of two-thirds of teaching field.
An individual project concerned with the student's special interests in music education. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: Department Chair permission.
Study of the organization, development, appraisal, role and future trends of instrumental programs in the public schools.
Choral Music Education is designed to provide broad exposure to elements that comprise a comprehensive choral program at the elementary and secondary levels.
Sequential study of major philosophies guiding music teaching and the history of music education that have led to contemporary issues and problems in Music Education. Major philosophies including Pestalozzi, Reimer, and the praxial approach of Mark and history from perspectives of sociology, psychology, philosophy, curriculum, history and comparative curricula, including emerging trends in the profession.
Critical evaluation of current literature, research, and assessment tools used in the curriculum and teaching of music. This course examines the relationship between curriculum theory and philosophy of music education. Through the study of traditional and contemporary models of curriculum development and evaluation, students broaden their understanding of curriculum as it impacts the learning process. Field experience required.
A comprehensive study that is intended as a technique course specific to all string instruments. Topics of study will include: development of technique, etudes, performance preparation, pedagogical literature, and performance anxiety.
A teaching techniques course specific to brass instruments. Topics of study will include teaching philosophy and techniques, pedagogical literature, lesson structure, and resources for further brass research.
Music supervision and administration, program development, conducting children's choirs, inclusion, instructional materials and innovative teaching techniques for early childhood and elementary music programs, including Kodaly, Orff, Dacroze, and Gordon.
The study of music literature, note reading, and the effective practice of incorporating keyboard, voice, and guitar through music education and music therapy.
This course examines arts integration as a philosophical approach to increasing the effectiveness of learning and content retention in the PK-12 classroom.
Focus of the course is to enhance the student's knowledge of rehearsal techniques and instructional strategies, strengthening the role of the conductor, techniques for analytical preparation of choral music, and organization of choral programs. Emphasis will also be given to expanding knowledge of choral repertoire and resources for the choral conductor.
Vocal Pedagogy is a 2 credit hour course for the upper level undergraduate voice major and graduate vocal performance majors. It focuses on the art, science and profession of teaching singing. Class meetings will be dedicated to lecture, class discussion, presentations, and workshops with various pedagogical and voice science topics.
The purpose of this course is to help the student develop teaching materials, gain greater familiarity with instrumental music repertoire, and develop instructional strategies for instrumental music. Emphasis will be placed on rehearsal procedures, analytical techniques, organizational structure, instrumental music program management, and advanced instrumental conducting.
This course involves the study of teaching principles of the woodwind family, with specialized instruction given to students' primary woodwind instrument. Focusing on the art of teaching by examining pedagogical concepts and history, woodwind performance majors will experience teaching demonstrations and the discovery of new and standard teaching literature for woodwind instruments.
Observation and involvement in the teaching of undergraduate music courses at the college level with opportunities for individual research and teaching experiences.
A comprehensive study of methods and materials used to teach percussion instruments.
Guided study in preparation of the portfolio-video recording and self critique, pedagogical project and research paper - which should be taken in conjunction with preparation of the final portfolio.
Special topics in music education designed to meet specific needs and special interests, and to explore current issues in the field. May be repeated for a maximum of nine hours when content varies. Requires permission of department chair.
Music Literature (MUL)
Music, what it is and how to listen to it; basic materials of music and the great style periods of music literature in the Western World. Attendance at approved concerts is required.
An introduction to music-literature trends in the 20th century.
This course is the first of a two semester sequence and will familiarize the student with the vocabulary, traditions, conventions, genres, and repertoire of the art music world. The course will focus on the 'greatest hits' of the concert repertory and other works of a regional/timely interest.
This course is the second of a two semester sequence and will familiarize the student with the vocabulary, traditions, conventions, genres, repertoire of the art music world. The course will focus on the 'greatest hits' of the concert repertory and other works of a regional/timely interest.
A comprehensive overview of the origins and evolution of American Music Theatre to present time. The course also includes both general and specific information toward appropriate performance choices. Cross-listed with DRA 315. Credit cannot be received for both DRA 315 and MUL 315.
Music of the Western World from pre-Christian times to 1750: evolution of forms, styles, and media.
Music of the Western World from 1750 to the present: evolution of forms, styles, and media.
A survey of the major works of the solo, concerto, and chamber music repertoire for the woodwind instruments. Prerequisites: Upper division studio study in woodwinds or permission of instructor.
A survey of the major works of the solo, concerto, and chamber music repertoire for brass instruments. Prerequisite: Upper division brass studio study or permission of instructor.
A survey of the major works of the solo, concerto, and chamber music repertoire for percussion instruments. Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in percussion or permission of instructor.
A survey of the major works of the solo, concerto, and chamber music repertoire for guitar. Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in guitar or permission of instructor.
A survey of the major works of the solo, concerto, chamber music repertoire for string instruments. Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in strings or permission of instructor.
Major works and styles in the keyboard literature from English Virginalists through the contemporary period. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisites: Upper division piano study or instructor permission.
Music for pipe organ, both secular and sacred. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisites: Upper division organ study or instructor permission.
A comprehensive overview of standard solo vocal repertoire within the foundation of historical performance practice of sacred and secular vocal music from its beginnings to the present.
An individual project concerned with the student's special interests. May be repeated for up to 6 hours. Requires Department Chair permission.
Methods and materials of research in music. Bibliography and bibliographical aids. Introduction to musicology. Critical and historical writing. A survey of references and sources consulted in graduate music courses; format for papers and thesis, including footnotes and bibliography.
A survey of the major works of the method, solo, orchestral, and chamber music repertoire for brass instruments.
A survey of the major works of the solo, concerto, and chamber music repertoire for string instruments.
A survey of the development of the symphony and related forms from its origins through the twentieth century.
Early music in the colonies. Various attempts to create an individual 'American' musical style. Diversity of influences: European, African American, Native American, Spanish-Mexican, religious, jazz, folk song, minstrel, etc. Music of Billings, Mason, Gottschalk, MacDowell, Sousa, Ives, Gershwin, Copland, and others.
Art Song Literature and History is an advanced study of art song literature from 1800-present for the graduate vocal performance major. Elements of form, style, poetic materials, and performance practice will be covered. Special emphasis will be given to elements of preparation and literature exploration for the emerging performer.
Opera Literature and History is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive study of opera from its earliest development to the present day. Elements of form, style, social/political influences, and stagecraft will be explored. Critical analysis of operatic works will be developed through guided listening and viewing assignments.
The graduate-level Vocal Accompanying Literature course offers a survey of music composed for voice(s) and piano from the pianist's perspective. Music for solo voice and piano will be explored chronologically. Additional units will feature standard choral music, choral/vocal music for church services, strategies for playing musical theater scores and techniques for operatic score reduction.
Woodwind Literature examines solo and chamber woodwind literature. The course will focus on the evolution of woodwind literature and masterworks in the repertoire.
Graduate-level Collaborative Piano Literature for keyboard and various instruments is a survey course which seeks to expose students to musical works written for solo instrument and piano/keyboard, standard chamber music (piano trios, quartets and quintets), non-standard chamber music and piano concertos. Collaborative duos will be explored by instrument type (violin, flute, trumpet, etc.), while chamber music will be studied chronologically.
The chronological survey includes units on pre-piano literature from England, France, Germany and Italy, early development of the classical sonata, the Viennese Classical period, late Beethoven and Schubert, the Romantics, Brahms and Nationalism, Debussy and Impressionism, piano music from 1920-1950, piano music since 1950.
A survey of the major works of solo, concerto and chamber music repertoire for percussion instruments.
A study of works and styles appropriate to the topics listed: (1) Middle Ages; (2)Renaissance; (3) Baroque Period; (4) Classical Period; (5) Romantic Period; (6) Modern. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Music Organization (MUO)
This large ensemble is open to all majors, and performs the masterpieces of choral literature. Required of all voice majors, and a placement audition is required for all participants.
A small, select ensemble devoted to the performance of vocal chamber music. Audition and instructor permission required.
The Chorale is the preeminent choral ensemble on campus. Chorale members are chosen through special auditions, and perform in area schools and venues to promote the University and the Department of Music.
A performing ensemble dedicated to training students in the fundamentals of stage craft, performance, and production through experience with music for the stage. Standards of opera, operetta, and American musical theater are explored in scene exercises and fully-staged productions on and off campus. Enrollment is open to all students through audition or permission of the instructor. Course is cross-listed with DRA 116. Credit cannot be received for both MUO 116 and DRA 116.
A large performing ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on wind band literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of woodwind instruments.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of brass instruments.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of percussion instruments.
The ensemble study of jazz with an emphasis on literature and live performance.
Performs for USA Basketball Games throughout the basketball season. Schedule varies annually.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of string instruments.
The study and performance of two-piano and piano-ensemble literature. Required of piano majors.
The study and performance for ensemble literature for guitar Required for all guitar majors.
A performing ensemble dedicated to combined chamber music experience of both vocal and instrumental forces, playing one-to-a-part, and focusing on music written before 1800. Enrollment is open to the entire university community through audition or permission of the co-directors. By virtue of the terms of the attached constitution, members will learn to choose repertoire, budget and raise small funds, develop programs, reserve performance space, organize print material, and explore the dynamics of team production. This team-taught course will also be dedicated to sharing cultural forces and encouraging the exchange of attitudes shared historically by all people.
A select performing ensemble of woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on wind ensemble literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college. Audition or permission of instructor required for participation.
The study and performance of chamber literature for all combinations of instruments and voices.
A large performing ensemble of woodwind, brass, percussion instrumentalists, and appropriate auxiliary personnel with an emphasis on live performance for athletic events. Open to music majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college.
A large performing ensemble consisting of appropriate auxiliary personnel (flags, rifles, sabres, etc.) with an emphasis on live performance.
A large performing ensemble of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on orchestral literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college. Audition or permission of instructor required for participation.
The study and performance of world literature for all combinations of instruments with an emphasis on music from non-Western cultures.
A performing ensemble of woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on concert band literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school, junior college, or at the university level. No audition is required for this ensemble and it is open to the entire campus community as well as faculty and staff.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of flutes.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of trumpets.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of horns.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of trombones.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of tubas and euphoniums.
The study and performance of literature for large brass ensemble.
The study and performance of literature for steel band including the traditional styles of soca and calypso music from the Caribbean. Instructor permission required.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of clarinets.
This large ensemble is open to all majors, and performs the masterpieces of choral literature. Required for all voice majors, and a placement audition is required for all participants.
A small, select ensemble devoted to the performance of vocal chamber music. Audition and instructor permission required.
The Chorale is the preeminent choral ensemble on campus. Chorale members are chosen through special auditions and perform in area schools and venues to promote the University and the Department of Music.
A performing ensemble dedicated to training students in the fundamentals of stage craft, performance, and production through experience with music for the stage. Standards of opera, operetta, and American musical theater are explored in scene exercises and fully-staged productions on and off campus. Enrollment is open to all students through audition or permission of the instructor. Course is cross-listed with DRA 416. Credit cannot be received for both MUO 416 and DRA 416.
A large performing ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on wind band literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of woodwind instruments.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of brass instruments.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of percussion instruments.
The ensemble study of jazz with an emphasis on literature and live performance.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of string instruments.
The study and performance of two-piano and piano-ensemble literature. Required of piano majors.
The study and performance of ensemble literature for guitar. Required of guitar majors.
A performing ensemble dedicated to combined chamber music experience of both vocal and instrumental forces, playing one-to-a-part, and focusing on music written before 1800. Enrollment is open to the entire university community through audition or permission of the co-directors. By virtue of the terms of the attached constitution, members will learn to choose repertoire, budget and raise small funds, develop programs, reserve performance space, organize print material, and explore the dynamics of team production. This team-taught course will also be dedicated to sharing cultural forces and encouraging the exchange of attitudes shared historically by all people.
A select performing ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on wind ensemble literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college. Audition or permission of instructor required for participation.
The study and performance of chamber literature for all combinations of instruments and voices.
A large performing ensemble of woodwind, brass, percussion instrumentalists, and appropriate auxiliary personnel with an emphasis on live performance for athletic events. Open to music majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental performances experience in high school or junior college.
A large performing ensemble consisting of appropriate auxiliary personnel (flags, rifles, sabres, etc.) with an emphasis on live performance.
A large performing ensemble of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists, with an emphasis on orchestral literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college. Audition or permission of instructor required for participation.
The study and performance of world literature for all combinations of instruments with an emphasis on music from non-Western cultures.
A performing ensemble of woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on concert band literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school, junior college, or at the university level. No audition is required for this ensemble and it is open to the entire campus community as well as faculty and staff.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of flutes.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of trumpets.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of horns.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of trombones.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of tubas and euphoniums.
The study and performance of literature for large brass ensemble.
The study and performance of literature for steel band including the traditional styles of soca and calypso music from the Caribbean. Instructor permission required.
The Study and performance of literature for all combinations of clarinets.
The Director for Collaborative Keyboard studies will meet with the student enrolled in MUO 507 to determine an ensemble assignment. Assignments may include one of the following: accompany/collaborate with Opera Theater, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Music Ensemble or smaller ensemble.
This large ensemble is open to all majors, and performs the masterpieces of choral literature. Required for all voice majors, and a placement audition is required for all participants.
A small, select ensemble devoted to the performance of vocal chamber music . Audition and instructor permission required.
The Chorale is the preeminent choral ensemble on campus. Chorale members are chosen through special auditions, and perform in area schools and venues to promote the University and the Department of Music.
A performing ensemble dedicated to training students in the fundamentals of stage craft, performance, and production through experience with music for the stage. Standards of opera, operetta, and American musical theatre are explored in scene exercises and fully-staged productions on and off campus. Enrollment is open to all students through audition or permission of the instructor.
A large performing ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on wind band literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of woodwind instruments.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of brass instruments.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of percussion instruments.
The ensemble study of jazz with an emphasis on literature and live performance.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of string instruments.
The study and performance of two-piano and piano-ensemble literature. Required of piano majors.
The study and performance of ensemble literature for guitar. Required of guitar majors.
A performing ensemble dedicated to combined chamber music experience of both vocal and instrumental forces, playing one-to-a-part, and focusing on music written before 1800. Enrollment is open to the entire university community through audition or permission of the co-directors. By virtue of the terms of the attached constitution, members will learn to choose repertoire, budget and raise small funds, develop programs, reserve performance space, organize print material, and explore the dynamics of team production. This team-taught course will also be dedicated to sharing cultural forces and encouraging the exchange of attitudes shared historically by all people.
A select performing ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalist with an emphasis on wind ensemble literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college. Audition or permission of instructor required for participation.
The study and performance of chamber literature for all combinations of instruments and voices.
A large performing ensemble of woodwind, brass, percussion instrumentalists, and appropriate auxiliary personnel with an emphasis on live performance for athletic events. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college.
A large performing ensemble consisting of appropriate auxiliary personnel (flags, rifles, sabres, etc.) with an emphasis on live performance.
A large performing ensemble of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on orchestral literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school or junior college. Audition or permission of instructor required for participation.
The study and performance of world literature for all combinations of instruments with an emphasis on music from non-Western cultures.
A performing ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists with an emphasis on concert band literature and live performance. Open to music majors and non-majors with prior instrumental performance experience in high school, junior college, or at the university level. No audition is required for this ensemble and is open to the entire campus community as well as faculty and staff.
The study of performance of literature for all combinations of flutes.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of trumpets.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of horns.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of trombones.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of tubas and euphoniums.
The study and performance of literature for large brass ensemble.
The study and performance of literature for steel band including the traditional styles of soca and calypso music from the Caribbean. Instructor permission required.
The study and performance of literature for all combinations of clarinets.
Music Studio (MUS)
Application of current Music Technology for the N-12 curriculum. Laboratory experience is given in selected software programs appropriate to music education.
A lecture/performance course, rooted in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), designed to enable singers to analyze and perform vocal repertoire in English and Italian. Prerequisite: Open to music majors and minors only.
A lecture/performance course, rooted in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), designed to enable singers to analyze and perform vocal repertoire in French and German.
A general overview of the music industry is the primary objective of the course. Some emphasis will be placed on career options.
This course provides an overview of analog and digital audio, introduces students to basic recording/mixing tools and topics include: microphone and mixer preparation, studio and computing capture/edit. Also addressed: project management, assets, and project.
This course familiarizes students with the techniques and materials for incorporating sound and music in the Wintel and Macintosh multimedia environments. Topics to be addressed will include making music with and without MIDI, sound resources, special effects, commercial libraries and sounds, digital sequencing, authoring environments, and legal issues.
To familiarize students with professional-level music sequencing software, hardware, and techniques. Students will gain practical skills with MIDI recording, playback, and editing.
Internship is a program that provides qualified university students with supervised experience in production practices, management techniques, research applications, personnel matters, and other activities found in the modern music industry. Prerequisites: Completion of the Music Industry Concentration core including College of Business course requirements, permission of the participating business-organization, and approval of the departmental internship coordinator and department chair.
This course introduces students to fundamental techniques and materials for working with studio-quality sound, hardware and software. Topics will be drawn from: MIDI/music networks, graphic notation, MIDI controllers/sequencers, sampling basics, and film and video synchronization fundamentals. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours.
With the guidance and advice of a faculty mentor, Honors Students will identify, and carry out a research project in music. The outcome of the research project will include a written report and formal presentation at the annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior project will be judged and graded by three members of the faculty, chaired by the faculty mentor. Requires permission of department chair.
Application of current Music Technology for the N-12 curriculum. Laboratory experience is given in selected software programs appropriate to music education.
To familiarize students with the techniques and materials for incorporating sound and music in the multimedia environment. Topics to be addressed will include making music with and without MIDI, sound resources, special effects, commercial libraries and sounds, digital sequencing, authoring environments, and legal issues.
This course familiarizes students with professional-level music sequencing software, hardware, and techniques. Students will gain practical skills with MIDI recording, playback, and editing. Instructor permission required.
The Director for Collaborative Keyboard studies will meet with the student enrolled in MUS 585 to assign literature, which will be studied during the semester. Assignments may include several selections with vocalists, as well as collaboration with strings, woodwinds and brass. The goal of the course is to gain practical experience as collaborator studying standard repertoire with a varied group of vocalists and instrumentalists.
The analysis of existing musical works from various genres and the ability to create effective musical arrangements scored only for percussion instruments.
Special topics in Music Technology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours.
Music Theory (MUT)
Integrated course in aural and non-aural music theory including music skills, part writing analysis, counterpoint, sight singing, dictation, keyboard harmony, and computer applications in part writing and ear training.
Elementary part-writing in two, three, and four voices. Sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence.
A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence.
A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence.
This is the first semester of a two semester sequence designed to familiarize students with the rudiments of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical orchestration for 18th, 19th, and 20th century music - particularly emphasizing classical, jazz, pop, and selected world-music styles.
This is the second semester of a two semester sequence designed to familiarize students with the rudiments of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical orchestration for 18th, 19th, and 20th century musics-particularly emphasizing classical, jazz, pop, and selected world-music styles.
Compositional techniques and the writing of original compositions for solo instruments and small ensembles.
Basic baton technique; simple and complex rhythms; score reading; practical choral and instrumental conducting techniques.
Advanced baton technique; psychology of rehearsal; interpretative and conducting techniques for instrumental organization.
Advanced conducting with attention to the harmonic and formal analysis of choral works; special emphasis on performance practice.
The techniques of scoring for the orchestra, band, and small ensembles.
The techniques of scoring for the modern concert wind band. Offered in alternate years.
Original work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered by special arrangement only.
Original work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered by special arrangement only.
The study of elementary improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.
The study of intermediate to advanced improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.
Special topics in music theory and composition. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit when content varies.
Introduction to the techniques of analysis applied to a selection of music literature emphasizing works from the seventeenth century to the middle of the twentieth century.
Practices and principles of teaching music theory, emphasizing most desirable and practical offerings possible. A comparative survey of current systems and materials for teaching music theory and aural skills. Review of materials and methods used in teaching the written music theory sequence and in teaching aural skills (music dictation and sight singing). Includes review of textbooks and technology used in the classroom.
The study of elementary improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.
The study of intermediate to advanced improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.
Faculty
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abend, Robert David | Music | Assistant Professor | BME, Eastern Michigan University MM, Western Michigan University DMA, Michigan State University |
| Bohnet, Andra Cook | Music | Professor | BM, University of The Pacific MM, University of Southern CA PHD, Texas Tech University |
| Durant, David Zell | Music | Professor | BM, University of Florida MM, University of Florida DMA, University of Alabama |
| Franklin, Kip Edward | Music | Associate Professor | BM, Central Michigan University MM, Michigan State University MM, Michigan State University DMA, Michigan State University |
| Heavner, Tracy Lee | Music | Professor | BME, Appalachian State University MME, Appalachian State University DME, University of Northern CO |
| Holm, Robert E. | Music | Professor | BA, Point Loma Nazarene University MM, University of Illinois-Urbana DMA, University of Illinois-Urbana |
| Lee, Doreen Cynthia | Music | Assistant Professor | BA, University of CA-Los Ang MM, Johns Hopkins University DMA, University of Colorado-Boulder |
| Maddox, Clayton | Music | Instructor | BM, University of Alabama MM, University of Memphis DMA, Louisiana State University |
| Moore, Laura M. | Music | Associate Professor | BA, Davidson College MM, Johns Hopkins University MM, University of NC- Greensboro DMA, University of NC- Greensboro |
| Petersen, William Hanks | Music | Associate Professor | BME, Indiana University-Bloomington MM, Indiana University-Bloomington DM, Indiana University-Bloomington |
| Rowell, Thomas Lamar | Music | Professor | BM, Union University MM, Austin Peay State University DMA, Southwestern Bap Theolog Sem |
| Vande Waa, Arie John | Music | Assistant Professor | BM, University of South Alabama MM, University of Alabama DM, University of Alabama |
| Wood, Peter J. | Music | Professor | BS, University of Illinois-Urbana MM, University of Wisconsin-Madis DM, Indiana University-Bloomington |
| Zoghby, Linda V. | Music | Assistant Professor | BM, Florida State University MM, Florida State University |
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I - Written Composition | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following: see footnote table below 1,2 | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| A. Select 3-4 hours from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Math in Society | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Precal Algebra-Trigonometry | ||
| Calculus and Its Applications | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra I | ||
| Differential Equations I | ||
| B. Select 8-10 hours from the following: | 8-10 | |
| Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Lab | ||
| Life Science I and Life Science I Laboratory | ||
| General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | ||
| Life Science II and Life Science II Lab | ||
| General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to A & P I | ||
| Introduction to A & P II | ||
| Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Environmental Geography and Environmental Geography Lab | ||
| Earth and the Environment and Earth and the Environment Lab | ||
| Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Earth History and Earth History Lab | ||
| Ocean Science and Ocean Science Lab | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy and Introduction to Astronomy Lab | ||
| Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Laboratory | ||
| Physics with Algebra-Trig I and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Physics with Algebra -Trig II and Alg-Trig Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| A. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| B. Select three of the following: see footnote table below 4 | 9 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics (see footnote table below) 3 | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics (see footnote table below) 3 | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 (see footnote table below) 3 | ||
| US History since 1877 (see footnote table below) 3 | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area V | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CAS 100 | First Yr Exp - | 2 |
| Total Hours | 37-40 | |
Footnote
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Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II – EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or history (Area IV – HY 101 & HY 102 or HY 121 & HY 122 or HY 135 & HY 136).
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Students must select a six-hour sequence in literature or history. If a literature sequence is selected, choose a 6 hour sequence of EH 215 and EH 216, EH 225 and EH 226, or EH 235 and EH 236.
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Recommended Course
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No more than 6 hours in any one discipline may be counted.