Undergraduate MUS Courses
- MUS:
Music - music theory, music history, keyboarding, etc.
- MUA: Applied Music - private lessons in voice or on an instrument
- MUE: Music Ensembles - Winds Symphony, Collegiate Chorale, Saxophone Quartet, etc.
- CST: Comparative Studies
| MUS 101 | THEORY OF MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Theoretical study of music including written exercises, form and analysis, and harmony. | |
| MUS 102 | THEORY OF MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Theoretical study of music
including written exercises, form and analysis, and harmony. PREREQUISITE: MUS 101, 151. |
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| MUS 103 | THEORY OF MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Theoretical study of music
including written exercises, form and analysis, and harmony PREREQUISITE: MUS 102, 152. |
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| MUS 111 | VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND DICTION (Credits: 1) |
| Vocal English and Italian diction taught with an emphasis on the IPA phonetic language. Discussion and development of vocal technique, terminology, and anatomy. | |
| MUS 112 | VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND DICTION (Credits: 1) |
| Vocal English and Italian
diction taught with an emphasis on the IPA phonetic language.
Discussion and development of vocal technique, terminology, and
anatomy. PREREQUISITE: MUS 111. |
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| MUS 113 | VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND DICTION (Credits: 1) |
| Vocal English and Italian
diction taught with an emphasis on the IPA phonetic language.
Discussion and development of vocal technique, terminology, and
anatomy. PREREQUISITE: MUS 112. |
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| MUS 114 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY (Credits: 3) |
| Study of basic materials, notation, and reading of music for students with little or no previous music training. | |
| MUS 117 | MUSIC LISTENING IV: JAZZ (Credits: 3) |
| Historical survey of jazz and related styles from the late 19th century to the present. | |
| MUS 118 | POPULAR MUSICAL THEATRE (Credits: 3) |
| Survey of popular musical theatre from its origin in classic comic opera to the present. Emphasis on the Broadway musical since the 1940s. | |
| MUS 121 | MUSIC LISTENING (Credits: 2) |
| Listening skills and aural analysis through musical examples from a variety of periods and cultures. Principal styles, genres, and composers of Western music from the middle ages to the present. | |
| MUS 122 | MUSIC LISTENING (Credits: 2) |
| Listening skills and aural
analysis through musical examples from a variety of periods and
cultures. Principal styles, genres, and composers of Western
music from the middle ages to the present. PREREQUISITE: MUS 121. |
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| MUS 125 | BEGINNING PIANO I (Credits: 1) |
| For nonmusic majors, class instruction in basic keyboard skills, rudiments of music theory, and beginning sight reading. | |
| MUS 126 | BEGINNING PIANO II (Credits: 1) |
| Continuation of MUS 125.
Development of additional keyboard skills. Study of melody,
harmony, and rhythm. PREREQUISITE: MUS 125. |
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| MUS 127 | BEGINNING PIANO III (Credits: 1) |
| Continuation of MUS 126. Performance of simple music and application of knowledge of musical elements through performance. | |
| MUS 131 | BEG GUITAR CLASS I (Credits: 1) |
| Focuses on the development of good playing habits through melody and chord playing. Tuning, care of the guitar, and tablature reading covered, various guitar styles demonstrated. Students provide own instruments. Electric guitars not suitable. | |
| MUS 132 | BEG GUITAR CLASS II (Credits: 1) |
| Based on technique covered in MUS 131, this class concentrates on note-reading, more chords, and accompaniment styles. | |
| MUS 133 | BEGINNING GUITAR CLASS III (Credits: 1) |
| Based on technique covered
in MUS 132, this class concentrates on note-reading, more
chords, and accompaniment styles, and some aspects of theory. PREREQUISITE: MUS 132 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. |
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| MUS 155 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction in functional keyboard skills including technique, chord construction and connection, improvisation, harmonization, playing by ear, sight reading, score reading, ensemble playing, and performing repertoire pieces. | |
| MUS 156 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction in functional keyboard skills including technique, chord construction and connection, improvisation, harmonization, playing by ear, sight reading, score reading, ensemble playing, and performing repertoire pieces. | |
| MUS 157 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction in
functional keyboard skills including technique, chord
construction and connection, improvisation, harmonization,
playing by ear, sight reading, score reading, ensemble playing,
and performing repertoire pieces. PREREQUISITE: MUS 156, MUS 102. COREQUISITE: MUS 103. |
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| MUS 201 | MUSIC THEORY (Credits: 3) ↑ |
| Continuation of MUS 101,
102, 103. Part-writing, analysis, and harmony on a more advanced
level. PREREQUISITE: MUS 103, 153. |
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| MUS 202 | MUSIC THEORY (Credits: 3) |
Continuation of MUS
101, 102, 103. Part-writing, analysis, and harmony on a more
advanced level. |
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| MUS 203 | MUSIC THEORY (Credits: 3) |
| Continuation of MUS 101,
102, 103. Part-writing, analysis, and harmony on a more advanced
level. PREREQUISITE: MUS 202, 252. |
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| MUS 214 | MUSIC IN WESTERN CULTURE (Credits: 4) |
| Introduction to the music of Western culture from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis on listening skills; elements of music; major styles, genres, and composers; and cultural context. | |
| MUS 215 | STRING METHODS I (Credits: 1) |
| The study of materials, equipment, and class instruction in basic playing and teaching string instruments. | |
| MUS 216 | STRING METHODS II (Credits: 1) |
| The study of materials,
equipment, and class instruction in basic paying and teaching
string instruments. PREREQUISITE: MUS 215. |
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| MUS 223 | METHODS IN MUSIC MARCHING BANDS (Credits: 3) |
| Materials, techniques, and administration of marching bands in the public school. | |
| MUS 224 | HIGH BRASS METHODS (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction, materials, and pedagogy for trumpet and horn. Instrument music majors only. | |
| MUS 225 | LOW BRASS METHODS (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction.
Materials and pedagogy for trombone and tuba. Instrumental music
education majors only. PREREQUISITE: MUS 224. |
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| MUS 226 | ELEMENTARY BRASS METHODS (Credits: 1) |
| General survey of brass instruments. Vocal and string majors only. | |
| MUS 227 | WOODWIND METHODS I (Credits: 1) |
| The study of materials, equipment, and class instruction in playing and teaching woodwind instruments in public school. | |
| MUS 228 | WOODWIND METHODS II (Credits: 1) |
| The study of materials,
equipment, and class instruction in playing and teaching
woodwind instruments in the public school. PREREQUISITE: MUS 227. |
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| MUS 229 | ELEMENTARY WOODWINDS (Credits: 1) |
| General survey of woodwind instruments for vocal and string methods. String or vocal majors only. | |
| MUS 231 | PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction. Materials and pedagogy. | |
| MUS 251 | SIGHT SINGING AND DICTATION (Credits: 1) |
| Continuation of MUS 151. PREREQUISITE: MUS 103, 153. |
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| MUS 252 | SIGHT SINGING AND DICTATION (Credits: 1) |
| Continuation of MUS 152. PREREQUISITE: MUS 201, 251. |
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| MUS 253 | SIGHT SINGING AND DICTATION (Credits: 1) |
| Continuation of MUS 153. PREREQUISITE: MUS 202, 252. |
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| MUS 255 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
Class instruction in functional keyboard skills. Continuation of MUS 157. |
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| MUS 256 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction in functional keyboard skills. Continuation of MUS 157. | |
| MUS 257 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| Class instruction in
functional keyboard skills. Continuation of MUS 157. PREREQUISITE: MUS 256, MUS 202. - COREQUISITE: MUS 203. |
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| MUS 261 | PRONUNCIATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (Credits: 2) |
| For students of singing. Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to German and French. Includes intensive readings of song lyrics. | |
| MUS 262 | PRONUNCIATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (Credits: 2) |
| For students of singing. Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to German and French. Includes intensive readings of song lyrics. | |
| MUS 281 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I (Credits: 1) |
| Basic fundamental scales and principles associated with the jazz tradition. Includes the study and performance of the blues, minor pentatonic, minor seventh, and major scales. | |
| MUS 282 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION II (Credits: 1) |
| Study and performance of the cycle of fifths through technical jazz exercises designed to complement the highly syncopated rhythms and nondiatonic melodies found in the music of the Bebop era. | |
| MUS 283 | JAZZ IMPROVISATION III (Credits: 1) |
| Introduces popular jazz riffs that have become standard practice among jazz artists of all periods and focuses on grace notes, diminished scales, diminished whole-tone scales, and transcribed jazz solos. | |
| MUS 284 | ADVANCED JAZZ IMPROV (Credits: 1) |
| Introduces both the technical and psychological artistic approach to sound production relating to jazz music and examines important recordings from various periods of jazz history. | |
| MUS 290 | AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC: AMERICA AND BEYOND (Credits: 4) |
| Survey of the development of African American music from a historical, sociological, and cultural perspective. Included will be an analysis of the genres, influences, and impact on American and world culture. | |
| MUS 311 | HISTORY OF MUSIC (Credits: 3) ↑ |
| From ancient and medieval
periods through the 20th century. PREREQUISITE: MUS 103, MUS 121, MUS 153. |
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| MUS 312 | HISTORY OF MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| From ancient and medieval
periods through the 20th century. PREREQUISITE: MUS 103, 122, 153. |
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| MUS 313 | HISTORY OF MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| From ancient and medieval
periods through the 20th century. PREREQUISITE: MUS 103, 122, 153. |
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| MUS 323 | INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION METHODS I (Credits: 2) |
| Foundations of
instrumental music education PREREQUISITE: MUS 103, MUS 153. |
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| MUS 324 | INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION METHODS II (Credits: 2) |
| This course will build on
issues raised in MUS 323 and cover techniques, materials, and
methods for the school instrumental music program. PREREQUISITE: MUS 323. |
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| MUS 325 | INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION METHODS III (Credits: 2) |
| This course will equip
prospective teachers and future instrumental conductors with
practical and artistical applications, pedagogical techniques,
materials, methods, and literature for school instrumental music
programs PREREQUISITE: MUS 323 AND 324. |
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| MUS 327 | CHORAL METHODS I (Credits: 2) |
| Materials and methods for
choral music education students with primary focus on elementary
and middle school settings. PREREQUISITE: MUS 335. |
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| MUS 328 | MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Credits: 3) |
| Materials, techniques,
organization, and administration of vocal and general music
programs in the public school. Reading components and teaching
strategies included PREREQUISITE: MUS 203, 253. |
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| MUS 329 | CHORAL METHODS II (Credits: 2) |
| Materials and methods for
choral general music students with primary focus on junior high
and high school settings. PREREQUISITE: MUS 327. |
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| MUS 330 | CHORAL METHODS III (Credits: 2) |
| Materials and methods for
choral general music students with primary focus on high school
settings. PREREQUISITE: MUS 329. |
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| MUS 335 | BASIC CONDUCTING (Credits: 2) |
| Basic baton technique and
score reading for choral and instrumental conducting. PREREQUISITE: MUS 102, 152. |
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| MUS 336 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I (Credits: 2) |
| This course is designed to
enable the student to develop basic knowledge and skills
relating to conducting instrumental ensembles in a variety of
settings. Combination of lecture, seminar, and lab. PREREQUISITE: MUS 335. |
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| MUS 339 | CHORAL CONDUCTING I (Credits: 2) |
| This course is designed to
enable the student to develop basic knowledge and skills
relating to conducting choral ensembles in a variety of levels
and settings. Combination of lecture, seminar, and lab. PREREQUISITE: MUS 335. |
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| MUS 340 | CHORAL CONDUCTING II (Credits: 2) |
| This course is designed to
enable the student to develop intermediate knowledge and skills
relating to conducting choral ensembles in a variety of levels
and settings. Combination of lecture, seminar, and lab. PREREQUISITE: MUS 339. |
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| MUS 341 | CHORAL CONDUCTING III (Credits: 2) |
| This course is designed to
enable the student to develop advanced knowledge and skills
relating to conducting choral ensembles in a variety of levels
and settings. Combination of lecture, seminar, and lab. PREREQUISITE: MUS 340. |
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| MUS 342 | FORM & ANALYSIS (Credits: 3) |
| Harmonic and formal
analysis: motive, phrase, periods, and binary and ternary forms. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203, 253. |
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| MUS 343 | ORCHESTRATION (Credits: 2) |
| Tone quality and ranges of
orchestral instruments; voice qualities and ranges of choral
ensembles; and written assignments in each area. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203. |
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| MUS 355 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| This course provides vocal
music education majors with functional and technical keyboard
skills needed for successful choral music classroom instruction. PREREQUISITE: MUS 257-(KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP). |
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| MUS 356 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| This course provides vocal
music education majors with functional and technical keyboard
skills needed for successful choral music classroom instruction. PREREQUISITE: MUS 355-(KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP). |
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| MUS 357 | KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP (Credits: 1) |
| This course provides vocal
music education majors with functional and technical keyboard
skills needed for successful choral music classroom instruction. PREREQUISITE: MUS 356-(KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP). |
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| MUS 365 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING GEN MUSIC IN K-6 (Credits: 4) |
| Materials and methods for teaching general music in grades K-6. Laboratory session required in addition to regular class meeting times for the purpose of developing skills in sight singing and in the use of traditional classroom instruments. | |
| MUS 371 | COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Creative writing in
smaller forms for a variety of media. Includes the exploration
of various composition styles. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203. |
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| MUS 372 | COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Creative writing in
smaller forms for a variety of media. PREREQUISITE: MUS 371. |
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| MUS 373 | COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Creative writing in
smaller forms for a variety of media. Includes the exploration
of various composition styles. PREREQUISITE: MUS 372. |
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| MUS 381 | ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Composition using
electronically generated and manipulated sounds. Includes a
historical survey of styles and an exploration of tape and
synthesizer techniques. PREREQUISITE: MUS 373. |
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| MUS 382 | ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Composition using
electronically generated and manipulated sounds. Includes a
historical survey of styles and an exploration of tape and
synthesizer techniques. PREREQUISITE: MUS 381. |
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| MUS 383 | ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Composition using
electronically generated and manipulated sounds. Includes a
historical survey of styles and an exploration of tape and
synthesizer techniques. PREREQUISITE: MUS 382. |
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| MUS 414 | INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN MUSIC (Credits: 3) ↑ |
| Methods of scholarly
investigation in music history, theory, and education; music
bibliography; emphasis on individual projects and reports. PREREQUISITE: MUS 122. |
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| MUS 416 | PIANO PEDAGOGY I (Credits: 3) |
| History of piano pedagogy.
Overview of the teaching and learning process. Study of methods
and materials for use with students of various age groups during
their first years of piano studies. PREREQUISITE: MUS 122, MUS 103, AND MUS 153 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. |
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| MUS 417 | PIANO PEDAGOGY II (Credits: 3) |
| Investigation of
individual and group procedures for teaching, rhythm, music
reading, pianistic technique, elementary improvisation, and
artistic expression. Discussion of repertoire and anthologies. PREREQUISITE: MUS 316 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. |
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| MUS 420 | OPERA PRODUCTION AND COACHING (Credits: 2) |
| For advanced singers in the production of opera; culminates in public performance. Individual coaching for major role assignment. Study and involvement in technical areas of production: set design, building, properties, and costumes. May include participation in Dayton Opera productions. | |
| MUS 424 | HISTORY OF MUSIC THEORY (Credits: 3) |
| Survey of music theory
from Jean Phillippe Rameau to the present. Traces lines of
thought that have had significant influence on musical study in
the 20th century. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203, 313. |
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| MUS 425 | SENIOR THEORY SEMINAR (Credits: 3) |
| In depth study of selected topics in Music Theory. Students will be involved in individual faculty-directed projects which culminate in a class presentation and a research paper. | |
| MUS 430 | IMPROVING READING THROUGH THE MUSIC CONTENT AREA (Credits: 4.5) |
| This course provides multi-age music teachers with reading and writing strategies to help solve problems encountered in grades K-12. Language art skills and strategies are taught to help students communicate more effectively across the curriculum. | |
| MUS 433 | CANON AND FUGUE (Credits: 3) |
| Selection of and research
in some of the problems in vocal and instrumental teaching and
supervision. PREREQUISITE: MUS 303, 432. |
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| MUS 435 | STUDIES IN MUSIC LITERATURE (Credits: 3) |
| Courses in various aspects
of the literature of music, such as Symphonic Literature or
Chamber Literature, or focusing on a composer or nationality.
Topics vary. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203, 253, 313. |
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| MUS 436 | COUNTERPOINT (Credits: 3) |
| Introduction to contrapuntal techniques. Exercises in species counterpoint, imitation and fugal devices. Analysis of examples from the Renaissance to the 20th century. | |
| MUS 441 | PEDAGOGY (Credits: 1) |
| Fundamental problems involved in studio teaching. Critical analysis of teaching materials. Observation and practice in private teaching required. | |
| MUS 442 | PEDAGOGY (Credits: 1) |
| Fundamental problems
involved in studio teaching. Critical analysis of teaching
materials. Observation and practice in private teaching
required. PREREQUISITE: MUS 441. |
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| MUS 443 | VOCAL PEDAGOGY I (Credits: 2) |
| This course is designed to
make students familiar with physiological and psychological
aspects of voice so they will better understand their own
instruments and will be better equipped to teach others. PREREQUISITE: MUS 243 OR MUA 223. |
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| MUS 444 | VOCAL PEDAGOGY II (Credits: 2) |
| A continuation of the
physiological and psychological aspects of vocal student
presented in MUS 443. PREREQUISITE: MUS 443. |
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| MUS 446 | MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Includes critical analysis
of representative works from major composers. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203 AND MUS 313. |
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| MUS 447 | BAROQUE MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Includes critical analysis
of representative works from major composers. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203 AND MUS 313. |
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| MUS 448 | CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Includes critical analysis
of representative works from major composers. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203 AND MUS 313. |
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| MUS 451 | PIANO LITERATURE (Credits: 3) |
| Historical survey of music
for piano from origins in clavichord and harpsichord in the
Renaissance through the 20th century. PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR OR SENIOR STANDING AS PIANO MAJOR OR CONCENTRATION, OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR. |
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| MUS 452 | PIANO LITERATURE (Credits: 3) |
| Historical survey of music
for piano from origins in clavichord and harpsichord in the
Renaissance through the 20th century. PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR OR SENIOR STANDING AS PIANO MAJOR OR CONCENTRATION, OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR. |
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| MUS 453 | PIANO LITERATURE (Credits: 3) |
| Historical survey of music
for piano from origins in clavichord and harpsichord in the
Renaissance through the 20th century. PREREQUISITE: JUNIOR OR SENIOR STANDING AS PIANO MAJOR OR CONCENTRATION, OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR. |
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| MUS 455 | VOCAL LITERATURE (Credits: 3) |
| Survey of vocal literature
from the 18th through the 20th century emphasizing German
lieder, French melodie, English and American art songs, opera,
and oratorio. For music majors only. PREREQUISITE: MUS 313. |
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| MUS 456 | VOCAL LITERATURE (Credits: 3) |
| Survey of vocal literature
from the 18th through the 20th century emphasizing German
lieder, French melodie, English and American art songs, opera,
and oratorio. For music majors only. PREREQUISITE: MUS 455. |
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| MUS 457 | VOCAL LITERATURE (Credits: 3) |
| Survey of vocal literature
from the 18th through the 20th century emphasizing German
lieder, French melodie, English and American art songs, opera,
and oratorio. For music majors only. PREREQUISITE: MUS 456. |
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| MUS 461 | AMERICAN MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Music in the United States
from 1620 to the present, with emphasis on national idioms and
native composition. PREREQUISITE: MUS 121, 122; 201, 202, 203. |
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| MUS 465 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MUSIC (Credits: 3) |
| Study of computer
technology and music software applications. Emphasis is placed
upon using MIDI for electronic score notation, sequencing, and
basic courseware design. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203, MUS 253. |
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| MUS 471 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Creative writing that
encompasses a variety of media and forms. Includes style
exploration and the development of a personal style. PREREQUISITE: MUS 201, 301. |
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| MUS 472 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Creative writing
encompassing a variety of media and forms.Study will include
style exploration and the development of a personal style. PREREQUISITE: MUS 471. |
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| MUS 473 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION (Credits: 3) |
| Creative writing that
encompasses a variety of media and forms. Includes style
exploration and the development of a personal style. PREREQUISITE: MUS 203, 303, 472. |
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| MUS 480 | WORKSHOPS IN MUSIC (Credits: 1 TO 4) |
| Study of selected special topics or problems in music, or special areas of music teaching. Titles vary. | |
| MUS 481 | ADVANCED STUDIES IN SPECIAL SUBJECTS (Credits: 1 TO 6) |
| Directed research. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory. ↑ | |
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