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MUS 1100 - Rudiments of Music

Fall, Spring, Summer This course will be a study of basic visual and aural skills of music and their application to music comprehension. Written concepts to be covered in the class include naming and identifying notes, major and minor scales and key signatures, simple and compound meters, intervals, and triads. The class will also include introduction to aural dictation and keyboard skills.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 1101 - Guitar Ensemble

Fall, Spring Instrumental music organization open by audition to students who play guitar. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 1103 - University Choir

Fall, Spring Vocal music organization open by audition to all University students who qualify. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 1104 - University Band

Fall, Spring Instrumental music organization open by audition to all University students who play appropriate instruments. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 1105 - Symphony Orchestra

Fall, Spring Instrumental music organization open by audition to students who play appropriate instruments. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Other hours

MUS 1106 - Men's Chorus

Fall, Spring Vocal music organization open by audition to all university students who qualify. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Other hours

MUS 1107 - Women's Chorus

Fall, Spring Vocal music organization open by audition to all University students who qualify. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.500 Lab hours

MUS 1109 - Opera Workshop

Fall, Spring An organization that stages scenes or complete works from opera and Broadway theater, open by audition to all University students. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lab hours

MUS 1111 - Chamber Music

Fall, Spring, Summer Small performing ensembles of voices and/ or instruments.Performance literatureselected from repertoire appropriate to each ensemble.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1112 - Class Piano I

Fall, Spring This class will provide a basis of keyboard musicianship with the objective of learning to read and play piano music and introduce the student to fundamentals of theory, musical structure, and beginning piano literature. Block I of the Piano Proficiency exam will be covered including scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and harmonization.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 1113 - Class Piano II

Fall, Spring This class will provide a basis of keyboard musicianship with the objective of learning to read and play piano music and introduce the student to fundamentals of theory, musical structure, and beginning piano literature. Block II of the Piano Proficiency Exam will be covered including scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, harmonization, and memorization of selected pieces. Prerequisite: Class Piano I
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours


MUS 1114 - Class Piano III

Fall, Spring This class will provide a basis of keyboard with the objective of learning to read and play piano music and introduce the student to fundamentals of theory, musical structure, and beginning piano literature. Block III of the Piano Proficiency Exam will be covered including scales, arpeggios, transposition, reading an a capello open score, and sight reading. Prerequisite: Class Piano II
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 1115 - Voice Class

Fall, Spring Vocal instruction for non-vocal music majors to include a foundation in healthy vocal technique, stage presence, an introduction to the elements of music, and preparation of assigned songs.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 1185 - Applied Music Lab

Fall, Spring Music majors enrolled in Applied Music must register for Applied Music Lab. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Other hours

MUS 1207 - Jazz Ensemble

Fall, Spring An instrumental music organization open to all college students who have an ability to play an appropriate instrument. Membership is determined by audition. Organization rehearses and performs popular, rock and jazz music for its own musical development and to satisfy requests on and off the campus. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1208 - Mariachi Ensemble

Fall, Spring Instrumental and vocal music organization open by audition to all college students who have the ability to sing or play an appropriate instrument. The organization rehearses and performs traditional Mariachi music at numerous on- and off-campus occasions. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 1221 - Class Piano for Non-Majors

Fall, Spring Piano instruction for students who have no previous training in piano. May be used to satisfy the minimum piano requirements for non-pianist music majors. Three class hours a week. Instructional fee: $10.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Other hours

MUS 1223 - Class Voice for Non-Majors

Fall, Spring Vocal instruction for students who have no previous training in voice. May be used to satisfy the voice requirements for non-vocal music majors. Three class hours a week with outside preparation of materials for examination. Instructional fee: $10.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1225 - Class Guitar

Fall, Spring Basic instruction in guitar to include music reading, tuning of the instrument, elementary chord structures and fingering and strumming techniques. An acoustic instrument is required for this course. Instructional fee: $10.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1226 - Class Guitar

Fall, Spring Continuation of MUS 1225. An acoustic instrument is required for this course. Prerequisite: MUS 1225. Instructional fee: $10.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1227 - Level-Two Class Guitar

Fall, Spring Continuation of MUS 1226. An acoustic instrument is required for this course. Prerequisite: MUS 1226. Instructional fee: $10.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1228 - Level Two Class Guitar

Fall, Spring Continuation of MUS 1227. An acoustic instrument is required for this course. Prerequisite: MUS 1227. Instructional fee: $10.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1231 - Applied Piano

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1233 - Applied Voice

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1235 - Applied Percussion

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1237 - Applied Harp

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1241 - Applied Trumpet

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1243 - Applied French Horn

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1245 - Applied Trombone

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1247 - Applied Baritone Horn

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1249 - Applied Tuba

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1261 - Applied Violin

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1263 - Applied Viola

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1265 - Applied Cello

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1267 - Applied String Bass

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1269 - Applied Guitar

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1271 - Applied Flute

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1275 - Applied Clarinet

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1277 - Applied Saxophone

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1279 - Applied Bassoon

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 1307 - Music Appreciation

Fall, Spring, Summer An introductory course in the elements, forms and stylistic eras in music. This course meets the Other Humanities option (Group 4) of the University core curriculum requirements in humanities.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1308 - Mexican Folk Music

Fall, Spring An historical survey of Mexican folk music from its origins in ancient Mexican cultures through modern times. Course content will include authentic audio and video tape recordings as well as performance of live music. This course meets the Other Humanities option (Group 4) of the University core curriculum requirements, Section A. Humanities.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 1309 - World Music

Fall, Spring, Summer A study of musical traditions of the world including Africa, North America, North America, Japan, India, Central and South America. This course will cover the historical background of each country, elements of music and basic terminology, specific ensembles, musicians, instrument makers, and other participants of the musical traditions studied, instrumentation, overall form, and main characteristics of the music genres.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 2113 - Aural Skills I

As Scheduled A lab developing ear-training skills, including sight-singing and music dictation.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.500 Lab hours

MUS 2115 - Aural Skills II

As Scheduled A lab developing ear-training skills, including sight-singing and music dictation. This course is a continuation of MUS 2113. Prerequisite: MUS 2113 with a grade of "C" or higher
1.000 Credit Hours
2.500 Lab hours

MUS 2120 - Diction

Spring of alternate (even-numbered) years This course will undertake in-depth study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, formancy and placement of vowel and consonant sounds, and principles of pronunciation in Italian, German, French and English through readings and standard art song literature.
1.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 2122 - Class Percussion

Spring Class instruction in the rudiments of performance on and care of a variety of basic percussion instruments.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours

MUS 2123 - Brass Meths & Mats

Fall Class instruction in the rudiments of performance and care of brass instruments.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Other hours

MUS 2124 - Class Woodwinds

Spring Class instruction in the rudiments of performance and care of woodwind instruments.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours

MUS 2125 - String Meths & Mats

Fall Class instruction in the rudiments of performance and care of standard orchestral string instruments.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours

MUS 2127 - Song Literature

Spring of alternate (odd-numbered) years This course covers two topics, a half semester each and may be team-taught. The first involves song literature appropriate to young students in grades seven through 12, how to select a song for each grade level, and how to select the proper key for individual students, including the male adolescent unchanged and changing voice. The second topic is a traditional brief survey of art songs in Italian, German and French. Students will be expected to make class presentations. Knowledge of diction and the International Phonetic Alphabet is recommended.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lab hours

MUS 2201 - Music Literature

Fall, Spring, A survey of the literature of music for all media from earliest Greek music to contemporary works. A chronological study of the principal composers, their works and the development of music in relation to simultaneous historical developments. This course is designed specifically for majors and minors.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 2212 - Music Theory I

Fall, Spring This course will include a study of standard notation, meter types, conducting gestures, tonality, intervals, scales, modes, key signatures, "moveable do" solfege, species counterpoint in quasi-16th century style, figured bass procedures, triads, seventh chord types, and chord inversions. Prerequisite: MUS 1100-Rudiments of Music.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 2213 - Aural Skills I

Fall, Spring This course focuses on sight singing, ear training, melody singing, basic keyboard skills, singing duets, and singing and playing at the beginning level. It includes note reading in treble and bass clefs, note values, major and minor scales, intervals, diatonic melodies with stepwise motion and a few leaps in the tonic and dominant triads, and basic elements of interpretation and form. Prerequisite: MUS 110-Rediments of Music.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 2214 - Music Theory II

Fall, Spring This course will include a study of resolving dominant sevenths, cadence types, embellishing tones, four-part (SATB) scoring, figured bass realization, chorale harmonization, dominant substitutions, pre-dominant chords, six-four chord types, submediant and mediant triads, phrase and harmonic period structure, and sequence types. Prerequisite: Music Theory I
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 2215 - Aural Skills II

Fall, Spring This course focuses on sight singing, ear training, melody singing, rhythmic reading, keyboard skills, singing duets, and singing and playing at the intermediate level. It includes major and minor scales, all ascending and descending intervals, diatonic melodies with stepwise motion and skips in the tonic, dominant, and subdominant triads, major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads, basic cadential progressions, and elements of interpretation and form. Prerequisite: Aural Skills I
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 2301 - Music Literature I

Fall A survey of the literature of music for all media from earliest Greek music to contemporary works. A chronological study of the principal composers, their works and the development of music in relation to simultaneous historical developments. A course designed specifically for majors and minors. This course meets the Other Humanities option (Group 4) of the University core curriculum requirements, Section A. Humanities.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3102 - Guitar Ensemble

Fall, Spring Instrumental music organization open by audition to students who play guitar. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 3104 - University Choir

Fall, Spring Vocal music organization open by audition to all University students who qualify. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
6.000 Other hours

MUS 3105 - University Band

Fall, Spring Instrumental music organization open by audition to all University students who play appropriate instruments. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
6.000 Other hours

MUS 3106 - Symphony Orchestra

Fall, Spring Instrumental music organization open by audition to students who play appropriate instruments. Each course may be repeated any number of times; however, only four hours of each course will count toward a degree.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Other hours

MUS 3113 - Aural Skills III

As Scheduled A lab developing ear-training skills, including sight-singing and music dictation. This course is a continuation of MUS 2115. Prerequisite: MUS 2115 with a grade of "C" or higher.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.500 Lab hours

MUS 3118 - Piano Repertoire

Fall, Spring Course content includes a study of the solo and chamber music repertoire for the piano. The intent is for the student to develop a useful annotated listing, including difficulty level, of some of the major works considered to be essential standard repertoire from various stylistic periods, to develop an understanding of pedagogical issues and performance practice for those works, and, where appropriate, to gain a performer's level of familiarity with the major works for the own instrument.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3119 - Woodwind Repertoire

Fall, Spring Course content includes a study of the solo, ensemble (within the instrumental family), and chamber music (mixed instrumentation) repertoire for each of the woodwind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxaphone). The intent is for the student to develop a useful annotated listing, including difficulty level, of some of the major works considered to be essential standard repertoire from various stylistic periods, to develop an understanding of pedagogical isssues and performance practice for those works, and, where appropriate, to gain a performer's level of familiarity with the major works for their own instrument.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3120 - String Repertoire

Fall, Spring Course content includes a study of the solo, ensemble (within the instrumental family), and chamber music (mixed instrumentation) repertoire for traditional instruments in the String family. The intent is for the student to develop a useful annotated listing, including difficulty level, of some of the major works considered to be essential standard repertoire from various stylistic periods, to develop an understanding of pedagogical issues and performance practice for those works, and, where appropriate, to gain a performer's level of familiarity with the major works for their ownn instrument.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3121 - Vocal Diagnosis

Fall A study of the diagnosis and classification of selected vocal dysfunctions. Building skills and discovery of appropriate therapeutic mechanisms for their correction. Vocal health required for students pursuing teaching certification who have a major instrument of voice or piano. Prerequisite: MUS 2314 with a grade of "C" or higher.
1.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 3122 - Choral Repertoire

Fall, Spring Course content centers on literature appropriate to junior high and senior high treble, tenor-bass, and mixed choirs. Topics include the University Interscholastic League prescribed music lists and contest rules, other sources on literature, and how to select and edit music for various grade levels and stages of vocal maturity, and music appropriate for the changing voice. Prerequisite: Upper-level study in music or permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3123 - Brass Repertoire

Fall, Spring Course content includes a study of the solo, ensemble (within the instrumental family), and chamber music (mixed instrumentation) repertoire for traditional instruments of the Brass family. The intent is for the student to develop a useful annotated listing, including difficulty level, of some of the major works considered to be essential standard repertoire from various stylistic periods, to develop an understanding of pedagogical issues and performance practice for those works, and, where appropriate, to gain a performer's level of familiarity of the major works for their own instrument.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3124 - Percussion Repertoire

Fall, Spring Course content includes a study of the solo and chamber music repertoire for percussion instruments. The intent is for the student to develop a useful annotated listing, including difficulty level, of some of the major works considered to be essential standard repertoire from various stylistic periods, to develop and understanding of pedagogical issues and performance practice for those works, and where appropriate, to gain a performer's level of familiarity with the major works for their own instrument.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3125 - Vocal Pedagogy

Fall, Spring This course has as its goal teaching students to semantic system for referring to the vocal gesture of singing, an exposition of the mechanism & technique of the singing apparatus, and a review of the elements of how to learn and perform a song from warm-up artistry. Laboratory experience includes teaching beginning vocal techniques to individual students and small groups. Prerequisite: Upper level study or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3186 - Junior Recital

Fall, Spring Music majors enrolled in Applied Music must register for Applied Music Lab. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
.5 Contact hours per week

MUS 3207 - Instrumental Conducting

Fall, Spring This course is designed to develop the student's ability to conduct rehearsals and performances of instrumental ensembles. Topics of study include: empathetic gestural communication, effective rehearsal techniques, ability to perceive and correct errors in ensemble performance, ability to deal with advanced literature and conducting problems, develop analytical techniques and musicianship. Prerequisite: Theory IV and successful completion of Block II of the Piano Proficiency Exam.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3208 - Jazz Ensemble

Fall, Spring An instrumental music organization open to all college students who have an ability to play an appropriate instrument. Membership is determined by audition. Organization rehearses and performs popular, rock and jazz music for its own musical development and to satisfy requests on and off the campus. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Other hours

MUS 3209 - Choral Conducting

Fall, Spring This course is designed to develop the student's ability to conduct rehearsals and performances of choral ensembles. Topics of study include: empathetic gestural communication, effective rehearsal techniques, ability to perceive and correct errors in ensemble performance, ability to deal with advanced literature and conducting problems, develop analytical techniques and musicianship. Prerequisite: Theory IV and successful completion of Block II of the Piano Proficiency Exam.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Other hours

MUS 3210 - Mariachi Ensemble

Fall, Spring Instrumental and vocal music organization open by audition to all college students who have the ability to sing or play an appropriate instrument. The organization rehearses and performs traditional Mariachi music at numerous on- and off-campus occasions. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lab hours

MUS 3211 - Instrumental Pedagogy

Fall, Spring Course content includes knowledge of pedagogical methods and materials related to individual and group instruction in the student's principal performing medium. Includes study of the interrelationship between performance and teaching; knowledge of applicable solo, ensemble, and pedagogical literature; and the ability to apply musicianship skills to the teaching process. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3212 - Music Theory III

Fall, Spring This course will include a study of secondary function, four-two chords, phrase rhythmic and motive analysis, compound melody, modulation methods, Binary and Ternary forms, Modal mixture, Altered chords, Neopolitan sixth and Augmented sixth chord types, and composition projects. Prerequisite: Music Theory II.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3213 - Aural Skills III

Fall, Spring The course focuses on sight singing, ear training, melody singing, rhythmic reading, keyboard skills, singing duets, and singing and playing at the intermediate-advanced level. It includes major and minor scales and arpeggios in the treble, bass, and alto clefs, all chords of the tonality, skips of the diatonic intervals up to an octave chromatic neighbors, basic modulation, 7th chords, harmonic progressions, and elements of interpretation and form. Prerequisite: Aural Skills II
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3214 - Music Theory IV

Fall, Spring The course is a study of extended tonal techniques including sets and set classes, serialism, twelve-tone row matrix, chromatic modulation, 20th century techniques: modes, scales (whole-tone, pentatonic, octonic, blues), and composition projects. Also included is a study of formal organization: variation forms, rondo, sonata forms, song form, and concerto form. Prerequisite: Music Theory III.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3215 - Aural Skills IV

Fall, Spring The course focuses on sight singing, ear training, melody singing, rhythmic reading, keyboard skills, singing duets, and singing and playing at the advanced level. It includes melodies with chromatic tones, modulations, skips, complex rhythms, chromatic neighbors and passing tones, modulations to the relative major and the dominant, frequent chromatic alterations, skips larger than an octave, skips to chromatic notes, secondary dominants, Augmented sixth and Neopolitan chords, and advanced elements of interpretation and form. Prerequisite: Aural Skills III
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lab hours

MUS 3216 - Elementary Music

Fall, Spring, Summer Designed for Music Education majors planning to teach music in elementary schools, this course provides knowledge and experiences aimed at improving the student's understanding, skills, and confidence as a teacher and musician. A major component of this course is the development of methods vital to the educator as a manager of classroom discipline and primary agent of learning in the music environment. Prerequisite: Junior Standing
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3217 - Secondary Music

Fall, Spring, Summer Designed for Music Education majors planning to teach music in secondary schools, this course provides knowledge and experiences aimed at improving the student's understanding skills, and confidence as a teacher, musician, and conductor. A major component of this course is the development of methods vital to the educator as a manager of classroom discipline and primary agent of learning in the music environment. Prerequisite: Junior Standing
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3221 - Secondary Choral Methods

Fall, Spring This course is required for all choral and keyboard majors and is designed to prepare the student for successful entry-level teaching. Topics for study include the organization and administration of the secondary choral program, the male and female adolescent voice, and techniques and materials for the teaching of music reading. Also included will be strategies for preparing students for University Interscholastic League sight reading contests. Teaching presentations require keyboard ability. Prerequisites: Completed Second-Year Theory (Theory IV) and Block II of the Piano Proficiency examination.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3232 - Applied Piano

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3234 - Applied Voice

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3236 - Applied Percussion

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3238 - Applied Harp

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3242 - Applied Trumpet

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3244 - Applied French Horn

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3246 - Applied Trombone

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3248 - Applied Baritone Horn

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3250 - Applied Tuba

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3262 - Applied Violin

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3264 - Applied Viola

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3268 - Applied String Bass

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3270 - Applied Guitar

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3274 - Applied Oboe

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3276 - Applied Clarinet

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3278 - Applied Saxophone

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3280 - Applied Bassoon

Fall, Spring Private instruction in the concentration of the student's major area. Credit is earned on the basis of a one hour weekly lesson and two hours minimum daily practice for two hours credit. Applied music fee: two-semester hour course, $35; four semester hour course, $60. Each course may be repeated four times for credit.
2.000 Credit Hours
1.0 weekly contact hour plus applied lab recital attendance and concerts/recitals

MUS 3301 - History Of Music

Every Summer I of even-numbered years Advanced study of the evolution of the musical art from its beginnings through the Baroque era. Prerequisites: MUS 2301 and MUS 2302.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3302 - History Of Music

Every Summer I of even-numbered years Continuation of MUS 3301. Prerequisite: MUS 3301.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3307 - Women In Music

As Scheduled The course introduces students to women composers in Western Culture from Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) to the present. Course content includes biographical information, contributions to music, and listening. This course provides an opportunity for students to learn about artistically creative women as well as the elements, structure, and appreciation of music and musical styles.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 3311 - Mus Ed Elementary

Every Summer I of even-numbered years Basic elements of music with appropriate techniques and principles of singing, playing, moving and listening to music. Not for music majors. This course meets the other Humanities option (Group 4) of the University core curriculum requirements in Humanities. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 4107 - Men's Chorus

Fall, Spring Vocal music organization open by audition to all university students who qualify. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.500 Lab hours

MUS 4108 - Women's Chorus

Fall, Spring Vocal music organization open by audition to all University students who qualify. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.500 Lab hours

MUS 4110 - Opera Workshop

Fall, Spring An organization that stages scenes or complete works from opera and Broadway theater, open by audition to all University students. Each course may be repeated any number of times.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lab hours

MUS 4112 - Chamber Music

Fall, Spring, Summer Small performing ensembles of voices and/ or instruments. Performance literature selected from repertoire appropriate to each ensemble.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Other hours

MUS 4201 - Form & Analysis

Spring Historical development of form and consideration of balance, symmetry and the principles of musical structure, analysis of phrase structure, simple part forms, variation forms and contrapuntal forms. Special consideration of the sonata-allegro form as found in the symphony, concerto and sonata. Prerequisite: MUS 2314.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

MUS 4203 - Orchestration & Arr

Every Summer I of even-numbered years Techniques of scoring and editing music for band, orchestra and instrumental ensembles, ranges, timbres, voicing and limitations of the instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 2314.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours

MUS 4208 - Conducting II

Fall Advanced baton technique. Continuation of instruction begun in MUS 3207, with emphasis on gestural communication and score study. Prerequisites: MUS 3207 and junior standing in music.

2.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Other hours

MUS 4212 - Choral Arranging

Students learn homophonic and contrapuntal techniques for arranging choral music in two to eight voice parts, and study the characteristics of male and female voices in grades six through 12. Prerequisites: MUS 2314 and junior standing in music.
2.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours