Undergraduate 2020-2021

MUS 100 Recitals, Concerts and Productions

Each semester, students will attend Common Hour Convocations plus a minimum of 5 concerts or productions in which they do not perform. S/U Graded.
0

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 104 Foundations of Music Theory

A rigorous curriculum that focuses on the foundational elements of music theory including clef reading, calligraphy, rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, key signatures, triads and diatonic chords. Extensive work in ear training and sight singing.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 113 Music Theory I

Introduction to basic diatonic harmony, phrase structure, analysis, period form and four part writing in root position. Weekly keyboard labs reinforce the coursework.
3

Prerequisites

MUS 104 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 114 Aural Skills and Sight Singing I

Exercises in sight singing, rhythmic reading and dictation. Sight singing of diatonic melodies, intervals, triads. Performance of rhythmic reading exercises. Ear training includes intervals, triad types, diatonic melodies, cadences and rhythmic dictation.
1

Prerequisites

MUS 104 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 115 Music Theory II

Introduction to harmony through four-part writing. Principles of harmonic progression, modulation, diatonic seventh chords and secondary dominants are included. Analysis of Binary and Ternary forms. Weekly keyboard labs reinforce the written material.
3

Prerequisites

(MUS 113 and MUS 114 with a minimum grade of C-)

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 116 Aural Skills and Sight Singing II

Exercises in sight singing, rhythmic reading and dictation. Sight singing of diatonic, modulating and chromatic melodies. Performance of rhythmic reading exercises which include syncopation and asymmetrical meters. Dictation includes diatonic chord progressions, diatonic and chromatic melodies, seventh chords, and rhythmic dictation with syncopation, and meters including 5/8 and 7/8.
1

Prerequisites

(MUS 113 and MUS 114 with a minimum grade of C-)

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 136 Performance Study in Jazz

Individual instruction on technique, performance practice, and literature for performance majors.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 140 Introduction to Music

A non-technical course on the enjoyment and appreciation of music for students with little or no background. Course will be devoted to listening and discussion of assigned listening.
3

Course Attribute

LC3a-Arts and GT Arts

MUS 143 Musical Styles and Context

Music in its historical and cultural contexts: stylistic development and connections to the other arts. Intended for majors and musically literate non majors with a knowledge of basic music theory.
3

Course Attribute

LC3a-Arts and GT Arts

MUS 150 History of Rock and Roll

This course is an appreciation and social history of American popular musical culture from its beginning to the present.
3

Course Attribute

LC3a-Arts and LC8-US Multicultural Studies and GT Arts

MUS 160 Class Piano I

An introduction to functional keyboard skills for students with little or no background in piano.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 161 Class Piano II

For music majors continuing to develop reading skills, technique and style necessary for playing elementary piano music.
1

Prerequisites

MUS 160 with a minimum grade of C-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 170 Performance Study

Individual instruction on technique, performance, and literature for performance majors.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Private Music Lesson Fee Required