Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

MUS 301 18th Century Counterpoint

A study of counterpoint as found in the invention, canon, fugue and chorale prelude.
3

Prerequisites

(MUS 215 and MUS 216 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 302 Form and Analysis

The study of homophonic and polyphonic forms, beginning with the motif and continuing with the analysis of the sonata, rondo and variation forms as well as the contrapuntal processes of inventions, canon, and fugue.
3

Prerequisites

(MUS 215 and MUS 216 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 303 Instrumentation

A course planned to develop knowledge and skill in arranging and orchestrating for various combinations of instruments from a few instruments to a full symphony orchestra.
2

Prerequisites

(MUS 215 and MUS 216 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 305 Music Methods for Elementary Teachers

This course will develop understandings and musical skills related to methodology for a multi-faceted music curriculum in the elementary classroom, including the integration of music with other disciplines.
1

Prerequisites

(Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP or EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S) and (Completion of Appl for Grad Lic Adm to PTEP or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 307 History of Instruments and Instrumental Practice

A historical study of the development of musical instruments and the performance practices associated with them.
3

Prerequisites

(MUS 215 and MUS 216 and MUS 243 and MUS 244 with a minimum grade of C-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 308 Music Workshop

Receive information about current important ideas in many fields of knowledge from authorities nationally known in their fields of specialization. S/U or letter graded.
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Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 310 Teaching General Music in Elementary Schools

A comprehensive study of the teaching of music to students in elementary school general music classes. Clinical experiences required.
2

Prerequisites

(EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP) and (MUS 210 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 312 Teaching Instrumental Music in Elementary Schools

Examine materials, methods and procedures for teaching instrumental music in elementary schools. In-class presentations and clinical experience required.
2

Prerequisites

(MUS 210 with a minimum grade of D-) and (EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 313 Digital Composition

This project oriented course gives students a professional level familiarity with electronic musical instruments. The class will focus on the production and design of synthetic and sampled sounds.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 209 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 314 Guitar in the Classroom

Learn to play guitar, including basic folk and classical techniques. Covers development of a guitar program in public school music curriculum.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 319 Instrumental Techniques and Conducting

Develop effective hand and baton technique; learn drill and various meter patterns, tempo, style, dynamics, musical terms; study and perform musical scores, using a laboratory band and orchestra.
1

Prerequisites

(Concurrent Prerequisite MUS 215 and Concurrent Prerequisite MUS 216 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 320 Wind Literature, Pedagogy and Conducting

Designed to continue conducting instruction begun in MUS 319, with emphasis on wind literature and rehearsal techniques appropriate for elementary through high school bands.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 319 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 323 Choral Techniques and Conducting

Develop basic conducting technique as a choral musician. Study and apply meter patterns, preparatory beats, cueing and releases. Discuss tone production, diction, blend, score preparation and rehearsal techniques.
2

Prerequisites

(Concurrent Prerequisite MUS 215 and Concurrent Prerequisite MUS 216 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 324 Choral Conducting and Pedagogy for Elementary and Secondary Schools

Continuation of MUS 323, refining conducting techniques. Examines materials, methods and procedures relevant to teaching vocal music in elementary and secondary schools.
2

Prerequisites

(MUS 323 with a minimum grade of D-) and (EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 325 Choral Methods and Literature for Elementary and Secondary Schools

Examine choral literature for use with elementary through high school choral organizations.
2

Prerequisites

(EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP) and (MUS 319 or MUS 323 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 327 Analysis of Jazz Styles

Study of jazz improvisation through the analysis of transcribed solos.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 223 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 328 Jazz Improvisation II

Continuation and expansion of materials covered in MUS 223. Application of advanced scales, chromatic harmony, and soloing concepts. Elements of swing through post-bebop styles.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 223 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 329 Stage Techniques for Singers

An introduction to techniques and requirements of stage performance: score and script analysis, elementary acting methods, character development, and stage movement.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 330 String Techniques

The study of the problems of string playing through performance on string instruments and the study of available literature for teaching strings in preparation for establishing string classes upon graduation.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 331 String Pedagogy and Literature for the Instrumental Music Teacher

Additional studies in string performance and literature are presented for the instrumental B.M.E. major.
2

Prerequisites

(MUS 319 or MUS 330 with a minimum grade of D-) and (EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 332 Beyond Talent: Career Development for Musicians

This course will help prepare students for their professional careers by familiarizing them with a broad skill set necessary to succeed in the fast-changing music profession. Students will be guided to acquire the essential skills beyond musicianship by covering relevant topics through lectures, required reading, guest presentations, and the final project.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 334 Acting for Singers

Advanced instruction in the special needs of the singer/actor: staging of arias, improvisation, freeing the voice through movement.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 329 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 336 German Art Song

An introduction to the origins of the art song form with in-depth study of the German art song from its historical beginnings through the present day.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 338 French/Italian Art Song

Course in the performance of 19th and 20th Century French and Italian Art Song with particular emphasis upon style, technical requirements and diction.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 339 British/American Art Song

In-depth study of British and American art song. Emphasis will be on research and performance of 20th century materials.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 342 Jazz Rhythm Section Workshop

A listening workshop in jazz and commercial music for all instrumentalists. Topics will include important players, group communication, performance styles and classic rhythm sections.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 343 Recording Techniques

This course will introduce the student to the basic principles and practices of audio recording through a combination of lecture/demonstration and hands-on work in the recording studio or the computer lab.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 209 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 344 History of Jazz

An introductory study of the historical evolution of jazz music from its nineteenth-century precursors to the present.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 345 Vocal Jazz Arranging

Study of arranging techniques for vocal jazz ensemble music in a broad range of styles and with varying voicing and instrumentation.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 346 with a minimum grade of C-

Program Restrictions

Include Music:Jazz Studies-BM and Music:Jazz Std Instrumental-BM

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 346 Arranging

Fundamental considerations in arranging music for small instrumental jazz ensembles and vocal jazz groups. Stylistic elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, and form. Details of notation, score preparation, and layout.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 218 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 347 Advanced Arranging

Discussion of common techniques used by great arrangers. Prepares students to write arrangements for large jazz ensemble and studio orchestra.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 346 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 348 Accompanying and Coaching I

Acquaint students with necessary skills for collaborative performance through the study of listening, rhythm, sight reading, technique and 4-hand repertoire. Class performances required.

2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 349 Accompanying and Coaching II

Acquaint students with skills needed for collaborative performance through score reduction and discussion, listening and performance of song and instrumental literature. Class performances required.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 348 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 352 Piano Pedagogy I

A one semester course concentrating on beginning piano and elementary musicianship. The course will provide a thorough introduction to methods, materials, resources, and techniques for teaching at the elementary level. Students will also survey a substantial amount of elementary to early intermediate piano repertoire.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 353 Piano Pedagogy II

A one semester course focusing on the intermediate to early advanced piano student curriculum. The course will provide a thorough overview of the technical and musical requirements needed to develop students at the intermediate to early advanced level. Students will also survey a substantial amount of intermediate to early advanced piano repertoire.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 352 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 354 Advanced Recording Techniques

Continued development of skills in audio recording and mixing through lecture and hands-on experiences. Students will collaborate on projects using a wide array of tools and recording techniques.
2

Prerequisites

(MUS 209 and MUS 343 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 356 Marching Band Techniques

Designed to develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to organize, administer, plan and teach marching band shows. Clinical experience required.
1

Prerequisites

(EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 360 Voice Class

Beginning instruction in solo singing, with an emphasis on strategies and materials. Intended for beginning singers and music educators. Study will involve the elements of basic vocal technique, pedagogy and solo repertoire.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 361 Single Reed and Flute Class

This course addresses fundamental issues in playing and teaching the clarinet, saxophone, and flute to assist music educators in the instruction of these instruments.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 362 Double Reed Class

This course addresses fundamental issues in playing and teaching the oboe and bassoon to assist music educators in the instruction of these instruments.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 363 Routes of Black Music

The historical, thematic and stylistic development of black music from ancient Africa to the present.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: MUS 363 and AFS 360

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

MUS 365 Percussion Techniques

Develop a teaching knowledge of percussion instruments and acquire playing skills for demonstration purposes. Each class includes discussion or pedagogical activities relevant to percussion teaching including hands-on experience playing instruments.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music Education Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 368 Brass Techniques I

Develop a teaching knowledge of the trumpet, trombone or other unfamiliar brass instruments as determined. Acquire sufficient playing skill for purposes of demonstration. Each class will include discussion or pedagogical activities relevant to brass teaching, as well as hands-on experience playing the instruments.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music Education Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 369 Brass Techniques II

Develop and demonstrate a teaching knowledge of the brass instruments found in the US public schools. Acquire sufficient playing skill on the horn, euphonium, and tuba for the purposes of demonstration. Each class will include discussion or pedagogical activities relevant to brass teaching, as well as hands-on experience playing and teaching the instruments.
1

Prerequisites

MUS 368 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

MUS 392 Music Business Internship

Practical experience working in the music business. Internship proposal, progress report and final report required. S/U graded.
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Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 3 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required