**Review** Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

MUS 501 18th Century Counterpoint

Study through analysis and composition of counterpoint as found in the invention, canon, fugue and choral prelude.
3

Prerequisites

(MUS 401 and MUS 402 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

MUS 502 Harmony and Form

Study 18th and early 19th century harmonic practice and tonality concepts.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 503 Post-Tonal Music

An overview of compositional approaches found in post-tonal music after 1900, and a survey of the standard analytical tools used for that body of music.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore and Junior

MUS 504 Music Theory Pedagogy

Become familiar with methods and materials available for teaching AP and undergraduate music theory. Receive practical experience through observation and practice teaching under the guidance of qualified instructors.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 505 Sixteenth Century Counterpoint

Study the style of 16th century polyphonic music, emphasizing actual period music as well as theoretical concepts. Compose two-, three- and four voice motets.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 507 History of Instruments and Instrumental Practices

A historical study of the background and development of musical instruments, with emphasis on the related performance practices.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. S/U or letter graded.
1- 4

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 509 Electronic Music

Describe materials used in electronic music and the techniques and equipment employed to transform and organize these into compositions. Students learn to use the synthesizer.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 510 Vocal Pedagogy

An introduction to the science and teaching of singing. Study of the skeletal system, muscles involved in breathing and phonation, vocal acoustics, and learning theories, past and present.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 511 Wind Band Literature and Techniques

A survey of the origins, development and historical significance of the wind band, including an overview of its literature, instrumentation and specific considerations for conducting this repertoire.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 512 Symphonic Repertoire

Historical overview of the symphony, opera, and ballet orchestras and their literature. Addresses questions of style, performance practice, and programming. Includes specific study of conducting considerations for this repertoire and a unit of study on music for younger orchestras.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 514 String Chamber Music Literature, Styles, and Techniques

Surveys the extensive range of string chamber music from Haydn to the present day, focusing on the canon. It is designed to inform string graduate students of the wealth of repertoire available, its technical and musical challenges, styles of performance, and programming considerations. Includes specific study of technical considerations for this repertoire and programming for college and pre-college chamber music programs.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 515 Keyboard Literature I

Sight reading at Level III or above required. The study of keyboard music from its earliest beginnings through the works of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann. Offered every other year.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 516 Keyboard Literature II

Sight reading at Level III or above required. Concentrate on keyboard works from Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms through the twentieth century. Offered every other year.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 517 Comprehensive String Pedagogy for String Players

Pedagogy and practical application of technical literature from beginning through college preparatory for bowed stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass). Teaching practicum is an integral part of the course.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 518 Foundation of Musical Leadership

This is a seminar-based course examining leadership theory and research, and emphasizing the development of leadership and interpersonal skills through self-assessment case analysis, and experiential exercises.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 519 Foundations of Music Education

Study historical, philosophical and psychological issues and principles that provide the context for contemporary music education.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 520 Music Theory for Educators

This course covers diatonic and chromatic common-practice harmony, form, and 20th-century topics relevant to repertoire typically encountered by K-12 certified music teachers. Includes a unit on incorporating music theory pedagogy into the K-12 classroom. S/U or letter graded.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 521 Music Wellness: How to Stay Healthy in Performance and the Classroom

This course will cover health maintenance and injury prevention among musicians. Healthy movement, as well as vocal, auditory, and mental health will be studied through reading and written assignments, as well as awareness and practical application in class.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 522 The Pedagogy of Improvisation

This course is a focus on the art of improvisation and how to effectively teach it.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 523 Body Mapping

Designed to help participants correct and refine their body map in order to sing and play music with healthy, efficient movement. This course will not provide information about technique but will give students the information they need to put their technique on a firm somatic foundation. S/U graded.

1

Prerequisites

One year of study in Music at the college level

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 524 Technology for Music Educators

This course will explore the role of digital technologies in creating, performing, and responding to music. An emphasis of the course will be the development of the students' Musical Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (M-TPACK). The course is primarily designed for music teachers who wish to become more comfortable with technology and/or find technologies that are well-suited to the music classroom, through hands-on "play time." The technological focus of the class will include music notation software, MIDI and digital audio, instructional computer programs, Internet resources for music learning, social media, mobile apps, and productivity tools.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 525 Teaching Music in Context

This course illustrates ways music teachers can incorporate a humanities-based approach into their classroom teaching, ensembles, and private lessons for any age group. Lectures include demonstrations of humanities-based presentations as well as discussion. Assignments and Exams are designed to include practical application of the materials being presented.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 526 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

Level Restriction

Include GR

MUS 527 Advanced Jazz Theory

Advanced harmonic concepts in jazz including non-functional harmony, multi-tonic systems, advanced modal concepts, chord-scale relationships, and other aspects of contemporary harmonic practice in jazz music.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 532 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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 533 Curriculum Trends in Music Education

Study curriculum trends in music education, including methods of teaching, curriculum development and aesthetic education.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 534 Acting for Singers

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 535 Music Business – Industry Studies

This course provides a detailed examination of important music industry topics such as music law and policy, music industry revenue streams, record music operations, music publishing, motion picture music, and industry trends and current topics.

2

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 536 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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 537 Music Business for the 21st Century Musician

Provides an understanding of the music industry and how to succeed within it. Through the lens of an entrepreneurial musician, this course examines topics such as music management, fan relations, contracts, brand organization and protection, marketing and self-promotion, fundraising for creative projects and more.

2

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 538 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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 539 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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 540 Techniques of Vocal Coaching for Pianists

Acquaint piano students with musical style, performance practice, and interpretations appropriate to song literature, oratorio and opera.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 541 Chamber Music Literature for Keyboard

This course will acquaint students with literature for keyboard with other instruments, both in duos and larger ensembles.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 542 Jazz Pedagogy

Takes a pedagogical approach to the analysis of jazz ensemble scores, rehearsal techniques and rhythm sections. Looks at concert planning and audience building.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

MUS 543 Jazz Program Administration, Planning and Development

Deal with public relations, grant writing, promotion, programming, recruiting and other aspects of the development of a Jazz Studies Program. Learn planning and follow-through of the annual Jazz Festival.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Music (and) Music Education Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

MUS 544 Seminar in Jazz History

An in-depth study of the history, historiography, and literature of jazz from its precursors to the present. Research, listening, and critical writing skills are stressed.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 546 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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 547 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 546 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 548 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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 549 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 548 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 550 Score Reading and Analysis

Analysis of wind/orchestral/choral literature. Relates analysis techniques to preparation and performance. Literature studied varies from semester to semester.
1

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

MUS 551 Individual Instruction in Conducting

Study of advanced problems in instrumental conducting. Regular conducting experience with University ensembles is an integral part of the course.
1

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Private Music Lesson Fee Required

MUS 552 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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 553 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 552 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 555 Seminar in Jazz Composition

Examination of compositional techniques in jazz styles. Analysis of works by important representative songwriters and composers.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

MUS 556 Recording Techniques

Through reading, discussion, listening sessions, independent research, technical tutorials, and hands-on projects, we will examine the theory, techniques and practices surrounding audio recording.

2

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 557 Ensemble Participation

This course is designed as a performance opportunity for students placed in School of Music ensembles. S/U graded.

0

Special Notes

Consent of advisor required

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MUS 558 Choral Literature and Techniques

Examines selected choral orchestral works from the Baroque to the present. Includes specific study of conducting considerations for this repertoire.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 559 Opera History and Literature

Examine the historical significance and literature of the opera form from its precursors through the present time.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 560 Opera Directing Seminar

Study repertoire, floor plans, stage properties, hand properties, costume needs, make-up needs, and staging.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 561 Vocal Coaching for Singers

Instruction for graduate voice students in a studio class setting to deepen their understanding of the many elements that combine to make a successful performance of vocal music from a vocal coach's perspective: musical style, performance practice, language and interpretation appropriate to song literature, oratorio and opera.
1

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 564 Problems in Teaching Voice

Emphasis is placed upon practical aspects of vocal pedagogy: repertoire selection, program building, learning theories and teaching concepts. Advanced studies in vocal acoustics and anatomy and vocal problems are included.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 510 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 580 String Techniques for the Conductor

The conductor will acquire the necessary skills to make musical and technical decisions based on a thorough understanding of orchestral string techniques.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

MUS 585 Advanced Jazz Improvisation

Study advanced jazz theory principles and apply to keyboard and other instrumental and vocal disciplines. Course content will change each semester.
2

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MUS 595 Music Theory Seminar

Graduate level seminar on a specified topic in music theory.
3

Special Notes

Prerequisites - Graduate students must have a passing grade on the Graduate Music Theory and Aural Skills Placement Exams, or have successfully completed MUS 401 and/or MUS 402. Undergraduate students eligible to take 500-level courses must have successfully completed MUS 302 Form and Analysis and have instructor approval.

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated