Course Descriptions
Music (MUS)
Course
Schedules
MUS 502 Form Analysis 2(2-0) F, Sp
Study and analysis of the melodic forms in music and the
commonly used harmonizations found in the works of the early
romantics. Prerequisite: MUS 201.
MUS 503 Advanced Counterpoint 2(2-0) D
Prerequisite: MUS 303.
MUS 504 Contemporary Compositional
Techniques 2(2-0) Sp (Odd year)
Compositional techniques from 1945 to the present, with particular
attention paid to electronic music. Prerequisite: MUS 202, MUS
309; or permission of instructor.
MUS 505 Seminar in Analysis: 20th Century Music
2-4(Spec) Sp
MUS 506 Advanced Scoring 2(2-0) Sp
Scoring for large ensembles. Prerequisites: MUS 304 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 511 Choral Literature I 2(2-0) Sp (Odd year)
Detailed study of small choral forms of the Renaissance and
Baroque eras.
MUS 512 Choral Literature II (Since 1750) 2(2-0)
Sp (Even year)
Representative small choral forms suitable for secondary
school. Special attention to style characteristics which
contribute to interpretive techniques.
MUS 514 Survey of Keyboard Literature 2(2-0) F (Even Year)
Keyboard music from the sixteenth century to and including
Beethoven.
MUS 516 Survey of Keyboard Literature II 2(2-0) Sp
(Odd Year)
Piano music from Mendelssohn and Schubert to the present.
MUS 520 Basic Jazz Arranging 3(3-0) F
The study of basic arranging techniques used in writing music
for small and large jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: admission to
music candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
MUS
521 Advanced Jazz Arranging 3(3-0) F
The study of modern advanced arranging techniques used in
writing music for large jazz ensembles. Prerequisites:
admission to music candidacy or admission the graduate music
program; MUS 520.
MUS 531 Orff Techniques 2(1-2) Sp
Philosophy, techniques, and pedagogy of Orff’s “Music for
Children.” Prerequisites: MUS 131, MUS 132 or MUS 101. Basic knowledge
of music fundamentals.
MUS 532 Dalcroze Eurhythmics 2(1-2) D
Introduction to the music teaching concepts of Jaques-Dalcroze.
Prerequisites: MUS 131, MUS 132, or MUS 101 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 533 Kodaly Pedagogy 2(1-2) F
Theory, materials, and pedagogy of the Kodaly method of music
education. Prerequisite: MUS 435 or MUS 333 or by permission
of instructor.
MUS 534 Music for Pre-School Children 2(2-0) D
Musical activities for the preschool child designed to nurture
musical potential and promote musical awareness.
MUS 535 Workshop in Music Education 1-4(Spec) D
MUS 539 String Pedagogy Practicum 2(2-0) D
Firsthand experience in teaching beginning violin students
using the latest and most successful methods. Prerequisite:
MUS 246 or permission of instructor.
MUS 540 Organ Pedagogy Practicum 2(2-0) Sp (Even
year)
Supervised experience in teaching the organ. Prerequisite:
four semesters of private organ study, or permission of
instructor.
MUS 581 Jazz Improvisation Laboratory 2(1-2) D
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MUS 597 Special Studies 1-6(Spec) D
MUS
607 Basic Skills in Music Technology I 2(2-0) D
Develop skills and strategies for using electronic
instruments with notation and sequencing software in music
teaching. Prerequisites: graduate status or permission of
instructor.
MUS
608 Basic Skills in Music Technology II 2(2-0) D
Develop skills and methods using instructional software,
digital media and the Internet in the music classroom.
Prerequisites: graduate status or permission of instructor.
MUS 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project
1(1-0)
A
non-credit course intended for students who have completed all
program credits but still need to use university resources to
complete their degree requirements.
MUS
620 Jazz Harmony and Analysis 3(3-0) F
Advanced study of jazz harmony focusing on tonal and modal
music. Prerequisites: graduate Status.
MUS
621 Jazz Improvisation Pedagogy and Practicum 2(1-2) S
Develop the skills, methods, and materials necessary to
teach jazz improvisation through observation, research and
teaching. Prerequisites: graduate status, MUS 620
MUS
622 Modern Jazz History 3(3-0) S
A course in modern jazz history designed for graduate
music students that covers important styles and figures in the
jazz genre since 1940. Prerequisites: admission to the
graduate music program.
MUS
624 Jazz Pedagogy 3(2-2) D
A course designed to enhance skills in the teaching of
jazz as a performing art and as a historically significant
cultural event. Prerequisites: admission to the graduate music
program or the permission of the instructor.
MUS
631 Advanced Piano Pedagogy I 3(3-0) F
Introduction to elementary through early intermediate
piano teaching methods, materials, and technology for the
independent piano instructor. Prerequisites: graduate status
or permission of instructor.
MUS
632 Advanced Piano Pedagogy II 3(3-0) S
Intermediate to early advanced piano teaching methods and
materials. Prerequisites: MUS 631 or permission of instructor.
MUS
633 Class Piano Pedagogy 3(3-0) F
Materials and teaching techniques for group piano teaching
at the pre-college and college levels. Prerequisites: MUS 631
and MUS 632 or permission of instructor.
MUS
634 Internship in Piano Pedagogy 3(2-2) S
Supervised experience in teaching piano at the pre-college
and college levels in both the private and group setting.
Prerequisites: MUS 631, MUS 632, MUS 633 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 701 Advanced Composition 2-6(Spec) F, Sp
Creative work in handling the elements of rhythm, melody,
harmony and tone color. Prerequisite: MUS 502.
MUS 707 Analytical Styles I: Medieval - Classical 3(3-0) D
Detailed analysis of selected representative works from the
Medieval era through the Classical period. Prerequisites:
admission to the graduate program or permission of the
instructor.
MUS 708 Analytical Styles II: 19-20th Century 3(3-0) D
Detailed analysis of selected representative works from the
Romantic period through the twentieth century. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program or permission of the
instructor.
MUS 711 Choral Literature from 1600 to 1750 3(3-0) D
MUS 713 The Development of Jazz Through 1945 3(3-0)
Early jazz history taught with emphases on musicians, cultural
trends, music technology, the evolution of jazz styles, and
related art forms. Prerequisites: admission to graduate
program (music major status not required).
MUS 714 Wind Band Literature 3(3-0) D
A survey of wind band literature and its evolution from 1500
to present. Prerequisites: MUS 211, MUS 212, MUS 412 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 715 Rock 'n 'Roll Seminar 3(3-0)
Traces the roots of rock, surveys the various types of rock,
and provides in-depth analysis of the music. Prerequisites:
admission to graduate program (music major status not
required).
MUS 717 Historical Topics I: Medieval - Classical 3(3-0) D
Examination of selected topics in the history of music from
the Medieval era through the Classical period. Prerequisites:
admission to the graduate program or permission of the
instructor.
MUS 718 Historical Topics II: 19-20th Century 3(3-0) D
Examination of selected topics in the history of music from
the Romantic period through the twentieth century.
Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program or permission
of the instructor.
MUS 719 Seminar in World Music 3(3-0)
A survey of selected musical cultures from around the world,
with an emphasis upon the study of music in its cultural
context. Prerequisites: admission to graduate program - music
major not required.
MUS 731 Organization of School Music 3(3-0) D
An overview of the comprehensive music program K-12 including
contemporary curricular innovations, practices, and methods.
MUS 732 The Rationale and Principles of Music Education 3(3-0)
D
An aesthetics-based philosophy ranging from referentialism to
absolute expressionism; a rationale for today’s
comprehensive music education programs.
MUS 733 Woodwind Pedagogy 3(3-0) D
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for
woodwind instruments. Prerequisites: MUS 335 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 734 Brass Pedagogy 3(3-0) D
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for
brass instruments. Prerequisites. MUS 335 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 735 Percussion Pedagogy 3(3-0) D
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for
percussion instruments. Prerequisites. MUS 335 or permission
of instructor.
MUS 736 String Pedagogy 3(3-0) D
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for
string instruments. Prerequisites. MUS 335 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 737 Pedagogy and Literature for the Young Voice 3(2-2) D
Intense study of problems with adolescent voices and
associated literature. Prerequisites: MUS 338 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 750 Voice 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
Audition required
MUS 751
Organ 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 752 Piano 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 753 Violin and Viola 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 755 Violoncello 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 760 Harpsichord 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
Study of solo harpsichord repertoire, continuo and ensemble
playing, and figured bass. Prerequisites: acceptance as a
graduate organ or piano student OR permission of instructor.
MUS 761 Flute 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 763 Oboe 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 765 Clarinet 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 767 Bassoon 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 769 Saxophone 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 771 Cornet or Trumpet 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 773 French Horn 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 775 Trombone 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 777 Euphonium 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 778 Tuba 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 779 Percussion 1-8(Spec) F, Sp
MUS 780 Performance Ensembles 1-2(Spec) F, Sp
CR/NC only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MUS 781 Advanced Choral Conducting 3-6(Spec) D
Advanced rehearsal and conducting techniques for the choral
director. Prerequisites: MUS 381 or permission of instructor.
MUS 782 Advanced Instrumental Conducting 3-6(Spec) D
Advanced score preparation and conducting techniques for
instrumental music educators and conductors. Prerequisites:
MUS 382 or permission of instructor.
MUS 784 Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques 3(3-0) D
Pedagogical techniques for the musical preparation of
instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: MUS 381 or permission
of instructor.
MUS 791 Introduction to Music Research 3(3-0) D
An overview of scholarly research techniques in music.
Prerequisites: admission to graduate program.
MUS 793 Research Project in Music Education 2(Spec) F, Sp
Prerequisites: MUS 731 and EDU 660.
MUS 794 Evaluation of Musical Behavior 3(3-0) D
Analysis in psychological attributes of music; analysis in
teacher-made and standardized music tests; interpreting
research findings in music; planning and conducting
experimental research in music.
MUS 797 Special Studies 1-6(Spec) D
Appropriate title to be listed when offered.
MUS 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec) D
CR/NC only.
MUS 799 Recital 4(Spec) D
Prerequisite: permission of applied music instructor.
Applied
Music
(Private Instruction)
Students may earn credit for private instruction in the
various areas of applied music as follows:
|
Curriculum |
Hours
Credit in Each Area |
Maximum Hours Applicable
Toward
Graduation |
|
Master of Music |
1-8 |
8 |
|
Master of Arts |
1-2 |
4 |
|
(Music concentration) |
|
|
There is a special fee of $40.00 for one-credit-hour lessons
and $75.00 for two- and four-credit-hour lessons. This fee is
in addition to the regular tuition fees.
Unspecified content or variable credit courses.
The
following courses offered through the department are of
unspecified content or variable credit: MUS 535, 597,
793, 797.
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