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Music (MUS)
Course
Schedules
MUS
501 Composition 1-16(Spec) F, Sp
Prerequisite: Music Education majors, 301; Composition majors,
202.
MUS 502 Form Analysis 2(2-0) Sp
Study and analysis of the melodic forms in music and the
commonly used harmonizations found in the works of the early
romantics. Prerequisite: 201.
MUS 503 Advanced Counterpoint 2(2-0) D
Prerequisite: 303.
MUS 504 Introduction to 20th Century Compositional Styles and
Techniques 2(2-0) F
Prerequisite: 202
MUS 505 Seminar in Analysis: 20th Century Music
2-4(Spec) D
MUS 506 Advanced Scoring 2(2-0) D
Prerequisite: 304 and permission of instructor. Previous
composing experience strongly recommended.
MUS 511 Choral Literature I 2(2-0) D
Detailed study of small choral forms of the Renaissance and
Baroque eras.
MUS 512 Choral Literature II (Since 1750) 2(2-0) D
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: 131, 132 or 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, 132, or 101 or by 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:
246 or permission of instructor.
MUS 540 Organ Pedagogy Practicum 2(2-0) D
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)
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 consent 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 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, 632, 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: 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. Prerequisites:
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, 212, 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(2-2) D
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for
woodwind instruments. Prerequisites: MUS 335 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 734 Brass Pedagogy 3(2-2) D
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for
brass instruments. Prerequisites. MUS 335 or permission of
instructor.
MUS 735 Percussion Pedagogy 3(2-2) D
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for
percussion instruments. Prerequisites. MUS 335 or permission
of instructor.
MUS 736 String Pedagogy 3(2-2) 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
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. CR/NC only.
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: 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:
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Curriculum
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Hours
Credit in Each Area |
Maximum Hours Applicable
Toward
Graduation |
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Master of Music |
1-8 |
8 |
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Master of Arts |
1-2 |
4 |
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(Music concentration) |
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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.
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