MUS 110 MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

T By Request

Study of basic skills and techniques for teaching music in the elementary grades. The course includes instructional objectives, teaching philosophies and strategies, current trends, instructional materials, music fundamentals, and development of functional facility of piano.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 111 COLLEGE CHOIR

T Fall /Spring

Membership in the college choir is open to all students. Members rehearse and perform music of all styles from Renaissance to rock and develop basic singing techniques.

Credit: 2 hours - Four lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 112 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC

T By Request

This course is a study of how sounds are combined to produce music through the actual processes of composing and performing. Basic music reading, notation, scales, and chords are studied and applied. Suitable for pre-teachers and non-music majors.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 113 HARMONY, EAR TRAINING AND SIGHT SINGING I

T Fall

Study of traditional diatonic materials and standard notational practice; intervals, scales, chords, chord roots, theory of chord inversion. Includes lab in sight singing, ear training, dictation and keyboard skills.

Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals of Music-MUS 112 or demonstrated proficiency.

 

MUS 114 HARMONY, EAR TRAINING AND SIGHT SINGING II

T Spring

Beginning study of four part writing, theory of chord succession, structure of harmonic cadence, key systems, model structures, and seventh chords. Harmonic analysis of simple scores, continuation of common diatonic materials in keyboard, ear training, sight singing skills, and standard chord progressions at the keyboard.

Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Harmony, Ear Training and Sight Singing I-MUS 113

 

MUS 115 MUSIC APPRECIATION

T F1 900 Fall /Spring/Summer

A course designed to assist the student in becoming a more sensitive listener. Aural perception of musical sound events, relationships, and structures are emphasized.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 116 APPLIED CLASS

T Fall /Spring

Class instruction in applied study of piano.

Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in music major program or consent of instructor

 

MUS 117 PRIVATE STUDY

T Fall /Spring/Summer

Private applied instruction in instrumental, keyboard or vocal music. In addition to private instruction, students must attend the weekly studio class or be concurrently performing with one of the ensemble groups (choir or jazz band). May be repeated for credit as long as a passing grade is maintained.

A – Flute H – Trombone N – Viola

B – Oboe I – Bariton/Euphonium O – Violincello

C – Clarinet J – Tuba P – Bass Violin

D – Bassoon K – Percussion Q – Guitar

E – Saxophone L – Piano R – Bass Guitar

F – Trumpet M – Violin S – Voice

G – French Horn

Credit: 2 hour – Four lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in music major program or consent of instructor

 

MUS 118 SURVEY OF MUSIC LITERATURE

T F1 901 Fall

Study of characteristic forms and styles, including analysis and listening. Examples from the leading composers of each era are studied.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals of Music-MUS 112 or consent of instructor

 

MUS 119 CHAMBER SINGERS

T Fall /Spring

This course is designed to give experience with music written for the sm all ensemble, from madrigals to pop. Members are required to participate in College Choir. Chamber Singers give public performances.

Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Membership concurrently in College Choir

 

MUS 120 WOODWIND TECHNIQUES

T Spring

A course designed to develop essential techniques and principles which can be employed in teaching woodwind students. Students will choose two (2) woodwind instruments to play, one each per half semester.

Credit: 1 hour – Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 121 BRASS TECHNIQUES

T Fall

A course designed to develop essential techniques and principles which can be employed in teaching students in brass instrumentation. Students will choose two (2) brass instruments to play, one each per half semester.

Credit: 1 hour – Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 122 PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES

T Spring

A course designed to develop essential techniques and principles which can be employed in teaching percussion students. Students will choose two (2) percussion instruments to play, one each per half semester.

Credit: 1 hour – Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 123 VOICE TECHNIQUES

T Fall

Technique class which is designed to teach essential principles of voice as it relates to singing and music.

Credit: 1 hour – Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 130 AN INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN MUSIC

T By Request

A survey of the musical forms and styles in the United States from the music of the early colonists to the popular music of today. Musical forms and styles are considered in their cultural content.

Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 210 COLLEGE BAND

T Fall /Spring

This course is designed to give students experience with instrumental music. Members are required to participate in public band performances.

Credit: 2 hours - Four lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

 

MUS 211 INTRODUCTION TO RECORDING TECHNIQUES

T Spring

Introduction to basic techniques and procedures encountered in today's home and commercial recording studios. Topics include multi-track recording, signal processing, microphone selection and usage, analogue, digital, and hard disk recording. Emphasis will be placed on the process of recording.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hour per week.

Prerequisite(s): None.

 

MUS 212 TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING GENERAL MUSIC

T Spring

Methods and materials for teaching general music classes in elementary and secondary schools.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

MUS 213 HARMONY, EAR TRAINING AND SIGHT SINGING III

T Fall

Part writing and harmonizing melodies, theory of chord succession, and analysis of scores, using chromatic materials are reviewed. Keyboard, ear training, sight singing and dictation using chromatic materials is emphasized.

Credit: 4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Harmony, Ear Training and Sight Singing II-MUS 114

 

MUS 214 HARMONY, EAR TRAINING AND SIGHT SINGING IV

T Spring

Original composition utilizing skills and knowledge of Harmony, Ear Training and Sight Singing III-MUS 213 with emphasis on contrapuntal techniques.

Credit: 4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Harmony, Ear Training and Sight Singing III-MUS 213

 

MUS 215 RECITAL PERFORMANCE/PREPARATION

T Spring

Involves preparation and performance of a music recital. Includes music selection, proper recital protocol, press release information, performance philosophies and techniques.

Credit: 1 hour - One lecture hour per week.

Prerequisite(s)s: None

 

MUS 216 CONDUCTING

T Fall

Development of basic techniques for conducting instrumental and vocal ensembles. Includes readings, score analysis, and conducting experience.

Credit: 2 hours – Two lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent

 

MUS 217 MIDI APPLICATION

T Fall

Introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) with emphasis on digital syntheses and microcomputer applications. Includes principles of sound syntheses, operations and programming of digital synthesizers, and use of speci all y designed computer software.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s)s: None

 

MUS 218 MUSIC BUSINESS

T Spring

Introductory course for students interested in the commercial aspects of the music industry. Topics of study include management, contracts, publishing and basics of sound reinforcement and recording. Students will go to Nashville , TN and participate in various activities related to the music industry. Tour will include stops at a recording studio, publishing house, performing rights society and record company.

Credit: 3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Music Major or Instructor Consent

 

MUS 219 MIDI IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL

T By Request

An introduction of MIDI basics that includes hardware, software, sound generator, computer requirements and setup. Emphasis will be placed on how MIDI can be implemented in the music classroom. Included will be a survey of software (Sequencing, Notation, Educational) and application.

Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None