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MUS 200 Recital Seminar

Required of all sophomore music majors enrolled in private applied music instruction or composition. Students perform or critique the performance or composition of colleagues during one recital-seminar each week. Recital schedule rotated: one week, studio; the next week, area.

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MUS 201 Collaborative Piano Skills and Repertoire I

Introduction to skills of the collaborative pianist, including how to approach orchestral reductions, requirements of different instruments and voice types, rehearsal techniques, how to prepare works with text, and internet/library resources for this repertoire. Each student will accompany three undergraduate music majors (ideally two singers and one instrumentalist) who will each attend our class at least once per semester for a performance and coaching. Students will rehearse regularly with these partners and attend their lessons weekly or as needed.

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MUS 202 Collaborative Piano Skills and Repertoire II

Introduction to the repertoire of the collaborative pianist. Course will include a brief introductory survey of song and sonata repertoire. Additionally, each student will continue to accompany three undergraduate music majors (ideally two singers and one instrumentalist) who will each attend our class at least once per semester for a performance and coaching. These class performances will build on the foundation created in Collaborative Piano Skills and Repertoire I. Students will rehearse regularly with these partners and attend their lessons weekly or as needed.

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Prerequisites

MUS 201

MUS 205 Applied Music Major

Weekly twenty-five minute private applied lessons for music majors in select Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy) and select Bachelor of Music (Composition, Multiple Woodwinds) degree programs. Topics include fundamentals of technique, development of musicianship skills and exploration of repertoire. Course expectations rise through successive semesters of applied instruction (quality and quantity of repertoire, increased technical and expressive demands, etc.).

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Prerequisites

MUS 106

MUS 206 Applied Music Major

Weekly twenty-five minute private applied lessons for music majors in select Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy) and select Bachelor of Music (Composition, Multiple Woodwinds) degree programs. Topics include fundamentals of technique, development of musicianship skills and exploration of repertoire. Course expectations rise through successive semesters of applied instruction (quality and quantity of repertoire, increased technical and expressive demands, etc.).

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Prerequisites

MUS 205

MUS 209 Harp Class, Advanced

Advanced training in technique: scales, arpeggios, harmonies, pedal studies, chords, octaves, glissandi, and finger exercises in velocity.

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Prerequisites

MUS 110

MUS 213 Opera Seminar I

The study of stage movement and acting as it relates to opera performance. Projects will include study and performance of monologues, arias, and ensembles.

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MUS 217 Piano Class, Intermediate

Intermediate course in functional piano playing of major, minor, modal scales, arpeggios, harmonization using primary and secondary chords, seventh chords, and secondary dominants; transposition, improvisation, sight reading, and repertoire.

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Prerequisites

MUS 118

MUS 218 Piano Class, Intermediate

Continuation of development of functional piano skills through technique studies, harmonization, part-reading, transposition, improvisation and accompanying. Piano Standards barrier exam at end of course.

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Prerequisites

MUS 217

MUS 221 Aural Skills III

A continuation of MUS 123 dealing with more advanced aspects of ear training including melodic, harmonic, and formal perception as well as sightsinging skills.

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Prerequisites

MUS 122

MUS 222 Aural Skills IV

A continuation of MUS 221 dealing with the more advanced aspects of ear training including melodic, harmonic, and formal perception as well as sightsinging skills.

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Prerequisites

MUS 221

MUS 223 Music Theory III

A continuation of MUS 124 dealing with more advanced aspects of harmony, form, and style analysis.

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Prerequisites

MUS 124

MUS 224 Music Theory IV

A continuation of MUS 223 dealing with advanced harmony, form, and style analysis.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 223

MUS 225 Applied Music Major

Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice.

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Prerequisites

MUS 126

MUS 226 Applied Music Major

Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice.

2

Prerequisites

MUS 225

MUS 227 Composition Lessons

Weekly hour private applied instruction for music majors in the Bachelor of Music in Music Composition program.

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Prerequisites

MUS 130

Corequisites

MUS 298

MUS 228 Composition Lessons

Weekly hour private applied instruction for music majors in the Bachelor of Music in Music Composition program.

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Prerequisites

MUS 227

Corequisites

MUS 299

MUS 229 Songwriting

An experience-based course exploring several aspects of songwriting including lyric structure and poetic forms, thematic types and melody, and harmony and chord progressions.

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Prerequisites

MUS 224

MUS 231 Conducting I

Basic conducting technique with special emphasis on score reading and improved aural skills, rehearsal planning and efficient use of time, conducting leadership style, and ability to communicate effectively with an ensemble.

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Prerequisites

MUS 124

MUS 232 Conducting II

Continuation of skills developed in MUS 231. Special emphasis on interpretation within defensible parameters, aural refinements in overcoming difficulties, diction (chorus)/articulation (instrumental), balance, and blend.

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Prerequisites

MUS 231

MUS 233 Musics of the World

Non-technical introduction to ethnomusicology. Survey of musical styles from around the world emphasizing how music reflects and influences society.

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MUS 234 Music, Society, and Crisis

This course examines the interrelationship between people social crisis and musical practice. The course applies interdisciplinary methods to explore how music responds to the most prevailing social issues taking place in the world around us, issues such as the needs of subdominant groups, the AIDS pandemic, democracy and social justice, and cultural liberty. This course encourages diverse perspectives related to other disciplines, such as cultural studies, women studies, history, and medical anthropology.

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MUS 235 Musical Theatre Voice

Continuation of fundamentals of vocal technique. Emphasis upon German literature and literature from the Broadway stage. Continued study of contemporary vocal literature as well as introduction to operatic and oratorio repertoire.

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Prerequisites

MUS 126

MUS 236 Musical Theatre Voice

Continuation of fundamentals of vocal technique. Emphasis upon German literature and literature from the Broadway stage. Continued study of contemporary vocal literature as well as introduction to operatic and oratorio repertoire.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 235

MUS 245 Performance Major

Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 126

MUS 246 Performance Major

Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice.

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Prerequisites

MUS 245

MUS 262 American Music

Survey of U.S. music, colonial times to present. Such American developments studied as music of first New England School, vernacular and black music of 19th century, jazz, and mixed media music of 20th century. American music which parallels and absorbs European developments and distinctly American contributions to Western music, such as music of Ives, Gershwin, and Copland included.

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MUS 263 Music History in Western Civilization I

Survey of Western art music from the medieval era to the classical period, focusing on primary composers and their works, and major style periods. Through readings and listening assignments the course will construct a basic historical narrative of music as an evolving art form and as an integral part of society.

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MUS 264 Music History in Western Civilization II

Survey of Western art music from the classical period to today, focusing on primary composers and their works, and major style periods. Through readings and listening assignments the course will construct a basic historical narrative of music as an evolving art form and as an integral part of society.

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MUS 265 History of Jazz

For majors and non-majors. History of jazz, early African American origins through 1970s. Survey of principal movements and personalities in jazz and sociological and cultural influences on these movements.

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MUS 267 African American Music

A chronological history of African American music from its African roots through American forms of work songs, cries, hollers, spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel, rap, and music written by 20th century Black composers.

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MUS 269 Music Criticism

Development of method and vocabulary for critiquing musical works and performances. Extensive in-class listening and discussion. Reading assignments survey the history of music criticism and compare reviews of various musical genres and the other arts. Writing assignments include reviews of concerts and recordings. Non-music majors should have taken a college-level music course or have significant experience in music activities.

3

Prerequisites

ENGL 100

MUS 270 The History of American Popular Music, 1900-1963

A non-technical survey of the 20th century American popular music genres, beginning with ragtime and ending at the time of the emergence of the new British rock. Among the subjects covered will be vaudeville, blues, country music, the Big Band era, Broadway and Hollywood, pop vocalists, rhythm and blues, early rock 'n' roll, and ethnic and regional popular music. Classes will consist of listening and discussion. Written assignments will be based on required and supplemental listening and recommended readings.

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Prerequisites

ENGL 100

MUS 272 Arts Advocacy and Leadership

This course is an overview of the issues in the arts, especially as perceived and confronted by the artist, artist manager and educator. The course will explore the relationship between artist and various constituencies that have the potential of form audiences, supporters, advocates and communities. Students will learn about the not-for-profit model, and how to engage business, government, and other sectors as partners. The class is a mixture of lecture, seminar, workshop and guest lectures.

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MUS 280 What Makes Music Great?

Much of the critical discourse about music centers on separating the great from the average. This is a course about greatness in music. In it we will discuss the mythologies and commonly perceived criteria that define cultural importance or technical greatness in music. We will look for common rhetoric across many different genres and will deal with popular images of music in film and criticism, the technical parameters of great music, and the interpretation of music.

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MUS 285 Music Copyright

An exploration of copyright purpose, history, use and challenges. Students will learn about copyright ownership and registration, and how copyright is used to manage royalties, publication, project development, and dissemination of the intellectual property through the various media, including the Internet.

3

Prerequisites

MUS 380

MUS 290 Internship

Participation in on-campus or off-campus professional and subject related experience. Requires learning contract proposal prepared in consultation with direct supervisor and faculty sponsor, describing the experience, learning goals, and method of evaluation. Approval of department is required.

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MUS 298 Composition Forum

Required of all sophomore-level music majors enrolled in MUS 227-228. One recital/seminar per week, in which students perform and/or critique performances and compositions of colleagues. Recital schedule rotates from studio, to area, to school. Regular faculty and guest presentations and master classes are included.

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Corequisites

MUS 227

MUS 299 Composition Forum

Required of all sophomore-level Music majors enrolled in MUS 227-228. One recital/seminar per week, in which students perform and/or critique performances and compositions of colleagues. Recital schedule rotates from studio, to area, to school. Regular faculty and guest presentations and master classes are included.

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Corequisites

MUS 228