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2020-2021 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2026 [Archived Catalog]

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  • MUSI 159 - Piano, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 160 - Piano, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 161 - String Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 162 - String Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 163 - String Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 164 - Harpsichord, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 165 - Harpsichord, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 170 - Brass Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 171 - Brass Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 172 - Brass Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 173 - Woodwind Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 174 - Woodwind Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 175 - Woodwind Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 176 - Percussion Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 177 - Percussion Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 178 - Percussion Instruments, Lower Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 181 - Guitar Class

    The purpose of this course is to learn the basic skills necessary for playing the guitar. The course will incorporate the development of functional skills, including playing primary and secondary chords, transposition, various strumming techniques, and finger-picking patterns.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 190 - The Steelpan Music of Trinidad and Tobago

    The structure of this course incorporates both a lecture-discussion component and participation in the Truman State University Steel Band. Two, one-hour meetings occur each week–the first being a lecture-discussion class, the second, an ensemble rehearsal. Students also perform in this ensemble for a semester campus concert. In this way, students come to understand the diverse cultural synthesis that is the foundation of Trinidadian steel pan music and demonstrate this understanding through both written exams and personal musical expression within a full ensemble of authentic Trinidadian steel drums. This course is open to all students, regardless of major. No music reading ability is required, as music is taught utilizing traditional Trinidadian oral/rote pedagogies.

    Credit(s): 2
    Course Attribute(s):
    • This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
  

  • MUSI 202 - Jazz History and Appreciation

    Introduction to jazz style in performance, musical logic of jazz, and the literature and contributions of jazz in American culture. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Credit(s): 2
    When Offered: (spring only)
  

  • MUSI 204 - Perspectives in Music: Art Music in Western Thought

    This course examines the phenomenon of music by considering aesthetic theory in relationship to musical perception and by developing skills in aural analysis of musical structures and styles. Although the classical canon of art music is the central focus of this course, a wide variety of musical styles and genres–including music of non-Western cultures–is often drawn upon as points of reference. Issues of aesthetic sensitivity, personal experience, understanding of social context, and recognition of a variety of cultural/historical references are also components of this course. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.

    Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR MUSC 100 - Music Appreciation  (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  

  • MUSI 205 - Perspectives in Music: World Musics

    Music exists in all societies and is a basic activity of human life. This class investigates music in several of the world’s cultures developing an understanding of musical style, aesthetic viewpoints of differing cultures, and the function which music fulfills in these diverse societies. The student not only encounters new musical expressions but also the philosophies and world view which accompany them. In addition, this class develops a vocabulary for effective musical description and analysis. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.

    Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR MUSC 102 - World Music  (For additional information: http://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  

  • MUSI 206 - Perspectives in Music: Hollywood and Broadway

    Focus on outstanding composers and landmark music of Hollywood and Broadway. Emphasis on development of listening abilities, and music as a potent dramatic element. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
  

  • MUSI 207 - Perspectives in Music: Jazz and the American Experience

    This course examines the phenomenon of jazz music by considering aesthetic theory in relationship to musical perception, and by developing skills in aural analysis of musical structures and styles. Issues of aesthetic sensitivity, personal experience, understanding of social context, and recognition of a variety of cultural/historical references are also components of this course. In addition, jazz is examined in an historical and cultural context. Its development from the 1890s to the present is discussed, and distinctions are made concerning the development of various styles and genres. Its impact upon American culture, especially the issues of race, gender, and social status are analyzed in depth. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.

    Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR MUSC 100J - Music Appreciation-Jazz  (For additional information: http://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  

  • MUSI 209 - Perspectives in Music: The Liberal Arts

    This course explores the relationship between music and other disciplines, including, but not limited to, literature; history; anthropology psychology; philosophy; mathematics; physics; the visual arts; and theatre.  Perspective in Music-The Liberal Arts is designed for any student, regardless of musical background. This course may be used to partially fulfill the requirement for a Minor in Music.

    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • This is a writing-enhanced course.
    • Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
  

  • MUSI 210 - Perspectives in Music: Hip-Hop

    Hip-Hop is a broad term attached to art, music, literature, and other artistic outlets. This course examines Hip-Hop music and culture. Students will explore the culture, lyrical, and musical elements embodied in Hip-Hop and rap music and demonstrate an understanding of these ideas through written exams, class discussion, and original compositions. Topics range from the Golden Era of Hip-Hop to international Hip-Hop to American East Coast/West Coast rap. Student will engage in critical analysis of the musical, lyric, and thematic content of the works studied, as well as consider the influences of and on Hip-Hop culture as a whole. This course is open to all students, regardless of major or prior formal music education. Students do not need to know how to read written musical notation in order to be successful in this course.

    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective course for the Dialogues.
  

  • MUSI 230 - Music Analysis III

    Study of musical styles and structure through analysis and part-writing. The course emphasizes concert repertoire of the 18th and 19th Centuries, particularly repertoire featuring chromatic harmonic constructs, and/or exemplifying large-scale or polyphonic musical forms. Meets three days per week. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 131 - Music Analysis II  with a grade of “C” or higher and music major. Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 232 - Aural Skills in Music III  is required.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV

    Study of musical styles, trends, and techniques found in the concert repertoire of the late 19th and 20th Centuries, with an emphasis on formal analysis. Introduction to folk and “classical” music of non-Western cultures. Meets three days per week.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 230 - Music Analysis III  with a grade of “C” or higher and music major. Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 233 - Aural Skills in Music IV  is required. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

     
    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Honors Scholar Course in conjunction with MUSI 233.

  

  • MUSI 232 - Aural Skills in Music III

    Further development of skills in Ear Training and Sight Singing. Meets 2 days per week. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 133 - Aural Skills in Music II  with a grade of “C” or higher and music major. Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 230 - Music Analysis III  is required.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 233 - Aural Skills in Music IV

    Further development of skills in Ear Training and Sight Singing, including work in non-tonal and contemporary music. Meets 2 days per week. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 232 - Aural Skills in Music III  with a grade of “C” or better and music major. Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV  is required.
    Credit(s): 1
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Honors Scholar Course in conjunction with MUSI 231.

  

  • MUSI 245 - String Instrument Class I

    Elementary string instrument performance techniques, teaching methods, and materials. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 246 - String Instrument Class II

    Advanced string instrument performance techniques, teaching methods, and materials. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisite: MUSI 245 - String Instrument Class I .
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 247 - Percussion Instrument Class I

    Performance techniques for percussion instruments, with emphasis on the snare drum. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 248 - Brass Instrument Class I

    Elementary brass instrument performance techniques, teaching methods, and materials. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 249 - Brass Instrument Class II

    Advanced brass instrument performance techniques, teaching methods, and materials. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisite: MUSI 248 - Brass Instrument Class I .
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 250 - Woodwind Instrument Class I

    Elementary woodwind instrument performance techniques, teaching methods, and materials. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 251 - Woodwind Instrument Class II

    Advanced woodwind instrument performance techniques, teaching methods, and materials. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisite: MUSI 250 - Woodwind Instrument Class I .
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 253 - Basic Keyboard Skills III

    Early intermediate piano for music majors with one to three years of piano study. Includes technique, functional skills, and repertoire. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 154 - Basic Keyboard Skills II  or permission of instructor 
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 254 - Basic Keyboard Skills IV

    Continuation of MUSI 253. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 253 - Basic Keyboard Skills III  or permission of instructor 
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 257 - Percussion Instrument Class II

    Performance techniques for percussion instruments, with emphasis on mallet instruments and the tympani. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 279 - Recital and Concert Attendance

    Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.

    Credit(s): 0
  

  • MUSI 282 - Accompanying I

    Techniques of instrumental and vocal accompanying. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 283 - Accompanying II

    A continuation of MUSI 282 - Accompanying I . May be repeated for credit. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 301 - Orchestration

    Study of instrumentation and orchestration for large ensembles, chorus and chamber groups. This includes study of representative compositions, arranging, transcription, and score preparation.

    Prerequisite: MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV .
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 302 - Independent Study in Fine Arts

    An opportunity for the student to earn credit through reading materials not covered in his or her previous courses, or to work on creative/analytical projects approved by the instructor. Contract required. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Credit(s): 1 to 3
  

  • MUSI 305 - Electronic Music

    Exploration of the main means of creation of electronic music in the traditions of John Cage, Stockhausen and Brian Eno through the composition and production of four works of electronic music. This course focuses on synthesis, musique concrete, recording and signal processing and also includes discussion of standard works in the repertoire.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 131 - Music Analysis II  or instructor permission
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 310 - Songwriting

    This course will develop and refine the ability of students to express themselves through songwriting. Each will develop an understanding of a variety of song structures and styles through study, composition, and performance.

    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 329 - New Music Ensemble

    The New Music Ensemble will provide students with an opportunity to collaborate in the performance of recent works for chamber ensemble. In addition, students will be required to participate actively in the managerial aspect of the ensemble, always under the guidance and coordination of the instructor. Such management includes activities that support the creation of a concert program, as well as its public performance.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 330 - Counterpoint

    Eighteenth Century contrapuntal practices. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV  
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 331 - Form and Analysis

    Major homophonic musical forms and their analysis. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV  
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 332 - Arranging

    Arranging for instrumental and vocal groups. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV  
    Credit(s): 2
  
  

  • MUSI 334 - Composition, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 335 - Composition, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 336 - Introduction to Musical Composition

    Directed projects using the materials and procedures of various styles and media of musical composition. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV  
    Credit(s): 2
  
  

  • MUSI 338 - Applied Music Composition

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to compose a minimum of nine hours weekly. Credit may be repeated. An additional charge is made for private music lessons and is payable at the time of enrollment. Current fees are available from the Business Office.

    Prerequisites: Completion of MUSI 231 - Music Analysis IV  with a minimum grade of C, or approval of instructor.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 339 - Music Literature

    Western European art music of the common practice period (c. 1600-1900). The course is organized according to different musical genres (symphony, concerto, chamber music, Lieder, and keyboard literature) and places an emphasis upon understanding and recognizing musical styles within an historical context. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 130 - Music Analysis I  or MUSI 101 - Music Fundamentals  or permission of instructor.
    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Honors Scholar Course.
    • Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
  

  • MUSI 340 - Music History I

    Music development from pre-Christian times through the Classical era; musical examples and practice in stylistic analysis. Music is studied within a framework of cultural context. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 131 - Music Analysis II  and MUSI 133 - Aural Skills in Music II . 
    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Honors Scholar Course (not when offered online).

    Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR MUSC 103 - Music History I  (For additional information: http://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
  
  

  • MUSI 342 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation

    The primary topics covered in Advanced Jazz Improvisation will include extended chord tones, scale/chord relationships for 13th chords and the minor ii-v7-i progression, time feel and rhythmic phrasing exercises, and linear solo construction.

    Prerequisite: MUSI 333 - Jazz Improvisation  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 343 - University Steel Band

    The Truman State University Steel Band is a laboratory and performance experience utilizing a full ensemble of authentic Trinidadian steel drums. Intercultural and historical performance practice perspective is drawn from the prerequisite course, MUSI 390 - The Steelpan Music of Trinidad and Tobago . The weekly structure of this ensemble course incorporates both individual performance demonstrations and group rehearsal through one, one-hour meeting per week. The Truman State University Steel Band is open to all students regardless of major. No music reading ability is required as music is taught utilizing traditional Trinidadian oral/rote pedagogies.

    Prerequisite: MUSI 390 - The Steelpan Music of Trinidad and Tobago  with a grade of C or better or consent of the instructor.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 344 - Opera Workshop

    Instruction and experience in singing and acting before the public. May be repeated for credit. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 345 - Chorus, Upper Division

    Non-auditioned ensemble with focus on literature for large chorus. Major works prepared and performed frequently with orchestra. Previous vocal or instrumental experience strongly recommended. May be repeated for credit. Student must pass jury examination into upper division on his or her major instrument. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: 4 credits of MUSI 145 - Chorus , MUSI 146 - Orchestra , MUSI 147 - Ensemble , and MUSI 148 - Band .
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 346 - Orchestra, Upper Division

    Ensemble experience for students who play orchestral instruments. One of the two weekly rehearsals is held in the evening. By audition. May be repeated for credit. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: 4 hours of ensemble(s) and jury examination.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 347 - Ensemble, Upper Division

    May be repeated for credit. 1) Brass Choir. A performance study of brass literature. By audition. 2) Woodwind Choir. Performance of literature composed or arranged for this medium. By audition. 3) Jazz. Performance and study of American Jazz, including improvisation of jazz orchestration. By audition. 4) String Orchestra. Study and performance of literature for string orchestra. By audition. 5) Percussion Ensemble. Performance of literature composed or arranged for this medium. By audition. 6) Chamber Ensemble. Chamber music and small ensemble experience. By audition. 7) Franklin Street. Repertoire ranges from jazz and country to gospel and show tunes. Frequent performances on and off campus. 8) Opera Chorus. Performance in staged opera productions as a chorus member. By audition. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: 4 hours of ensemble(s) and passing jury examination into upper division on student’s major instrument.
    Credit(s): 1 each ensemble
  

  • MUSI 348 - Band, Upper Division

    The Marching Band and the Concert Band are organized at various times throughout the year to serve their proper function. May be repeated for credit. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: 4 hours of ensemble(s) and passing jury examination into upper division on student’s major instrument.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 349 - Cantoria, Upper Division

    Advanced mixed choral ensemble with frequent local and regional performances. Study of repertoire from Renaissance to the present with special emphasis on diverse a cappella literature and stylistically informed performance. By audition. May be repeated for credit. Student must pass jury examination into upper division on his or her major instrument. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: 4 credits of MUSI 145 - Chorus , MUSI 146 - Orchestra , MUSI 147 - Ensemble , or  MUSI 148 - Band .
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 355 - Voice, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 356 - Voice, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 357 - Voice, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 358 - Piano, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 359 - Piano, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 360 - Piano, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 361 - String Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 362 - String Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 363 - String Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 364 - Harpsichord, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 365 - Harpsichord, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 370 - Brass Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 371 - Brass Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 372 - Brass Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 373 - Woodwind Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 374 - Woodwind Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 375 - Woodwind Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 376 - Percussion Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one-half hours of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of three hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 377 - Percussion Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of six hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music major.
    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 378 - Percussion Instruments, Upper Division

    Private music lessons. Student receives one hour of instruction per week and is required to practice a minimum of nine hours weekly. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Music BM major.
    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 380 - Junior Recital

    Public presentation consisting of 30 minutes of music on the student’s major instrument or in voice as partial fulfillment of a major in performance. See Music Student Handbook. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 385 - Jazz Pedagogy

    This class provides students with the methods and materials needed to successfully teach in a middle school or high school jazz curriculum. Music major Music Education course.

    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 386 - Band Literature and Marching Techniques

    Band literature, both original compositions and transcriptions, and a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of marching bands. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Credit(s): 2
  

  • MUSI 388 - Conducting

    The theory of the conducting and practical experience in conducting bands, orchestral, and choral organizations. Music major Music Education course.

    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 390 - The Steelpan Music of Trinidad and Tobago

    The structure of this course incorporates both a lecture-discussion component and participation in the Truman State University Steel Band. Two, one-hour meetings occur each week–the first being a lecture-discussion class, the second, an ensemble rehearsal. Students also perform in this ensemble for a semester campus concert. In this way, students come to understand the diverse cultural synthesis that is the foundation of Trinidadian steel pan music and demonstrate this understanding through both written exams and personal musical expression within a full ensemble of authentic Trinidadian steel drums. This course is open to all students, regardless of major. No music reading ability is required, as music is taught utilizing traditional Trinidadian oral/rote pedagogies.

    Credit(s): 2
    Course Attribute(s):
    • This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Dialogues.
  

  • MUSI 479 - Senior Capstone Recital

    Public presentation consisting of 30 minutes of music on the student’s major instrument or in voice as partial fulfillment of vocal, instrumental, piano, or theory emphasis with a Bachelor of Arts General Concentration. See Music Student Handbook. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 480 - Senior Capstone Recital

    Public presentation consisting of 50 minutes of music on the student’s major instrument or in voice as partial fulfillment of a major in performance. See Music Student Handbook. Music major Applied Music course.

    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 483 - Capstone Experience

    Preparation of a formal paper of 20 or more pages on a topic involving music, and which is preferably interdisciplinary in nature. A formal presentation based on the paper is required. This paper represents a culmination of techniques and knowledge acquired during the undergraduate course of study. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisite: Senior status.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 530 - Topics in Contemporary Music

    A seminar intended for senior and graduate level music majors, students assume active roles in all parts of the teaching/learning process. Emphasis is on contemporary music traditions outside of the concert (tradition), including jazz, world music, folk music, and selected popular music traditions, within their historical, musical and cultural context. Analytic techniques appropriate for improvised and aurally transmitted music are explored, along with an examination of selected non-Western music theories. Assignments may include research, performance, composition, presentations and examinations.

    Credit(s): 3
    Course Attribute(s):
    • Honors Scholar Course.
  

  • MUSI 530G - Topics in Contemporary Music

    A seminar intended for senior and graduate level music majors, students assume active roles in all parts of the teaching/learning process. Emphasis is on contemporary music traditions outside of the concert (tradition), including jazz, world music, folk music, and selected popular music traditions, within their historical, musical and cultural context. Analytic techniques appropriate for improvised and aurally transmitted music are explored, along with an examination of selected non-Western music theories. Assignments may include research, performance, composition, presentations and examinations.

    Credit(s): 3
  

  • MUSI 540 - New Music Ensemble

    The New Music Ensemble will provide students with an opportunity to collaborate in the performance of recent works for chamber ensemble. In addition, students will be required to participate actively in the managerial aspect of the ensemble, always under the guidance and coordination of the instructor. Such management includes activities that support the creation of a concert program, as well as its public performance. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 540G - New Music Ensemble

    The New Music Ensemble will provide students with an opportunity to collaborate in the performance of recent works for chamber ensemble. In addition, students will be required to participate actively in the managerial aspect of the ensemble, always under the guidance and coordination of the instructor. Such management includes activities that support the creation of a concert program, as well as its public performance. May be repeated.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Credit(s): 1
  

  • MUSI 545G - University Chorus

    Non-auditioned ensemble with focus in literature for large chorus. Major works prepared and performed frequently with orchestra. Previous vocal or instrumental experience strongly recommended.

    Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
    Credit(s): 1
 

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