Jun 25, 2024  
2011-2012 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2017 
    
2011-2012 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2017 [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 0 hours
    Music major Applied Music course.
  
  • MUSI 282 - Accompanying I


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

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 283 - Accompanying II


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

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 302 - Independent Study in Fine Arts


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

    Credits: 1-3 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 330 - Counterpoint


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

    Prerequisites: MUSI 231 and MUSI 233.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 331 - Form and Analysis


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

    Prerequisites: MUSI 231 and MUSI 233.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 332 - Arranging


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

    Prerequisites: MUSI 231 and MUSI 233.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 333 - Jazz Improvisation


    Development of solo improvisational skills in jazz music. Study of jazz style, chords, scales, tunes, and jazz artists. May be repeated once for credit. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 130, 131; MUSI 132, 133.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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 and MUSI 233.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 337 - Jazz Arranging and Composition


    Study of arranging and composition for small jazz ensembles. This will include fundamentals of notation, orchestration, rhythmic and melodic development, jazz harmony, vertical sonorities for 2-5 parts, and basic forms. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 130, 131, 132, 133, and sophomore status or above.
    Credits: 2 hours
    When Offered: (fall, odd years)
  
  • 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 131 and MUSI 133.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: Honors Scholar Course.
    NOTE: This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Fine Arts Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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, MUSI 133, and MUSI 339.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: Honors Scholar Course (not when offered online).
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 341 - Music History II


    Continuation of MUSI 340 up to the present practices of musical composition. Music major Music Theory, Literature, and History course.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 131, MUSI 133, and MUSI 339.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: Honors Scholar Course.
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
    NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
  
  • MUSI 344 - Opera Workshop


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

    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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/her major instrument. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: 4 hours of MUSI 145, 146, 147, or 148.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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.
    Credits: 1 hour each ensemble
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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/her major instrument. Music major Applied Music course.

    Prerequisites: 4 hours of MUSI 145, 146, 147, or 148.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 357 - 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 360 - 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 363 - 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 372 - 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 375 - 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music major.
    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 378 - 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. 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.

    Prerequisite: music BM major.
    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 385 - Jazz Pedagogy


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

    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 2 hours
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 388 - Conducting


    The theory of the conducting and practical experience in conducting bands, orchestral, and choral organizations.

    Credits: 3 hours
    Music major Music Education course.
  
  • MUSI 479 - Senior 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.

    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 480 - Senior 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.

    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • 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.
    Credits: 1 hour
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 530 - Topics in Contemporary Music


    A seminar intended for senior and graduate level music majors, students will assume active roles in all parts of the teaching/learning process. emphasis will be 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 will explored, along with an examination of selected non-Western music theories. Assignments may include research, performance, composition, presentations and examinations.

    Credits: 3 hours
    NOTE: Honors Scholar Course.
    NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
  
  • MUSI 530G - Topics in Contemporary Music


    A seminar intended for senior and graduate level music majors, students will assume active roles in all parts of the teaching/learning process. emphasis will be 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 will explored, along with an examination of selected non-Western music theories. Assignments may include research, performance, composition, presentations and examinations.

    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • 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.
    Credits: 1 hour
  
  • MUSI 546G - Orchestra


    Ensemble experience for students who play orchestral instruments. By audition. Three concerts per semester.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 346 and graduate standing.
    Credits: 1 hour
  
  • MUSI 547G - Ensemble, Graduate Level


    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 Singers. Repertoire ranges from jazz and country to gospel and show tunes. Frequent performances on and off campus. By audition. 8) Opera Chorus. Performance in staged opera productions as a chorus member. By audition.

    Credits: 1 hour each ensemble
  
  • MUSI 548G - Wind Symphony/Concert Band


    The Wind Symphony, Concert Bands, and Marching Bands are organized at various times throughout the year to serve their proper function. The graduate level would involve leadership in performance and organization as well as solo experience with the ensemble. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: graduate audition on the student’s instrument for placement in the ensemble and graduate standing.
    Credits: 1 hour
  
  • MUSI 549G - Cantoria


    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.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing and audition.
    Credits: 1 hour
  
  • MUSI 555G - Voice


    Credits: 1 hour
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 556G - Voice


    Credits: 2 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 557G - Voice


    Credits: 3 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 558G - Piano


    Credits: 1 hour
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 559G - Piano


    Credits: 2 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 560G - Piano


    Credits: 3 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 561G - String Instruments


    Credits: 1 hour
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 562G - String Instruments


    Credits: 2 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 563G - String Instruments


    Credits: 3 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 570G - Brass Instruments


    Credits: 1 hour
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 571G - Brass Instruments


    Credits: 2 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 572G - Brass Instruments


    Credits: 3 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 573G - Woodwind Instruments


    Credits: 1 hour
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 574G - Woodwind Instruments


    Credits: 2 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 575G - Woodwind Instruments


    Credits: 3 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 576G - Percussion Instruments


    Credits: 1 hour
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 577G - Percussion Instruments


    Credits: 2 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 578G - Percussion Instruments


    Credits: 3 hours
    PRIVATE LESSONS 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. Course may be repeated upon advisor’s recommendation.
  
  • MUSI 586G - Marching Band Techniques


    A comprehensive treatment of all aspects of marching bands.

    Prerequisite: Graduate standing or senior status.
    Credits: 1 hour
  
  • MUSI 600G - Directed Reading in the Fine Arts


    Readings or special projects in music literature and analysis. By contract.

    Credits: 1-3 hours
  
  • MUSI 603G - Private Study in Composition


    Elective composition open to all graduate students in music. Prior completion of MUSI 330, MUSI 332, MUSI 336, or equivalents.

    Credits: 1-3 hours
  
  • MUSI 608G - Management of Instruction: Music


    Development of basic philosophical, organizational, and performance skills, which will be implemented in the teaching of instrumental and vocal music concepts in the public schools. This course is a preparatory experience for the responsibilities of the MAE internship.

    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 631G - Analytical Techniques for 19th and 20th Century Music


    Compositional language of the music of the period.

    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 634G - Composition


    Creative projects in various genres utilizing techniques, procedures, and materials of Twentieth Century musical language.

    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 635G - Jazz Pedagogy


    This course emphasizes the development of skills necessary for the organization and implementation of a middle or high school jazz program.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.
    Credits: 1 hour
  
  • MUSI 640G - Music of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical Eras


    Styles of music literature from Dufay through middle-period Beethoven, taught in the form of mini-seminars.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 340 and 341.
    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 641G - Music of the Romantic and Contemporary Eras


    In-depth study of selected topics in music history, from the Romatic Era to the presnt, taught in the form of mini-seminars.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 340 and 341.
    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 650G - Literature and Pedagogy of Brass Instruments


    A survey of sources dealing with the literature and pedagogy of brass instruments (trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba). Teaching techniques, solo, orchestral, and chamber works will be studied.

    Credits: 2 hours
  
  • MUSI 651G - Literature and Pedagogy of Percussion Instruments


    An in-depth study of significant literature of the percussion instruments: timpani, marimba, snare drum, drum set, small traps.

    Credits: 2 hours
  
  • MUSI 652G - Literature and Pedagogy of Woodwind Instruments


    An in-depth study of significant literature of the major woodwind instruments: clarinet, oboe, bassoon, flute, and saxophone.

    Credits: 2 hours
  
  • MUSI 653G - Literature and Pedagogy of String Instruments


    An in-depth study of significant literature of the major bowed string instruments: violin, viola, violincello, and string bass.

    Credits: 2 hours
  
  • MUSI 654G - Literature and Pedagogy of Voice


    Examination of methods of voice production and methods of teaching technique and principles of singing, and a comprehensive survey of literature of vocal music.

    Credits: 2 hours
  
  • MUSI 655G - Literature and Pedagogy of Piano


    An overview of solo piano literature from the works of Bach through the works of Bartok. A survey of method books, teaching literature, and pedagogical techniques for the beginning and intermediate student. An emphasis will be placed upon pedagogy of performance practice.

    Credits: 2 hours
  
  • MUSI 681G - Guitar for the Elementary Teacher


    The purpose of this course is to acquire the basic technique necessary for playing the guitar, and subsequently the ability to apply these skills to an elementary music curriculum.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.
    Credits: 1 hour
  
  • MUSI 682G - Introduction to Research in Music


    Descriptive, historical, experimental, and philosophic research techniques; exemplary masters’ theses and doctoral dissertations from representative U.S. colleges and universities.

    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 683G - Research in Music


    This course presupposes a basic knowledge of research and research techniques in music. The primary focus is the development of a major research project. The specific topic of the research project should be of professional interest to the student and must be approved by the instructor. Students must complete ED 625G prior to the development of the paper when it involves statistical data.

    Prerequisite: MUSI 682G.
    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 684G - Comprehensive Musicianship


    This course encourages students to integrate music elements, literature, reading readiness, and instrumentation appropriate to the general music approach. Methods include introduction to early childhood through the sixth grade.

    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 685G - Research in Music (Thesis)


    A candidate in music electing to write a thesis must choose a subject from the fields of musicology, music theory, or performance pedagogy in conference with his/her advisor. Students conducting research work are expected to have completed MUSI 682G.

    Credits: 3-6 hours
  
  • MUSI 686G - Research in Music (Composition)


    A candidate in music who writes a composition must select the instrumentation and formal design in consultation with his/her advisor. The completed work will be of large scale dimensions.

    Credits: 3-6 hours
  
  • MUSI 687G - Research Study in Music Education


    The student in consultation with his/her Music MAE internship supervisor will: [1] select a topic, [2] complete a related literature review, [3] design a study, and [4] complete the IRB approval process. The digital portfolio research will later be carried out and the writing completed during the internship. This course is designed for music students as a substitute for ED 681G Research Study in Education, and should be taken during the final semester of the student’s undergraduate degree program.

    Prerequisite: admission to the MAE program.
    Credits: 0-1 hours
  
  • MUSI 688G - Graduate Conducting


    Students in this course will refine fundamental skills required for effective conducting techniques. Advanced gestural technique and vocabulary will be introduced and applied to standard orchestral, instrumental, or choral scores in the studio, rehearsal and performance. By the end of the semester, it is expected that knowledge of score preparation and study, transposition, command of standard terms and translations, as well as rehearsal techniques will have been acquired.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 388, MUSI 332, and piano proficiency.
    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 689G - Graduate Performance Recital


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

    Prerequisite: instructor approval.
    Credits: 3 hours
  
  • MUSI 690G - Graduate Conducting Recital with Score Reading


    A 50-60-minute conducting performance of a university music ensemble, which will include a variety of music acceptable for a college performance. Course will include complete score analysis of music being performed. Course will include complete development of program material for printed program. Students may fulfill the conducting recital requirement in one of two ways: 1) by presenting a single conducting recital/concert consisting of a minimum of 50-60 minutes of music, or 2) by conducting works on more than one recital/concert program that have a cumulative minimum duration of 50-60 minutes. The option selected will be at the discretion of the student’s major conducting professor. If option 2 is selected, the student will register for the conducting recital during a semester in which he/she is most actively engaged in public conducting of one or more Truman ensembles within his/her area of specialty.

    Prerequisites: MUSI 688G and (MUSI 691G, 692G or 693G).
    Credits: 6 hours
  
  • MUSI 691G - Advanced Instrumental Conducting: Band


    The artistic development of instrumental conducting techniques. An in-depth study of the standard band and orchestral repertoire, including concepts of analysis for conducting purposes.

    Credits: 2 hours
  
  • MUSI 692G - Advanced Choral Conducting


    Techniques of conducting the repertoire of choral music, with special emphasis on performance practices and literature.

    Credits: 2 hours
 

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