MUS - Music
Advanced countrapuntal techniques and writing assignments in 18th century style. Prerequisites:
MUS 302; Music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 302; Music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Exploration and application of significant compositional trends and techniques. Repeatable up to nine hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: MUS 202 and Music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
MUS 202 and Music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of selected contemporary compositions. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy, MUS 202; or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Music Candidacy, MUS 202; or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Scoring for orchestra and chamber orchestra. Prerequisite:
MUS 304 or graduate standing in Music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 304 or graduate standing in Music program
Corequisites
None.
Pedagogical methods and materials for teaching music theory and aural skills. Prerequisites:
MUS 202, 204, music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MUS 202, MUS 204, music candidacy; or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Detailed study of choral forms of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy or Admission to the Graduate Music Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy or Admission to the Graduate Music Program
Corequisites
None.
Representative small choral forms suitable for secondary school. Special attention to style characteristics which contribute to interpretive techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy or Admission to the Graduate Music Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy or Admission to the Graduate Music Program
Corequisites
None.
Survey of piano literature from the Baroque period to modern times. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
A survey of operatic literature from the Baroque to modern eras. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Critical examination of the piano works of a selected composer, focusing on stylistic contributions to musical forms and genres. Repeatable up to nine hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program;
MUS 514.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program; MUS 514
Corequisites
None.
A survey of art song repertoire. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
The study of basic arranging techniques used in writing music for small and large jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: Admission to Music candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
The study of modern advanced arranging techniques used in writing music for large jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: Admission to Music candidacy or admission to the graduate music program;
MUS 520.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music candidacy or admission to the graduate music program; MUS 520
Corequisites
None.
Philosophy, techniques, and pedagogy of the Orff-Schulwerk approach to music education. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Introduction tothe music education philosophy and approach of Emile Jacques-Dalcroze. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Philosophy, materials, and pedagogy of the Kodály method of music education. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Musical activities for the preschool child designed to nurture musical potential and promote musical awareness. Prerequisite: Junior status or above; or graduate status.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
Junior status or above; or graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
Practical applications of selected music education trends, techniques, or methodologies. Repeatable up to four hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Supervised experience in teaching the organ. Prerequisites: Admission to Music Candidacy,
MUS 351; or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy, MUS 351; or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Individual instruction in jazz piano performance. May be taken more than once, for 1-2 credits per enrollment, not to exceed eight credits. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Advanced improvisation and ensemble leadership skills in a laboratory setting. This course is repeatable up to 4 credits. Prerequisites: Music Candidacy; or admission to the Graduate Music Program.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
Music Candidacy; or admission to the Graduate Music Program
Corequisites
None.
This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to Music Candidacy or admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of jazz harmony focusing on tonal and modal music. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Develop the skills, methods, and materials necessary to teach jazz improvisation through observation, research and teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program;
MUS 620.
Credits
2(1-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program; MUS 620
Corequisites
None.
A course in modern jazz history designed for graduate music students that covers important styles and figures in the jazz genre since 1940. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
A course designed to enhance skills in the teaching of jazz as a performing art and as a historically significant cultural event. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Elementary through early intermediate teaching materials, methods, and technology for the independent teacher. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Intermediate to advanced piano teaching methods and materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program,
MUS 631.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program, MUS 631
Corequisites
None.
Materials and teaching techniques for group piano teaching at the pre-college and college levels. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Supervised experience in teaching piano at the pre-college and college levels. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program;
MUS 631 or 632 or 633.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program; MUS 631 or MUS 632 or MUS 633
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied study on an instrument or voice. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Graduate applied study of music composition. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Detailed analysis of selected representative works from the Medieval era through the Classical period. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Detailed analysis of selected representative works from the 19th century through the modern day. Prerequisites: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
A survey of masterworks of the choral/orchestral repertoire. In-depth examination of major works and exploration of minor choral works written by the masters. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
A survey of wind band literature and its evolution from 1500 to present. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Traces the roots of rock, surveys the various types of rock, and provides in-depth analysis of the music. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: admission to graduate music program (music major status not required).
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to graduate music program (music major status not required)
Corequisites
None.
Examination of selected topics in the history of music from the Medieval era through the Classical period. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Examination of selected topics in the history of music from the Romantic period through the twentieth century. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
A survey of selected musical cultures from around the world, with an emphasis on the study of music in its broader cultural context. Music major status not required.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Critical examination of the works of a selected composer, focusing on stylistic contributions to musical forms and genres. Repeatable up to nine hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite:
MUS 717 or 718.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
MUS 717 or MUS 718
Corequisites
None.
Examination of contemporary practices, methods, and resources for developing standards-based curricula for K-12 music programs. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Examines the history of music education in the United States and philosophical bases for teaching music. Provides a rationale for a comprehensive music education program. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for woodwind instruments. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for brass instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for percussion instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of pedagogical methodologies and materials for string instruments. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in voice performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of a music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of a music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in organ performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in piano performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violin performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in viola performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in violoncello performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in string bass performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate music program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in harpsichord performance focusing on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in flute performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in oboe performance focusing technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in clarinet performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in bassoon performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in saxophone performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trumpet performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in horn performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in trombone performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in euphonium performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in tuba performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Individualized program of applied studio instruction in percussion performance focusing on technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice at the professional artist level. The course is repeatable. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Preparation and performance of music repertoire in an ensemble setting. Open by audition to any graduate student in the university. CR/NC only.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced score preparation, rehearsal and conducting techniques for the choral music educator/conductor. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Advanced score preparation and conducting techniques for instrumental music educators and conductors. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Graduate Music Program; Successful completion of music audition
Corequisites
None.
Pedagogical techniques for the musical preparation of instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Student-initiated study guided by faculty member or faculty committee. Repeatable up to nine hours when content does not duplicate previous independent studies. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
An overview of scholarly research techniques in music. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
Qualitative, quantitative, or action research coordinated with a music education faculty member. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
2(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Psychological foundations of music instruction, perception, response, and learning. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program.
Corequisites
None.
A capstone research study completed in consultation with a thesis advisor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.
Preparation and performance of a juried public recital. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate music program.
Credits
4(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate music program
Corequisites
None.