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IAMU 114 Music Cultures of the World
A study of selected folkloric, popular, and non-Western art music traditions
and their historical, social, and cultural contexts. Fall, Spring
IAMU 115 Women in Music
The study of recurring issues concerning women composers, teachers, performers,
and patrons, in both historical and contemporary cultures. Spring
IAMU 217 Avant Rock
Presented in a seminar format, this course involves a study of how experimentalism
and the avant-garde developed in the context of rock music. Prerequisite:
ITW 101. Spring
IAMU 242 Listening to America
This course examines the history of music in the United States, with
an emphasis on 20th-century music. Students will study traditional,
popular, and classical music from historical and social perspectives.
Prerequisite: ITW 101. Fall, even years
IHMU 313 Source Readings in Music History
This course offers an examination of historical issues related to the
development of Western music. Students will read and interpret primary
source documents from all periods of music history. Prerequisite:
ITW 101. Spring
IIMU 241 Listening to Brazil
This course offers an interdisciplinary examination of Brazilian arts
and culture, with an emphasis on music, literature, and film. Prerequisite:
ITW 101. Spring
IIMU 243 Film Music History and Technique
The course will enrich anyone’s appreciation for this art form
and provide an introduction to the music of the film industry. The development
of film music will be traced from the early Silent Film era through
the advent of the “Talkies” and on to the grand Romantic
scores of modern times. Fall, Spring
MU 100 Music Workshop
no credit
Includes such musical activities as meetings, recitals, concerts, small
ensemble performances, master classes, and guest lectures. Must be scheduled
each semester by all full-time students in the Bachelor of Music degree
programs, except during the student teaching semester. Fall, Spring
MU 101-102 Applied Music
1, 2, or 4 credits each
Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 or
4 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument
or in voice. Only Performance majors may take this course for 4 credits.
Fall, Spring
MU 103 Fundamental Music Skills
Study of concepts, skills, and techniques necessary to read and understand
music. Not available for credit toward a Music major or minor. Fall, Spring
MU 104 Listening to Music
Analytical and critical listening to music of various historical periods.
Primary attention is given to music of the European- American classical
tradition as well as popular music styles. Not available for credit
toward a Music major or minor. Fall, Spring
MU 105 Voice Class
1 credit
Emphasizes the development and improvement of proper vocal techniques
for those with little or no vocal training. Helps non-Music majors with
a variety of interests in singing. Fall, Spring
MU 108 Piano Class I
2 credits
For students with little or no previous study of a keyboard instrument.
Instruction takes place in a digital piano laboratory and emphasizes the
development of music reading and playing skills for lifetime enjoyment.
Designed for non-music majors/minors. Fall, Spring
MU 109 Piano Class II
2 credits
Continuation of MU 108. Development of previous experience at the keyboard.
Emphasis on studying and playing easy, original keyboard music. Digital
piano lab allows for individual level and pace. Designed for non-music
majors/minors. Prerequisite: MU 108 with grade of C or better, or by audition
and permission of instructor. Spring
MU 110 Guitar Class
1 credit
Introductory study of the guitar. Emphasis on development of music reading
skills, basic chording, plectrum and finger picking techniques, and single-line
melodic playing in the first position.
MU 112 Latin American Music
An historical survey of Latin American folk and art music which emphasizes
African, European, and Amerindian roots of representative styles. Students
learn through readings, lectures, listening, and performance on indigenous
instruments. Open to Music majors and non-majors. Fall
MU 118 Functional Piano I
2 credits
For Music majors and minors with limited piano background. Emphasis is
on keyboard fundamentals and reading keyboard (grand staff) music. Preparation
for the required departmental piano skills test. Instruction takes place
in a digital piano laboratory. Prerequisites: Music major or minor status.
Fall, Spring
MU 119 Functional Piano II
2 credits
Continuation of MU 118. More advanced study and development of keyboard
technique and performance. Focus on accumulation of repertoire and skills
necessary for successful completion of departmental piano skills test.
May be repeated once for credit, with study of additional repertoire.
Prerequisite: MU 118 with grade of C or better, or by audition and permission
of instructor. Fall, Spring
MU 151 Music Theory I
2 credits
Rudiments (basic terms, key signatures, scales and modes, triads), cadences,
and basics of four-part harmonic writing using all root position chords.
Prerequisite: Music major or minor or permission of instructor. Fall,
Spring
MU 152 Music Theory II
2 credits
Dominant seventh and nondominant seventh chords. Part-writing using root
position and first inversion chords. Completion of figured bases and
harmonizing a simple melody. Prerequisite: MU 151 with a grade of C or
better, or permission of instructor. Spring
MU 161 Aural Skills I
1 credit
Aural dictation skills, including consonant intervals, major and minor
triads, progressions of primary major chords in root position, and basic
rhythms in simple meter. Sight-singing of major-key diatonic melodies
and major scale. Music major or minor or permission of the instructor.
Fall, Spring
MU 162 Aural Skills II
1 credit
Aural dictation skills including consonant and dissonant intervals, diminished
and augmented triads, progressions of primary major chords and minor
chords. Rhythmic dictation in simple meters with sixteenth notes, with
introduction to compound meter. Sight-singing of major- and minor-key
diatonic melodies and scales. Prerequisite: MU 161 with a grade of C
or better, or permission of the instructor. Spring
MU 171 Chamber Ensembles
0-1 credit each
Open by audition to a limited number of students. Performance of traditional
and/or contemporary chamber works in various ensembles. Fall, Spring
MU 172 KSC Concert Choir
0-1 credit
Open by audition to any student with adequate singing ability, within
limits of balance of voices. Fall, Spring
MU 173 KSC Chamber Singers
0-1 credit
Open to a limited number of singers selected by audition. Fall, Spring
MU 174 Orchestra
0-1 credit
Open to any student with adequate playing ability, within limits of balanced
instrumentation. Fall, Spring
MU 175 Jazz Ensemble
0-1 credit
Open by audition to a limited number of players. A select group specializing
in jazz of various periods. Fall, Spring
MU 177 Concert Band
0-1 credit
Open by audition to any student with adequate playing ability, within
limits of balanced instrumentation. Fall, Spring
MU 178 Guitar Orchestra
0-1 credit
A performing group composed of various sizes of classical guitars, specializing
in the performance of works for multiple guitars. Audition required. Fall,
Spring
MU 181 Accompanying
1 credit
Pianists are guided through the characteristics of appropriate collaborative
performance practices in both vocal and instrumental accompanying. Open
by audition. Fall, Spring
MU 201-202 Applied Music
1, 2 or 4 credits each
Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute (for 2 or 4 credits)
or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice.
Only Performance majors may take Applied Music for 4 credits. Fall, Spring
MU 207 Teaching Music to Children
Music teaching techniques needed by teachers in the early childhood and
elementary classroom. Develops skills in singing, listening, creating,
and playing classroom instruments. Not available for credit toward a Music
major or minor, except in the BA Music with specialization of Music for
the Elementary Teacher. Must be able to read simple treble clef music.
Fall, Spring
MU 211 Intro to Electronic Music
2 credits
An introduction to the techniques of electronic music through hands-on
experience and historical survey. Includes studio/MIDI setup; synthesizer
operation; sequencing; and audio file manipulation using the Macintosh
operating system. Also includes listening to examples of electronic music.
Prerequisites: computer literacy and MU 152, or permission of instructor.
Fall
MU 213 Composition Class I
2 credits
Preliminary study of the process of musical composition in a classroom
setting. Includes the effective use of counterpoint; listening to examples
from the standard literature; composing works for solo instrument or chamber
groups. Prerequisite: MU 152 or permission of instructor. Fall
MU 214 Composition Class II
2 credits
Continuation of MU 213. More advanced work with counterpoint techniques.
Additional literature review. Composing for a wider variety of instruments
or voice. Prerequisite: MU 213. Spring
MU 216 History of Rock & Roll
Study of the growth and diffusion of popular music and its surrounding culture
in the ’50s and ’60s, including concurrent historical events and
movements, as well as trends in other arts. Fall, Spring
MU 218 The
History of Jazz
Jazz from its origins through modern developments. Ethnic backgrounds,
contributing factors, style characteristics, and interrelationships, literature,
and performers. Fall, Spring
MU 220 Technology For Music Educators
An introduction to music technology and its relationship to music education.
Topics are based on the areas of competency in music technology for K-12
music teachers established by the Technology Institute for Music Educators.
Prerequisites: Music Education major, sophomore standing. Fall, Spring
MU 222 Musical Improvisation
1 credit
Within the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre and form, this
course will provide a foundation for developing extemporaneous musical
skills useful in performance and teaching. Students are expected to have
completed one year of music theory prior to taking this course. Fall,
Spring
MU 223 String Methods I
1 credit
Class instruction in string performance, pedagogy, methods, materials,
and basic instrument maintenance. Two instruments are studied. Prerequisite:
Music major or permission of instructor. Meets first half of semester
only. Fall
MU 224 String Methods II
1 credit
Continuation of MU 223. Additional stringed instruments are studied.
Prerequisite: MU 223. Meets second half of semester only. Fall
MU 225 Brass Methods I
1 credit
Class instruction in brass performance, pedagogy, methods, materials,
and basic maintenance. Two brass instruments are studied. Prerequisite:
Music major or permission of instructor. Meets first half of the semester
only. Fall
MU 226 Brass Methods II
1 credit
Two additional brass instruments are studied. Prerequisites: MU 225 and
major in Music. Meets second half of the semester only. Fall
MU 227 Woodwind Methods I
1 credit
Class instruction in woodwind performance, pedagogy, methods, materials,
and basic maintenance. One woodwind instrument will be studied. Prerequisite:
Music major or permission of instructor. Meets first half of the semester
only. Spring
MU 228 Woodwind Methods II
1 credit
Continuation of MU 227. One additional woodwind instrument will be studied.
Prerequisites: MU 227 and major in Music. Meets second half of the semester
only. Spring
MU 229 Percussion Methods I
1 credit
Class instruction in percussion performance, pedagogy, methods, materials,
and basic instrument maintenance. Prerequisite: Music major or permission
of instructor. Meets first half of semester only. Spring
MU 230 Percussion Methods II
1 credit
Continuation of MU 229. Prerequisite: MU 229. Meets second half of semester
only. Spring
MU 231 Guitar Methods
2 credits
Class instruction in basic guitar skills, emphasizing application in
classroom teaching situations at the elementary and junior high levels,
methods and materials, and basic instrument maintenance. Fall, Spring
MU 235 Performance Literature
2 credits
Sections offered in piano and guitar literature. Treats performance literature
from all periods. Classes include performance of examples with coaching
in stylistic interpretation. Voice: Spring. Piano: Fall, even years.
Guitar: Spring, odd years. Winds/percussion: As needed
MU 237 Vocal Pedagogy
2 credits
Physiology of the vocal mechanism, methods and materials for teaching
voice and Italian diction for singing using the International Phonetic
Alphabet. Students are required to teach a beginning voice student in
class with supervision by the instructor. Prerequisite: One year of applied
vocal study or permission of instructor. Fall
MU 238 Vocal Diction
2 credits
German, French, and English diction for singers using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. It applies this knowledge to the study and performance
of vocal literature from the various historical periods. Prerequisite:
One year of applied vocal study, or permission of instructor. Fall
MU 251 Music Theory III
2 credits
Part-writing using second inversion chords, deceptive cadence, analysis
of Bach chorales and 18th to early 19th century piano music; secondary
dominants and diatonic modulation. Principles of binary and ternary
form. Prerequisite: MU 152 with a grade of C or better, or permission
of the instructor. Fall
MU 252 Music Theory IV
2 credits
Chromatic chords (Augmented Sixths, Neapolitan, secondary diminished
sevenths). Chromatic modulation. Analysis of mid- to late nineteenth
century music. An introduction to 9th, 11th, and 13th chords as used
by Impressionist and Jazz composers. Prerequisite: MU 251 with grade
of C or better, or permission of the instructor. Spring
MU 261 Aural Skills III
1 credit
Aural dictation skills including dominant seventh chords, progressions
including major, minor and diminished chords and inversions. Rhythmic
dictation in compound meters. Sight-singing of more difficult tonal melodies,
use of C clefs. Prerequisite: MU 162 with a grade of C or better, or
permission of the instructor. Fall
MU 262 Aural Skills IV
1 credit
Aural dictation skills including chromatic chord progressions. Rhythmic
dictation including dotted rhythms, triplets, and some syncopation. Sight-singing
of chromatic and modulating melodies. Prerequisite: MU 261 with a grade
of C or better, or permission of the instructor. Spring
MU 270 Opera Workshop
1 credit
Opera excerpts are studied and performed. Complete operas are also studied
composers, plots, and characters. Spring
MU 290 Special Topics in Music
1-4 credits
Study of selected topics in music. May be repeated as topics change.
Prerequisite: ITW 101 or permission of instructor.
MU 298 Independent Study
1-6 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual
interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member.
Consent is required from the instructor who will supervise the independent
study. Repeatable to a total of 6 credits.
MU 301-302 Applied Music
1, 2, or 4 credits each
Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute (for 2 or 4 credits)
or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice.
Only Performance majors may take Applied Music for 4 credits. Fall, Spring
MU 310 Western Music Before 1700
2 credits
survey of Western art music traditions from the Medieval era up to
the 18th century. Emphasis on the development of musical style. Prerequisite:
MU 251. Fall
MU 312 Western Music After 1700
A chronological survey of music from the 18th century to the present
day. Emphasis on the development of musical style. Prerequisite: MU
251. Spring
MU 315 Conducting I
2 credits
Basic conducting techniques, experience in score reading, baton technique,
and interpretation. Prerequisite: MU 152, or permission of instructor.
Fall
MU 316 Conducting II
2 credits
Sequel to MU 315. More advanced conducting techniques used in both instrumental
and choral ensembles. Prerequisite: MU 315 with a grade of C or better.
Spring
MU 326 Applied Pedagogy
2 credits
Directed study of materials and approaches to studio teaching of one's
primary applied instrument to students of all ages, beginning to advanced.
Includes readings and observations of other teachers as assigned. May
be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: one year of applied music
study on primary instrument and permission of instructor. Piano: Fall,
odd years. Guitar: Spring, even years
MU 356 General Music K-12 Practicum
1 credit
Supervised field experience in K-12 General Music classroom(s). Corequisite:
MU 357. Fall
MU 357 General Music K-12
Planning, teaching, and assessing general music lessons (K-12) in accordance
with the National Music Standards. Implementation of Orff and Kodaly
pedagogies including keyboard skills, singing, playing classroom instruments,
solfege, and Curwin hand signs. Classroom observations and field teaching
required. Prerequisite: Completion of piano skills test. Fall
MU 358 Choral Music Education
2 credits
Principles, techniques, and materials for developing and administering
a complete school choral program. Literature for large and small vocal
ensembles surveyed. Observations and field teaching experience in choral
setting are required. Prerequisites: Completion of piano skills test,
admission to Teacher Education, and MU 357, or permission of instructor. Spring
MU 359 Ensemble Music Practicum
1 credit
Supervised field experience in instrumental or choral music programs or both.
Corequisites: MU 358 and MU 360. Spring
MU 360 Instrumental Music Education
2 credits
Principles, techniques, organization, and materials for developing and
administering a complete school instrumental program. Includes sources
and criteria for selection of repertoire. Observations of school music
programs are stressed. Prerequisites: Completion of piano skills test,
admission to Teacher Education, and MU 357, or permission of instructor.
Spring
MU 401 Applied Music
1, 2, or 4 credits
Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 or
4 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument
or in voice. Successful completion of recital requirements is necessary
for passing grade in this course. Only Performance majors may take Applied
Music for 4 credits. Fall, Spring
MU 404 Analytical Techniques in Music
2 credits
Formal analysis of representative examples of music literature. Emphasis
is on the larger structural units of tonal composition. Prerequisite:
MU 252. Spring, odd years
MU 405 Counterpoint
2 credits
Contrapuntal techniques in music of the 16th and 18th centuries; survey
of 'species' counterpoint and the basics of canon, fugue, and invertible
counterpoint. Prerequisite: MU 252. Fall, odd years
MU 411 Electronic Music Projects
1 credit
In this elective course, students will produce a music project that brings
together their knowledge of an area in music with their acquired skills
in electronic music. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU 211
or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring
MU 414 Applied Music
4 credits
Individual instruction consisting of a one-hour private lesson per week
on an instrument or voice. Successful completion of recital requirements
is necessary for passing grade in this course. Open only to Performance
majors. Fall, Spring
MU 419 Practicum in Ensemble Directing
1-4 credits
Allows upper-division Music majors to participate as apprentices in performing
groups. Students may be asked to assist in selection of literature, group
logistics, rehearsal, and performance. Prerequisites: MU 315 and MU 316,
an audition, and permission of instructor. Fall, Spring
MU 486 20th Century Music
Analytical study of representative works from 20th-century art music.
Students apply theoretical and style-analytical knowledge to a small
body of works and present academic papers on topics of their choice.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Music Core courses or permission of
instructor. Fall, odd years
MU 497 Internship in Music Technology
1-4 credits
Supervised, contracted internship arranged by the student with an approved
recording studio, or, in certain cases, with another compatible facility,
for either a semester’s work or summer employment. Contract must be approved
by the music technology coordinator. Responsible faculty supervision and
review required. Prerequisites: MU 211, MU 213, MU 214, and MU 411. Fall,
Spring
MU 498 Independent Study
1-6 credits
Independent reading and study in a selected area of Music, conducted on
a tutorial basis. Students must obtain approval of the supervising faculty
member before registering. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
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