Academic Catalog

Music (MU)

IAMU-103  Fundamental Music Skills  (4 Credits)  

Study of concepts, skills, and techniques necessary to read and understand music. An introduction to intervals, scales, key signatures, triads, and solfege. Not available for credit toward a Music Major or Minor.

Offered: All, Every Year  
IAMU-104  Listening to Music  (4 Credits)  

Analytical and critical listening to music of various historical periods. Primary attention is given to music of European-American classical tradition as well as popular music styles. Not available for credit toward a Music major or minor.

Offered: All, Every Year  
IAMU-112  Latin American Music Survey  (4 Credits)  

A cultural, social, and historical survey of Latin American folk and art music which emphasizes African, European, and Amerindian roots of representative regional and national styles. Students learn through readings, lectures, films, listening, and performance on indigenous instruments.

Offered: Fall, Every Year  
IAMU-114  Music Cultures of the World  (4 Credits)  

A study of selected folkloric, popular and non- western art music traditions and their historical, social and cultural contexts.

Offered: All, Every Year  
IAMU-216  History of Rock & Roll  (4 Credits)  

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.

Offered: All, Every Year  
IAMU-242  Listening to America  (4 Credits)  

This course examines the history of music in the United States, with an emphasis on twentieth century music. Students will study traditional, popular, and classical music from historical and social perspectives.

Offered: All, Every Year  
IAMU-311  Sound Design for Video  (4 Credits)  

This course investigates the processes and techniques used in designing sound and music for visual media. Topics will include the perceptual properties of sound, software synthesis, wave mechanics, acquiring or creating auditory elements, and using audio production techniques and tools.

Prerequisite(s): 24 credits in ISP including ITW-101 and IQL-101  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
IAMU-312  Latin American Music, Society, & Culture  (4 Credits)  

Students will explore cultural origins, diversity, and the role of music by using examples from various representative regions of Latin America.

Prerequisite(s): 24 credits in ISP including ITW-101 and IQL-101  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
IAMU-407  Teaching Music to Children  (4 Credits)  

This course is focused on integrating music into the classroom setting. Students will develop skills in singing, listening, creating, playing classroom instruments, and leading music activities.

Prerequisite(s): 24 credits in ISP including ITW-101 and QL  
Offered: All, Every Year  
IAMU-417  Avant Rock  (4 Credits)  

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(s): 24 credits in ISP, including ITW-101 and QL  
Offered: All, Every Year  
IHMU-305  History of Jewish Music  (4 Credits)  

Jewish Music from biblical times to the present. Includes liturgical, cantorial, holiday, folk, and concert music; Israeli, Yiddish, Klezmer, and contemporary synagogue music; choral tradition and music of the Holocaust. Cross-listed as: IHHGS-305.

Prerequisite(s): 24 credits in ISP including ITW-101 and QL  
IIMU-243  Film Music History & Technique  (4 Credits)  

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 onto the grand Romantic scores of modern times.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-100  Music Workshop  (0-1 Credits)  

Includes such musical activities as meetings, recitals, concerts, small ensemble performances, master classes, and guest lectures.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-101  Applied Music I  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): Music Major or Music Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-102  Applied Music II  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-101 and Music Major or Music Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-118  Functional Piano I  (1 Credit)  

Introduction to keyboard fundamentals, keyboard harmony, inprovisation at the piano, and reading the grand staff with two hands. Prepares students for first half of department piano proficiency exam.

Prerequisite(s): Music major or minor  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-119  Functional Piano II  (1 Credit)  

Continuation of MU-118. More advanced study and development of keyboard technique and performance skills. Introduction to sight-reading and transposition at the keyboard, ensemble playing, and the accumulation of repertoire and skills necessary for successful completion of MU-283. Meets two hours a week. May be repeated once for credit.

Prerequisite(s): MU-118  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-130  Introduction to Music Education  (2 Credits)  

Contemporary and historical analysis of public music education. Orientation to the teaching profession as a career choice through personal reflection, professional readings and field experience. Introduction to professional standards.

Prerequisite(s): Successful audition as a declared music education major  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-140  Vocal Diction I  (1 Credit)  

A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its application to languages for singing. This course will primarily cover English, French, and Italian.

Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-141  Vocal Diction II  (1 Credit)  

A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its application to languages for singing. This course will primarily cover German, Latin, and Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): MU-140  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-151  Music Theory I  (2 Credits)  

Fundamentals, including key signatures, scales, intervals, triads, and 7th chords. Roman numerals, basic part writing using root-position chords, cadences, nonharmonic tones, basic figured bass analysis, basic keyboard harmony.

Prerequisite(s): Music major or minor  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-152  Music Theory II  (2 Credits)  

Counterpoint, part-writing using root position and first inversion chords, uses of six-four chords, harmonic tendencies, analysis and realization of figured bass, modes, secondary dominants and tonicization, keyboard harmony.

Prerequisite(s): MU-151 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-161  Aural Skills I  (1 Credit)  

Sight-singing and aural dictation skills, including major and minor scales; major, minor, and perfect intervals; diminished, minor, major, and augmented triads; basic rhythms in simple meter; major and minor diatonic melodies; and basic root position harmonic progressions. Meets two hours a week.

Prerequisite(s): Music major or minor  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-162  Aural Skills II  (1 Credit)  

Sight-singing and aural dictation skills, including major and minor scales; modes; consonant and dissonant intervals; triads in inversion; 7th chords in root position; rhythms in simple meter, with introduction to compound meter; major, minor, and modal melodies. Harmonic dictation to include secondary dominants. Meets two hours a week.

Prerequisite(s): MU-161 with grade of C or higher  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-171  Chamber Ensemble  (0-1 Credits)  

Open by audition to a limited number of students. Performance of traditional and/or contemporary chamber works in various ensembles. May be repeated.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-172  KSC Concert Choir (SP24)  (0-1 Credits)  

(This course will be changing as of FA24. The following course description is for Spring 2024 ONLY.) Open by audition to any student with adequate singing ability, within limits of balance of voices. May be repeated.

Prerequisite(s): Audition required  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-173  KSC Chamber Singers  (0-1 Credits)  

Open to a limited number of singers selected by audition. May be repeated.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-174  Orchestra  (0-1 Credits)  

Open to any student with adequate playing ability, within limits of balance of instrumentation. May be repeated.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-175  Jazz Ensemble  (0-1 Credits)  

Open by audition to a limited number of players. A select group specializing in jazz of various periods. May be repeated.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-177  Concert Band  (0-1 Credits)  

Open by audition to any student with adequate playing ability, within limits of balanced instrumentation. May be repeated.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-178  Guitar Orchestra  (0-1 Credits)  

A performing group composed of various sizes of classical guitars, specializing in the performance of works for multiple guitars. Audition required. May be repeated.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-179  Applied Composition - Secondary I  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual composition instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit). Not applicable to the BM Music Composition or BM Technology programs. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): Music Major or Minor only  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-180  Applied Composition - Secondary II  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual composition instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit). Not applicable to the BM Music Composition or BM Technology programs. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees. Repeatable for credit.

Prerequisite(s): MU-179 and Music Major or Minor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-181  Collaborative Piano Skills  (2 Credits)  

Pianists are guided through the characteristics of appropriate collaborative performance practices in instrumental repetoire. Open by audition. May be repeated for credit.

Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-182  Art Song for Singers and Pianists  (2 Credits)  

Vocalists and pianists are guided through the characteristics of appropriate collaborative performance practices in vocal repertoire. Open by audition. May be repeated for credit.

Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-191  Applied Music - Secondary I  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. May be repeated for credit. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): Music Major or Minor only  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-192  Applied Music - Secondary II  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. May be repeated for credit. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-191 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-201  Applied Music III  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-102 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-202  Applied Music IV  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-201 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-211  Introduction to Music Technology  (4 Credits)  

An overview of the essential elements of music technology. Included topics will be sound, audio, MIDI, synthesis, and sampling. Also includes a review of the history of music technology and electronic music.

Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-212  Audio Recording Techniques  (2 Credits)  

An introduction to the basics of recording technology. Topics will include analog and digital recording systems, microphone design, microphone placement, and basic mixing techniques. This course will be primarily classroom-based with some hands-on projects.

Prerequisite(s): MU-211  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
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(s): MU-152 or permission of instructor  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
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(s): MU-213  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-218  Functional Piano III  (1 Credit)  

Students will improve sight-reading and transposition skills through study of choral, band and orchestra scores. Figured bass, easy keyboard literature, and an introduction to vocal accompanying strategies. Meets two hours a week.

Prerequisite(s): MU-119  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-219  Functional Piano IV  (1 Credit)  

Students will lead the class, run a choir rehearsal, and practice teaching from the keyboard. Repertoire and ensemble playing will continue to reinforce sight-reading and performance skills. Meets two hours a week.

Prerequisite(s): MU-218  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
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.

Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-223  String Methods I  (1 Credit)  

Class instruction in string performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic instrument maintenance. Two instruments are studied. Meets first half of semester only.

Prerequisite(s): Music major or permission of instructor  
Offered: Fall, Even Years  
MU-224  String Methods II  (1 Credit)  

Continuation of MU-223. Additional stringed instruments are studied. Meets second half of semester only.

Prerequisite(s): MU-223  
Offered: Fall, Even Years  
MU-225  Brass Methods I  (1 Credit)  

Class instruction in brass performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic maintenance. Two brass instruments are studied. Meets first half of the semester only.

Prerequisite(s): Music major or permission of instructor  
Offered: Fall, Odd Years  
MU-226  Brass Methods II  (1 Credit)  

Two additional brass instruments are studied. Meets second half of the semester only.

Prerequisite(s): MU-225 and major in Music  
Offered: Fall, Odd Years  
MU-227  Woodwind Methods - Flute  (1 Credit)  

Class instruction in woodwind performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic maintenance.

Prerequisite(s): Music Major or permission of instructor  
Offered: Spring, Even Years  
MU-228  Woodwind Methods - Clarinet & Saxophone  (1 Credit)  

Class instruction in clarinet and saxophone performance, pedgogy, methods, materials, and basic maintenance.

Prerequisite(s): Music major  
Offered: Spring, Even Years  
MU-229  Percussion Methods I  (1 Credit)  

Class instruction in percussion performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic instrument maintenance. Meets first half of semester only.

Prerequisite(s): Music Major or permission of instructor  
Offered: Spring, Odd Years  
MU-230  Percussion Methods II  (1 Credit)  

Continuation on MU-229. Meets second half of semester only.

Prerequisite(s): MU-229  
Offered: Spring, Odd Years  
MU-231  Guitar Methods  (2 Credits)  

Class instruction in basic guitar skills, emphazing application in classroom teaching situations at the elementary, and junior high levels, methods and materials, and basic instrument maintenance.

Prerequisite(s): Must be a music education major  
Offered: Spring, Odd Years  
MU-232  Woodwind Methods - Oboe & Bassoon  (1 Credit)  

Class instruction in oboe and bassoon performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic maintenance.

Prerequisite(s): Music major  
Offered: Spring, Even Years  
MU-251  Music Theory III  (2 Credits)  

Part writing using all inversions, modulation to closely-related keys, chromatic harmonies. Keyboard harmony. Major forms, including binary, ternary, rondo, sonata-allegro. Analysis of Bach chorales, mid-to late-classical and early-Romantic music.

Prerequisite(s): MU-152 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-252  Music Theory IV  (2 Credits)  

Modulation to distant keys, chromatic modulation, chromatic mediant relationships. Continued part-writing and analysis of late-classical and Romantic music. 20th Century rhythmic, tonal, and post-tonal concepts, and analysis of contemporary repertoire. Keyboard harmony and score reading.

Prerequisite(s): MU-251 with grade of C or higher  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-261  Aural Skills III  (1 Credit)  

Sight-singing and aural dictation skills, including scales, modes, consonant and dissonant intervals, all triads and dominant 7th chords in root position and inversions, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and compound rhythm. Advance diatonic melodies and harmonies, including secondary dominants, chromatic chords, and modulation to closely related keys. Meets two hours a week.

Prerequisite(s): MU-162 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-262  Aural Skills IV  (1 Credit)  

Sight-singing and aural dictation skills, including major, minor, modal, and contemporary scales; compound intervals; triads and 7th chords in root position and inversions; chromatic chords. Rhythms in simple, compound, and changing meters. Melodies and harmonies to include secondary dominants, chromatic chords, and modulation to close and distant keys. Meets two hours a week.

Prerequisite(s): MU-261 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-270  Opera Workshop  (0-1 Credits)  

Opera excerpts are studied and performed. Complete operas are also studied: composers, plots, and characters. May be repeated for credit.

Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-281  Aural Skills Proficiency Assessment Exam  (0 Credits)  

Required of all music majors. One of three mid-level assessment exams required by the Department of Music necessary for continuation in the program. May be repeated once. Graded Pass/Fail.

Prerequisite(s): For Music majors and minors only  
Corequisite(s): Take with MU-261  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-282  Mid-Level Review Assessment Exam  (0 Credits)  

Required of all music majors. One of three mid-level assessment exams required by the Department of Music necessary for continuation in the program. May be repeated once. Graded Pass/Fail.

Prerequisite(s): Music majors and minors only  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-283  Piano Proficiency Assessment Exam  (0 Credits)  

Required of all music majors. One of three mid-level assessment exams required by the Department of Music necessary for continuation in the program. May be repeated once prior to junior level coursework (Music Education majors and BA candidates), or junior recital jury (Music Performance majors). Graded Pass/Fail.

Prerequisite(s): Music major  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-291  Applied Music - Secondary III  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $260 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-192 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-292  Applied Music - Secondary IV  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-291 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-298  Independent Study  (1-8 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. Repeatable to a total of 8 credits.

Prerequisite(s): Consent is required from the instructor who will supervise the independent study  
MU-301  Applied Music V  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-202 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-302  Applied Music VI  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-301 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-310  Western Music Before 1700  (4 Credits)  

A survey of Western art music traditions from the Medieval era up to the eighteenth century. Emphasis on the development of musical style.

Prerequisite(s): MU-251  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-312  Western Music After 1700  (4 Credits)  

A chronological survey of music from the eighteenth century to the present day. Emphasis on the development of musical style.

Prerequisite(s): MU-251  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-315  Conducting I  (2 Credits)  

Basic conducting techniques, experience in score reading, baton technique, and interpretation.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the departmental assessment exams, MU-281, MU-282, MU-283, additionally, Music Education majors must have gained admission to Teacher Education  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-316  Conducting II  (2 Credits)  

Sequel to MU-315. More advanced conducting techniques used in both instrumental and choral ensembles.

Prerequisite(s): MU-315 with a grade of C or better  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
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 and levels. Vocal: Fall. Piano: Fall, odd years. Guitar: Spring, even years. Other instruments: as needed.

Prerequisite(s): MUA-102 or MUAP-102, and permission of instructor  
Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-335  Performance Literature  (2 Credits)  

Sections offered in literature for voice, piano, guitar, and other instruments as needed. Classes include performance of examples with coaching in stylistic interpretation of literature from all periods.

Offered: Spring, Odd Years  
MU-354  Music Curriculum & Assessment  (2 Credits)  

This course will focus on the purpose and techniques necessary to implement general and ensemble music curriculum design and assessment.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Educator Preparation program and successful completion of the departmental exams MU-281, MU-282, and MU-283  
Offered: Fall, Even Years  
MU-355  Adaptive Music  (2 Credits)  

This course will focus on laws governing special education and their impact on music educators in adapting music experiences to best meet students' needs in general and ensemble music classrooms.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Educator Preparation program and successful completion of the departmental exams MU-281, MU-282, and MU-283  
Offered: Spring, Even Years  
MU-356  General Music K-12 Practicum  (1 Credit)  

Supervised field experience in K thru 12 General Music classroom(s).

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation program and successful completion of departmental exams MU-281, MU-282, MU-283  
Corequisite(s): MU-357  
Offered: Spring, Even Years  
MU-357  General Music K-12  (4 Credits)  

Planning, teaching, and assessing general music lessons (K 12) in accordance with the National Music Standards. Implementation of Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze pedagogies including keyboard skills, singing, playing classroom instruments, solfege, and Curwin hand signs. Classroom observations and field teaching required.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation program and successful completion of MU-281 and MU-283  
Corequisite(s): MU-356  
Offered: Spring, Even Years  
MU-358  Choral Music Education  (2 Credits)  

Principles, techniques, and materials for developing and administering a complete school choral program. Includes sources and criteria for selection of repertoire.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation program and successful completion of the departmental assessment exams, MU-281, MU-282, MU-283 and MU-316  
Corequisite(s): MU-359 and MU-360  
Offered: Fall, Even Years  
MU-359  Ensemble Music Practicum  (1 Credit)  

This is a course designed to create supervised field esperiences in public school instrumental and/or choral music programs for music education majors.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation program and successful completion of the departmental assessment exams (piano, aural skills, mid-level review  
Corequisite(s): MU-358 and MU-360  
Offered: Fall, Even Years  
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.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation program and successful completion of the departmental assessment exams MU-281, MU-282, MU-283, and MU-316  
Corequisite(s): MU-358 and MU-359  
Offered: Fall, Even Years  
MU-380  Junior Recital  (0-1 Credits)  

This course number documents the successful completion of a Junior Recital for the Music Performance degree. The course is graded Pass or No Pass.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the departmental assessment exams (MU-281, MU-282, MU-283) and by permission of the Music Department chairperson  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-381  Applied Composition I  (2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons and a semi-weekly Composers Forum. Applied Music Fee - $280 (2 Credits).

Prerequisite(s): MU-214 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-382  Applied Composition II  (2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons and a semi-weekly Composers Forum. Applied Music Fee - $280 (2 credits).

Prerequisite(s): MU-381 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-391  Applied Music - Secondary V  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-292 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-392  Applied Music - Secondary VI  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. This course is repeatable. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-391 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-401  Applied Music VII  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. This course is repeatable. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-302 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-402  Applied Music VIII  (1-2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. This course is repeatable. 1 Credit - $160, 2 Credits - $280 in additional fees.

Prerequisite(s): MU-401 and Music Major or Minor, or permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-412  Recording Studio  (2 Credits)  

An advanced lecture and project-oriented course centered on the audio production processes of recording, mixing, and mastering. Topics will include aesthetics of a mix and various processes and techniques relevant to music production. Students will engage in extensive critical listening throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): IAMU-311  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
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. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Prerequisite(s): MU-315, MU-316, an Audition, and permission of instructor  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-475  Student Teaching - Elementary  (5 Credits)  

Full time 7-week placement in elementary level music classroom setting(s) appropriate to intended certification. Supervision provided by college supervisor and field based professional towards mastery of principles, attitudes and techniques for successful teaching. Graded Pass/Fail.

Corequisite(s): MU-475 and MU-476, Permission of Teacher Education Office  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-476  Student Teaching - Secondary  (5 Credits)  

Full time 7-week placement in secondary level music classroom setting(s) appropriate to intended certification. Supervision provided by college supervisor and field professional towards mastery of principles, attitudes and techniques for successful teaching. Graded Pass/Fail.

Corequisite(s): MU-475 and MU-476, Permission of Teacher Education Office  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-477  Music Student Teaching Seminar  (2 Credits)  

Seminar taken during student teaching focuses on current social, legal and ethical issues affecting music education. Includes reflection on professional identity and culminating portfolio development.

Corequisite(s): MU-475 and MU-476  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-480  Senior Recital  (0-1 Credits)  

This course documents the successful completion of a senior recital for the Music Education, Music Performance or Music Composition degrees. The course is graded Pass or No Pass.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the departmental assessment exams (MU-281, MU-282, MU-283) and by permission of the Music Department chairperson  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-481  Applied Composition III  (2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons and a semi-weekly Composers Forum. Applied Music Fee - $280 (2 credits).

Prerequisite(s): MU-382 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-482  Applied Composition IV  (2 Credits)  

Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons and a semi-weekly Composers Forum. Successful completion of senior recital requirements is necessary for a passing grade in this course. This course is repeatable. Applied Music Fee - $280 (2 credits).

Prerequisite(s): MU-481 with a grade of C or higher  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-495  Seminar  (4 Credits)  

Integrates a student's knowledge and skills in music and applies them in an upper level seminar setting. Presents one topic per semester: Counterpoint, Analytical Techniques in Music, Twentieth Century Music, or other topics. Final projects relate to a student's degree specialization or interests. May be repeated as topics change.

Prerequisite(s): MU-252  
Offered: All, Every Year  
MU-496  Senior Project  (2 Credits)  

A capstone project in Music Technology demonstrating competence as an audio engineer and sound designer. The project, in consultation with the instructor, may take the form of a lecture recital or significant development project with lecture presentation.

Offered: Fall, Every Year  
MU-497  Internship in Music Technology  (2 Credits)  

80-hour supervised, contracted internship arranged by the student with an approved music technology company, for either a semester's work or summer employment. Contract must be approved by the music technology coordinator. Responsible faculty supervision and review required.

Prerequisite(s): MU-211, MU-212, and MU-412  
Offered: Spring, Every Year  
MU-498  Independent Study  (1-8 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 8 credits.