MUS
Music
MUSE 123 TECHNIQUES: VOICE MUSE 130 TECHNIQUES: FLUTE & CLARINET MUSE 131 TECHNIQUES: SAX, OBOE & BASSOON MUSE 132 TECHNIQUES: BRASS MUSE 134 TECHNIQUES: PERCUSSION MUSE 135 TECHNIQUES: STRINGS MUSE 140 LABORATORY INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE MUSE 141 LABORATORY CHORAL ENSEMBLE MUSE 220 INTRODUCTION TO COMP APP MUSIC ED MUSE 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MUSE 291 SPECIAL TOPICS MUSE 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY MUSE 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP MUSE 339 CONDUCTING PRACTICUM MUSE 340 MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES MUSE 383 ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION MUSE 395 TEACHING PRACTICUM: GENERAL MUSIC MUSE 397 METHODS: GENERAL MUSIC MUSE 437 INSTRUMENTAL FIELD EXPERIENCE MUSE 439 CHORAL FIELD EXPERIENCE MUSE 445 STUDIO TEACHING EXPERIENCE MUSE 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MUSE 491 SPECIAL TOPICS MUSE 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY MUSE 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP MUSE 497MI METHODS: INSTRUMENTAL METHODS & LITERATURE 5-12 MUSE 497MC METHODS: CHORAL METHODS & LITERATURE 5-12 MUSI 100 CONCERT ATTENDANCE MUSI 101IA ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC MUSI 103RA FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSICAL CREATION MUSI 105 MUSIC THEORY I MUSI 106 MUSIC THEORY II MUSI 112 CHOIR I: UNIVERSITY CHORUS MUSI 114 BAND I: UNIVERSITY BAND MUSI 130IA HISTORY OF JAZZ MUSI 131 JAZZ ENSEMBLE I: MSU MUSI 135 KEYBOARD SKILLS I MUSI 136 KEYBOARD SKILLS II MUSI 140 AURAL PERCEPTION I MUSI 141 AURAL PERCEPTION II MUSI 155 MARCHING BAND:SPIRIT OF THE WEST MUSI 160 BEGINNING GUITAR I MUSI 161 BEGINNING GUITAR II MUSI 195 APPLIED MUSIC I MUSI 203IA AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC MUSI 205 MUSIC THEORY III MUSI 206 MUSIC THEORY IV MUSI 211IA MASTERWORKS IN MUSIC MUSI 219IA HONORS MUSIC & SOCIETY MUSI 225 JAZZ THEORY & IMPROVISATION I MUSI 226 JAZZ THEORY & IMPROVISATION II MUSI 230 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS: REPERTOIRE MUSI 231 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS: ACCOMPANYING MUSI 232 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS: OPEN SCORE READING MUSI 233 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS: JAZZ MUSI 240 AURAL PERCEPTION III MUSI 241 AURAL PERCEPTION IV MUSI 260 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR MUSI 281 DICTION: LATIN, ENGLISH, ITALIAN MUSI 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MUSI 291 SPECIAL TOPICS MUSI 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY MUSI 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP MUSI 295 APPLIED MUSIC II MUSI 301 MUSIC HISTORY I MUSI 302 MUSIC HISTORY II MUSI 303 MUSIC HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY MUSI 307IA WORLD MUSIC MUSI 308 ORCHESTRA II: MSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSI 310 OPERA THEATRE II MUSI 312 CHOIR III: CHORALE MUSI 314 BAND III: WIND SYMPHONY MUSI 322 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MUSI 331 JAZZ ENSEMBLE II: ONE O'CLOCK JAZZ BAND MUSI 335 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING MUSI 336 CHORAL CONDUCTING MUSI 348 ENSEMBLE MUSI 351 ACCOMPANYING MUSI 358 PARKENING OBSERVATION MUSI 362 CHAMBER ENSEMBLES III: MSU MUSI 382 DICTION: GERMAN & FRENCH MUSI 395 APPLIED MUSIC III MUSI 407 COUNTERPOINT MUSI 410 ANALYSIS MUSI 422 MSU CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MUSI 426 MONTANANS MUSI 428 GAMELAN MUSI 430 KEYBOARD STUDIO PEDAGOGY MUSI 432 KEYBOARD LITERATURE MUSI 438 INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE MUSI 440 ORCHESTRATION MUSE 442 VOCAL STUDIO PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE MUSI 446 ADVANCED APPLIED CONDUCTING MUSI 450 RECITAL MUSI 460 GUITAR MASTER CLASS MUSI 485 ACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MUSI 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MUSI 491 SPECIAL TOPICS MUSI 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY MUSI 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP MUSI 495 APPLIED MUSIC IV MUST 112 BASIC HOME RECORDING MUST 115 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MUSIC MUST 125 MIDI & ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC COMPOSITION MUST 217 ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MUST 220 RECORDING I MUST 225 ELECTRIC MONSTER LAPTOP ENSEMBLE MUST 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MUST 291 SPECIAL TOPICS MUST 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY MUST 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP MUST 305 ORCHESTRATION FOR NEW MEDIA MUST 320 RECORDING II MUST 341 SOUND DESIGN & SYNTHESIS MUST 350 REAL-TIME COMPUTER MUSIC MUST 380 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS I: FILM MUST 382 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS II MUST 384 FILM SCORING MUST 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MUST 491 SPECIAL TOPICS MUST 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY MUST 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP MUST 498 INTERNSHIP MUST 499R SENIOR PROJECT/CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE MUST 544 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
MUSE 123 TECHNIQUES: VOICE
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Music Major or consent of instructor.
-- Introductory vocal training and diction for instrumentalists and
beginning singers. Students develop voice production and performance
skills for solo and small group singing through a lab setting.
MUSE 130 TECHNIQUES: FLUTE
& CLARINET
F 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials and basic playing approaches for flute
and clarinet. For music education students.
MUSE 131 TECHNIQUES: SAX, OBOE
& BASSOON
S 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for
saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. For music education students.
MUSE 132 TECHNIQUES: BRASS
S 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for
brass instruments. For music education students.
MUSE 134 TECHNIQUES: PERCUSSION
S 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for
percussion. For music education students.
MUSE 135 TECHNIQUES: STRINGS
F 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for
strings. For music education students.
MUSE 140 LABORATORY INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLE
F 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Maximum 8 cr.
-- Repertoire suitable for beginning and advanced secondary school ensembles
(band and/or orchestra) will be reviewed. Students are asked to play
their secondary instrument.
MUSE 141 LABORATORY CHORAL
ENSEMBLE
S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Maximum 8 cr.
-- Repertoire suitable for beginning and advanced secondary school vocal
ensembles will be reviewed. The ensemble will present a recital at the
end of the semester under the direction of student conductors.
MUSE 220 INTRO TO COMP APP
MUS ED
F 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MTEC Major status.
-- An introduction to computer applications in music, including music
notation, marching band and basic music notation, marching band and
basic musicianship software programs, as well as audio recording. This
course is particularly geared toward music education majors.
MUSE 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
MUSE 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand.
MUSE 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
MUSE 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
On Demand 1 cr. SEM Maximum 4 cr.
-- Topics offered which are not covered in regular courses. Students
participate in preparing and presenting discussion materials.
MUSE 339 CONDUCTING PRACTICUM
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITES: MUSI 335 (fall) or MUSI 336 (spring).
-- Leadership of ensemble, opportunity to apply rehearsal techniques
and conducting skills learned in MUSI 335 or MUSI 336. Experience teaching
in small ensemble setting.
MUSE 340 MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES
On Demand 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 206.
COREQUISITE: MUSI 155.
-- Organization, administration, and creative skills necessary for directing
a successful public school marching band.
MUSE 383 ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC
EDUCATION
F,S,Su 2 cr. RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: EDCI 208 or EDCI 209.
-- Fundamental concepts of differentiated educational assessment for
classroom teachers including the alignment of assessment to curriculum
standards and essential understandings, quality of assessment, principles
of item construction, evaluation of student responses, interpretation
of results, and improvement of techniques.
MUSE 395 TEACHING PRACTICUM:
GENERAL MUSIC
F 1 cr. Lab 1.
COREQUISTIE: MUSE 397.
-- Students will be assigned to school classrooms to observe children,
teachers, and teaching strategies and to serve as teacher aides. Students
will teach lessons in subject areas corresponding to the methods classes
in which they are currently enrolled.
MUSE 397 METHODS: GENERAL MUSIC
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 241, MUSI 206, MUSI 231, MUSE 383, and good standing
in Teacher Education Program.
COREQUISITE: MUSE 395.
-- Elementary music methods for the music education majors; in-depth
study and application of elementary music methods using singing, listening,
instrument playing, creating, and movement; materials, management, sequencing,
planning, and assessment for K-6 music classes.
MUSE 437 INSTRUMENTAL FIELD
EXPERIENCE
S 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: MUSE 497.
-- A field experience in secondary (grades 5-12) instrumental music
situations prior to student teaching. Observations, interviews, and
brief teaching experiences with music ensembles at the secondary level.
MUSE 439 CHORAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
F 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: MUSE 497
-- A field experience in secondary (grades 5-12) choral music situations
prior to student teaching. Observations, interviews, and brief teaching
experiences with music ensembles at the secondary level.
MUSE 445 STUDIO TEACHING EXPERIENCE
F,S 2 cr. IND 2 May be repeated, Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing and one of the following: MUSI 438, MUSI
442, MUSI 432.
-- Supervised teaching in student's performance area.
MUSE 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
MUSE 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of
department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
MUSE 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
F,S,Su On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
MUSE 497MI METHODS: INSTRUMENTAL
METHODS & LITERATURE 5-12
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 335, MUSI 206, MUSI 232.
COREQUISITE: MUSE 437.
-- Rehearsal techniques, materials, literature, strategies for classroom
management and the administration of the instrumental program for the
middle school band and orchestra teacher.
MUSE 497MC METHODS: CHORAL
METHODS & LITERATURE 5-12
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 336, MUSI 206, MUSI 232.
COREQUISITE: MUSE 439.
-- Rehearsal techniques, materials, literature, strategies for classroom
management and the administration of the choral program for the middle
school and high school choral instructor.
MUSI 100 CONCERT ATTENDANCE
F,S 0 cr. IND 0 cr. May be repeated
-- Required of Music Major students every semester that they are in
residence on campus. Each student must attend 8 concerts or recitals
and sign in or submit proof of attendance. Pass/Fail course.
MUSI 101IA ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC
S 3 cr. LEC 3 cr.
-- Introduces students to the rich legacy of Western Art Music, defined
as notated musical traditions in Europe and later in the USA from liturgical
chant to the present. Explores the historical context that led to the
development of important genres and influenced the lives of composers.
Facilitates active listening and curious inquiry into the language of
music.
MUSI 103RA FUNDAMENTALS OF
MUSICAL CREATION
F,S 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1 LAB 1
-- Open to all students. Study of the elements of music and their combination
in musical creation. Activities include the acquisition of keyboard
skills, exploration of traditional harmonic theory and exercises in
music reading, analysis, and composition.
MUSI 105 MUSIC THEORY I
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Music fundamentals pre-test.
COREQUISITE: MUSI 140.
-- Music fundamentals, diatonic harmony and elementary counterpoint.
Successful completion of Music Fundamentals Pre-test (administered during
the first class meeting and covering scales, rhythm/meter, clefs, and
key signatures) required for enrollment in this course.
MUSI 106 MUSIC THEORY II
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 105.
-- Continuation of study of materials used in the previous semester:
diatonic harmony and analysis in the common practice style, musical
notation and language, function and interaction of the elements of music.
MUSI 112 CHOIR I: UNIVERSITY
CHORUS
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of Instructor.
-- Intermediate, mixed-voice choir performing a variety of concert music.
MUSI 114 BAND I: UNIVERSITY
BAND
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, maximum 8 cr.
-- Study and performance of traditional and contemporary repertoire
for wind and percussion in a large ensemble format. Open to all students
with high school instrumental music experience.
MUSI 130IA HISTORY OF JAZZ
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Important literature from American jazz, with an emphasis on a detailed
study of styles that have developed new directions in music and shaped
America's culture.
MUSI 131 JAZZ ENSEMBLE I: MSU
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Ensemble experience performing musical styles that include swing,
jazz, commercial, and popular music. Open to all students with high
school instrumental music experience.
MUSI 135 KEYBOARD SKILLS I
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Placement audition and music major.
-- Study of keyboard theory and technique, creative activities, sight
reading, and piano repertoire. For music majors.
MUSI 136 KEYBOARD SKILLS II
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 135 or placement audition and music major.
-- Continued study of keyboard theory and technique, creative activities,
sight reading, and piano repertoire. For music majors.
MUSI 140 AURAL PERCEPTION I
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Music reading pre-test.
COREQUISITE: MUSI 105.
-- Studies in ear training and sight-singing to develop aural perception
of tonal and temporal relationships. Primarily for students with planned
concentration in music. Assumes knowledge of musical notation.
MUSI 141 AURAL PERCEPTION II
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 140.
-- Continuation of studies in ear training and sight-singing to develop
aural perception of tonal and temporal relationships. Primarily for
students with planned concentration in music.
MUSI 155 MARCHING BAND: SPIRIT
OF THE WEST
F 1-2 cr. LAB May be repeated.
-- Non-auditioned ensemble offering experience in marching techniques
and outdoor performances.
MUSI 160 BEGINNING GUITAR
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Placement audition.
-- Basic instruction in techniques of chord and classical guitar, music
reading, and performance.
MUSI 161 BEGINNING GUITAR II
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 160 or placement audition.
-- Continuation of MUSI 160.
MUSI 195 APPLIED MUSIC I
F,S,Su 1 cr. STU 1 May be repeated, Maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Techniques of performance and interpretation to develop musical ability,
expression, accuracy, and stylistic awareness in student's performance
area.
MUSI 203IA AMERICAN POPULAR
MUSIC: REFLECTIONS OF POLITICS &SOCIETY
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- A study of the way in which American popular music is a product of
the social, political, and historical context in which it developed,
and in turn how this context was shaped by this music.
MUSI 205 MUSIC THEORY III
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 106.
-- Study and use of chromatic harmony and counterpoint in the common
practice period. Analysis of small forms.
MUSI 206 MUSIC THEORY IV
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 205.
-- Analysis and use of homophonic forms and 20th Century techniques.
MUSI 211IA MASTERWORKS IN MUSIC
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Presentation of examples of great music literature to develop informed,
perceptive listening and musical understanding.
MUSI 219IA HONORS MUSIC &
SOCIETY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- An investigation into the relationship between composers, and the
cultural, political, and social influences that impacted their creative
work. Various composers and significant musical works representing diverse
style periods, cultures, and historical backgrounds will be discussed
in depth. Students will be required to present a final paper discussing
the work of a specific composer of their choice, incorporating the above
criteria. Restricted entry. Priority to University Honors students.
MUSI 225 JAZZ THEORY &
IMPROVISATION I
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 105 and MUSI 295 or successful audition.
-- Improvisational basics for experienced instrumentalists and vocalists,
improvement of aural perception, techniques of teaching improvisation
and utilizing it at various levels of technical proficiency, enhancing
other approaches to music education.
MUSI 226 JAZZ THEORY &
IMPROVISATION II
S alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 225.
-- Application of the techniques learned in Improvisation I, continuation
of improvisational and creative experiences.
MUSI 230 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD
SKILLS: REPERTOIRE
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 136 OR placement audition and music major.
-- Continuation of the study of keyboard theory and technique, sight
reading, and piano repertoire. For non-keyboard music majors.
MUSI 231 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD
SKILLS: ACCOMPANYING
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 136 or placement audition and music major.
-- Continuation of the study of keyboard theory and technique, ensemble
playing, sight reading, and piano accompanying. For non-keyboard music
majors.
MUSI 232 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD
SKILLS: OPEN SCORE READING
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 136or placement audition and music major.
-- Continuation of the study of keyboard theory and technique, sight
reading, and keyboard realization of choral and instrumental ensemble
scores. For music majors.
MUSI 233 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD
SKILLS: JAZZ
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 136 or placement audition and music major.
-- Continuation of the study of keyboard theory and technique, creative
activities, sight reading, improvisation and performance of jazz. For
music majors.
MUSI 240 AURAL PERCEPTION III
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 141.
-- Continued development of aural and vocal skills that deal with tonal
and temporal relationships.
MUSI 241 AURAL PERCEPTION IV
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 240.
-- Continued development of aural and vocal skills that deal with tonal
and temporal relationships.
MUSI 260 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 161.
-- Continued instruction in techniques of chord and classical guitar,
music reading, and performance.
MUSI 281 DICTION: LATIN, ENGLISH
ITALIAN
S 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 195 in voice or previous singing experience.
-- Correct pronunciation of Latin, English, Italian for singers using
the International Phonetic Alphabet. Study of standard art song, operatic
and choral repertoire in Latin, English and Italian.
MUSI 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
MUSI 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand.
MUSI 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
MUSI 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
On Demand 1 cr. SEM Maximum 4 cr.
-- Topics offered which are not covered in regular courses. Students
participate in preparing and presenting discussion materials.
MUSI 295 APPLIED MUSIC II
F,S,Su 1 cr. STU 1 May be repeated, maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 195 and successful audition.
-- Continued instruction in techniques of performance and interpretation
to develop musical ability, expression, accuracy, and stylistic awareness
in student's performance area.
MUSI 301 MUSIC HISTORY I
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 106.
-- Music as it relates to other arts and humanities from an historical
and stylistic perspective. From Antiquity through the Baroque era.
MUSI 302 MUSIC HISTORY II
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 106.
-- Music as it relates to other arts and humanities from an historical
and stylistic perspective. The Classical and Romantic eras.
MUSI 303 MUSIC HISTORY OF THE
20TH CENTURY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 106 and MUSI 301 or MUSI 302.
--Music as it relates to other arts and humanities from an historical
and stylistic perspective. 20th Century and Jazz.
MUSI 307IA WORLD MUSIC
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing.
-- Approaches to, and use of, music in world cultures. Impact of world
music on the western art music tradition.
MUSI 308 ORCHESTRA II: MSU
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Advanced training in the performance repertoire for orchestra.
MUSI 310 OPERA THEATRE II
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition
-- Advanced training in the performance of opera and musical theater
repertoire.
MUSI 312 CHOIR III: CHORALE
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Advanced choral performance.
MUSI 314 BAND III: WIND SYMPHONY
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 Maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Enrollment by audition.
-- Study and performance of advanced, traditional, and contemporary
wind band repertoire.
MUSI 322 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition
--Advanced ensemble performance experience focusing primarily on music
written for percussion during the 20th century
MUSI 331 JAZZ ENSEMBLE II:
ONE O'CLOCK JAZZ BAND
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Advanced performance training in jazz literature from all style periods,
guided improvisational experience.
MUSI 335 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
& REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
F 2 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 241, MUSI 206.
-- Basic conducting and instrumental rehearsal techniques, instrumental
score study, laboratory experiences.
MUSI 336 CHORAL CONDUCTING
& REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
S 2 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 335.
-- Basic conducting and choral rehearsal techniques, choral score study,
laboratory experiences.
MUSI 348 ENSEMBLE
F,S,Su 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated; Maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Selected students perform in small, coached instrumental and vocal
ensemble performance.
MUSI 351 ACCOMPANYING
F alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 295.
-- Study of repertoire and principles of accompaniment in all style
periods. Laboratory experiences include accompanying instrumentalists
and vocalists.
MUSI 358 PARKENING OBSERVATION
Su 1 cr. IND 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 195.
-- Guided observation and critique of Parkening Master Class.
MUSI 362 CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
III: MSU
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated; maximum 8 cr.
COREQUISITE: MUSI 195, MUSI 295, MUSI 395, MUSI 495, or MUED 560; or
successful audition.
-- Students perform in small, coached instrumental and vocal chamber
music ensembles. Students study and perform chamber music repertory
composed between 1650 and the present.
MUSI 382 DICTION: GERMAN AND
FRENCH
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 281
-- Correct pronunciation of German and French for singers using the
International Phonetic Alphabet. Study of standard art song and operatic
repertoire in German and French.
MUSI 395 APPLIED MUSIC III
F,S,Su 1-2 cr. STU 1 May be repeated, Maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 295 and successful audition.
-- Continued study of techniques of performance and interpretation to
develop musical ability, expression, accuracy, and stylistic awareness
in student's performance area.
MUSI 407 COUNTERPOINT
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 206.
-- Study and practice of the techniques of writing two- and three-voice
counterpoint. 16th, 18th, and 20th-Century styles.
MUSI 410 ANALYSIS
S alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 206.
-- Advanced analysis and in depth study of selected and representative
works from specific categories, such as chamber, orchestral, vocal,
or choral music.
MUSI 422 MSU CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Audition or Consent of Instructor.
-- A small (20-30member) auditioned orchestra of strings and a few winds
suitable for playing appropriate literature, such as works from the
Baroque of Classical era, or more modern works written for smaller forces.
MUSI 426 MONTANANS
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 Maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Advanced performance in small vocal ensemble using stylistic variety
in programming.
MUSI 428 GAMELAN
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 105 or MUSI 307 and consent of instructor.
-- Balinese gamelan orchestra rehearsal and performance using authentic
instruments. Both traditional music for the angklung gamelan as well
as newer directions in music will be addressed. Traditional role learning
and musical notation will be used.
MUSI 430 KEYBOARD STUDIO PEDAGOGY
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and MUSI 295.
-- Study of studio and class piano teaching techniques, beginning piano
methods, beginning keyboard literature and materials needed for studio/class
piano teaching. Observations and supervised teaching experiences are
included.
MUSI 432 KEYBOARD LITERATURE
S alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 430.
-- Study of historical keyboard instruments and literature from the
1600s to the present.
MUSI 438 INSTRUMENTAL STUDIO
PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE
F,S and on demand 2 cr. LEC 1 IND 1
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, MUSI 295.
-- Studio teaching techniques and relevant etudes, solo, and ensemble
literature in the student's major applied area. Evaluation of literature
and progression of a young player. Required observation of experienced
private lesson teachers.
MUSI 440 ORCHESTRATION
S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 206.
-- Training in scoring principles for instrumental ensembles with emphasis
on arranging and adapting music for public school programs.
MUSI 442 VOCAL STUDIO PEDAGOGY
& LITERATURE
S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, and one of the following: MUS 156 or
MUSI 295 and MUSI 231.
-- Vocal pedagogy, teaching techniques, and literature.
MUSI 446 ADVANCED APPLIED CONDUCTING
F,S 1-2 cr. LAB 1-2
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, and one of the following: MUSI 335 and
MUSI 336 and MUSI 231 or MUSI 232.
-- Provides BA-Music and BME-Music Education majors with practical experience
in conducting, leadership, and management. Students will study advanced
conducting and rehearsal techniques, and perhaps have the opportunity
to conduct large ensembles as Student Conductors.
MUSI 450 RECITAL
F,S,Su 1 cr. IND 1 May be repeated.
COREQUISITE: MUSI 395 or MUSI 495.
-- Selection of appropriate program of works suited to student's abilities,
preparation for performance.
MUSI 460 GUITAR MASTER CLASS
Su and on demand 1 cr. IND 1
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 295 (Guitar).
-- Pedagogical and performance techniques in classical guitar.
MUSI 485 ACOUSTIC COMPOSITION
F,S,Su on demand 1 - 3 cr. TUT 1 IND 1-2 May be repeated; maximum 6
cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 106.
-- Individual study of compositional practices for acoustic/orchestral
instruments, compositional processes and techniques, standard notation
and part-writing, and aesthetic concepts. Students meet minimum weekly
progress standards and a total requirement for minutes of music written,
adjustable for the complexity of the medium .
MUSI 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
MUSI 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
MUSI 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of
department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
MUSI 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
F,S,Su On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
MUSI 495 APPLIED MUSIC IV
F,S,Su 1-2 cr. STU 1 May be repeated; maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUSI 395 and successful audition.
-- Continued study of techniques of performance and interpretation to
develop musical ability, expressivity, accuracy, and stylistic awareness
in student's performance area.
MUST 112 BASIC HOME RECORDING
S 3 cr. LAB 3
-- This class will familiarize students with information and processes
in a functioning home studio using Pro Tools. Through hands-on tutorials,
the students will develop essential techniques for setup, recording,
editing, and basic mixing.
MUST 115 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL
MUSIC
F, S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- First course in the Music Technology Sequence. Concepts and terms,
creative projects using software and hardware, historical background,
an introduction to the music industry, and tools for building self-directed
careers within the changing field of music technology.
MUST 125 MIDI SEQUENCING &
NOTATION
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUST 115, and permission of instructor.
-- Continuation of the MIDI component of Introduction to Digital Music.
Composition and music notation, synthesizer programming, constructing
an integrated music technology studio, and advanced applications for
film and theatre.
MUST 217 ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: W and US core.
-- Explore the business of Music, Entertainment, and Film industries.
Artist Copyright, Royalties, Mechanical Licensing, Performance Contract,
and basic contracts will be discussed with regard to busines history,
organization, media channels, and customer base.
MUST 220 RECORDING I
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MTEC Major status.
-- Introduction to, and exploration of, technologies and concepts used
to create, record, edit, format, manufacture, reinforce and reproduce
audio. Combination of lecture and hands-on learning.
MUST 225 ELECTRIC MONSTER LAPTOP
ENSEMBLE
S 2 cr. LAB 2.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor required.
-- Performance and study of music making in an ensemble of mainly laptop
computers. Computer music programming skills as well as music performance
experience desirable.
MUST 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
MUST 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand.
MUST 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
MUST 294 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
On Demand 1 cr. SEM Maximum 4 cr.
-- Topics offered which are not covered in regular courses. Students
participate in preparing and presenting discussion materials.
MUST 305 ORCHESTRATION FOR
NEW MEDIA
S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MTEC majors: MUST 125 and permission of instructor; other
majors: permission of instructor only.
-- Study of the full orchestra , its subgroups, and integration of software
instruments for orchestrating music in today's music world.
MUST 320 RECORDING II
F 3 cr. LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: MUST 220, formal admission to the MTEC Major, and permission
of instructor.
-- An advanced laboratory course in recording and mixing, to include
microphone techniques, outboard gear, recording and mixing individual
instruments and ensembles, mastering techniques, session management,
and business organization.
MUST 341 SOUND DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTEC Major status and MUST 220.
-- Students will explore artistic and scientific applications of recent
research in sound, including software for analysis-resynthesis, noise
reduction, cross-synthesis, physical modeling, and acoustical analysis.
Links between music composition, acoustics, computer science, and multimedia
post production are emphasized.
MUST 350 REAL-TIME COMPUTER
MUSIC
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTech status and permission of instructor required.
-- Study of the real-time interactive computer music programming environment
Max/MSP/Jitter. Students will learn standard objects and operational
strategies in the program by building small modules and assembling them
into larger patches, which then facilitate compositions and performances.
MUST 380 INTERDISCIPLINARY
PROJECTS I: FILM I
F 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS Majors: MUST 115 and consent of instructor. Cross
listed with MTA 347
-- For upper-level Film and Music Technology students. Exploration of
cross-disciplinary techniques in multimedia art. Individual and collaborative
projects with visuals and sound. Overview of the history of audio art,
video art and experimental film.
MUST 382 INTERDISCIPLINARY
PROJECTS II
S 3 cr. RCT 3 May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PREREQUISITE: MUS Majors: Music Technology major status and permission
of instructor only.
-- Topics vary by semester in this interdisciplinary course connecting
Music Technology with other departments.
MUST 384 FILM SCORING
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MUST 125 and MUST 305 or consent of instructor.
-- The course objective is to provide the student with knowledge and
guidance through the various stages of the process of creating original
music to accompany a visual medium. While no previous film scoring experience
is required, a fundamental background in music theory, keyboard skills,
and music technology is preferred.
MUST 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
MUST 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
MUST 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of
department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
MUST 494 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
F,S,Su On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
MUST 498 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 - 6 cr. IND Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or
other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
MUST 499R SENIOR RECITAL/CAPSTONE
EXPERIENCE
F 3 cr. LEC 2, SEM 1
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in MTEC program (MTEC and Composition/Orchestration
coursework must be completed or in progress).
-- Creation and public performance of a large-scale work incorporating
original sound design (film score, multimedia work, EP-length album,
or theatrical soundtrack) plus research paper synthesizing knowledge
and inquiry in the Music Technology major.
MUST 544 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
Su 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Master of Education with emphasis in
Music program. Other graduate programs and non-degree-seeking graduate
students by permission of instructor.
-- An introduction to computer applications in music, including music
notation, audio recording, and basic composition with audio and MIDI.
This course is particularly geared toward music educators.
