MUS 102RA 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.

MUS 103 - Aural Skills 1
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Music reading pre-test.
COREQUISITE: MUS 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.

MUS 104 - Aural Skills II
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 103
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.

MUS 105 - Music Theory I
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Music fundamentals pre-test.
COREQUISITE: MUS 103.
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.

MUS 106 - Music Theory II
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 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.

MUS 120 - Marching Band
F 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Max. 8 cr.
Non-auditioned ensemble offering experience in marching techniques and outdoor performances.

MUS 126 - University Chorus
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Max. 8 cr.
Non-auditioned choir performing a variety of concert music. Must be able to match pitch.

MUS 130 - Techniques: Flute & Clarinet
F 1 cr. LAB 1
Teaching techniques, materials and basic playing approaches for flute and clarinet. For music education students.

MUS 131 - Techniques: Sax, Oboe, & Bassoon
S 1 cr. LAB 1
Teaching techniques and materials, basic playing approaches, and maintenance procedures for saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. For music education students.

MUS 132 - Techniques: Trumpet & French Horn
S 1 cr. LAB 1
Teaching techniques and materials for trumpet and French horn. For music education students.

MUS 133 - Techniques: Trombone, Baritone, & Tuba
S 1 cr. LAB 1
Teaching techniques and materials for trombone, euphonium, and tuba. For music education students.

MUS 134 - Techniques: Percussion
S 1 cr. LAB 1
Teaching techniques and materials for percussion. For music education students.

MUS 135 - Techniques: Strings
F 1 cr. LAB 1
Teaching techniques and materials for strings. For music education students.

MUS 141 - University Band
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, max. 8 cr.
Study and performance of traditional and contemporary repertoire for wind and percussion in a large ensemble format.

MUS 150 - Keyboard Skills 1
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.

MUS 151 - Keyboard Skills II
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 150 or placement audition and music major.
Continued study of keyboard theory and technique, creative activities, sight reading, and piano repertoire. For music majors.

MUS 153 - Guitar in Class I
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Placement audition.
Basic instruction in techniques of chord and classical guitar, music reading, and performance.

MUS 154 - Guitar in Class II
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 153 or placement audition.
Continuation of MUS 153.

MUS 156 - Voice in Class
F 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Maximum 2 cr.
Basic singing technique: tone production, interpretation, introduction to song literature.

MUS 160 - 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.

MUS 203 - Aural Skills III
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 104.
Continued development of aural and vocal skills that deal with tonal and temporal relationships.

MUS 204 - Aural Skills IV
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 203.
Continued development of aural and vocal skills that deal with tonal and temporal relationships.

MUS 205 - Music Theory III
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 106.
Study and use of chromatic harmony and counterpoint in the common practice period. Analysis of small forms.

MUS 206 - Music Theory IV
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 205.
Analysis and use of homophonic forms and 20th Century techniques.

MUS 210IA - Enjoyment of Music
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
Presentation of examples of great music literature to develop informed, perceptive listening and musical understanding.

MUS 212IA - History of American Popular Music
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.

MUS 214IA JAZZ LITERATURE
S 3 cr. LEC 3
The literature from the post "Swing Era" when bands became concert ensembles. A detailed study of styles that have influenced jazz music and the leading composers/arrangers in this movement.

MUS 224 - Jazz Ensemble
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.

MUS 235 - Diction: English-Latin
S 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: One of the following: MUS 156 or MUS 160 (voice) is recommended.
Correct pronunciation of English and Latin for singers using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

MUS 248IA 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.

MUS 249 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: REPERTOIRE
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 151 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.

MUS 250 - Keyboard Skills III
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 151 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.

MUS 251 - Keyboard Skills IV
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 151 or 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.

MUS 252 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: JAZZ
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 151 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.

MUS 253 - Guitar in Class III
F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 154.
Continued instruction in techniques of chord and classical guitar, music reading, and performance.

MUS 254 - Guitar in Class IV
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 253.
Continued instruction in techniques of chord and classical guitar, music reading, and performance.

MUS 260 - Applied Music II
F,S,Su 1 cr. STU 1 May be repeated, maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUS 160 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.

MUS 280 - Intro to Digital Music F 3 credits. The class will cover concepts and terms, software and hardware, historical background, and an introduction to the music business. We will analyze trends in the music industry and assess tools for building self-directed careers within the changing field of music technology. Students will work on listening exercises, written projects, and group and individual creative projects using Mac/PC software.

here is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand.