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MUS 100 CONCERT ATTENDANCE
MUS 102RA FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSICAL CREATION
MUS 103 AURAL SKILLS I
MUS 104 AURAL SKILLS II
MUS 105 MUSIC THEORY I
MUS 106 MUSIC THEORY II
MUS 115 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MUSIC
MUS 120 MARCHING BAND
MUS 126 UNIVERSITY CHORUS
MUS 130 TECHNIQUES: FLUTE & CLARINET
MUS 131 TECHNIQUES: SAX, OBOE & BASSOON
MUS 132 TECHNIQUES: TRUMPET & FRENCH HORN
MUS 133 TECHNIQUES: TROMBONE, EUPHONIUM & TUBA
MUS 134 TECHNIQUES: PERCUSSION
MUS 135 TECHNIQUES: STRINGS
MUS 141 UNIVERSITY BAND
MUS 150 KEYBOARD SKILLS I
MUS 151 KEYBOARD SKILLS II
MUS 153 GUITAR IN CLASS I
MUS 154 GUITAR IN CLASS II
MUS 156 VOICE IN CLASS
MUS 160 APPLIED MUSIC I
MUS 203 AURAL SKILLS III
MUS 204 AURAL SKILLS IV
MUS 205 MUSIC THEORY III
MUS 206 MUSIC THEORY IV
MUS 210IA MASTERWORKS IN MUSIC
MUS 212IA AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC: REFLECTIONS OF POLITICS & SOCIETY
MUS 214IA JAZZ LITERATURE
MUS 220 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND RECORDING FOR MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS
MUS 221 RECORDING I
MUS 222 RECORDING II
MUS 224 JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUS 230 MIDI SEQUENCING & NOTATION
MUS 235 DICTION: ENGLISH-lATIN
MUS 248IA MUSIC & SOCIETY
MUS 249 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: REPERTOIRE
MUS 250 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: ACCOMPANYING
MUS 251 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: OPEN SCORE READING
MUS 252 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: JAZZ
MUS 253 GUITAR IN CLASS III
MUS 254 GUITAR IN CLASS IV
MUS 260 APPLIED MUSIC II
MUS 280 SPECIAL TOPICS
MUS 289R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
MUS 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
MUS 303 INSTRUMENTATION
MUS 310 MUSIC HISTORY: ANTIQUITY THROUGH BAROQUE
MUS 311 MUSIC HISTORY: CLASSICAL THROUGH 20TH CENTURY
MUS 312IA WORLD MUSIC
MUS 322 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
MUS 324 STUDIO JAZZ LAB
MUS 325 MSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MUS 326 CHORALE
MUS 330 OPERA WORKSHOP
MUS 335 DICTION & REPERTOIRE:ITALIAN & GERMAN
MUS 336 DICTION & REPERTOIRE:FRENCH
MUS 337 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING & REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
MUS 338 CHORAL CONDUCTING & REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
MUS 340 MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES
MUS 341 SOUND DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS
MUS 347 INTERDISCIPINARY FILM & MUSIC PROJECTS
MUS 349 FILM SCORING
MUS 351 ACCOMPANYING
MUS 353 IMPROVISATION I
MUS 354 IMPROVISATION II
MUS 355 ENSEMBLE
MUS 356 CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
MUS 358 PARKENING OBSERVATION
MUS 360 APPLIED MUSIC III
MUS 400 SEMINAR
MUS 405R SENIOR PROJECT
MUS 406 COMPOSITION
MUS 407 COUNTERPOINT
MUS 408 ANALYSIS
MUS 420 WIND ENSEMBLE
MUS 426 MONTANANS
MUS 428 GAMELAN
MUS 437 INSTRUMENTAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
MUS 439 CHORAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
MUS 440 INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE
MUS 442 VOCAL PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE
MUS 443 PIANO PEDAGOGY
MUS 444 PIANO LITERATURE
MUS 445 EXPERIENCE STUDIO TEACHING
MUS 446 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS & LITERATURE
MUS 449 CHORAL METHODS & LITERATURE
MUS 450 RECITAL
MUS 458 GUITAR MASTER CLASS
MUS 460 APPLIED MUSIC IV
MUS 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY
MUS 480 SPECIAL TOPICS
MUS 489R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
MUS 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
MUS 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.
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 I
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 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 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.
MUS 120 MARCHING BAND
F 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, Maximum 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, Maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor.
-- Intermediate, mixed-voice choir performing a variety of concert music.
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, materials, and basic playing approaches for saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. For music education students.
MUS 132 TECHNIQUES: TRUMPET & FRENCH HORN
S 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for trumpet and French horn. For music education students.
MUS 133 TECHNIQUES: TROMBONE, EUPHONIUM & TUBA
S 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for trombone, euphonium, and tuba. For music education students.
MUS 134 TECHNIQUES: PERCUSSION
S 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for percussion. For music education students.
MUS 135 TECHNIQUES: STRINGS
F 1 cr. LAB 1
-- Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for strings. For music education students.
MUS 141 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.
MUS 150 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.
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 MASTERWORKS IN MUSIC
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Presentation of examples of great music literature to develop informed, perceptive listening and musical understanding.
MUS 212IA 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.
MUS 214IA JAZZ LITERATURE
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.
MUS 220 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND RECORDING FOR MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS
F 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
-- 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.
MUS 221 RECORDING I
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- 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.
MUS 222 RECORDING II
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- Continuation of the study of the technologies and concepts used to create, record, edit, format, manufacture, reinforce, and reproduce audio. This course builds on the material presented in Recording I, and incorporates both lecture and hands-on learning.
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. Open to all students with high school instrumental music experience.
MUS 230 MIDI SEQUENCING & NOTATION
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 115 or MUS 221, 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.
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 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: ACCOMPANYING
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 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS: OPEN SCORE READING
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 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.
MUS 289R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S 1-3 cr. RCT may be repeated
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects.
MUS 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
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.
MUS 303 INSTRUMENTATION
S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 206.
-- Training in scoring principles for instrumental ensembles with emphasis on arranging and adapting music for public school programs.
MUS 310 MUSIC HISTORY: ANTIQUITY THROUGH BAROQUE
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 106.
-- Music as it relates to other arts and humanities from an historical and stylistic perspective. From Antiquity through the Baroque era.
MUS 311 MUSIC HISTORY: CLASSICAL THROUGH 20TH CENTURY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 106.
-- Music as it relates to other arts and humanities from an historical and stylistic perspective. From the Classical era through the 20th Century.
MUS 312IA 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.
MUS 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.
MUS 324 STUDIO JAZZ LAB
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.
MUS 325 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.
MUS 326 CHORALE
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated, maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Advanced choral performance.
MUS 330 OPERA WORKSHOP
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition
-- Advanced training in the performance of opera and musical theater repertoire.
MUS 335 DICTION & REPERTOIRE: ITALIAN & GERMAN
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: MUS 235.
-- Correct pronunciation of Italian and German for singers using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Study of standard art song and operatic repertoire in Italian and German.
MUS 336 DICTION & REPERTOIRE: FRENCH
S alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: MUS 235.
-- Correct pronunciation of French for singers using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Study of standard art song and operatic repertoire in French.
MUS 337 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING & REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
F 2 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 204, MUS 206.
-- Basic conducting and instrumental rehearsal techniques, instrumental score study, laboratory experiences.
MUS 338 CHORAL CONDUCTING & REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
S 2 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 337.
-- Basic conducting and choral rehearsal techniques, choral score study, laboratory experiences.
MUS 340 MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES
On Demand 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: MUS 206.
COREQUISITE: MUS 120.
-- Organization, administration, and creative skills necessary for directing a successful public school marching band.
MUS 341 SOUND DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTEC Major status and MUS 221.
-- Students will explore artistic and scientific applications
of recent research in sound, explore artistic and scientific
applications of recent research in sound, including
software for analysis-resynthesis, noise reduction,
cross-synthesis, physical modeling, and accoustical
analysis. Links between music composition accoustics,
computer science, and multimedia post production are
emphasized.
MUS 347 INTERDISCIPINARY FILM & MUSIC PROJECTS
F 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS Majors: MUS 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.
MUS 349 FILM SCORING
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MUS 206 and MUS 151 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.
MUS 351 ACCOMPANYING
F alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: MUS 260.
-- Study of repertoire and principles of accompaniment in all style periods. Laboratory experiences include accompanying instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 353 IMPROVISATION I
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 105 and MUS 260 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.
MUS 354 IMPROVISATION II
S alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 353.
-- Application of the techniques learned in Improvisation I, continuation of improvisational and creative experiences.
MUS 355 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.
MUS 356 CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated; maximum 8 cr.
COREQUISITE: MUS 160, MUS 260, MUS 360, MUS 460, 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.
MUS 358 PARKENING OBSERVATION
Su 1 cr. IND 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUS 160.
-- Guided observation and critique of Parkening Master Class.
MUS 360 APPLIED MUSIC III
F,S,Su 1 cr. STU 1 May be repeated, Maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUS 260 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.
MUS 400 SEMINAR
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.
MUS 405R SENIOR PROJECT
F 3 cr. LEC 2, SEM 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 206, MUS 310 AND 311
-- Senior capstone course. Synthesis of historical, stylistic, and theoretical concepts and performance. Analysis and study of exemplary compositions. Public performance or other presentation and research paper based on an important work.
MUS 406 COMPOSITION
F,S,Su on demand 1 - 3 cr. TUT 1 IND 1-2 May be repeated; maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUS 106.
-- Individual study of compositional practices in any musical idiom, compositional processes and techniques, and aesthetic concepts applicable to the idiom of writing or creation of music.
MUS 407 COUNTERPOINT
S alternate years, to be offered
even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 206.
-- Study and practice of the techniques of writing two- and three-voice counterpoint. 16th, 18th, and 20th-Century styles.
MUS 408 ANALYSIS
S alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 206.
-- Advanced analysis and in depth study of selected and representative works from specific categories, such as chamber, orchestral, vocal, or choral music.
MUS 420 WIND ENSEMBLE
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1 Maximum 8 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful audition.
-- Study and performance of advanced, traditional, and contemporary wind band repertoire.
MUS 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.
MUS 428 GAMELAN
F,S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 105 or MUS 312 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.
MUS 437 INSTRUMENTAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
S 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: MUS 446.
-- 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.
MUS 439 CHORAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
F 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: MUS 449
-- 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.
MUS 440 INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE
F,S and on demand 2 cr. LEC 1 IND 1
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, MUS 260.
-- 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.
MUS 442 VOCAL PEDAGOGY & LITERATURE
S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, and one of the following: MUS 156 or MUS 260 and MUS 250.
-- Vocal pedagogy, teaching techniques, and literature.
MUS 443 PIANO PEDAGOGY
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and MUS 260.
-- 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.
MUS 444 PIANO LITERATURE
S alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 443.
-- Study of historical keyboard instruments and literature from the 1600s to the present.
MUS 445 EXPERIENCE STUDIO TEACHING
F,S 2 cr. IND 2 May be repeated, Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing and one of the following: MUS 440, MUS 442, MUS 444.
-- Supervised teaching in student's performance area.
MUS 446 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS & LITERATURE
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 337, MUS 206, MUS 251.
COREQUISITE: MUS 437.
-- Rehearsal techniques, materials, literature, strategies for classroom management and the administration of the instrumental program for the middle school band and orchestra teacher.
MUS 449 CHORAL METHODS & LITERATURE
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MUS 338, MUS 206, MUS 251.
COREQUISITE: MUS 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.
MUS 450 RECITAL
F,S,Su 1 cr. IND 1 May be
repeated.
COREQUISITE: MUS 360 or MUS 460.
-- Selection of appropriate program of works suited to student's abilities, preparation for performance.
MUS 458 GUITAR MASTER CLASS
Su and on demand 1 cr. IND 1
PREREQUISITE: MUS 260 (Guitar).
-- Pedagogical and performance techniques in classical guitar.
MUS 460 APPLIED MUSIC IV
F,S,Su 1 cr. STU 1 May be repeated; maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MUS 360 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.
MUS 470 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.
MUS 480 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.
MUS 489R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION
F,S,Su 1 - 2 cr. RCT May be repeated. Max 4 cr.
COREQUISITE: MUS 490.
-- Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects.
MUS 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
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.
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