Music

A class designed to expose students to various types of music in the vocal, instrumental, and keyboard genres. This course is required of all music majors for eight semesters on a pass/ fail basis and all music minors for four semesters on a pass/fail basis.

This course is designed for beginner and/or intermediate students. Not available for credit toward degree requirements. Students are expected to practice five hours per one credit hour. Repeatable credit. Limited enrollment. 

This is an introductory course to the fundamentals of piano playing. Especially designed for beginners. Not available for credit toward degree requirements. Repeatable credit.

This is the introductory course to the fundamentals of singing. Designed especially for the beginner. Not available for credit toward degree requirements. Repeatable credit.

This course is an Introduction to the fundamentals of playing an instrument. Especially designed for beginners. Not available for credit toward degree requirements. Repeatable credit.

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of organ playing. It is especially designed for beginners. Not available for credit toward degree requirements. Repeatable credit. Offered alternate years.

This course is a study of the rudiments of music. It is designed for general university students or music majors and minors whose pre-university music skills are deficient. Not available for credit toward degree requirements. Repeatable credit. 

Principles of pronunciation and articulation for sung and spoken English and Italian using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Emphasis is placed upon correct articulation, stress, and inflection for singing of each language.

This course teaches the principles of pronunciation and articulation for sung and spoken French and German using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Emphasis is placed upon correct articulation, stress and inflection for singing of each language.

Principles of pronunciation and articulation for sung and spoken English, Italian, French and German using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) are covered in this course.. This is a one semester course in fulfillment of the double major diction requirement. Emphasis is placed upon correct articulation, stress and inflection for singing of each language.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in piano performance. Successful completion of all four piano proficiency courses/ or a piano proficiency exam is required for all music students. Students who are pianists may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework in piano study is needed to fulfill this requirement.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in piano performance. Successful completion of all four piano proficiency courses/ or a piano proficiency exam is required for all music students. Students who are pianists may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework in piano study is needed to fulfill this requirement.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in piano performance. Successful completion of all four piano proficiency courses/ or a piano proficiency exam is required for all music students. Students who are pianists may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework in piano study is needed to fulfill this requirement.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in piano performance. Successful completion of all four piano proficiency courses/ or a piano proficiency exam is required for all music students. Students who are pianists may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework in piano study is needed to fulfill this requirement.

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. Limited enrollments.

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. Limited enrollments.

This course is an introduction to audio recording technique based on Pro Tools, including survey of popular music software and hardware. Software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint is included. Assignments include vocal recordings, creating short film soundtracks and practical use of software tools.

This course is an introduction to the music of the Western world from the Middle Ages to the present time. Consideration is given to the various political, social, and religious factors that have caused changes in musical style from one art period to another. Representative compositions from each art period will be studied. Out-of-class listening and concert and recital attendance are also a part of class activities.

University Choir is a large ensemble ranging from 80 to 100 plus voices. Membership in this ensemble is by audition and/or consent of the director. This ensemble prepares students for the smaller ensemble, the Aeolians, MU 202. Choral literature from the classical, romantic, and modern art periods will be performed. In addition, larger choral works will be sung, and when possible, these works will be performed with orchestra. Repeatable credit.

This ensemble is a midsize ensemble (40-55 members) of select voices primarily made up of music majors and minors. Membership of this ensemble is by audition and/or consent of the director. The ensemble performs for civic, religious, academic and cultural events. Repertoire spanning from early baroque to contemporary gospel music is performed. Members joining this ensemble must demonstrate the ability to sing in various musical genres with ease. The Aeolians will join with the University Choir for certain civic, academic, and religious events as needed. Repeatable credit.

This is a large ensemble that rehearses and performs standard band repertory. Membership is by audition. Repeatable credit.

Chamber Ensemble is a variety of small ensembles that rehearse and perform literature appropriate for the ensemble (composition, vocal, piano, instrumental, hand bells, etc.). Limited membership by audition. Repeatable credit.

Orchestra is a large ensemble that rehearses and performs standard orchestral literature. Membership by audition. Repeatable credit.

This course is a study of the structural and harmonic materials of diatonic music, with examples drawn from standard classical literature. Written, aural, and keyboard work are an integral part of this course. 

This course is a study of the structural and harmonic materials of diatonic music, with examples drawn from standard classical literature. Written, aural, and keyboard work are an integral part of this course. 

This course is a concentration on the development of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ear training skills. 

This course is a concentration on the development of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ear training skills. 

This course includes guided listening to standard works of the Western classical repertoire. The list of works is determined by the entire music faculty and is revised periodically. 

This course is a study of the history of African American music from 1619 through the present day. Students focus on the socio-historical context in which popular music, folk music, classical music, and religious music evolved. Topics include the spiritual, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues and contemporary music, as well as women in music. Out-of-class listening, concert and recital attendance are also a part of class activities.. (Formerly MU 323 History of African American Music (W))

A basic survey course designed to give the prospective teacher an understanding of the principles of music teaching and learning. The procedures employed are the organization, motivation, and management of preschool-12 instrumental, vocal/choral, and general music. Opportunities are provided by observing, assisting, conducting, playing, singing, and participating in laboratory activities.

This course is designed to develop the technical knowledge necessary for teaching tone production and performance skills on woodwind instruments. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment.

This course is designed to develop the technical knowledge necessary for teaching tone production and performance skills on string instruments. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment.

This course is designed to develop the technical knowledge necessary for teaching tone production and performance skills on percussion instruments.

This course is designed to develop the technical knowledge necessary for teaching tone production and performance skills on brass instruments.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in guitar. Successful completion of all four guitar proficiency courses is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Music Therapy. Students who already have experience playing the guitar may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework (in guitar study), if any, needed to fulfill this requirement.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in guitar. Successful completion of all four guitar proficiency courses is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Music Therapy. Students who already have experience playing the guitar may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework (in guitar study), if any, needed to fulfill this requirement.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in guitar. Successful completion of all four guitar proficiency courses is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Music Therapy. Students who already have experience playing the guitar may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework (in guitar study), if any, needed to fulfill this requirement.

These courses are specifically designed to prepare music majors for proficiency in guitar. Successful completion of all four guitar proficiency courses is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Music Therapy. Students who already have experience playing the guitar may take a proficiency examination to determine the level of additional coursework (in guitar study), if any, needed to fulfill this requirement.

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. 

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. 

This course provides a scientific appreciation of musical acoustics as it relates to the physical properties of sound, analysis of sound production by musical instruments, the human voice and how our ears and brain analyze musical events. 

Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one credit hour. Not available for credit to majors and minors. This course has limited enrollment. Repeatable credit. Junior and Senior level. 

This course is an introductory orientation to foundational principles and practices in music therapy. The course includes critical discussions on the historical and foundational underpinnings practice of the profession, contemporary practices of defining music therapy, the current scope of oppressive and state of the profession, and critical, artistic reflexivity to support an anti-oppressive lens.

The culminating project is an opportunity to integrate theory, research, and practice on a topic that is relevant to music therapy. In this course, students select an area of focus, then complete a proposed music therapy project. The culminating project may be conducted in a number of format options that are congruent with knowledge discovery development, and communication in the specific music therapy.

This course is a study of structural and harmonic materials of chromatic music, with examples drawn from standard classical literature. Written, aural, and keyboard work are integral parts of this course.

This course is a study of structural and harmonic materials of chromatic music, with examples drawn from standard classical literature. Written, aural, and keyboard work are integral parts of this course.

This course is a study of 18th century two-, three-, and four-voice counterpoint. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment.

A detailed analysis of structure, harmonic, and contrapuntal forms in tonal music will be examined in this course. Offered Fall semester, odd years only. 

Students in this course study range, techniques, timbre, and transportation of orchestral and band instruments. Written exercises are an integral part of the course. Offered spring semester, even numbered years only.

This course is an advanced concentration on the development of rhythmic, melodic, and ear training skills.

This course is an advanced concentration on the development of rhythmic, melodic, and ear training skills.

This is an in-depth study of the development of Western music from the monophonic chants of the early church and continuing to the growth of polyphony, to the appearance of secular forms and to the music of the Reformation. Compositions will be studied, analyzed, and listened to. Attention will be drawn to the political, religious, philosophical, and social events that shape the arts of any given time. Out-of-class listening and concert and recital attendance are also part of the class activities. Offered fall semesters. 

This music history course focuses on the development of major musical styles in the baroque and classical periods. Compositions are studied, analyzed, and listened to. Attention is drawn to the political, religious, philosophical, and social events that shape the arts of any given time. Out-of-class listening and concert and recital attendance are also part of the class activities. Offered spring semesters.

In this course students focus on the development of musical styles in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Consideration is paid to the influence of African American composers and their music. Compositions are studied, analyzed, and listened to. Attention is drawn to the political, religious, philosophical, and social events that shape the arts of any given time. Out- of-class listening and concert and recital attendance are also part of the class activities.

This course is a comprehensive study of teaching methods and piano literature from all art periods. Stylistic tendencies as well as performance practices are studied. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment. 

This course is a comprehensive study of teaching methods and piano literature from all art periods. Stylistic tendencies as well as performance practices are studied. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment. 

This is a survey course of song literature from 1600 to the present day. Students study the representative composers, poets, and works, with extensive listening and performance required. Emphasis is placed on German Lieder, French Melodie, Italian Canzone, and the British and American art song. An analysis of performance practices of the various musical periods, styles, and representative composers of each genre. Offered alternating odd years, pending enrollment. Offered fall semester, odd numbered years only.

The study of the development of church music literature from antiquity to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon hymnology, church music practice, and Biblical principles governing music ministry.

Instrumental Literature is a comprehensive study of teaching methods and literature for various instruments from all art periods. Stylistic tendencies as well as performance practices will be considered. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment. 

This course is a critical study of school music literature pertaining to American multiculturalism. It is appropriate for P-12 in public and private settings. A practicum is required. 

This diction course is the study of the International Phonetic Alphabet as it pertains to romantic and Germanic languages to aid in effective communication with students of diverse backgrounds in public and private school settings. Offered alternate years. 

This is a two-part course in methods, materials, and techniques of teaching school music from preschool-grade 12. Emphasis is placed on the planning and implementation of learning activities in simulated and/or clinical settings. A practicum is required. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment.

This is a two-part course in methods, materials, and techniques of teaching school music from preschool-grade 12. Emphasis is placed on the planning and implementation of learning activities in simulated and/or clinical settings. A practicum is required. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment.

This course pursues modern language translations and definitions of song literature, dynamic markings, and music terminology to equip musicians in the common languages of music.

The study of basic conducting techniques and patterns and their application in solving musical problems of tempo changes, dynamics, fermatas, cuing, and the development of the left hand. Offered alternate years. 

This is a survey course of operatic literature from the Baroque to the Romantic Period. The course emphasizes the performance and staging of representative works of important composers from these musical periods culminating with a staged production. Offered spring semester, even numbered years only.

A survey course of operatic literature and musical theatre literature from the 20th century to the present day. This course emphasizes the performance and staging of representative works of important composers from this period, culminating with a staged production. Offered spring semester, odd numbered years only.

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. Limited enrollments. 

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. Limited enrollments. 

This course is a study of construction, timbre, and characteristic of MIDI and digital instruments for soundtrack creation, with advanced study in music notation programs. 

A comprehensive study course of methods, materials, and physiological and technical problems involved in teaching piano. Students have supervised experiences in the teaching of private lessons. Offered alternate years.

A comprehensive study course of methods, materials, and physiological and technical problems involved in teaching various instruments. Students will have supervised experiences in the teaching of private lessons. Offered alternate years or as needed. 

Students examine the anatomical structure of the human body as it relates to the art of singing. Attention is given to the function and structure of organs, muscles, cartilage, and bones involved in the respiratory and phonation process needed for singing. Offered fall semester, even numbered years only.

This course is a comprehensive study of methods, materials, and sequence for teaching voice. Emphasis is placed upon proper voice development and methods of vocal production and maintenance. Students have supervised experiences in the teaching of private lessons. Offered alternate years. 

Modern-day arranging is the study of the art of arranging for voice and for instruments using conventional and twentieth-century techniques. Offered alternate years, pending enrollment.

This course is a continuation of MU 315 Form and Analysis and includes the study and analysis of nineteenth- and twentieth-century scores and compositional techniques. Students analyze several types (orchestral, keyboard, vocal, etc.) and write a paper on each piece.

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. Limited enrollments. 

This course is designed for majors and minors in the study of primary and secondary areas of concentration. Students are expected to practice five hours a week per one hour credit. The laboratory consists of a weekly forum that provides an opportunity for performing in a low-stress situation in preparation for juries and recitals. Students must enroll every semester, except during internships, until the senior recital is passed. Limited enrollments. 

This course is an advanced study of digital recording and editing based on computer-based recording systems on live and studio recording projects. 

This course is an advanced study of audio mixing and MIDI and film soundtrack composition.

This course is a study of software (plug-in) and re-wired virtual instruments in Pro Tools sessions, and GarageBand including Reason and Live. 

Research and Independent Study is an individual investigation into the art/science of music. A major research project is required. 

Research and Independent Study is an individual investigation into the art/science of music. A major research project is required. 

Attendance at all departmental recitals and concerts is required of all majors and minors. All solo recitals are preceded by a pre-recital six weeks prior to the recital date. Individual instruction is required. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires one 30-minute junior recital and one 60-minute senior recital. Senior status begins after the complete

The Pedagogy of Music Concentration requires a 40-minute recital. The Pre-Music Therapy concentration requires a 40-minute recital. The minor in music requires one 30-minute recital. All recitals must be given in the same medium and be memorized according to traditional protocol. Repeatable credit.