Music (MUSI)
Interim Department Head: Professor Karla Fox
Department Office: Room 229, Music Building
For major requirements, see the School of Fine Arts section of this Catalog.
1001. Music Appreciation
(191) Either semester. Three credits. No previous training required. Not appropriate for students who have previously passed MUSI 1021 or 1022. Intended primarily for students who are not music majors.
An approach toward intelligent listening, illustrated by recordings.
CA 1.
1002. Sing and Shout! The History of America in Song
(102) Either semester. Three credits. Lecture with discussion groups. Junda
Develop an understanding of American people, history and culture through the study and singing of American folk songs. CA 1. CA 4.
* Read an Advance article about this course: MUSI 1002. (Photo by Peter Morenus)
1004. Non-Western Music
(190) Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 3421W. Intended primarily for students who are not music majors.
Folk, popular, and classical musics of selected non-Western cultures, with an emphasis on the distinctive characteristics of each culture. CA 1. CA 4-INT.
1005. Honors Core: Music and Nature, Music and the Environment
(105) Either semester. Three credits. No previous musical training required. Stanley
An exploration of how 1) musicians have drawn upon nature as a source of inspiration, and 2) music has been used, in the recent past and continuing today, to call attention to the dangers facing the environment. CA 1.
1011. Fundamentals of Music I
(153) Either semester. Three credits. Maker
Basic skills in note reading, rhythm, meter, pitch symbols, scales, key-signatures, intervals, and triads. No previous training is required.
1012. Introduction to Ear Training
(155) Second semester. Three credits.
Music reading, sight-singing, and dictation.
1021. Introduction to Music History I
(193) First semester. Three credits. Not intended for music majors.
Music history in relation to other arts from the early Christian era to J.S. Bach (1750). Some background in music fundamentals or performance is highly recommended.
CA 1.
1022. Introduction to Music History II
(194) Second semester. Three credits. Not intended for music majors.
Music history in relation to other arts from the mid 18th Century to the present. Some background in music fundamentals or performance is highly recommended.
CA 1.
1101. Convocation, Concert and Recital Repertoire
(101) Required of all music majors every semester of residence. No credit. Students taking this course will be assigned with a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Larrabee, Maker
1103. Introduction to University-Level Musical Study
(103) First semester. Zero credits. Required of all music majors during the first fall semester of residence. Students taking this course will be assigned a grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). Maker, Miller
Study, rehearsal, audience and technology skills.
1108. Marching Band
(109) First semester. One credit. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Mills
Repertoire, rehearsal techniques, preparation and presentation of marching band shows.
1109. Varsity Band
(108) Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Mills
Repertory, rehearsal techniques, preparation and presentation of performances in support of the University community.
1110. Band
(110) Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Concert Band. Mills, Renshaw
Repertoire, rehearsal technique, preparation and presentation of concerts.
1111. Chorus
(111) Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, University Chorale. Bagley
Choral repertoire from all periods, concentration on vocal and choral techniques as related to musical styles, preparation and presentation of concerts.
1112. University Symphony Orchestra
(112) Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Sacco
Standard symphonic repertoire, technique of orchestral routine, preparation and presentation of concerts. CA 1.
1113. Chamber Ensemble
(113) Semester by arrangement. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. As a requirement for credit, the student must participate in MUSI 1110, 1111, or 1112.
Chamber music for various combinations of voices, string, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboard instruments. Preparation and presentation of concerts.
1114. Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir
(114) Either semester. One credit. One 2-hour laboratory period. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation and presentation of concerts. Gospel and spiritual music of the Black experience.
1115. Jazz Ensemble
(115) Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Jazz repertoire, rehearsal techniques, preparation and presentation of concerts.
1116. Small Ensemble
(116) Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. As a requirement for credit, the student must participate in MUSI 1110, 1111, or 1112.
Small ensemble music under the direction of a conductor. Preparation and presentation of concerts.
1117. Women's Choir
(117) Either semester. One credit. Two 1 1/2 hour laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Choral repertoire from all styles, concentration on vocal and choral techniques as related to musical styles, preparation and presentation of concerts.
1118. Collegium Musicum
(118) (Formerly offered as MUSI 220.) Either semester. One credit per semester. Two laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Performance practices, iconography, notation, instrumentation in vocal and instrumental music before 1700. Preparation and participation in historically authentic performance.
1119. Opera Workshop
(119) (Formerly offered as MUSI 221.) Either semester. One credit each semester. Three laboratory periods. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. McClain
Performance practices. Preparation and participation in scenes from operatic repertoire.
1221. Secondary Applied Music
(121) Either semester. One credit each semester. May be repeated for credit. Ensemble required with conditions stated under MUSI 1222. Open only with consent of instructor and department head.
Basic performance techniques. Elementary and intermediate repertoire. Primarily for students majoring in another applied area.
A fee of $175 for one half-hour lesson per week or $350 for a one-hour lesson per week per semester is charged all students receiving private instrumental or vocal instruction.
1222. Applied Music
(122) Bn (Bassoon), Co (Cello), Ct (Clarinet), Em (Euphonium), Fe (Flute), Fn (French Horn), Gr (Guitar), Hp (Harp), Oe (Oboe), On (Organ), Pn (Percussion), Po (Piano), Se (Saxophone), Ss (String Bass), Te (Trombone), Tt (Trumpet), Ta (Tuba), Va (Viola), Vn (Violin), Ve (Voice).
Either or both semesters. One to 3 credits each semester. May be repeated for credit. Participation in an appropriate ensemble, MUSI 1110, 1111, or 1112, is required each semester for students registered in MUSI 1222 unless exception is made by the department head.
Open to qualified students. Before registering for the course, students must obtain an audition with the department and obtain the consent of the department head. Open only with consent of instructor.
A fee of $175 for one half-hour lesson per week or $350 for a one-hour lesson per week per semester is charged all students receiving private instrumental or vocal instruction.
1231. Class Instruction in Piano
(123) Either or both semesters. One credit each semester. Two class periods and required practice. May be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor. Clark
1241. Applied Accompanying
(124) One credit per semester. One class period per week by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. This course is intended for students whose area of emphasis is keyboard. An audition is required for all other students.
Performance class in accompanying skills.
1251. Introduction to Diction for Singers
(126) First semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 1222, 3222, or 5323. McClain
An introduction to the International Phonetic Association (IPA) symbols with special application to the study of English diction for singers.
1252. Italian Diction for Singers
(127) Second semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1251 and concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 1222, 3222, or 5323.
A continuing study of the IPA symbols with their special application to the study of Italian diction for singers.
1311. Ear Training and Musicianship I
(143) Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Open only with consent of instructor.
Devoted to the development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation, and aural comprehension of musical structure.
1312. Ear Training and Musicianship II
(144) Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1311.
Devoted to the continuing development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation, and aural comprehension of musical structure.
1313. Harmony I
(145) First semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Open only with consent of instructor. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 135. Kaminsky
Writing and analysis of tonal harmony; relation to melody and counterpoint.
1314. Harmony II
(146) Second semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1313. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 136. Kaminsky
Continuation of MUSI 1313.
1501. Applied Music Techniques
(125) Bs (Brass), Pn (Percussion), Sg (String), Ve (Voice), Wd (Woodwind).
Either semester. One credit. Two laboratory periods. May be repeated for credit. Open only with consent of instructor.
Performance and teaching techniques.
1601. Introduction to Improvisation
(138) Either semester. One credit. One laboratory period. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit.
Basic jazz theory and the elements of improvisation.
1995. Special Topics Lecture
(195) Either semester. Credits, prerequisites, and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.
2253. German Diction for Singers
(128) First semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1251 and concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 1222, 3222, or 5323. McClain
A continuing study of the IPA symbols with their special application to the study of German diction for singers.
2254. French Diction for Singers
(129) Second semester. One credit. Two one-hour laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1251 and concurrent registration in applied voice study under MUSI 1222, 3222, or 5323.
A continuing study of the IPA symbols with their special application to the study of French diction for singers.
.3222. Applied Music, Advanced Course
(222) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Ensemble required with conditions stated under MUSI 1222. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in performance as recommended by a faculty jury, recommendation by an instructor in this department, and consent of the Department Head; open to juniors or higher. May be repeated for credit.
A continuation of MUSI 1222 for students with proven ability. A fee of $175 for one half-hour lesson per week or $350 for a one-hour lesson per week per semester is charged all students receiving private instrumental or vocal instruction.
3231. Vocal Pedagogy
(281) Either semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 3222 and consent of instructor; open to juniors or higher. Vasil
Vocabulary, methodology and practical application of pedagogical techniques.
3232. Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature
(229) Either semester. One or two credits. One or two instrumental hours per week. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Corequisite: MUSI 3222 (Junior-Senior level). May be repeated for credit to a maximum of four semesters. Open only with consent of instructor
3241. Orchestral Techniques
(282) Semester by arrangement. One credit. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
The art of practice, preparation, and performance of orchestral literature.
3311. Ear Training and Musicianship III
(243) Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1312.
Devoted to the continuing development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation focusing on chromaticism, and aural comprehension of musical structure.
3312. Ear Training and Musicianship IV
(244) Either semester. One credit. Two one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 3311.
Devoted to the continuing development of musicianship skills, including sight singing, rhythmic reading, melodic and harmonic dictation focusing on chromaticism, and aural comprehension of musical structure.
3313. Harmony III
(245) First semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1314. Bass
Continuation of MUSI 1314.
3314. Harmony IV
(246) Second semester. Three credits. Three one-hour class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 3313. Bass
Continuation of MUSI 3313.
3321. Form and Analysis I
(257) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3314; open to juniors or higher. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 236 with a grade of "B" or better.
Musical structure and expression; melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and contrapuntal relationships; style analysis.
3322. Form and Analysis II
(258) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3321; open to juniors or higher.
Continuation of MUSI 3321. Emphasis on the larger works of the 19th-century and 20th-century styles.
3322W. Form and Analysis II
(258W) Prerequisite: MUSI 3321; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher.
3331. Composition I
(251) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3314; open to juniors or higher.
Creative writing in the smaller forms. Extensive analysis and discussion.
3332. Composition II
(252) Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3331 and consent of instructor; open to juniors or higher.
3341. Introduction to Electronic Composition
(250) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3811; open to juniors or higher.
Composition by synthesizer and computer.
3351. Orchestration I
(275) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3313 or 235 and consent of instructor; open to juniors or higher. Maker
Range, tone quality, and characteristics of the various orchestral and band instruments. Elementary scoring problems.
3352. Orchestration II
(276) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3351; open to juniors or higher. Maker
Scoring problems, score reading, and study of scores in the standard literature
3361. Counterpoint I
(277) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3314 or 236; open to juniors or higher.
Two- and three-voiced textures in the principal 16th-century styles: Josquin, Lassus, Palestrina.
3362. Counterpoint II
(278) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3361; open to juniors or higher.
3371Q. Twentieth Century Theory and Analysis
(279Q) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3314 and MUSI 3321; open to juniors or higher. With consent of instructor, MUSI 3321 may be taken concurrently. Recommended preparation: MATH 1010 or the equivalent. Bass
Analytical techniques appropriate to selected styles of twentieth century music. Problems in twentieth century counterpoint and composition.
3401. Music History and Literature Before 1700
(284) (Formerly offered as MUSI 287.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 1314.
Medieval, Renaissance, to High Baroque periods. Score study, development of notation, and relation to other artistic traditions.
3402. Music History and Literature 1700-1830
(285) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3401.
Leading composers, genres, elements of style, form and harmony, musical institutions and aesthetics in the High Baroque, Pre-classic, and Classic periods.
3403. Music History and Literature 1830 to Present
(286) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3402.
The romantic period and the Twentieth Century.
3410W. Music, History, and Ideas
(210W) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor.
Relationships of musical styles to cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
3411. The Composer and the Composer's World
(211) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403; open to juniors or higher. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.
Selected works in relation to the musical institutions, musical style, social, intellectual and political milieu, and biography of composer(s).
3412. Music of the Church
(212) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403; open to juniors or higher.
Plainsong, mass, motet, cantata, oratorio, and other forms of church music.
3413. Music of the Theater
(213) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403; open to juniors or higher.
Opera, ballet, and other types of music for the theater.
3414. Orchestral Music
(214) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403; open to juniors or higher.
Concerto, symphony, symphonic poem, and other forms of music for orchestral ensembles.
3415. Chamber Music
(215) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403; open to juniors or higher.
String quartet, trio sonata, and other forms of music for various small ensembles.
3416. Solo Literature
(216) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403; open to juniors or higher.
Keyboard music, the art song, and other types of music for instrumental or vocal soloists.
3417. Music of the Twentieth Century
(295) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403; open to juniors or higher.
3421W. Music in World Cultures
(292W) Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed MUSI 1004. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403 and consent of instructor; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher.
Comparison of musical concepts, styles, and performance practice in the social context of various cultures. CA 4-INT.
3551. Music for the Classroom Teacher
(259) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Junda
Primarily for the non-music major preparing to teach in the elementary school. Elementary music materials, organization of learning experiences, and teaching methods.
3561. Marching Band Techniques
(283) First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. Mills
Scoring for the outdoor band, administration, marching and maneuvering
3571. Seminar in Music Education
(273) Either semester. One or two credits. One or two class periods. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change of content, may be repeated for credit. Junda
Theories and procedures for the organization of musical instruction.
3601. Jazz Improvisation and Performance
(238) Either semester. One credit. One laboratory period. Prerequisite: MUSI 1601; open to juniors or higher. May be repeated for credit.
Advanced jazz theory, styles, and ensemble techniques.
3611. A History of Jazz
(217) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 1314; open to juniors or higher.
3631. Jazz Arranging I
(239) First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1314 or equivalent and consent of instructor; open to juniors or higher.
Arranging and composition of chamber jazz ensembles and big band.
3632. Jazz Arranging II
(240) Second semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 3631 and consent of instructor; open to juniors or higher.
Continuation of MUSI 3631.
3641. Jazz: Theory and Performance
(241) Either semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 1314 and consent of instructor.
Performance, improvisation, arranging, and ensemble techniques.
3721. Vocal Literature I
(225) First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Corequisite: MUSI 3222 and consent of instructor.
Songs and arias of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods: Oratorio Literature.
3722. Vocal Literature II
(226) Second semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Corequisite: MUSI 3222 and consent of instructor.
Classical Period Songs; German Lied.
3723. Vocal Literature III
(227) First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Corequisite: MUSI 3222 and consent of instructor.
French melodie; Songs of Nationalistic origin.
3724. Vocal Literature IV
(228) Second semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Corequisite: MUSI 3222 and consent of instructor.
British and American Songs; The Modern Period.
3801. Acoustics and the Perception of Music
(261) Either semester. Three credits.
Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher.
Science of Music, using basic quantitative techniques.
3811. Electronic Music Techniques
(264) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor.
Theory and application of standard electronic music systems and techniques of sound synthesis.
3861C. Microcomputers in Music Education
(267C) Either semester. Two credits. Two laboratory/discussion periods. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor.
Uses of micro-computers in the school music program. A fee of $35 is charged for this course.
3982. Practicum in Music
(201) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.Students taking this course will be assigned with a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
4333. Composition III
(253) Either or both semesters. Two credits. Hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUSI 3332 and consent of instructor; open to juniors or higher.
Individual instruction in musical composition.
4371. Theory Review
(290) First semester. Three credits.
Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher.
An overview of traditional undergraduate theory. Intended for graduate students in Music.
4471. Seminar: The Life and Works of Individual Composers
(271) Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403 and one MUSI 2000 or higher level W course; open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated once for credit.
4472. Seminar: Style Periods in Music History
(272) Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403 and one MUSI 2000 or higher level W course; open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated once for credit.
4473. Seminar: History of Musical Forms
(274) Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403 and one MUSI 2000 or higher level W course; open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, may be repeated once for credit.
Sonata, concerto, madrigal, motet, or other musical forms.
4489. Procedures in Historical Research
(291) Either semester. Three Credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 3403 and one MUSI 2000 or higher level W course; open to juniors of higher. Open only with consent of instructor.
A project-oriented approach to bibliographic tools and research methods applicable to the historical study of music.
4731. Conducting I
(232) Either semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 1314; open to juniors or higher. Renshaw
Physical aspects of conducting, reading of full and condensed scores.
4732. Conducting II: Choral
(233) Either semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 4731; open to juniors or higher. Bagley
4733. Conducting II: Instrumental
(234) Either semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 4731; open to juniors or higher. Renshaw
4979. Senior Recital
(297) Required of all Bachelor of Music performance majors. No credit. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Students completing this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
4995. Special Topics
(298) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Classroom course in a special topic as announced in advance for each semester.
4999. Independent Study
(299) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of head of department. May be repeated for credit. |