Music (MUS)

MUS001  Priv Voice Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs includes the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS002  Priv Piano Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS003  Priv Organ Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS004  Priv Guitar Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS005  Priv Flute Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS006  Priv Oboe Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS007  Priv Clarinet Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS008  Priv Bassoon Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS009  Priv Saxophone Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS010  Priv Horn Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS011  Priv Trumpet Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS012  Priv Trombone Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS013  Priv Tuba/Euphon Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS014  Priv Percuss Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS015  Priv Violin Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS016  Priv Viola Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS017  Priv Cello Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS018  Priv Bass Instr., No Credit  (0 course hours)  
Private instruction of the non-music major student in a specific musical instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week. May be repeated. Costs include the hourly audit tuition rate. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS101  Priv Voice Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS102  Priv Piano Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS103  Priv Organ Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS104  Priv Guitar Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS105  Priv Flute Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS106  Priv Oboe Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS107  Priv Clarinet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS108  Priv Bassoon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS109  Priv Saxophone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS110  Priv Horn Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS111  Priv Trumpet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS112  Priv Trombone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS113  Priv Tuba/Euphon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS114  Priv Percuss Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS115  Priv Violin Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS116  Priv Viola Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS117  Priv Cello Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS118  Priv Bass Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS142  Chamber Music Ensemble  (0.5 course hours)  
Participation in a university chamber music ensemble. Regular rehearsals and public performances are required. Membership is open to any college student by permission of the director. Significant literature for each performance area is studied and performed. May be repeated. Students are permitted to apply up to four hours toward degree requirements; they are limited to two ensembles per semester. This is an applied music course. REGISTRATION: Music majors must belong to at least one major performance ensemble (MUS142, 143, 145, or 150) each term while in resident study.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS143  Orchestra  (0.5 course hours)  
Participation in a university large music ensemble. Regular rehearsals and public performances are required. Membership is open to any college student by permission of the director. Significant literature for each performance area is studied and performed. May be repeated. Students are permitted to apply up to four hours toward degree requirements; they are limited to two ensembles per semester. This is an applied music course. REGISTRATION: Music majors must belong to at least one major performance ensemble (MUS142, 143, 145, or 150) each term while in resident study.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS145  Jazz Ensemble  (0.5 course hours)  
Participation in a university small music ensemble. Regular rehearsals and public performances are required. Membership is open to any college student by permission of the director. Significant literature for each performance area is studied and performed. May be repeated. Students are permitted to apply up to four hours toward degree requirements; they are limited to two ensembles per semester. This is an applied music course. REGISTRATION: Music majors must belong to at least one major performance ensemble (MUS142, 143, 145, or 150) each term while in resident study.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS148  Chamber Singers  (0.5 course hours)  
Participation in a university small music ensemble. Regular rehearsals and public performances are required. Membership is open to any college student by permission of the director. Significant literature for each performance area is studied and performed. May be repeated. Students are permitted to apply up to four hours toward degree requirements; they are limited to two ensembles per semester. This is an applied music course. REGISTRATION: Music majors must belong to at least one major performance ensemble (MUS142, 143, 145, or 150) each term while in resident study.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS150  University Choir  (0.5 course hours)  
Participation in a university large music ensemble. Regular rehearsals and public performances are required. Membership is open to any college student by permission of the director. Significant literature for each performance area is studied and performed. May be repeated. Students are permitted to apply up to four hours toward degree requirements; they are limited to two ensembles per semester. This is an applied music course. REGISTRATION: Music majors must belong to at least one major performance ensemble (MUS142, 143, 145, or 150) each term while in resident study.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS151  Music Theory I  (3 course hours)  
Systematic study of harmonic practice of 18th, 19th, and 20th century masters, including: fundamentals of musical notation and reading, intervals, triads, figured bass, and all diatonic and chromatically altered chords. Aslo included: contemporary music styles such as pop, rock, contemporary Christian, as well as Nashville numbering system. Divided into four semesters. Must be taken in succession.
Course offered: FA  
MUS152  Music Theory II  (3 course hours)  
Systematic study of harmonic practice of 18th, 19th, and 20th century masters, including: fundamentals of musical notation and reading, intervals, triads, figured bass, and all diatonic and chromatically altered chords. Aslo included: contemporary music styles such as pop, rock, contemporary Christian, as well as Nashville numbering system. Divided into four semesters. Must be taken in succession.
Pre-requisites: MUS151  
Course offered: SP  
MUS153  Ear Training/Sight Singing I  (1 course hour)  
A study and development of the aural skills in the experience of the student. Divided into two semesters. Must be taken in succession.
Course offered: FA  
MUS154  Ear Training/Sight Singing II  (1 course hour)  
A study and development of the aural skills in the experience of the student. Divided into two semesters. Must be taken in succession.
Pre-requisites: MUS153  
Course offered: SP  
MUS155  Keyboard Harmony I  (1 course hour)  
Basic geography of the keyboard including triads, seventh chords, harmonization of melodies and basses, realization of figured basses, modulation to closely related keys, transposition of simple progressions, and simple improvisations.
Course offered: FA  
MUS172  Audio Production I  (3 course hours)  
Introduction to the equipment of the studio and its use, studio session procedures and recording production. Includes familiarization with multi-track recording, sequencing, synchronization, digital signal processing, computer based editing, and MIDI technologies.
Co-requisites: MUS272  
Course offered: FA  
MUS174  Introduction to Music Publishing and Copyright  (3 course hours)  
Music publishing as related to ownership and exploitation of music copyrights. Overview of copyright bascis, licensing, and the process of music publishing from the creation of a song through its distribution.
Course offered: FA (odd yrs)  
MUS175  Commercial Class Piano I  (1 course hour)  
MUS175 is the first of four class piano courses designed to assist MB&E majors prepare for the commercial piano component of the piano proficiency requirement. This course develops rudimentary keyboard skills and practice strategies focusing on modes, chord progressions, chord symbols, and related material. Piano class is a group lab environment; consequently, individual coaching time will be limited. The instructor's priority is testing students ready to pass proficiencies. This is an applied music course.
Course offered: FA  
MUS176  Commercial Class Piano II  (1 course hour)  
MUS176 is the second in the sequence of class piano courses designed to assist MB&E majors prepare for the commercial piano component of the piano proficiency requirement. This course continues to develop keyboard skills and practice strategies focusing on modes, chord progressions, chord symbols, and related material. Piano class is a group lab environment; consequently, individual coaching time will be limited. The instructor’s priority is testing students ready to pass proficiencies. This is an applied music course.
Course offered: SP  
MUS181  Music Appreciation  (3 course hours)  
An examination of technical and artistic elements designed to provide the student with an understanding of and identity with the language of music. Field trips to concerts and exhibits. Fulfills: Gen Ed Visual/Performing Arts requirement
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS201  Priv Voice Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS202  Priv Piano Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS203  Priv Organ Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS204  Priv Guitar Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS205  Priv Flute Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS206  Priv Oboe Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS207  Priv Clarinet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS208  Priv Bassoon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS209  Priv Saxophone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS210  Priv Horn Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS211  Priv Trumpet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS212  Priv Trombone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS213  Priv Tuba/Euphon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS214  Priv Percuss Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS215  Priv Violin Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS216  Priv Viola Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS217  Priv Cello Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS218  Priv Bass Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for sophomore level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS219  Private Composition Lessons  (1-2 course hours)  
Private lessons in composition.
Pre-requisites: MUS152 and MUS154  
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS241EG  Diction for Singers I:English and German  (2 course hours)  
The study of lyric diction and the International Phonetic Alphabet as it is applied to standard English and German repertoire. Offered every two years. Required for vocal performance majors, and highly recommended for students with a vocal emphasis, or music education majors. Pre-requisites: MUS101
MUS241FI  Diction for Singers II:French and Italian  (2 course hours)  
The study of lyric diction and the International Phonetic Alphabet as it is applied to standard French and Italian repertoire. Offered every two years. Required for vocal performance majors, and highly recommended for students with vocal emphasis, or music education majors. Pre-requisites: MUS101
MUS242  Vocal Literature  (2 course hours)  
A study of the standard recital, concert, and operatic repertoire. Required for vocal performance majors, and highly recommended for students with a vocal emphasis.
Course offered: SP (odd yrs)  
MUS243  Piano Literature  (3 course hours)  
Understanding the major literature for the piano, divided by historical periods, Baroque though the 20th Century; required for a major in music with piano emphasis.
Course offered: FA (even yrs)  
MUS251  Music Theory III  (3 course hours)  
Systematic study of harmonic practice of 18th, 19th, and 20th century masters, including: fundamentals of musical notation and reading, intervals, triads, figured bass, and all diatonic and chromatically altered chords. Aslo included: contemporary music styles such as pop, rock, contemporary Christian, as well as Nashville numbering system. Divided into four semesters. Must be taken in succession.
Pre-requisites: MUS152  
Course offered: FA  
MUS253  Ear Training/Sight Singing III  (1 course hour)  
A study and development of the aural skills in the experience of the student. Divided into two semesters. Must be taken in succession.
Pre-requisites: MUS154  
Course offered: FA  
MUS257  History/Practice of Worship Music  (3 course hours)  
The historical development of hymns, hymn tunes and other worship music from the Early Church to the present. Covers standards of evaluation of hymns, tunes, hymnals, praise and worship music, choruses, and application of hymnology in its use in the Church.
Course offered: SP (even yrs)  
MUS272  Audio Production Lab I  (1 course hour)  
This music-lab is an introduction to the recording studio equipment, software, and their use in studio session procedures and recording productions. Includes familiarization with multi-track recording, sequencing, synchronization, digital signal processing, computer-based editing, and MIDI technologies.
Co-requisites: MUS172  
Course offered: FA  
MUS275  Commercial Class Piano III  (1 course hour)  
MUS275 is the third of four class piano courses designed to assist MB&E majors prepare for the commercial piano component of the piano proficiency requirement. This course expands on keyboard skills and practice strategies focusing on advanced playing of modes, chord progressions, chord symbols, and related material. Piano class is a group lab environment; consequently, individual coaching time will be limited. The instructor's priority is testing students ready to pass proficiencies. This is an applied music course.
Course offered: FA  
MUS276  Commercial Class Piano IV  (1 course hour)  
MUS276 is the last of four class piano courses designed to assist MB&E majors prepare for the commercial piano component of the piano proficiency requirement. This course masters keyboard skills and practice strategies focusing on modes, chord progressions, chord symbols, and related material. Piano class is a group lab environment; consequently, individual coaching time will be limited. The instructor’s priority is testing students ready to pass proficiencies. This is an applied music course.
Course offered: SP  
MUS280  The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969  (3 course hours)  
This course will begin a conversation, continued in MUS281, concerning the impact of rock, pop, and soul music from 1927 (the date of the so-called Bristol Sessions) through 1969 (the year of the polar-extreme musical festivals Woodstock and Altamont), analyzing the music itself, how culture shaped it, and how it shaped culture i.e., from both a musical and sociological perspective. Genres covered include the various blues subsets (country blues, jump blues, urban blues), country and western, rockabilly, the music of the folk revival, the music of the teen idols, sweet soul, the music of Motown, southern soul, and psychedelia. Special emphasis will given to the development of the youth subculture, which emerges in the 1940 s and explodes in the aftermath of WWII.
Course offered: FA (even yrs)  
MUS280H  The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969 - Honors  (3 course hours)  
This course will begin a conversation, continued in MUS281, concerning the impact of rock, pop, and soul music from 1927 (the date of the so-called Bristol Sessions) through 1969 (the year of the polar-extreme musical festivals Woodstock and Altamont), analyzing the music itself, how culture shaped it, and how it shaped culture i.e., from both a musical and sociological perspective. Genres covered include the various blues subsets (country blues, jump blues, urban blues), country and western, rockabilly, the music of the folk revival, the music of the teen idols, sweet soul, the music of Motown, southern soul, and psychedelia. Special emphasis will given to the development of the youth subculture, which emerges in the 1940 s and explodes in the aftermath of WWII. REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only  
Course offered: FA (even yrs)  
MUS281  The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present  (3 course hours)  
This course will continue the conversation begun in MUS280, which covered rock, pop, and soul through 1969. In this part-two course, we will study the music from 1970 and beyond itself, how culture shaped it, and how it shaped culture i.e., from both a musical and a sociological perspective. Genres covered include funk, disco, reggae, punk, new wave, and grunge, among others. Because hip hop culture in the 21st century has become pervasive in ways no one could have predicted in 1979 (generally recognized as the date of the first rap song), we will spend a significant time looking at various aspects of hip hop.
Course offered: FA (odd yrs)  
MUS293  Music Business Conference  (0-1 course hours)  
The Music Business end-of-semester conference provides an opportunity for the members of the MB&E to practice their craft in a context that goes beyond the classroom and approximates the "real life" situation of an academic conference. REGISTRATION: In order to track the requirement, every student should be registered for MUS293 Music Business Conference every semester for zero credits starting Freshman year and ending after the 1st semester of the Senior year, when students take the course for one credit hour.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS301  Priv Voice Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for junior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS302  Priv Piano Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS303  Priv Organ Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS304  Priv Guitar Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS305  Priv Flute Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS306  Priv Oboe Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS307  Priv Clarinet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS308  Priv Bassoon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS309  Priv Saxophone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS310  Priv Horn Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS311  Priv Trumpet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS312  Priv Trombone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS313  Priv Tuba/Euphon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS314  Priv Percuss Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS315  Priv Violin Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS316  Priv Viola Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS317  Priv Cello Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS318  Priv Bass Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for freshmen and non-music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS319  Private Composition Lessons  (1-2 course hours)  
Private lessons in composition.
Pre-requisites: MUS152 and MUS154  
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS320  Songwriting  (3 course hours)  
This course prepares students to analyze, critique and write songs in a number of different genres, focusing primarily on popular song styles of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Pre-requisites: MUS151  
Course offered: SP (even yrs)  
MUS333  Improvisation  (1 course hour)  
Examines literature and techniques for arranging and improvising. This is an applied music course.
Course offered: on demand  
MUS347  Fundamentals of Conducting  (2 course hours)  
The study and rehearsal of basic conducting skills including score analysis, conducting patterns, musical terminology, and practical conducting experience in class.
Pre-requisites: MUS151 or MUS102 or MUS103  
Course offered: FA (even yrs)  
MUS348  Choral Conducting and Literature  (2 course hours)  
Conducting technique specifically applied to choral performance. Included will be a study of tone production, diction, choir organization and material from a wide range of choral literature.
Pre-requisites: MUS347  
Course offered: SP (odd yrs)  
MUS351  History/Literature of Music I  (3 course hours)  
This course examines the history of western music from antiquity through the renaissance, and emphasizes aural and visual style analysis of important musical literature from each time period. Music majors should take MUS 351, 352, and 451 in sequence.
Course offered: FA (odd yrs)  
MUS352  History/Literature of Music II  (3 course hours)  
This course examines the history of western music during the baroque and classic periods, and emphasizes aural and visual style analysis of important musical literature from each time period. Music majors should take MUS 351, 352, and 451 in sequence.
Course offered: SP (even yrs)  
MUS352H  History/Literature of Music II - Honors  (3 course hours)  
This course examines the history of western music during the baroque and classic periods, and emphasizes aural and visual style analysis of important musical literature from each time period. Music majors should take MUS 351, 352, and 451 in sequence. REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only  
Course offered: SP (even yrs)  
MUS353  Counterpoint  (3 course hours)  
A study of 18th-century contrapuntal style, requiring written assignments and analysis of scores from simple to complex. Alternates with MUS354.
Pre-requisites: MUS251  
Course offered: SP (odd yrs)  
MUS354  Form and Analysis of Music  (3 course hours)  
Covers melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and structural elements of traditional musical forms as seen in representative scores from 16th to 20th century. Alternates with MUS353.
Pre-requisites: MUS251  
Course offered: SP (even yrs)  
MUS354H  Form and Analysis of Music - Honors  (3 course hours)  
Covers melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and structural elements of traditional musical forms as seen in representative scores from 16th to 20th century. Alternates with MUS353. REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only  
Pre-requisites: MUS251  
Course offered: SP (even yrs)  
MUS372  Audio Production II  (3 course hours)  
MUS372 is a continuation of MUS172 Audio Production I. The class focuses on controlling surfaces, high-resolution audio, advanced processing capabilities, code comparisons, extensive microphone techniques, synchronization, cutting-edge immersive recording and mixing techniques. The application of all these processes and current practice are examined and experienced. Preparation of advanced-format deliverables to industry standards and requirements is also covered.
Co-requisites: MUS472  
Pre-requisites: C- or better in MUS172 and MUS272  
Course offered: SP  
MUS401  Priv Voice Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS402  Priv Piano Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS403  Priv Organ Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS404  Priv Guitar Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS405  Priv Flute Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS406  Priv Oboe Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS407  Priv Clarinet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS408  Priv Bassoon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS409  Priv Saxophone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS410  Priv Horn Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS411  Priv Trumpet Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS412  Priv Trombone Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS413  Priv Tuba/Euphon Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS414  Priv Percuss Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS415  Priv Violin Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS416  Priv Viola Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS417  Priv Cello Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS418  Priv Bass Instr., Credit  (1-2 course hours)  
Private instruction of the student in a specific musical instrument or voice, for senior level music majors, to include music majors on a non major instrument. One half-hour lesson is required each week for one hour credit; a full hour lesson for two hours credit. Public performance in a recital each term is mandatory. Adjudications by faculty committees are conducted at midterm and at the conclusion of each term. This is an applied music course. Fulfills: Private Music Lessons
Course offered: on demand  
MUS419  Private Composition Lessons  (1-2 course hours)  
Private lessons in composition.
Pre-requisites: MUS152 and MUS154  
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS455  Vocal Pedagogy  (3 course hours)  
A course designed for future teachers of singing. A study of the vocal instrument and various methods of teaching voice. Practical application is made as the students observe professional teaching. The students will be observed as they teach a lesson. Required for vocal performance majors and vocal pedagogy minors, others by professor's permission. 4 semesters of private voice lessons (MUS101/201) required.
Per of Instruc Required  
Course offered: SP (even yrs)  
MUS456  Piano Pedagogy  (3 course hours)  
Procedures for teaching keyboard fundamentals and musicianship, technique and its historical development, and survey of graded teaching materials are included. Professor's permission required. Required for piano performance majors and pedagogy minors, others by professor's permission. 4 semesters of private piano lessons (MUS102/202) required.
Per of Instruc Required  
Course offered: SP (odd yrs)  
MUS458  Orchestration  (3 course hours)  
Instruments of the band, orchestra and scoring for voices are studied with regard to range, tone quality, and technical possibilities. Scoring and arranging for ensembles and full orchestra are also discussed.
Pre-requisites: MUS152  
Course offered: FA  
MUS471  Junior Recital  (0 course hours)  
To be taken during the semester when the junior recital is performed. This course is supervised and taught by the assigned private teacher. A letter grade is to be given for the recital.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS472  Audio Production Lab II  (1 course hour)  
This music-lab is a continuation of MUS272 in which students are further exposed to the recording studio equipment, software, and their use in studio session procedures and recording productions. Includes familiarization with multi-track recording, sequencing, synchronization, digital signal processing, computer-based editing, and MIDI technologies.
Co-requisites: MUS372  
Pre-requisites: C- or better in MUS172 and MUS272  
Course offered: SP  
MUS473  Senior Music Business Project  (2-12 course hours)  
A summation of past work plus the development of new work in the student's major field, culminating in a faculty-juried business plan presentation and/or faculty-juried public performance. Students will produce a record album and/or portfolio artifacts. Also includes cooperative work with other senior project students in artist relations, concert promotion and concert production. For Music Business and Entrepreneurship students, this capstone course will be taken for 12 credits. Students will matriculate into one of the three programs at Dark Horse Institute (Nashville, TN): Audio Engineering, Songwriting, or Music Business in their last semester of study (ideally Spring semester of the Senior year).
Pre-requisites: MUS152 and MUS154 and WOR142 and WOR152 and MUS173  
MUS481  Senior Recital  (0 course hours)  
To be taken during the semester when the senior recital is performed. This course is supervised and taught by the assigned private teacher. A letter grade is to be given for the recital.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS495  Practicum in Music/Church Music  (1-3 course hours)  
Provides one to three hours appropriate to class level for prearranged internship experiences.
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS499E  Half Hour Recital  (1-2 course hours)  
A half-hour recital with related research and observations. Education majors will have a customized syllabus. Required for music performance and pedagogy minors. It is expected that the student will perform their senior recital (MUS481) during the same semester in which they are registered for MUS499E. At least 6 semesters of study on the instrument to be displayed in the recital is required.
Per of Instruc Required  
Course offered: FA, SP  
MUS510  Professional Apprenticeship I  (2 course hours)  
The course is designed to develop students’ technical and artistic skills through one-to-one weekly lessons with their instructor. Major compositions from each musical period will be studied and performed at the end of each semester. The course is offered as a four-semester sequence.
Course offered: FA  
MUS511  Professional Apprenticeship II  (2 course hours)  
The course is designed to develop students’ technical and artistic skills through one-to-one weekly lessons with their instructor. Major compositions from each musical period will be studied and performed at the end of each semester. The course is offered as a four-semester sequence.
Pre-requisites: C or better in MUS510  
Course offered: SP  
MUS520  Community Music: Entrepreneurship  (3 course hours)  
This course is designed to equip the students to become music entrepreneurs who impact our community through diverse music activities. The students will develop entrepreneurial ideas, learn to create profitable music projects, and help to increase the vitality of the communities.
Course offered: SP  
MUS530  Performance Forum I  (1 course hour)  
A weekly meeting. Students are required to perform at least six times at the meeting each semester. The length of each performance should be at least five minutes. Students should be also able to present the historical and analytical observations on their pieces in the form of a program note. The professor will coach a student's performance and lead a discussion to draw a better performance.
Course offered: FA  
MUS531  Performance Forum II  (1 course hour)  
The sequence of courses is designed to enhance the quality of students’ performance through regular performance and discussion in weekly classes. They will also gain confidence on stage and learn to handle stage anxiety.
Pre-requisites: C or better in MUS530  
Course offered: SP  
MUS540  Community Music: Meaning/Practice  (3 course hours)  
The course is designed to introduce current practices of community music and guide students to create a music class for different community groups. Students will understand community music leadership as a service-focused advocation and develop teaching plans that reflect inclusiveness, well-being, and cultural diversity.
Course offered: FA  
MUS550  Instructional Methods for Community Music  (2 course hours)  
This course is designed to teach the evolution of music instruction methods and types of music methods in practice. Students will discuss the music curriculum development for diverse communities and learn to use Harmony Nation, one of the innovative and comprehensive group teaching methods.
Course offered: FA  
MUS551  Global Music Education Across Cultures  (2 course hours)  
This course discusses relationship between music, culture, humanity, and global outreach in a seminar format. Students will be encouraged to conduct a music class or performance designed for different cultures.
Course offered: SP  
MUS560  Ensemble Leadership/Management I  (2 course hours)  
This course is designed to train students to become a confident leader of music ensembles and contribute to well-being of our neighbor communities and around the world with their ensemble performance.
Course offered: FA  
MUS561  Ensemble Leadership/Management II  (2 course hours)  
This course is designed to train students to become a confident leader of music ensembles and contribute to well-being of our neighbor communities and around the world.
Course offered: SP  
MUS610  Professional Apprenticeship III  (2 course hours)  
The course is designed to develop students' technical and artistic skills through one-to-one weekly lessons with their instructor. Major compositions from each musical period will be studied and performed at the end of each semester.
Course offered: FA  
MUS611  Professional Apprenticeship IV  (2 course hours)  
The course is designed to develop students' technical and artistic skills through one-to-one weekly lessons with their instructor. Major compositions from each musical period will be studied and performed at the end of each semester.
Course offered: SP  
MUS615  Graduate Recital Preparation  (3 course hours)  
This course is the culmination of students' performance studies. Students are encouraged to present his/her performance in a non-traditional format and prepare a creative program of solo and/or ensemble performance combining with storytelling, drama, multimedia, or art. In addition to a presentation of a recital, students will create a recital marketing plan and a recital program booklet that includes an artist's biography and explanatory notes of the program.
Pre-requisites: MUS510 and MUS511  
Course offered: SP  
MUS620  Individual Topics of Research  (3 course hours)  
This course is designed to guide students to conduct research on individual topics. Students will design their individual topics of research, collect data, and analyze them utilizing relevant tools.
Course offered: SP  
MUS621  Graduate Research Project  (3 course hours)  
This course is the culmination of students' research. Students will analyze and synthesize data to create a research paper that interprets and improves community music activities.
Pre-requisites: MUS520 and MUS620  
Course offered: SP  
MUS630  Internship in Community Organization/Church  (3 course hours)  
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop hands-on experiences in community organizations or churches. Interns will receive mentorship from music and business professionals, make connections, and build practical skills to promote their careers. A variety of internship opportunities are available in the vibrant Chicago area.
Course offered: SP  
MUS640  Community Music:Technology  (3 course hours)  
This course is designed to teach recording techniques and digital music production using music software. Students will develop entrepreneurial ideas utilizing technology for effective outreach to diverse communities.
Course offered: FA  
MUS670  Dark Horse Certificate  (9 course hours)  
This course is to prepare students for a successful career in audio engineering and music production. The course concentrates on how to set up recording sessions and record in a variety of settings as well as teaching advanced editing and mastering techniques.
Course offered: on demand