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Music Courses

Applied Performance Studies

Theory and Composition

History and Literature

Music Teaching

General

Kevin B. Woelfel, Director, Lionel Hampton School of Music (205 Music Bldg. 83844-4015; phone 208/885-7281; e-mail music@uidaho.edu).

Vertically-related courses in this subject field are: MusA 145-146-245-246.

Applied Performance Studies

MusA 114 (s) Studio Instruction (1 cr, max arr)

For secondary or minor instrument, nonmajors, and undeclared majors; may not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction. Instruction offered in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, contrabass, or guitar. Final exam conducted by jury in some sections.

Prereq: Audition or Permission

MusA 115 (s) Studio Instruction (2 cr, max 4)

Review of fundamentals of technique and musicianship in preparation for MusA 124 and MusA 134. Maximum two semesters on the same instrument.

Prereq: Placement audition by committee

MusA J116/J316/J516 Concert Choir--Vandaleers (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher standards. Field trips.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA J117/J317/J517 (s) University Choir (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher standards.

MusA J118/J318/J518 (s) Jazz Choir (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher standards.

Prereq: Permission

MusA J119/J319/J519 (s) Marching Band (1-3 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Performance at home football games and other events and travel to selected away football games; field trips. Students earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher standards. (Fall only)

Prereq: Permission

MusA J121/J321/J521 (s) Concert Band (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher standards.

Prereq: Permission

MusA J122/J322/J522 (s) Orchestra (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher standards.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA 124 (s) Studio Instruction (2 cr, max arr)

For music majors in music degree programs other than performance; may not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/studio class; final exam conducted by jury. See MusA 114 for instruction areas.

Prereq: Placement audition by committee

MusA 125 Symphonic Band (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Three rehearsals per week. (Spring only)

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA 134 (s) Studio Instruction (3 cr, max arr)

For applied music majors in the B.Mus. performance degree; may not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/studio class; final exam conducted by jury. See MusA 114 for instruction areas.

Prereq: Placement audition by committee

MusA 143 Piano Class for Non-Majors (1 cr)

Beginning piano for non-majors. (Spring only)

MusA J145 /J245 (s) Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors(1 cr)

May not be taken for audit. Four-semester beginning piano sequence for music majors and minors. Two lec-labs a wk. (Fall only)

Prereq for MusA 145: Major or minor in the School of Music or Permission

Prereq for MusA 245: "C" or better in MusA 146

MusA J146/ J246 Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (1 cr)

May not be taken for audit. Four-semester beginning piano sequence. Two lec-labs a wk. (Spring only)

Prereq for MusA 146: "C" or better in MusA 145 or Permission

Prereq for MusA 246: "C" or better in MusA 245

MusA 147 Voice Class (1 cr)

May not be taken for audit. For beginning singers. Two lec-labs a wk.

MusA 153 Guitar Class (2 cr)

Group instruction in guitar. May not be taken for audit.

MusA 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusA 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusA 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusA 210 Jazz Improvisation (2 cr)

Overview of basic jazz improvisation with an emphasis on style and basic jazz theory. (Spring only)

MusA 212 Introduction to Jazz Piano I (1 cr)

Interpretation of fake books and lead sheets in various styles including swing, blues, ballad, Latin and pop. Emphasis on chord voicings, comping, style, and basic improvisation. Recommended Preparation: Equivalent of 2 years piano instruction.

MusA 213 Introduction to Jazz Piano II (1 cr)

This course is designed to expand upon styles and techniques learned in Intro to Jazz Piano I.

Prereq: MusA 212

MusA 245 Piano Class (1 cr)

See MusA J145/J245.

MusA 246 Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (1 cr)

See MusA J146/J246.

MusA 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusA 314 (s) Studio Instruction (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA 114 for description.

Prereq: Permission

MusA J315/J515 Collaborative Piano (1 cr, max arr)

Principles of collaborative piano; lab assignments under supervision.

Prereq: Audition and completion of semester of MusA 124 or MusA 134

MusA 316 Concert Choir--Vandaleers (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J116/J316/J517.

MusA 317 (s) University Choir (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J117/J317/J517.

MusA 318 (s) Jazz Choir (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J118/J318/J518.

MusA 319 (s) Marching Band (1-3 cr, max arr)

See MusA J119/J319/J519.

MusA J320/J520 (s) Wind Ensemble (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students by audition. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a higher standard.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA 321 (s) Concert Band (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J121/J321/J521.

MusA 322 (s) Orchestra (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J122/J322/J522.

MusA J323/J523 (s) Jazz Ensemble (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a higher standard. Three rehearsals a wk.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA 324 (s) Studio Instruction (2 cr, max arr)

See MusA 124 for description; see "Upper-Division Standing" for prerequisites.

MusA J326/J526 Pep Band (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Performances at home basketball games and other events. Travel to conference tournament. Recommended Preparation: MusA J119/J319/J519. (Spring only)

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA 334 (s) Studio Instruction (3 cr, max arr)

See MusA 134 for description; see "Upper-Division Standing" for prerequisites.

MusA J365/J565 (s) Chamber Ensemble (1 cr, max arr)

Open to all students. Performance opportunities in chamber ensembles: string, brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, vocal, and mixed. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a higher standard.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA J366/J566 Orchestral Repertoire (1 cr, max arr)

Meets one hour weekly to increase familiarity with standard orchestral works. Emphasizes intonation, blend, stylistic awareness, and ensemble precision. Features mock auditions and special guests. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a higher standard.

Prereq: Recommendation of studio instructor or Permission

MusA J380/J580 (s) Opera/Musical Theatre Studio (1-3 cr, max arr)

Analysis, rehearsal, and performance of operatic and musical theatre literature. In order to be considered for a production, a student must have a 3.0 GPA. A mid-term overall GPA of 2.75 is required to continue involvement in a production. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a higher standard.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

MusA 387 Conducting I (2 cr)

Conducting techniques, score reading, and interpretation of scores for large choral and instrumental ensembles.

Prereq: MusC 141. (Fall only)

MusA 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusA 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusA 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusA J455/J555 Keyboard Performance Practices (1 cr)

Study of interpretation of keyboard music from Baroque through 20th century; learn to interpret scores, teach, and perform keyboard music stylistically; acquire knowledge of major performing artists and recordings from each period of music. Registration for graduate credit requires additional research into original treatises from each period of music, resulting in the editing of a piece of music from each of these periods. (Fall, Alt/odd yrs).

MusA 487 Conducting II (2 cr)

(Spring only)

Prereq: MusA 387 or Permission

MusA 490 Half Recital (0 cr)

For students required to have one-half recital. Graded P/F.

Prereq: audition and must be enrolled in a least the second semester of MUSA 324 or MusA 334 Individual Instruction and Permission

Coreq: MusA 324 or 334

MusA 491 Recital (0 cr)

For students required to have a full recital. May be repeated. Graded P/F.

Prereq: audition and must be enrolled in at least the third semester of MusA 324 or MusA 334 Individual Instruction and Permission

Coreq: MusA 334

MusA 492 Elective Half Recital (0 cr)

For students who wish to present an elective half recital. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

Coreq: MusA 324 or 334

MusA 493 Elective Recital (0 cr)

For students who and wish to present an elective full recital. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

Coreq: MusA 324 or 334

MusA 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusA 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

MusA 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusA 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusA 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusA 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusA 510 Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2 cr)

Topics studied will include comprehensive jazz harmony, pentatonics, rhythmic displacement, solo transcribing and analysis.

MusA 514 (s) Studio Instruction (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA 114 for description.

MusA 515 Collaborative Piano (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J315/J515.

MusA 516 Concert Choir--Vandaleers (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J116/J316/J516.

MusA 517 (s) University Choir (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J117/J317/J517.

MusA 518 (s) Jazz Choir (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J118/J318/J518.

MusA 519 (s) Marching Band (1-3 cr, max arr)

See MusA J119/J319/J519.

MusA 520 (s) Wind Ensemble (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J320/J520.

MusA 521 (s) Concert Band (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J121/J321/J521.

MusA 522 (s) Orchestra (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J122/J322/J522.

MusA 523 (s) Jazz Ensemble (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J323/J523.

MusA 524 (s) Individual Instruction (2-3 cr, max arr)

See MusA 124 for description.

MusA 526 Pep Band (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J326/J526.

MusA 534 (s) Individual Instruction (3-6 cr, max arr)

For students in the M.Mus. performance degree; see MusA 134 for description.

MusA 555 Keyboard Performance Practices (1 cr)

See MusA J455/J555.

MusA 565 (s) Chamber Ensemble (1 cr, max arr)

See MusA J365/J565.

MusA 580 (s) Opera/Musical Theatre Studio (1-3 cr, max arr)

See MusA J380/J580.

MusA 587 (s) Advanced Conducting (1 cr, max arr)

Advanced score study, baton technique, expressive gestures for conductors. Summers only, alternating choral (even yrs) and instrumental (odd yrs). Recommended Preparation: Undergraduate conducting course.

MusA 590 (s) Elective Master's Recital (0 cr)

For students whose emphasis is other than performance. May be repeated. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Audition and Permission of committee

Coreq: MusA 524

MusA 591 (s) Required Master's Recital (0 cr)

For students whose emphasis is in performance. May be repeated. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Audition and Permission of committee

Coreq: MusA 524 or MusA 534

MusA 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission

Theory and Composition

MusC 139 Aural Skills I (2 cr)

Exercises and drill in sight-singing and ear training. Three lec-labs a wk. Recommended

Coreq: MusA 145-146. (Fall only)

Prereq: Permission

MusC 140 Aural Skills II (2 cr)

Exercises and drill in sight-singing and ear training. Three lec-labs a wk. Recommended

Coreq: MusA 145-146. (Spring only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusC 139

MusC 141 Theory of Music I (2 cr)

Melodic and harmonic materials, part-writing skills, and analysis. (Fall only)

Prereq: Permission

MusC 142 Theory of Music II (2 cr)

Harmonic materials, part-writing skills, and analysis. (Spring only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusC 141 or Permission

MusC 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusC 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusC 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusC 239 Aural Skills III (1 cr)

Continuation of MusC 140. Two lec-labs a wk. Recommended

Coreq: MusA 245-246. (Fall only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusC 139-140

MusC 240 Aural Skills IV (1 cr)

Continuation of MusC 140. Two lec-labs a wk.

Recommended Coreq: MusA 245-246. (Spring only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusC 239.

MusC 241 Theory of Music III (3 cr)

(Fall only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusC 142

MusC 242 Theory of Music IV (3 cr)

(Spring only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusC 241

MusC 260 Introduction to Composition (1 cr)

Fundamentals of musical composition, using short original composition assignments to focus on common techniques used by past and contemporary composers and to develop skill in manuscript and notation. Active participation and performance is emphasized. (Spring only)

Prereq or Coreq: MusC 241 or Permission

MusC 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusC 328 Instrumental and Choral Arranging (3 cr)

Principles of instrumentation, transcription, and arranging with emphasis on idiomatic instrumental and choral writing leading to projects in scoring for chamber, band, orchestral, and vocal ensembles. (Spring only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusC 240 and 242

MusC J329/J529 Theoretical Basis of Jazz (2 cr)

Harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and stylistic analysis of principal trends. (Fall only)

Prereq: MusC 141 or Permission

MusC 331 Counterpoint (3 cr)

Style and technique of polyphonic 16th century vocal music through 18th century instrumental music, with emphasis on two- to three-part writing; motet, canon, invention, and fugue.

Prereq: MusC 242 or Permission

MusC 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusC 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusC 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusC 425 Composition (2 cr, max arr)

Continuation of MusC 325. Increasing emphasis on varied media and larger forms, but with value being placed on creativity and originality.

MusC 426 Electronic Music (2 cr)

Techniques of musical composition using electronic media. (Spring, Alt/odd yrs)

Prereq: MusC 242 or Permission

MusC J431/J531 History of Western Music Theory (3 cr)

A seminar in the historical development of music theory. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be expected to complete deeper analysis of selected methodologies, and to make a presentation in class.

Prereq: MusC 242 or Permission

MusC J437/J537 Music in Film (3 cr)

A seminar in the processes, techniques and evaluation of music as used in film. Materials will change each time the course is offered but the major focus will be main-stream motion pictures. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be expected to complete deeper analysis of selected film scores, and to make a presentation in class. (Fall, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: MusC 242 or Permission

MusC J438/J538 Theory Pedagogy (3 cr)

A seminar in the methods, techniques and materials for the teaching of music theory. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be expected to complete deeper analysis of selected methodologies, and to make a presentation in class. (Fall, Alt/odd yrs)

Prereq: MusC 242 or Permission

MusC 442 Musical Analysis (2 cr)

Study of traditional forms and analytical techniques. (Spring only)

Prereq: MusC 242

MusC 480 Senior Thesis in Music Theory I (1 cr)

Extended research paper, with documentation; subject to be determined in consultation with supervising faculty.

Prereq: MusC 442

MusC 481 Senior Thesis in Music Theory II (1 cr)

Continuation and completion of extended research paper, with documentation; subject to be determined in consultation with supervising faculty.

Prereq: MusC 480

MusC 490 Senior Recital (0 cr)

For students in composition required to have a full recital. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Audition and Permission

Coreq: MusC 425

MusC 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusC 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

MusC 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusC 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusC 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusC 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusC 521 Musical Analysis (3 cr)

Analysis of selected musical compositions.

Prereq: Permission

MusC 525 Composition (2 cr, max arr)

Creative writing.

MusC 529 Theoretical Basis of Jazz (2 cr)

See MusC J329/J529.

MusC 530 Jazz Composition and Arranging (2 cr)

Analysis of significant jazz compositions throughout history. Stylistic projects involving major jazz composers. Transcription from recordings when scores are not available. Leading to creating individual arrangements and compositions.

Prereq: MusC 329 or 529

MusC 531 History of Western Music Theory (3 cr)

See MusC J431/J531.

MusC 537 Music in Film (3 cr)

See MusC J437/J537.

MusC 538 Theory Pedagogy (3 cr)

See MusC J438/J538.

MusC 541 Graduate Theory Review (1 cr)

Review of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic materials, part-writing skills and analysis. This course will not count towards the graduate music curriculum.

MusC 590 (s) Master's Recital (0 cr)

For students whose degree requires a composition recital as part of the degree requirements. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Audition and Permission of committee

Coreq: MusC 525

MusC 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission

History and Literature

MusH 101 (s) Survey of Music (3 cr)

May be used as core credit in J-3-d, except by music majors. Not open for cr to majors. Intro to the art and nature of music; emphasis on aural skills, historical styles, musical forms, and the literature of music.

MusH 111 Introduction to Music Literature (3 cr)

Introduction to the study of music literature, including western and world traditions. Emphasis on aural and score analysis, writing, and research techniques. (Spring only)

Prereq: MusC 141

MusH 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusH 201 History of Rock and Roll (3 cr)

May be used as core credit in J-3-d. A study of the history and culture of rock music. May not be counted as a required music history elective for music majors.

MusH 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusH 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusH 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusH 321 Music in Western Civilization I (3 cr)

Musical culture, styles, and genres from the Middle Ages through 1750. (Fall only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusH 101 or 111

MusH 322 Music in Western Civilization II (3 cr)

European and American musical culture, styles, and genres from 1750 to World War I. (Spring only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusH 101 or 111

MusH 323 Music in Western Civilization III (3 cr)

European and American musical cultures, styles, and genres, including jazz, from World War I to the present. (Fall only)

Prereq: "C" or better in MusH 101 or 111

MusH 330 History of Music Theatre (3 cr)

A study of the development of American musical theatre. Students will analyze the forms and styles of representative works. May not be counted as a required music history elective for music majors. (Spring,. Alt/even yrs)

MusH 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusH 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusH 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusH J410/J510 (s) Studies in Jazz History (3 cr)

Selected topics in jazz. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, Alt/odd yrs)

Prereq: MusH 321-323 or Permission

MusH J418/J518 (s) Studies in Classic/Romantic Music (3 cr)

Selected topics in Classic/Romantic music. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: MusH 321-323 or Permission

MusH J419/J519 (s) Studies in 20th-Century Music (3 cr)

Selected topics in 20th-century music. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Spring, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: MusH 321-323 or Permission

MusH J420/J520 Studies in World Music (3 cr)

Selected topics in the music of world cultures. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Spring, alt/odd yrs)

Prereq: MusH 321, MusH 322, and MusH 323; or Permission

MusH J450/J550 Orchestral Literature (2 cr)

Open to all students. Survey of standard orchestral literature. Additional assignments required for graduate credit. (Spring, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: MusH 322, 323, and Junior standing or Permission

MusH J451/J551 (s) Repertoire (2 cr, max arr)

May be repeated for cr as content changes. Historical and analytical survey of literature available in all performing media. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.

Prereq: Junior standing and Permission

MusH J452/J552 Solo Vocal Repertoire (2 cr)

Historical and analytical survey of solo vocal literature. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: Junior standing and Permission

MusH J454/J554 Keyboard Repertoire I (2 cr)

Content will cover the development of keyboard literature from J.S. Bach through Beethoven. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, Alt/odd yrs)

Prereq: Junior standing and Permission

MusH J455/J555 Keyboard Repertoire II (2 cr)

Content will cover the development of keyboard literature from Schubert to present. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Spring, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: Junior standing and Permission

MusH 480 Senior Thesis in Music History I (1 cr)

Extended research paper, with documentation; subject to be determined in consultation with supervising faculty.

Prereq: MusH 321, MusH 322, MusH 323, one 400 music history elective, approval of music history faculty via the Music History Qualifying Procedure (see Lionel Hampton School of Music – undergraduate curricular requirements), and Permission

MusH 481 Senior Thesis in Music History II (1 cr)

Continuation and completion of extended research paper, with documentation; subject to be determined in consultation with supervising faculty.

Prereq: MusH 480

MusH 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusH 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

MusH 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

(Spring, even yrs on-line, odd yrs on-campus)

MusH 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusH 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusH 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusH 510 (s) Studies in Jazz History (3 cr)

See MusH J410/J510.

MusH 518 (s) Studies in Classic/Romantic Music (3 cr)

See MusH J418/J518.

MusH 519 (s) Studies in 20th-Century Music (3 cr)

See MusH J419/J519.

MusH 520 Studies in World Music (3 cr)

See MusH J420/J520.

MusH 550 Orchestral Literature (2 cr)

See MusH J450/J550.

MusH 551 (s) Repertoire (2 cr, max arr)

See MusH J451/J551.

MusH 552 Solo Vocal Repertoire (2 cr)

See MusH J452/J552.

MusH 554 Keyboard Repertoire I (2 cr)

See MusH J454/J554.

MusH 555 Keyboard Repertoire II (2 cr)

See MusH J455/J555.

MusH 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission

Music Teaching

MusT 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusT 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusT 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusT 251 String Instrument Techniques (1 cr)

Group instruction. Problems of playing and teaching stringed instruments in elementary and secondary schools. (Fall only)

Prereq: Permission

MusT 253 Brass Instrument Techniques (1 cr)

Group instruction. Problems of playing and teaching brass instruments in elementary and secondary schools. (Spring only)

Prereq: Permission

MusT 254 Percussion Techniques (1 cr)

Group instruction. Problems of playing and teaching percussion instruments in elementary and secondary schools. (Spring only)

Prereq: Permission

MusT 255 Woodwind Techniques (1 cr)

Group instruction. Problems of playing and teaching clarinet, flute, and saxophone in elementary and secondary schools. (Spring only)

Prereq: Permission

MusT 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusT 352 Double Reed Techniques (1 cr)

Group instruction. Problems of playing and teaching oboe and bassoon in elementary and secondary schools. (Fall only)

Prereq: MusT 255 or Permission

MusT 381 Elementary School Music Methods for Nonmajors (3 cr)

Same as EDCI 381. Curriculum, organization, and instructional materials for teaching general classroom music. This course is intended for elementary classroom teachers, nonmusic majors. One out-of-class field teaching experience may be scheduled.

Prereq: Permission

MusT 382 Elementary School Music Methods for Music Majors (3 cr)

Curriculum, organization, instructional materials, and strategies for teaching elementary general music. Must be taken before enrolling in MusT 432. Approximately three field teaching experiences must be scheduled in the elementary schools outside of class time. (Spring only)

MusT 383 Principles of Music Teaching (3 cr)

Philosophy, principles, curriculum, and organization of the school music program. Must be taken before enrolling in MusT 432. (Fall only)

Prereq: EDCI 201 and MusC 142; or Permission

MusT 385 Choral Music in the Secondary School (2 cr)

Methods, instructional materials, and techniques for teaching choral music in grades 7-12. Two lec and one lab a wk. Must be taken before enrolling in MusT 432. (Fall, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: 2 cr in MusA 316 or 317, and MusC 142

Prereq or Coreq: MusT 383, MusA 387, or Permission

MusT 386 Instrumental Music in the Secondary School (2 cr)

Methods, instructional materials, and techniques for teaching instrumental music in grades 7-12. Two lec and one lab a wk. Must be taken before enrolling in MusT 432. (Spring only)

Prereq: MusC 142

Prereq or Coreq: MusT 383, MusA 387, or Permission

MusT 389 Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze (2 cr)

Philosophies and teaching techniques attributed to Carl Orff, Emile Jacques Dalcroze, and Zoltan Kodaly; Orff emphasizes movement, improvisation, singing, and percussion instruments; Dalcroze emphasizes movement; Kodaly emphasizes solfege singing, folk songs, child development, and personal musicianship. (Fall only)

Prereq: MusT/EDCI 381 or MusT 382 or Permission

MusT 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusT 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusT 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusT 432 (s) Practicum: Music Teaching (7 or 14 cr)

Supervised music teaching in public schools. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Successful completion of all required course work for the Music Education: Vocal, Instrumental, or Vocal-Instrumental major, keyboard proficiency exam, cumulative GPA of 2.75, acceptance to the College of Education and permission of the School of Music. The keyboard proficiency exam must be completed during the regularly scheduled exam by the tenth class day of the semester prior to the semester of student teaching.

Coreq: MusT 445

MusT J435/J535 (s) Pedagogy and Materials (2 cr, max arr)

Methods and materials of performance techniques for each performance field. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Vocal Pedagogy – Spring, Alt/odd yrs)

Prereq: Junior standing and Permission

MusT J436/J536 Pedagogy and Materials: Keyboard I (2 cr)

Objectives and goals of teaching the beginning piano student in regards to business aspects, literature and techniques. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, Alt/even yrs)

Prereq: Junior standing and Permission

MusT J437/J537 Pedagogy and Materials: Keyboard II (2 cr)

Objectives and goals of teaching the intermediate and early advanced piano student in regards to literature and techniques. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Spring, Alt/odd yrs)

Prereq: Junior standing and Permission

MusT 438 (s) Practicum (cr arr)

Studio and classroom teaching of secondary music majors, minors, or electives.

Prereq: Permission

MusT 445 Proseminar in Music Teaching (2 cr)

Coreq: MusT 432.

MusT 465 Jazz Band Rehearsal Techniques (1 cr)

Methods, materials, and literature for jazz bands in public schools. (Fall only)

Coreq: MusA 323 or MusA 365 (Jazz Combo)

MusT 466 Marching Band Techniques (1 cr)

Techniques of drilling; materials for field and street maneuvers; preparation of shows. (Fall only)

Prereq: MusC 242

MusT 467 Band Literature and Rehearsal Techniques (1 cr)

Music, materials and rehearsal techniques for bands in public schools. (Fall only)

Prereq: MusT 383

MusT 485 Choral Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques (1 cr, max arr)

Various techniques of rehearsing singers in an ensemble. (Fall, Alt/evenyrs)

Coreq: MusT 385

MusT 486 Orchestral Literature and Rehearsal Techniques (1 cr, max arr)

Music, materials and rehearsal techniques for string ensembles in public schools. (Spring only)

Prereq or Coreq: MusT 251, MusT 383, and MusA 387

Coreq: MusT 386 or Permission

MusT 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusT 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

MusT 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusT 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusT 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusT 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusT 508 Psychology of Music (3 cr)

The physical and psychological aspects of music involving human behavior.

MusT 509 Foundation of Music Education (3 cr)

A treatment of historical perspectives, philosophy- aesthetics identified with music education, and learning theories applied to music teaching/learning. Basic research and writing skills appropriate to graduate studies in music education. Offered via the Web only. (Spring, odd alt/yrs)

MusT 510 Portfolio 1 (1 cr)

First semester of work on the required capstone electronic portfolio. Must be taken the first semester of study. Offered via the Web only.

MusT 511 Introduction to Research in Music Education (3 cr)

Writing skills, materials, and procedures utilized in music research; measurement, experimental design, theories/ procedures for evaluation, statistics, computer applications, and initiation of scholarly research. Offered via the Web only. (Spring, odd alt/yrs)

MusT 512 Contemporary Trends in Music Education (3 cr)

Current philosophies and concepts influencing contemporary music education practices, methods, and material. Investigation into social psychology of music as applied to existing music instruction in public schools. Offered via the Web only. (Fall, odd alt/yrs)

MusT 513 Assessment of Musical Behaviors (3 cr)

Review of standardized music tests and an examination of methods for developing tests related to the measurement of musical behavior. Offered via the Web only. (Spring, odd alt/yrs)

MusT 514 Multicultural Music Education (3 cr)

Overview of historical, philosophical, cultural, and pedagogical issues in multicultural music education. Emphasis on the development of knowledge that will inform and enhance instructional practice. Offered via the Web only. (Spring, odd alt/yrs)

MusT 515 Music for Special Learners (3 cr)

Review of the learning styles of exceptional children and the implications for providing realistic musical activities in the classroom. Emphasis will be placed on developing musical skills with special learners. Offered via the Web only. (Fall, odd alt/yrs)

MusT 535 (s) Pedagogy and Materials (2 cr, max arr)

See MusT J435/J535.

MusT 536 Pedagogy and Materials: Keyboard I (2 cr)

See MusT J436/J536.

MusT 537 Pedagogy and Materials: Keyboard II (2 cr)

See MusT J437/J537.

MusT 538 (s) Practicum (cr arr)

Studio and classroom teaching of secondary music majors, minors, or electives.

Prereq: Permission

MusT 560 Portfolio 2 (1 cr)

Final semester of work to complete the required capstone electronic portfolio. Offered via the Web only.

Prereq: MusT 510

MusT 565 Advanced Jazz Methods (1 cr)

Advanced jazz rehearsal techniques for music teachers. (Summer only)

MusT 568 Technology in the Music Classroom (1 cr)

Advanced study of music technology with an emphasis on integration into the music classroom. (Summer, even yrs)

MusT 585 Advanced Choral Methods (1 cr)

Examination of contemporary research and pedagogy with an emphasis on developing appropriate instructional strategies for use with adolescent students in choral and general music classrooms. (Summer, odd yrs)

MusT 586 Advanced Instrumental Methods (1 cr)

Overview of current practice in learning and teaching music with emphasis on the development of practical strategies for implementation within the instrumental music classroom. (Summer, odd yrs)

MusT 588 Kodaly Certification (1 cr, max arr)

Level I courses (pedagogy and solfége) focus specifically on pedagogy for pre-K through grade 2, including singing, movement, hand signs and solfége, and the development of music reading and writing skills. Planning and delivery of instruction as well as curriculum development for early grade music instruction are included. (Summer, even yrs)

MusT 589 Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze (3 cr)

Overview of teaching philosophies developed by Zoltan Kodaly, Carl Orff, and Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, includes a laboratory component that applies pedagogy to children in elementary music classes.

MusT 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr)

MusT 598 (s) Internship (cr arr)

MusT 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission

General

MusX 101 Orientation for Music Majors (0 cr)

An orientation to requirements, processes, and opportunities associated with the study of music as a discipline for new students in the School of Music; a foundation for success and survival in the study of music. Graded P/F. Two lec a week for first three weeks.

MusX 140 Convocation (0 cr)

Required of all music majors for seven semesters and music minors for two semesters (minimum of 10 recitals a semester). Graded P/F.

MusX 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusX 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusX 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusX 283 (s) Diction for Singers (1-2 cr)

Two-semester sequence in study of English and foreign language diction as represented by the International Phonetic Association.

Prereq: Music Major or Permission

MusX 284 (s) Diction for Singers (2 cr)

Two-semester sequence in study of English and foreign language diction as represented by the International Phonetic Association.

Prereq: MusX 283

MusX 298 (s) Internship (1-3 cr)

Open to all students.

Prereq: Permission of School of Music

MusX 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusX 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusX 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusX 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusX 498 (s) Internship (1-3 cr)

Open to all students. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission of School of Music Director

MusX 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusX 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

MusX 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

MusX 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MusX 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

MusX 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MusX 511 Bibliography and Research (3 cr)

Orientation to grad study; bibliography and research procedures.

Prereq: Admission to graduate program or Permission

MusX 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission