May 14, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


NOTE: Management, Marketing, Finance, and Economics courses that qualify as Business Electives are marked (E). Additional electives include approved Accounting and Business Education classes. For Management majors, selected leadership classes (Leadership Management I, Leadership Management II, Leadership Seminar I, and Leadership Seminar II) offered in Military Sciences can qualify as business elective courses.

NOTE:

F = Offered in Fall Semester;
SP = Offered in Spring Semester; and
S = Offered in Summer

 

Music

  
  • MUSI 1122 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1123 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1151 - Wind Symphony

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble is a select group of students that performs musical works by renowned and acclaimed composers of all genres of music. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1160 - Piano Class-Beginner

    Credits: 1
    A course in practical keyboard facility, sight-reading, elementary improvisation and keyboard harmony. The first of four piano classes mandated for music majors.

  
  • MUSI 1161 - Piano Class-Intermediate I

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 1160  or by instructor’s consent.
    A continuation of content and materials in MUSI 1160 , but at the intermediate level. Emphasis on more advanced piano performance techniques, literature, improvisation and advanced keyboard harmony.

  
  • MUSI 1162 - Piano Class-Intermediate II

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 1161  or consent of instructor.
    A continuation of keyboard and musical skills introduced in MUSI 1161 , striving for greater proficiency in keyboard technique, sight reading, improvisation, repertoire and keyboard harmony.

  
  • MUSI 1163 - Piano Class

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 1162  or consent of instructor.
    An advanced course in piano stressing continued development of the skills from the previous levels. There is a greater emphasis on repertoire. Course can be used as preparation for applied piano study (MUSI 1104 ).

  
  • MUSI 1170 - Applied Minor Piano

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction that prepares the student to take the Piano Proficiency exam. The courses emphasize sight-reading, scales and arpeggios, triads and seventh chords, chord progressions, improvisation and preparation for piano performance at the intermediate level. Vocal students will study score and part-reading.

  
  • MUSI 1171 - Applied Minor Piano

    Credits: 1
    Individual instruction that prepares the student to take the Piano Proficiency exam. The courses emphasize sight-reading, scales and arpeggios, triads and seventh chords, chord progressions, improvisation and preparation for piano performance at the intermediate level. Vocal students will study score and part-reading.

  
  • MUSI 1172 - Applied Minor (Voice)

    Credits: 1
    Laboratory and performance course for students whose applied area is piano. Emphasis on the study of vocal production, score reading and literature. Piano students must perform with a major choral or vocal ensemble. Individual lessons.

  
  • MUSI 1173 - Applied Minor (Voice)

    Credits: 1
    Laboratory and performance course for students whose applied area is piano. Emphasis on the study of vocal production, score reading and literature. Piano students must perform with a major choral or vocal ensemble. Individual lessons.

  
  • MUSI 1206 - Theory I -Computers in Music 2

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Passing grade on theory placement exam or satisfactory completion of Prep Theory.
    A study of diatonic and chromatic scales, intervals, chords, and basic principles of part-writing. Computer-aided instruction materials and piano keyboard exercises are utilized to aid students’ understanding of these concepts. Introductory ear-training and melodic and rhythmic dictation are studied.

  
  • MUSI 1231 - String Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    An ensemble opened to all string, wind and percussion students. This ensemble performs representative chamber orchestra repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 1231 - Voice Class

    Credits: 2
    Designed especially for music students who do not study voice privately. An introductory course in vocal habits, tone production, breathing, phrasing, diction and vocal literature.

  
  • MUSI 1301 - Jazz History

    Credits: 3
    This elective course will present the logical musical derivatives and developments of Jazz and point out the important elements that comprise the individual styles of Jazz as they evolved from era to era.

  
  • MUSI 1305 - Prep Theory

    Credits: 3
    Introductory course for students who do not pass the Theory Placement Exam. This course is a developmental course and cannot be counted toward the degree, nor for hours required in Music Theory block of courses. Study of clefs, scales, key signatures, time signatures, intervals and triads, sight singing and dictation and basic music terminology. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 2004 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 2005 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 2101 - Woodwind Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    Limited to more advanced woodwind students. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2102 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 2103 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 2104 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Will perform literature that will cover traditional and contemporary styles and techniques in percussion performance.

  
  • MUSI 2106 - Brass Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    Limited to more advanced wind instrumentalists. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2107 - Sight-Singing II

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Theory I.
    Continuation of theory courses 1206/1106. Harmonic progression, types of melodies and cadences, and four-part writing are studied. Harmonic dictation is introduced in aural skills class.

  
  • MUSI 2108 - University Singers

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A large non-select choral group not limited to music majors or minors.

  
  • MUSI 2110 - Sight-Singing III

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Theory I and II.
    Further study of principles of harmonic structures used by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Short arranging projects will be assigned and analysis of four-part chorales will be explored further at this level. Sight-singing III will emphasize harmonic and melodic studies out of the minor modes. Rhythmic studies will involve compound time signatures. Sight-singing melodies explore more clefs.

  
  • MUSI 2111 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2114 - Marching Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble active especially during the fall season. Half-time football performances and parades required. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2115 - Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A hands-on exploration of opera with select works studied each semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform as they study the various demands of this art form including research, acting, stage movement, prop and costume building, and ensemble skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2116 - Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A hands-on exploration of opera with select works studied each semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform as they study the various demands of this art form including research, acting, stage movement, prop and costume building, and ensemble skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2117 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2122 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2123 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2124 - Brass Wind Methods

    Credits: 1
    Methods, practices, and materials of brasswind pedagogy are taught to the prospective teacher. In addition, the rudiments of playing brasswind instruments are emphasized. This course is a required course for all music education majors and is for music majors only.

  
  • MUSI 2125 - Percussion Methods

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to prepare the student to teach beginning percussion at the elementary and middle school level.

  
  • MUSI 2126 - String Methods

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI 1106 , MUSI 1206 
    Class instruction in string instruments with emphasis on teaching principles, methodologies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for string classes in elementary and secondary schools. Lab experiences in teaching beginning string students in individual and group settings will be an integral part of instruction.

  
  • MUSI 2127 - Woodwind Methods

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI 1106 , MUSI 1206 .
    Class instruction in woodwind instruments with emphasis on teaching principles, methodologies, material, technologies, and curriculum development for wood wind classes in elementary and secondary schools. Lab experiences in teaching beginning wind students in individual and group settings will be an integral part of instruction.

  
  • MUSI 2151 - Concert Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble performs representative concert repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2151 - Wind Symphony

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble is a select group of students that performs musical works by renowned and acclaimed composers of all genres of music. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 2205 - Jazz Fundamentals

    Credits: 2
    This elective course will present a detailed study of jazz theory and a study of improvisational techniques involved in jazz performance. A study of jazz compositional devices will also be presented along with popularly used jazz symbols and chord progressions and substitutions.

  
  • MUSI 2207 - Theory II

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Theory I.
    Continuation of theory courses 1206/1106. Harmonic progression, types of melodies and cadences, and four-part writing are studied. Harmonic dictation is introduced in aural skills class.

  
  • MUSI 2210 - Theory III

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Theory I and II.
    Further study of principles of harmonic structures used by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Short arranging projects will be assigned and analysis of four-part chorales will be explored further at this level. Sight-singing III will emphasize harmonic and melodic studies out of the minor modes. Rhythmic studies will involve compound time signatures. Sight-singing melodies explore more clefs.

  
  • MUSI 2222 - Conducting I

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Sophomore standing with at least two semesters of music theory.
    A study of the elements important to the development of competent and effective conductors. The student will study: traits of a good conductor and good conducting, fundamental conducting techniques (proper preparation, beat patterns, cueing, subdivision and divided meters, the use of the left hand, asymmetrical and changing meters, terms, phrasing), the mechanics of expressive conducting (dynamics, tempi, nuance), effective communication by the conductor, and score study and arranging and the use of the computer and music writing software. Also studied will be learning theory.

  
  • MUSI 2301 - Introduction to Studio Recording Techniques

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the fundamental techniques of the audio studio recording process, including signal flow, microphones, multi-track recording, audio mixing, signal processing, analog and digital recording, DAT and CD-R recording media as well as live and multi-take recording. Course taught in lecture/lab format with outside assignments involving both library research and hands-on studio lab work. This class is open to all majors.

  
  • MUSI 2307 - Introduction to Computer Music

    Credits: 3
    Designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques utilized in the MIDI recording studio through practical application and hands-on experiences. Topics covered include basic synthesis, signal flow and routing, computer driven sequencing and patch editing, signal processing, and a brief introduction to basic two-track (Phillips format) direct recording techniques. This class is open to all majors.

  
  • MUSI 2315 - Diction

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Students must be music majors, applied voice.
    Introductory diction class for music majors. Study of topics to include pronunciation rules of Italian, German, and French utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet.

  
  • MUSI 2330 - Music History and Appreciation (ACTS MUSC 1003)

    Credits: 3
    Designed for non-music majors who elect to study music as a cultural experience. A survey and listening course of music literature from several periods and genres.

  
  • MUSI 2350 - Public School Music

    Credits: 3
    For elementary education majors. Fundamentals of music, elementary ear training and rhythmic skills, playing classroom instruments, performance of simple melodies on the piano, study of appropriate song literature and music terminology for grades K-6.

  
  • MUSI 3004 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 3005 - Recital Attendance


    All music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts. A minimum of 6 semesters of Recital Attendance must be passed as a graduation requirement. Students should check with their applied teachers for more details. Please see the departmental handbook for more details.

  
  • MUSI 3010 - Solo Recital (SRT Major)


    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI 1104 , MUSI 1105 , 2100, MUSI 2101 .
    Corequisites: Student must be enrolled in MUSI 3109  and MUSI 3010 concurrently.
    Solo recital performed as part of the requirements for a degree in Sound Recording Technology. This recital must be a minimum of thirty minutes in length. Recital repertoire must be taken from the repertoire lists published in the departmental student handbook (Developmental level and/or above).

  
  • MUSI 3100 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3101 - Brass Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    Limited to more advanced wind instrumentalists. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3102 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Will perform literature that will cover traditional and contemporary styles and techniques in percussion performance.

  
  • MUSI 3103 - String Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    An ensemble opened to all string, wind and percussion students. This ensemble performs representative chamber orchestra repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3106 - University Singers

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A large non-select choral group not limited to music majors or minors.

  
  • MUSI 3108 - Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A hands-on exploration of opera with select works studied each semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform as they study the various demands of this art form including research, acting, stage movement, prop and costume building, and ensemble skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3109 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 3111 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3114 - Marching Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble active especially during the fall season. Half-time football performances and parades required. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3118 - Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A hands-on exploration of opera with select works studied each semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform as they study the various demands of this art form including research, acting, stage movement, prop and costume building, and ensemble skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3119 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 3122 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3124 - Sight-Singing IV

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Theory I, II, and III.
    Presents advanced harmonic and melodic practices of the Baroque and Classical periods, including use of non-traditional four part chords such as the augmented sixth family, secondary dominants and secondary leading tone chords, and borrowed chords. Sight-singing IV will continue the work begun in the previous semester.

  
  • MUSI 3151 - Concert Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble performs representative concert repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3151 - Wind Symphony

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble is a select group of students that performs musical works by renowned and acclaimed composers of all genres of music. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 3211 - Choral Literature and Conducting

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Theory III, Conducting I.
    Fundamentals of conducting techniques, conducting patterns, physical coordination, the study of literature from the Baroque to the Contemporary, the communication of rhythmic and other expressive elements in choral music.

  
  • MUSI 3224 - Theory IV

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Theory I, II, and III.
    Presents advanced harmonic and melodic practices of the Baroque and Classical periods, including use of non-traditional four part chords such as the augmented sixth family, secondary dominants and secondary leading tone chords, and borrowed chords. Sight-singing IV will continue the work begun in the previous semester.

  
  • MUSI 3300 - Audio for Video Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 3301  Intermediate Studio Recording Techniques and MUSI 2307  Introduction to Computer Music Applications.
    In-depth study of the process used in creating music for and synchronizing music to visual media. Topics include film scoring, music for television, synchronization signal flow, microphone placement, multi-track recording, audio mixing, signal processing, analog and digital recording, as well as SMPTE and MTC time codes. Course taught in lecture/lab format with outside assignments involving both library research and hands on studio lab work.

  
  • MUSI 3301 - Intermediate Studio Recording Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MUSI 2301  Introduction to Studio Recording Techniques.
    Course focus is upon audio signal processing including gating, expansion, compression, equalization, reverberation, and digital delay, as well as signal flow and precise microphone placement in a multi-track audio recording setting. Extensive work in production studio mix-down. Topics also include live recording techniques. The course is taught in lecture/lab format with outside assignments involving both library research and hands-on studio lab work.

  
  • MUSI 3302 - Music Business

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI 2302 and enrollment as a declared SRT major or minor, or permission of the instructor.
    Music Business is a general study of the music industry and music business opportunities. Topics to be covered include the freelance musician, contracts, copyrighting, publishing, music licensing, unions and guilds, artist management, the recording studio environment, recording contracts, taxes and alternative careers in the music industry. This class is open to all majors.

  
  • MUSI 3310 - General Music Methods, Elementary, Middle and Secondary Grades

    Credits: 3
    The study of children’s growth through singing, listening, creativity, rhythmic movement, instrumental and music reading. Opportunity to explore techniques of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Suzuki and others. Also, the study of materials and methods employed in elementary, junior, middle and secondary schools. Special emphasis on the general music class K-12.

  
  • MUSI 3321 - Music History

    Credits: 3
    A study of the history of music from antiquity to the present time with emphasis on the evolution and growth of major developments in music, on the historical contexts from which these developments come and on significant composers, performers and theorists. Music literature from all stylistic periods will be studied through listening and score analysis. These classes should be taken in the junior year.

  
  • MUSI 3322 - Music History

    Credits: 3
    A study of the history of music from antiquity to the present time with emphasis on the evolution and growth of major developments in music, on the historical contexts from which these developments come and on significant composers, performers and theorists. Music literature from all stylistic periods will be studied through listening and score analysis. These classes should be taken in the junior year.

  
  • MUSI 4000 - Junior/Senior Seminar


    Designed to guide music students through an in-depth review of music history, theory, education and literature for preparation to take the comprehensive and Praxis examinations. Students will receive a pass/fail grade.

  
  • MUSI 4010 - Solo Recital (Teaching Major)


    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI 1104 , MUSI 1105 , MUSI 2102 , MUSI 2103 , MUSI 3109 , 3110.
    Corequisites: Student must be enrolled in MUSI 4104  or higher applied and MUSI 4010 concurrently.
    Solo recital performed as part of the requirements for a degree in teaching. This recital must be a minimum of one hour in length. Recital repertoire will be taken from the repertoire lists published in the departmental student handbook (Competency level and/or above).

  
  • MUSI 4020 - Senior Recital (Non-Teaching Major)


    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI 1104 , MUSI 1105 , MUSI 2102 , MUSI 2103 , MUSI 3109 , PHYS 3110 .
    Corequisites: Student must be enrolled in MUSI 4104  or higher and MUSI 4020 concurrently.
    Solo recital performed as part of the requirements for a non-teaching degree. This recital must be a minimum of one hour in length. Recital repertoire may be taken from the repertoire lists published in the departmental student handbook (Mastery level and/or above).

  
  • MUSI 4101 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4102 - Vesper Choir

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    A study and performance of repertoire from diverse stylistic periods. Generally for experienced singers. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4104 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4105 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4106 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Will perform literature that will cover traditional and contemporary styles and techniques in percussion performance.

  
  • MUSI 4107 - Brass Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    Limited to more advanced wind instrumentalists. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4108 - University Singers

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A large non-select choral group not limited to music majors or minors.

  
  • MUSI 4109 - String Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    An ensemble opened to all string, wind and percussion students. This ensemble performs representative chamber orchestra repertoire. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4111 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4112 - Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A hands-on exploration of opera with select works studied each semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform as they study the various demands of this art form including research, acting, stage movement, prop and costume building, and ensemble skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4113 - Opera Workshop

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
    A hands-on exploration of opera with select works studied each semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform as they study the various demands of this art form including research, acting, stage movement, prop and costume building, and ensemble skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4114 - Marching Band

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble active especially during the fall season. Half-time football performances and parades required. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4123 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
    Select group of students who study and perform the various styles of Jazz music. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s improvisational skills. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4135 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4136 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4137 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4138 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4139 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4140 - Applied Music

    Credits: 1
    All music majors are required to attend individual, weekly, hour-long applied lessons. Students will be exposed to representative repertoire from each major style period and will be expected to master both the musical and technical challenges unique to their applied area. Regular applied lesson attendance is mandatory to ensure success. Students are expected to attend all student recitals, perform once each semester on student recital, and to perform an applied jury each semester. Majors must register for applied instruction throughout their residency or until they satisfactorily perform their graduating recital. The recital must be presented in their major applied area.

  
  • MUSI 4151 - Wind Symphony

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: consent of instructor and/or audition.
    Ensemble is a select group of students that performs musical works by renowned and acclaimed composers of all genres of music. Participation not limited to music majors and minors.

  
  • MUSI 4202 - Music in Worship

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
    Significance of music in worship. Historical and practical approach to knowledge required of a church musician.

  
  • MUSI 4207 - Instrumental Literature and Conducting

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Conducting I.
    Fundamentals of baton techniques with emphasis on selection of literature for instrumental ensembles.

  
  • MUSI 4217 - Vocal Literature

    Credits: 2
    Upon completion of this course, students will know a broad history of Western classical song and opera literature, be familiar with the major works and styles of major composers of solo vocal works, be able to plan a recital using standard genres, understand how to continue developing their skills in the future (especially as applies to finding appropriate literature for themselves and others), and be exposed to many different aspects of musicianship as they apply to performance of song and operatic literature.

 

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