Music Courses

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Church Music Courses
CHMU 1000 Fellowship of Church Musicians
The Fellowship of Church Musicians (FCM) is the student chapter of The Southern Baptist Church Music Conference. It is required each semester for Church Music majors, but is open for all who are interested in church music. It meets regularly each semester for programs about various aspects of church music. Annual fee required.

Credits: 0
CHMU 2012 Handbell Techniques
Fall, Odd
A study of handbell techniques and materials and methods of organizing and training handbell choirs for school and church.

Credits: 2
CHMU 2102 Introduction to Church Music
Fall
Designed to provide the sophomore church music student with an overview of music ministry. Students will be introduced to such areas as theology, counseling, media, life and work of the music minister, and church music history. Includes 25 hours of music ministry observation.

Credits: 2
CHMU 3012 Introduction to Keyboards
Spring, Odd
Familiarization with the basic technical skills required for playing worship services from the organ, piano, or keyboard. Topics include standard organ registrational practices, hymn expansion for pianists, electronic keyboards as enhancement to worship, and purchase and maintenance of instruments.

Prerequisites & Notes:
four semesters of piano and junior standing.

Credits: 2
CHMU 3482 Children’s Music Ministry
Fall, Odd
Study and practice of current and traditional philosophies, methods and materials for use with preschool through sixth-grade church choirs.

Credits: 2
CHMU 3492 Youth and Adult Music Ministry
Spring, Even
Continuation of CHMU 3482. Emphasis on junior and senior high school and various adult church choral methods and materials.

Prerequisites & Notes:
CHMU 3482; MUSC 3412 is strongly recommended.

Credits: 2
CHMU 3703 Corporate Worship I
Fall, Even
Corporate Worship I combines the study of congregational song (hymnology), worship, worship leadership, and worship resources. The course includes the study of congregational music used in worship in North America, contemporary worship music used outside of North America, an historical study of the development of worship and congregational song, an historical/biblical study of worship, and global worship practices. In addition, the course will include field observations and student-planned worship events.

Prerequisites & Notes:
CHMU 2102.

Credits: 3
CHMU 3713 Corporate Worship II
Spring, Odd
Corporate worship II combines the study of congregational song (hymnology), worship, worship leadership, and worship resources, and is the companion course to Corporate Worship I. The course includes analysis of the literary, scriptural, and theological content of congregational songs, planning strategies for worship, worship leadership, a study of current worship trends in North America, and a survey of choral, vocal, instrumental, and technological resources for planning worship. In addition, the course will include student led worship events, field study, and a final research project.  

Prerequisites & Notes:
CHMU 3703.

Credits: 3
CHMU 4382 Church Music Administration
Spring, Even
Survey of the principles involved in organizing and implementing a full-graded music ministry, including budgeting, programming, and multiple staff relationships.

Credits: 2
CHMU 4501 Issues in Church Music
Spring
Reading and discussion related to current issues in church music. Designed to assist the student in relating church music philosophy to contemporary issues.

Credits: 1
CHMU 4582 Instrumental Music in the Church
Fall, Even
Designed to provide the church musician with practical knowledge of church instrumental music. Topics include history of church instrumental music, practical scoring, introduction to all orchestral instruments, rehearsal techniques, and building a church orchestra.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing, MUTC 2212 and MUTC 2232.

Credits: 2
CHMU 4732 Music Ministry Internship
January
A 4-week internship (160 hours) in an area church under the direct supervision of the minister of music. Periodic observations by the faculty.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission.

Credits: 2

Instrumental Music Courses
INMU 1011 Guitar Class and Techniques
Beginning instruction in guitar playing and teaching techniques for public school music teachers.

Credits: 1
INMU 1451 String Class and Techniques
Spring
Beginning instruction in string playing and teaching techniques for public school music teachers.

Credits: 1
INMU 1851 Woodwind Class and Techniques
Fall
Beginning instruction in woodwind playing and teaching techniques for public school music teachers.

Credits: 1
INMU 1971 Brass Class and Techniques
Fall
Beginning instruction in brass playing and teaching techniques for public school music teachers.

Credits: 1
INMU 2061 Percussion Class and Techniques
Spring
Beginning instruction in snare drumming, timpani and mallet instruments. Emphasis on skills that will be used by the public school music teacher and on learning snare drum technique at the beginning and intermediate level.

Credits: 1
INMU 2102 Musical Instrument Repair
Spring, Even
An introduction to the fundamentals of band and orchestra instrument repair. Students will have hands-on experience in basic as well as complete refurbishing of musical instruments. Concentration will be on wind instruments. Lab fee is required.

Credits: 2
INMU 3431 Instrumental Conducting Lab
On Demand
Practical conducting experience with instrumental ensembles in addition to coaching and lecture sessions dealing with baton techniques, score reading, and transpositions.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUSC 3412.

Credits: 1
INMU 4980 Senior Recital
Students must enroll during the semester of the senior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade is given by a committee of the faculty.

Credits: 0

Keyboard Music Courses
KYMU 1010 Piano Seminar
Performance class required each semester of all piano concentrations. Course graded on a pass/fail basis. 

Credits: 0
KYMU 1020 Organ Seminar
Performance class required each semester of all organ concentrations. Course graded on a pass/fail basis.

Credits: 0
KYMU 1041 Sight Reading Laboratory I
Fall
Laboratory instruction to include basic sight reading techniques and functional skills for piano performance, organ performance, piano pedagogy, and BMA piano majors.

Credits: 1
KYMU 1051 Sight Reading Laboratory II
Spring
Continuation of KYMU 1041.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KYMU 1041.

Credits: 1
KYMU 1091 Chamber Music I
Participation in the performance of art songs and other appropriate literature with singers, or participation in the performance of appropriate literature with instrumentalists.

Credits: 1
KYMU 1101 Chamber Music II
Participation in the performance of art songs and other appropriate literature with singers, or participation in the performance of appropriate literature with instrumentalists.

Credits: 1
KYMU 1121 Piano Accompaniment I
Fall
A study of the accompanist’s role in vocal literature. Repertoire includes Italian Art Songs, German Lieder, and French Melodies, operatic and oratorio arias. Emphasis on sight reading and interpretation.

Credits: 1
KYMU 1131 Piano Accompaniment II
Spring
Continuation of KYMU 1121.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KYMU 1121.

Credits: 1
KYMU 2091 Piano Ensemble
Fall/Even, Spring/Odd
Study and performance of piano duet and two-piano literature. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
KYMU 2101 Chamber Music III
Participation in the performance of art songs and other appropriate literature with singers, or participation in the performance of appropriate literature with instrumentalists.

Credits: 1
KYMU 2112 Organ Service Playing
On Demand
Practical study of organ repertoire for the church service, including the adaptation of anthem and oratorio accompaniments to the organ and registration techniques.

Credits: 2
KYMU 2121 Piano Accompaniment III
Spring, Odd
Study of the problems encountered in the accompaniment of choral literature, including the skills of open score reading, error detection, and techniques of rehearsal accompanying.

Credits: 1
KYMU 2131 Choral Conducting Lab Accompaniment
Spring, Odd
Practical experience accompanying choral anthem literature and choral excerpts from oratorio/larger works.

Credits: 1
KYMU 3101 Chamber Music IV
Participation in the performance of art songs and other appropriate literature with singers, or participation in the performance of appropriate literature with instrumentalists.

Credits: 1
KYMU 3113 Piano Literature I
Fall, Odd
A survey of the literature written for the piano and its predecessors from the Baroque period through the Classical period.

Credits: 3
KYMU 3123 Piano Literature II
Spring, Even
A survey of piano literature from the Romantic period to the present.

Credits: 3
KYMU 3503 Piano Pedagogy I
Fall, Even
Study and application of teaching methods for the beginning student. Consideration will be given to both group and private instruction. Observation of teaching and supervised teaching is required.

Credits: 3
KYMU 3513 Piano Pedagogy II
Spring, Odd
Continuation of Piano Pedagogy I. Observation of teaching and supervised teaching is required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KYMU 3503.

Credits: 3
KYMU 3989 Junior Recital
A student seeking the B.M. applied degree must be enrolled in KYMU 3989 the semester of the junior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade is given by a committee of the keyboard faculty.

Credits: 0 to 1
KYMU 4503 Piano Pedagogy III
On Demand
Continuation of Piano Pedagogy II with emphasis on intermediate-level Baroque and Classical repertoire. Supervised teaching is required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KYMU 3513.

Credits: 3
KYMU 4513 Piano Pedagogy IV
On Demand
Continuation of Piano Pedagaogy III with emphasis on intermediate-level Romantic and Contemporary repertoire. Supervised teaching is required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KYMU 4503.

Credits: 3
KYMU 4612 Organ Pedagogy I
On Demand
Analysis of various teaching methods; designed for the beginning organ student. Also special problems of organists and organ teachers, including substantial emphasis on supervised practice teaching. Techniques of hymn and service playing, including repertoire for use throughout the church year.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Concurrent enrollment in KYMU 3612.

Credits: 2
KYMU 4622 Organ Pedagogy II
On Demand
Continuation of Organ Pedagogy I. Study of advanced manual and pedal techniques, registration, memorization, articulation, phrasing, styles and ornamentation. The adaptation of oratorio and anthem accompaniments to the organ.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Concurrent enrollment in KYMU 3622.

Credits: 2
KYMU 4921 Recital Accompaniment
For the Bachelor of Music applied piano or organ major. Accompanying one full or two vocal/ instrumental half recitals.

Credits: 1
KYMU 4989 Senior Recital
Students must enroll during the semester of the senior recital performance. Students seeking the performance degree must enroll for one hour credit; all others enroll for zero credit. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital and the final grade given by a committee of the keyboard faculty.

Credits: 0 to 1

Music Education Courses
MUED 1000 Music Educators National Conference
A student chapter of a national professional organization, MENC is a required activity course for all B.M.E. majors. Meetings are held monthly with area music educators presenting programs of interest to the vocal and instrumental public school music teacher. Annual fee required.

Credits: 0
MUED 2012 Introduction to Music Education
Fall
An introduction to the history of music education, problems, issues, methodologies, requirements, and duties of the music teacher in today’s public schools. The course includes 12 observation hours of music teachers at various levels.

Credits: 2
MUED 3052 General Music Methods for Grades 6-12
Fall
Designed to prepare instrumental and vocal music education majors for teaching secondary non-performance classes in public schools. Emphasis is on teaching general music, music theory, music appreciation, and fine arts courses in grades 6-12.

Credits: 2
MUED 4011 Band Literature (EDUC 4011)
Fall
A survey of the scope and history of the literature of the wind band. Development of aural and analytical skills necessary to evaluate original band literature with regard to grade level and artistic merit will be stressed. The course requires at least five hours observation in the public school classroom. Additional Fee Required.

Credits: 1
MUED 4022 Marching Band Techniques (EDUC 4022)
Fall
A study of the techniques of organizing and administering the public school marching band to include show design, drill construction, and charting of half-time shows with music using a variety of marching styles. Course includes at least five hours observation of public school marching rehearsals.

Credits: 2
MUED 4033 Instrumental Methods and Procedures (EDUC 4033)
Spring
Designed to prepare students to successfully teach instrumental music in the public schools. Areas emphasized include: beginning band techniques, rehearsal procedures, effective selection of teaching materials, administration, and public relations. The course includes at least 25 hours of classroom/ rehearsal observation in the public schools.

Credits: 3
MUED 4053 Elementary Vocal Methods (EDUC 4053)
Spring
Designed to prepare students to teach vocal music at the elementary level in public schools. The course includes at least 12 hours of observation in elementary public school programs.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Teacher Education; junior standing; successful completion of MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, MUTC 1232, MUTC 1242, MUTC 2212, MUTC 2222, MUTC 2232, MUTC 2242, and MUSC 3412. Additional Fee Required.

Credits: 3
MUED 4063 Secondary Vocal Methods (EDUC 4063)
Spring
Designed to prepare students to teach vocal music at the secondary level in public schools. The course includes at least 13 hours of observation in secondary public school programs.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Teacher Education; junior standing; successful completion of MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, MUTC 1232, MUTC 1242, MUTC 2212, MUTC 2222, MUTC 2232, MUTC 2242, and MUSC 3412. Additional Fee Required.

Credits: 3
MUED 4081 Choral Literature for Music Education
Fall
Supportive course for 406 with emphasis on literature for high school chorus.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUED 4063. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1
MUED 4635 Student Teaching Music in the Elementary School (EDUC 4635)
Fall
Directed laboratory experiences in a student teaching practicum.

Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to teacher education and student teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in MUED 4081, MUED 4645, EDUC 4162 and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.

Credits: 5
MUED 4645 Student Teaching Music in the Secondary School (EDUC 4645)
Fall
Directed laboratory experiences in a student teaching practicum.

Prerequisites & Notes:
admission to teacher education and student teaching; senior standing; concurrent enrollment in MUED 4081, MUED 4635, EDUC 4162 and EDUC 4722. Additional fee required.

Credits: 5

Music Organizations Courses
MUOR 1019 Chapel Choir
Fall
Two meetings weekly.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1029 Symphonic Band
Four meetings weekly. Members selected by audition. Additional fee required.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1039 Bison Jazz Orchestra
Four meetings weekly. Members selected by audition.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1049 Bison Glee Club (men)
Three meetings weekly. Members selected by audition. Additional fee required.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1059 Bisonette Women's Glee Club
Three meetings weekly. Members selected by audition. Additional fee required.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1069 University Chorale
Two meetings weekly. Members selected by audition. Additional fee required.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1079 Brass Ensemble
Meetings arranged. Members selected by audition.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1089 Woodwind Ensemble
Meetings arranged. Members selected by audition.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1099 Laboratory Choir
Spring
Two meetings weekly.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1109 University Ringers
Four meetings weekly. Members selected by audition.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1110 Oratorio Chorus
On Demand
A chorus and orchestra comprised of all music majors assembled for the performance of major choral works. The rehearsal schedule will be published for each performance. Additional fee required.

Credits: 0
MUOR 1129 String Ensemble
Two meetings weekly. Members selected by audition.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1139 OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra
One meeting weekly. Members selected by audition.

Credits: 0 to 1
MUOR 1149 Collegium Musicum: Consort Rubrica
This ensemble is a chamber music experience focusing on cultivated and vernacular works composed prior to 1700.  Open to all students, regardless of major.  No audition required. 

Credits: 0-1
MUOR 1999 Topics in Music Organizations
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Music. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4

General Music Courses
MUSC 1000 Recital Attendance
Regular recitals are presented by faculty, guest artists, and selected students from the studios of applied music instructors. A specified number of these recitals are required of all music degree candidates for six semesters.

Credits: 0
MUSC 1701 Introduction to Music Study
Fall
An introduction to college music study, including time management, library and listening center orientation, music technology, representative compositions from each period of music history and world musics. Lab required. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1
MUSC 1999 Topics in Music
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Music. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4
MUSC 2402 Conducting for Non-Music Majors January Term,
A course designed to introduce the basics of conducting, including beat patterns, attacks, releases and gestures. May not be taken by students pursuing a major in music.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, MUTC 1232 and MUTC 1242, or permission of instructor.

Credits: 2
MUSC 2999 Independent Study in Music
Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4
MUSC 3202 History of Music and Art I: Non-Tonal Music
Fall
A study of the music of Western Civilization from Greek antiquity through c. 1600, including corresponding developments in non-western traditions. This course emphasizes stylistic and aural analysis of the music and considers parallel trends in the visual arts.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing or permission of instructor.

Credits: 2
MUSC 3213 History of Music and Art II: Music of the Common Practice Era
Spring
A study of the music of Western Civilization through the Common Practice Era (c.1600-1900) including corresponding developments in music of the Americas and non-western traditions. This course emphasizes stylistic and aural analysis of the music and considers parallel trends in the visual arts.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3
MUSC 3233 Twentieth-Century Music History and Theory
Spring
An historical and theoretical survey of the literature and processes of 20th-century music beginning with Impressionism. Analysis of musical examples and developments in the visual arts will be emphasized.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2222 and MUTC 2242.

Credits: 3
MUSC 3253 World Music Survey
January Term, On Demand; Spring, Odd
A survey of selected non-Western elite and traditional musical idioms.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Sophomore standing. Open to all majors.

Credits: 3
MUSC 3401 Conducting Seminar I
On Demand
The study of major choral works from historical and stylistic perspectives as it relates to performance practices. Topics to be discussed will include historical perspectives, compositional techniques as they relate to rehearsal procedures, instrumentation, ornamentation, traditional and representative interpretations, conducting techniques, original language and translations, rehearsal procedures.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission.

Credits: 1
MUSC 3412 Conducting I
Fall
A study of conducting techniques, including patterns, attacks, releases, and all expressive gestures with emphasis on choral conducting. Practical conducting experience included.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2212 and MUTC 2232.

Credits: 2
MUSC 3422 Conducting II
Spring
Continuation of MUSC 3412 with emphasis on instrumental conducting, baton technique, score reading and transpositions. Study of larger forms (symphony, oratorio, symphonic band). Practical conducting experience included.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUSC 3412.

Credits: 2
MUSC 3431 Choral Conducting Laboratory
Spring
A supervised practicum in choral conducting for Church Music and B.M.E. majors utilizing members of the Laboratory Choir in laboratory chorus experiences. Performance recital required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUSC 3412 and MUSC 3582.

Credits: 1
MUSC 3582 Choral Procedures
Fall
An examination and analysis of the prevailing choral philosophies, including conducting and rehearsal techniques and the investigation of the process through which blend, balance and tuning are attained in choral art.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2242.

Credits: 2
MUSC 4329 Advanced Topics in Music
On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Music. Not for independent study.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 1 to 4
MUSC 4401 Conducting Seminar II
On Demand
Continuation of MUSC 3401.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUSC 3401.

Credits: 1
MUSC 4959 Senior Capstone in Music
Spring
Synthesis course for music majors; course will focus on serving as a culminating experience for music majors; attention to needs of individual music degree emphases stressed.

Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing or permission of the Dean.

Credits: 0-1
MUSC 4999 Independent Study in Music
Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Music.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Music Theory Courses
MUTC 1203 Fundamentals of Music
Fall
Intensive study of the elements of music including rhythm, notation, scales, intervals, and triads with correlated sight singing, ear training, and keyboard. Required of those who fail to make a satisfactory score on the Theory Placement Test. Credit not applicable to a music degree. Must enroll in related lab,which will be graded pass/fail. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3
MUTC 1212 Theory I
Review of fundamentals, study of melody, harmonic structure, harmonic progression, beginning part-writing, vocal and instrumental ranges, and related analysis. Must enroll in related lab. Lab will be graded pass/fail. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1222 Theory II
Continued study of part-writing, melody and melodic relationships, diatonic seventh chords, and secondary function and beginning modulation with related analysis. Must enroll in related lab. Lab will be graded pass/fail.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1212. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1232 Sight Singing and Ear Training I
Development of reading skills through sight singing; development of hearing skills through dictation and error detection. Must be taken concurrently with Theory I.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1242 Sight Singing and Ear Training II
Continuation of Sight Singing and Ear Training I. Must be taken concurrently with Theory II.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1232.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1262 Introduction to Composition
Spring
Introduction to principles of composition. Original work modeled on analysis of representative small forms, traditional and contemporary styles. Emphasis placed on compositions for piano and solo voice/instrument with piano accompaniment.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1212 and MUTC 1232.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1412 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 1212 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1422 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 1222 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1432 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 1232 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1442 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 1242 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test.

Credits: 2
MUTC 1999 Topics in Music Theory
On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Music Theory. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4
MUTC 2012 Introduction to Music Synthesis
Spring
An introduction to synthesis techniques with emphasis on analog synthesis. The development of skills for the aural understanding of sound and its reconstruction at the synthesizer. Study of basic synthesizer modules and their applications in contemporary synthesis equipment. A general overview of MIDI and MIDI applications. Required weekly lab. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2212 Theory III
Continuation of Theory II. Advanced modulation, extended tertian harmonies, Neapolitan and augmented sixth harmonies, and chromatic harmony with related analysis. Must enroll in related lab. Lab will be graded pass/fail. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1212 and 1222.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2222 Theory IV: Musical Forms
Extensive study of small and large musical forms. Review of phrase structure and melodic construction. Analysis of variation, compound ternary, rondo, sonata rondo, and sonata allegro forms. Must enroll in lab which includes harmonization and improvisation experiences in common practice-era music. Lab will be graded pass/fail. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1212, MUTC 1222, and MUTC 2212.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2232 Sight Singing and Ear Training III
Continuation of Sight Singing and Ear Training II. Must be taken concurrently with Theory III.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1242.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2242 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV
Continuation of Sight Singing and Ear Training III. Must be taken concurrently with Theory IV.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2232.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2262 Private Composition I
Private instruction in composition based on abilities and needs of student. Applied music fee charged in addition to tuition.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 1262 or MUTC 226.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2279 Private Composition II
Private instruction in composition based on abilities and needs of student. Applied music fee charged in addition to tuition.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2262.

Credits: 38751
MUTC 2412 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 2212 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2422 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 2222 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2433 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 2232 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test.

Credits: 2
MUTC 2442 Honors Theory
These courses cover the same material as MUTC 2242 but are accelerated and enriched. Available after consideration of ACT or SAT scores and results of the Theory Placement Test.

Credits: 2
MUTC 3013 Advanced Synthesis Techniques
Spring, Odd
A continuation of synthesis techniques with emphasis on digital synthesis. Studies in realtime applications as well as recording and sequencing applications. Techniques of writing and orchestrating for the synthesizer. Each student will complete a music synthesis project. Required weekly lab.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2012. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3
MUTC 3209 Counterpoint
Fall
Survey of 18th-century counterpoint; analysis of inventions and fugues; exercises in two-voice writing. For three hours credit, students will write a two-voice invention and a three- or four-voice fugue.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2212 and MUTC 2222.

Credits: 2 to 3
MUTC 3233 Twentieth-Century Music History and Theory
Spring
An historical and theoretical survey of the literature and processes of 20th-century music beginning with Impressionism. Analysis of musical examples and developments in the visual arts will be emphasized.

Credits: 3
MUTC 3252 Choral Arranging
On Demand
Detailed instruction in revoicing and arranging for two-four voices. Review of part-writing, counterpoint, and harmonic embellishment, writing accompaniments, and planning and writing arrangements for SSA, TTBB, and SATB.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2212 and MUTC 2232.

Credits: 2
MUTC 3269 Private Composition III
Private instruction in composition based on abilities and needs of student. Applied music fee charged in addition to tuition.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2279.

Credits: 38751
MUTC 3279 Private Composition IV
Private instruction in composition based on abilities and needs of student. Applied music fee charged in addition to tuition.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 3269.

Credits: 38751
MUTC 3409 Orchestration
Spring
Introduction to the problems of scoring for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Study of transpositions, ranges, and sounds of each instrument commonly used in orchestration. Transcribing for similar and diverse groups. For three hours credit, emphasis will be placed on instrumental arranging, including projects for school band and school orchestra.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2212 and MUTC 2222.

Credits: 2 to 3
MUTC 4213 Contemporary Analysis
On Demand
Structural and stylistic analysis of 20th-century composers’ music. Emphasis is balanced between music of major composers of the early 20th-century and that of current composers.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2222 and MUTC 2242.

Credits: 3
MUTC 4223 Style Analysis
On Demand
Structural and stylistic analysis of Western music from the Middle Ages through the 19th century. Major composers and their music studied in detail.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 2242 and MUSC 3209.

Credits: 3
MUTC 4269 Private Composition V
Private instruction in composition based on abilities and needs of student. Applied music fee charged in addition to tuition.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 3279.

Credits: 38751
MUTC 4279 Private Composition VI
Private instruction in composition based on abilities and needs of student. Applied music fee charged in addition to tuition.

Prerequisites & Notes:
MUTC 4269.

Credits: 38751
MUTC 4981 Senior Recital
A student seeking the B.M. degree in theory and composition must present a recital of original compositions during the senior year. Evaluation is based on the execution of the recital and the quality of the music in the recital. The grade is given by a committee.

Credits: 1

Voice Courses
VCMU 1010 Voice Seminar
Performance class required of all Bachelor of Music Vocal Performance and Vocal Performance with Music Theatre concentration majors beginning in the sophomore year.

Credits: 0
VCMU 1501 Singing Skills
January
This course will involve development of vocal techniques and interpretive ability in singing through discussion, listening, and individual coaching. Study is designed to fit the different needs of the students. Credit may be counted as an elective for non-music majors. The music major or minor may count up to two hours credit taken in two J-terms toward the applied voice requirements. This course may be repeated as often as necessary. The applied class music fee will be charged.

Credits: 1
VCMU 1601 Voice Diction Laboratory I
Fall
A special course designed as an extension to the voice studio, meeting 1 hour per week.  This course is a practical lab experience to aid the student in singing Italian with an introduction to German.  The International Phonetic Alphabet will be used to assist the student in accurate pronunciation. 

Credits: 1
VCMU 1701 Voice: Diction Laboratory II
Spring
A special course designed as an extension of the voice studio. A practical laboratory experience to aid the student in singing Italian, German, and French texts.

Credits: 1
VCMU 2081 Foreign Language Diction
Spring
Designed for vocal performance majors. Study and practice of Italian, German, and French pronunciation.

Credits: 1
VCMU 3051 Musical Theatre Literature
Spring
A historical survey of solo literature and materials in the musical theatre repertoire.

Credits: 1
VCMU 3062 Vocal Pedagogy
Fall
Designed for students who plan to teach singing on a private and/or class basis. Integration of the dual emphasis, content and method; facilitation of the student’s formulation of ideas about content and method through participation in various projects and activities.

Credits: 2
VCMU 3101 Auditioning Seminar
Spring
Practical preparation for the professional performance auditioning process. Components to be studied include acting, music and choreography.

Credits: 1
VCMU 3139 Musical Theatre I
Fall
Rehearsal and performance of musical drama (opera, operetta, musical comedy) and study of selected scenes with listening and discussion of opera representing various periods. Students may enroll in the course more than one semester.

Credits: 0 to 2
VCMU 3141 Musical Theatre II: Technical
Spring
Study of set design and construction, lighting design, costume and make-up design with introduction to blocking techniques.

Credits: 1
VCMU 3231 Song Literature Seminar I
Spring, Even
A survey of the art song in English, Italian, French and German from the Baroque period to the 20th century.

Credits: 1
VCMU 3241 Song Literature Seminar II
Spring, Odd
Continuation of VCMU 3231 with emphasis on operatic literature.

Credits: 1
VCMU 3981 Junior Recital
A student seeking the B.M. applied degree must be enrolled in 398 during the semester of the junior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade is given by a committee of the voice faculty.

Credits: 1
VCMU 4001 Musical Theatre Coaching
Fall
Individual and group coaching of musical theatre literature and performance practices.

Credits: 1
VCMU 4989 Senior Recital
Students must enroll during the semester of the senior recital performance. Students seeking the performance degree must enroll for one hour credit. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade given by a committee of the voice faculty. All others enroll for zero credit.

Credits: 0 to 1