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    Jun 21, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Music Applied Private Lessons (Major)

  
  • MUAM 3527 - Guitar



    1–5 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for majors. Classical guitar.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment only by audition.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for majors are 2–4 credit hours per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAM 3528 - Harpsichord



    1–5 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for majors.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for majors are 2–4 credit hours per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.


Music Applied Private Lessons (Secondary)

  
  • MUAS 1501 - Piano



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1502 - Organ



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1503 - Voice



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1504 - Violin



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1505 - Viola



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1506 - Cello



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1507 - Double Bass



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1508 - Flute



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1509 - Oboe



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1511 - Clarinet



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1512 - Saxophone



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1513 - Bassoon



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1514 - French Horn



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1516 - Trumpet



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1517 - Trombone



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1518 - Euphonium



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1519 - Tuba



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1521 - Percussion



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1522 - Harp



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1524 - Vocal Coaching



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1526 - Jazz Guitar



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1527 - Guitar



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries. Classical guitar.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment only by audition.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1528 - Harpsichord



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1529 - Organ Service Playing



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 1531 - Keyboard Continuo Playing



    1–2 hours

    Lower-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3501 - Piano



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3502 - Organ



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3503 - Voice



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3504 - Violin



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3505 - Viola



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3506 - Cello



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3507 - Double Bass



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3508 - Flute



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3509 - Oboe



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3511 - Clarinet



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3512 - Saxophone



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3513 - Bassoon



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3514 - French Horn



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3516 - Trumpet



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3517 - Trombone



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3518 - Euphonium



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3519 - Tuba



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3521 - Percussion



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3522 - Harp



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3523 - Functional Piano



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3524 - Vocal Coaching



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3527 - Guitar



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries. Classical guitar.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment only by audition.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3528 - Harpsichord



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3529 - Organ Improvisation



    1–2 hours (0;0;0.5)

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries. Improvisation of binary, ternary, variation sets, scherzos. Themes drawn from choral and plainsong repertoire.

    Prerequisite(s): MUAG 4720  or consent of college.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAS 3531 - Keyboard Continuo Playing



    1–2 hours

    Upper-level applied music, private lessons. Variable credit for secondaries.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Curriculum requirements in Music Applied Private Lessons for secondaries are 1 credit hour per term/semester. Exceptions must have the consent of the dean of the College of Music. May be repeated for credit.


Music Composition

  
  
  
  • MUCP 2080 - Secondary Composition I



    1–2 hours (1;0)

    Writing small works in contemporary styles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 1190 . Consent of college.

    May be repeated for credit, contingent on a grade of B or better. Primarily for non-composition majors.

  
  • MUCP 2180 - Intermediate Composition I



    1–2 hours (1;0)

    Writing in small forms for simple media in contemporary styles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 1180  and MUCP 1190  (with grades of B or better); MUTH 1400 , MUTH 1410 , MUTH 1500  and MUTH 1510  (with a grade of B or better); acceptance at the concentration level on an instrument or voice.

    For composition majors only.

  
  • MUCP 2190 - Intermediate Composition II



    1–2 hours (1;0)

    Continuation of MUCP 2180 . Sophomore composition jury required at the end of the term/semester.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 2180  (with a grade of B or better); MUTH 2400  and MUTH 2410  (with a grade of B or better).

    For composition majors only.

  
  • MUCP 2900 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

  
  • MUCP 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience



    3 hours

    Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.

    May only be taken once for Honors College credit.

  
  • MUCP 3080 - Class Composition



    3 hours

    Beginning problems in composition; composition and study of contemporary styles and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MUTH 2500 , MUTH 2510 .

    For non-composition majors.

  
  
  • MUCP 3180 - Advanced Composition I



    2–3 hours (3;0)

    Continuation of MUCP 2190 . Extended works for larger combinations of instruments or voices.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 2190  (with a grade of B or better); MUTH 2500  and MUTH 2510  (with a grade of B or better); consent of college following sophomore composition jury.

    For composition majors only.

  
  • MUCP 3190 - Advanced Composition II



    2–3 hours (0;3)

    Continuation of MUCP 3180 .

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 3180  (with a grade of B or better).

    For composition majors only.

  
  • MUCP 4080 - Secondary Composition II



    2–3 hours (3;0)

    Writing small works in contemporary styles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 2080  or MUCP 3080 , or equivalent.

    For non-composition majors. May be repeated for credit, contingent on a grade of B or better.

  
  • MUCP 4180 - Advanced Composition III



    2–3 hours (0;3)

    Continuation of MUCP 3190 . Advanced projects for various media.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 3190  (with a grade of B or better).

    For composition majors only. May be repeated for credit, contingent on a grade of B or better.

  
  • MUCP 4195 - Senior Composition Recital Capstone



    3 hours (1;0;2)

    Continuation of MUCP 4180 . Production of senior composition recital.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 4180  (with a grade of B or better) and consent of college following the senior recital hearing. Successful completion of the Upper Division Exam (UDE).

    Individual instruction.

  
  • MUCP 4310 - Instrumentation



    3 hours

    Basic ranges, transpositions and terminology; transcriptions for instrumental combinations. Score study and rehearsal attendance required.

    Prerequisite(s): MUTH 2500 , MUTH 2510 . MUCP 2190  or MUCP 3080  (with a grade of B or better); or consent of college.

  
  • MUCP 4320 - Orchestration



    3 hours

    Historical survey of orchestrational practices, with emphasis on contemporary approaches. Creation of original works or transcriptions for orchestra. Score study and rehearsal attendance required.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 4310  (with a grade of B or better) and MUCP 2190 , or equivalent.

    Meets with MUCP 5320.

    Primarily for composition majors.

  
  • MUCP 4460 - Contemporary Music



    3 hours

    Study of recent music emphasizing experimental compositional techniques. Listening, score study and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): MUTH 2500 , MUTH 2510  and MUMH 3510 , or consent of college.

  
  • MUCP 4590 - Intermedia Performance Arts



    2 hours

    Introduction to intermedia performance through class performance, repertoire analysis, historical context and readings of critical texts. Production and performance of individual and group projects in the presentation of intermedia compositions, emphasizing computer music media and utilizing the resources of the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater. Open to undergraduate students in music and other related fields in the arts, humanities and sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

    Corequisite(s): MUEN 4595  

  
  • MUCP 4670 - Introduction to Electroacoustic Music



    3 hours (3;1)

    Study of the theory and practice of electroacoustic composition, including a survey of the literature, audio techniques and studio hardware/software use. Course projects on electroacoustic music applications, practical exercises and original composition.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of composition or consent of college.

  
  • MUCP 4680 - History and Technology of Electroacoustic Music



    3 hours (3;1)

    Study of synthesis and audio processing, both historically and in current practice. Course projects focus on electroacoustic music applications, practical exercises, and original compositions.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCP 4670  or equivalent.

    Meets with MUCP 5680.

    May be repeated for credit, contingent on a grade of B or better.

  
  • MUCP 4900 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Open to advanced undergraduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Project is chosen by the student and instructor and developed through conferences and approved activities under the direction of the instructor, who may require a final project.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

    May be offered when other required courses are unavailable. Not open to graduate students.

  
  • MUCP 4910 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Open to advanced undergraduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Project is chosen by the student and instructor and developed through conferences and approved activities under the direction of the instructor, who may require a final project.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

    May be offered when other required courses are unavailable. Not open to graduate students.

  
  • MUCP 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis



    3 hours

    Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.

    May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.


Music Education

  
  • MUED 1130 - Foundations in Music

    (MUSI 1304)

    1 hour (2;0)

    Development of musical concepts and skills in listening and performance through use of elementary school music program materials and activities.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

  
  • MUED 2310 - Musicianship for Teaching I



    2 hours (2;0)

    Overview of foundational principles in music education. Explores these principles in terms of the skills, characteristics and attributes of the musician teacher.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    A prerequisite for Musicianship for Teaching II and III.

  
  • MUED 2900 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

  
  • MUED 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience



    3 hours

    Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.

    May only be taken once for Honors College credit.

  
  • MUED 3100 - Musicianship for Teaching II



    3 hours (3;0)

    Comprehensive study of musical elements, structures, forms, genres and exemplary literature as related to basic principles of child development. Explores instruction of the child in terms of the skills, characteristics and attributes of the musician teacher.

    Prerequisite(s): MUED 2310  or consent of college.

  
  • MUED 3200 - Musicianship for Teaching III



    3 hours

    Teaching methods and responsibilities common to choral and instrumental instruction in secondary schools. Covers such aspects as psychology of young adults, recruitment procedures, rehearsal management, concert programming, performance preparation, fund raising and adjudicated events, as well as furthering the musical and instructional development of the musician teacher.

    Prerequisite(s): MUED 2310  and MUED 3100  or consent of college.

  
  • MUED 4103 - Advanced Techniques and Materials for Elementary General Music Instruction



    3 hours

    Techniques for instructional planning (K–6) utilizing aspects of various teaching approaches (Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze and eclectic). Principles of sequentially organized materials and activities for the young learner in general music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUED 2310  and MUED 3100 , or consent of college.

  
  • MUED 4109 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Music in Elementary Schools



    3 hours

    Rehearsal objectives, instructional techniques and materials specific to beginning band and orchestra; rehearsal management and organization; visual and aural diagnostic skills for teaching performance fundamentals; lab school field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): MUED 2310 , MUED 3100 , MUED 3200  and MUAG 3800 . As applicable: MUAG 1102 -MUAG 1202 , MUAG 1117 , MUAG 1121 -MUAG 1221  and MUAG 1125 -MUAG 1225  and MUAG 1224 , or consent of college.

  
  • MUED 4203 - Secondary Choral Methods



    3 hours

    Pedagogical practices that complement the secondary choral music classroom, (grades 6–12), middle school—high school.

    Prerequisite(s): MUED 2310 MUED 3200  and MUAG 3820  or consent of college. MUAG 3820  may be taken concurrently with MUED 4203.

  
  • MUED 4209 - Music Performance: Instrumental



    3 hours (3;0)

    Principles of music performance using the band and/or orchestra ensemble. Foundations of performance on band and/or stringed instruments, rescoring and arranging for band and/or orchestra, fundamentals of marching band, performance practices, and standard band and/or orchestra literature.

    Prerequisite(s): MUED 3200 . 7 credit hours from MUAG 1102 , MUAG 1117 , MUAG 1121 , MUAG 1125 , MUAG 1202 , MUAG 1221 , MUAG 1224  and MUAG 1225 .

  
  • MUED 4900 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Open to advanced undergraduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Project is chosen by the student and instructor and developed through conferences and approved activities under the direction of the instructor, who may require a final project.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

    May be offered when other required courses are unavailable. Not open to graduate students.

  
  • MUED 4910 - Special Problems



    1–3 hours

    Open to advanced undergraduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Project is chosen by the student and instructor and developed through conferences and approved activities under the direction of the instructor, who may require a final project.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

    May be offered when other required courses are unavailable. Not open to graduate students.

  
  • MUED 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis



    3 hours

    Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.

    May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.


Music Ensembles

  
  • MUEN 2602 - Brass Ensembles



    1 hour (0;3)

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 2605 - Chamber Wind Ensemble



    1 hour (0;3)

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Admission by audition only. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 2611 - Jazz Ensembles



    1 hour (0;2)

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 2621 - String Ensembles



    1 hour (0;2)

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 2624 - Vocal Ensembles



    1 hour (0;3)

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Admission by audition only. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 2625 - Wind Ensembles



    1 hour (0;2)

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 2626 - Mariachi Aguilas



    1 hour (0;2)

    Study of traditional and contemporary repertoire, focusing on the socio-cultural and stylistic aspects. Opportunities for performance on campus and in the local community.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 3040 - Opera Theatre



    1 hour (0;3)

    Practical operatic experience in performing portions of or complete operas; integration of music, acting and staging of an opera.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 4530 - Collegium Musicum



    1 hour (0;3)

    Performance of less well-known vocal and instrumental music from the period 1200 to 1800.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 4540 - Collegium Musicum



    1 hour (0;3)

    Performance of less well-known vocal and instrumental music from the period 1200 to 1800.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 4585 - Nova Ensemble



    1 hour (0;3)

    Performance of contemporary chamber works for mixed ensembles.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of college: audition required.

    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUEN 4595 - Intermedia Performance Arts



    1 hour (0;3)

    Performance component of MUCP 4590 , to be taken concurrently.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    May be repeated for credit.

 

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