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2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

All courses are offered yearly, upon sufficient demand, unless indicated otherwise. Those courses offered on an alternate-year basis have the next academic year of availability indicated by a date within parentheses immediately following the course description.

Courses may be offered in a variety of formats, including online.

Although the course generally will be offered on a regular basis, the university reserves the right to introduce or delete courses, depending on sufficient demand.

Those courses graded on a Pass/No Credit basis only are indicated by P/NC.

Institutional credit only (S/NC) does not give graduation credit but does count toward full loads.

The fourth digit in the course number indicates the number of semester credit hours.
 

Music
  

  • MUSC 125L Recital Hour

    0 credit
    Required of all music majors taking instrumental, piano, or vocal applied instruction. The recital hour will consist of weekly performances given by students with attention to correction of specific problems. Opportunities will also be given for students to assess performances in both combined and area-specific venues.
  

  • MUSC 151L Chamber Singers

    0 credit
    This ensemble is comprised of music majors and auditioned non-music majors who are enrolled in MUSC 1511 Concert Choir . Chamber Singers will perform literature primarily from the Renaissance and Baroque eras, emphasizing a cappella singing. Meets small vocal ensemble requirement. Prerequisite:  Current enrollment in MUSC 1511  and qualifying audition.
  

  • MUSC 1002 Fundamentals of Music

    2 credits
    An introduction to music reading including notes, keys, scales, intervals, rhythms, basic ear training, and keyboard skills. For students who want basic music theory and music majors who do not meet entering standards for MUSC 1034 . For further information, see the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual .
  

  • MUSC 1034 Musicianship I

    4 credits
    Review of fundamentals as listed in MUSC 1002  with additional studies in elementary part-writing, cadences, inversions, and simple melodic composition.  The aurals component will include an introduction to sight-singing through basic melodic and rhythmic dictation and solfege.  Computer programs are used to develop visual and aural skills.  Rhythmic acuity gained in the course is strengthened through computer exercises and other physical exercises. Prerequisite:  MUSC 1002 , passed Music Theory Placement Test, or appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory test score.
  

  • MUSC 1044 Musicianship II

    4 credits
    Continued development of skills begun in MUSC 1034  and study of secondary triads, dominant seventh chords, come harmonic progressions, and analysis of standard literature.  The aurals component continues foundational developmental of sight-singing through basic melodic and rhythmic dictation and solfege.  Computer programs are used to develop visual and aural skills.  Rhythmic acuity gained in the course is strengthened through computer exercises and other physical exercises. Prerequisite:  MUSC 1034  or passed challenge exam.
  

  • MUSC 1110 Freshman Piano I

    Variable credit
    Individualized approach to piano study. Emphasis placed on proper positioning of total playing mechanism, rhythmic order, correct voicing, tonal production, and good practice habits. Technical studies and representative literature, such as early Baroque works, sonatinas, and character pieces are studied. Prerequisite: Qualifying audition or passed jury.
  

  • MUSC 1120 Freshman Piano II

    Variable credit
    Individualized approach to piano study. Emphasis placed on proper positioning of total playing mechanism, rhythmic order, correct voicing, tonal production, and good practice habits. Technical studies and representative literature introduced in MUSC 1110  will be refined along with the introduction of subsequent material for study. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 1110 .
  

  • MUSC 1130 Freshman Organ I

    Variable credit
    Individualized approach to organ study with method books such as Gleason, Peeters, or Dickinson, and Bach, Eight Little Preludes and Fugues. An introduction to hymn study and registration. Prerequisite: Qualifying audition or passed jury.
  

  • MUSC 1140 Freshman Organ II

    Variable credit
    Continued study in method books such as Gleason, Peeters, Dickinson, and Bach, Eight Little Preludes and Fugues. An extension of previous hymn study and registration. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 1130 .
  

  • MUSC 1150 Freshman Voice I

    Variable credit
    Vocal technique, open tone, pure vowel production, Italian and English diction, artistic interpretation, and performance of English and Italian literature in seminar, student recital, and semester jury. Prerequisite: Qualifying audition or passed jury.
  

  • MUSC 1160 Freshman Voice II

    Variable credit
    Added technical studies in range extension, vocal flexibility and German literature.  Vocal technique, open tone, pure vowel production, Italian and English diction, artistic interpretation, and performance of English and Italian literature in seminar, student recital, and semester jury. Prerequisites: Passed jury for MUSC 1150 .
  

  • MUSC 1171 Class Voice Instruction

    Variable credit
    Structured for beginning-level non-vocal majors and ministerial students who want studies in basics of vocal production and singing. Instruction in small-class format has the same emphasis as MUSC 1630 and consists of one full hour of instruction per week.
  

  • MUSC 1221 Class Guitar

    1 credit
    Designed for beginning-level non-guitar majors who want to study the fundamental skills involved with guitar performance.
  

  • MUSC 1311 Chamber Strings

    1 credit
    A small string ensemble that rehearses and performs standard literature for its respective instrumentation. Does not meet large ensemble requirement for music majors. Music majors and non-majors may participate. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1321 Chamber Winds

    1 credit
    A small wind (brass and/or woodwind) ensemble that rehearses and performs standard literature for its respective instrumentation. Does not meet large ensemble requirement for music majors. Music majors and non-majors may participate. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1331 Chamber Percussion

    1 credit
    A small percussion ensemble that rehearses and performs standard literature for its respective instrumentation. Does not meet large ensemble requirement for music majors. Music majors and non-majors may participate. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1341 Chamber Vocal Ensemble

    1 credit
    A small vocal ensemble that rehearses and performs standard literature for its respective voicing. Does not meet large ensemble requirement for music majors. Music majors and non-majors may participate. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1411 Class Piano Level I

    1 credit
    A lab course in piano designed to provide elementary-level students with fundamental skills in note-reading, technical studies, and theoretical concepts.
  

  • MUSC 1421 Class Piano Level II

    1 credit
    A lab course in piano designed to provide elementary-level study begun in MUSC 1411 . Prerequisite: MUSC 1411  or qualifying audition.
  

  • MUSC 1431 Class Piano Level III

    1 credit
    A lab course in piano designed to provide intermediate-level students with fundamental skills in note-reading, technical studies, and theoretical concepts. Students are also prepared for the keyboard proficiency examination. Intermediate level literature and hymns are included. Prerequisite: MUSC 1421  or qualifying audition.
  

  • MUSC 1441 Class Piano Level IV

    1 credit
    A lab course in piano designed to resume study carried out in MUSC 1431.  Students are also prepared for the keyboard proficiency examination. Prerequisite: MUSC 1431  or qualifying audition.
  

  • MUSC 1451 Class Piano Level V

    1 credit
    A lab course in piano designed to resume study carried out in MUSC 1441.  Students continue to prepare for the keyboard proficiency examination. Appropriate levels of literature and hymns are also included. Prerequisite: MUSC 1441  or qualifying audition.
  

  • MUSC 1511 Concert Choir

    1 credit
    Selected from the entire student body by audition. The choir performs a variety of choral literature representing all musical periods. The choir represents the university through tours, concerts on campus, in churches, schools, and before civic and professional organizations. Generally, participants are expected to have prior choral experience and the ability to read music. This course will include opportunities for small ensemble experiences. Meets ensemble requirement for music majors. Prerequisite:  Qualifying audition. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1521 Wind Ensemble

    1 credit
    Open to students with band experience. The band will perform classic concert band literature, traditional, and contemporary hymn settings The band is a visible outreach of the university through performance on- and off-campus. Students will rehearse two times a week for an hour and a half, with extra sectional rehearsals scheduled as necessary.  Meets ensemble requirement for music majors. Prerequisite:  Qualifying audition. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1531 Jazz Ensemble

    1 credit
    Expands students’ musical repertoire through practical, real-world experience in the field of jazz and popular music. Emphasis on the commercial aspects of jazz performance, including improvisation, combo work and basic arranging/adaptation skills necessary in the secondary-school classroom or on the professional stage. Open to all students upon an informal audition or recommendation of the instrumental director. Prerequisite:  Qualifying audition. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1541 Orchestra

    1 credit
    Open to students who have had experience in playing an orchestral instrument.  This ensemble will perform string ensemble or orchestral literature, rehearsing one time per week with extra sectional rehearsals scheduled as necessary.  Meets ensemble requirement for music majors. Prerequisite: qualifying audition. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1610 Freshman Woodwinds I

    Variable credit
    Emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Scales, technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Qualifying audition.
  

  • MUSC 1620 Freshman Woodwinds II

    Variable credit
    A sequel to MUSC 1610  where there is further emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Additional scales, technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 1610 .
  

  • MUSC 1630 Non-Major Applied Voice

    Variable credit
    Designed for the student whose level of vocal ability does not meet entering standards for MUSC 1150  but whose potential merits a private lesson. No performance on recitals or jury unless requested by instructor. Basics of vocal technique and diction are studied in elementary literature.  This level may not count toward graduation for the voice major. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1640 Non-Major Applied Piano

    Variable credit
    Private piano studies designed for music majors wishing to receive piano proficiency level and for non-music majors whose level of ability does not permit them to enter MUSC 1110  but whose potential merits a private lesson. No required performance on a recital or jury unless requested by instructor. These levels may not count toward graduation for the piano major. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1650 Non-Major Applied Organ

    Variable credit
    Private study for music or non-music majors whose level of ability does not permit them to enter MUSC 1130  . Students are not required to perform on recital or take an examination in the applied area. Credits are not applicable toward graduation for the organ major. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1660 Non-Major Applied Woodwinds

    Variable credit
    Private study for music or non-music majors whose level of ability does not permit them to enter MUSC 1610 . No performance on recitals or jury unless requested by instructor. This level may not count toward graduation for the woodwinds major. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1670 Non-Major Applied Brass

    Variable credit
    Private study for music or non-music majors whose level of ability does not permit them to enter MUSC 1710 . No performance on recitals or jury unless requested by instructor. This level may not count toward graduation for the brass major. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1680 Non-Major Applied Percussion

    Variable credit
    Private study for music or non-music majors whose level of ability does not permit them to enter MUSC 1810 .  No performance on recitals or jury unless requested by instructor. This level may not count toward graduation for the percussion major. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1690 Non-Major Applied Strings

    Variable credit
    Private study for music or non-music majors whose level of ability does not permit them to enter MUSC 1910 . No performance on recitals or jury unless requested by instructor. This level may not count toward graduation for the strings major. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 1710 Freshman Brass I

    Variable credit
    Emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Scales, technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Qualifying audition or passed jury.
  

  • MUSC 1720 Freshman Brass II

    Variable credit
    Emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Scales, more advanced technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 1710 .
  

  • MUSC 1810 Freshman Percussion I

    Variable credit
    Emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Scales, technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Qualified audition or passed jury.
  

  • MUSC 1820 Freshman Percussion II

    Variable credit
    Emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Scales, more advanced technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 1810 .
  

  • MUSC 1910 Freshman Strings I

    Variable credit
    Emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Scales and/or rudiments, technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Qualifying audition or passed jury.
  

  • MUSC 1920 Freshman Strings II

    Variable credit
    Emphasis on proper fundamentals of performance. Scales and/or rudiments, more advanced technical studies and representative literature are studied. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 1910 .
  

  • MUSC 2000 Studies in Music

    Variable credit
    Any topic in music meeting the approval of the Division Chair and the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 2034 Musicianship III

    4 credits
    An introduction to chromatic harmony using modulations, secondary dominants, secondary leading tones, uncommon chord progressions, and borrowed chords.  Practical application through part-writing and analysis.  The aurals portion will be a continuation of MUSC 1044  with emphasis on more complex melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic materials in dictation, including modulations, mixed meters, and regular and irregular rhythmic subdivisions.  Computer programs are used to further develop visual and aural skills. Prerequisite:  MUSC 1044  or transfer equivalent.
  

  • MUSC 2044 Musicianship IV

    4 credits
    A continuation of MUSC 2034 .  Advanced chromatic harmony including augmented and Neapolitan sixth chords and superstructure chords.  Contined development of part-writing skills.  Advanced analytical work dealing atonal and contemporary literature.  The aurals portion will emphasize advanced-level melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic materials in dictation from classical and commercial music.  Listening skills are combined to piece together comprehensive lead sheets of commercial music.  Computer programs are used to further develop visual and aural skills. Prerequisite:  MUSC 2034  
  

  • MUSC 2073 History of Western Music I

    3 credits
    This is the first in a comprehensive music history sequence. The course begins with an overview of music from ancient times to contemporary. It then covers, in depth, the history and stylistic characteristics of representative music literature, composers, and performers from the period of Ancient Greece through the Renaissance Period. The student will explore musical Master Works through listening, analysis, and discussion. There will be an ancillary focus on research writing for music with a project in process writing.  Permission of the instructor. Note:  Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.
  

  • MUSC 2110 Sophomore Piano I

    Variable credit
    Continuation of holistic approach to piano playing and technical studies in scales and arpeggios. Literature such as Bach two- and three-part inventions, classical sonatas, and Romantic character pieces are studied. Prerequisite: passed jury for MUSC 1120 .
  

  • MUSC 2120 Sophomore Piano II

    Variable credit
    Studies resume on the holistic approach to piano playing and technical studies in scales and arpeggios. Further study takes place in literature such as Bach two- and three-part inventions, classical sonatas, and Romantic character pieces. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2110 .
  

  • MUSC 2130 Sophomore Organ I

    Variable credit
    Continuation of MUSC 1130  and MUSC 1140 . Beginning chorale preludes from the liturgical year. Moderately difficult movements from organ sonatas of Mendelssohn and Guilmant. Suitable literature from all periods. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 1140 .
  

  • MUSC 2140 Sophomore Organ II

    Variable credit
    Continuation of MUSC 2130 . Additional chorale preludes from the liturgical year are studied. Studies resume with organ sonatas of Mendelssohn and Guilmant. Suitable literature from all periods. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2130 .
  

  • MUSC 2150 Sophomore Voice I

    Variable credit
    Continuation of studies begun in MUSC 1150  and MUSC 1160 .  Introduction to arias from church music literature. Prerequisite:  Passed jury for MUSC 1160 .
  

  • MUSC 2160 Sophomore Voice II

    Variable credit
    Emphasizes study of art songs, intermediate opera and church cantata literature. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2150 .
  

  • MUSC 2211 String Methods

    1 credit
    An introduction to the instruments of the string family. Instruction given in playing as well as methods of teaching these instruments. (Offered fall of even years.) Prerequisite: MUSC 1044  
  

  • MUSC 2241 Woodwinds Methods

    1 credit
    An introduction to the woodwind instruments. Instruction is given in playing as well as methods of teaching these instruments. (Offered fall of odd years.) Prerequisite: MUSC 1044  
  

  • MUSC 2251 Brass Methods

    1 credit
    An introduction to the instruments of the brass family. Instruction is given in playing as well as the methods of teaching these instruments. (Offered spring of odd years.) Prerequisite: MUSC 1044  
  

  • MUSC 2261 Percussion Methods

    1 credit
    An introduction to the instruments of the percussion family. Instruction is given in playing as well as the methods of teaching these instruments. (Offered spring of odd years.) Prerequisite: MUSC 1044  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • MUSC 2930 Independent Study

    Variable credit (1-12 hours)
    Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 3022 Tonal Counterpoint

    2 credits
    The polyphonic style of the 18th century. Each student will compose works to represent the style of 18th-century counterpoint. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: MUSC 2044  
  

  • MUSC 3032 Form and Analysis

    2 credits
    Major forms from binary and ternary to sonata allegro, rondo, and baroque suites in music literature. Emphasis on identification of forms, composers, and stylistic traits from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Prerequisite: MUSC 2044  
  

  • MUSC 3052 Basic Conducting

    2 credits
    Includes practical experience in basic conducting patterns, cuing of entrances and exits, tempi and dynamics, and score-reading of basic choral repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 2044  
  

  • MUSC 3062 Advanced Conducting

    2 credits
    A continuation of MUSC 3052 , using conducting techniques in both lab experience and various ensembles. Includes program planning for middle school through college level, rehearsal techniques, and score-reading of choral and instrumental music. Prerequisite: MUSC 3052  or transfer equivalent.
  

  • MUSC 3083 History of Western Music II

    3 credits
    This is the second in a comprehensive music history sequence. The course covers, in depth, the history and stylistic characteristics of representative music literature, composers, and performers from the Baroque Period through Beethoven. The student will explore musical Master Works through listening, analysis, and discussion with some attention to relevant non-Western cultural influences. There will be a culminating writing project. Prerequisites: MUSC 2044  and MUSC 2073  , or transfer equivalent. Note:  Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.
  

  • MUSC 3093 Hymnology

    3 credits
    Survey of hymnody from medieval era to contemporary composition including exploration of poetic sources, musical techniques, historical development of the hymn as a literary and musical form, and use of the hymn in worship. Recommended for all who plan to work in the church. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  

  • MUSC 3110 Junior Piano I

    Variable credit
    Continuation of studies begun in MUSC 1110  and MUSC 2110 .  Mature works by major composers of each style period, advanced technical and practice procedures are studied. A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2110 .
  

  • MUSC 3120 Junior Piano II

    Variable credit
    Studies resume from MUSC 3110 . Mature works by major composers of each style period, advanced technical and practice procedures are studied. A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3110 .
  

  • MUSC 3130 Junior Organ I

    Variable credit
    Advanced technique and problems of registration. Larger forms from the Baroque period. Modulations and transpositions. Brahms chorale preludes, sonatas, and pieces from Widor, Guilmant, Franck, Mendelssohn, and Martin. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2140 .
  

  • MUSC 3140 Junior Organ II

    Variable credit
    A continuation of studies in advanced technique and problems of registration. Additional larger forms from the Baroque period will be considered.  Subsequent practice with modulations and transpositions. Brahms chorale preludes, sonatas, and pieces from composers such as Widor, Guilmant, Franck, Mendelssohn, and Martin. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3130 .
  

  • MUSC 3150 Junior Voice I

    Variable credit
    Studies for flexibility, velocity, and range extension through more advanced repertoire from various periods in all four major languages. Selection of senior-recital material is begun. A junior recital may be requested of those with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2160 .
  

  • MUSC 3160 Junior Voice II

    Variable credit
    Studies for flexibility, velocity, and range extension through more advanced repertoire from various periods in all four major languages are ongoing from MUSC 3150 . Selection of senior-recital material continues.  A junior recital may be requested of those with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3150 .
  

  • MUSC 3303 Philosophical Foundations for the Musician

    3 credits
    An introduction to the field of philosophy, its people, terms, and ideas, with application to various areas of musical endeavor emphasizing a Christian worldview. Prerequisite:  Sophomore standing.
  

  • MUSC 3413 Worship Music in Today’s Church

    3 credits
    Provides for a study of contemporary worship music and its application in a worship service. This course will present a historical overview of this area followed by an examination of topics such as current trends, planning guidelines, effective resources, contemporary music theory, arranging for a worship team, and working with a praise band. Prerequisite:  Sophomore standing.
  

  • MUSC 3610 Junior Woodwinds I

    Variable credit
    Advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2620 .
  

  • MUSC 3620 Junior Woodwinds II

    Variable credit
    Subsequent work with advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3610 .
  

  • MUSC 3710 Junior Brass I

    Variable credit
    Advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2720 .
  

  • MUSC 3720 Junior Brass II

    Variable credit
    Subsequent work with advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3710 .
  

  • MUSC 3810 Junior Percussion I

    Variable credit
    Advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2820 .
  

  • MUSC 3820 Junior Percussion II

    Variable credit
    Advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3810 .
  

  • MUSC 3910 Junior Strings I

    Variable credit
    Advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 2920 .
  

  • MUSC 3920 Junior Strings II

    Variable credit
    Subsequent work with advanced technical studies and solos as suggested in the Music Department Handbook and Policy Manual . A 30-minute junior recital may be requested of a student with outstanding performance ability. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3910 .
  

  • MUSC 4000 Studies in Music

    Variable credit
    Any topic in music meeting the approval of the Division Chair and the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 4016 Church Music Practicum

    6 credits
    A structured in-service program for the senior church music major in a local church under the direction of an academic and field supervisor, combining class preparation with practical experience. Prerequisite: MUSC 3052 .
  

  • MUSC 4023 Church Music History

    3 credits
    A survey of vocal and instrumental music used in worship by the Christian Church from the third century to the present. Prerequisite: MUSC 2034 .
  

  • MUSC 4052 Arranging

    2 credits
    Students will learn how to use accompaniments, chord substitutions, style varieties, ensemble varieties, and performer skill level to create new and functional arrangements for a variety of ensembles including, but not limited to, strings, brass, woodwind and percussion ensembles, mixed instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, rhythm sections and solo keyboard as well as soloists with accompaniment. Students will learn and develop arranging skills that will be necessary to supplement published music for individual ensembles through extensive analytical, aural, and written exercises. Prerequisite: MUSC 4062 .
  

  • MUSC 4062 Orchestration

    2 credits
    Students will learn and develop orchestrating skills that will be necessary to supplement published music for individual ensembles through extensive analytical, aural, and written exercises. Prerequisite:  MUSC 2044
  

  • MUSC 4093 History of Western Music III

    3 credits
    This is the third in a comprehensive music history sequence. The course covers, in depth, the history and stylistic characteristics of representative music literature, composers, and performers from the Romantic Period through the Twentieth Century. The student will explore musical Master Works through listening, analysis, and discussion with some attention to relevant non-Western cultural influences. There will be a major, culminating writing project as well as an oral presentation on a non-western music topic. Prerequisites: MUSC 2044  and MUSC 3083 , or transfer equivalent. Note:  Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.
  

  • MUSC 4110 Senior Piano I

    Variable credit
    A synthesis of concepts studied in MUSC 1110  and MUSC 3120 . Musical maturity, mastery of various stylistic periods, fluency of proper playing mechanism, and holistic approach to piano performance are demonstrated in preparation for a memorized senior recital. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3120 .
  

  • MUSC 4120 Senior Piano II

    Variable credit
    A continuing synthesis of concepts studied in MUSC 1110  and MUSC 3120 . Musical maturity, mastery of various stylistic periods, fluency of proper playing mechanism, and holistic approach to piano performance are demonstrated in the presentation of a memorized senior recital that serves as an exit exam. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 4110 .
  

  • MUSC 4130 Senior Organ I

    Variable credit
    Preparation of graduation recital. Advanced preludes, fugues, fantasias, and toccatas of Bach. A study of representative composers of the early Baroque. Practical experience in service playing. Concentrated preparation for the senior recital takes place. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3140 .
  

  • MUSC 4140 Senior Organ II

    Variable credit
    Further preparation for the senior recital. A continuation of studies with advanced preludes, fugues, fantasias, and toccatas of Bach. A study of representative composers of the early Baroque. Practical experience in service playing. A senior recital is the exit exam. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 4130 .
  

  • MUSC 4150 Senior Voice I

    Variable credit
    Synthesis of MUSC 1150  and MUSC 3160  in study of larger works: a song cycle and arias from church cantatas and opera literature. Prerequisite:  Passed jury for MUSC 3160 .
  

  • MUSC 4160 Senior Voice II

    Variable credit
    Synthesis of MUSC 1150  and MUSC 3160  in study of larger works: a song cycle and arias from church cantatas and opera literature are carried forward from MUSC 4150 . Comprehensive understanding of vocal production and performance is demonstrated in the presentation of a memorized senior recital that serves as an exit exam. Prerequisite:  Passed jury for MUSC 4150 .
  

  • MUSC 4352 Vocal Pedagogy

    2 credits
    This is a foundational course in the study of vocal pedagogy as it pertains to studio and classroom teaching. It includes a study of physiology and acoustics as they apply to singing. Prerequisite: Junior voice standing.
  

  • MUSC 4412 Elementary Music Methods

    2 credits
    A practical course designed to give the music major instructional skills needed to successfully teach music to elementary school students. Strategies that are unique to the Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze methods of instruction will be introduced. The course will also integrate examples of the folk songs and instrumental music that are indigenous to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Pre-clinical experiences including observation and teaching in elementary music classrooms will be included. (Fall) Prerequisite: MUSC 2044 
 

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