Major
Music
Performing Arts in Music
The Music program is part of the Humanities Division in the College of Arts & Sciences. Courses in the music curriculum are designed to develop a student’s appreciation for music, skills in performance, and musical literacy, research, and arts advocacy. The music course of study will include skills to prepare for entry-level careers or further graduate study. Students interested in the major should schedule an interview and audition with the Music Area Coordinator. Learning outcomes for the Performing Arts Major in Music are designed to develop the student’s ability to:
- The ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, texture.
- An understanding of and the ability to read and realize musical notation.
- An understanding of compositional processes, aesthetic properties of style, and the ways these shapes and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces.
- An acquaintance with a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources, for example, classical, jazz, popular, and world music forms.
- The ability to develop and defend musical judgments.
- Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the music concentration.
- Knowledge and skills sufficient to work as a leader and in collaboration on matters of musical interpretation. Rehearsal and conducting skills are required as appropriate to the music concentration.
Degrees
Courses
MUS-001: Chamber Singers
Credits 0The University of Pikeville Chamber Singers is a select ensemble drawn from the larger UPIKE Choral program by audition. This elite chamber choir focuses on developing choral artistry and a high level of musical fluency through mastery of a wide variety of repertoire-from the Renaissance through modern works-preparing young singers for future professional careers in singing and teaching. Repeatable 7 times.
MUS-002: Concert Choir
Credits 0The Concert Choir provides students with the opportunity to study choral literature varying from chamber settings to major choral works while allowing them to serve as ambassadors for the institution through various performance settings. This course can be repeated multiple times.
MUS-003: Concert Band
Credits 0The Concert Band provides students with the opportunity to study instrumental literature varying from chamber settings to major choral works while allowing them to serve as ambasadors for the institution through various performance settings. This course can be repeated multiple times.
MUS-006: Marching Band
Credits 0Marching Band is a performance-based class which focuses on the playing of instrumental music in conjunction with choreography. The ensemble will perform at home football games, community events, and concerts. The ensemble includes wind players and percussionists along with color guard. All students are required to attend band camp before the fall semester. This course can be repeated multiple times.
MUS-007: Bluegrass Ensemble
Credits 0This course is for members who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Bluegrass Ensemble. This ensemble is a bluegrass band format and will perform at UPIKE special events and other performances throughout the year. Instrumentation includes upright bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals, and other instruments as needed. Auditions are held during the first class meeting. Music is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities. This course can be repeated multiple times.
MUS-008: Modern Band
Credits 0This course is for students who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Rock/Popular Music ensemble. The ensemble is a modern band format and performs concerts, special events, and gigs in the community. Instrumentation can include bass guitar, guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals, and wind band instruments. Auditions are held during the first week each semester. Music is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities. This course can be repeated multiple times.
MUS-009: Jazz Band
Credits 0This ensemble is in the setting of a "big band" that will perform at UPIKE special events and other performances throughout the year. The UPIKE Jazz Band instrumentation includes: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, bass, piano, drumset, and other instruments as required or allowed. This ensemble only meets during the Spring semester. Auditions are held during Fall semester through contact with the director.
MUS-010: Pep Band
Credits 0This ensemble is in the setting of a "pep band" that will perform at UPIKE Basketball Games and other performances throughout the Spring semester. The UPIKE Pep Band instrumentation includes: piccolos, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, mellophones, trombones, euphoniums, sousaphones, and percussion. This ensemble only meets during the Springer semester. Students may only participate in Pep Band with participation in Marching Band the previous semester or from director of Admissions.
MUS-100: Concert Choir
Credits 1The Concert Choir provides students with the opportunity to study choral literature varying from chamber settings to major choral works while allowing them to serve as ambassadors for the institution through various performance settings. Participation requires audition with ensemble director. This course can be repeated seven times.
MUS-101: Chamber Singers
Credits 1The University of Pikeville Chamber Singers is a select ensemble drawn from the larger UPIKE Choral program by audition. This elite chamber choir focuses on developing choral artistry and a high level of musical fluency through mastery of a wide variety of repertoire-from the Renaissance through modern works-preparing young singers for future professional careers in singing and teaching. Repeatable 7 times.
MUS-102: Concert Band
Credits 1The Concert Band provides students with the opportunity to study instrumental literature varying from chamber settings to full symphonic band orchestration while allowing them to serve as ambassadors for the institution through various performance settings. Participation requires an audition with the ensemble director. This course can be repeated seven times.
MUS-104: Collaborative Piano
Credits 1Piano minors and piano students will learn principles of piano accompaniment through the study of piano ensemble literature, principles of sight reading, and accompany instrumental and vocal solo and/or ensembles within the department under the supervision of their applied instructor. Students will be placed based upon ability. This course can be repeated three times.
MUS-106: Marching Band
Credits 1Marching Band is a performance-based class which focuses on the playing of instrumental music in conjunction with choreography. The ensemble will perform at home football games, community events, and concerts. The ensemble includes wind players and percussionists along with color guard. All students are required to attend band camp before the fall semester. This course can be repeated seven times.
MUS-107: Bluegrass Ensemble
Credits 1This course is for members who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Bluegrass Ensemble. This ensemble is a bluegrass band format and will perform at UPIKE special events and other performances throughout the year. Instrumentation includes upright bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals, and other instruments as needed. Auditions are held during the first class meeting. Music is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities. This course can be repeated seven times.
MUS-108: Modern Band
Credits 1This course is for students who wish to perform in the University of Pikeville Rock/Popular Music ensemble. The ensemble is a modern band format and performs concerts, special events, and gigs in the community. Instrumentation can include bass guitar, guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals, and wind band instruments. Auditions are held during the first week each semester. Music is selected based on the instrumentation, make-up of the group, and performance opportunities. This course can be repeated multiple times.
MUS-109: Jazz Band
Credits 1This ensemble is in the setting of a "big band" that will perform at UPIKE special events and other performances throughout the year. The UPIKE Jazz Band instrumentation includes: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, bass, piano, drumset, and other instruments as required or allowed. This ensemble only meets during the Spring semester. Auditions are held during Fall semester through contact with the director.
MUS-110: Pep Band
Credits 1This ensemble is in the setting of a "pep band" that will perform at UPIKE Basketball Games and other performances throughout the Spring semester. The UPIKE Pep Band instrumentation includes: piccolos, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, mellophones, trombones, euphoniums, sousaphones, and percussion. This ensemble only meets during the Springer semester. Students may only participate in Pep Band with participation in Marching Band the previous semester or from director of Admissions.
MUS-115: Music Appreciation: Classical
Credits 3The course focuses on various idioms of Western European Art Music. Topics include: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern and Post Modern period music. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-116: Music Appreciation: Rock and Roll
Credits 3The course focuses on various idioms of Rock and Roll Music. Topics include: Birth of Rock and Roll, Motown, The British Invasion, Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Metal. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-117: Music Appreciation: American Music
Credits 3The course focuses on various idioms of American Music. Topics include: American Folk Music, American Indian Traditions, African American Traditions, Latino Traditions, Country Music, Popular Sacred and Secular Music, Ragtime/Jazz, Musical Theater, Classical. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-118: Music Appreciation: World Music
Credits 3The course focuses on various idioms of ethnic musics outside of the United States, including a survey of traditions and characteristics within specific social/cultural contexts. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-122: Music Theory and Ear Training I
Credits 3The course focuses on the fundamental areas of music theory; Musical Terminology (intervals, triads, scales); Notational Skills (rhythm, meters, clefs, pitches, key signatures, scales, intervals, chords); Basic Compositional Skills (simple four voice part writing); Musical Analysis (small scale harmonic procedures, melodic and rhythmic organization, texture); Aural Skills (sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation).
MUS-125: Music Theory and Ear Training II
Credits 3Emphasis on diatonic triads and seventh chords in inversion, non-chord tones, cadences, and continued work on part-writing in SATB style. Standard formal structures will be studied. Melodic and rhythmic concepts will also be emphasized, and representative aural skills, analysis projects and keyboard exercise will be included. Prerequisite: MUS 122.
MUS-131: Class Piano
Credits 1The course is designed to introduce basic keyboard skills. Areas covered: the keyboard, clef, notation (pitch and rhythmic) playing technique and beginning literature for the piano. Prerequisite: Piano placement interview.
MUS-141: Class Voice
Credits 1This course serves as introduction to techniques used in producing an effective and healthy vocal tone in a group setting. Ideal for students not pursuing a minor in music.
MUS-170: Private Piano Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-171: Private Voice Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-172: Private Flute Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-173: Private Oboe Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-174: Private Bassoon Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-175: Private Clarinet Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-176: Private Saxophone Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-177: Private Trumpet Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-178: Private Horn Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-179: Private Trombone Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-180: Private Euphonium Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-181: Private Tuba Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-182: Private Percussion Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-183: Private Guitar Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to be flexible, accommodating beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-210: Western Music Literature
Credits 3The course focuses on Western European Art music. Topics to be covered include: musical literature and the composers/performers from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Modern eras. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-222: Music Theory and Ear Training III
Credits 3The course will cover techniques of modulation and modal mixture. Chromatic harmony will be practiced and analyzed including tonicization, secondary chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, Augmented chords, and chromatic sequences. Two- and three-part forms will be used for analysis and composition. Melodic and rhythmic concepts will also be emphasized, and representative aural skills, analysis projects and keyboard exercises will be included. Prerequisite: MUS 125.
MUS-226: Music Theory and Ear Training IV
Credits 3Continuation of MUS 222 with the study of twentieth century compositional methods. Students will also study concepts and techniques of composing, adapting, and scoring music for small and large instrumental and vocal ensembles. Prerequisites: MUS 222.
MUS-260: Piano Pedagogy
Credits 2The course will focus on the teaching of musical skills to individual piano students. Students will develop competence in musical performance, knowledge of musical genres and repertoire for the piano, and gain experience in teaching and adapting their teaching method to students of different personalities, learning styles, and education level. Prerequisite: MUS 251.
MUS-261: Vocal Pedagogy
Credits 2The course will focus on the teaching of musical skills to individual instrumental students. Students will develop competence in musical performance, knowledge of musical genres and repertoire for their specific instrument, and gain experience in teaching and adapting their teaching method to students of different personalities, learning styles, and education level. Prerequisite: MUS 253.
MUS-262: Instrumental Pedagogy
Credits 2The course will focus on the teaching of musical skills to individual instrumental students. Students will develop competence in musical performance, knowledge of musical genres and repertoire for their specific instrument, and gain experience in teaching and adapting their teaching method to students of different personalities, learning styles, and education level.
MUS-270: Private Piano Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-271: Private Voice Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-272: Private Flute Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-273: Private Oboe Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-274: Private Bassoon Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-275: Private Clarinet Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-276: Private Saxophone Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-277: Private Trumpet Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-278: Private Horn Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-279: Private Trombone Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-280: Private Euphonium Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-281: Private Tuba Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-282: Private Percussion Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-283: Private Guitar Lessons
Credits 1This course offers individual instruction on the principal instrument/voice. Students will work one-on-one with faculty to develop technique, musicality, and repertoire knowledge. The course is designed to train students with a performing arts major. Literature studied, appropriately chosen for its technical, musical, and interpretive demands, will prepare students for end-of-semester performance requirements. Prerequisite: Declared Performing Arts Major or Permission of the Instructor. May be repeated for up to 10 cred hours. Fee $100.
MUS-304: Instrumental Methods I
Credits 2This course is designed for music education students who are working for P-12 Music Education certification. Students will be required to demonstrate a basic playing ability on strings and percussion instruments. In addition, the course will deal with the principles and specific problems in each instrument family, and students will be expected to demonstrate the basic concepts and procedures used in teaching instruments to beginners. Prerequisite: MUS 226
MUS-315: Music History: The Cultural Impact of Music
Credits 3The course is a survey on the topic 'As Goes Music, So Goes Culture'. Changes in music historically match closely to changes in society's world view. The course will examine how and why each generation finds the music of the last generation unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or WRI 118. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-316: Music History: Women in Music
Credits 3The course is a survey of the contributions of women in music and how the current issues that lie within the music society and industry can be traced back to societal standards and expectations dating over 400 years back. The female presence in music has a sparse history. This survey course will look at women in music from the renaissance, baroque, classical, and romantic to the modern periods. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or WRI 118. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-317: Music History: Popular Music
Credits 3This course is a survey of the history of popular music, which is conceived for mass distribution to large and socio-culturally heterogeneous groups of listeners. The course will look at the emergent popular music industry of the late 18th and 19th centuries, including Tin Pan Alley, Radio, Recording and Movie Industries, the study of musical trends, as well as historical and current artists. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or WRI 118. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
MUS-376: Music History: Research Project
Credits 1For the music history emphasis the Research Project will serve as final culmination of study. Must be approved by the faculty member serving as supervisor of the Research project.
MUS-390: Special Topics
Credits 3The topic may differ each time the course is offered and may be proposed by either the instructor or the student. Prerequisite: MUS 115, MUS 116, MUS 117, or MUS 118.
MUS-394: Music Research Techniques
Credits 3For the music history emphasis, this course will serve as an introduction to doing research in music. Prerequisite: MUS 315, MUS 316, or MUS 317.
MUS-404: Instrumental Methods II: Brass and Woodwinds
Credits 2This course is designed for music education students who are working for P12 Integrated Music Education certification. Students will be required to demonstrate a basic playing ability on woodwind and brass instruments. In addition, the course will deal with the principles and specific problems in each instrument family, and students will be expected to demonstrate the basic concepts and procedures used in teaching instruments to beginners. Prerequisite: MUS 226
MUS-405: Literature and Methodologies for Choral Music
Credits 3This course is designed for music education students who are working for P12 Music certification. This course will focus on vocal and choral literature at levels beginning to advanced high school. Along with literature, other topics such as rehearsal techniques, score study, recruitment, and choral conducting will be studied. Prerequisite: MUS 226.
MUS-406: Literature and Methodologies for Instrumental Music
Credits 3This course includes the study of wind band, beginning band, marching band, jazz band and chamber music literature. There will be an emphasis on rehearsal techniques, differentiation of instruction, adapting to the needs of culturally diverse and exceptional students, and implementation of technology to develop music skills. Prerequisite: MUS 226
MUS-407: Elementary Music Literature and Methodologies
Credits 3This course is designed for music education students who are working toward P-12 Music Education certification. This course will focus on elementary general music teaching. Music methodologies used in elementary and general music classrooms will also be studied. Methodologies include Kodaly, Orff Schulwerk, Dalcroze, Gordon, and others. Prerequisite: MUS 226
MUS-418: Basic Conducting
Credits 2Fundamentals in both instrumental and choral conducting will be practiced. Students will also learn beat patterns along with the study of terminology, problems of tempo, phrasing, rehearsal planning, ensemble administration, and articulation. Other topics will include score study, transpositions, ranges, and podium technique. Prerequisite: MUS 222.
MUS-499: Directed Individual Study in Music
Credits 1 3The course provides individual study based on the interests and needs of the student. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor, Division Chair, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
MUS-HIS: Music History
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MUS-LIT: Music Literature
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MUS-PED: Pedagogy
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MUS-PERF: Performance Ensembles
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MUS-PIANO: Piano
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MUS-PIANOS: Piano
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MUS-PRI1: Private Lessons
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MUS-PRI2: Private Lessons
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MUS-PRI3: Private Instruction
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MUS-PRI4: Private Instruction
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MUS-REC: Recital or Project
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MUS-REQ: Music Requirement
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