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| MUS101 |
Music Fundamentals |
2 credits |
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This course provides training in basic musical skills including concepts
of pitch, rhythm and time signatures, scales and key signatures,
intervals, triads and seventh chords and rules for part writing. It also
provides an introduction to aural skills and to understanding Christian
approaches to music and music-making. Does not count toward a music major
or minor. (2 credits)
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| MUS101L |
Music Fundamentals Lab |
0 credit |
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| MUS111 |
Music Theory I |
2 credits |
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These courses teach the fundamentals necessary for performing,
composing/arranging, teaching, directing, writing about and
recording/producing music. Related topics such as music history,
performance practice and music technology are also explored and an
in-depth study is made of the Christian perspective on music and
music-making. Prerequisite for 111: Music 101 or passing score on
diagnostic placement exam. (2 credits)
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| MUS111L |
Music Theory I Lab |
0 credit |
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| MUS112 |
Music Theory II |
4 credits |
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These courses teach the fundamentals necessary for performing,
composing/arranging, teaching, directing, writing about and
recording/producing music. Related topics such as music history,
performance practice and music technology are also explored and an
in-depth study is made of the Christian perspective on music and
music-making. Prerequisite for 112: MUS 111 or passing score
on diagnostic placement exam. (4 credits)
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| MUS112L |
Music Theory II Lab |
0 credit |
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| MUS113 |
Exploring Music |
3 credits |
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(general education option under fine arts) The student will survey the
role of both music and musician in relation to the intellectual,
religious and social conditions of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic and Contemporary periods. Through listening and by examination
of the elements and forms of music, the student will study the nature of
the creative process in the context of a Christian perspective. (3 credits)
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| MUS115 |
Music of the Church |
3 credits |
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(general education option under fine arts) This course will survey
Judeo-Christian music of the Church, from its Biblical roots to the
present day. Students will be introduced to the development of hymnody,
liturgy, music and worship movements and will compare historical models
with current worship situations. Recommended for all students entering
church-related work, including pre-seminary and Christian education. (3
credits)
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| MUS116 |
Jazz Exploration and Understanding |
3 credits |
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(general education option under fine arts) This course will explore the
development, history and music of jazz from its roots to today. Students
will learn how culture has affected its development and how it has
impacted and changed culture. Students will look closely at the music and
those who have been leaders in its development. This multimedia course
will focus on an aural and a historical understanding of the nature of
the creative process in jazz within the context of a Christian
perspective. (3 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| MUS130 |
Piano Class (Beginners I) |
1 credit |
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These classes are designed for students with limited experience in piano.
Beginning class is for the student with no piano background or very
little prior instruction. Intermediate class is for the student who reads
melodic lines and has some previous keyboard experience. Advanced class
is for the student who has had a few years of keyboard instruction and
wishes to broaden repertoire. Placement in appropriate level is by
permission of instructor. (1 credit)
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| MUS131 |
Piano Class (Beginners II) |
1 credit |
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These classes are designed for students with limited experience in piano.
Beginning class is for the student with no piano background or very
little prior instruction. Intermediate class is for the student who reads
melodic lines and has some previous keyboard experience. Advanced class
is for the student who has had a few years of keyboard instruction and
wishes to broaden repertoire. Placement in appropriate level is by
permission of instructor. (1 credit)
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| MUS132 |
Piano Class (Intermediate I) |
1 credit |
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These classes are designed for students with limited experience in piano.
Beginning class is for the student with no piano background or very
little prior instruction. Intermediate class is for the student who reads
melodic lines and has some previous keyboard experience. Advanced class
is for the student who has had a few years of keyboard instruction and
wishes to broaden repertoire. Placement in appropriate level is by
permission of instructor. (1 credit)
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| MUS133 |
Piano Class (Intermediate II) |
1 credit |
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These classes are designed for students with limited experience in piano.
Beginning class is for the student with no piano background or very
little prior instruction. Intermediate class is for the student who reads
melodic lines and has some previous keyboard experience. Advanced class
is for the student who has had a few years of keyboard instruction and
wishes to broaden repertoire. Placement in appropriate level is by
permission of instructor. May be repeated. (1 credit)
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| MUS164 |
Heritage Singers |
0.25 credit |
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| MUS168 |
Percussion Ensemble |
0.25 credit |
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| MUS170 |
A cappella Choir |
0.5 credit |
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| MUS175 |
Women's Choir |
0.25 credit |
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| MUS176 |
Symphonette |
0.25 credit |
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| MUS177 |
Jazz Band |
0.25 credit |
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| MUS179 |
Percussion Class |
1 credit |
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These classes are designed for non-majors and for majors who desire class
instruction in areas of secondary emphasis. The classes deal with
ensemble literature, technical development, and sightreading. These
classes may be repeated. (1 credit; non-yearly, consult department)
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| MUS180 |
Symphonic Band |
0.5 credit |
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| MUS181 |
Voice Class |
1 credit |
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This class is designed for the beginning singer and addresses the
processes and mechanics of singing such as posture, breathing, tone
production, and diction. A rudimentary knowledge of note reading is
expected. This class may be repeated and must be taken prior to private
voice instruction. (1 credit)
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| MUS189 |
Brass Class |
1 credit |
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These classes are designed for non-majors and for majors who desire class
instruction in areas of secondary emphasis. The classes deal with
ensemble literature, technical development, and sightreading. These
classes may be repeated. (1 credit; non-yearly, consult department)
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| MUS191 |
Guitar Class |
1 credit |
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This course is designed for students pursuing music education, elementary
education, or church music, as well as beginning guitar students.
Students learn how to play the guitar as an accompaniment to singing.
Special emphasis is placed on the effective use of the guitar in the
elementary classroom and in the church. No previous musical background is
required. (1 credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS199 |
Woodwind Class |
1 credit |
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These classes are designed for non-majors and for majors who desire class
instruction in areas of secondary emphasis. The classes deal with
ensemble literature, technical development, and sightreading. May be
repeated. (1 credit; non-yearly, consult department)
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| MUS211 |
Music Theory III |
4 credits |
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These courses teach the fundamentals necessary for performing,
composing/arranging, teaching, directing, writing about and
recording/producing music. Related topics such as music history,
performance practice and music technology are also explored and an
in-depth study is made of the Christian perspective on music and
music-making.(4 credits)
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| MUS211L |
Music Theory III Lab |
0 credit |
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| MUS212 |
Music Theory IV |
4 credits |
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These courses teach the fundamentals necessary for performing,
composing/arranging, teaching, directing, writing about and
recording/producing music. Related topics such as music history,
performance practice and music technology are also explored and an
in-depth study is made of the Christian perspective on music and
music-making. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS212L |
Music Theory IV Lab |
0 credit |
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| MUS214 |
Piano Pedagogy and Literature |
2 credits |
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This course is designed to prepare students for studio teaching by
introducing the fundamental principles of private teaching, knowledge of
methods, and materials suitable for pre-school and elementary school
level students as well as to provide a broad understanding and
perspective on piano teaching through teaching beginnning students and
observing professional teaching.(2 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| MUS215 |
Survey of Instrumental Literature |
1 credit |
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This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the
core and standard repertoire for bands and orchestras from a variety of
levels. Emphasis will be music suitable for educational settings. In
addition, literature for collegiate ensembles will be presented. This
course is designed to provide the student with the resources necessary to
program band or orchestra literature in a school setting. Prerequisite:
Music 112. (1 credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS216 |
Survey of Piano Literature |
1 credit |
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| MUS217 |
Vocal Pedagogy |
2 credits |
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This course deals with the vocal processes, including the anatomy and
physiology of the vocal tract. Included in this course is a survey of
pedagogical approaches and vocal literature appropriate for the beginning
student. Prerequisite: Music 261 or permission of instructor. (2 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS218 |
Vocal Diction |
2 credits |
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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the singer's
pronunciation of English, French, German, Italian and Latin, using the
standard International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: Applied Voice or
permission of instructor. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS219 |
Survey of Choral Literature |
1 credit |
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This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the
core and standard repertoire for choral ensembles from a variety of
levels. Primary emphasis will be music for educational settings. In
addition, literature for advanced and collegiate ensembles will be
presented. This course is designed to provide the student with the
resources necessary to program choral literature in a school setting.
Prerequisite: Music 112 or permission of instructor. (1 credit; alternate
years, consult department)
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| MUS220 |
Survey of Vocal Literature |
1 credit |
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| MUS221 |
Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher |
2 credits |
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This course is designed to equip elementary education majors with methods
and materials for incorporating music in their educational curriculum.
For non-music majors or minors. Prerequisite: Education 102. (2 credits)
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| MUS222 |
Survey of Organ Literature |
1 credit |
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This course is a survey of organ literature suitable for use in churches
and future teaching purposes. Students interested in organ pedagogy are
advised to take Music 214. (1 credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS224 |
Methods of Teaching Brass Instruments |
1 credit |
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These courses are required for students who have selected a career
concentration in instrumental music education. Students will
acquire a basic playing facility for at least two instruments in
each generic category. The course will familiarize students with
concepts and procedures that will enable them to teach wind,
percussion and string instruments to students at the elementary
and secondary levels. (1 credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS225 |
Methods of Teaching Woodwind Instruments |
1 credit |
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These courses are required for students who have selected a career
concentration in instrumental music education. Students will
acquire a basic playing facility for at least two instruments in
each generic category. The course will familiarize students with
concepts and procedures that will enable them to teach wind,
percussion and string instruments to students at the elementary
and secondary levels. (1 credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS226 |
Methods of Teaching Percussion Instruments |
1 credit |
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These courses are required for students who have selected a career
concentration in instrumental music education. Students will
acquire a basic playing facility for at least two instruments in
each generic category. The course will familiarize students with
concepts and procedures that will enable them to teach wind,
percussion and string instruments to students at the elementary
and secondary levels. (1 credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS227 |
Methods of Teaching String Instruments |
1 credit |
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These courses are required for students who have selected a career
concentration in instrumental music education. Students will acquire a
basic playing facility for at least two instruments in each generic
category. The course will familiarize students with concepts and
procedures that will enable them to teach wind, percussion and string
instruments to students at the elementary and secondary levels. (1
credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS228 |
Chamber Ensemble |
0.5 credit |
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| MUS228A |
Chamber Ensemble: Woodwinds |
0.5 credit |
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| MUS228B |
Chamber Ensemble: Brass |
0.5 credit |
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| MUS228C |
Chamber Ensemble: Strings |
0.5 credit |
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| MUS230 |
Hymnology/Liturgy |
2 credits |
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A study of the development and use of music for worship, with emphasis on
hymns. The course will outline the historical threads of hymnody and
liturgy. Prominent hymn writers and derivations of tunes will be studied.
Prerequisite: Music 111. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS231 |
Church Music Administration |
1 credit |
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An examination of several areas of organizational structure for a church
setting. Students will gain knowledge in order to work effectively in a
Christian community, while exercising a servant model of leadership.
Prerequisite: Music 115. (1 credit; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS232 |
Music Technology |
2 credits |
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This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of some of
the most common technologies in music, both digital and analog. The
course is theoretical as well as practical. Hands-on experience and
training will comprise a significant element in the class. Midi, digital
technology, computers and analog sound amplification comprise broad
subjects covered. Students will gain understanding and experience in each
of these areas. Prerequisite: Music 111 or permission of instructor. (2
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS233 |
Leading Music for Worship in a Changing Culture |
2 credits |
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This class will explore the biblical basis for contemporary church music.
Through a variety of readings, students will also develop their own
philosophy of contemporary music in worship. They will learn to evaluate
issues of quality, both in the selection of contemporary songs and in the
presentation of them in a service. Students will also learn the role of
each instrument in a contemporary ensemble and how to plan and present a
contemporary worship service. Prerequisite: Music 111 or permission of
instructor. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS243 |
String Bass Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS245 |
Classical Guitar Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS246 |
Music Ministry Guitar Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS247 |
Harp Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS251 |
Piano Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS252 |
Lead Sheet Piano Lessons |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: MUS133 or MUS251
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| MUS253 |
Organ Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS255 |
Piano Ensemble |
1 credit |
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| MUS257 |
Oboe Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS261 |
Voice Lessons |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: Music 181
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| MUS265 |
Percussion Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS267 |
Tuba Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS271 |
Violin Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS273 |
Cello Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS277 |
Viola Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS281 |
Trumpet Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS283 |
Trombone Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS285 |
French Horn Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS287 |
Baritone Horn Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS291 |
Clarinet Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS293 |
Saxophone Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS295 |
Flute Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS297 |
Bassoon Lessons |
1 credit |
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| MUS301 |
Basic Conducting |
2 credits |
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This course is designed to assist students in developing a basic
conducting technique. Skills are taught which enable the student to
direct vocal and instrumental groups. Included in the course are studies
in transposition, clef reading and score preparation. Prerequisite:
Music 112. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS302 |
Advanced Conducting |
3 credits |
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This course is designed to further develop the student's basic conducting
skills. The student will learn how to interpret stylistically the
intentions of a composer and how to rehearse effectively. Compositions
for band, choir and orchestra are studied. Included in the
course are studies in score preparation, clef reading,
transposition, rehearsal techniques and error detection. Prerequisite:
Music 301. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS303 |
Orchestration |
2 credits |
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This course provides the students with the principles of scoring for
small string and wind ensembles, symphonic orchestra and symphonic band.
The study of range, proper notation, transposition and the
characteristics of orchestra and band instruments are included.
Prerequisite: Music 112. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS307 |
Teaching Elementary Vocal Music |
2 credits |
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This course is designed to prepare students who are music majors or
minors for teaching in the elementary school. Students, who anticipate
becoming specialists, will learn how to teach music to children through
traditional methods, as well as through innovations of leading European
and American educators. Students will learn how to establish curriculums
for music education that utilize learning strategies encompassed by the
conceptual approach. State INTASC Standards, as well as National Music
Standards, will be reviewed and applied. Four areas of musical study will
be emphasized: historical, philosophical, content and methodology.
Students will do guided practice in class teaching assignments.
Prerequisite: MUS112. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS308 |
Teaching Secondary Vocal Music |
2 credits |
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This course deals with the areas of curriculum, materials and
methodology for teaching music in both non-performance and performance
situations. Prerequisite: Music 112. (2 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| MUS309 |
Teaching Instrumental Music |
2 credits |
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This course deals with techniques, literature and materials used for
teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels. A
primary emphasis of the course is the study of educational philosophy.
Score reading and analysis of wind, percussion and string music;
discussion of rehearsal procedures; and the study and observation of
marching band techniques are also covered in the course. (2 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS312 |
Counterpoint |
2 credits |
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The study of species counterpoint and 18th-century fugues. This course is
strongly recommended for all students anticipating graduate school.
Prerequisite: Music 211. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS317 |
History of Music I |
3 credits |
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Music history courses present a summary of the chronological development
of music in western civilization. Music from ancient times through the
Baroque is covered. Prerequisite: MUS 112 or permission of instructor. (3
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS318 |
History of Music II |
3 credits |
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(general education option under fine arts) Music history courses present
a summary of the chronological development of music in western
civilization. Music from the Classical era to the middle of the 19th
century is covered. Prerequisite: MUS 112 or permission of instructor. (3
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS319 |
History of Music III |
3 credits |
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Music history courses present a summary of the chronological development
of music in western civilization. Music from the late 19th century
through the present is covered. Prerequisite: MUS112 or permission of
instructor. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS320 |
World Musics |
2 credits |
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World Musics provides an overview of world music traditions and serves as
an introduction to the field of ethnomusicology, giving special attention
to the use of ethnomusicology in missions and the use of world musics in
worship. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| MUS325 |
Recital |
1 credit |
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This course is to be taken along with one credit of applied instruction
during the semester in which the degree recital is given. The student
will be required to select music of representative styles and periods,
research and write program notes, pass the pre-recital jury one month
prior to the recital, and give the public performance. Minimum recital
length is 30 minutes for music education majors and 60 minutes for music
performance majors. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Junior standing
or after four semesters of applied study. (1 credit)
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| MUS334 |
Composition Lessons |
1 credit |
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(Prerequisite: Music 112 or permission of instructor)
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| MUS335 |
Private Conducting Lessons |
1 credit |
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(Prerequisite: Music 302)
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| MUS337 |
Choral/Instrumental Arranging Lessons |
1 credit |
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(Prerequisite: Music 112 or permission of instructor)
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| MUS398 |
Directed Study |
2-4 credits |
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| MUS401 |
Music Ministry Practicum |
2 credits |
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At the conclusion of the music ministry major course work, the student
will be placed in a local church to gain hands on experience in the
field. Through the practicum the student will further refine areas of
strength, be introduced to a broad array of worship ministries, and
develop skills in organization and planning. The ministry activities and
church situation will vary depending on the student's strengths,
performance background and career focus. Prerequisites: all course
requirements for the music ministry major. (2 credits)
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| MUS412 |
History of Music - Special Topics |
2 credits |
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This course provides in-depth study of special topics in an area of music
history. Prerequisite: Music 318 or permission of instructor. (2
credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| MUS417 |
Internship |
2-8 credits |
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| MUS420 |
Chamber Opera |
0.5 credit |
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The study of a selected chamber opera (operas) scene(s) from all periods.
The course will involve rehearsal and performance. Students will present
their product in the context of recitals or performances. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. (1/2 credit; non-yearly, consult department)
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| MUS499 |
Honors Research |
2-4 credits |
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