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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Music
  

  • MUSI 2122:Music Theory II

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1121  
    For music majors. A continuation of correlated study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Continuation of keyboard harmony is included with application at the keyboard. Components include composition, improvisation and practical keyboard applications.
  

  • MUSI 2165:Class Piano II

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1165  
    Continuation of Class Piano I.
  

  • MUSI 2212:Aural Skills II

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1111  
    For music majors. Continuation of skill development in sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.
  

  • MUSI 2311:History of Music I

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  
    A survey of Western music history and literature from the Ancient Greece to 1800.
  

  • MUSI 2312:History of Music II

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2311  
    A survey of Western music history and literature from 1800 to the present.
  

  • MUSI 3000:Technology in Music

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  
    The development of practical experience with current computer applications and current technology specifically associated with music instruction and music performance. The course exposes students to current capabilities of technology as they relate to composition, instrumentation, performance and teaching.
  

  • MUSI 3007:Scoring for Media

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  and MUSI 3000 
    This course provides background, training and experience for the student in the area of scoring for media including film, television and gaming.
  

  • MUSI 3111:Aural Skills III

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2212  
    For music majors. Advanced skill development in ear training and sight singing. Includes rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.
  

  • MUSI 3112:Aural Skills IV

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3111  
    For music majors. Continuation of advanced skill development in ear training and sight singing. Includes rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.
  

  • MUSI 3121:Music Theory III

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  
    For music majors. Advanced correlated study of music theory and harmony of common practice including chromatic harmony and 20th century harmonic techniques. Components include composition, improvisation, literature analysis and practical keyboard application.
  

  • MUSI 3122:Music Theory IV

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3121  
    For music majors. Continuation of advanced correlated study of music theory and harmony in common practice including analytical study of 20th century music. Components include composition, improvisation, literature analysis and practical keyboard application.
  

  • MUSI 3165:Class Piano III

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2165  
    Continuation of MUSI 1166.
  

  • MUSI 3166:Class Piano IV

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3165  
    Continuation of MUSI 3165.
  

  • MUSI 3167:Class Piano V

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1165 , MUSI 2165 , MUSI 3165 , and MUSI 3166  
    This course will allow students to continue their piano training and apply specific accompanying and instructional techniques to choral literature for the classroom.
  

  • MUSI 3168:Advanced Keyboard Harmony

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3121 
    This course trains music majors in advanced keyboard harmony to prepare them for graduate-level music programs. Component skills may include the performance of harmonic progressions in all keys, memorized intermediate-level repertoire, score reading, figured bass realization, and improvisation.
  

  • MUSI 3200:Gospel Choir

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The Gospel Choir is open to all students campus-wide. No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. The Gospel Choir performs twice each semester. Non-music majors are highly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble.
  

  • MUSI 3201:Men’s Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The Men’s Ensemble is open to all students campus-wide. No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. The Men’s Ensemble performs twice each semester on collegiate level literature. Non-music majors are highly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble.
  

  • MUSI 3202:Women’s Choir

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The KSU Women’s Choir is open to all students campus-wide. No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. The Women’s Choir performs twice each semester on collegiate level literature. Non-music majors are highly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble.
  

  • MUSI 3210:Classical Guitar Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce classical ensemble playing to guitarists.The weekly class sessions and performances will help the student develop skills in sight reading, classical guitar styles, and ensemble playing.
  

  • MUSI 3211:Jazz Guitar Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce jazz ensemble playing to guitarists. The weekly class sessions and performances will help the student develop skills in the following areas: Sight Reading, jazz styles, chord comping, and ensemble playing.
  

  • MUSI 3212:Jazz Combo

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    This course introduces jazz improvisation to students for instrumental performance. Students will perform jazz standards from the Real Book and other sources while applying concepts and patterns studied in class.
  

  • MUSI 3220:Percussion Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The Percussion Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform literature for group percussion.
  

  • MUSI 3221:String Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The String Ensemble will allow students to improve ensemble-playing skills in a chamber setting on like stringed instruments. Students will rehearse standard ensemble pieces as well as new compositions and arrangements.
  

  • MUSI 3222:Woodwind Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The KSU Woodwind Ensemble provides students rehearsal and performance experience in chamber music settings. Students will experience literature in both classical and jazz idioms.
  

  • MUSI 3223:Brass Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The Brass Ensemble is designed to improve ensemble playing in a chamber setting. Brass ensemble members will work on standards ensemble pieces as well as new compositions and arrangements.
  

  • MUSI 3224:Piano Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The Piano Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to perform piano works written for four or more hands in a variety of genres and styles.
  

  • MUSI 3225:Mixed Chamber

    0 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The Mixed Chamber Ensemble allows students to learn literature in a small group setting with the assistance of faculty coaches. The Mixed Chamber Ensemble focuses on intonation, blend, stylistic awareness, ensemble precision, and knowledge of repertoire.
  

  • MUSI 3302:Vocal Literature: Musical Theater

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and permission of the instructor.
    Vocal literature, vocal techniques, and performance for the musical theater. This course will survey the musical repertory of standard major musical theater works. Students will prepare and perform songs, duets and group numbers from several musicals.
  

  • MUSI 3313:Jazz Theory

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122 
    This course introduces students to the language of jazz, including chord nomenclature and spelling, chord/scale relationships, chord function, and reharmonization techniques.
  

  • MUSI 3314:History of Rock and Roll

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    This course is an in-depth study of the history and evolution of rock music, including the roots of rock and roll as well as rock styles and historical periods. Students will develop critical listening skills and will be able to identify important artists as well as artistic styles and song forms.
  

  • MUSI 3315:Vocal Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    Solo vocal literature from 1600 to the present.
  

  • MUSI 3316:Music and the Holocaust

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    An examination of the music and musicians of oppressed groups during the Holocaust provides an example of musical marginalization and oppression in the past to foster global understanding and tolerance in the present. Classical, folk, and popular styles of music will be included, as will Holocaust memorial music.
  

  • MUSI 3317:History of Opera

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    This course surveys the development of European Operatic literature from the Florentine Camerata to the present.
  

  • MUSI 3318:Introduction to Symphonic Music

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Orchestral literature from preclassic to present including symphony, concert overture, incidental music, program symphony and tone poem.

    Notes: Emphasis on standard literature.
  

  • MUSI 3319:History of Jazz

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  or permission of the instructor.
    This course is an in-depth study of jazz styles, historical periods, and innovative artists in the jazz idiom.
  

  • MUSI 3320:Form and Analysis

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    Techniques of structural analysis of musical compositions in a variety of styles and periods with emphasis on harmony and form. The analysis of contrapuntal form is included.
  

  • MUSI 3321:Advanced Ear Training

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  and MUSI 3112 
    Extended training in harmonic dictation, sight singing, aural analysis and rhythm.
  

  • MUSI 3322:Jazz Theory and Composition

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    This course introduces the language of jazz and its application to jazz performance, improvisation, analysis and composition.
  

  • MUSI 3323:Jazz Arranging

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3313 , or permission of the instructor.
    A study of jazz arranging techniques for jazz ensembles. Students will arrange works for big band and jazz combos.
  

  • MUSI 3324:Instrumentation/Arranging

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    A study of the characteristics of orchestral instruments, including scoring principals and techniques. In addition the course includes the arranging of musical works for a variety of large and small vocal and instrumental ensembles.
  

  • MUSI 3325:Jazz Forms and Composition

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3313  or permission of the instructor
    This course will introduce common song forms and compositional techniques in the jazz idiom in addition to analysis of lead sheets and large ensemble scores.
  

  • MUSI 3326:Class Composition I

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2212  or MUSI 1121  or MUSI 1120  with a “B” or higher.
    Students develop music composition skills by exploring basic techniques necessary for coherent creative expression. By writing original compositions for various instrumentations, students gain skills in the artistic use of pitch, rhythm, melody, timbre and harmony. 20th and 21st century styles and techniques are utilized, and students acquire skill in music improvisation. Students gain competency in the basics of music notation utilizing both calligraphy and composition software.
  

  • MUSI 3327:Class Composition II

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3326  or MUSI 3371  
    Students develop further music composition skill by exploring techniques necessary for coherent creative expression. By writing original compositions for various instrumentations, students gain abilities in the artistic use of pitch, rhythm, melody, timbre and harmony. 20th and 21st century styles and techniques are utilized. Students gain technology competency in the use of composition software and by learning the basics of digital audio and video editing of recorded performances.
  

  • MUSI 3331:Choral Conducting

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3121  
    Fundamental elements of conducting including baton technique, score reading, cueing, expression, interpretation and rehearsal skills with an emphasis on applying these techniques in practical conducting experiences involving vocal and instrumental ensembles.
  

  • MUSI 3332:Instrumental Conducting

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3121  
    Fundamental elements of conducting including baton technique, score reading, cueing, expression, interpretation and rehearsal skills with an emphasis on applying these techniques in practical conducting experiences involving vocal and instrumental ensembles.
  

  • MUSI 3333:Accompanying

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major; and permission of the instructor.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. For music majors. The practical application of accompaniment techniques.
  

  • MUSI 3334:Italian and English Diction

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major.
    Designed for the vocal music major. The study of the pronunciation, enunciation, and expression of the Italian and English language in singing.
  

  • MUSI 3335:German and French Diction

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3334  
    Designed for the vocal music majors. An applied performance laboratory for the study of the pronunciation, enunciation, and expression of the German and French language in singing.
  

  • MUSI 3336:Diction for Singers

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully-admitted music major.
    This course will focus on applying the International Phonetic Alphabet to the transliteration of French, German, Italian, and English languages.
  

  • MUSI 3341:University Band

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The University Band is a wind band that performs collegiate repertoire twice each semester. Non-music major wind and percussionists are strongly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble. No audition is required for the University Band.
  

  • MUSI 3342:Marching Band

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours (0-1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition required and prior high school or college instrumental or colorguard experience required.
    This course develops the instrumental and visual performance skills of students within the college marching band setting. Objectives are to combine high-level musical/visual performance with uniform marching style to create entertaining shows for football games. This course is open to all students in all majors. Auditions are required for participation and occur the week before fall classes begin. This course is offered every fall semester; max 300 members.
  

  • MUSI 3343:Jazz Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor.
    This course may be repeated for upper-division credit. The School of Music offers two large Jazz Ensembles that perform both on- and off-campus in concert. The ensembles perform a variety of styles within the jazz idiom including traditional swing, bop, Latin, Afro-Cuban, and funk.
  

  • MUSI 3344:University Philharmonic Orchestra

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Membership is open to all students with previous experience playing an instrument.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of literature for orchestra. No audition is required and non-music majors with previous orchestral experience are encouraged to play in the group.
  

  • MUSI 3345:Wind Symphony

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition
    This course offers music majors, minors, and non-music majors the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform literature for the wind band medium. This course may be repeated for upper-division credit or zero credit. Membership in the Wind Symphony is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3346:Chamber Singers

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and performance of choral literature. Membership in Chamber Singers is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3347:Wind Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for wind ensemble. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3348:Symphony Orchestra

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for orchestra.

    Notes: Membership in the orchestra is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3349:Chorale

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for choir.
  

  • MUSI 3350:Advanced Choral Conducting/Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3112 , MUSI 3122 , and MUSI 3331  
    Advanced elements of conducting including baton technique, score reading, cueing, expression, interpretation and rehearsal skills with an emphasis on applying these techniques through choral literature in practical conducting experiences involving choral ensembles. Required laboratory component.
  

  • MUSI 3351:Advanced Instrumental Conducting/Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122 , MUSI 3112 , and MUSI 3332  
    Advanced elements of conducting including baton technique, score reading, cueing, expression, interpretation and rehearsal skills with an emphasis on applying these techniques through band and orchestra literature in practical conducting experiences involving instrumental ensembles. Required laboratory component.
  

  • MUSI 3352:Opera Theater

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Techniques for the singing actor studied through the production of scenes from the dramatic repertory.
  

  • MUSI 3353:Jazz Improvisation I

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122 
    An introduction to jazz improvisation for any instrument and application of jazz improvisation techniques to jazz repertoire including modal compositions, blues, minor blues, and compositions with major cadences.
  

  • MUSI 3354:Jazz Improvisation II

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  and MUSI 3353 , or permission of Jazz Studies Director
    A continuing methodology designed to improve jazz improvisation, for any instrument and application in jazz, that focuses on rhythm changes form, altered dominants, bebop concepts, and unconventional harmonies.
  

  • MUSI 3355:Jazz Improvisation III

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  and MUSI 3354 , or permission of Jazz Studies Director
    A continuing methodology designed to improve jazz improvisation, for any instrument and application in jazz, that focuses on melodic minor derivations, cycling altered dominants, pentatonic concepts, and non-traditional harmonies.
  

  • MUSI 3360:Jazz Piano

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1165  
    An introduction to jazz piano skills for the non-pianist including interpreting chord symbols and sophisticated harmonies, learning functional voicings, and performance competency.
  

  • MUSI 3361:Piano Accompaniment for Jazz Vocalists

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3360 
    The purpose of this course is to train jazz vocalists to perform basic- to intermediate-level accompaniment on the piano while singing.
  

  • MUSI 3367:Vocal Skills I

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Non-music majors require permission of the instructor.
    Vocal proficiency for music majors and non-majors. Emphasis on tone production, diction, performing skills and the physiology of the voice.
  

  • MUSI 3368:Vocal Skills II

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3367  
    Continuation of MUSI 3367.
  

  • MUSI 3371:Composition I

    1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122 , or MUSI 1121 , or MUSI 1120  with a “B” or higher
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 3372:Composition II

    1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3371  and permission of the instructor.
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 3390:Music Entrepreneurship

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Music Entertainment and Business program or completion of MUSI 3122  
    Students will work on a series of projects to understand aspects of what is required to have a successful career in the music industry in the 21st century and build the skills beyond musicianship that will aid in attaining musical goals.
  

  • MUSI 3396:Cooperative Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services).
    A supervised work experience program for a minimum of two academic semesters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore-, junior, or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on the job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
  

  • MUSI 3398:Internship

    1-12 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of School Director.
    A supervised, credit earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency.

    Notes: Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
  

  • MUSI 3411:Survey of African-American Music

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    An examination of the development of African-American music from its roots in Africa to the present time in America. The course examines the various genres of African-American music created by Africans including: spirituals, work songs, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and art music. The course also examines the development of the black church, minstrels, black classical music artists, and black classical music composers and their compositions.
  

  • MUSI 3412:The Blues

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1020  or MUSI 1120  or MUSI 1121  
    This course is an in-depth study of the history and evolution of Blues music, including the roots of West African field hollers and work songs, as well as European influences. Students will develop critical listening skills and will be able to identify important artists along with artistic styles and song forms.
     
  

  • MUSI 4400:Directed Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration.
    Selected topics of an advanced nature, which may include original research projects.
  

  • MUSI 4410:Contemporary Music Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    Music literature from Impressionism to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4412:Survey of American Music

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1120  or MUSI 1121 
    Through an examination of the role of music in American society, and a study of American musical works from the Native Americans to the present day, this course provides a context-based understanding of the cultural history of the United States and develops skills in critical analysis.
  

  • MUSI 4413:Piano Literature I

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2122  and permission of the instructor
    Keyboard literature from 1600 to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4414:Piano Literature II

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4413  or permission of the instructor.
    Continuation of keyboard literature from 1600 to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4419:Introduction to Schenker

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    A study of tonal, common-practice music in the Western art music tradition from the perspective of Schenkerian (reductive) analysis. Activities include investigations of harmony, voice leading, form, and implications for performance. Encourages students to debate the merits of different analyzes of the same work. Culminates in scholarly research by the student that builds upon previous Schenkerian analyzes. A writing-intensive course.
  

  • MUSI 4420:Counterpoint

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    Analysis and principles of writing in the contrapuntal styles of the common practice period to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4421:Contemporary Analytical and Compositional Techniques

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  
    This course surveys 20th- and 21st-century musical styles and theoretical systems, teaching students how to analyze a variety of works in which Common-Practice Period norms of tonality, rhythm, form, timbre, and texture have been superseded by new developments. Corresponding compositional exercises deepen student understanding of these new approaches. Topics include free atonality, serialism, neoclassicism, minimalism, allusions, chance, and electronic composition. The course prepares students to analyze music, write model compositions, and develop analytical papers.
  

  • MUSI 4422:Music Theory Pedagogy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122  and MUSI 3112 
    This course introduces music majors to the field of music theory pedagogy and enables students to teach written theory and aural skills at the undergraduate level. Students team-teach lessons in undergraduate courses in the School of Music and prepare materials for potential graduate school applications.
  

  • MUSI 4423:Current Directions in Musicology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2312  
    This course offers an introduction to musicology including its origins, development and methodologies. Students will develop skills necessary for critical enquiry in music through engagement with theories of historiography, aesthetics, and performance practice, as well as critical assessment of current issues in the field.
  

  • MUSI 4430:Piano Pedagogy I

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major.
    Beginning-, elementary, and intermediate level teaching materials and methods for piano.
  

  • MUSI 4431:Piano Pedagogy II

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4430  and permission of the instructor.
    Continuation of beginning-, elementary-, and intermediate-level teaching materials and methods for piano.
  

  • MUSI 4433:Voice Pedagogy

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUAP 2222  
    Pedagogical methods, vocal physiology and literature for training voices from beginning to advanced levels.
  

  • MUSI 4434:Vocal Pedagogy for Ensemble Singing

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3336  or MUSI 3355 
    Pedagogical methods for voice and vocal ensembles, vocal physiology and literature for training voices from beginning to advanced levels.
  

  • MUSI 4435:(Name of Instrument) Pedagogy and Literature

    1 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3122 
    Pedagogical methods, techniques, physiology and literature in the principal performance concentration area.
  

  • MUSI 4436:Jazz Pedagogy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (MUSI 1143  or MUSI 3343 )
    This course introduces students to the methodologies and resources of jazz pedagogy. Students will learn appropriate literature for a variety of age levels as well as rehearsal techniques for both the large and small jazz ensemble.
  

  • MUSI 4471:Composition III

    1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3327  or MUSI 3372  and permission of the instructor.
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 4472:Composition IV

    1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4471  and permission of the instructor.
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 4473:Composition V

    1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4472  
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 4480:Research for Senior Recital

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior standing in applied performance.
    A research project based on the literature to be presented in the senior recital. Analysis of the literature. Program notes to be drawn from research and analysis.

     
  

  • MUSI 4490:Special Topics in Music

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
  

  • MUSI 4495:Senior Seminar in Music

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of applied studies and completion of 90 hours of course work and permission of the instructor and capstone committee one semester prior to registration.
    A capstone course designed to complete the major by integrating the student’s prior academic, theoretical and applied experiences in music. Students fulfill projects in areas of musical performance, lecture presentations, creative work, scholarly documents, pedagogy or arts advocacy.
  

  • MUSI 4496:Senior Capstone Music Project

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of 90 hours of course work and admitted music major.
    A senior-level research course designed to provide a learning experience that integrates the student’s prior academic, theoretical, research, and applied experiences in music. Students fulfill projects that synthesize and disseminate their work through a lecture, lecture-performance, or scholarly paper.

Music - Applied

Composition Courses, and Pedagogy Courses — Course Work with Special Fees

Applied music encompasses the areas of instrumental and vocal performance requiring individual studio instruction. Other courses in music requiring highly specialized individual application such as composition and pedagogy are also taught through corresponding individual studio instruction. Studio instruction is offered in applied music performance courses for one (1) to two (2) hours of credit. Studio instruction is offered in composition for two (2) hours of credit and in pedagogy for three (3) hours of credit. Studio instruction is limited to music majors. A special fee will be charged for registration in applied music, composition, and pedagogy courses offered in a studio lesson format. The registration fee for one 50-minute private lesson per week is $150 per semester. In applied music and pedagogy courses, the particular instrument will be listed on the student’s transcript as part of the course title.

Performance Courses

Advancement to the succeeding level requires a faculty jury recommendation. All junior and senior recitals must be preceded by a faculty jury recommendation.
  

  • MUAP 1101:Music Symposium

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 0 Credit Hours
    All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
  

  • MUAP 1111:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
 

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