2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
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2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Courses numbered 100 to 199 are primarily for freshmen, 200 to 299 for sophomores, 300 to 399 for juniors and seniors, and 400 to 499 for seniors. Courses numbered 500 and above are reserved for graduate students.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.
 

Applied Music
  

  • MUA 282.6 Commercial Guitar

    Class or private instruction in commercial guitar. Prerequisite(s): MUA 181.1 -MUA 282.1  or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 282.7 Electric Bass Guitar

    Class or private instruction in bass guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 282.8 Harp

    Private instruction in harp. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 283.1 Class Guitar

    Class instruction in guitar. Credit, one hour.
  

  • MUA 284.1 Class Guitar

    Class instruction in guitar. Credit, one hour.
  

  • MUA 290.9 General Instrumental Instruction

    Class provided for instruments not included. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 291.1 Percussion

    Class or private instruction in percussion. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 291.2 Trap Set Percussion

    Private instruction if trap-set drums. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 291.9 General Instrumental Instruction

    Class provided for instruments not included. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 292.1 Percussion

    Class or private instruction in percussion. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 292.2 Trap Set Percussion

    Private instruction if trap-set drums. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 300 Junior Recital

    Credit, zero hours.
  

  • MUA 321.1 Commercial Voice

    A course designed to develop the vocal skill of the student in an effort to enhance freedom and interpretation within appropriate fundamental vocal parameters. Special emphasis will be given to interpretation, production and presentation of commercial, gospel, praise and contemporary Christian music. Prerequisite(s): MUA 131 -MUA 232  or permission of instructor. Credit, one hour.
  

  • MUA 322.1 Commercial Voice

    A course designed to develop the vocal skill of the student in an effort to enhance freedom and interpretation within appropriate fundamental vocal parameters. Special emphasis will be given to interpretation, production and presentation of commercial, gospel, praise and contemporary Christian music. Prerequisite(s): MUA 131 -MUA 232  or permission of instructor. Credit, one hour.
  

  • MUA 331 Voice

    Private instruction in voice. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 332 Voice

    Private instruction in voice. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 337 Musical Coaching

    Private instruction in practical approach to preparation for public performance and accompanying. Course is designed as a supplement to weekly voice or instrumental lessons with sessions that focus primarily on diction, style and interpretation issues within a student’s repertoire. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor or Voice Chair. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 338 Musical Coaching

    Private instruction in practical approach to preparation for public performance and accompanying. Course is designed as a supplement to weekly voice or instrumental lessons with sessions that focus primarily on diction, style and interpretation issues within a student’s repertoire. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor or Voice Chair. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 341 Piano

    Private instruction in piano. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 341.2 Jazz Piano

    A course designed to develop an understanding of jazz chord nomenclature, chord charts, chord voicings, chord scales, jazz improvisation and the role of the jazz pianist in a rhythm section. Required audition and/or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 342 Piano

    Private instruction in piano. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 342.2 Jazz Piano

    A course designed to develop an understanding of jazz chord nomenclature, chord charts, chord voicings, chord scales, jazz improvisation and the role of the jazz pianist in a rhythm section. Required audition and/or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 343.1 Commercial Keyboard

    The commercial keyboard course will provide techniques to ensure a broader expansion for the professional pianist, organist and keyboardist. The majority of the class will emphasize the necessities of church service/worship service improvisation, but will Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 344.1 Commercial Keyboard

    The commercial keyboard course will provide techniques to ensure a broader expansion for the professional pianist, organist and keyboardist. The majority of the class will emphasize the necessities of church service/worship service improvisation, but will Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 347 Composition

    Class or private instruction in composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 202  and successful completion of piano proficiency exam and/or with permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 348 Composition

    Class or private instruction in composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 202  and successful completion of piano proficiency exam and/or with permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 351 Organ

    Class or private instruction in organ. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 352 Organ

    Class or private instruction in organ. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 361.1 French Horn

    Class or private instruction in french horn. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 361.2 Trumpet

    Class or private instruction in trumpet. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 361.3 Trombone

    Class or private instruction in trombone. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 361.4 Euphonium

    Class or private instruction in euphonium. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 361.5 Tuba

    Class or private instruction in tuba. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 362.1 French Horn

    Class or private instruction in french horn. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 362.2 Trumpet

    Class or private instruction in trumpet. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 362.3 Trombone

    Class or private instruction in trombone. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 362.4 Euphonium

    Class or private instruction in euphonium. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 362.5 Tuba

    Class or private instruction in tuba. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 371.1 Flute

    Class or private instruction in flute. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 371.2 Oboe

    Class or private instruction in oboe. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 371.3 Clarinet

    Class or private instruction in clarinet. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 371.4 Saxophone

    Class or private instruction in saxophone. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 371.5 Bassoon

    Class or private instruction in bassoon. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 372.1 Flute

    Class or private instruction in flute. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 372.2 Oboe

    Class or private instruction in oboe. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 372.3 Clarinet

    Class or private instruction in clarinet. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 372.4 Saxophone

    Class or private instruction in saxophone. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 372.5 Bassoon

    Class or private instruction in bassoon. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.1 Guitar

    Private instruction in guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.2 Violin

    Class or private instruction in violin. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.3 Viola

    Class or private instruction in viola. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.4 Cello

    Class or private instruction in cello. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.5 Bass

    Class or private instruction in bass. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.6 Commercial Guitar

    Class or private instruction in commercial guitar. Prerequisite(s): MUA 181.1 -MUA 282.1  or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.7 Electric Bass Guitar

    Class or private instruction in bass guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 381.8 Harp

    Private instruction in harp. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.1 Guitar

    Private instruction in guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.2 Violin

    Class or private instruction in violin. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.3 Viola

    Class or private instruction in viola. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.4 Cello

    Class or private instruction in cello. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.5 Bass

    Class or private instruction in bass. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.6 Commercial Guitar

    Class or private instruction in commercial guitar. Prerequisite(s): MUA 181.1 -MUA 282.1  or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.7 Electric Bass Guitar

    Class or private instruction in bass guitar. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 382.8 Harp

    Private instruction in harp. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 390.9 General Instrumental Instruction

    Class provided for instruments not included. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 391.1 Percussion

    Class or private instruction in percussion. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 391.2 Trap Set Percussion

    Private instruction if trap-set drums. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 391.9 General Instrumental Instruction

    Class provided for instruments not included. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 392.1 Percussion

    Class or private instruction in percussion. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 392.2 Trap Set Percussion

    Private instruction if trap-set drums. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 394 Advanced Conducting

    Private instruction in conducting gestures, rehearsal preparation and effective technical conducting techniques for elementary, junior and senior high schools.Course is designed to cover administrative aspects of a successful choral program. Prerequisite(s): Basic Conducting and Choral or Instrumental Conducting. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 395 Advanced Conducting

    Private instruction in conducting gestures, rehearsal preparation and effective technical conducting techniques for elementary, junior and senior high schools.Course is designed to cover administrative aspects of a successful choral program. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 400 Senior Recital

    Credit, zero hours.
  

  • MUA 421.1 Commercial Voice

    A course designed to develop the vocal skill of the student in an effort to enhance freedom and interpretation within appropriate fundamental vocal parameters. Special emphasis will be given to interpretation, production and presentation of commercial, gospel, praise and contemporary Christian music. Prerequisite(s): MUA 131 -MUA 232  or permission of instructor. Credit, one hour.
  

  • MUA 422.1 Commercial Voice

    A course designed to develop the vocal skill of the student in an effort to enhance freedom and interpretation within appropriate fundamental vocal parameters. Special emphasis will be given to interpretation, production and presentation of commercial, gospel, praise and contemporary Christian music. Prerequisite(s): MUA 131 -MUA 232  or permission of instructor. Credit, one hour.
  

  • MUA 431 Voice

    Private instruction in voice. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 432 Voice

    Private instruction in voice. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 437 Musical Coaching

    Private instruction in practical approach to preparation for public performance and accompanying. Course is designed as a supplement to weekly voice or instrumental lessons with sessions that focus primarily on diction, style and interpretation issues within a student’s repertoire. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor or Voice Chair. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 438 Musical Coaching

    Private instruction in practical approach to preparation for public performance and accompanying. Course is designed as a supplement to weekly voice or instrumental lessons with sessions that focus primarily on diction, style and interpretation issues within a student’s repertoire. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor or Voice Chair. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 441 Piano

    Private instruction in piano. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 441.2 Jazz Piano

    A course designed to develop an understanding of jazz chord nomenclature, chord charts, chord voicings, chord scales, jazz improvisation and the role of the jazz pianist in a rhythm section. Required audition and/or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 442 Piano

    Private instruction in piano. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 442.2 Jazz Piano

    A course designed to develop an understanding of jazz chord nomenclature, chord charts, chord voicings, chord scales, jazz improvisation and the role of the jazz pianist in a rhythm section. Required audition and/or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 443.1 Commercial Keyboard

    The commercial keyboard course will provide techniques to ensure a broader expansion for the professional pianist, organist and keyboardist. The majority of the class will emphasize the necessities of church service/worship service improvisation, but will Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 444.1 Commercial Keyboard

    The commercial keyboard course will provide techniques to ensure a broader expansion for the professional pianist, organist and keyboardist. The majority of the class will emphasize the necessities of church service/worship service improvisation, but will also include a variety of styles, including rock, jazz, pop, country, etc. This course is designed to help students reach a higher playing ability and strengthen their skills in areas not normally covered in their applied lessons. Prerequisite(s): MUA 141 -MUA 242  or permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 447 Composition

    Class or private instruction in composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 202  and successful completion of piano proficiency exam and/or with permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 448 Composition

    Class or private instruction in composition. Prerequisite(s): MU 202  and successful completion of piano proficiency exam and/or with permission of instructor. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 451 Organ

    Class or private instruction in organ. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 452 Organ

    Class or private instruction in organ. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 461.1 French Horn

    Class or private instruction in french horn. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 461.2 Trumpet

    Class or private instruction in trumpet. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 461.3 Trombone

    Class or private instruction in trombone. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 461.4 Euphonium

    Class or private instruction in euphonium. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 461.5 Tuba

    Class or private instruction in tuba. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 462.1 French Horn

    Class or private instruction in french horn. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 462.2 Trumpet

    Class or private instruction in trumpet. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 462.3 Trombone

    Class or private instruction in trombone. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 462.4 Euphonium

    Class or private instruction in euphonium. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 462.5 Tuba

    Class or private instruction in tuba. Credit, one or two hours.
  

  • MUA 471.1 Flute

    Class or private instruction in flute. Credit, one or two hours.
 

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