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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.
 

Music
  

  • MU 309 Keyboard Chamber Music I

    Credit, two hours.
    The study, reading, and performance of chamber literature representative of all  musical periods. 
  

  • MU 310 Music History I

    Credit, three hours.
    Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music. The goal of this course will be to give the student detailed understanding of the development of Western Music and World Music in the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Understanding the major trends in Western Music and World Music as well as its function in society, and examination of the parallels with other fine arts is a further goal. The course will explore the role of music in various cultures, including but not limited to Western European, Asian, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern cultures. The focus of the course will be the study of musical literature. Major works from all instrumental and vocal genres will be studied from historical, theoretical, and social perspectives. The course will place a high degree of emphasis on listening. (WI)
  

  • MU 311 Music History II

    Credit, three hours.
    Classic, Romantic and Contemporary Music. The goal of this course will be to give the student detailed understanding of the development of Western Music and World Music in the Classic, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Understanding the major trends in Western Music and World Music as well as its function in society, and examination of the parallels with other fine arts is a further goal. The course will explore the role of music in various cultures, including but not limited to Western European, Asian, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern cultures. The focus of the course will be the study of musical literature. Major works from all instrumental and vocal genres will be studied from historical, theoretical, and social perspectives. The course will place a high degree of emphasis on listening.
  

  • MU 320 Brass Pedagogy

    Credit, one hour.
    A study of playing and teaching techniques for brass instruments.
  

  • MU 321 Woodwind Pedagogy

    Credit, one hour.
    A study of playing and teaching techniques for woodwind instruments.
  

  • MU 322 Percussion Pedagogy

    Credit, one hour.
    A study of playing and teaching techniques for percussion instruments.
  

  • MU 323 String Pedagogy

    Credit, one hour.
    A study of playing and teaching techniques for string and fretted instruments.
  

  • MU 324 Vocal Pedagogy

    Credit, two hours for the BM Voice major and Credit, one hour for all other majors. This course is two days per week regardless of credit hours.
    A study of the science of singing, skills and techniques acquired by the successful voice teacher.
  

  • MU 325 Elementary School Music Methods and Materials

    Credit, three hours.
    A course designed to provide the music student with the knowledge and skills required to present a unified course of study in the fundamental concepts of music to the elementary school child. Field experience hours required.
  

  • MU 326 Orchestration

    Credit, two hours.
    An introductory course in the study of the range, timbre, transposition, relative intensities and notation of all major instrument groups, including rhythm section; exercises in scoring culminating in a full orchestration. Prerequisite(s): MU 201 , MU 202  or permission of instructor.
  

  • MU 328 Piano Pedagogy Practicum

    Credit, two hours.
    Application of pedagogical principles and skills related to the keyboard. Practical experience in teaching keyboard skills with instructor supervision. 
  

  • MU 345 Diction and Song Literature III

    Credit, two hours.
    An introduction to the phonetics of German for singing. The course will survey solo vocal literature in German from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on style, interpretation and presentation of solo materials for all voice classifications. Prerequisite(s): MU 245 Diction and Song Literature I  
  

  • MU 346 Diction and Song Literature IV

    Credit, two hours.
    An introduction to the phonetics of French for singing. The course will survey solo vocal literature in French from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on style, interpretation and presentation of solo materials for all voice classifications. Prerequisite(s): MU 245 Diction and Song Literature I  
  

  • MU 371 Finale I

    Credit, two hours.
    In this introductory course, student will learn how to write professional-standard notation using Finale, the world’s best selling music notation software. This course will help students notate arrangements and compositions, from basic notes and rhythms to more advanced markings. Through hands-on lessons and workshops, students will understand the subtleties of notation, as well as explore the fine points of lead sheets, vocal/choral notation, drum/guitar notation, fingerings, roadmaps, and lyrics. Cross-listed as: WL 371 .
  

  • MU 372 Finale II

    Credit, two hours.
    In this advanced course, students will continue their professional development in writing professional-standard notation using Finale, the world’s best selling music notation software. Student will explore more complex techniques designed to speed up the notation process dramatically, and learn to control the nuances of music to produce clear, professional quality scores. Course includes creating and printing music with and without a MIDI keyboard. Cross-listed as: WL 372 .
  

  • MU 405 Opera Literature

    Credit, two hours.
    A study of major operatic literature, its development, and operatic composers from its origins to the present.
  

  • MU 409 Keyboard Chamber Music II

    Credit, two hours.
    The study, reading, and performance of chamber literature representative of all musical periods. 
  

  • MU 410 Keyboard Chamber Music III

    Credit, two hours.
    This course will allow the student to develop their performance skills by providing on-stage experience and instruction in music and interpretation. 
  

  • MU 412 Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts

    Credit, three hours.
    An in-depth study of Christian ethics and its particular application to church music and the performing arts. Using contemporary case studies and student research, attention will be given to the history of ethics and to the processes of informed ethical decision-making for the musician/artist serving in the church, engaged in the arts community, or employed in the entertainment industry. Cross-listed as: WL 412 . PY 412  may be substituted. (WI)
  

  • MU 424 Piano Pedagogy

    Credit, two hours.
    A survey of graded materials, an analysis of selected teaching materials for the private teacher of piano and the establishment and management of a private studio.
  

  • MU 425 Secondary School Music Methods and Materials

    Credit, three hours.
    A course designed to assist the student in developing skill in creating cumulative musical learning and in gaining experience in the domains of musical development in the secondary school. Field experience hours required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education required.
  

  • MU 426 Basic Conducting

    Credit, two hours.
    Fundamentals of conducting including standard patterns, gestures, cueing, dynamics, coordination of left and right hands and use of the baton.
  

  • MU 427 Choral Conducting

    Credit, two hours.
    Intermediate skills in choral conducting including score preparation, rehearsal techniques, performance practices and experience in conducting choral ensembles. Prerequisite(s): MU 426 .
  

  • MU 428 Instrumental Conducting

    Credit, two hours.
    Intermediate skills in instrumental conducting including score preparation, rehearsal techniques, performance practices and experience conducting instrumental ensembles; and rudimentary preparation for developing a marching band show. Prerequisite(s): MU 426 .
  

  • MU 433 Piano Literature I

    Credit, two hours.
    The study of piano literature from the Baroque period through the Classical period. 
  

  • MU 434 Piano Literature II

    Credit, two hours.
    The study of piano literature from the Romantic period to the present.  Prerequisite(s): MU 433  
  

  • MU 487 Special Topics in Composition

    Credit, two hours.
    Focus on the art and technique of music composition through study of specific musical periods, forms, composers, styles, and genres. 
  

  • MU 501 Music Theory

    Credit, three hours.
    Advanced analytical techniques in Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-21st Century musical styles.  Graduate students would be required to take one class depending on their need. 
  

  • MU 505 Opera Literature

    Credit, two hours.
    A study of major operatic literature, its development, and operatic composers from its origins to the present. 
  

  • MU 510 Music History

    Credit, three hours.
    Graduate Music History will explore advanced topics in Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-21st Century Music.  Special focus on advanced research and analysis of composers and genres. 
  

  • MU 511 Music History

    Credit, three hours.
    Graduate Music History will explore advanced topics in Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-21st Century Music. Special focus on advanced research and analysis of composers and genres. 
  

  • MU 524 Advanced Vocal Pedagogy

    Credit, two hours.
    An advanced study of teaching materials and methods for the voice.  Emphasis on historical and current trends featuring a broad base of application for the singer-teacher. 
  

  • MU 525 Advanced Piano Pedagogy

    Credit, two hours.
    An advanced course of graded materials and analysis of selected teaching materials for the private teacher of piano, and the establishment and management of a private studio or academic teaching studio. 
  

  • MU 533 Piano Literature I

    Credit, three hours.
    The study of piano literature from the Baroque period through the Classical period with special emphasis on collaborative repertoire.  
  

  • MU 534 Piano Literature II

    Credit, three hours.
    The study of piano literature from the Romantic period to the present with a special emphasis on collaborative repertoire. Prerequisite(s): MU 533  
  

  • MU 545 Advanced Italian Diction

    Credit, one hour.
    The rules of pronunciation utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet; coaching in the Italian art song and operatic literature including spoken dialogue. 
  

  • MU 546 Advanced French Diction

    Credit, one hour.
    The rules of pronunciation utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet; coaching in the mélodie and operatic literature including spoken dialogue. 
  

  • MU 547 Advanced German Diction

    Credit, one hour.
    The rules of pronunciation utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet; coaching in the Lied and operatic literature including spoken dialogue.
  

  • MUA 217 Collaborative Skills and Accompanying I

    Credit, two hours.
    Applied accompanying for keyboard majors. A study of the skills necessary to work in a collaborative setting. 
  

  • MUA 218 Collaborative Skills and Accompanying II

    Credit, one hour.
    Applied accompanying for keyboard majors. A study of the skills necessary to work in a collaborative setting. 
  

  • MUA 317 Collaborative Skills and Accompanying III

    Credit, one hour.
    Applied accompanying for keyboard majors. A study of the skills necessary to in a collaborative setting. 

Applied Music
  

  • MUA 121.1 Commercial Voice

    Credit, one hour.
    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.
  

  • MUA 122.1 Commercial Voice

    Credit, one hour.
    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.
  

  • MUA 131 Voice

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

  • MUA 132 Voice

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

  • MUA 141 Piano

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

  • MUA 141.1 Class Piano

    Credit, one hour.
    Class instruction in piano.
  

  • MUA 142 Piano

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

  • MUA 142.1 Class Piano

    Credit, one hour.
    Class instruction in piano.
  

  • MUA 143.1 Commercial Keyboard

    Credit, one or two hours.
    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.
  

  • MUA 144.1 Commercial Keyboard

    Credit, one or two hours.
    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
  

  • MUA 147 Composition

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

  • MUA 148 Composition

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

  • MUA 151 Organ

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

  • MUA 152 Organ

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

  • MUA 161.1 French Horn

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

  • MUA 161.2 Trumpet

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

  • MUA 161.3 Trombone

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

  • MUA 161.4 Euphonium

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

  • MUA 161.5 Tuba

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

  • MUA 162.1 French Horn

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

  • MUA 162.2 Trumpet

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

  • MUA 162.3 Trombone

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

  • MUA 162.4 Euphonium

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

  • MUA 162.5 Tuba

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

  • MUA 171.1 Flute

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

  • MUA 171.2 Oboe

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

  • MUA 171.3 Clarinet

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

  • MUA 171.4 Saxophone

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

  • MUA 171.5 Bassoon

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

  • MUA 172.1 Flute

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

  • MUA 172.2 Oboe

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

  • MUA 172.3 Clarinet

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

  • MUA 172.4 Saxophone

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

  • MUA 172.5 Bassoon

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

  • MUA 181.1 Guitar

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

  • MUA 181.2 Violin

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

  • MUA 181.3 Viola

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

  • MUA 181.4 Cello

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

  • MUA 181.5 Bass

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

  • MUA 181.6 Commercial Guitar

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

  • MUA 181.7 Electric Bass Guitar

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

  • MUA 181.8 Harp

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

  • MUA 182.1 Guitar

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

  • MUA 182.2 Violin

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

  • MUA 182.3 Viola

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

  • MUA 182.4 Cello

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

  • MUA 182.5 Bass

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

  • MUA 182.6 Commercial Guitar

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

  • MUA 182.7 Electric Bass Guitar

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

  • MUA 182.8 Harp

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

  • MUA 191.1 Percussion

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

  • MUA 191.2 Trap Set Percussion

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

  • MUA 192.1 Percussion

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

  • MUA 192.2 Trap Set Percussion

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

  • MUA 200 Piano Proficiency

    Credit, zero hours.
  

  • MUA 221.1 Commercial Voice

    Credit, one hour.
    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.
  

  • MUA 222.1 Commercial Voice

    Credit, one hour.
    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.
  

  • MUA 231 Voice

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

  • MUA 232 Voice

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

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