College of Arts and Sciences
231r Wind and Percussion Literature for Elementary and Secondary Students (1)
A survey of music literature available for teaching wind and percussion instruments to students from elementary through the twelfth grade. On demand. Class hours 2. Prerequisite: 108 or approval of instructor. Only one hour credit may apply to degree.
232r Choral Literature for Elementary and Secondary School Students (1)
A survey of literature for choral ensembles from elementary through secondary levels. On demand. Class hours 2. Prerequisite: 108 or approval of the instructor. Only one hour credit may apply to a degree.
251r Keyboard Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: audition.
253r String Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: audition.
255r Voice Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: audition.
257r Woodwind Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: audition.
259r Brass Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: audition.
261r Percussion Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: audition.
300r Seminar (0)
Every semester.
302 Counterpoint (2)
An analytical survey of contrapuntal techniques. Spring semester alternate years. Prerequisite: 108, or approval of instructor.
303 Basic Conducting (2)
Techniques of the baton, basic score reading and transposition, fundamentals of conducting. Fall semester. Prerequisite: Music 207, 208.
304 Arranging and Composing for Percussion Instruments (1)
Aspects of composing and arranging peculiar to instruments of the percussion family. Nature of sound as related to specific available instruments, technical problems, and notation practice. Investigation of percussion instruments in combination with other instruments, solo contexts, and in ensembles composed entirely of percussion instruments. On demand. Prerequisite: 208 and approval of instructor.
305r Composition (1-4)
Beginning composition study concentrating on small groups and short forms. Every semester. Prerequisites: 208.
307 Orchestration (2)
Scoring for strings woodwinds, brasses and full orchestra. Piano transcriptions from orchestral scores. Fall semester alternate years. Prerequisite: 208.
310 Choral Conducting (2)
Designed to teach the student to train choral groups, read choral scores, and conduct effective rehearsals; basic patterns for choral and orchestral conducting, interpretation and building of repertoire of both secular and sacred choral composition. Actual conducting of works of all periods with and without instrumental accompaniment. Spring semester. Prerequisites: 207, 208, 303.
311 Musics of the World (3)
An introduction to the folk and ethnic music of various world cultures. Consideration of how musical styles relate to social, cultural and aesthetic practices and attitudes. Spring semester. May be registered as Anthropology 311 or Humanities 311.
315, 316 History of Music (3, 3)
A general survey of the history of music in western civilization. 315 fall/316 spring semester. Prerequisite: 106 or 108.
317 Survey of Jazz (3)
A introductory survey course in jazz from its ethnic origins, through its chronological development, to its current styles. Emphasis placed on the relationship of the music to the individuals who create this form of human expression. Every semester. Prerequisite: English 122
321 Elementary School Music Methods, Materials, and Observation (3)
A study of music teaching-learning methods and strategies. Basic concepts of musical organization, musical skills, and literature for the classroom. Fall semester. Prerequisite: Piano Proficiency Exam
322 Music Education in Early Childhood (3)
Methods and materials designed to involve the infant and young child in musical experiences as an outgrowth of play. Developmental paths to music making and learning explored through informal and formal settings. Activities including music and movement, rhythmic speech, song, imitation and improvisation, music-drama, and music pictures. On demand.
325 Band Organization and Management (2)
The techniques used in the organization, administration, and preparation of school bands. The selection, care, and repair of materials, instruments, and other equipment. Fall semester.
328 Instrumental Conducting (2)
First semester: includes techniques of the baton; basic score reading; fundamentals of conducting. Second semester: includes style, nuances, musical interpretations, advanced score reading, and actual band conducting. Spring semester. Prerequisites 303.
330, 331 Survey of Piano Repertoire (2,2)
This course consists of a basic survey of the piano repertoire written by major composers from different stylistic periods. Prerequisites: Music 208.
332 Piano Pedagogy (2)
Piano methods and materials. For advanced students planning to teach piano. Fall semester alternate years.
333 Vocal Pedagogy (2)
A comparative study of the major concepts in current vocal training for soloist, choral group, and voice class; analysis of corrective procedure for vocal problems; elementary study of vocal anatomy, vocal acoustics, and the psychology of singing. Spring semester.
334 Choral Arranging (2)
The study of the methods, materials, techniques of arranging and adapting choral music for elementary, secondary, and adult voices with attention to vocal ranges, score arrangement, developmental and psychological considerations, and musical style. Prerequisite: Music 207, 208.
336 Choral Methods (2)
A study of techniques used in the recruiting, training and administration of secondary school choral ensembles. Special emphasis on choosing literature appropriate for musical growth and vocal development in young singers. Prerequisite: Music 303.
351r Keyboard Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of 251r and successful audition for the semester jury.
353r String Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of 253r and successful audition for the semester jury.
355r Voice Instruction (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of 255r and successful audition for the semester jury.
