Music (MUS)

College of Fine Arts

 

(GE) = Approved General Education Course
(WR) = Approved Writing Reinforcement Course

100 Recital and Concert Attendance, 0 credit hours
Music majors are required to attend a prescribed number of campus recitals and concerts each semester. This course is a means of registering this participation. This course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

101 Early Field Experience, 1 credit hour
Introduction to music education. Includes pre-professional experiences such as in-field observations to assist the prospective music major in making a career choice.

110 Music Fundamentals, 3 credit hours
The basic terms, concepts, knowledge, and skills of music theory. Open to non-music majors as an elective. Course does not count toward a degree in music.

111 Principles of Music Theory I, 3 credit hours
Exploration of compositional concepts drawn from the basic properties of sound. Prerequisite: MUS 110 or a passing score on theory placement exam.

112 Music Skills I, 1 credit hour
Prepared singing and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual-aural analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 110 or passing score on theory placement exam; concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 111.

113 Principles of Music Theory II, 3 credit hours
Coloristic, textural, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic aspects of principally diatonic tertiantonal music. Prerequisite: MUS 111.

114 Music Skills II, 1 credit hour
Continued study of prepared and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual-aural analysis. Prerequisites: MUS 111 and 112; concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 113.

121 Invitation to Listening, 3 credit hours (GE)
Introduction to the aural art of music. For non-majors with no musical training. Includes information and listening routines helpful to understanding a wide spectrum of musical types and styles.

125 American Music Culture, 3 credit hours (GE)
Selected topics in the musical and cultural history of American music.

133 Voice Lab I/English Language Diction, 1 credit hour
English diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to English-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of English-language repertoire.

134 Voice Lab II/Italian Language Diction, 1 credit hour
Italian diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to Italian-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of Italian-language repertoire.

200 Music Education Forum, .5 credit hour
The course provides a weekly forum for sharing information about issues, current developments, and other matters related to music education as a field of study and as a profession. The course is required each semester for all undergraduate music-education majors, except during the semester of the internship. Prerequisite: MUS 101.

211 Principles of Music Theory III, 3 credit hours
Harmonic, melodic, and formal factors in music, with emphasis on chromaticism in 18th-, 19th-, and early-20th-century music. Prerequisite: MUS 113.

212 Music Skills III, 1 credit hour
Intermediate study of prepared and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual-aural analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 113 and 114; concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 211.

213 Principles of Music Theory IV, 3 credit hours
Music form and investigation of 20th-century compositional practice. Prerequisite: MUS 211.

214 Music Skills IV, 1 credit hour
Continued intermediate study of prepared and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual-aural analysis. Prerequisites: MUS 211 and 212; concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 213.

228 Music Technology, 2 credit hours (GE)
Introduction to computers, systems, and software, with development of computer skills through considerable “hands-on” experience. Emphasis on computer music notation, sequencing, sampling, and other musical applications. Prerequisite: MUS 110 or equivalent.

230 Keyboard Harmony and Technique I, 1 credit hour
Keyboard harmony and development of technique through the study of scales, arpeggios, cadences, and other common keyboard patterns. Emphasis on enhancing skill in sightreading, transposing, and harmonization/improvisation. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing as a keyboard principal and concurrent enrollment in MUS 211 and 212.

231 Keyboard Harmony and Technique II, 1 credit hour
Continuation and refinement of keyboard harmony and technique, with additional emphasis on open score reading, harmonization from lead sheet and figured bass, and accompanying. Prerequisites: MUS 230 and concurrent enrollment in MUS 213 and 214.

233 Voice Lab III/German Language Diction, 1 credit hour
German diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to German-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of German-language repertoire.

234 Voice Lab IV/French Language Diction, 1 credit hour
French diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to French-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of French-language repertoire.

251 Survey of Music Literature, 2 credit hours
An investigation of musical style and music literature focusing on the multiple connections of music with culture. Emphasis on analytical listening skills.

252 Music History, Medieval/Renaissance, 2 credit hours
Aspects of musical style from the early medieval era through the end of the Renaissance. Attention given to important composers and works of the period. Prerequisite: MUS 251.

255 School Music for the Elementary Teacher, 3 credit hours (GE)
Materials and methods to assist the non-musically trained teacher in meeting the needs of music class. Includes experience in singing and reading music, use of classroom instruments, and general appreciation on the adult level, as well as that of the child.

266 Piano Pedagogy I, 3 credit hours
Methods and materials of piano teaching, with emphasis on teaching students from beginning level through intermediate level. Prerequisite: MUS 211 and 212 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor.

267 Piano Pedagogy II, 3 credit hours
Methods and materials of piano teaching, with emphasis on teaching students at advanced levels. Prerequisite: MUS 213 and 214 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor.

341 Music History, Baroque/Classical, 3 credit hours (WR)
Aspects of musical style from the Baroque and Classical periods. Attention given to important composers and works of the period. Prerequisite: MUS 252.

342 Music History, 19th Century to Present, 3 credit hours (GE) (WR)
Aspects of musical style, beginning with the Romantic era and continuing to the present. Attention given to important composers and works of the period. Prerequisite: MUS 341.

361 Vocal Pedagogy I, 2 credit hours
Principles of correct vocal production, including anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and vocal mechanism, study of acoustics and resonance, diction, and vocal health. Study and application of exercises and other methods designed to promote freedom and efficiency in singing. Study of methods of diagnosing vocal problems and teaching correct vocal production.

363 Organ Literature, 2 credit hours
Survey of repertoire for the organ, from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

366 Survey of the Piano Teaching Literature, 2 credit hours
Survey of teaching literature ranging from elementary pedagogical materials to pedagogical considerations in advanced literature. Prerequisites: MUS 266 and 267. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 266 is possible in special circumstances, subject to consent of the instructor.

367 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy, 2 credit hours
Further study through seminars, observations, and limited, supervised teaching experiences. Prerequisite: MUS 366. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 267 is possible in special circumstances, subject to consent of the instructor.

371 Christian Worship and Song I, 1 credit hour
Audio-visual survey of the Judeo-Christian traditions of congregational worship, hymns and chants, as evolved in the history of the Christian Church. Includes field trips to synagogues and churches.

381 Brass Pedagogy, 2 credit hours
Basic principles and techniques of brass performance. Includes selection and care of brass instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

382 Woodwind Pedagogy, 2 credit hours
Basic principles and techniques of woodwind performance. Includes selection and care of woodwind instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

383 Percussion Pedagogy, 2 credit hours
Basic principles and techniques of percussion performance. Includes selection and care of percussion instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

384 String Pedagogy, 2 credit hours
Basic techniques of performance, care, selection, and design principles of stringed instruments. Includes instructional materials and methods, as well as experience in peer teaching. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

385 Instrumental Techniques I, 1 credit hour
Basic principles and techniques of brass and percussion performance for the Vocal or Keyboard Music Education major. Includes basic instructional materials and methods, with opportunities for classroom observation and application of ability to use instruments as teaching tools.

386 Instrumental Techniques II, 1 credit hour
Basic principles and techniques of woodwind and string performance for the Vocal or Keyboard Music Education major. Includes basic instructional materials and methods, with opportunities for classroom observation and application of ability to use instruments as teaching tools.

391 Vocal Pedagogy II, 1 credit hour
Practicum to allow supervised hands-on teaching experience. Focus on methods for recognizing vocal faults, philosophies of teaching healthy vocal production, choosing of appropriate student repertoire, recognition of vocal dysfunction, and promotion of vocal health. Prerequisite: MUS 361.

401 Introduction to Music Teaching, 1 credit hour
Designed to acquaint pre-professionals with the music education profession. Observation of classrooms and case analyses will provide students a beginning pedagogical foundation for making professional career decisions regarding music teaching.

406 Teaching Music in the Elementary School, 3 credit hours
Materials and methods course to provide the Music Education major with the knowledge and basic, intermediate, and advanced skills necessary for teaching in the elementary school. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Upper Division Qualifying Exam and Piano Proficiency (MUP 290).

408 Evaluation in Music Education, 2 credit hours
The interrelation of teaching, learning, and evaluation in music education. Includes developing skills in interpreting standardized music test scores, evaluating the appropriateness of standardized tests, and developing the ability to utilize measurement data in making decisions regarding instructional needs. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Upper Division Qualifying Exam and Piano Proficiency (MUP 290).

415 Teaching of Music in the High School—General/Choral, 3 credit hours
Designed to prepare the general/choral Music Education major for intern teaching in the secondary school. Includes survey of appropriate literature, administrative techniques, and performance groups. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Upper Division Qualifying Exam and Piano Proficiency (MUP 290).

416 Teaching of Music in the High School—Instrumental, 3 credit hours
Designed to prepare the instrumental Music Education major for intern teaching in the secondary school. Includes a survey of appropriate literature, administrative techniques, and performance groups. Components of a well-rounded instrumental school music program are stressed, with emphasis on marching band, concert/symphonic band, jazz band, and beginner band. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Upper Division Qualifying Exam and Piano Proficiency (MUP 290).

420 Music Analysis, 2 credit hours
Music theory and music history coalesce in an intensive study of compositions selected from various genres and style periods. Prerequisites: MUS 213, 214, 341, and 342.

421 Composition I, 2 credit hours
Investigation of 20th-century techniques in musical composition. Emphasis on development of basic compositional craftsmanship. Prerequisites: MUS 213, 214, and 228.

422 Composition II, 2 credit hours
Continuation of MUS 421, which is a prerequisite.

441 Orchestration, 2 credit hours
Study of instrumentation, including history, ranges, and tonal characteristics of instruments. Includes elementary scoring for band and orchestra. Prerequisites: MUS 113 and 114.

445 Directed Teaching and Observation of Music at the Elementary and Secondary School Levels—General/Choral, 9 credit hours
Includes a weekly seminar to reflect on daily situations and problems in teaching. Prerequisites: MUS 406, 408, 415, and admission to the TEP.

446 Directed Teaching and Observation of Music at the Elementary and Secondary School Levels—Instrumental, 9 credit hours
Includes a weekly seminar to reflect on daily situations and problems in teaching. Prerequisites: MUS 406, 408, 416, and admission to the TEP.

447 Internship in Music, 3–6 credit hours
Supervised work experience in fields such as recording, music merchandising, church music, music therapy, instrument repair, and concert management. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and a 2.5 or higher GPA.

462 Wind and Percussion Literature, 2 credit hours
Survey of literature appropriate to the major performing area of the instrumentalist.

463 Vocal Literature I, 2 credit hours
Survey of literature for the solo voice. Prerequisites: MUS 133, 134, 233, 234.

464 Vocal Literature II, 2 credit hours
Survey of literature for the solo voice. Prerequisite: MUS 463.

466 Practicum in Piano Pedagogy I, 1 credit hour
Practical application through supervised teaching experiences. Prerequisite: MUS 367.

467 Practicum in Piano Pedagogy II, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: MUS 466.

469 Piano Literature I, 3 credit hours (WR)
Piano literature from the Baroque to the present. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

470 Piano Literature II, 3 credit hours (WR)
Continuation of MUS 469. Prerequisite: MUS 469.

490 Directed Independent Study In Composition, 1–4 credit hours
Individualized creative projects for various performing media. Prerequisites: MUS 211 and 213, with a grade of B or better in each, and consent of instructor.

491 Directed Independent Study In Music, 1–6 credit hours
Designed to provide opportunity for intensive and independent inquiry in areas of music that lie outside the scope of other undergraduate classes.

492 Directed Independent Study In Music Ed, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide further study into issues and challenges that can arise in the classroom.

495 Basic Conducting, 2 credit hours
Basic baton techniques and score reading. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Piano Proficiency (MUP 290). Corequisite: MUS 341.

496 Choral Conducting, 2 credit hours
Choral rehearsal techniques and literature. Prerequisite: MUS 495.

497 Instrumental Conducting, 2 credit hours
Study of instrumental rehearsal techniques and literature. Prerequisite: MUS 495.

Music, Applied (MUP)

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100 Piano Fundamentals, 1 credit hour
Continuation of MUS 110, with emphasis on basic and music theory skills. Prerequisite: MUS 110.

117 Class Voice for Non-Majors, 1 credit hour
Fundamental vocal-performance skills for non-music majors. Emphasis is on acquisition of basic vocal technique, including musicianship skills. Open to non-music majors as an elective.

118 Class Guitar, 1 credit hour
For students with little or no prior guitar instruction. Emphasis on acquisition of basic guitar technique and musicianship skills, including reading skills. Open to music majors and non-majors as an elective.

119 Class Piano for Non-Majors, 1 credit hour
For non-majors with little or no prior musical experience. Emphasis on learning the piano keyboard, reading music, and the basic elements of music. Open to non-music majors as an elective.

121 Class Strings, 1 credit hour
For students with little or no prior instruction. Emphasis on acquisition of basic technique (violin or cello) and musicianship skills, including reading skills. Open to music majors and non-majors as an elective.

127 Class Voice, 1 credit hour
Fundamental vocal-performance skills for the instrumental Music Education major. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

129 Class Piano I, 1 credit hour
For Music majors who are not keyboard principals, and for non-music majors with consent of instructor. Emphasis is on acquisition of basic keyboard techniques, keyboard harmony, sight reading, and transposition. Prerequisite: MUP 100 or passing score on piano placement exam; concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 111.

130 Class Piano II, 1 credit hour
Continuation of MUP 129, with emphasis on harmonization, rudimentary improvisation, open-score reading, and further development of technical proficiency, keyboard harmony, and transposition. Prerequisites: MUP 129 and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 113.

229 Class Piano III, 1 credit hour
Continuation of MUP 130, with emphasis on improvisation, harmonization from lead sheets and figured bass, open-score reading, and accompanying. Prerequisites: MUP 130 and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 211.

230 Class Piano IV, 1 credit hour
Continuation of MUP 229, with emphasis on refinement of keyboard technique, improvisation, harmonization, open-score reading, and further development of performance and accompanying skills. Successful challenge of piano proficiency exam is required to complete course. Prerequisites: MUP 229 and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 213.

234 Piano Proficiency Review, 1 credit hour
This music elective is designed to provide additional reading and performance experience for students preparing to pass MUP 290. Summer term only.

290 Piano Proficiency, 0 credit hours
Examination of proficiency in keyboard skills for Bachelor of Music degree candidates with a concentration in performance, music education, or composition, and primary in any instrument other than keyboard. This course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Students are allowed two attempts at the exam. Those who do not pass the exam after two attempts cannot pass the course. Those who do not pass the course must re-enroll in keyboard study before enrolling in MUP 290 again. Passing MUP 290 is a requirement for graduation. Corequisite: MUP 230 or consent of instructor.

490 Senior Recital, 0 credit hours
Solo public performance of musical literature appropriate for major area.

Music, Applied Private Lessons for non-majors (MUP)

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126 Elective Voice, 1–2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.

136 Elective Keyboard, 1–2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.

146 Elective Woodwind, 1–2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.

156 Elective Brass, 1–2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.

166 Elective Percussion, 1–2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.

176 Elective Strings, 1–2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Audition and consent of instructor.

Music, Applied Private Lessons for music majors and minors (MUP)

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The following numbers apply to all four levels of Applied Private Lessons for music majors and approved music minors. Each level may be taken twice for 1–4 credit hours. Study at the 100 level requires consent of instructor. Study at the 200 level requires consent of instructor and two semesters of 100-level study. Study at the 300 level requires successful completion of MUS 113, successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, consent of instructor, and two semesters of 200-level study. Study at the 400 level requires consent of instructor and two semesters of 300-level study.

20 Voice
31 Harpsichord
32 Organ
33 Piano
41 Flute
42 Oboe
43 Clarinet
44 Bassoon
45 Saxophone
51 Horn
52 Trumpet
53 Trombone
54 Euphonium
55 Tuba
61 Percussion
75 Guitar

Music Ensembles for music majors, minors, and non-majors (MUP)

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101 Chamber Choir, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

102 University Chorus, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

103 Concert Choir, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

104 Opera Workshop, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

105 Wind Ensemble (Concert Band), 0–1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

106 Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

107 Saxophone Quartet, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

108 Accompanying, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

109 Chamber Music Ensemble, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

111 Brass Quintet, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

112 Woodwind Quintet, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

113 Guitar Ensemble, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

114 Percussion Ensemble, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

115 Clarinet Choir, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

116 Jazz Combo, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

122 Pep Band, 0–1 credit hour
This music ensemble, for music majors and non-majors, provides music for home games of the UM men’s basketball team.

123 Drum Circle, 1 credit hour
Improvisational drumming in a group setting, for non-majors and majors.