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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed below are all active courses in the course inventory. Students should refer to the Class Schedule or the appropriate academic department to inquire about course offerings.
 
  

  • MUAV 113 - Applied Voice Study: Secondary Instrument (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction as a secondary instrument.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 112.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUAV 114 - Applied Voice Study: Secondary Instrument (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction as a secondary instrument.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 113.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUAV 125 - Applied Voice Study for Non-Music Majors (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for non-music majors.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUAV 201 - Applied Voice Study (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 102 and permission of department head.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 202 - Applied Voice Study (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 201.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 203 - Applied Voice Study (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 202.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 204 - Applied Voice Study (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 203.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 211 - Applied Voice Study: Secondary Instrument (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction as a secondary instrument.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 112.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUAV 212 - Applied Voice Study: Secondary Instrument (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction as a secondary instrument.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 211.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUAV 213 - Applied Voice Study: Secondary Instrument (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction as a secondary instrument.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 212.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUAV 214 - Applied Voice Study: Secondary Instrument (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction as a secondary instrument.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 213.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUAV 301 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 202 and permission of department head.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 302 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 301.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 303 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 302.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 304 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 303.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 311 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 202 and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUAV 312 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 311.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUAV 313 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 312.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUAV 314 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 313.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUAV 401 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 302 and permission of department head.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 402 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 401.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 403 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 402.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 404 - Applied Voice Study: Music Education (Lab. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction for students concentrating in music education.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 403.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUAV 411 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 312 and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUAV 412 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 411.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUAV 413 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 412.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUAV 414 - Applied Voice Study: Vocal Performance (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Private applied vocal instruction.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUAV 413.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUED 226 - Introduction to Music Education in a Diverse Society (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Music education program in the multicultural classroom. Historical, philosophical, and aesthetic foundations of music education, and fundamental principles of teaching, learning, organization, child abuse regulations, and administration in a diverse setting. Directed observation, practical experience and oral critiques.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUED 226 and EDUC 204 or SPED 204.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 1 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours
  

  • MUED 320 - Teaching Music in Elementary School for Diverse Learners, Grades K-5 (Lec. 3, Lab.1, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Overview of curriculum, methods, materials, activities, and teaching techniques in elementary music education, including diverse learning characteristics. Grades K-5.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 and MUED 226.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 1 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours
  

  • MUED 324 - Teaching Instrumental Music in Secondary School, Grades 6-12 (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Curriculum, methods, materials, activities, and teaching techniques used in secondary instrumental music education, grades 6-12.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 110, EDUC 200, and MUED 320.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 1 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours
  

  • MUED 326 - Teaching Vocal Music in Secondary School, Grades 6-12 (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Curriculum, methods, materials, activities, and teaching techniques used in secondary vocal music education, grades 6-12.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 110, EDUC 200, and MUED 320.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 1 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 15 hours
  

  • MUED 411 - Teaching Band and Orchestra Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Survey and analysis of instrumental music for large and small wind bands and orchestras of all types and levels.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 308.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUED 414 - Teaching Choral Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Survey and analysis of choral music for large and small ensembles of all types and levels

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 308.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUED 425 - Classroom Management and Organization in the Elementary/Secondary Music Education Classroom and Field Experience (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Classroom management and organization of the music program including curriculum and physical environment. Observation and teaching music in the instrumental or vocal classroom setting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUED 425 and MUED 422. Prerequisite(s) to student teaching and must be scheduled during the semester prior to student teaching.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (MUED 324 or MUED 326); functional performance ability on one wind, string, or percussion instrument or in voice as appropriate to the area of concentration, demonstrated through completed coursework or diagnostic testing; and pedagogical skill sufficient to teach effective use of wind, string, and percussion instruments or the voice, as appropriate to the area of concentration, demonstrated through completed coursework or diagnostic testing.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 60 hours
  

  • MUED 442 - Directed Observation and Student Teaching (Cr. 9 or 12)

    Description
    Minimum of 270 clock hours in student teaching with at least 180 of these in actual teaching and substantial portion of the 180 hours in teaching on an all-day basis.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in music education only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200, completion of all methods courses (C or higher), passing scores on the Praxis content-specific exam and Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching exam, and permission of Director of Student Teaching and Professional Education Services (ST/PES).

    Cr. 9 or 12

    CAP NYF
  

  • MUED 470 - Student Teaching Residency I (Cr. 3)

    Description
    Designed for undergraduate baccalaureate music education candidates. Director of Student Teaching determines school schedules. The residency and accompanying seminars include opportunities to synthesize content from all previous coursework, including designing, implementing, and assessing instruction; student motivation and engagement; professionalism; and collaboration with colleagues and families. The teacher candidate is an active participant in the PK-12 school community through close observation of the mentor teacher, collaborative practice with the mentor teacher, and/or supervised independent practice. Concepts and skills learned in EDUC 469 (Field Study Project); EDUC 471 (Seminar-Student Teaching Residency I); and EDUC 351 (Educational Measurements) are a particular focus in this residency; however, the resident engages in all content areas.

    Notes
    Student Teaching Residency I (MUED 470) and Student Teaching Residency II (MUED 472) must be taken in consecutive semesters.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 300 and permission of department head.
    Corequisite(s): EDUC 351, EDUC 469, and EDUC 471.

    Cr. 3

    Field Experience Per Bulletin 996, candidates must spend a minimum percentage of the residency school site’s instructional time each week engaged in residency activities. The term “instructional time” for the purpose of the residency is based on the start and dismissal times for PK-12 students at the school in which the residency is occurring. Percentage requirements vary by major.
  

  • MUED 472 - Student Teaching Residency II (Cr. 3)

    Description
    This culminating, full-time clinical residency will place the teacher candidate in an assigned, accredited public school site. Close collaboration between the candidate and mentor teacher will occur in a variety of ways, including the candidate taking the role of lead teacher. The candidate will assume responsibility for all functions of the classroom, including overall design and implementation of instruction and assessment in all curricular areas, maintenance of a productive classroom environment tailored to the needs of diverse learners, communication with colleagues and families, and integration of technology to improve student learning. Knowledge and skills concerning assessment, data, and use of specific instructional strategies for identified needs are practiced, and the teacher candidates evaluate these practices in light of class and individual academic achievement. Seminar (EDUC 473) accompanies Residency II. The teacher candidate is an active participant in the PK-12 school community through close observation of the mentor teacher, collaborative practice with the mentor teacher, and/or supervised independent practice. The resident engages in all applicable content areas.

    Notes
    Student Teaching Residency I (MUED 470) and Student Teaching Residency II (MUED 472) must be taken in consecutive semesters.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUED 470 (with a grade of C or better) and permission of department head.
    Corequisite(s): EDUC 473.

    Cr. 3

    Field Experience Per Bulletin 996, candidates must spend a minimum percentage of the residency school site’s instructional time each week engaged in residency activities. The term “instructional time” for the purpose of the residency is based on the start and dismissal times for PK-12 students at the school in which the residency is occurring. Percentage requirements vary by major.

    CAP
  

  • MUSC 100 - Fundamentals of Music (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Designed to help the beginning music student or those students with limited background in music theory. Focuses on the basic elements of music, including notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a music degree.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 101 - Music Theory I (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Fundamentals of notation, basic materials of diatonic music, basic analysis techniques, elementary melodic composition, and four-part chorale and keyboard style composition. Music notation software for use in assignments and composition projects.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 100 or passing grade on the Theory Diagnostic Test.
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 101L.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 101L - Ear Training/Sight Singing I (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Solfeggio system, ear training and sight singing in elementary tonal music, single melodic line dictation and error detection, simple improvisation techniques vocally and/or on student’s major instrument, and music dictation and drill software.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. Computer laboratory orientation.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 101.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 102 - Music Theory II (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Continuation of the principles and materials of diatonic music including analysis of compositions in various genre, single and two-part melodic composition and four-part chorale and keyboard style composition. Use of higher order notation software in writing assignments and composition. Computer laboratory projects required.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 101 and MUSC 101L.
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 102L.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 102L - Ear Training/Sight Singing II (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Solfeggio system applied to diatonic music and related non-harmonic tones; ear training in diatonic vocabulary including single melodic line, two-part, and simple four-part dictation and error detection; improvisation techniques vocally and/or on student’s major instrument. Music dictation and drill software. Computer laboratory assignments and projects required.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 102.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 113 - Principles of Music I (Lec. 2, Lab 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Fundamentals of notation, basic materials of diatonic music, basic analysis techniques, elementary melodic composition, and four-part chorale and keyboard style composition. Initial orientation and instruction in the use of music notation software for use in assignments and composition projects. Solfege system, ear training and sight singing in elementary tonal music, single melodic line dictation and error detection, simple improvisation techniques vocally and/or on student’s major instrument, and music dictation and drill software.Computer laboratory orientation.  

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 113 and (MUSC 101 and MUSC 101L).

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Music Theory Diagnostic Exam or MUSC 100.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 123 - Beginning Guitar Chording for Non-Music Majors (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Beginning group instruction in guitar chording for non-music majors.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 128 - Diction for Singers I (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Phonetic diction and its application to English and Italian.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 129 - Diction for Singers II (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Phonetic alphabet and its application to lyric diction in German and French.

    Notes
    For Music-Music Education-Vocal Grades K-12 Concentration, Music-Performance-Voice Concentration, and Music [Voice] minor students only.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 135 - Beginning Classical Guitar for Non-Music Majors (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Group instruction in beginning classical guitar techniques and repertoire.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 123 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 190 - Recitals and Concerts (Lab. 2, Cr. 0)

    Description
    Performance practices and literature learned through participation in weekly performance seminar.

    Notes
    For music majors only. Students must enroll and earn a grade of S for 6 semesters.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 0
  

  • MUSC 200 - Admission to Upper-Division Major Performance Study (Cr. 0)

    Description
    Majors in any performance degree concentration must successfully pass an admission to upper-division major performance study board.

    Notes
    For music majors only. Should be taken in the same semester as MUAI 202, MUAP 202, or MUAV 202.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (MUAI 201, MUAP 201, or MUAV 201) and permission of department head.

    Cr. 0
  

  • MUSC 201 - Advanced Music Theory I (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Principles and materials of chromatic tonal music including analysis of chromatic compositions in various genre, two- and three- art advanced melodic composition, advanced four-part chorale and keyboard style composition. Continued use of higher order notation software in writing assignments and composition. Computer laboratory projects required.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 102 and MUSC 102L.
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 201L.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 201L - Advanced Ear Training/Sight Singing I (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Mastery of solfeggio system in the diatonic vocabulary; classical and jazz/popular music application; introduction of chromatic materials and modulation; mastery of ear training in diatonic vocabulary including four-part dictation and error detection; improvisation techniques vocally and/or on student’s major instrument. Use of high order music dictation and drill software. Computer laboratory assignments and projects required.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 201.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 202L - Advanced Ear Training/Sight Singing II (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Mastery of chromatic materials and modulation with solfeggio system; introduction of tertian and modal materials; advanced four-part dictation and error detection; improvisation techniques vocally and/or on students major instrument. High-order music dictation and drill software. Computer laboratory assignments and projects required.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 213 - Principles of Music II (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Continuation of the principles and materials of diatonic music including analysis of compositions in various genre, single and two-part melodic composition and four-part chorale and keyboard style composition. Use of higher order notation software in writing assignments and composition. Solfeggio system applied to diatonic music and related non-harmonic tones; ear training in diatonic vocabulary including single melodic line, two-part, and simple four-part dictation and error detection; improvisation techniques vocally and/or on student’s major instrument. Music notation, dictation and drill software. Computer laboratory assignments and projects required.

     

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 213 and (MUSC 102 and MUSC 102L).

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 113.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 214 - Principles of Music III (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Principles and materials of chromatic tonal music including analysis of chromatic compositions in various genre, two- and three- art advanced melodic composition, advanced four-part chorale and keyboard style composition. Continued use of higher order notation software in writing assignments and composition. Mastery of solfeggio system in the diatonic vocabulary; classical and jazz/popular music application; introduction of chromatic materials and modulation; mastery of ear training in diatonic vocabulary including four-part dictation and error detection; improvisation techniques vocally and/or on student’s major instrument. Use of high order music notation, dictation and drill software. Computer laboratory assignments and projects required. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 214 and (MUSC 201 and MUSC 201L).

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 213.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 215 - Music Appreciation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMUS 1013, Music Appreciation

    Description
    Basic elements and vocabulary of music; appreciation and understanding of diverse styles of music past and present; developing listening skills. Includes opportunities for experiencing music (recorded and/or live).

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 215 and MUSC 315.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Fine Arts
  

  • MUSC 218 - Music in Today’s Societies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    World music-cultures with emphasis on music’s use in religion, culture, and social organization.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 218 and MUSC 318.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Fine Arts
  

  • MUSC 223 - Lead Guitar (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Group instruction in the beginning techniques used by guitarists in commercial music groups.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 230 - Form and Analysis (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Written and verbal analysis of musical structures defined within their historical and stylistic contexts.

    Notes
    For music majors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 230 and MUSC 301.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 201 and MUSC 201L.

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2

    NYF
  

  • MUSC 251 - Introduction in Piano Pedagogy I (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Historical perspectives and survey of beginning methods for all ages of students. Observation of teaching in various settings required.

    Notes
    For music majors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 251 and MUSC 345.

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 253 - The History of Rock and Roll (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Survey of Rock and Roll from the 1920’s to today, with emphasis on influential artists, stylistic movements, and rock as a reflection of contemporary social-political values.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 253 and MUSC 353.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Fine Arts
  

  • MUSC 261 - Introduction to Music History and Literature (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Western and non-Western music history and literature through reading, directed listening and writing assignments. Development of aural and reasoning skills and analytic techniques with application to music literature.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 102 and MUSC 102L.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 281 - Percussion Instrument Class (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Group instruction in the pedagogy of percussion instruments with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach.

    Notes
    For music majors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 281 and MUSC 381.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 291 - Stringed Instrument Class (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Group instruction in the pedagogy of stringed and fretted instruments with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach.

    Notes
    For music majors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 291 and MUSC 391.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 308 - Conducting (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Basic conducting techniques; baton skills; terminology and transposition; problems of tempo, dynamics and articulation.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): [(MUSC 201 and MUSC 201L) or MUSC 214] and junior standing.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 311 - Professional Internship (Cr. 2)

    Description
    Practical, on-the-job experience in fields related to music performance. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hours awarded.

    Notes
    For music majors only. May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but only 4 credit hours may be applied toward a music degree.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 2

    INT
  

  • MUSC 312 - Tonal Counterpoint (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Tonal contrapuntal techniques through analysis and composition. High order notation software for composition practicum and ear training/sight singing of materials. Computer laboratory assignments required.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 201 and MUSC 201L.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 313 - Principles of Music IV (Lec. 2. Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Written and verbal analysis of musical structures defined within their historical and stylistic contexts. Mastery of chromatic materials and modulation with solfeggio system; introduction of tertian and modal materials; advanced four-part dictation and error detection; improvisation techniques vocally and/or on students major instrument. High-order notation, music dictation and drill software. Computer laboratory assignments and projects required.

     

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 313 and (MUSC 230 and MUSC 202L) or MUSC 301.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 214.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 322 - The Music of the Beatles (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Music, lyrics, recordings, production techniques, career strategy, social ramifications, and especially the technological impact of The Beatles.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 324 - American Popular Music (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Historical study of the development of popular music, including genres from 1900 through current trends in the pop idiom. Musical excerpts and video clips used to illustrate historical trends.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 327 - Music Technology in the Classroom and Studio (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to basic electronic technology currently in use in the music industry.

    Notes
    For music majors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 327 and MUSC 314.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): [(MUSC 201 and MUSC 201L) or MUSC 214].

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 330 - 20th Century Techniques and Materials (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Analysis and composition using the techniques and materials of twentieth-century and contemporary music including extended tertian and post-tonal materials and styles. Continued use of high-order music notation software for writing assignments and composition. Computer laboratory projects required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MUSC 330 and MUSC 202.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 201, MUSC 201L, and MUSC 230.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 333 - Piano Sight-Reading and Accompanying I (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Development of piano sight-reading and accompanying skills.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 334 - Piano Sight-Reading and Accompanying II (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Continued development of piano sight-reading and accompanying skills.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 333.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 337 - Advanced Piano Sight-Reading and Accompanying I (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Advanced development of piano sight-reading and accompanying skills.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 334.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 338 - Advanced Piano Sight-Reading and Accompanying II (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Continued development of advanced piano sight-reading and accompanying skills.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 337.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 361 - Brasswind Instrument Class (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Group instruction in the pedagogy of brasswind instruments with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 362 - Music History and Literature I: Antiquity through Pre-Classic Period (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Literature, composers, styles, and performance of Western and non-Western music from antiquity through mid-eighteenth century, using lecture, reading, and directed listening.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 362 and MUSC 243 or MUSC 343.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): [(MUSC 201 and MUSC 201L) or MUSC 214] and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 363 - Music History and Literature II: Classic Period through Present (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Literature, composers, styles, and performance of Western and non-Western music from mid-eighteenth century through the present, using lecture, reading, and directed listening.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 363 and MUSC 343 or MUSC 344.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): [(MUSC 201 and MUSC 201L) or MUSC 214] and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    NYF
  

  • MUSC 371 - Woodwind Instrument Class I (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Group instruction in the pedagogy of flute and clarinet with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 372 - Woodwind Instrument Class II (Lec. 1, Lab.1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Group instruction in the pedagogy of saxophone, bassoon, and oboe with a focus on proper tone, technique, and approach.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 380 - Symphonic Band (Cr. 1-2)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • MUSC 382 - Pep Band (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 385 - Woodwind Ensemble (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 388 - Brass Choir (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 389 - Percussion Ensemble (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 390 - Marching Band (Cr. 1-2)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • MUSC 392 - Vocal Pedagogy for the Music Education Major (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Basic principles of vocal production and the techniques used in training the young singer. Supervised practicum required.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 394 - Concert Chorale (Cr. 1-2)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • MUSC 396 - Orchestra (Cr. 1-2)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • MUSC 397 - Vocal Ensemble (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 398 - Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 399 - Junior Recital for Music Performance (Cr. 1)

    Notes
    For music majors only. Should be taken in the same semester as 302-level major instrument course.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): 301-level major instrument course and permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 401 - Vocal Arranging (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Arranging/transcription techniques as applied to varied vocal ensembles including capabilities of voices, text analysis, and appropriate notation. Notational software for writing assignments and composition. Computer laboratory projects required.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 312 or MUSC 313.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 402 - Instrumental Arranging (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Arranging/transcription techniques as applied to varied instrumental ensembles including capabilities of orchestral/band instruments and appropriate notation. Notational software for writing assignments and composition. Computer laboratory projects required.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 312 or MUSC 313.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 408 - Instrumental Conducting (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Theory and practice of conducting as applied to instrumental music.

    Notes
    For music majors only. Concurrent enrollment in an instrumental ensemble is recommended.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 308.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 410 - Choral Conducting (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Theory and practice of conducting as applied to choral music.

    Notes
    For music majors only. Concurrent enrollment in a choral ensemble is recommended.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 308.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 412 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Expands upon basic conducting patterns, gestures, and applications introduced in MUSC 308, Conducting. The emphasis will be to improve in-depth diagnostic score study, instrumental rehearsal techniques, and non-verbal conducting gesture. A wide spectrum of instrumental music for large and small wind bands and orchestras of all types and levels will be examined.

    Notes
    For students in the Multiple Levels Grades K-12 [Music-Instrumental]​, PBC program only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 308.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 415 - Music in the Twentieth Century (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Study of the literature, composers, styles, and performance of music in the twentieth century.

    Notes
    For music majors only. No duplicate credit for MUSC 415 and MUSC 515.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 416 - Choral Conducting and Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Expands upon basic conducting patterns, gestures, and applications introduced in MUSC 308, Conducting. The emphasis will be to improve in-depth diagnostic score study, choral rehearsal techniques, and non-verbal conducting gesture. A wide spectrum of vocal music for large and small choirs of all types and levels will be examined.

    Notes
    For students in the Multiple Levels Grades K-12 [Music-Vocal], PBC program only​.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 308.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 425 - Orchestral Music (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Major styles, genres, and composers of orchestral music from Bach to the present.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 230, MUSC 362, and MUSC 363.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
 

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