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    Music
    1. General Information
    2. Applied Music (MUSA) Courses
    3. Ballet (MUSB) Courses
    4. Music Education (MUSE) Courses
    5. Literature and History (MUSL) Courses
    6. Theory (MUST) Courses
     

    Applied Music (MUSA)

    Ensemble: Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Lab Stage Band, Ballet Corps, Chorale, Chorus, Orchestra, Guitar, and small chamber groups are maintained. These organizations are open to all students who wish to enjoy the performance of a great variety of music. On special occasions each year several organizations are combined in large productions including operas, ballets, and oratorios. Home concerts and concert tours are a part of the program. Consent of the instructor is required for some ensemble courses, and all may be repeated for credit.

    1102 Golddiggers (0-6)
    A course for women in dancing, twirling, pom pom, and marching activities; participation in football shows and other public appearances. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission by try-out only.

    1140 Ballet Folklorico (1-0)
    This course explores the performance aspects of ballet Folklorico. Open to all through audition.

    1141 Band Literature (0-0-3)
    A study of selected works in the field of band literature. May be repeated for credit.

    1142 Mariachis (1-0)
    This course explores the performance aspects of the mariachis. Participants must be able to perform on one of the mariachi instruments. Open to all through audition. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    1143 Band (0-0-3)
    May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    1144 Orchestra (0-0-3)
    May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    1145 University Chorale (0-0-3)
    May be repeated for credit.

    1146 Lab Band (0-0-3)
    May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    1147 Ballet Ensemble (0-0-10)
    Performing techniques and participation in the University Ballet Corps. Ballet majors are required to participate for eight semesters and/or each semester in attendance. May be repeated for credit. Open to all through audition.

    1149 Jazz Guitar Ensemble (0-0-2)
    May be repeated for credit.

    1151 Choral Literature (0-0-3)
    A study of selected works in the field of choral literature. May be repeated for credit.

    1155 University Chorus (0-0-3)
    A mixed singing organization open to all students interested in any kind of choral work. Audition is not required. Oratorios and operas are presented with orchestral accompaniment, occasionally in combination with the University Chorale. Open to all. May be repeated for credit.

    1161 String Orchestra Literature (0-0-3)
    A study of selected works in the fields of orchestra literature. May be repeated for credit.

    1265 Chamber Music and Accompanying (0-0-3)
    Reading of music and study of selected works characteristic of the performing group. May be repeated for credit.

    Group Instruction: Credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument or elective. Open to all students with permission of instructor.

    1251 English Diction and Repertory (2-0)
    Introduction to English singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

    1252 Italian/Spanish Diction and Repertory (2-0)
    Introduction to Italian and Spanish singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

    1271 Piano Class I (0-3)
    Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    1272 Piano Class II (0-3)
    Prerequisite: MUSA 2171. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    1273 Voice Class (2-0)

    1274 Voice Class (2-0)
    1280 Beginning Guitar Class (0-0-2)

    An introduction to beginning techniques of classical and folk guitar styles with emphasis on note reading. Open to all.

    2251 German Diction and Repertory (2-0)
    Introduction to German singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

    2252 French Diction and Repertory (2-0)
    Introduction to French singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

    2253 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
    Exploration through active participation of the aspects of stage production peculiar to music Theatre, styles and techniques of acting with music, stage directing problems in treating a musical score, and rudimentary technical production. Brief survey of literature for the musical stage appropriate to public school, community, and television productions. May be repeated for credit.

    2254 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
    Exploration through active participation of the aspects of stage production peculiar to music theatre, styles and techniques of acting with music, stage directing problems in treating a musical score, and rudimentary technical production. Brief survey of literature for the musical stage appropriate to public school, community, and television productions. May be repeated for credit.

    2271 Piano Class III (0-3)
    Prerequisite: MUSA 1272. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    2272 Piano Class IV (0-3)
    Prerequisite: MUSA 2271. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    2280 Intermediate Guitar Class (2-0)
    Continued work on the classical techniques and literature of the guitar. Prerequisite: MUSA 1280 or instructor approval.

    2375 Secondary Instruments I (3-0)
    A study of instrumental technique and pedagogy for teachers and conductors. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    2376 Secondary Instruments II (3-0)
    A study of instrumental technique and pedagogy for teachers and conductors. Prerequisite: MUSA 2375. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    3253 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
    Continuation of MUSA 2253. May be repeated for credit.

    3254 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
    Continuation of MUSA 2254. May be repeated for credit.

    3331 Beginning Conducting Techniques (3-0)
    Techniques of conducting and organizing vocal and instrumental ensembles. Baton techniques, score reading, interpretation, rehearsal techniques, and literature of various ensembles. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112.

    3333 Advanced Conducting Techniques (3-0)
    Continued study of conducting begun in MUSA 3331. Prerequisite: MUSA 3331.

    3371 Advanced Piano Class (3-0)
    Study of standard solo and duo repertoire for piano. Prerequisite: Department approval. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

    4293 Pedagogy of Voice (2-0)
    Methods of voice development through voice-building and song literature. The study of psychological and physiological vocal problems, including the changing voice, the monotone and registers of all voice classifications. Attention also given to training voices for choral singing and solo performance. Prerequisites: Senior standing in music or equivalent vocal study and experience; MUSA 3391, MUSA 1251-MUSA 1252, and MUSA 2251-MUSA 2252, and instructor approval.

    Individual Instruction: Placement auditions are required on the major and secondary instruments. Students who demonstrate adequate proficiency on any required instrument or voice will be encouraged to substitute other courses outside of the music area. Students will perform before the music faculty at the close of each semester. The audition at the close of the second year also determines admission to upper-division courses. For full description of the course of study for any applied music course, consult the Music Department Handbook, which is available in the department office.

    Students are expected to study on campus with members of the University music faculty. Performance majors must present a full graduation recital approved by the music faculty. Music Education majors must present a partial recital.

    Consent of the instructor is required for all individual instruction.

    1091 Student Recital Lab (0-0-1)
    Lab for MUSA 1291, MUSA 1391, MUSA 3291, and MUSA 3391. Required of all students registered in these courses. May be repeated for credit. Graded Pass/Fail.

    1281 Individual Instruction (0-0-6)
    For non-majors, as a secondary instrument, and for students needing preparatory study. One thirty-minute lesson and five practice hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

    1291 Individual Instruction (0-0-6)
    Lower-level applied lessons for Music Education and Theory/Composition majors. One thirty-minute lesson and five practice hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

    1381 Individual Instruction (0-0-10)
    For non-majors, as a secondary instrument, and for students needing preparatory study. Two thirty-minute lessons and nine practice hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

    1390 Individual Instruction (0-0-3)
    Private lessons for those preparing for entry into music major curriculum. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

    1391 Individual Instruction (0-0-10)
    Lower-level applied lessons for Music Education, Performance, and Theory/Composition majors. Two thirty-minute lessons and nine practice hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

    3291 Individual Instruction (0-0-6)
    Upper-level applied lessons for Music Education and Theory/Composition majors. One thirty-minute lesson and five practice hours per week. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

    3391 Individual Instruction (0-0-10)
    Upper-level applied lessons for Music Education and Theory/Composition majors. Two thirty-minute lessons and nine practice hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

    Repertory Class: Repertory classes offer the student performance experience and added instruction in technique and literature in a two-hour class. These courses must be taken concurrently with an appropriate Individual Instruction class. All repertory classes may be repeated for credit.

    1192 Piano Repertory (0-0-2)
    May be repeated for credit.

    1194 Guitar Repertory (0-0-2)
    May be repeated for credit.

     

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