Theory (MUST)
1111 Sight-Singing and Dictation (2-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 1116)
Experience in aural recognition of tone relations through sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard activities. Corequisite: MUST 1313. Prerequisite: MUST 1312.
1112 Sight-Singing and Dictation (2-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 1117)
Experience in aural recognition of tone relations through sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard activities. Corequisite: MUST 1314. Prerequisites: MUST 1313 and MUST 1111.
1311 Fundamentals (3-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 1311)
Functional experiences in the basic fundamentals of music with simple melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic activities; one through four-part singing and dictation. Open to all.
1312 Fundamentals (3-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 1312)
Functional experiences in the basic fundamentals of music with simple melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic activities; one through four-part singing and dictation. Open to all.
1313 Music Theory and Essentials of Acoustics (3-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 2311)
The combination, transmission, and effects of musical sounds, utilizing symbols. The logic of order in music as exemplified in acoustics, overtone series, scales, diatonic harmony, rhythm, melody writing, non-harmonic devices, and simple modulation. Corequisite: MUST 1111. Prerequisite: MUST 1312.
1314 Music Theory and Essentials of Acoustics (3-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 2312)
The combination, transmission, and effects of musical sounds, utilizing symbols. The logic of order in music as exemplified in acoustics, overtone series, scales, diatonic harmony, rhythm, melody writing, non-harmonic devices, and simple modulation. Corequisite: MUST 1112. Prerequisites: MUST 1313 and 1111.
1315 Introduction to Electronic Music (3-2)
Creating sounds with digital synthesis. Computer controlled digital synthesizers. Tape recording of music. May be repeated once for credit.
2111 Sight Singing and Dictation (2-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 2116)
Continuation of MUST 1112. Corequisite: MUST 2313. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112.
2112 Sight Singing and Dictation (2-0)
(Common Course Number MUSI 2118)
Continuation of MUST 1112. Corequisite: MUST 2314. Prerequisites: MUST 2313 and MUST 2111.
2219 Introduction to Composition (2-0)
Traditional and contemporary styles of composition with an emphasis on small forms. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
2313 Harmony (3-0)
Continuation of melodic and harmonic dictation and part writing; harmonic analysis and simple forms; seventh chords; altered chord, keyboard practice. Corequisite: MUST 2111. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112.
2314 Harmony (3-0)
Continuation of melodic and harmonic dictation and part writing; harmonic analysis and simple forms; seventh chords; altered chord, keyboard practice. Corequisite: MUST 2112. Prerequisites: MUST 2313 and MUST 2111.
2316 Introduction to Commercial Music (3-0)
Topics may include any of the following: historical and theoretical aspects of structures used in the commercial music industry. Time formats, MIDI programming, combining live and synthetic elements. Introduction to Recording Techniques. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
3215 Analytical Processes in Music (2-0)
Detailed study of the logic of musical structure as exemplified in representative works of all historical periods. Introduction to graphic analysis. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112.
3216 Theory Seminar (2-0)
An upper level course which exposes the student to a wide variety of traditional and contemporary analytical and compositional thought. Includes counterpoint, advanced analysis, orchestration, non-western music, choral arranging, etc. Intended for theory/composition majors, but may be taken by all upper level music students. May be repeated for credit three times. Prerequisite: MUST 3215.
3218 Composing and Arranging Instruments and Voice (2-0)
Techniques for writing idiomatically for various performing forces. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112.
3315 Advanced Electronic Music (3-2)
Digital and analog synthesis of music. Computer control of MIDI systems. Sound sampling and manipulation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUST 1315.
3316 Commercial Music Composition (3-0)
Study of commercial composition. Topics may include any of the following: scoring for small and large ensembles as well as for various electronic media. Study of modern musical styles and traditional hybrids. Analysis of commercial music from radio and television to film scores. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUST 2316 and instructor approval.
3317 Applied Audio Production (3-0)
Advanced study of recording techniques and post-audio production. Topics may include advanced MIDI programming, live instruments, microphone techniques. Includes artistic and business theories and how they apply to production. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUST 2316.
3319 Advanced Composition (3-0)
Advanced study of composition with increasing emphasis on contemporary techniques and larger forms. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUST 2219 and admission to the theory/composition curriculum as a major or equivalent.
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