ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Heuser, Leinberger, McMillan, Tredway, Wilson

Orchestra/Band Instruments: (19 hours in concentration; minimum 128 hours for degree)

2 semesters MUSA 1265 4

15 hours electives 15

Junior year, half recital; Senior year, full recital

Keyboard Instruments: (20 hours in concentration; minimum 129 hours for degree)

2 semesters MUSA 1265 4

4 hours voice study 4

12 hours electives 12

Junior year, half recital; Senior year, full recital

Keyboard Performance Pedagogy: (23 hours in concentration; minimum 128 hours for degree)

2 semesters MUSA 1265 4

6 hours Psychology: PSYC 1301 plus 3 hours from

PSYC 2302, PSYC 2304, PSYC 2306,

or PSYC 2310 6

4 hours voice study, class or private 4

3 semesters MUSE 4394 9

Junior year, half recital; Senior year, full recital

Diction: MUSA 1251, MUSA 1252,

MUSA 2251, and MUSA 2252 8

Pedagogy: MUSA 4293 2

Foreign language, 1401 4

Junior year, half recital; Senior year, full recital

2 semesters MUSA 1148 or MUSA 1149 6

2 semesters MUSA 1381

(Classical or Jazz Guitar as secondary instrument) 6

Junior year, half recital; Senior year, full recital

MUSA 1147 every semester in residence

(minimum 8 hours) 8

2 semesters chorus MUSA 1155 2

THEA 1313 3

MUSL 1221-22 4

MUST 1311 3

MUSA 1271-72 4

MUSL 3243-44 4

MUSB 4344 3

8 hours foreign language 1401-1402; French

preferred 8

12 hours electives 12

(137 hours for degree)

English/Humanities from Core*% 9

COMM 1301 or 1302* 3

HIST 1301-1302* 6

POLS 2310-2311* 6

Math from Core* 3

Science from Core* 6

Institutionally Designated Option from Core* 3

Social/Behavioral Science from Core* 3

Visual/Performing Arts course from Core*+ 3

Total Core Hours 42

MUSL 1221-1222+ 4

ENGL 23__ or above 3

Education Courses: MUSE 3336, 4333; RED 3342,

SCED 3317; EDPC 3300; TED 4697 21

Academic Requirements total: 70 hours if MUSL

*indicates Core requirement which must be passed

with grade of "C" or better

+may be used to fill Visual/Performing Arts Core

requirement above; if so used, must be passed with

a grade of "C"

%English/Humanities portion of Core must include

a sophomore literature class to meet state

certification requirements

Music Major (70 hours; minimum 137 hours in degree)

Music Theory: MUST 1313/111, 1314/1112,

2313/2111, 2314/2112, 3215 or 3218, 1315 21

Music Lit/History: 2 semesters from MUSL

3219, 3220, 3221, 3222, 3228 4

Applied Music: All certification candidates must

have a minimum 9 hours of either a band/orchestra

instrument or of voice

Instrumental/vocal lessons: 4 semesters MUSA

1391; 3 semesters MUSA 3391 21

MUSA 3331, 3333 6

Area specific applied courses: 10

Instrumental: MUSA 2375-76; 2 semesters

1265 or 4 semesters MUSA 1148 or 1149

Vocal: MUSA 1251-2, 2251-2; MUSE

4293

Major ensemble participation every semester

(minimum 8 hours) 8

Recital attendance (MUSA 1091) every

semester

Piano proficiency to level of 2272 0-8

Senior year, half recital

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.

This course explores the performance aspects of ballet Folklorico. Open to all through audition.

A study of selected works in the field of band literature. May be repeated for credit.

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.

May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

May be repeated for credit. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

May be repeated for credit.

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.

May be repeated for credit.

A study of selected works in the field of choral literature. May be repeated for credit.

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.

A study of selected works in the fields of orchestra literature. May be repeated for credit.

Reading of music and study of selected works characteristic of the performing group. May be repeated for credit.

Introduction to English singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

Introduction to Italian and Spanish singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

Prerequisite: MUSA 2171. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

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

Introduction to German singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

Introduction to French singing diction and its application through selected repertory.

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.

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.

Prerequisite: MUSA 2271. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

Continued work on the classical techniques and literature of the guitar. Prerequisite: MUSA 1280 or instructor approval.

A study of instrumental technique and pedagogy for teachers and conductors. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

A study of instrumental technique and pedagogy for teachers and conductors. Prerequisite: MUSA 2375. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

Continuation of MUSA 2253. May be repeated for credit.

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.

Continued study of conducting begun in MUSA 3331. Prerequisite: MUSA 3331.

Study of standard solo and duo repertoire for piano. Prerequisite: Department approval. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Private lessons for those preparing for entry into music major curriculum. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.

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.

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.

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.

May be repeated for credit.

May be repeated for credit.

Basic ballet techniques combining the methods of the Russian Cechetti and French schools. Sections open to all students meet three days a week. Sections open to Ballet majors meet five days a week.

Basic ballet techniques combining the methods of the Russian Cechetti and French schools. Sections open to all students meet three days a week. Sections open to Ballet majors meet five days a week.

Continuation of MUSB 1342 with more advanced work in the creative aspects of dance movements. Prerequisite: MUSB 1342 or instructor approval.

Continuation of 1342 with more advanced work in the creative aspects of dance movements. Prerequisite: MUSB 1342 or instructor approval.

Continuation of 2342; advanced techniques with increased emphasis on certain creative aspects of dance movements. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Continuation of 2342; advanced techniques with increased emphasis on certain creative aspects of dance movements. Prerequisites: MUSB 2342 or equivalent, junior standing, and instructor approval.

Interpretation of national dancing; fundamentals and techniques of jazz dance. May be repeated for credit.

Interpretation of national dancing; fundamentals and techniques of jazz dance. May be repeated for credit.

For students wishing to study ballet as a principal performance medium. Concentrated study including points and adagio work. Admission is by audition only. Prerequisite: MUSB 3342.

For students wishing to study ballet as a principal performance medium. Concentrated study including points and adagio work. Admission is by audition only. Prerequisite: MUSB 3342.

Principles of development, rehearsal, and execution of ballet choreography. Prerequisite: MUSB 3342.

Pre-adolescent growth and development as the basis of procedures in the teaching of music in the elementary grades. Designed to meet the needs of the special music teacher. The child voice, its development and classification. Introduction of notation, song materials, rhythm bands, appreciation methods, and creative music for children. For Elementary School Music majors. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112.

The study of the adolescent growth and development, and related procedures in the teaching of music in the upper level grades and in high school. Choral and instrumental music materials, organization of ensembles, teaching of music appreciation and theory; correlation and integration with the entire school curriculum; public school type music as it is related to the life and needs of a community. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112.

The student may receive individual instruction and guidance in the area in which a specific need is demonstrated. Credit may be received in the elementary or secondary school field. Prerequisites: Six hours of Education, six hours of Music, senior standing, or equivalent background as determined by the instructor and chairman of the department.

Materials and methods for beginning, elementary, intermediate, and advanced piano students. Emphasis on both class and private instruction. Observation and internship included. May be repeated for credit.

A general survey of the history of music in the Western world, including some discussion of the music of non-western cultures. Emphasis on skills needed for oral and written communication about music. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

A general survey of the history of music in the Western world, including some discussion of the music of non-western cultures. Emphasis on skills needed for oral and written communication about music. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

A survey of music and its roots in Western civilization. Emphasis on music listening skills as well as relationships between music and other arts and society. Performance of live and recorded music offered to class. No musical background is assumed. Open to all.

A survey of Mexican musical development including Pre-conquest Mayan, Aztec, colonial, and 20th century periods as well as the Mariachi and folk styles. Representative literature demonstrated by guest artists and recordings. Open to all.

A study of the styles, performers, and composers of American Jazz music, beginning with the evolution of early jazz styles which combine English, Spanish, and French folk songs with African tribal rhythms, and continuing to the present. Guest artists and audio-visual aids are used. Open to all.

Music history and style from the fall of Rome through 1600. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

Music history and literature from 1600 to 1750. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

Music history and literature from 1770 to 1830. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

Music history and literature in the nineteenth century. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112; MUSL 1221 and MUSL 1222.

The history and literature of music in the twentieth century. Prerequisites: MUST 1314, MUST 1112, MUSL 1221, and MUSL 1222.

The history and literature of music from varying perspectives. Prerequisites: MUST 1314, MUST 1112, MUSL 1221, and MUSL 1222.

An upper-level course designed to explore changing topics in World Music in depth. Intended for upper level music majors, but may be taken by others with instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

The evolution of ballet, choreographic styles and traditions, significant artists and their contributions, and contemporary ballet. Prerequisite: MUSB 2342.

The evolution of ballet, choreographic styles and traditions, significant artists and their contributions, and contemporary ballet. Prerequisite: MUSB 2342.

General introduction to the relationships between music and culture with special emphasis upon the music of Asians, Africans, and Native Americans. Listening and ethnomusicological activities. Open to all.

An investigative course designed to promote a greater awareness of the role music plays in contemporary life along the U.S./Mexico border, with special attention to folk and popular styles. Supervised field research will be emphasized in which each student is encouraged to relate music to his personal interest and/or major field. No musical background is assumed.

Experience in aural recognition of tone relations through sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard activities. Corequisite: MUST 1313. Prerequisite: MUST 1312.

Experience in aural recognition of tone relations through sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard activities. Corequisite: MUST 1314. Prerequisites: MUST 1313 and

MUST 1111.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creating sounds with digital synthesis. Computer controlled digital synthesizers. Tape recording of music. May be repeated once for credit.

Continuation of MUST 1112. Corequisite: MUST 2313. Prerequisites: MUST 1314 and MUST 1112.

Continuation of MUST 1112. Corequisite: MUST 2314. Prerequisites: MUST 2313 and MUST 2111.

Traditional and contemporary styles of composition with an emphasis on small forms. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Techniques for writing idiomatically for various performing forces. Prerequisites: MUST 2314 and MUST 2112.

Digital and analog synthesis of music. Computer control of MIDI systems. Sound sampling and manipulation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUST 1315.

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.

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.

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.