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A study of techniques, styles and trends with an emphasis on show design (music arranging, drill writing, and administration) as it relates to the contemporary marching ensemble. A combination of lecture and laboratory instruction will be utilized. Prereq: Consent of instructor.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

This course is a prerequisite for Choral Musicianship (MUS 401/MUS 402) and Instrumental Musicianship (MUS 411/MUS 412). The course will develop basic conducting technique, acquaint the student with appropriate terminology, develop interpretive skills and gesture vocabulary.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Prior to admission to 300- and 400-level classes, students are assessed by a cohort of music faculty. The assessment includes a review of academic progress, and a presentation or performance before the music faculty. For more information, please see your academic advisor.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

This writing-intensive course focuses on the repertory of Western Music from prehistory through 1800. It examines the ways that culture and patronage impacted music developments, and focuses on techniques appropriate to research, including finding, evaluating, and using sources.

Prerequisites:

ENG 101, MUSC 131

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music Minor

This writing-intensive course focuses on the repertory of Western Music from 1800 to the present. It examines the ways that culture and patronage impacted music developments, and focuses on techniques appropriate to research, including finding, evaluating, and using sources.

Prerequisites:

ENG 101, MUS 131

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) Performance | Music Minor

Musical styles of western culture prior to 1800. There is a particular focus on developing the skills for teaching the content in K-12 teaching.

Prerequisites:

MUS 231, MUS 232, ENG 101

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Musical styles of western culture after 1800. There is a particular focus on developing the skills for teaching the content in K-12 teaching.

Prerequisites:

MUS 231, MUS 232, ENG 101

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) Performance

This course is part of the instrumental music education degree program. It focuses on the pedagogy of teaching individual or groups of instruments.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12)

Explore the musics of the world and the cultures that they came from. Participation in off-campus musical events (concert/celebration/festival) required.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective | Diverse Cultures - Gold

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12)

This course explores the role of women composers, performers, educators and administrators in Western art music.

Graduation Requirements:

Diverse Cultures - Purple

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

Prepare for, and participate in, a musical tour. Destinations will vary with each offering, and may include international experiences. Prior to travel, class sessions will deal with the music and culture of the destination. There will be additional travel expenses associated with the class.

Prerequisites:

ENG 101

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

Part 1 of a three-course sequence in instrumental music education methods.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12)

Part 1 of a three-course sequence in choral music education methods.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12)

This pedagogical ensemble is part of the music education sequence, and this course allows students to focus on the skills needed for successful conducting in school music settings.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12)

This pedagogical ensemble is part of the music education sequence, and this course allows students to focus on the skills needed for successful conducting in school music settings.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12)

In this course music majors will learn how to market themselves, create their own brand and lay the groundwork for their post-college careers. The course will cover the basics of self-assessment, bio writing, resume building, networking, self-promotion, professional communications and presentations, e-portfolios, social media and other strategies used by professional musicians.

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

The Seminar in Music Careers is a broad overview of the exciting opportunities available to graduates interested in pursuing various careers within the music space. Sectors discussed will include the record industry, publishing and licensing, live entertainment, hospitality, education, non-profit organizations, and more. Class discussions will focus on balancing the types of jobs available while working with students to understand how to match their interests and abilities to appropriate opportunities. Additionally, students will also develop their own professional digital profiles to prepare for various career paths. Personal websites, social-media, and profiles on major job-sharing platforms like LinkedIn will be utilized.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

Electronic Orchestration is a course that explores electronic sound design, synthesis, and production techniques.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

Kindergarten and elementary grades. For elementary education majors only.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

Required of all music education majors. Techniques and methods leading to licensure to teach General Music K-12. Music majors only.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12)

Required of all music education majors. Techniques and methods leading to licensure to teach General Music in grades 6-12. Music majors only.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

This pedagogical ensemble is part of the music education sequence, and this course allows students to focus on the skills needed for successful teaching in school music settings.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA) | Music Education (BS) Instrumental/General Music (K-12) | Music Education (BS) Vocal/General Music (K-12)

Applying the International Phonetic Alphabet to song texts in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Music (BA)

An intensive examination of the music of Western Civilization from 1450-1600.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

An intensive investigation of the music written from 1600-1750.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications