May 15, 2024  
2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Applied Music Courses

  
  • MUSC 3130 - String Techniques (1)


    The study of the fundamentals of bowing, fingering, construction, and care of string instruments, including fretted instruments. Not intended for string majors.
  
  • MUSC 3140 - Percussion Techniques (1)


    Fundamentals of care and minor repair; study of techniques of performance on most percussion instruments with emphasis on the snare drum.
  
  • MUSC 3145 - Introduction to Vocal Diction (1)


    Augmentation of applied voice study. Phonetics and diction for singers of English, Italian, German, and French vocal literature. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1400 - Applied Voice I (1) .
  
  • MUSC 3146 - Diction for Singers II (1)


    Augmentation of applied voice study. Phonetics and diction for singers of French and German vocal literature.
  
  • MUSC 3147 - Class Guitar for the Music Educator (1)


    An overview of fundamental guitar skills focusing on the classroom needs of music educators including the study of chords, chord progressions, simple accompaniment patterns, classroom repertoire of folk and popular songs, the development of playing techniques in order to be able to instruct K-12 beginners in learning introductory playing skills.
  
  • MUSC 3148 - Piano Accompanying I (1)


    Course designed to prepare music education students with piano skills enabling their ability to accompany in the K-12 classroom, particularly pertaining to elementary general music classes, and elementary, middle and high school choral settings.
  
  • MUSC 3149 - Piano Accompanying II (1)


    Continuation of Piano Accompanying I with an emphasis on advanced skills designed to prepare students to accompany K-12 elementary students, middle school or high school chorus students in classroom and performance situations.
  
  • MUSC 3150 - Folk Music (3)


    Folk music with emphasis upon that of the Southeastern United States. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1010 .
  
  • MUSC 3160 - Opera Workshop (3)


    An introduction to operatic performance to include acting, movement, and the staging of various operatic scenes.
  
  • MUSC 3200 - Applied Organ V (1)


    Pedal studies, major and minor scales, legato studies, little preludes and fugues of Bach, trios by Stainer, Rheinberger, and others; selected books of Guilmant, Mendelssohn, and other reputable composers. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3201 - Applied Organ VI (1)


    Pedal studies, major and minor scales, legato studies, little preludes and fugues of Bach, trios by Stainer, Rheinberger, and others; selected books of Guilmant, Mendelssohn, and other reputable composers. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3300 - Applied Violin V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced violin materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3301 - Applied Violin VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced violin materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3305 - Applied Viola V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3306 - Applied Viola VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3307 - Applied Cello V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced cello materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3308 - Applied Cello VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced cello materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3315 - Applied String Bass V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, and advanced string bass materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3316 - Applied String Bass VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, and advanced string bass materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3317 - Applied Harp (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate and advanced pedal harp materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3318 - Applied Harp (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate and advanced pedal harp materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3370 - Music History I (3)


    General study of the history of music. The course embodies an analytic approach to music of various periods and cultures. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2211.
  
  • MUSC 3380 - Music History II (3)


    General study of the history of music. The course embodies an analytic approach to music of various periods and cultures. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2211.
  
  • MUSC 3385 - History of Popular Music (3)


    An examination of American popular music from 1840 to present, which includes select performers, business persons, and technology, as well as significant political and social events that also impacted the development of popular music. Course includes listening and viewing examples. Required of all Music-Commercial Music majors. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 .
  
  • MUSC 3400 - Applied Voice V (1)


    The study of breath control and voice placement in tone production study of voice drills in voice placement, intonation, breathing, phrasing, and diction vocal techniques, and appropriate repertoire. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3401 - Applied Voice VI (1)


    The study of breath control and voice placement in tone production study of voice drills in voice placement, intonation, breathing, phrasing, and diction vocal techniques, and appropriate repertoire. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3500 - Applied Trumpet V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3501 - Applied Trumpet VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3505 - Applied French Horn V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3506 - Applied French Horn VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3515 - Junior Recital 0


    Student passed only upon successful completion of the public junior recital. Prerequisite: completion of applied courses and permission of major applied instructor and department Head. Required of all Commercial Music-Performance majors.
  
  • MUSC 3590 - Applied Guitar V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3591 - Applied Guitar VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3600 - Applied Trombone V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3601 - Applied Trombone VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3605 - Applied Euphonium V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3606 - Applied Euphonium VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3607 - Applied Tuba V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3608 - Applied Tuba VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3610 - Basic Studio (3)


    Practical experience in the recording studio and the study of basics, including rudimentary physics of sound, function of basic equipment, principles of microphone placement, and mixing down. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2610 . Same as COMM 3610 .
  
  • MUSC 3615 - Live Sound Reinforcement (3)


    Examination and application of current technologies and techniques involved in modern sound reinforcement. Topics include types of venues, and audio systems. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3610 - Basic Studio (3) 
  
  
  • MUSC 3700 - Applied Clarinet V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3701 - Applied Clarinet VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3705 - Applied Flute V (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00
  
  • MUSC 3706 - Applied Flute VI (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00
  
  • MUSC 3710 - Music Business and Law (3)


    Study of music licensing, intellectual property rights, infringement, contract construction and interpretation, royalty generation and distribution, and music publishing. Required of all Music-Commercial Music majors. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2710 .
  
  • MUSC 3800 - Applied Oboe V (1)


    The study of standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3801 - Applied Oboe VI (1)


    The study of standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3805 - Applied Bassoon V (1)


    The study of standard, intermediate, and advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3806 - Applied Bassoon VI (1)


    The study of standard, intermediate, and advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3810 - Flute Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3811 Flute Ensemble-zero credit (0). Course intended for flute majors, and students with proficiency on flute. Students are exposed to flute chamber literature form all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3815 - Clarinet Choir (1)


    MUSC 3820 Clarinet Choir-zero credit (0). Course intended for clarinet majors, and students with proficiency on clarinet. Students are exposed to clarinet literature form all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3816 - Saxophone Quartet (1)


    MUSC 3821 Saxophone Quartet-zero credit (0). Course intended for saxophone majors, and students with proficiency on saxophone. Students are exposed to saxophone chamber literature form all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3818 - Double-Reed Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3822 Double-Reed Ensemble-zero credit (0). Course intended for double reed majors and students with proficiency on double reeds. Students are exposed to appropriate literature from all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3819 - Woodwind Quintet (1)


    MUSC 3823 Woodwind Quintet-zero credit (0). Course intended for double reed, single reed, and French horn majors, and students with proficiency on listed instruments. Students are exposed to woodwind chamber literature form all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3830 - Trumpet Choir (1)


    MUSC 3831 Trumpet Choir-zero credit (0). Course intended for trumpet majors, and students with proficiency on trumpet. Students are exposed to trumpet chamber literature form all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. Rehearsals are to be arranged. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3835 - Horn Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3840 Horn Ensemble-zero credit (0). Course intended for French horn majors, ands students with proficiency on French horn. Students are exposed to trombone chamber literature from all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3836 - Trombone Choir (1)


    MUSC 3841 Trombone Choir-zero credit (0). Course intended for trombone majors, and students with proficiency on trombone. Students are exposed to trombone chamber literature form all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3837 - Tuba Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3842 Tuba Ensemble-zero credit (0). Course intended for tuba majors and students with proficiency on tuba. Students are exposed to tuba literature from all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3839 - Brass Quintet (1)


    MUSC 3843 Brass Quintet-zero credit (0). Course intended for brass majors, and students with proficiency on brass. Students are exposed to brass literature from all periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3850 - Percussion Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3851 Percussion Ensemble-zero credit (0). Course intended for percussion majors, and students with proficiency on percussion. Students are exposed to percussion literature from all periods and cultures. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3870 - Jazz Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3871 Jazz Ensemble-zero credit (0). Membership open to all University students by audition. Ensemble performs traditional and contemporary jazz. This course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3875 - Jazz Combo (1)


    MUSC 3876 Jazz Combo-zero credit (0). Membership open to all University students by audition. Ensemble performs traditional and contemporary jazz composed specifically for small jazz group. The course may not be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3890 - String Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3891 String Ensemble-zero credit (0). Open to students with proficiency on a string instrument and permission of instructor. Course included the study and performance of literature for chamber strings. This course may be used for large ensemble requirements. May be repeated up to eight hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3898 - Guitar Ensemble (1)


    MUSC 3899 Guitar Ensemble-zero credit (0). Course intended for guitar majors and student with proficiency on guitar. Students are exposed to guitar chamber literature from various periods and cultures. Admission by permission of the instructor. Rehearsals are to be arranged. May be repeated up to four hours of credit.
  
  • MUSC 3900 - Applied Saxophone V (1)


    The study of standard, intermediate, and advance materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 3901 - Applied Saxophone VI (1)


    The study of standard, intermediate, and advance materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4000 - Applied Percussion VII (1)


    An intensive study of elements of percussion techniques. Accent is on snare drum rudiments, bass drum and timpani, solo and ensemble materials for percussion, tuned percussion instruments, and recital literature in preparation for Senior Recital. Laboratory fee $100.00/course.
  
  • MUSC 4001 - Applied Percussion VIII (1)


    An intensive study of elements of percussion techniques. Accent is on snare drum rudiments, bass drum and timpani, solo and ensemble materials for percussion, tuned percussion instruments, and recital literature in preparation for Senior Recital. Laboratory fee $100.00/course.
  
  • MUSC 4010 - Internship (3)


    Onsite, hands-on experience in student’s area of specialization. To participate in an internship, student must have completed at least ten hours of Commercial Music courses and/or obtain permission of the Coordinator of Commercial Music, or Head of the Music Department. Student must be able to commit at least 15-20 hours per week for the internship. May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Required of all Commercial Music majors.
  
  • MUSC 4010 - Practicum in Arranging (2)


    Individual projects supervised by a practicing professional arranger. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and junior standing in Music.
  
  • MUSC 4100 - Applied Piano VII (1)


    Some of the works of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and others whose works are of equivalent technical value, together with purely technical materials including all major and minor scales, exacting materials requiring excellent musicianship, skills, and techniques. The study of advanced piano materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4101 - Applied Piano VIII (1)


    Some of the works of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and others whose works are of equivalent technical value, together with purely technical materials including all major and minor scales, exacting materials requiring excellent musicianship, skills, and techniques. The study of advanced piano materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4200 - Applied Organ V (1)


    Pedal studies, major and minor scales, legato studies, little preludes and fugues of Bach, trios by Stainer, Rheinberger, and others; selected books of Guilmant, Mendelssohn, and other reputable composers. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4201 - Applied Organ VI (1)


    Pedal studies, major and minor scales, legato studies, little preludes and fugues of Bach, trios by Stainer, Rheinberger, and others; selected books of Guilmant, Mendelssohn, and other reputable composers. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4210 - Form and Analysis I (3)


    A study of compositions in the smaller and larger forms. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2212 .
  
  • MUSC 4211 - 20TH/21ST Century Music (2)


    The study and analysis of 20th and 21st Century art music, its major trends, composers, and compositional devices. Begins with traditional tonality, continues with Neo-Classicism, atonal and serial works, electronic and avant garde styles, and post-minimalism. Also examines the importance of jazz, and accomplishments of African-Americans, and women composers. Keeps abreast of current developments in 21st Century music. Music forms to be studied include symphony, string quartet, opera, performance art, and film scores. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2212 .
  
  • MUSC 4220 - World Music (3)


    A study of world music with emphasis on the music of Africa, India, China, Indonesia and South America. Attention is given to the diversity music as influenced by geographical conditions, social and economic systems, values, beliefs, and ways of life. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2211.
  
  • MUSC 4240 - American Music I (3)


    MUS 4240 treats music from colonial times through Charles Ives; MUSC 4250  covers music from 1930 to the present. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 4250 - American Music II (3)


    MUSC 4240  treats music from colonial times through Charles Ives; MUSC 4250 covers music from 1930 to the present. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 4300 - Applied Violin VII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced violin materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4301 - Applied Violin VIII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced violin materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4305 - Applied Viola VII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4306 - Applied Viola VIII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4307 - Applied Cello VII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced cello materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4308 - Applied Cello VIII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced cello materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4310 - Orchestration (2)


    A systematic study and application of the techniques for using the capabilities of orchestral and band instruments in music composition. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2212 
  
  • MUSC 4315 - Applied String Bass VII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, and advanced string bass materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4316 - Applied String Bass VIII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, and advanced string bass materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4317 - Applied Harp (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate and advanced pedal harp materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4318 - Applied Harp (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate and advanced pedal harp materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4400 - Applied Voice VII (1)


    The study of breath control and voice placement in tone production study of voice drills in voice placement, intonation, breathing, phrasing, and diction vocal techniques, and appropriate repertoire. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4401 - Applied Voice VIII (1)


    The study of breath control and voice placement in tone production study of voice drills in voice placement, intonation, breathing, phrasing, and diction vocal techniques, and appropriate repertoire. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4410 - Arranging (3)


    Analysis of contemporary arranging styles, as well as production of musical arrangements for various ensemble configurations. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4310 .
  
  • MUSC 4450 - Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)


    An examination of how arts professions and arts economies operate and evolve, as well as how they interact within the larger economy. Students explore opportunities in smaller economic settings. Major project includes designing and executing an entrepreneurial project. Same as ART 4450  and COMM 4450 . Required of all Commercial Music majors. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3710 - Music Business and Law (3) .
  
  • MUSC 4500 - Applied Trumpet VII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4501 - Applied Trumpet VIII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4505 - Applied French Horn VII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
  
  • MUSC 4506 - Applied French Horn VIII (1)


    Instruction with standard, intermediate, advanced materials. Prerequisite(s): follow course sequence. Laboratory fee $100.00.
 

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