2021-2022 Course List

Instrumental music education majors only. Emphasis on pedagogical methods and techniques of individual instruments.

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.

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.

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.

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, MUS 131 

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

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

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

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

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

Diverse Cultures:

Gold

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

Diverse Cultures:

Purple

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

This course is designed to acquaint and give specific knowledge with regards to managing a concert production, working with promoters, finding artists, and creating and negotiating contracts.

Variable subjects dealing with topics and issues in the music industry.

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

Digital Music Composition is a course designed to explore the analytical structure of songs: from their conception to production. Students examine a variety of songs, and participate in songwriting, production, and analytical exercises.

Goal Areas:

GE-06, GE-08

Diverse Cultures:

Gold

Kindergarten and elementary grades. For elementary education majors only.

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

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

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.