Music (MUS) Courses for Graduate Students Only
MUS 602. Introduction to Research in Music and Music Education.
Materials, techniques, and procedures for research in music and music education. 2 credits SUM, ALT.
MUS 603. Opera Theatre.
Performance of scenes, one-act and full-scale operas. Prereq.: consent of instructor. 1-2 credits F, S.
MUS 604. Analytical Techniques
Methods of analyzing Western music of 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Prereq.: MUSM 404/504 2 credits S, ALT.
MUS 605. Elementary Music Education.
Major contemporary methods of teaching music in grades K-8. 2 credits F, ALT.
MUS 606. Secondary Music Education.
An examination of the music program in secondary school, including philosophies and methods. 2 credits F, ALT.
MUS 607. Psychology of Music.
Perspectives on music learning
and musical intelligence, including assessment of musical aptitude and achievement. 2 credits S, ALT.
MUS 608. Curriculum Development in Music Education.
Philosophical and
historical study of the problems of music education curricular development with
emphasis on current practices. 2 credits S, ALT.
MUS 609. Score Preparation.
Analyzing
and preparing scores for rehearsal and performance with vocal and instrumental
ensembles. Includes orchestration study. 2 credits SUM, ALT.
MUS 611. Music History.
of music of specified periods in Western music history. Two different sections of course required for degree. Section 1 – Antiquity to Renaissance; Section 2 – Baroque/Rococo; Section 3 – Classic/Romantic; Section 4 – 20th/21st Centuries; Section 5 – Music of the Americas. 2 credits S, SUM.
MUS 617. History of Wind Band Literature.
Historical, social and stylistic
trends unique to the wind band and its music. Educational resources and programming
ideas for school bands. 3 credits F, ALT.
MUS 618. Choral Literature.
Choral scores and
composers of different styles and eras from the Medieval period to the present.
Analytical skills and program building. 3 credits F, ALT.
MUS 619. Orchestral Literature.
Orchestral music from the Baroque to the present. Educational resources and programming
ideas for school orchestras. 3 credits DEMAND.
MUS 620. Choral Conducting I.
Review of
basic conducting techniques. Study of advanced techniques, expressive gesture,
score analysis and rehearsal techniques through preparing and conducting of choral
works. 2 credits F, ALT.
MUS 621. Choral Conducting II.
Continuation of advanced conducting
techniques, score analysis and preparation for the choral conductor. Prereq.: 620. 2 credits S, ALT.
MUS 622. Instrumental Conducting I.
Conductor's role, expressive conducting techniques, band and orchestral repertoire and literature sources, programming, score mechanics, reading, formats, and terminology. 2 credits F, ALT.
MUS 623. Instrumental Conducting II.
Score study processes, rehearsal techniques, conducting performance, procedures for self-evaluation and improvement. Prereq.: 622. 2 credits S, ALT.
MUS 625. Seminar in Music Education.
Research and discussion of
latest developments and innovations in music education. Prereq.: 602. 2 credits DEMAND.
MUS 627. Practicum in Class Piano.
Supervised teaching of class piano to undergraduates who have limited or no class piano experience. 1 credit F, DEMAND.
MUS 628. Advanced Piano Pedagogy.
Basic problems and techniques in teaching advanced piano repertoire. Performance practices of historical periods. History of piano pedagogy. Prereq.: MUSE 530 and 531 or equivalent experience. If required, prereqs count as electives in the program. 2 credits F, DEMAND.
MUS 632. Piano.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 633. Organ.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 634. Harpsichord.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 635. Percussion.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 636. Voice.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 637. Violin.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 638. Viola.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 639. Cello.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 640. Bass.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 641. Trumpet.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 642. French Horn.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 643. Trombone/Euphonium.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 644. Tuba.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 645. Flute/Piccolo.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 646. Clarinet/Bass Clarinet.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 647. Saxophone.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 648. Bassoon.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 649. Oboe/English Horn.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 2-3 credits F, S.
MUS 652. Chamber Music Performance.
Study and performance of chamber music. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 1 credit F, S.
MUS 654. Major Performing Organization.
Participation and leadership in rehearsals and performances of Concert Choir, Orchestra, or Wind Ensemble. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 credits. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 1 credit F, S.
MUS 662. Piano.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 663. Organ.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 664. Harpsichord.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 665. Percussion.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 666. Voice.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 667. Violin.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 668. Viola.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 669. Cello.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 670. Bass.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of instructor. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 671. Trumpet.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 672. French Horn.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 673. Trombone/Euphonium.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 674. Tuba.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 675. Flute/Piccolo.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 676. Clarinet/Bass Clarinet.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 677. Saxophone.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 678. Bassoon.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 679. Oboe/English Horn.
May be repeated. Prereq.: consent of adviser. Audition required. 3 credits F, S.
MUS 680. Seminar in Piano Pedagogy Research.
Student research projects at all levels of piano pedagogy. Prereq.: MUSM 530, 531. 2 credits DEMAND.
MUS 696. Masters Seminar.
Composition of exit documents (revised course projects and synthesis paper) and preparation for final oral examination. ARRANGED. 1 credit
MUS 698. Creative Work.
Arranged. 1-6 credits
MUS 699. Thesis.
Arranged. 1-6 credits
