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Music (Undergraduate) All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser. MUS 4000
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MUS 1010 - Supplemental Music Theory Practice
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Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Supplemental instruction in basic music theory concepts covered in MUS 1011 or 1012, including diatonic harmony, intervals, triads, seventh chords, diatonic analysis, and basic voice leading. Activity 2 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 2 units. Graded CR/NC
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MUS 1011 - Theory and Musicianship I
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Corequisites: MUS 1021, MUS 1031. Basic diatonic harmony, including intervals, triads, seventh chords, diatonic analysis, non-chord tones, and basic voice leading; melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation, and sight singing. Lecture: meets 2 hours per week, Activity: meets 2 hours per week.
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MUS 1012 - Theory and Musicianship II
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Prerequisites: MUS 1011. Corequisites: MUS 1022, 1032. Continuation of diatonic analysis, modulations to closely related keys, tonal chromaticism, and recognition of basic musical structures. Including aural analysis and dictation, sight singing melodies with increasing musical complexity. Lecture: meets 2 hours per week, Activity: meets 2 hours per week.
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MUS 1021 - Musicianship Lab I
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Co-requisites: MUS 1011, 1031. Supplemental laboratory instruction and practice in fundamental musicianship skills, including identification of intervals, chords, function, melodic dictation, rhythm reading and rhythm dictation in simple and compound meters. Sight-singing of diatonic melodies. Lab. Meets 3 hours per week.
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MUS 1022 - Musicianship Lab II
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Prerequisites: MUS 1021. Corequisites: MUS 1012, 1032. Supplemental laboratory instruction and practice in rhythm reading and dictation in simple and compound meters with syncopation and hemiola; melodic and harmonic dictation with some chromaticism and modulations. Sight-singing of diatonic melodies with some chromaticism. Lab. Meets 3 hours per week.
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MUS 1031 - Class Piano Instruction I
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Prerequisite: Ability to read music. Level 1 class instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 1032 - Class Piano Instruction II
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Prerequisite: MUS 1031 or equivalent. Level 2 class instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 1151 - Strings
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Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1152 - Strings
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree program. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1161 - Woodwinds
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Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1162 - Woodwinds
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. Maybe repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1171 - Brass
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Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1172 - Brass
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1181 - Percussion
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Prerequisite Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1182 - Percussion
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1191 - Applied Music: Commercial Music
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Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Private instruction in the ever-evolving use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1192 - Applied Music: Commercial Music
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Prerequisite: For students in the BM degree program. Students admitted by audition only. Private instruction in the use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1351 - Voice
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Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1352 - Voice
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, anti pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1451 - Piano
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Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1452 - Piano
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. Students admitted by audition only. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 1500 - Music in World Culture
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This course examines the music of many different world cultures in terms of function, style, genre, instruments, performers, and individual works.
GE C1
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MUS 1510 - Classical Music in Western Culture
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Introduces the student to the major styles, genres, and forms of Western classical music within the context of the many cultures in which it developed.
GE Block C1
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MUS 1520 - The Roots of Rock and Pop Music in American Culture
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This class traces the historical significance of popular music in the United States with an additional emphasis on its place in contemporary society, culture, and diverse communities.
GE C1
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MUS 1530 - Opera as Culture
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Introduces the student to the diverse ways in which opera mirrors the culture from which it springs.
GE C1
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MUS 1560 - Jazz in American Culture
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Study of different eras and styles of Jazz in the United States and the social forces that shape it.
GE LD C1
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MUS 1570 - Musical Expressions of the Latino Communities in the USA
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Study of Latino musical expressions in the United States and the social forces that shape them.
GE LD C1
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MUS 1600 - Music Fundamentals
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Appreciation of the elements of music common to the major world cultures, including music literacy with emphases on harmony, melody, rhythm, timbre, texture, music reading and basic theory. Meets 3 hours weekly.
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MUS 1880 - Introduction to Music: Music Technology I
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Prerequisite: Music major or minor standing. Introductory class in computer usage, computer sequencing, computer notation, MIDI and synthesizer basics, and other music software and hardware. Lecture 2 hours.
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MUS 1910 - Introduction to Music in the Schools
(1)
Prerequisite: Music major or minor standing. Introduction to choral, instrumental, and general music teaching techniques. Philosophy, foundations and current approaches to music education are explored. Includes observation in area elementary and secondary schools. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 2011 - Theory and Musicianship III
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Prerequisites: MUS 1012. Corequisites: MUS 2021, 2031. Extended harmonies, modulations to foreign keys, non-functional tertian harmony. Emphasis on structural and harmonic analysis; aural analysis and dictation of aforementioned topics, sight singing melodies with increasing complexity. English writing component (analysis) included. Lecture: meets 2 hours per week, Activity: meets 2 hours per week.
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MUS 2012 - Theory and Musicianship IV
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Prerequisites: MUS 2011. Corequisites: MUS 2022, 2032. Post-tonal harmony and compositional techniques. English writing component included. Continued aural analysis and dictation of chromatic, tonal music, sight singing melodies with increasing complexity. Introduction to aural analysis and dictation of post-tonal compositional techniques. Lecture: meets 2 hours per week, Activity: meets 2 hours per week.
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MUS 2021 - Musicianship Lab III
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Prerequisites: MUS 1022. Corequisites: MUS 2011, 2031. Supplemental laboratory instruction and practice in rhythm reading and dictation in simple, compound, and uneven meters; melodic and harmonic dictation with chromaticism and modulations. Sight-singing of chromatically altered and modulating melodies in various meters; sung improvisation. Lab. Meets 3 hours per week.
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MUS 2022 - Musicianship Lab IV
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Prerequisites: MUS 2021. Corequisites: MUS 2012, 2032. Emphasis on rhythm reading and dictation in uneven meters and with metric modulations; melodic and harmonic dictation with chromaticism and modulations. Sight-singing of chromatically altered and/or modulating melodies in various meters. Introduction to post-tonal techniques. Lab. Meets 3 hours per week.
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MUS 2031 - Class Piano Instruction III
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Prerequisite: MUS 1032 or equivalent. Third semester instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 2032 - Class Piano Instruction IV
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Prerequisite: MUS 2031 or equivalent. Fourth semester class instruction in piano, including scales, chords, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and repertoire. Activity 2 hours
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MUS 2033 - Piano Proficiency Examination
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Required of all music majors prior to graduation. This requirement may be fulfilled by either completing the class-piano sequence through MUS 2032 or by passing MUS 2033. Graded CR/NC.
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MUS 2151 - Strings
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Prerequisite: MUS 1151 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2152 - Strings
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1152 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2161 - Woodwinds
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Prerequisite: MUS 1161 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2162 - Woodwinds
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1162 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2171 - Brass
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Prerequisite: MUS 1171 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2172 - Brass
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1171 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2181 - Percussion
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Prerequisite: MUS 1181 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2182 - Percussion
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1182 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2191 - Applied Music: Commercial Music
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Prerequisite: MUS 1191 or jury examination. Private instruction in the ever-evolving use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2192 - Applied Music Commercial Music
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1191 or jury examination. Private instruction in the ever-evolving use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2300 - Elementary Voice Instruction
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Primarily for students not majoring in music. Technique of voice production, study of song interpretation, emphasis upon recreational singing, some attention to elementary musicianship and remedial problems. Activity 4 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2341 - Diction for Singers I: Italian, English, Spanish
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Introduction to International Phonetics Alphabet: its symbols, sounds, and its application to Italian, English and Spanish language through lectures, listening, speaking, translating and transcribing song texts.
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MUS 2342 - Diction for Singers II: German and French
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Prerequisite: MUS 2341. Thorough study of phonemes of German and French language via phoneticization (I.P.A.), vocalization, and interpretive expression of text. Application to song and operatic repertoire with open-class recital at conclusion of semester. Lecture 1 hour, Acitivity 2 hours.
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MUS 2351 - Voice
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Prerequisite: MUS 1351 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2352 - Voice
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1352 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2451 - Piano
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Prerequisite: MUS 1451 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2452 - Piano
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 1452 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 2630 - Introduction to Composition
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Prerequisites: MUS 1012, 1022 or instructor approval. Rudimentary skill in music composition including short works for instrumental duo and accompanied voice. Introduction to recent compositional practices. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units. Lecture 2 hours.
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MUS 2701 - History of Western Classical Music (Medieval to Baroque)
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Prerequisites: MUS 1012, MUS 1022, and either MUS 1500 or MUS 1510 or MUS 1520 or MUS 1560 or MUS 1570. Survey of musical style in classical music from ancient Greece to the end of the Baroque. Emphasis on understanding the function of music within its culture.
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MUS 2702 - History of Western Classical Music (Classical to Modern)
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Prerequisites: MUS 1012, MUS 1022, MUS 2701. A survey of musical style in classical music from the eighteenth century to the modern day. Emphasis on understanding the function of music within its culture.
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MUS 3088 - Performance as Service in the Real World I
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Co-requisite: MUS 3400 Junior Recital or MUS 4870 Senior Project Theories and concepts from civic engagementsociology and the music business inform this examination of the value of music in contemporary society. Students explore issues of identity, diversity, culture, and meaning while participating in community service. Each student will prepare repertoire to perform in recital and be able to offer the same repertoire in several other venues for the specific purpose of public good; with emphasis on schools, churches, health and wellness venues, and non-traditional venues. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3121 - String Methods
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Prerequisites: Music Major status. Development of performance proficiencies on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Emphasis on instrument pedagogy. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3122 - Woodwind Methods
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Prerequisites: Music Major status. Development of performance proficiencies on flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon. Emphasis on instrument pedagogy. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3123 - Brass Methods
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Prerequisites: MUS 1011, MUS 1012, MUS 1021, MUS 1022. Development of performance proficiencies on all brass instruments. Emphasis on instrument pedagogy. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3124 - Percussion Methods
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Prerequisites: Music Major status. Development of performance proficiencies on all major concert percussion instruments. Drum set and world percussion will be introduced. Emphasis on instrument pedagogy. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3125 - Guitar Methods
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Prerequisites: Music Major status. Development of performance proficiencies on classical guitar. Emphasis on instrument pedagogy. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3151 - Strings
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Prerequisite: MUS 2151 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3152 - Strings
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 2152 or jury examination. ` Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and harp. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3161 - Woodwinds
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Prerequisite: MUS 2161 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3162 - Woodwinds
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 2162 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. Maybe repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3171 - Brass
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Prerequisite: MUS 2171 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3172 - Brass
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 2172 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3181 - Percussion
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Prerequisite: MUS 2181 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3182 - Percussion
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 2182 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of snare drum, mallet instruments, multiple percussion, timpani, and Latin percussion. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3191 - Applied Music - Commercial Music
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Prerequisite: Students admitted by audition only. Private instruction in the ever-evolving use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units.
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MUS 3192 - Applied Music - Commercial Music
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Prerequisite: For students in the BM degree program. Students admitted by audition only. Private instruction in the use of today’s music technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3209 - Symphonic Band
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Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation and performance of standard and contemporary literature of the symphonic band. Meets minimum of 4 hours weekly. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
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MUS 3219 - Orchestral Performance and Practice
(1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent by audition. Exploration in standard symphonic orchestral repertoire, performance practice, and audition preparation. Meets up to 4 hours per week. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
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MUS 3259 - Accompanying Ensemble
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Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Preparation and public performance of standard and contemporary ensemble literature, which includes a keyboard instrument. Activity 3 hours
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MUS 3269 - Concert Choir
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Prerequisite: Instructor Consent Through Audition. Concert Choir is an auditioned choral ensemble that performs standard choral literature and contemporary choral works. Activity 3 hours. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.
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MUS 3279 - University Chorus
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University Chorus is a large choral ensemble that performs standard choral literature and contemporary choral works. Activity 3 hours.
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MUS 3301 - Vocal Pedagogy I
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Open to music majors and minors only. Principles of correct vocal production development through lecture and demonstration with laboratory experience in solo singing. Analysis by class members and instructor. Lecture 1 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
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MUS 3302 - Vocal Pedagogy II
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Prerequisite: MUS 3301. Comparative analysis of theories of vocal production as applied to the child voice, changing voice, and mature voice; study of the literature for each category.
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MUS 3351 - Voice
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Prerequisite: MUS 2351 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3352 - Voice
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS 2352 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of voice. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3371 - Song Literature I: French and Spanish
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Survey of French and Spanish language song literature in all periods of music history. Emphasis on student performances of representative selections. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3372 - Song Literature II: German, English, Italian
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Prerequisite:. MUS 3371. Survey of German,English, and Italian song literature in all periods of music history. Emphasis on student performances of representative selections. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3400 - BM Junior Recital
(0) units)
Prerequisite: Consent of major professor. Junior level standing in applied music study. Corequisites: One of the following: MUS 3152, 3162, 3172, 3182, 3192, 3352, 3452. Performance of a 30 minute Junior Recital.
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MUS 3451 - Piano
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Prerequisite: MUS 2451 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3452 - Piano
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Prerequisite: For students in BM degree programs. MUS2452 or jury examination. Instruction in technique, repertoire, literature, and pedagogy for students of piano. May be repeated to maximum of 4 units.
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MUS 3500 - Women in Music
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Prerequisites: Completion of Block A and B4; an additional course from Block B; one course each from Blocks C and D. The roles of women as composers, performers, conductors, theorists, and musicologists, and businesspeople in the music industry. Focus on issues of 20th and 21st century women working and creating in a broad range of musical styles, genres, and practices, particularly in the cross-contexts of feminism, race, and ethnicity.
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MUS 3520 - History of American Rock and Pop Music
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Prerequisite: MUS 2021. Development of American rock & pop from the 19th century to the present with an emphasis placed on the impact on contemporary society, culture, and diverse communities.
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MUS 3580 - Music of the Oppressed in Latin America
(3)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Basic Subjects and at least one course each from blocks B, C, and D. Analysis of musical expressions within a social, political and historical context, that were created by oppressed groups in Latin America and Latinos in the United States.
UD GE C; (d)
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MUS 3620 - Orchestration and Arranging
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Prerequisite: MUS 2012, MUS 2022. Study of instrumentation (clefs, ranges, transpositions, acoustical properties, strengths and limitations of the instruments of the orchestra), notation conventions, and fundamental principles of writing for instruments in combination.
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MUS 3660 - Commercial Harmony
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Prerequisites: MUS 2012, MUS 2022. Theoretical foundations of commercial music styles from folk to rock to jazz, including notation, chord progressions, voice leading, melody, and rhythm. Analysis, composition, dictation, ear training and keyboard skills.
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MUS 3671 - Jazz, Rock, and Pop Piano I
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Prerequisites: MUS 2032 or consent of instructor. Study of jazz, rock, and popular piano styles and idioms; pentatonic and blues scales; playing from lead sheets and chord charts. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3672 - Jazz, Rock, and Pop Piano II
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Prerequisites: MUS 3671 or consent of instructor. Study of jazz, rock, and popular piano styles and idioms; pentatonic and blues scales; playing from lead sheets and chord charts. Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3681 - Jazz Improvisation I
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Prerequisites: MUS 1012, MUS 1022. Basic improvisation technique, including scales, chords, simple harmonic progressions, and standard blues literature characteristic of jazz idiom. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3682 - Jazz Improvisation II
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Prerequisite: MUS 3681. Continuation of development of improvisational techniques with emphasis on standard jazz literature. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3800 - Beginning Conducting
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Prerequisites: MUS 2012 and MUS 2022. Discussion of the conductor’s role and responsibilities; Basic study of baton techniques, audiation, score study, expressive gestures and performance practice utilizing suitable choral and instrumental literature. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.
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MUS 3840 - Introduction to Music Composition for Media
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Prerequisites: MUS 2021 and MUS 3660. Introduction to the techniques of contemporary commercial songwriting and composing music for film, television, and gaming. Lecture 2 hours.
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MUS 3860 - Introduction to Recording
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Introduction to the fundamentals of recording, including: the physics of sound, transducers, gain structure, routing and processing, effects, and the basics of mixing. History of recording technology. Lecture 1 hour, Activity 2 hours.
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