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MUST 101 - Basic Musicianship (2:2:0). |
Description: An introduction to and application of the basic elements of music with study of durational and pitch-related concepts through visual and aural means. May not count toward a music degree.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring. A grade of S or U will be assigned.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 103 - Basic Aural Skills (1:2:0). |
Description: An introductory course in aural skills for students who did not pass the Basic Music Skills Examination. May not count toward a music degree. Graded on an S/U basis.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 111 - Music Theory I (3). |
Description: An introduction to the basic concepts of music theory and the materials of music. Written and analytical applications.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: Passing score on the Music Theory Entrance Examination or successful completion of MUST 101.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 112 - Music Theory II (3). |
Description: A continuation of and expansion on the techniques and materials of MUST 111. Written and analytical applications.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 111 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Corequisites: MUST 114.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 113 - Aural Skills I (1:2:0). |
Description: A course to develop aural skills for music theory, sight singing, and ear training.
Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
Prerequisite: Music major or permission of the department chair.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 114 - Aural Skills II (1). |
Description: A course to develop aural skills for music theory, sight singing, and ear training. A continuation of MUST 113.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 113 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Corequisites: MUST 112.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 190 - Introduction to Music Education (1:2). |
Description: An introduction to the music education profession including historical perspectives, introductory philosophical perspectives, and career orientation.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 199 - General Music Elective |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 211 - Music Theory III (3). |
Description: An expansion of the techniques and materials of MUST 111-112 and their application to musical styles from Baroque through Romantic periods. Written and analytical applications.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 112 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
Corequisites: MUST 213.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 212 - Music Theory IV (3). |
Description: An expansion of the techniques and materials of MUST 211 and their application to musical styles from the Romantic to Contemporary periods. Written and analytical applications.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 211 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
Corequisites: MUST 214.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 213 - Aural Skills III (1). |
Description: A continuation of the aural skills begun in MUST 113-114.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 114 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Corequisites: MUST 211.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 214 - Aural Skills IV (1). |
Description: A continuation of aural skills from MUST 213.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 213 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Corequisites: MUST 212.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 217 - Jazz Theory (3). |
Description: An introductory course in jazz theory that involves the study of selected compositions and improvisations with emphasis on musical analysis and transcription.
Prerequisite: MUST 111 and 113, or permission of the instructor.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 235 - Diction for Singers: English & Italian (1:2). |
Description: An introduction to the principles and practices of English and Italian diction in singing.
Prerequisite: MUSA 112D.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 236 - Diction: French & German (1:2:0). |
Description: An introduction to the principles and practices of French and German diction in singing.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 237 - Diction for Choral Education Majors (1:2:0). |
Description: A course designed to give choral music education majors the opportunity to learn the basics of English, Italian, French and German diction.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 280 - Special Topics in Music (1) (2) (3). |
Description: A series at the 200-level for special courses offered by the Department of Music on a one-time basis.
Notes: Offered on demand.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 281 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
American Popular Music
Music Theory & Aural Skills III
Rock and Popular Music
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 282 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
African Music:Introduction
Jazz Improvisation
Mbira: Secondary
Music Theory & Aural Skills IV
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 284 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: A series at the 200-level for special courses offered by the Department of Music on a one-time basis.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 284H - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: A series at the 200-level for special courses offered by the Department of Music on a one-time basis.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 298 - Music Appreciation (3). |
Description: Introduction to the major historical periods, genres, works and styles in music literature from early times to the present.
Notes: Not open to music majors. Also available as an Internet course. Offered in spring, summer, and fall.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department Course Attributes: Humanities and Arts |
MUST 298H - Music Appreciation (3). |
Description: Introduction to the major historical periods, genres, works and styles in music literature from early times to the present.
Notes: Not open to music majors.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 299 - General Music Elective |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 301 - Music Business and Entrepreneurship (2). |
Description: An overview of the global music industry as practiced in the US providing insights into a number of key areas of business as related to music. Students will explore a variety of career paths in areas such as arts management, music products and merchandising, public relations, music production and recording, publishing, and online music distribution.
Prerequisite: Minimum Junior standing.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 305 - History of Music to 1750 (3). |
Description: A survey of music history and literature of Western civilization from the beginnings to 1750.
Notes: Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: MUST 111 and HMXP 102.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department Course Attributes: Historical Perspective |
MUST 305H - History of Music to 1750 (3). |
Description: A survey of music history and literature of Western civilization from the beginnings to 1750.
Notes: Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: MUST 111 and HMXP 102.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department Course Attributes: Historical Perspective |
MUST 306 - History of Music from 1750-1900 (3). |
Description: A survey of music history and literature of Western civilization from 1750-1900.
Notes: Offered in spring. Intensive Writing course.
Prerequisites: MUST 111 and HMXP 102.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department Course Attributes: Humanities and Arts, Intensive Writing |
MUST 306H - History of Music from 1750-190 |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department Course Attributes: Humanities and Arts, Intensive Writing |
MUST 307 - Music Since 1900 (3:). |
Description: A survey of music history and literature from 1900 to the present, including European, American (jazz and popular styles), and musics of non-Western cultures (global).
Notes: Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: MUST 112.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture All Sections for this Course Music Department Course Attributes: Global Perspective |
MUST 307H - Music Since 1900 (3:). |
Description: A survey of music history and literature from 1900 to the present, including European, American (jazz and popular styles), and musics of non-Western cultures (global).
Notes: Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: MUST 112.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department Course Attributes: Global Perspective |
MUST 308 - History of American Popular Music (3). |
Description: A survey of popular American music from the early 1900s to current trends. Repertoire, solo artists, ensembles, musical styles, and sociopolitical events from each decade will be explored.
Pre-requisite: MUST 306.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Music Department |
MUST 313 - Commercial Music Theory and Arranging (3). |
Description: A course in music theory specializing in jazz and pop styles that involves the study of selected compositions and improvisations with an emphasis on musical analysis and transcription.
Prerequisite: MUST 111 and 113, or permission of the instructor.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 315 - Music for the Classroom Teacher (3). |
Description: Methods and materials for teaching music in the elementary classroom.
Notes: Not open to music majors. Restricted to Education majors. Offered in fall, spring and summer.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 315H - Music for Classroom Teach:Hono |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 317 - Basic Conducting (3:3:1). |
Description: An introductory course covering score analysis, manual technique in various styles, use of baton, and rehearsal procedures for both instrumental and choral ensembles.
Notes: Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: MUST 212 and MUSA 282 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 318 - Intermediate Conducting: Choral/Instrumental (3:4). |
Description: Continuation of MUST 317. Separate sections for choral and instrumental majors.
Notes: Offered in spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 317 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 319 - Vocal Pedagogy (2:3:1). |
Description: An introduction to basic methodologies used in establishing good vocal technique, an overview of historical perspectives and an overview of current vocal science.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
2.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 321 - Opera Workshop (2:3) (2:3). |
Description: Laboratory class for development of skills in acting and singing on stage.
Notes: MUST 322 may be retaken for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Audition and permission of the instructor.
2.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 322 - Opera Workshop |
2.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 341 - Marching Band Techniques (1). |
Description: Modern techniques for organizing and training marching bands; planning, drills, formations, shows and music.
Notes: Lab fee: $30. Offered in fall.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 399 - General Music Elective |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 411 - Form and Analysis (3). |
Description: A capstone course in music theory that focuses on small and large scale forms in music and integrates music theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and aural skills.
Notes: Offered fall, spring and summer.
Prerequisites: MUST 212.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department Course Attributes: Capstone Course |
MUST 430 - Special Topics in Music (1) (2) (3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 430H - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 431 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 431H - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Approved titles:
Honors Project in Voice
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 432 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Special topics in music.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 432H - Spec Top Hnrs: Spoleto Festiv |
Approved titles:
Honors Project in Voice
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research Music Department |
MUST 433 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Prerequisite: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
Notes: Offered as needed.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 434 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Prerequisite: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
Notes: Offered as needed.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 435 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Special topics in music.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 436 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 437 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 438 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 439 - Special Topics in Music (1-3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 450H - Honors: Selected Topics in Music (3). |
Description: An in-depth independent research project on a selected topic in music.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Music.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research Music Department |
MUST 499 - General Music Elective |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 501 - Piano Literature (3). |
Description: A study of literature for the piano from its beginning through contemporary practices.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 503 - Organ Literature (3). |
Description: A survey of representative organ works from the 16th through the 20th centuries.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 505 - Opera Literature (3). |
Description: Historical development of opera with detailed study of selected operas.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 506 - Choral Literature (3). |
Description: A survey of choral literature from 1450 through the 20th century, with detailed analysis of representative masterworks.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 508 - Standard Choral Repertory (3). |
Description: A survey of the standard choral repertory for high school singers. The class will analyze, sing and play excerpts from about 200 sacred and secular pieces in varying levels of difficulty (grades II through V).
Prerequisites: MUSA 282, MUST 212 and 307, or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 509 - Art Song Literature (3). |
Description: A survey of European and American art song with emphasis on 19th and 20th century German and French literature.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 511 - Orchestration (3). |
Description: Principles and techniques of orchestration for strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Prerequisites: MUST 212.
Notes: Lab fee: $25.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 513 - Counterpoint (3). |
Description: Study of contrapuntal techniques from the Renaissance to the present, emphasizing J.S. Bach. Writing projects include 16th-century and 18th-century inventions, canons and fugues.
Prerequisites: MUST 212 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 514 - History of Jazz (3). |
Description: An examination of jazz styles, including extensive study of several major figures. Students learn to distinguish the various styles through analysis of rhythmic, melodic, harmonic and instrumental differences.
Prerequisites: MUSA 306 or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 514H - History of Jazz |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Music Department |
MUST 515 - Chamber Music Literature (3). |
Description: A survey of selected chamber music from the beginning through the present day. Includes a study of formal elements and aural recognition of representative works.
Prerequisites: MUSA 306 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 516 - Symphonic Literature (3). |
Description: An historical and chronological survey of symphonic literature from the pre-classic to the present, including a study of formal elements and aural recognition of representative works.
Prerequisites: MUSA 306 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 517 - Percussion Literature (3). |
Description: A survey of percussion literature from its earliest antecedents in military and orchestral music through the major genres of the 20th century, including chamber music, percussion and marimba ensembles, and solo genres for timpani, multiple percussion, and keyboard percussion.
Notes: Offered in spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 and 212, or permission of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 518 - Wind Literature (3). |
Description: A survey of the basic repertory for concert band and wind ensemble from the Renaissance to the present.
Prerequisites: MUST 212 and 565, or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 519 - Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (3). |
Description: An advanced course covering methodologies used in establishing good vocal technique; an in-depth review of the historical perspectives as well as current vocal science. The course includes actual supervised practical experience.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 319, permission of the instructor, or graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 520 - Piano Pedagogy (3). |
Description: Designed for prospective piano teachers. A survey of materials, educational principles and methods of teaching piano for individual and group lessons.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 521 - Instrumental Arranging and Composition (2:2:1). |
Description: This course covers the basics of composition pedagogy including fundamental methods and exercises, and basics of arranging pre-existing music for a variety of grade specific instrumental resources. This course focuses on the basic knowledge and techniques required for teaching composition to K-12 students and for integrating composition activities into the K-12 music classroom. Also covered are fundamentals techniques for adapting existing music for a wide variety of K-12 level instrumental and vocal ensembles.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 212 or permission of instructor.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 522 - Choral Arranging & Composition (2:2:0). |
Description: This course covers the basics of composition pedagogy including fundamental methods and exercises, and basics of arranging pre-existing music for a variety of grade specific choral resources.
Prerequisite: MUST 212 or permission of the instructor.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 523 - Accompanying (1:1:0.5). |
Description: Study of skills, sightreading, and style required of accompanists. At least one song cycle or one instrumental sonata will be required.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.500 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 535 - Advanced Diction: English and Italian (1:2:0). |
Description: Advanced principles and practices of English and Italian diction for singers.
Notes: Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: MUST 235 and junior or senior standing or graduate standing.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 536 - Advanced Diction: French & German (1:2:0). |
Description: Advanced principles and practices of French and German diction for singers.
Notes: Offered in spring.
Prerequisites: MUST 236 and junior or senior standing or graduate standing.
1.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 551 - Special Topics in Music (1) (2) (3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Permission of chair, Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 552 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Violin Literature
Chamber Ensemble Mixed
Baroque Music
Art Song Literature
Jazz Arranging
Standard Choral Repertory
French Impressionism
Diction: French/German
Music and Film
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 553 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Analytical Techniques
Jazz Improv for Music Educators
Intro to the Music Industry
Advanced Analysis of African Music
Vocal Pedagogy
Austin Vocal Workshop
Cello Music of Women Composers
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 554 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Piano Literature
Advanced Choral Conducting
St:Classrm Guitar Music Educat
The Music of Beethoven
Instrument Methods
Vocal Pedagogy for Choral Directors
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 555 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Vocal Foundations
Beg Improv for Music Educators
Teach Pop/Contemporary Mus Style
19th Century Wind Transcriptions
Flute Literature
16th Century Counterpoint
Woodwind Literature
Wagner's Parsifal
Problems in Elementary Music Education
Jazz Transcriptions
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 556 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Musical Creativity Middle Sch
Vocal Pedagogy
Strings Pedagogy: Violin/Viola
Instrument Repair for Music Educ
Mus of Zimbabwe & Sthern Africa
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 557 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Stravinsky
Wind Literature
Jazz Arranging Techniques
Romanticism in the Arts
Address Ntl Standrds Thru Orff
Audio Production
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 558 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
W Hautzig Summer Master Class
John O'Conor Piano Master Class
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 559 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Orff Multicultural Perspective
Choral Literature
Intro to Kodaly Concept
Percussion Literature
Fundamentals of African Drumming
Jazz Improvisation
Tuba Literature
Teaching Literacy through Music
Marching Band Techniques
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 561 - Medieval/Renaissance Music (3). |
Description: An advanced study of the music of the Western European tradition from 600-1600. Includes history, genre studies, literature, analysis of scores and extensive listening.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 562 - Baroque Period Music (3). |
Description: An advanced study of the music of the Western European tradition from 1600-1750. Includes history, genre studies, literature, analysis of scores and extensive listening.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 563 - Classic Period Music (3). |
Description: An advanced study of the music of the Western European tradition from 1750-1820. Includes history, genre studies, literature, analysis of scores and extensive listening.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 564 - Romantic Period Music (3). |
Description: An advanced study of the music of the Western European tradition from 1820-1900. Includes history, genre studies, literature, analysis of scores and extensive listening.
Prerequisites: MUST 306 or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 565 - 20th Century Music Literature (3). |
Description: A study of styles, trends, systems, and literature from 1900 to the present, including neo-tonal, atonal, serial, electronic, and experimental forms.
Notes: Offered in summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 590 - Principles of Teaching Music: Elementary (3). |
Description: A methods course that addresses specific instructional needs and techniques for teaching general music in the elementary school.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Lecture/Lab-Clinical All Sections for this Course Music Department Course Attributes: Oral Communication |
MUST 591 - Principles of Teaching Music: Secondary (3). |
Description: A methods course that addresses specific instructional needs and techniques for teaching general music in the secondary school.
Notes: Offered in spring.
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 592 - Internship I (1:0:8). |
Description: Laboratory experience equivalent to 28 half-days designed to lead music students through an exploration and examination of various research-based programs of instructional planning, methodology, classroom management, and evaluation of teaching and learning.
Notes: This course requires participation in a pre- and post-semester orientation that follows the school district calendar. Contact the course instructor for specific requirements. Offered in fall.
Prerequisites: MUST 591. Acceptance into the MAT Program.
1.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 8.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Practice Teaching Music Department |
MUST 593 - Music Education Seminar (1). |
Description: Teacher candidates will explore current issues in music education and complete the required exit assessment.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 599 - General Music Elective |
Approved Titles:
Fundamentals of African Drumming
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 600 - Graduate Music Theory Review (3). |
Description: A review of concepts and terminology associated with music theory including harmony, voice-leading, analysis, and aural. Course will not count toward a graduate degree program in music.
Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 602 - Advanced Instrumental Techniques (3). |
Description: Programming, rehearsing and teaching the school orchestra, marching band, concert band and jazz ensemble. A continuation of topics in MUST 550 and additional advanced topics.
Prerequisites: MUST 591 or equivalent.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 603 - Advanced Elementary Music Methods (3). |
Description: Advanced study in music teaching methodology for K-5 students to include advanced curricular planning, specialized teaching methodologies (i.e., Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, etc.), curriculum correlation, and other aspects of teaching music in the modern elementary school environment.
Notes: Offered periodically.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 607 - Form and Style in Music (3). |
Description: An analytical study of the formal and stylistic practices and techniques of representative composers of the 18th-20th centuries.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 612 - Foundations of Music Education (3). |
Description: A survey of historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological issues that affect music education.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 614 - Research in Music (3). |
Description: A survey of music research designs and techniques.
Prerequisites: MUST 612 required for MME students.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 620 - Current Trends in Piano Pedagogy (3). |
Description: An overview of current teaching trends in piano pedagogy, including group piano techniques and Suzuki; sight-reading techniques for students of all levels; theory curricula for the piano student; issues surrounding the transfer student; preparing students for competitions and auditions; the adult as piano student.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 621 - Opera Workshop I (2:3). |
Description: Laboratory for the development of skills in acting and singing of opera and musical theatre through the study of scenes from standard operatic repertory and short operas, with performances possible.
Notes: May be retaken for additional credit.
2.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Music Department |
MUST 622 - Opera Workshop II (2:3). |
Description: Continuation of MUST 621, continued development of skills in acting and singing of opera and musical theatre.
Notes: May be retaken for additional credit.
2.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Music Department |
MUST 624 - Current Trends in Piano Pedagogy (3) |
Description: An overview of current teaching trends, including group techniques and Suzuki, music theory curriculum for the piano student, reading curriculum, preparing students for competitions, and teaching adults.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 625 - Teaching the Beginning and Elementary Piano Student (3). |
Description: Survey of the performance repertory, technique, and foundational skills for the beginning and elementary piano student.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 626 - Teaching the Intermediate and Advanced Piano Student (3). |
Description: Survey of the teaching repertory for the intermediate and advanced piano student.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 627 - Supervised Teaching Practicum in Piano Pedagogy (1:0:1) |
Description: Teaching practicum in piano pedagogy requires teaching two piano students in the Academy of Music for an entire semester. To be taken in the final semester of the degree program.
1.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Practicum/Cooperative edu Music Department |
MUST 630 - Special Topics in Music (1) (2) (3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford graduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Notes: May be retaken for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of chair, Department of Music.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 631 - Special Topics in Music |
Notes: Lab Fee: $200.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Private Instruction Music Department |
MUST 632 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Address Natl Standards Orff
Jazz Transcription
Grad Theory Sem:Music & Meaning
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 633 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Teach Adv Place in Music Theory
Advanced Composition
Strings Methods
Advanced Woodwinds
Effective Strategies for Band Directors
Advanced Choral Techniques
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 634 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Band Directors Sem in Conducting
Kodaly Concept of Music Edu-Lv1
Analy of Beethoven's Music
Strategies for Band Directors II
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 635 - Special Topics in Music (3). |
Description: Specialized courses that afford graduate students the opportunity to study various aspects of music in more detail beyond existing departmental curricular course offerings.
Prerequisites: MUST 634.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 636 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Kodaly Concept of Music Ed-Lviii
Advanced French Diction
Advanced Vocal Analysis
Adv Elementary Music Methods II
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 637 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
Percussion Methods
Woodwinds Pedagogy
Contemp Choral Arrance Techs
Audio Production
Advanced German Diction
Audio Production Techniques
Jazz Pedagogy
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 638 - Special Topics in Music |
Approved Titles:
20th Century Music Literature
Vocal Methods
Graduate Theory Seminar: Music of Elliott Carter
Jazz Improv Techs for Music Educators
Guitar Pedagogy
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 641 - Orff-Schulwerk Level I (3). |
Description: A two-week summer course for music teachers to develop basic competencies in the principles and pedagogy of Orff-Schulwerk.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 642 - Orff-Schulwerk Level II (3). |
Description: A two-week summer course for music teachers to develop advanced competencies in the principles and pedagogy of Orff-Schulwerk.
Prerequisites: Orff level I certification or permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 643 - Orff-Schulwerk Level III (3). |
Description: A two-week summer course for music teachers designed to develop advanced competencies in the principles and pedagogy of Orff-Schulwerk.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUST-642 (Orff-Schulwerk Level II) or consent of the instructor.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |
MUST 699 - General Music Elective |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Music Department |