All Course Descriptions

MUA 2472 - Percussion for Music Education Majors III

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2472 - Percussion for Music Education Majors III. Percussion instruction for music majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student's interest in playing. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2482 - Percussion for Music Education Majors IV

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2482 - Percussion for Music Education Majors IV. Percussion instruction for music majors and advanced non-music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student's interest in playing. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2511 - Class Piano for Music Majors III

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2511 - Class Piano for Music Majors III Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. Lab-based instruction. One hour credit.

MUA 2521 - Class Piano for Music Majors IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2521 - Class Piano for Music Majors IV. Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. Lab-based instruction. One hour credit.

MUA 2541 - Piano for Non-Music Majors III

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2541 - Piano for Non-Music Majors III Individual piano instruction for non-music majors. One lesson. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUA 2551 - Piano for Non-Music Majors IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2551 - Piano for Non-Music Majors IV. Individual piano instruction for non-music majors. One lesson. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUA 2572 - Piano for Keyboard Majors III (Music Education)

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2572 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) III Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2582 - Piano for Keyboard Majors IV (Music Education)

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2582 - Piano for Keyboard Majors (Music Education) IV. Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2741 - Voice for Non-Vocal Majors III

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2741 - Voice for Non-Vocal Majors III Individual voice instruction for non-vocal majors designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, develop the student’s vocal ability, and explore vocal literature. One lesson. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUA 2751 - Voice for Non-Vocal Majors IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2751 - Voice for Non-Vocal Majors IV. Individual voice instruction for non-vocal majors designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, develop the student’s vocal ability, and explore vocal literature. One lesson. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUA 2772 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors III

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2772 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors III Individual voice instruction for vocal majors designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, develop the student’s singing ability, and explore varied vocal literature. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2782 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors IV

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2782 - Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors IV. Individual voice instruction for vocal majors designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, develop the student’s singing ability, and explore varied vocal literature. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2841 - Elective Woodwinds III

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2841 - Elective Woodwinds III Woodwind instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student's knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance. One hour private instruction. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUA 2851 - Elective Woodwinds IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUA 2851 - Elective Woodwinds IV. Woodwind instruction for music majors and non-music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student's knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance. One hour private instruction. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUA 2872 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors III

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2872 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors III Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non- music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student's interest in playing, and strengthen the student's playing ability. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUA 2882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors IV

Academic Hours: 2
MUA 2882 - Woodwinds for Music Education Majors IV. Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non- music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student's interest in playing, and strengthen the student's playing ability. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 1111 - Band I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1111 - Band I. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1121 - Band II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1121 - Band II. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1151 - Small Mixed Ensemble I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1151 - Small Mixed Ensemble I. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1161 - Small Mixed Ensemble II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1161 - Small Mixed Ensemble II. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 1211 - Choir I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1211 - Choir I. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 1212 - Choir I

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 1212 - Choir I. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 1221 - Choir II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1221 - Choir II. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 1222 - Choir II

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 1222 - Choir II. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 1241 - Select Voice Ensemble I

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1241 - Select Voice Ensemble I. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUO 1251 - Select Voice Ensemble II

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 1251 - Select Voice Ensemble II. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUO 2111 - Band III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2111 - Band III. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 2121 - Band IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2121 - Band IV. Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 2151 - Small Mixed Ensemble III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2151 - Small Mixed Ensemble III. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 2161 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2161 - Small Mixed Ensemble IV. Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student's knowledge of performance technique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit.

MUO 2211 - Choir III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2211 - Choir III. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 2212 - Choir III

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 2212 - Choir III. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 2221 - Choir IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2221 - Choir IV. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three hours practice. One hour credit.

MUO 2222 - Choir IV

Academic Hours: 2
MUO 2222 - Choir IV. A course for music majors and non-music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Five hours practice. Two hours credit.

MUO 2241 - Select Voice Ensemble III

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2241 - Select Voice Ensemble III. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUO 2251 - Select Voice Ensember IV

Academic Hours: 1
MUO 2251 - Select Voice Ensemble IV. A course for select singers focused on performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit.

MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 1113 – Music Appreciation. A course designed to give the student the ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate music. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 1133 - Fundamentals of Music

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 1133 – Fundamentals of Music. A minimum grade of “C” is required to progress to MUS 1214 Music Theory I. Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys, rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 1214 - Music Theory I Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 1214 – Music Theory I Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 1133 with “C”). A minimum grade of “C” in each level of Theory is required to progress to the next level. Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Study of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 1224 - Music Theory II Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 1224 – Music Theory II Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 1214 with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 1413 - Basic Computer Skills for Musicians

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 1413 - Basic Computer Skills for Musicians. This course is designed to introduce students to digital media skills and the Apple Operating System. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 1911 - Recital Class I

Academic Hours: 1
MUS 1911 - Recital Class I. Performances of solo and ensemble literature for students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required. One hour credit.

MUS 1921 - Recital Class II

Academic Hours: 1
MUS 1921 - Recital Class II. Performances of solo and ensemble literature for students majoring in music. Attendance at a prescribed minimum number of departmentally approved musical performances per semester also required. One hour credit.

MUS 2123 - Music Survey (Majors)

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2123 - Music Survey (Majors). Advanced listening course, designed to acquaint the music major with a broad overview of musical style and repertoire from antiquity to the present. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2214 - Music Theory III Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 2214 – Music Theory III Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 1224 with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 2224 - Music Theory IV Lecture/Lab

Academic Hours: 4
MUS 2224 – Music Theory IV Lecture/Lab (Prerequisite: MUS 2214 with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight-singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis, part-writing. Introduction to twentieth century techniques. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

MUS 2413 - Computer Recording I

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2413 - Computer Recording I (Pre-requisite: MUS 1413). Introduction to basic knowledge, theory and application of a native Digital Audio Workstation. Students continue their study of MIDI, arranging, and sequencing, software instruments and recording in a native DAW environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2423 - Computer Recording II

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2423 – Computer Recording II (Pre-requisite: MUS 2413). A continuation of Computer Recording I utilizing native and proprietary DAW recording systems. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2443 - Audio Engineering I

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2443 - Audio Engineering I. Practical techniques and application of session procedures and recording. Includes vocal and instrument characteristics, microphone placement, track assignment, mixing, and console and recorder operation in a native or proprietary DAW environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

MUS 2453 - Audio Engineering II

Academic Hours: 3
MUS 2453 - Audio Engineering II (Prerequisite: MUS 2443). Practical techniques in session procedures and recording. Topics include recording and mixing theory and techniques, critical listening, signal routing and processing, and basic project mastering techniques. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.