Music Courses
Not all courses are offered each semester or each year, nor are all courses listed. Admission to courses depends upon the design of the course and the instructor's permission.
| MUS 100: | CONCERT CLASS Lecture+Lab: 0+1 Credit(s): 0 S/U only |
| Development of listening skills through attendance at musical events: music department concerts, master classes, approved community events. May be repeated. | |
| MUS 101: | MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Notation, terminology, intervals, scales and chords. Designed to furnish a foundation for musicianship. | |
| MUS 105: | VOCAL TECHNIQUES Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Fundamentals of tone production, breath control, and practical techniques involved in reading and interpreting songs. Maximum of 4 credits. (Formerly MUS 113; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 109 R: | FUNCTIONAL PIANO I Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| An introduction to playing the piano as well as basic reading and music theory fundamentals. Designed for music majors who read at least one clef. (Formerly MUS 181; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 110 R: | FUNCTIONAL PIANO II Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Elementary piano techniques including major and minor scales and arpeggios, harmonization in major and minor, and sight reading. (Formerly MUS 181; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 109 R. | |
| MUS 121: | MUSIC APPRECIATION Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Historical and cultural background of music. A general course in music appreciation open to all students. Representative works are heard and analyzed. | |
| MUS 122 R: | SURVEY OF JAZZ Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Chronological study of jazz music and musicians with emphasis on directed listening. (Formerly MUS 120; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 123 R: | HISTORY OF AMERICAN POPULAR SONG Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Musical and cultural survey of popular songs in North America from the early nineteenth century to the present. (Formerly MUS 109; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 124 R: | HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Cultural, musical and theatrical survey of musical theatre in the United States, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. (Formerly MUS 110; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 141: | DICTION I Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Pronunciation of foreign languages as used in singing with particular attention to English, Italian, Latin, German, and French. (Formerly MUS 107; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 142: | DICTION II Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Pronunciation of foreign languages as used in singing with particular attention to English, Italian, Latin, German, and French. (Formerly MUS 108; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 203 R: | MUSIC THEORY I Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Counterpoint and harmony (written and keyboard). (Formerly MUS 207; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 204 R: | MUSIC THEORY II Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Counterpoint and harmony (written and keyboard). (Formerly MUS 208; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 203 R. | |
| MUS 209 R: | FUNCTIONAL PIANO III Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Intermediate piano techniques including scales and arpeggios in two octaves, advanced harmonization, sight reading, and transposition. (Formerly MUS 281; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 110 R. | |
| MUS 210 R: | FUNCTIONAL PIANO IV Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Late intermediate piano techniques including scales and arpeggios in two octaves, advanced harmonization, sight reading, and transposition. (Formerly MUS 282; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 209 R. | |
| MUS 211: | SIGHTSINGING AND DICTATION I Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Solfege and dictation, rhythmic and melodic. (Formerly MUS 209-210; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 212: | SIGHTSINGING AND DICTATION II Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Solfege and dictation, rhythmic and melodic. (Formerly MUS 209-210; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 217: | JAZZ RHYTHM THEORY Lecture+Lab: 1+0 Credit(s): 1 |
| Exploration of various rhythmic components of jazz music. Lecture/demonstrations will focus on African American, Sub-Saharan African, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Balkan music cultures. | |
| MUS 224: | SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC LITERATURE Lecture+Lab: 2 or 3+0 Credit(s): 2 or 3 |
| Special topics may include: jazz in America; the classical style; the American musical theatre. Maximum of 6 credits. (Formerly MUS 221; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 233: | RECORDING TECHNIQUES AND MIDI I Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Electronic music, analog and digital. Includes techniques of electro-acoustical recording (tape and computer sequencing). (Formerly MUS 222; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 234: | RECORDING TECHNIQUES AND MIDI II Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Advanced musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) applications in computer sequencing with analog tape recording; includes computer sequencing, synthesizer programming effects. (Formerly MUS 223; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 233. | |
| MUS 241: | SOLO SONG LITERATURE I Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| An historical survey from 1500 to 1800, and from 1800 to the present: includes musical style, text setting, and nationalistic trends. (Formerly MUS 227; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 242: | SOLO SONG LITERATURE II Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| An historical survey from 1500 to 1800, and from 1800 to the present: includes musical style, text setting, and nationalistic trends. (Formerly MUS 228; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 253: | JAZZ IMPROVISATION I Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Performance-oriented study of the basic techniques of improvisation in the jazz idiom. (Formerly MUS 231; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 204 R. | |
| MUS 254: | JAZZ IMPROVISATION II Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Performance-oriented study of the basic techniques of improvisation in the jazz idiom. (Formerly MUS 232; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 253. | |
| MUS 255: | JAZZ KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES I Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Classroom instruction in rudimentary keyboard chord voicing, comping and soloing in the jazz style. (Formerly MUS 244; implemented Fall 2003.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 110 R. | |
| MUS 256: | JAZZ KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES II Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Classroom instruction in rudimentary keyboard chord voicing, comping and soloing in the jazz style. (Formerly MUS 245; implemented Fall 2003.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 110 R. | |
| MUS 286: | ADVANCED RECORDING AND MIX TECHNIQUES Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Location classical recording, advanced engineering editing, mixing, production, post production, and introduction to music industry. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 233; MUS 234. | |
| MUS 300: | CONTINUATION EXAM Lecture+Lab: 0+1 Credit(s): 0 S/U ONLY |
| Comprehensive exam covering the final two semesters of theory and sight-singing; written theory and oral ear-training. | |
| MUS 301: | MUSIC THEORY III Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Continuation of MUS 203-204, including study of diatonic and chromatic harmony. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 203 R; MUS 204 R. | |
| MUS 302: | MUSIC THEORY IV Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Continuation of MUS 203-204, including study of diatonic and chromatic harmony. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 301. | |
| MUS 311 R: | SIGHTSINGING AND DICTATION III Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Advanced solfege and dictation, rhythmic and melodic. (Formerly MUS 307; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 212. | |
| MUS 312 R: | SIGHTSINGING AND DICTATION IV Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Advanced solfege and dictation, rhythmic and melodic. (Formerly MUS 308; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 311 R | |
| MUS 341: | MUSIC HISTORY I Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Survey of Western music: ancient Greece through early Beethoven. (Formerly MUS 201; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 204 R. | |
| MUS 342: | MUSIC HISTORY II Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Survey of Western Art Music from late Beethoven to the present. (Formerly MUS 202; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 204 R. | |
| MUS 353 R: | JAZZ IMPROVISATION III Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Performance-oriented study of intermediate-to-advanced techniques of improvisation in the jazz idiom. (Formerly MUS 331; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 254. | |
| MUS 354 R: | JAZZ IMPROVISATION IV Lecture+Lab: 1+2 Credit(s): 2 |
| Performance-oriented study of intermediate-to-advanced techniques of improvisation in the jazz idiom. (Formerly MUS 331; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 353 R. | |
| MUS 355 R: | JAZZ ARRANGING I Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Analysis of the jazz harmonic idiom as applied to small group and big band jazz. (Formerly MUS 337; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 254 or MUS 256. | |
| MUS 356: | JAZZ ARRANGING II Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Analysis of the jazz harmonic idiom as applied to small group and big band jazz. (Formerly MUS 338; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 355 R. | |
| MUS 362: | BEGINNING CONDUCTING Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Introduction to conducting; developing skills to convey musical ideas through gestures. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS300. | |
| MUS 363 R: | CHORAL CONDUCTING Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Choral conducting techniques and conducting gestures specific to the choral art. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 362. Coreq(s): Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, or Symphonic Choir. |
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| MUS 364: | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Technique of the baton and score reading. Practical leadership experience may be gained by directing the band, orchestra, or ensembles. (Formerly MUS 322; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 362. | |
| MUS 369: | ELEMENTARY MUSIC PRACTICUM Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Discussion of music development, assessment, management, and school culture in the elementary school setting. Includes field experience in a local high school. | |
| Coreq(s): MUS 381 R. |
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| MUS 370: | MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC PRACTICUM Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Discussion of music development, assessment, management, and school culture in the middle school setting. Includes field experience in a local middle school. | |
| MUS 371: | HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PRACTICUM Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Discussion of music development, assessment, management, and school culture in the high school setting. Includes field experience in a local high school. | |
| MUS 380: | CLASSROOM INSTRUMENTS Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Beginning instruction in pedagogy and performance of elementary classroom instruments. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 381 R. | |
| MUS 381 R: | METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY MUSIC SPECIALIST Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Methods, materials and special approaches for teaching elementary classroom instrumental and vocal music, grades K-6. (Formerly MUS 323; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 300. Coreq(s): MUS 369. |
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| MUS 382: | FUNDAMENTALS AND METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Basic music fundamentals for classroom teachers; methods of teaching songs, using instruments, creative activities, listening, movement and rhythmic response. (Formerly MUS 324; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 384: | INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC METHODS Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Organization of bands, orchestra, instrumental ensembles in the public schools; materials, techniques and problems. (Formerly MUS 354; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 203 R-204 R; participation in band, choir or orchestra. | |
| MUS 385: | STRING CLASS METHODS Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Elementary instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass. (Formerly MUS 123; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 386 R: | PERCUSSION CLASS METHODS Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Elementary instruction in the various percussion instruments. (Formerly MUS 124; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 300. | |
| MUS 387: | BRASS CLASS METHODS Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Fundamental instruction in each of the instruments and in class teaching procedures. Simple selections, employing various keys and rhythms. (Formerly MUS 103; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 388: | WOODWIND CLASS METHODS Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Fundamental instruction in each of the instruments and in class teaching procedures. Simple selections, employing various keys and rhythms. (Formerly MUS 104; implemented Fall 2005.) | |
| MUS 390: | MARCHING BAND PROBLEMS Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Organization, development and rehearsal techniques used in the marching band, including pageantry and precision drill. (Formerly MUS 427; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): prior experience and approval of instructor. | |
| MUS 406/606: | PERFORMANCE PRACTICE Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Performance practices of various eras and effect on presentation of representative works during the present and in their own time. Maximum of 6 credits. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 407/607: | SYMPHONIC LITERATURE Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Detailed study and analysis of the development of the symphony. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 408 R: | FORM AND ANALYSIS Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Analysis of song forms, variations, rondo and sonata forms. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 300. | |
| MUS 409/609: | COMPOSITION Lecture+Lab: 1/2 or 1+0 Credit(s): 1 or 2 |
| Original writing in traditional forms for a variety of media with preparation for public performance. Maximum of 8 undergraduate credits; 4 graduate credits. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 302. | |
| MUS 410 R/610 R: | JAZZ COMPOSITION Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Applied study of original writing in the jazz idiom. Exploration of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and formal principles. Analysis of works by influential composers. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 254; MUS 256. | |
| MUS 413: | SEMINAR IN COUNTERPOINT Lecture+Lab: 1/2 or 1+0 Credit(s): 1 or 2 |
| Individual instruction in creative application of strict and free counterpoint based upon models of the 18th and 20th centuries. Maximum of 8 credits. (Formerly MUS 403; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 204 R. | |
| MUS 414/614: | CHORAL LITERATURE Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| History and analysis of representative choral works from 1600 to the present. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 416 R: | ORCHESTRATION Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Arranging music for full orchestra, band and chorus. Transportation, voicing transcriptions from piano score. (Formerly MUS 310; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 300. | |
| MUS 417/617: | VOCAL PEDAGOGY Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Survey of singing instruction and theory for the voice teacher. Observation and practice of individual teaching technique. | |
| MUS 420 R/620 R: | HISTORY AND METHODS OF TELEVISION MUSIC Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Exploration of the impact of the cultural environment on techniques of television music production, focusing on specific genres and eras. (General Capstone course.) | |
| Prereq(s): CH 201; ENG 102; junior or senior standing. | |
| MUS 421: | GENDER AND ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN MUSIC Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Influence of gender and ethnicity in American classical and popular music. Reading, listening and analysis. (General Capstone and Diversity course.) (Same as WMST 421.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 121, MUS 122 R, MUS 341 or MUS 342; CH 201; ENG 102. | |
| MUS 423/623: | CHAMBER MUSIC LITERATURE Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Music written for small groups in Baroque, Classical, 19th and 20th century periods. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 425/625: | FILM MUSIC Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Interdisciplinary study of film music, focusing on the various functions of different kinds of music used on soundtracks. (General Capstone course.) | |
| Prereq(s): ENG 102; CH 201; junior or senior standing. | |
| MUS 426/626: | VOCAL LITERATURE Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Solo and chamber vocal music from the Renaissance to the present. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 428/628: | OPERA LITERATURE Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Detailed consideration of selected operas of the various nationalities and periods in music history. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 431: | EXPLORING WORLD MUSIC Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Music and human culture focusing on non-Core Humanities. Representative societies explored. Field study, music-making projects, performance analysis required. (General Capstone and Diversity course.) (Formerly MUS 321; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 121 or MUS 342; CH 201; ENG 102; junior or senior standing. | |
| MUS 432/632: | JAZZ CULTURES Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| An exploration of the genre’s cultural and musical history. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS122; MUS 254. | |
| MUS 441: | CHORAL MUSIC METHODS Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Organization of choral ensembles in middle schools and high schools; materials, standard choral literature, and rehearsal techniques. | |
| Prereq(s): 1 semester minimum enrollment in either Concert Choir, Chamber Chorale, or Symphonic Choir. | |
| MUS 447/647: | DIRECTORS WORKSHOP Lecture+Lab: 1+0 Credit(s): 1 |
| Scheduled during the Tahoe Music Camp; designed to use band, choral and orchestral groups for demonstrations. Special attention to new repertoire, program planning and supervised conducting. Individual conferences are scheduled with guest and resident music camp faculty. Maximum of 3 credits. | |
| MUS 448/648: | ADVANCED BAND ADMINISTRATION Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Organizing the program, administering the physical plant and equipment, establishing favorable teacher-pupil relations, directing the musical program and reviewing recent developments in the field. | |
| Prereq(s): teaching experience or exceptional background in the area. | |
| MUS 449/649: | ADVANCED CHORAL METHODS Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Demonstration and lecture on aspects of vocal technique and organization involved in directing high school and college choruses. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 441. | |
| MUS 450 R: | SEMINAR IN MUSIC Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Synthesizes formal training in performance, theory and the history of music. (Formerly MUS 498; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 312 R; MUS 341; piano proficiency. | |
| MUS 483/683: | PIANO SEMINAR Lecture+Lab: 0+2 Credit(s): 1 |
| Special problems in performance, literature and pedagogy. Maximum of 4 credits. | |
| MUS 484/684: | WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE IN MUSIC Lecture+Lab: 0+2 per credit Credit(s): 1 to 3 |
| Topics in music and music education. Maximum of 12 credits each. | |
| MUS 485/685: | INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC EDUCATION Lecture+Lab: 0+2 per credit Credit(s): 1 to 3 |
| Application of course content included in MUS 381, 384 or 441 in the schools or community agencies under the supervision of school or agency personnel and university staff members. Maximum of 12 credits each. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 381 R; MUS 384 or MUS 441. | |
| MUS 495/695: | INDEPENDENT STUDY Credit(s): 1 to 3 |
| Maximum of 6 credits. | |
| MUS 498 R: | SENIOR RECITAL--MUSIC EDUCATION Credit(s): 0 S/U Only |
| One-half recital performance. (Formerly MUS 499; implemented Fall 2004.) | |
| MUS 499: | SENIOR RECITAL--APPLIED Credit(s): 0 S/U Only |
| Full recital. | |
| MUS 616: | ORCHESTRAL STRING REPERTORY AND AUDITION WORKSHOP Lecture+Lab: 1+0 Credit(s): 1 |
| In-depth study of common orchestral excerpts and development of auditioning skills through critiqued mock auditions. Maximum of 4 credits. | |
| MUS 618: | ADVANCED VOCAL REPERTORY COACHING Lecture+Lab: 1+0 Credit(s): 1 |
| Performance of art song literature of all styles and periods. Emphasis on performance of complete cycles and contemporary song literature. Open to vocalists and pianists. Maximum of 12 credits each. | |
| MUS 709: | CONTEMPORARY THEORY AND PRACTICE Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Advanced harmonic practice and contemporary analytical procedures concentrating on music since 1900. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 301; MUS 302. | |
| MUS 721: | ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Skills required for effective direction of choral groups. Maximum of 4 credits. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 361. | |
| MUS 722: | ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING Lecture+Lab: 2+0 Credit(s): 2 |
| Advanced techniques of instrumental conducting. The techniques of interpretation and study of band and orchestra scores. Maximum of 4 credits. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 361. | |
| MUS 723: | ADVANCED GENERAL MUSIC METHODS Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Investigation of approaches in teaching general music including the Orff Schulwerk Approach, The Kodaly Method, and Comprehensive Musicianship. | |
| MUS 724 R: | MUSIC IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Musical characteristics and abilities of infants and children up to 7 years of age. Suitable materials and musical experiences, techniques involving children in a laboratory setting. | |
| MUS 731: | ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Intensive study of western music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 732: | ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Intensive study of western music from the Classical, Romantic and Modern periods. | |
| Prereq(s): MUS 341; MUS 342. | |
| MUS 740: | MUSIC EDUCATION RESEARCH AND RESOURCES Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Introduction to music education research literature, techniques, interpretation of research findings, research design in descriptive, experimental and philosophical studies; use of computer searches. | |
| MUS 741 R: | MASTER'S SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION Lecture+Lab: 3+0 Credit(s): 3 |
| Discussion with significant new directions in elementary and secondary music curricula and education approaches. | |
| MUS 790: | SEMINAR IN MUSIC Credit(s): 1 to 3 |
| Special problems in music history or theory with their professional implications. Maximum of 6 credits. | |
| MUS 795 R: | COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Credit(s): 1 S/U only |
| Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy. | |
| MUS 796 R: | FINAL PROJECT Credit(s): 3 |
| For master of music (Plan B) students. | |
| MUS 797: | THESIS Credit(s): 1 to 6 |
| (a) Research, master of arts, (b) performance, master of music. With approval of the students committee, a professional paper may meet 2 of the 6 performance credits. | |
| MUS 899: | GRADUATE ADVISEMENT Credit(s): 1 to 4 |
| Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master's degree students only. |
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