Purpose

The Department of Music offers courses of study leading to a B.S. or a B.A. degree with a major in music. The department is committed to providing music degree programs that foster creativity, skill development, critical thinking, independent learning, and understanding of and respect for multiple perspectives.

For students majoring in other fields, the department offers a program leading to a minor as well as a variety of courses and activities for the general student. Musical organizations are open to all students. The department also offers private study of instruments and voice for credit with members of the music faculty. WSU is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Private Instruction

The courses denoted as "Private Instruction" in the program requirements may be repeated at various levels of instruction.

Pass/No Credit Courses

Except for the internship, students must take all courses in the major or minor on a grade-only basis. The P/NC option is available to non-majors unless otherwise noted. Courses offered on a pass/no credit-only or grade-only basis are so designated in the course descriptions.

Additional Requirements

• Students must achieve a "C" or better in all required music courses within a music degree program in order to count the courses for graduation.

• Students majoring in music education (teaching) must have both a 2.75 overall GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the major.

• All music majors must participate in the large ensemble related to their major performing medium each semester they are enrolled as music majors. The major performing ensemble for wind and percussion players is MUS 241 (Symphonic Wind Ensemble), the major performing ensemble for string players is MUS 242 (Orchestra), and the major performing ensemble for vocalists is MUS 243 (Concert Choir). Piano and guitar majors should work with their advisor to determine the appropriate ensemble for their program, skills and interests.

• All majors are required to register for Concert Attendance (MUS 001) each semester—maximum 8 semesters. Minors are required to complete 4 semesters of Concert Attendance (MUS 001).

Piano Proficiency Examination

All music majors must pass a piano proficiency examination. Students may enroll in piano classes to help prepare for passing the proficiency examination; however, these piano classes do not count towards a degree.

Entrance Auditions

All entering music majors are required to audition for the appropriate studio instructor in their primary performing medium. (These auditions can be in conjunction with scholarship auditions.)

Theory Entrance and Placement Examination

To register for MUS 201, Music Theory I, new music majors and minors must pass an entrance examination on basic music notation including note values, note names, and key signatures. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for MUS 201 may register for MUS 120, Introduction to Music Theory.
A theory placement exam is required for those students requesting advanced placement in the theory sequence. The exam is offered prior to the beginning of the fall semester each year.

Assessment Pretest and Postest

All entering music majors are required to take a departmental assessment pretest during the first month of the fall semester. The same test will be administered prior to graduation. This testing process is for department-level assessment and does not affect the student’s degree program in any way.

University Studies Flag Requirements

Students may use Flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student's major or minor program. The Department of Music offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program:

Oral

• MUS  471   Survey of Vocal Literature I (Italian) (2)

• MUS  472   Survey of Vocal Literature II (German) (2)

• MUS  473   Survey of Vocal Literature III (French) (2)

• MUS  475   Survey of Instrumental Literature and Styles (3)

• MUS  477   Piano Literature I (2)

• MUS  478   Piano Literature II (2)

Math/Critical Analysis

• MUS  402   Form and Analysis (3)

Writing

• MUS  351   Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque (3)

• MUS  352   Music of the Classical Period, 19th and 20th Centuries (3)

Flag courses that can be used to satisfy Music major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.
 

50-51 S.H. (No Minor Required)

Core Requirements (25 S.H.)

• 001 Concert Attendance (0)
• 114 World Music (3)
• 201, 202 Music Theory I, II (8)
• 203, 204 Music Theory III, IV (8)
• 351 Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque (3)
• 352 Music of the Classical Period, 19th and 20th Centuries (3)

Required Courses (20-21 S.H.)

• 109 Introduction to Music (3)
• 440 American Art Music (3)
• 475 Instrumental Literature & Styles (3) OR Choice of 471, 472, 473 Vocal Literature Class (2) (Oral Flag), OR 477 Piano Literature I (2)
• Major Performing Large Ensemble (4) - Choose one: 241, 242, 243 (See Note 1)
• Applied Lessons in Primary Performance Medium (8) (See Note 2)

Notes:

1. All credits must be taken in the large ensemble related to major performing medium.
2. Students must enroll in a minimum of 4 semesters of applied lessons and they must pass the 260 series level requirements in applied lessons to graduate.

Capstone Project (2 S.H.)

• 491 Independent Study (2)

Electives (3 S.H.)

Electives must be taken from the areas of theory, history, and literature. MUS 109 and MUS 120 do not fulfill elective requirements. (Suggested course: MUS 402 Form and Analysis to fulfill Critical Analysis Flag requirement.)

Additional Requirements

Piano Proficiency
 

85-86 S.H. (No Minor Required)


Admission to the Major

To be admitted into the Performance degree program, students must make a formal application and pass an audition before a faculty committee after their first year.


Core Requirements (25 S.H.)

• 001 Concert Attendance (0)
• 114 World Music (3)
• 201, 202 Music Theory I, II (8)
• 203, 204 Music Theory III, IV (8)
• 351 Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque (3)
• 352 Music of the Classical Period, 19th and 20th Centuries (3)

Required Courses (54-55 S.H.)

• 110 Introduction to Music (3)
• 306 Conducting (2)
• 440 American Art Music (3)
• 480 Junior and Senior Recital (3)
• Applied Lessons in Primary Performance Medium (28) (See Note 1)
• Major Performing Large Ensemble (8) - Choose one: 241, 242, 243 (See Note 2)

Pedagogy & Literature (7-8)

Vocal Performance Major (8):

• 415 Vocal Pedagogy (2)
• 471 Italian Vocal Literature (2)
• 472 German Vocal Literature (2)
• 473 French Vocal Literature (2)

Piano Performance Major (8):

• 416 Piano Pedagogy (2)
• 477 Piano Literature I (2)
• 478 Piano Literature II (2)
• 337 Accompanying (1-2)

Instrumental Performance Major (7):

• 255 Jazz Improvisation (2)
• 475 Instrumental Literature & Styles (3)
• Choose two of the following four courses (See Note 3):
  • 311 Woodwind Methods I (1)
  • 312 String Methods I (1)
  • 313 Percussion Methods I (1)
  • 314 Brass Methods I (1)

Notes:

1. Student must enroll in a minimum of 8 semesters of applied lessons.
2. Credits must all be taken in the large ensemble related to major performing medium.
3. One of the two methods courses required for the instrumental performance major must be in the student's primary performance medium.

Electives (6 S.H.)

Electives must be taken from areas of theory, history, and literature. MUS 120 does not fulfill elective requirements. (Suggested course: MUS 402 Form and Analysis, to fulfill Critical Analysis Flag requirement.)

Additional Requirements

• Piano proficiency
• Participation in small chamber ensemble
   

142 S.H. (Total S.H. includes all University Studies requirements)

Both the Music Education degree program and the Professional Education Sequence are subject to changes in Board of Teaching licensure requirements. Check with your advisor for current program/licensure requirements.

University Studies Program (23 S.H.)

Basic Skills (10 S.H.)

• ENG 111 College Reading and Writing (4)
• CMST 191 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
• Mathematics (3)
• Physical Development and Wellness (fulfilled by HERS 204) (0)

Arts and Sciences Core (10 S.H.)

• Humanities (fulfilled by ART 109, 221, 222, or 224) (3)
• Natural Science (7)
• Social Science (fulfilled by SPED 400 and EDUC 305) (0)
• Fine and Performing Arts (fulfilled by THAD 131) (0)

Unity and Diversity (3 S.H.)

• Critical Analysis (fulfilled by MUS 203) (0)
• Science and Social Policy (3)
• Global or Multicultural Perspectives (fulfilled by EDUC 308) (0)
• Contemporary Citizenship or Democratic Institutions (fulfilled by MUS 298) (0)

Core Requirements (25 S.H.)

• 001 Concert Attendance (0)
• 114 World Music (3)
• 201, 202 Music Theory I, II (8)
• 203, 204 Music Theory III, IV (8)
• 351 Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque (3)
• 352 Music of the Classical Period, 19th and 20th Centuries (3)
   

Required Courses for both Vocal and Instrumental Licensures (37 S.H.)

• 002 Music Education Seminar (0)
• 255 Jazz Improvisation I (2)
• 301 Orchestration & Instrumentation (2)
• 306 Conducting I (2)
• 406 Conducting II (1)
• 298 Foundations & Principles of Music Education (3)
• 322 Elementary Music Methods I (3)
• 332 Elementary Music Methods II (2)
• 323 Secondary Music Methods (3)
• 480 Recital (1)
• Major Performing Large Ensemble (6) - Choose one: 241, 242, 243 (See Note 1)
• Private Instruction in Major Applied Field (12) (See Note 2)

Notes:

1. Credits must all be taken in the large ensemble related to major performing medium.
2. Students must enroll in a minimum of 6 semesters of applied lessons.

Additional Requirements for Instrumental Majors (12 S.H.)

• 311 Woodwind Methods (1)
• 312 String Methods (1)
• 313 Percussion Methods (1)
• 314 Brass Methods (1)
• 341 Woodwind Methods II (1)
• 342 String Methods II (1)
• 343 Percussion Methods II (1)
• 344 Brass Methods II (1)
• 236 Voice Class (2)
• 425 Instrumental Ensemble Administration & Marching Band Techniques (2)
   

Additional Requirements for Vocal Majors (12 S.H.)

• 415 Vocal Pedagogy (2)
• 422 Music Seminar on Choral Techniques & Materials (2)
• Private Instruction in Minor Applied Field (6) (Substitution of up to 2 credits of 337 permitted; substitution of up to 2 credits of 335 permitted.)
• Choose two of the following four courses (2):
  • 311 Woodwind Methods (1)
  • 312 String Methods (1)
  • 313 Percussion Methods (1)
  • 314 Brass Methods (1)
     

Other Required Courses for Both Instrumental and Vocal Licensures (13 S.H.)

• THAD 131 Performance I for Everyone (3)
• HERS 204 Personal and Community Health (3)
• SPED 400 Education of Exceptional Children/Youth (3)
  
  Choose one of the following four courses (3)
   
• ART 109 Introduction to Art (3)
• ART 221 Art History I (3)
• ART 222 Art History II (3)
• ART 224 American Art (3)
  
  Choose one of the following two courses (1):
   
• THAD 155 Modern Dance I (1)
• THAD 153 Jazz Dance I (1)
   

Professional Education Sequence (32 S.H.)

• EDUC 305 Human Development and Learning (4)
• EDUC 308 Human Relations and Student Diversity (3)
• EDUC 312 Instructional Planning and Assessment (3)
• EDUC 429 Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (4)
• EDUC 449 Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Planning (3)
• EDUC 459 The Professional Educator (3)
• EDUC 465 Student Teaching (12-16)
   

Additional Requirements

• Piano Proficiency Examination
• Guitar proficiency examination
• Participate in small ensemble performance.
• Attend a specified proportion of music education workshops/seminars yearly.
• Pass Music Education Seminar (MUS 002) each semester they are enrolled as music education majors except when student teaching.
   

95-96 S.H. (No Minor Required)


Core Requirements (25 S.H.)

• 001 Concert Attendance (0)
• 114 World Music (3)
• 201, 202 Music Theory I, II (8)
• 203, 204 Music Theory III, IV (8)
• 351 Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque (3)
• 352 Music of the Classical Period, 19th and 20th Centuries (3)
   

Required Courses (33-34 S.H.)

• 107 Music Technology (3)
• 108 Audio Production (3)
• 109 Introduction to Music (3)
• 440 American Art Music (3)
• Major Performing Large Ensemble (4) - Choose one: 241, 242, 243 (See Note 1)
• Applied Lessons in Primary Performance Medium (8) (See Note 2)
  
  Select 4 credits from the following courses (4):
   
• 301 Orchestration and Instrumentation (2)
• 306 Conducting (2)
• 311 Woodwind Methods (1)
• 312 String Methods (1)
• 313 Percussion Methods (1)
• 314 Brass Methods (1)
  
  Select 5-6 credits from the following courses (5-6):
   
• 110 History of Jazz (3)
• 111 Film Music (3)
• 122 History of Rock (3)
• 207 Music Technology II (2)
• 208 Audio Production II (3)

Notes:

1. Credits must all be taken in the large ensemble related to major performing medium.
2. Students must enroll in a minimum of 4 semesters of applied lessons and they must pass the 200-level requirements in applied lessons to graduate.

Capstone Projects (13 S.H.)

• 399 Music Internship (10)
• 491 Independent Study (3)

Additional Requirements (Business) (24 S.H.)

Accounting (6 S.H.)

• ACCT 211 Financial Accounting Principles (3)
• ACCT 212 Managerial Accounting Principles (3)

Economics and Finance (9 S.H.)

• ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
• ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
• FIN 360 Corporate Finance (3)

Business Administration (9 S.H.)

• BUSA 220 Business Statistics (3)
• BUSA 291 Legal Environment of Business (3) OR
• BUSA 301 Business Law I (3)

Marketing (3 S.H.)

• MKTG 300 Principles of Marketing (3)
   

22 S.H.

Required Courses (19 S.H.)

• 001 Concert Attendance (0)
• 114 World Music (3)
• 201 Music Theory I (4)
• 202 Music Theory II (4)
• Major Performing Large Ensemble (4) - Choose one: 241, 242, 243 (See Note 1)
• Applied lessons in primary performance medium (4) (See Note 2)
  (Substitution of up to 2 credits of MUS 337 permitted for piano students)

Notes:

1. Credits must all be taken in the large ensemble related to major performing medium.
2. Students must enroll in a minimum of 2 semesters of applied lessons.

Electives (3 S.H.)

Any 3 credits of music elective courses except MUS 109 and MUS 120.
 

27 S.H.

Required Courses (27 S.H.)

• 001 Concert Attendance (0)
• 201 Music Theory I (4)
• 206: Jazz Fundamentals (2)
• 334: Jazz Piano Class (2)
• 110: Jazz History (3)
• 255: Jazz Improvisation I
• 256: Jazz Improvisation II
• 355: Jazz Improvisation III
• 356: Jazz Improvisation IV
• 239: Jazz Combo (2 semesters) (2)
• 244: Jazz Ensemble (2 semesters) (2)
• Applied lessons in primary performance medium (4) (See Note 1)

Notes:

1. Students must enroll in a minimum of 2 consecutive semesters of applied lessons.
    

26 S.H.

Minor suggested for elementary education majors. Music minor not for licensure.

Required Courses (26-28 S.H.)
 

• 001 Concert Attendance (0)
• 114 World Music (3)
• 201 Music Theory I (4)
• 202 Music Theory II (4)
• Major Performing Large Ensemble (4) - Choose one: 241, 242, 243 (See Note 1)
• Applied Piano (Studio instruction) (4) OR 234, 235, and 335 OR Applied Guitar (Studio instruction) (4)
  (Substitution of up to 2 credits of 337 permitted.)
• 298 Foundations & Principles of Music Education (2)
• 306 Conducting (2)
• 322 Elementary Music Methods (3)

Note:

1. Credits must all be taken in the large ensemble related to major performing medium.
    

Applied Courses

234 - Class Piano I - 2 S.H.
First semester of a sequence designed to develop basic keyboard and musicianship skills in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Permission of instructor required. Offered each semester.

235 - Class Piano II -  2 S.H.
Second semester of a sequence designed to further develop basic keyboard and musicianship skills in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Permission of instructor required. Offered each semester.

236 - Class Voice - 2 S.H.
Classification of voices, English diction, fundamentals of vocal techniques. Performance of songs in English and Italian. Offered alternate years.

334 - Jazz Piano - 2 S.H.
The purpose of this course is to give non-pianists practical application of jazz theory, harmony and improvisation through performance on the piano. Prerequisites: MUS 235 and MUS 206 (or permission of instructor). Offered yearly.

335 - Class Piano III - 2 S.H.
Final course of a sequence designed to develop and strengthen basic keyboard and musicianship skills in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Permission of instructor required. Offered each semester.

337 - Accompanying - 1-2 S.H.
Survey of accompanying techniques and styles. Assignment to specific accompanying duties. May be repeated up to total of 6 credits. Prerequisite: department’s permission. Offered each semester.
 

Individual Instruction

Private lessons meeting once a week may be repeated for credit and are offered each semester. Entering music students must pass an entrance audition to qualify for the 160-level series of lessons. Students not fulfilling requirements for 160-level series lessons are placed in 060-level series lessons until they are ready for the 160-level series. Piano students not meeting 160-level requirements may be placed in either piano class or 061 lessons. All 060-level series lessons are half-hour lessons for 2 semester hour credits. These credits do not count toward the major or minor for graduation. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive 2 semester hour credits. One-hour lessons receive 4 semester hour credits. Enrollment in all applied lesson series requires the instructor’s permission.
 

060-series: Students entering with limited music background. Instructor’s permission required. 2 S.H.

160-series: Entering students with previous musical training and background. Students pursuing secondary performance medium. Instructor’s permission required. 2 or 4 S.H.

260-series: Second-year students. Students must show sufficient progress in 160-level series lessons before enrolling for 260-level series lessons. Instructor’s permission required. 2 or 4 S.H.

360-series: Third-year students. Students must show sufficient progress in 260-level series lessons before enrolling for 360-level series lessons. Instructor’s permission required. 2 or 4 S.H.

460-series: Fourth-year students and beyond. Students must show sufficient progress in 360-level series lessons before enrolling in 460-level series lessons. Instructor’s permission required. 2 or 4 S.H.

061, 161, 261, 361, 461 - Piano - 2 or 4 S.H.
062, 162, 262, 362, 462 - Voice - 2 or 4 S.H.
063, 163, 263, 363, 463 - Strings - 2 or 4 S.H.
064, 164, 264, 364, 464 - Woodwinds - 2 or 4 S.H.
065, 165, 265, 365, 465 - Brass - 2 or 4 S.H.
066, 166, 266, 366, 466 - Percussion - 2 or 4 S.H.
067, 167, 267, 367, 467 - Organ - 2 or 4 S.H.
068, 168, 268, 368, 468 - Harpsichord - 2 or 4 S.H.
 

Ensembles

Open to all students by audition. Repertory selected to acquaint the student with representative literature from all periods. Can be repeated for credit. Offered each semester.

141 World Music Ensemble - 1 S.H., P/NC only (no audition necessary)
142 Oratorio Chorus - 1 S.H.
143 Women’s Chorus - 1 S.H.
233 Piano Ensemble - 1 S.H.
239 Jazz Combo - 1 S.H.
240 Percussion Ensemble - 1 S.H.
241 Symphonic Wind Ensemble - 1 S.H.
242 Orchestra - 1 S.H.
243 Concert Choir - 1 S.H.
244 Jazz Ensemble - 1 S.H.
245 String Ensemble - 1 S.H.
246 Brass Ensemble - 1 S.H.
247 Woodwind Ensemble - 1 S.H.
249 Madrigal Ensemble - 1 S.H.
 

Methods and Education

002 - Music Education Seminar - 0 S.H.
A seminar designed to provide music education students with consistent practice in conducting, rehearsal techniques, and performing on secondary instruments or voice throughout their major program. All music education majors are required to enroll each semester they are in attendance at WSU.

298 - Foundations and Principles of Music Education - 2 S.H.
Study of the historical foundations and principles of music education. Examination of selected current topics in music education. Prerequisite: MUS 202 or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.

311 - Woodwind Methods I - 1 S.H.
Class instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and bassoon. History, literature and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Offered alternate years.

312 - String Methods I - 1 S.H.
Class instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass. History, literature and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Offered alternate years.

313 - Percussion Methods I - 1 S.H.
Class instruction in percussion instruments. History, literature and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Offered alternate years.

314 - Brass Methods I - 1 S.H.
Class instruction in cornet, trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba. History, literature and teaching methods for the music major or minor. Offered alternate years.

315 - Guitar Methods - 2 S.H.
Class instruction in guitar and other fretted instruments. History, literature and teaching methods for music major or minor. Offered alternate years.

320 - Music for Elementary Teachers - 3 S.H.
Study of the fundamentals of music and methods for teaching music in the kindergarten and elementary grades. Students with an adequate background in music should consider MUS 322 as alternate to this course. Prerequisite: admittance to the Professional Education Sequence. Not for music majors. Not applicable toward B.A. degree. Offered each semester.

321 - Music in Special Education - 2 S.H.
An overview of materials and methods used in teaching music to children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Offered occasionally.

322 - Elementary Music Methods I - 3 S.H.
Study of material and methods for music instruction in the elementary grades. Not applicable toward the B.A. degree. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Professional Education Sequence. Offered alternate years.

323 - Secondary Music Methods - 3 S.H.
Study of material and methods for music in the secondary school. Not applicable toward the B.A. degree. Prerequisite: successful completion of guitar and piano proficiencies, and admittance to the Professional Education Sequence. Offered alternate years.

324 - Recreational Music - 2 S.H.
Introduction to music techniques and fundamentals necessary for recreation programs. Offered occasionally.

332 - Elementary Music Methods II - 2 S.H.
Advanced study of materials and methods for elementary music instruction. Development and application of skills and techniques needed to successfully teach elementary general music. Prerequisite: MUS 322. Successful completion of guitar and piano proficiencies and admittance to the Professional Education Sequence. Offered alternate years.

341 - Woodwind Methods II - 1 S.H.
Continuation of the study of woodwind instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 311 or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.

342 - String Methods II - 1 S.H.
Continuation of the study of string instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 312 or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.

343 - Percussion Methods II - 1 S.H.
Continuation of the study of percussion instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 313 or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.

344 - Brass Methods II - 1 S.H.
Continuation of the study of brass instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 314 or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.

399 - Music Internship - 10 S.H.
Supervised experience in music business or industry designed by music faculty advisor, work supervisor and student. Prerequisite: successful completion of required music and business courses with a 2.5 GPA or better. Offered each semester. P/NC only.

410 - Music Supervision and Administration - 3 S.H.
Problems of supervision and administration in public school music programs. Prerequisite: MUS 298. Not applicable toward the B.A. degree. Offered occasionally.

415 - Vocal Pedagogy - 2 S.H.
Techniques and methodologies of voice instruction. Current trends in vocal pedagogy. Offered alternate years.

416 - Piano Pedagogy - 2 S.H.
Historical survey of the schools of playing and teaching throughout the course of the piano’s development. Analysis and comparison of 20th century teaching methods and historical anthologies. Special unit addressing beginner’s needs. Instructor's permission required. Offered alternate years.

420 - Multicultural Music in the Elementary School - 2 S.H.
Advanced study of the philosophic foundations and values of using music from a broad range of cultures in both the elementary classroom and the general music classroom. Development of multicultural materials, their cultural context and methodology for their use in classroom and music class settings. Prerequisite: MUS 320 or MUS 322 or equivalent or instructor’s permission. Offered occasionally.

421 - Music in Early Childhood Education - 2 S.H.
Advanced study of musical development in children from birth to nine years. Development and application of materials and methods for successfully teaching music to young children. Prerequisite: MUS 320 or MUS 322 or equivalent or instructor’s permission. Offered occasionally.

422 - Music Seminar on Choral Techniques and Materials - 2 S.H.
Criteria for selection of vocal music, examination of representative music suitable for groups at various levels of development, principals of programming, rehearsal techniques and organization. Offered alternate years.

423 - High School Solo Vocal Literature - 2 S.H.
Course designed to help the high school teacher choose vocal solo literature for all types of voices. Offered occasionally.

424 - High School Orchestra Methods - 2 S.H.
Course is designed to assist high school teachers select music which is appropriate for groups of varying levels of development. Organizational and rehearsal procedures are addressed. Offered occasionally.

425 - Instrumental Administration and Marching Band Techniques - 2 S.H.
The organization and administration of elementary and secondary instrumental music programs, performance practice, rehearsal and marching band techniques. Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.

435 - Wind Instrument Repair - 2 S.H.
Care, maintenance and repair of woodwind and brass instruments. Offered occasionally.

490 - Music for Today’s Schools: New Ideas in Music Education - 1-3 S.H.
The objectives of this workshop are to offer new ideas or theories, elaborate on new trends and offer guidelines for improving public school programs. Course content changes each year. May be repeated for credit.


Theory, History, and Literature

107 - Music Technology I - 3 S.H.
This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC. Students will investigate the relationship between computer, software, and electronic instruments. The student will investigate basic MIDI concepts in theory and practice. The student will be given individual lab time where he/she will create music compositions and audio projects. Prerequisites: None.

108 - Audio Production I - 3 S.H.
This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC. Students will learn basic terminology, theory and practice of modern recording techniques and become proficient at operating analog and digital recording equipment. Students will be given individual lab time for audio production projects. Prerequisites: None.

109 - Introduction to Music - 3 S.H.
Study of the elements of music, fundamental techniques and formal patterns. Stylistic traits of Baroque, Classic, Romantic and modern periods. Brief biographies of outstanding composers. Acquisition of familiarity with representative works through recordings. Does not fulfill elective requirements for music major/minor. Offered each semester.

110 - History of American Jazz - 3 S.H.
A history of jazz in America, its African and European influences, its emergence as a recognizable art form in the 20th century, and its present-day varieties. Offered each semester.

111 - Film Music: Art Behind the Scenes - 3 S.H.
This course will demonstrate the importance of music in perhaps the most important 20th century new entertainment and artistic medium known as Film. The course will progress from the early beginnings of the silent screen up to the present day. Students will learn the important, basic musical elements (i.e. melody, rhythm, harmony, etc) and how composers use them in film scoring. Students will do a "hands-on" project putting music to a film clip. No prior music experience necessary. Laptop is required.

113 - Women in Music - 3 S.H.
An overview of the contributions made by women in creating, performing, teaching, and commissioning music. The course will examine the role of women in Western art and popular music, and in music of non-Western cultures. Offered occasionally.

114 - World Music - 3 S.H.
A survey of selected world music cultures. Cultures covered are chosen from Africa, India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Americas. Designed for the general student as well as the music major and minor. Offered yearly. Concert/Listening Lab Required.

115 - Music of East and Southeast Asia - 3 S.H.
A survey of the music found in east and southeast Asia, focusing on the music of China and Japan along with selected countries in southeast Asia. Designed for the general student as well as the music major or minor. Offered occasionally.

116 - Music of the Americas - 3 S.H.
A survey of music cultures found in the Americas focusing on Native American music from both North and South America along with additional selected music traditions from the Americas such as African-American music and Latin American music among others. Designed for the general student as well as the music major and minor. Offered occasionally.

120 - Introduction to Music Theory - 3 S.H.
An introduction to the structure and notation of music found in past and current composition. Does not fulfill elective requirements for music major/minor. Offered yearly.

122 - The History of Rock Music - 3 S.H.
A history of rock and roll and pop/rock music; its diverse American influences, its emergence as a recognizable style in the 1950’s and its symbiotic relationship with modern society. Offered occasionally.

201 - Theory I - 4 S.H.
Scales; intervals; 2-, 3-, and 4-part writing; non-harmonic tones; simple harmonic progression and voice leading; beginning aural skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theory Entrance Exam or MUS 120. Offered yearly.

202 - Theory II - 4 S.H.
Continuation of 2-, 3- and 4-part writing and harmonic progression, melodic construction, binary and ternary forms, divisive and additive rhythm, diatonic seventh chords; aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 201. Must be a declared music major or minor. Offered yearly.

203 - Theory III - 4 S.H.
Continuation of 4-part writing, tertian structures greater than the octave, secondary dominants, modulation, Augmented 6th. Forms studied include Binary, Ternary, Variation as well as contrapuntal forms such as Invention and Fugue. Aural skills further developed. Prerequisite: MUS 202. Must be a declared music major. Offered yearly.

204 - Theory IV - 4 S.H.
Chromatic harmony. New harmonic approaches including twelve tone, polytonality, atonality and related 20th-century techniques. Aural skills further developed. Prerequisite: MUS 203. Must be a declared music major. Offered yearly.

205 - Composition - 2 S.H.
A study of the creative process. Original student compositions. Prerequisite: MUS 204 or equivalent. Offered alternate years.

206 - Jazz Fundamentals - 2 S.H.
Intended as a prerequisite to the jazz improvisation sequence, with focus on basic jazz chord theory, graded major, minor and modal scales, arpeggios, and jazz patterns at specific metronome markings. Prerequisite: MUS 201 or permission of instructor. Offered yearly.

207 - Music Technology II - 2 S.H.
This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC. Continuation of concepts taught in MUS 107. Additional areas of study will include writing music and data CDs, creation of sound and music for video productions, and basic Quicktime video editing and production. The student will be given individual lab time to create music for audio/video projects. Prerequisite: MUS 107.

208 - Audio Production II - 3 S.H.
This course is taught in Rochester at RCTC. Continuation of the concepts taught in MUS 108. This course will emphasize the understanding of sound and acoustics; microphone design, construction and placement; and equalization. Students will be given individual lab time for audio production projects. Prerequisite: MUS 108.

250 - Sight Singing - 2 S.H.
Study in aural perception of interval and rhythmic relationships. Prerequisite: knowledge of musical notation. Offered occasionally.

255 - Jazz Improvisation I - 2 S.H.
A study of the basic tools of jazz improvisation including scales, jazz chord nomenclature, basic keyboard voicings, the blues and other basic jazz forms. Prerequisite: MUS 201 or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years. 

256 - Jazz Improvisation II - 2 S.H.
This course is the second of a four-part sequence in jazz improvisation. Continuation of scale and pattern study, along with jazz theory. Prerequisite: MUS 255 or equivalent. Offered alternate years.

301 - Orchestration and Instrumentation - 2 S.H.
Study of techniques, ranges and timbre of instruments. Fundamentals of scoring for band and orchestra. Prerequisite: MUS 204. Offered yearly.

302 - Jazz Ensemble Arranging - 3 S.H.
Scoring for large and small ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 202 or equivalent. Offered occasionally.

306 - Conducting - 2 S.H.
Techniques of conducting choral and instrumental groups. Offered yearly.

350 - Sight Singing II - 2 S.H.
Continued study in aural perception of interval and rhythmic relationships. Development of skills needed to successfully read music at sight. Prerequisite: MUS 250. Offered occasionally.

351 - Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque - 3 S.H.
Study of the development of music from antiquity through c.1750. Heritage and central concepts of medieval theory and the rise of individual composers in the Renaissance. Study of multi-movement forms from the cyclic polyphonic mass to opera, oratorio and early instrumental genres. Prerequisite: MUS 204. Instructor’s permission required for non-major. Offered yearly.

352 - Music of the Classical Period, 19th and 20th Centuries - 3 S.H.
Study of the development of music from c.1750 to the present day. Significant works of the growing art-music repertoire and careers of important composers. Changing roles of form and harmonic language, proliferating responses to the changing role of art music. Prerequisite: MUS 204 and MUS 351. Instructor’s permission required for non-major. Offered yearly.

355 - Jazz Improvisation III - 2 S.H.
This course is the third of a four-part sequence in jazz improvisation. Continuation of scale and pattern study, along with jazz theory. Emphasis on transcription. Prerequisite: MUS 256 or equivalent. Offered alternate years.

356 - Jazz Improvisation IV - 3  S.H.
This course is the final course in a four-part sequence in jazz improvisation. Continuation of scale and pattern study, along with jazz theory. Emphasis on transcription. Prerequisite: MUS 355 or equivalent. Offered alternate years

402 - Form & Analysis - 3 S.H.
Analysis of compositions as to form, melodic and harmonic structure. Students write original compositions modeled after works analyzed. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite:  MUS 204.

403 - Counterpoint - 3 S.H.
Strict counterpoint in 16th-century style, study of species. Prerequisite: MUS 202. Offered alternate years.

406 - Conducting II - 1 S.H.
Advanced techniques of conducting choral and instrumental groups. Prerequisite: MUS 306 and instructor’s permission. Offered yearly.

440 - American Art Music - 3 S.H.
Music in America from the time of the Puritans to the present day. Historical, biographical material and listening. For the general student aswell as for music majors and minors. Prerequisite: MUS 109 or equivalent. Offered occasionally.

445 - Art Music of the 20th Century - 3 S.H.
A survey of the contemporary musical scene. The changes that have occurred in music since the beginning of the 20th century. Historical, biographical material and record listening. Designed for the general student as well as for music majors and minors. Prerequisite: MUS 109 or equivalent. Offered occasionally.

455 - Opera Literature - 3 S.H.
The development of opera from Florentine Camerata to the present day. Principal styles and tendencies illustrated by study of representative works. Offered occasionally.

456 - Music Theatre Production - 1-3 S.H.
Study of representative operas and musical plays, and production problems. Performance of scenes and/or complete works. Can be repeated up to 8 credits.

471 - Survey of Vocal Literature I (Italian) - 2 S.H.
Songs and arias of the 17th and 18th centuries, Baroque performance practice. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: MUS 351.

472 - Survey of Vocal Literature II (German) - 2 S.H.
Lieder of Schubert, Schumann, Franz, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Strauss, Wolf, and others. Offered alternate years.

473 - Survey of Vocal Literature III (French) - 2 S.H.
Representative French songs of Faure, Duparc, Chausson, Debussy, Poulenc and others. Offered alternate years.

475 - Survey of Instrumental Literature and Styles - 3 S.H.
Study of the rise of instrumental styles beginning with Renaissance and continuing through the Romantic Orchestra. Survey course studying representative works of various composers. Prerequisite: MUS 351. Offered alternate years.

477 - Piano Literature I - 2 S.H.
Appropriate early keyboard and piano literature of the Baroque and classical periods. Performance and analysis of forms, genres, style and primary composers are studied. History of the piano included. Instructor's permission required. Offered alternate years.

478 - Piano Literature II - 2 S.H.
Piano literature of the Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods (including brief look at Nationalism). Continued developments in instrumental design of piano discussed. Instructor's permission required. Offered alternate years.

480 - Recital - 1-2 S.H.
Half recital (1 S.H.) or full recital (2 S.H.) of representative literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in 300 or 400 level lessons for half recital; 400 level lessons for full recital.

491 - Independent Studies in Music - 1-6 S.H.
Course designed to offer advanced students the opportunity to work in a music area of special interest to them. May be taken for or repeated up to 6 credits. Prerequisite: department’s permission. Offered each semester.