IAMU 114 MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD
A study of selected folkloric, popular, and non-Western art music traditions and their historical, social, and cultural contexts. Fall, Spring.

IAMU 115 WOMEN IN MUSIC
The study of recurring issues concerning women composers, teachers, performers, and patrons, in both historical and contemporary cultures. Spring.

IAMU 217 AVANT ROCK
Presented in a seminar format, this course involves a study of how experimentalism and the avant-garde developed in the context of rock music. Prerequisite: ITW 101. Spring.

IAMU 242 LISTENING TO AMERICA
This course examines the history of music in the United States, with an emphasis on 20th-century music. Students will study traditional, popular, and classical music from historical and social perspectives. Prerequisite: ITW 101. Fall, even years.

IHMU 313 SOURCE READINGS IN MUSIC HISTORY
This course offers an examination of historical issues related to the development of Western music. Students will read and interpret primary source documents from all periods of music history. Prerequisite: ITW 101. Spring.

IIMU 241 LISTENING TO BRAZIL
This course offers an interdisciplinary examination of Brazilian arts and culture, with an emphasis on music, literature, and film. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ITW 101. Spring.

IIMU 243 FILM MUSIC HISTORY AND TECHNIQUE
The course will enrich anyone’s appreciation for this art form and provide an introduction to the music of the film industry. The development of film music will be traced from the early Silent Film era through the advent of the “Talkies” and on to the grand Romantic scores of modern times. Fall, Spring.

MU 100 MUSIC WORKSHOP
No credit
Includes such musical activities as meetings, recitals, concerts, small ensemble performances, master classes, and guest lectures. Must be scheduled each semester by all full-time students in the Bachelor of Music degree programs, except during the student teaching semester. Fall, Spring.

MU 101-102 APPLIED MUSIC
1, 2, or 4 credits each Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 or 4 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. Only Performance majors may take this course for 4 credits. Fall, Spring.

MU 103 FUNDAMENTAL MUSIC SKILLS
Study of concepts, skills, and techniques necessary to read and understand music. Not available for credit toward a Music major or minor. Fall, Spring.

MU 104 LISTENING TO MUSIC
Analytical and critical listening to music of various historical periods. Primary attention is given to music of the European- American classical tradition as well as popular music styles. Not available for credit toward a Music major or minor. Fall, Spring.

MU 105 VOICE CLASS
1 credit
Emphasizes the development and improvement of proper vocal techniques for those with little or no vocal training. Helps non- Music majors with a variety of interests in singing. Fall, Spring.

MU 108 PIANO CLASS I
2 credits
For students with little or no previous study of a keyboard instrument. Instruction takes place in a digital piano laboratory and emphasizes the development of music reading and playing skills for lifetime enjoyment. Designed for non-Music majors or minors. Fall, Spring.

MU 109 PIANO CLASS II
2 credits
Continuation of MU 108. Development of previous experience at the keyboard. Emphasis on studying and playing easy, original keyboard music. Digital piano lab allows for individual level and pace. Designed for non-music majors/ minors. Prerequisite: MU 108 with grade of C or better, or by audition and permission of instructor. Spring.

MU 110 GUITAR CLASS
1 credit
Introductory study of the guitar. Emphasis on development of music reading skills, basic chording, plectrum and finger picking techniques, and single-line melodic playing in the first position.

MU 112 LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC
An historical survey of Latin American folk and art music, which emphasizes African, European, and Amerindian roots of representative styles. Students learn through readings, lectures, listening, and performance on indigenous instruments. Open to Music majors and non-majors. Fall.

MU 118 FUNCTIONAL PIANO I
2 credits
For Music majors and minors with limited piano background. Emphasis is on keyboard fundamentals and reading keyboard (grand staff) music. Preparation for the required departmental piano skills test. Instruction takes place in a digital piano laboratory. Prerequisites: Music major or minor status. Fall, Spring.

MU 119 FUNCTIONAL PIANO II
2 credits
Continuation of MU 118. More advanced study and development of keyboard technique and performance. Focus on accumulation of repertoire and skills necessary for successful completion of departmental piano skills test. May be repeated once for credit, with study of additional repertoire. Prerequisites: MU 118, with grade C or higher, or by audition and permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

MU 151 MUSIC THEORY I
2 credits
Rudiments (basic terms, key signatures, scales and modes, triads), cadences, and basics of four-part harmonic writing using all root position chords. Prerequisite: Music major or minor or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

MU 152 MUSIC THEORY II
2 credits
Dominant seventh and nondominant seventh chords. Part-writing using root position and first inversion chords. Completion of figured bases and harmonizing a simple melody. Prerequisite: MU 151 with a grade C or higher or permission of instructor. Spring.

MU 161 AURAL SKILLS I
1 credit (meets 2 hours weekly) Aural dictation skills, including consonant intervals, major and minor triads, progressions of primary major chords in root position, and basic rhythms in simple meter. Sight-singing of major-key diatonic melodies and major scale. Music major or minor or permission of the instructor. Fall, Spring.

MU 162 AURAL SKILLS II
1 credit (meets 2 hours weekly) Aural dictation skills, including consonant and dissonant intervals, diminished and augmented triads, and progressions of primary major chords and minor chords. Rhythmic dictation in simple meters with sixteenth notes, with introduction to compound meter. Sight-singing of major- and minor-key diatonic melodies and scales. Prerequisite: MU 161, with a grade C or higher, or permission of the instructor. Spring.

MU 171-178 MUSIC ENSEMBLES
0-1 credit each (may be repeated)

MU 171 Chamber Ensemble
Open by audition to a limited number of students. Performance of traditional and/or contemporary chamber works in various ensembles. Fall, Spring.

MU 172 Ksc Concert Choir
Open by audition to any student with adequate singing ability, within limits of balance of voices. Fall, Spring.

MU 173 Ksc Chamber Singers
Open to a limited number of singers selected by audition. Fall, Spring.

MU 174 Orchestra
Open to any student with adequate playing ability, within limits of balanced instrumentation. Fall, Spring.

MU 175 Jazz Ensemble
Open by audition to a limited number of players. A select group specializing in jazz of various periods. Fall, Spring.

MU 177 Concert Band
Open by audition to any student with adequate playing ability, within limits of balanced instrumentation. Fall, Spring.

MU 178 Guitar Orchestra
A performing group composed of various sizes of classical guitars, specializing in the performance of works for multiple guitars. Audition required. Fall, Spring.

MU 181 ACCOMPANYING
1 credit
Pianists are guided through the characteristics of appropriate collaborative performance practices in both vocal and instrumental accompanying. Open by audition. Fall, Spring.

MU 201-202 APPLIED MUSIC
1, 2, or 4 credits each Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 or 4 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. Only Performance majors may take this course for 4 credits. Fall, Spring.

MU 207 TEACHING MUSIC TO CHILDREN
Music teaching techniques needed by teachers in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Develops skills in singing, listening, creating, and playing classroom instruments. Not available for credit toward a Music major or minor, except in the BA Music with specialization of Music for the Elementary Teacher. Must be able to read simple treble clef music. Fall, Spring.

MU 211 INTRO TO ELECTRONIC MUSIC
2 credits
An introduction to the techniques of electronic music through hands-on experience and historical survey. Includes studio/ MIDI setup, synthesizer operation, sequencing, and audio file manipulation using the Macintosh operating system. Also includes listening to examples of electronic music. Prerequisites: computer literacy and MU 152, or permission of instructor. Fall.

MU 213 COMPOSITION CLASS I
2 credits
Preliminary study of the process of musical composition in a classroom setting. Includes the effective use of counterpoint; listening to examples from the standard literature; composing works for solo instrument or chamber groups. Prerequisite: MU 152 or permission of instructor. Fall.

MU 214 COMPOSITION CLASS II
2 credits
Continuation of MU 213. More advanced work with counterpoint techniques. Additional literature review. Composing for a wider variety of instruments or voice. Prerequisite: MU 213. Spring.

MU 216 HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL
Study of the growth and diffusion of popular music and its surrounding culture in the ’50s and ’60s, including concurrent historical events and movements, as well as trends in other arts. Fall, Spring.

MU 218 THE HISTORY OF JAZZ
Jazz from its origins through modern developments. Ethnic backgrounds, contributing factors, style characteristics, and interrelationships, literature, and performers. Fall, Spring.

MU 220 TECHNOLOGY FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
An introduction to music technology and its relationship to music education. Topics are based on the areas of competency in music technology for K-12 music teachers established by the Technology Institute for Music Educators. Prerequisites: Music Education major, sophomore standing. Fall, Spring.

MU 222 MUSICAL IMPROVISATION
1 credit
Within the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre and form, this course will provide a foundation for developing extemporaneous musical skills useful in performance and teaching. Students are expected to have completed one year of music theory prior to taking this course. Fall, Spring.

MU 223 STRING METHODS I
1 credit
Class instruction in string performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic instrument maintenance. Two instruments are studied. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Meets first half of semester only. Fall.

MU 224 STRING METHODS II
1 credit
Continuation of MU 223. Additional stringed instruments are studied. Prerequisite: MU 223. Meets second half of semester only. Fall.

MU 225 BRASS METHODS I
1 credit
Class instruction in brass performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic maintenance. Two brass instruments are studied. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Meets first half of the semester only. Fall.

MU 226 BRASS METHODS II
1 credit
Two additional brass instruments are studied. Prerequisites: MU 225 and major in Music. Meets second half of the semester only. Fall.

MU 227 WOODWIND METHODS I
1 credit
Class instruction in woodwind performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic maintenance. One woodwind instrument will be studied. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Meets first half of the semester only. Spring.

MU 228 WOODWIND METHODS II
1 credit
Continuation of MU 227. One additional woodwind instrument will be studied. Prerequisites: MU 227 and major in Music. Meets second half of the semester only. Spring.

MU 229 PERCUSSION METHODS I
1 credit
Class instruction in percussion performance, pedagogy, methods, materials, and basic instrument maintenance. Prerequisite: Music major or permission of instructor. Meets first half of semester only. Spring.

MU 230 PERCUSSION METHODS II
1 credit
Continuation of MU 229. Prerequisite: MU 229. Meets second half of semester only. Spring.

MU 231 GUITAR METHODS
2 credits
Class instruction in basic guitar skills, emphasizing application in classroom teaching situations at the elementary and junior high levels, methods and materials, and basic instrument maintenance. Fall, Spring.

MU 235 PERFORMANCE LITERATURE
2 credits
Sections offered in voice, piano, guitar, and wind/percussion literature. Treats performance literature from all periods. Classes include performance of examples with coaching in stylistic interpretation. Voice: Spring. Piano: Fall, even years. Guitar: Spring, odd years. Winds/percussion: As needed.

MU 237 VOCAL PEDAGOGY
2 credits
Physiology of the vocal mechanism, methods and materials for teaching voice and Italian diction for singing using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students are required to teach a beginning voice student in class with supervision by the instructor. Prerequisite: One year of applied vocal study or permission of instructor. Fall.

MU 238 VOCAL DICTION
2 credits
German, French, and English diction for singers using the International Phonetic Alphabet. It applies this knowledge to the study and performance of vocal literature from the various historical periods. Prerequisite: One year of applied vocal study, or permission of instructor. Fall.

MU 251 MUSIC THEORY III
2 credits
Part-writing using second inversion chords, deceptive cadence, analysis of Bach chorales and 18th to early 19th century piano music; secondary dominants and diatonic modulation. Principles of binary and ternary form. Prerequisite: MU 152, with a grade C or higher, or permission of the instructor. Fall.

MU 252 MUSIC THEORY IV
2 credits
Chromatic chords (Augmented Sixths, Neapolitan, secondary diminished sevenths). Chromatic modulation. Analysis of mid- to late nineteenth century music. An introduction to 9th, 11th, and 13th chords as used by Impressionist and Jazz composers. Prerequisite: MU 251, with a grade C or higher, or permission of the instructor. Spring.

MU 261 AURAL SKILLS III
1 credit (meets 2 hours weekly) Aural dictation skills including dominant seventh chords, progressions including major, minor and diminished chords and inversions. Rhythmic dictation in compound meters. Sight-singing of more difficult tonal melodies, use of C clefs. Prerequisite: MU 162, with a grade C or higher, or permission of the instructor. Fall.

MU 262 AURAL SKILLS IV
1 credit (meets 2 hours weekly) Aural dictation skills including chromatic chord progressions. Rhythmic dictation including dotted rhythms, triplets, and some syncopation. Sight-singing of chromatic and modulating melodies. Prerequisite: MU 261 with a grade C or higher, or permission of the instructor. Spring.

MU 270 OPERA WORKSHOP
1 credit
Opera excerpts are studied and performed. Complete operas are also studied: composers, plots, and characters. Spring.

MU 290 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
1-4 credits
Study of selected topics in music. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: ITW 101 or permission of instructor.

MU 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-6 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent is required from the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

MU 301-302 APPLIED MUSIC
1, 2, or 4 credits each Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 or 4 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. Only Performance majors may take this course for 4 credits. Fall, Spring.

MU 310 WESTERN MUSIC BEFORE 1700
2 credits
A survey of Western art music traditions from the Medieval era up to the 18th century. Emphasis on the development of musical style. Prerequisite: MU 251. Fall.

MU 312 WESTERN MUSIC AFTER 1700
A chronological survey of music from the 18th century to the present day. Emphasis on the development of musical style. Prerequisite: MU 251. Spring.

MU 315 CONDUCTING I
2 credits
Basic conducting techniques, experience in score reading, baton technique, and interpretation. Prerequisite: MU 152, or permission of instructor. Fall.

MU 316 CONDUCTING II
2 credits
Sequel to MU 315. More advanced conducting techniques used in both instrumental and choral ensembles. Prerequisite: MU 315, with a grade C or higher. Spring.

MU 326 APPLIED PEDAGOGY
2 credits
Directed study of materials and approaches to studio teaching of one’s primary applied instrument to students of all ages, beginning to advanced. Includes readings and observations of other teachers as assigned. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: one year of applied music study on primary instrument and permission of instructor. Piano: Fall, odd years. Guitar: Spring, even years.

MU 356 GENERAL MUSIC K-12 PRACTICUM
1 credit
Supervised field experience in K-12 General Music classroom(s). Corequisite: MU 357 Fall.

MU 357 GENERAL MUSIC K-12
Planning, teaching, and assessing general music lessons (K-12) in accordance with the National Music Standards. Implementation of Orff and Kodaly pedagogies including keyboard skills, singing, playing classroom instruments, solfege, and Curwin hand signs. Classroom observations and field teaching required. Prerequisite: Completion of piano skills test. Fall.

MU 358 CHORAL MUSIC EDUCATION
2 credits
Principles, techniques, and materials for developing and administering a complete school choral program. Literature for large and small vocal ensembles surveyed. Observations and field teaching experience in choral setting are required. Prerequisites: Completion of piano skills test, admission to Teacher Education, and MU 357, or permission of instructor. Spring.

MU 359 ENSEMBLE MUSIC PRACTICUM
1 credit
Supervised field experience in instrumental or choral music programs or both. Corequisites: MU 358 and MU 360. Spring.

MU 360 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION
2 credits
Principles, techniques, organization, and materials for developing and administering a complete school instrumental program. Includes sources and criteria for selection of repertoire. Observations of school music programs are stressed. Prerequisites: Completion of piano skills test, admission to Teacher Education, and MU 357, or permission of instructor. Spring.

MU 401 APPLIED MUSIC
1, 2, or 4 credits
Individual instruction consisting of twelve 50-minute lessons (for 2 or 4 credits) or twelve 25-minute lessons (for 1 credit) on an instrument or in voice. Successful completion of recital requirements is necessary for passing grade in this course. Only Performance majors may take Applied Music for 4 credits. Fall, Spring.

MU 404 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN MUSIC
2 credits
Formal analysis of representative examples of music literature. Emphasis is on the larger structural units of tonal composition. Prerequisite: MU 252. Spring, odd years.

MU 405 COUNTERPOINT
2 credits
Contrapuntal techniques in music of the 16th and 18th centuries; survey of “species” counterpoint and the basics of canon, fugue, and invertible counterpoint. Prerequisite: MU 252. Fall, odd years.

MU 411 ELECTRONIC MUSIC PROJECTS
1 credit
In this elective course, students will produce a music project that brings together their knowledge of an area in music with their acquired skills in electronic music. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MU 211 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

MU 414 APPLIED MUSIC
Individual instruction consisting of a one-hour private lesson per week on an instrument or voice. Successful completion of recital requirements is necessary for passing grade in this course. Open only to Performance majors. Fall, Spring.

MU 419 PRACTICUM IN ENSEMBLE DIRECTING
1-4 credits
Allows upper-division Music majors to participate as apprentices in performing groups. Students may be asked to assist in selection of literature, group logistics, rehearsal, and performance. Prerequisites: MU 315 and MU 316, an audition, and permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

MU 486 20TH CENTURY MUSIC
Analytical study of representative works from 20th-century art music. Students apply theoretical and style-analytical knowledge to a small body of works and present academic papers on topics of their choice. Prerequisite: Completion of all Music Core courses or permission of instructor. Fall, odd years.

MU 497 INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
1-4 credits
Supervised, contracted internship arranged by the student with an approved recording studio, or, in certain cases, with another compatible facility, for either a semester’s work or summer employment. Contract must be approved by the music technology coordinator. Responsible faculty supervision and review required. Prerequisites: MU 211, MU 213, MU 214, and MU 411. Fall, Spring.

MU 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-6 credits
Independent reading and study in a selected area of Music, conducted on a tutorial basis. Students must obtain approval of the supervising faculty member before registering. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.