Apr 20, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.

Standard information for each course includes the number, title, and credits (sometimes called credit hours or semester hours). For some courses, you will find information on the hours of class, laboratory, or studio for which the course is scheduled in each week of a regular semester; these weekly hours are expanded during summer sessions. Fees for courses are assessed on the basis of credits and other factors.

The course-numbering system generally suggests levels of difficulty and appropriateness. Courses at the 100 and 200 levels comprise introductory offerings and those are most commonly taken by freshmen and sophomores. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are primarily for juniors and seniors. In some Purdue programs, undergraduates take courses at the 500 level, but generally courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students.

Preparation for courses is indicated as follows:

P: indicates a prerequisite that must precede your enrollment in the course described. You may find one or more specific course numbers, the number of credits you should already have in a subject, a placement-test level, or other conditions.

C: indicates a corequisite that must be taken no later than the same semester in which you take the course described.

R: indicates a recommendation concerning conditions to be met for enrollment in the course.

When no subject code is shown for prerequisites, corequisites, and recommended courses, they are in the same subject area as the course being described. If you lack a prerequisite or corequisite, or if you wish to take a course numbered at a higher level than your present status, you should seek the department’s or instructor’s consent to enroll in the course.

V.T. means Variable Title and is shown for courses for which the title may be changed to specify the topic or other special focus of each offering.

Purdue University Fort Wayne reserves the right to add, withdraw, or change courses without notice.

 

 
  
  • MUSC 25600 - Piano Techniques In The Choral Ensemble


    Designed to further develop piano playing proficiency in the choral ensemble. Emphasis will be placed on warm-ups, playing open scores, accompanying, and transposing.

    Cr. 1.
  
  • MUSC 25800 - Music & Ability


    This course examines a broad range of characteristics and abilities related to disorders, illnesses and injuries, and the affordances of music to support the full potential of individuals who are differently-abled. Includes consideration of music in early development, music in special education, and physical and mental health applications, as well as consideration of legal and ethical issues related to the provision of music therapy services to differently-abled clients.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 25900 - Clinical Processes In Music Therapy


    Introduction to processes, principles, and concepts required to conduct music therapy with clients according to AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice. Includes the influence of music on behavior. Emphasis on assessment, documentation, outcomes measurement, treatment planning, and evaluation.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 15300 with grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 26100 - String Class Techniques I


    Class instruction and teaching methods for developing proficiency on violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 27200 - Clarinet And Saxophone Techniques


    Class instruction for developing proficiency on clarinet and saxophone. Study of methods and materials for teaching these two instruments in class or private lessons.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 28100 - Brass Instrument Techniques


    Class instruction for developing proficiency on trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Study of methods and materials for teaching brass instruments in class or private lessons.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Departmental approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 28211 - Perspectives In Music


    Variable topic course designed to explore various styles, origins, influential performers, music, social, historical, and political contexts, and supportive technological advances of particular genres, styles, or time periods.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 28341 - Popular Music Performance Ensemble


    Open to all university students, contingent upon successful audition. Rehearsals consist of work on musical, instrumental, vocal, aural techniques, and stylistic nuances germane to the ensemble. Performances occur both on and off campus.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 28351 - Songwriting I


    A study of popular and commercial songwriting, with focus on composing music and lyrics within various popular music genres.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 18102 or MUSC 11400 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 28352 - Songwriting II


    A continuation of the Songwriting I course. Class sessions are able to function as “songwriting workshops” for student performances of compositions.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 28351 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 28361 - Music Publishing


    A study of the functions and operations of the music publishing industry.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 18203 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 28362 - Legal Aspects Of The Music Industry


    An intermediate level study of legal problems and issues associated with the music industry, including case studies, modern/emerging business models and music licensing.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 18203 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 29600 - Applied Music Upper Division Jury Examination


    A fifteen-minute performance of literature selected by the applied music instructor and presented for the applied music instructor and the resident faculty. Also required is an evaluative interview with a panel made up from the degree coordinator, advisor, and applied instructor. Successful completion of 29600 is required to begin preparation for the senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Fourth semester of applied music at the 30000 or 40000-level on the same instrument or permission of applied studio instructor.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 29700 - Music Education Upper Divisional Skills Examination


    An oral examination of knowledge of the foundations of education and a functional music skills examination for the purpose of evaluating progress toward the Bachelor of Music Education degree.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 29800 - Music Therapy Upper Divisional Skills Examination


    An assessment of vocal skills, accompaniment techniques, and functional music skills on autoharp, guitar, piano, Q-chord and basic percussion instruments. Required of all music therapy majors and equivalency students.

    Preparation for Course
    P or C:  MUSC 25400 with grade of C- or better. Departmental approval required.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 29900 - Piano Proficiency Examination


    Requirements are passed individually: technique; sight reading of a hymn, a piano piece, and a rhythmic pattern; transposition of simple folk songs and accompaniment; sight reading of a lead sheet and a harmonized melody without cords notated; keyboard theory skills, including realization of Roman numeral progressions; improvisation; folk songs by ear with accompaniment. Complete information available in the music department office.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 13100 or 14100, or P or C: MUSC 21100 with grade of C- or better. Departmental approval required in the semester of completion of the examination.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 30001 - Percussion


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 30002 - Harp


     Undergraduate music performance study course includes private lessons and recitals.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 30003 - Guitar


    Concentration (300) level. A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 30004 - Piano


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. 

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 30005 - Organ


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 30006 - Voice


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. 

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 30100 - Recital: Concentration Level


    Public performance of 25-50 minutes of assigned literature, with a minimum of 25 minutes being post-upper division. Recital requires approval of faculty committee at least 14 days prior to scheduled recital date. For complete guidelines refer to School of Music handbook.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 29600 and minimum of two completed semesters of post-upper division study. B.S.M.T. majors are required a minimum of one completed semester of post-upper division study. C: enrollment in 30000-level applied study on an instrument of concentration.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Instructor approval required.
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 30101 - Music Therapy Lecture Recital


    Public performance and lecture including 25-30 minutes of music appropriate to a primary instrument of study and other clinically relevant instruments, and an additional 15-20 minutes of lecture material covering historical and cultural influences and clinical applications of the performed repertoire.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 29600 and 29800 (or equivalents), with a minimum of one semester of post-Upper Division applied study. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 0.
  
  • MUSC 30300 - Electronic Music Production II


     The practice of musical sequencing; using the computer sequencing interface to control virtual instruments in the performance of a MIDI recording of a piece of music. Various virtual instruments will be used; performance practices will be prioritized, from studio sequencing, to a film scoring, to partially electro-acoustic performance and live performance.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 20700 (or equivalent) with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 30400 - Live Sound Reinforcement


    A study of current theories, technologies and techniques involved in modern sound reinforcement. Topics include large and small systems and venues.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 20300 (or equivalent) and PHYS 10500 with grades of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 30500 - Practicum


    An on-campus course designed to provide practical experience for advanced students in a supervised professional setting. Practicum work requires direct supervision by practicum instructor.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Must be admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Hours
    Studio 1-4.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 30600 - Special Topics


    Special Topics, which may change from semester to semester, offered in order to offer instruction in subjects, techniques, or content not served in other course offerings.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  Must be admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Hours
    Class, Studio and/or Independent Study 1-4.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.)
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 31000 - French Horn


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. 

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 31001 - Violin


    Concentration (300) level: A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. 

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 31002 - Flute And Piccolo


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 31200 - Arranging For Instrumental And Vocal Groups


    Fundamentals of orchestrations, arranging and scoring for orchestra, band, and chorus.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 10901, 21400 nd 21601 with grades of C- or better.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 31500 - Analysis Of Musical Form


    Study of formal structures of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, twentieth-century-and twenty-first-century compositions (serious and popular).

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 21300 with grade of C- or better. 

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 31700 - Music Education Laboratory And Field Experience


    Field experiences and observations in instrumental music education.

    Preparation for Course
    C: MUSC 33701.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students who are admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 31800 - Music Education Laboratory And Field Experience


    Field experiences and observations in choral music education.

    Preparation for Course
    C: MUSC 33801.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 31900 - Music Education Laboratory And Field Experience


    Field experiences and observations in elementary general music.

    Preparation for Course
    C: MUSC 33900.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 32000 - Trumpet And Cornet


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of the sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 32001 - Viola


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 32002 - Oboe And English Horn


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 32100 - Jazz Improvisation


    Theory and techniques of jazz improvisation with emphasis on functional harmony, melodic form, special scales, tune studies, ear training, and development of style.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 11400 with grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 2.
    Hours
    Class 3.
    Notes
    Instructor approval required.
    Restricted to students admitted into music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 33000 - Trombone


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of the sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 33001 - Cello


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 33002 - Clarinet


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 33500 - Methods And Materials For Teaching General Music 6-12


    The study of curriculum, methods and materials for teaching secondary general music. Exploration of contemporary topics and active music-making approaches outside of the performance setting.

    Cr. 2.
  
  • MUSC 33700 - Woodwind Techniques


    Class instruction and teaching methods for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet and saxophone.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Departmental approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 33701 - The Art Of Teaching Beginner Instrumentalist


    Instrumental music as a means of developing music skills, understandings, and attitudes in elementary and secondary school students.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 21400, 21601, 29700, 29900, and three of the following: MUSC 26100, 27200, 28100, 33700, 33800.

    C: MUSC 31700.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.

  
  • MUSC 33702 - The Art Of Teaching Advanced Instrumentalist


    Instrumental music as a means of developing music skills, understandings, and attitudes in secondary school students.

    Cr. 2.
  
  • MUSC 33800 - Percussion Techniques


    Class instruction to learn the rudiments of snare drum, tympani, and mallet instruments. Study of methods and materials for teaching percussion instruments in class or private lessons.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Departmental approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 33801 - The Art Of Teaching Choral Musicians I


    Development and organization of administration of choral music programs in the elementary and middle school. Emphasis on auditioning and placement, vocal production, rehearsal techniques, and appropriate choral literature.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 33802 - The Art Of Teaching Choral Musicians II


    This course is intended for music education students who are preparing to work in the secondary school choral music programs. This course will provide students with philosophies, techniques, materials, and approaches appropriate for the choral music educator.

    Cr. 2.
  
  • MUSC 33900 - General Music Methods K-8


    The study of curriculum, methods, and materials for the elementary general music program. Includes sequential planning of lessons, introduction to important methodologies, and directing the elementary-age choir.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 34000 - Euphonium


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of the sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted to a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 34001 - Music Therapy In Healthcare


    Study of music therapy and music medicine in the assessment and treatment of children, adults and the elderly in healthcare settings. Includes stress management, pain management, illness management, terminal illness and wellness.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required, as well as permission of Director of Gerontology Certificate Program or Director of Music Therapy.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program or consent of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 34002 - String Bass


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 34003 - Bassoon


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 34100 - Guitar Ensemble


    Guitarists receive coaching in duet, trio, and quartet ensembles. Provides students the opportunity to perform with other guitarists as well as with other instrumentalists/vocalists.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required. 

    Cr. 1.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 35000 - Tuba


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of the sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 35001 - Saxophone


    Concentration (300) level:  A student concentrating in an applied music area is expected to show evidence of considerable prior study and to give a half-recital. By recital time the student is expected to have attained levels reached by applied music major at end of sophomore year.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. 

    Cr. 1 or 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 35300 - Music Therapy Practicum II


    Students work with an MT-BC to provide services to older adult client groups focusing on the implementaion of music therapy assessment. Includes clinical hours and attendance at weekly seminar. 

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 25400 with grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 1.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    My be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 35400 - Music Therapy Practicum III


    Students work with an MT-BC to provide music therapy services with emphasis on the process of assessment, treatment and evaluation. Includes clinical hours and attendance at weekly seminar. 

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 35300 with grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 1.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 35500 - Music And Exceptionality


    Focus on designing, planning, and implementing music-based interventions for individuals with diverse abilities with an emphasis on music leadership, instructional and facilitation skills. Incorporates a wide variety of music therapy applications for children and adolescents, and covers the role of music in special education including historical and legal precedents, learning styles, and the IEP process.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  Basic vocal and accompaniment skills on the autoharp, guitar or piano are desirable prerequisites.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 35700 - Music In Special Education


    Introduction to teaching music to students with special needs including those with cognitive, physical, behavioral, and emotional disabilities. Development of skills in planning and structuring experiences to facilitate appropriate participation of students in the K-12 classroom. Overview of various disabilities and historical, cultural, and ethical issues. Participation in experiential music lessons and simulations; field observations of special needs students in music education.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 35800 - Applied Music Therapy Methods


    An applied clinical music course focused on the selection and implementation of the four music therapy methods of re-creation, composition, improvisation, and receptive experience. Includes identification of contraindications for clinical use and demonstration of clinical skills for various settings and clientele.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 29800.

    Cr. 2.
  
  • MUSC 37000 - Techniques For Conducting


    Introduction to philosophy and fundamentals of conducting, score preparation, baton, and hand gestures for the right hand and use of the left hand; all standard meters and time patterns; varying dynamics, accents, musical characteristics and styles.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 37100 - Choral Conducting I


    Further development of basic conducting technique with a concentration on choral concepts. Emphasis on period style elements, analytical listening, aspects of choral tone, text analysis, score preparation, rehearsal planning, vocal techniques, and other advanced problems in choral conducting. Conduct representative works from varying style periods.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 37000 with grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 37300 - Instrumental Conducting


    Further development of score reading and conducting techniques. Emphasis on experience conducting live instrumental ensembles.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 37000 with grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 38311 - Music And Audio For Video


    A study of the processes and techniques involved with creating and producing audio for use with visual media.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 20300 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 38312 - Music Mixing And Mastering


    A study and project-oriented approach to multi-track music mixing and mastering.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 20500 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 38363 - Concert And Event Promotion


    An in-depth look at the concert and event industry. Students will learn about the live music industry and gain an understanding of what it takes to be a concert and event promoter. Students will also learn about new technology that is changing the way concerts are performed including new revenue streams for live artists.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 18203 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 38364 - Music Products Merchandising


    A comprehensive study of the music products industry.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 18203 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 38365 - Artist Management


    A study of the field of music artist management.

    Preparation for Course
    P:  MUSC 18203 with grade of C- or better and admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 38366 - Music Business: Start Up To Success


    Introduce students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to manage a record label and music publishing either as a start up or with an established company. Students will learn the foundational concepts of music business management and will gain the skills necessary to run a music business. 

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted as a Music Industry or Popular Music major in the School of Music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 39300 - History Of Jazz


    A survey of periods, major performers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic features, and related materials in the history of jazz music.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 39800 - Music Therapy Methods & Applications


    A combined didactic and clinical course that explores the affordances and challenges of the four music therapy methods and choices for designing and implementing them, and pairs that with hands-on clinical training. Includes application of professional literature to practice, self-experiences of the methods in the classroom setting, and 8-12 weekly hours of practicum experience with direct supervision by an MT-BC.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 29800, or consent of department.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 40000 - Percussion


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 40001 - Guitar Undergraduate Major


    Major (400) level: Performance study. A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital. 

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admission into a program of the School of Music. Departmental approval required. 

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 40003 - Piano


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Departmental approval required.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 40004 - Voice


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 40007 - Harp


    Applied harp instruction for music performance majors.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Music Performance major. Departmental approval required.

    Cr. 2.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 40100 - Junior Recital: Performance Major


    Public performance of 30-50 minutes of assigned literature, with a minimum of 20 minutes being post-upper division. Recital requires approval of faculty committee at least 14 days prior to scheduled recital date. For complete guidelines refer to School of Music handbook.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 29600 with grade of C- or better. C: enrollment in 40000-level study on major instrument.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 40200 - Senior Recital: Performance Major


    Public performance of 40-60 minutes of assigned literature prepared after junior recital. Recital requires approval of faculty committee at least 14 days prior to scheduled recital date. For complete guidelines refer to School of Music handbook.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 40100 with grade of C- or better and one completed semester of applied study after 40100. C: enrollment in 40000-level applied study on major instrument.

    Cr. 0.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 40300 - History Of Music I


    Study of music from the beginnings of Western civilization to 1700. Analysis of representative compositions; relationship of music to the socio-cultural background of each epoch.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 20200.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 40400 - Internship


    An off-campus course designed to provide practical experience and apprenticeship for advanced students in a supervised professional setting. Student agrees to conference with instructor once per week during the internship.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Must be admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Hours
    40 total internship work hours required for 1 credit hour.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 40401 - History Of Music II


    Study of music from 1700 to the present. Analysis of representative compositions; relationship of music to the socio-cultural background of each epoch.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 40300 with grade of C- or better.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 40500 - Final Project In Music Technology


    Students will create a substantial music technology final project, in coordination with the course instructor.  Possibilities include, but are not limited to, music recording, live sound reinforcement, music/audio/sound design for video, testing or research in music/audio, music or audio software design.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Must be admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-4.
    Hours
    Studio and/or Independent Study 1-4.
  
  • MUSC 40501 - Music History I


    This course offers a broad introduction to the history of music from Greek and Roman antiquity until circa 1600. In addition to developing skills pertinent to matters of style, genre, function, and form, students will engage with the social, cultural, and philosophical contexts of musicking from a global perspective. Historical approaches to music pedagogy; connections between music and the body; developments in musical notation and music publishing; the evolving relationship between music and text; and the relationship between musical transmission and human migration will be emphasized in this course. Above all, this course aims to foster and develop listening skills essential to thinking, speaking, and writing critically and intelligently about all musical traditions, and to combine these skills with historical and cultural knowledge of diverse musical traditions.

    Preparation for Course
    P. MUSC 10500.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 40502 - Music History II


    This course offers a broad introduction to the history of music from circa 1600 until circa 1900. In addition to developing skills pertinent to matters of style, genre, function, and form, students will engage with the social, cultural, and philosophical contexts of musicking from a global perspective. The intersections of science and the development of instrumental technology; connections between music and the body; a critical exploration of the historiography of women and musicking; and the relationship between popular song, nationalism, race (and slavery), and colonialism will be emphasized in this course. Above all, this course aims to foster and develop listening skills essential to thinking, speaking, and writing critically and intelligently about all musical traditions, and to combine these skills with historical and cultural knowledge of diverse musical traditions.

    Preparation for Course
    P. MUSC 10500.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 40503 - Music History III


    This course offers a broad introduction to the history of music from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. In addition to developing skills pertinent to matters of style, genre, function, and form, students will engage with the social, cultural, and philosophical contexts of musicking from a global perspective. Historical trends in vernacular musics and the sheet music and recording industries; connections between race, gender, genre, and the music industry; the cross-pollination of musical traditions and the influence of the recording industry across genre; the retreat of composers of “Art Music” to the academy; the use of music in film and emerging technologies; music and globalization; and post-tonal compositional techniques will be emphasized in this course. Above all, this course aims to foster and develop listening skills essential to thinking, speaking, and writing critically and intelligently about all musical traditions, and to combine these skills with historical and cultural knowledge of diverse musical traditions. 

    Preparation for Course
    P. MUSC 10500

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 41000 - Horn Undergraduate Major


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 41001 - Administrative And Professional Issues In Music Therapy


    Study of government and professional guidelines that influence music therapy practice. Includes review of the professional organization, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, Levels of Practice, corresponding competencies, certification requirements, internship requirements, and other professional issues.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 29800.

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 41002 - Violin


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 41003 - Creative Arts, Health, And Wellness


    Overview of the use of creative arts and action-oriented experiences throughout the lifespan. Involves the study of creativity and applications designed to facilitate healthy living practices, wellness, and personal growth from a humanistic perspective. Students will create, design, and lead creative arts experiences by the semester’s end. No artistic performances are required.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Sophomore or higher class standing and completion of one course in Creative Ways of Knowing (or equivalent).

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 41004 - Flute And Piccolo Undergraduate Major


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 41800 - Psychology Of Music


    Introduction to the physical, psychological, and physiological aspects of sound and music. Survey of the theories related to sound production, acoustics, music perception and learning, and the effects of sound and music on the behavior of humans. Overview of music psychology research, and the scientific method and research techniques.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Junior or senior class standing or consent of instructor.

    Cr. 3.
  
  • MUSC 41900 - Independent Study In Music


    A format intended to accommodate special content not necessarily appropriate to a fixed listing. Planned to utilize unique competencies of faculty and special interests of students. Topics such as musical instrument repair, composition, music education, music therapy, music technology and advanced conducting may be elected.

    Preparation for Course
    P: junior class standing and departmental approval required. 

    Cr. 1-3.
    Variable Title
    (V.T.).
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 41901 - Introduction To Music Therapy Research Methods


    Survey of current music therapy research including quantitative, qualitative, and historical literature with focus on underlying philosophies of research, research design, validity and reliability, and research ethics. Development of skills in defining research questions, reviewing literature, basic analysis and interpretation of data, and application of research to clinical practice.

    Preparation for Course
    P: MUSC 29800 and instructor approval required. 

    Cr. 3.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
  
  • MUSC 42000 - Trumpet And Cornet


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 42002 - Viola


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Admitted into a program of the School of Music. Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 42003 - Oboe And English Horn


    Major (400) level:  A student majoring in applied music must show talent for solo performance before being admitted to the curriculum and must give a junior and senior recital.

    Preparation for Course
    P: Instructor approval required.

    Cr. 1-6.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 42004 - Small Ensembles


    Chamber music ensembles with brass, wind, piano, string, percussion, voice, or mixed instrumentation. 

    Cr. 0 or 1.
    Notes
    Restricted to students admitted into a music degree program.
    May be repeated for credit.
 

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