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Music Course Descriptions
Explanation of Course
Description Items
General Information For
All Private Instruction (Voice, Piano, Instruments)
All private instruction is
given on levels of skill determined by the instructor. Course numbers for this
instruction begin with the sub-collegiate level, 011 through 015, and range
upward to four complete semesters of private college level study.
 Length
of private lesson is usually one-half hour with some variation by the
instructor. There is a Private Instructional Fee required for private
instruction in addition to college tuition. This fee is paid directly to the
instructor at the beginning of the semester. (One lesson per week earns one
hour credit with a $200 lesson fee; two lessons per week earns two hours credit
with a $400 lesson fee.)
MUS 011
Private Voice I
1 credit
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in voice.
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MUS 012
Private Piano I
1 credit
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in piano techniques.
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MUS 013
Private Instruments I
1 credit
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in band and orchestral instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet,
bassoon, horn, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, guitar and percussion.
Instruction is given on levels of skill determined by the instructor. Numbers
for this instruction begin with the sub-collegiate level, 013, and range upward
for four complete semesters of private study. (One 30-minute lesson per week
earns one hour credit). Participation in semester recital is required. Private
instructional fee required and payable at beginning of semester.
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MUS 014
Private Strings I
1 credit
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in orchestral stringed instruments: violin, viola, violoncello,
and contrabass.
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MUS 020
Elementary Theory
2 credits
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered every fall semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
A one-semester remedial music theory course designed specifically for music
majors who need preparation for MUS 105 Theory I as determined by in-class placement
tests.
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MUS 101
World of Music
3 credits
GE category: Humanities
Offered every fall and spring semester
Increases all students' ability to appreciate and enjoy the masterpieces
of music of all periods through the study of styles, forms, and composers; attending/discussing
concerts, and listening to recordings in the classroom and in the Media Center.
Non-technical. Not recommended for music majors.
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MUS 102
Music Fundamentals
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Provides the non-music major with a background in music symbols and notation
sufficient to begin work in musical learning. May also introduce some music
theory.
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MUS 105
Music Theory I
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MUS 107 required
Basic theory needed for development of musicianship and musical understanding;
scales, keys rhythm, triads, part writing, cadences, dominant sevenths, secondary
dominants, and simple modulations.
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MUS 106
Music Theory II
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: MUS 105 with a grade of "C" or higher
and prior or concurrent enrollment in MUS 108 required
Continuation of MUS 105.
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MUS 107
Aural Perception I
1 credit
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MUS 105 required
Sight singing, ear training and keyboard harmony.
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MUS 108
Aural Perception II
1 credit
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MUS 106 and MUS 107
required
Continuation of MUS 107.
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MUS 111
Marching Band I
2 credits
Offered every fall semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Teaches basic marching fundamentals. Prepares half-time shows, parades and
reviews music and techniques appropriate to various marching styles. Provides
pep band music for the basketball season.
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MUS 117
Class Instruction in Brass I
1 credit
Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Elementary group instruction required of instrumental music majors. Includes
skills of teaching brass at the elementary level. Upper brass instruments with
emphasis on trumpet and French horn.
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MUS 118
Class Instruction in Brass II
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Includes skills of teaching brass at the elementary level. Lower brass instruments
with emphasis on trombone, baritone and tuba.
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MUS 119
Class Instruction in Woodwinds I
1 credit
Offered fall semester in even-numbered years
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Includes skills in teaching woodwinds on the elementary level. Single reed
instruments with emphasis on flute, clarinet, saxophone.
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MUS 120
Class Instruction in Woodwinds II
1 credit
Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Includes skills of teaching woodwinds on the elementary level. Covers double
reed instruments with emphasis on oboe and bassoon.
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MUS 123
Class Instruction in
Strings I
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Includes skills of teaching strings on elementary level. Upper stringed
instruments with emphasis on violin and viola.
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MUS 124
Class Instruction in
Strings II
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Includes skills of teaching strings on elementary level. Lower stringed
instruments with emphasis on cello and bass.
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MUS 125
Jazz Ensemble I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Concurrent enrollment in Symphonic Band (MUS 142, MUS 143, MUS 242 or
MUS 243) or Marching Band (MUS 111 or MUS 211) required
Studies and performs a wide range of popular and jazz literature to develop
musicianship. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 126
Jazz Ensemble II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Concurrent enrollment in Symphonic Band (MUS 142, MUS 143, MUS 242 or
MUS 243) or Marching Band (MUS 111 or MUS 211) required
Continuation of MUS 125.
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MUS 127 
Men's Chorus I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Accompanied and a cappella literature of all periods studied and performed.
Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas, and Spring Sing concerts. Opportunity
for performance in men's choruses.
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MUS 128
Men's Chorus II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 127.
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MUS 129
Women's Chorale I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Accompanied and a cappella literature of all periods studied and performed.
Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas and Spring Sing concerts.
MUS 130
Women's Chorale II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 129.
MUS 133
Symphonic Choir I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Accompanied and a cappella literature of all periods studied and performed.
Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas, and Spring Sing concerts. Opportunity
for performance in men's, women's and mixed choruses.
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MUS 134
Symphonic Choir II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 133.
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MUS 135
Vocal Show Ensemble I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Open to men and women. Study and performance of accompanied and a cappella
vocal music, including contemporary pop and jazz songs for various sized groups
and voice combinations with choreography as needed. Vocal Show Ensemble known
as "Choraleers." Auditions will be held.
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MUS 136
A Cappella Choir I
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Accompanied and a cappella literature of all periods studied and performed.
Focus on music department tour literature. Intended to be the top large vocal
ensemble, the touring choir. Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas Concert,
Messiah, Tour, and Spring Sing concerts. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 137
A Cappella Choir II
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 136. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 139
Vocal Show Ensemble II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 135. Study and performance of accompanied and a cappella
vocal music, including contemporary pop and jazz songs for various sized groups
and voice combinations with choreography as needed. Vocal Show Ensemble known
as "Choraleers." Auditions will be held.
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MUS 140
Chamber Ensemble I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Study and performance of a wide variety of chamber music repertoire with
weekly coaching sessions of string quartets and trios, with piano and in other
combinations with other instruments. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 141
Chamber Ensemble II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 140. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 142
Symphonic Band I
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Study and performance of standard band literature for public concert performances.
Required for Instrumental Music majors. Provides pep band for athletic events.
MUS 143
Symphonic Band II
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 142.
MUS 147
String Orchestra I
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
This course is dedicated to providing musical and educational opportunity
to study and perform a wide selection of string orchestra literature, as well
as increasing the skill levels of individual performers within the ensemble.
As a performance based class the ultimate goal is to provide musically satisfying
performances.
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MUS 148
String Orchestra II
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 147.
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MUS 151
Symphony Orchestra I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Studies and performs a wide selection of symphonic literature. Orchestra
prepares concerts for public performances and provides accompaniment for music
performances.
MUS 152
Symphony Orchestra II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 151.
MUS 153
Beginning Guitar
2 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Covers the history, style, and development of playing skill on the guitar.
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MUS 155
Class Piano I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Fundamentals of piano. Can cover literature used in the first two years
of piano study.
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MUS 156
Class Piano II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Fundamentals of piano. Can cover literature used in the first two years
of piano study.
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MUS 157
Chamber Orchestra I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
This course is dedicated to providing musical and educational opportunity
to study and perform a wide selection of chamber or small orchestra literature.
This orchestra prepares concerts for public performances and provides accompaniment
for musical theatre performances.
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MUS 158
Chamber Orchestra II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 157.
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MUS 161
Private Voice II
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in proper singing techniques using art song literature.
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MUS 162
Private Voice III
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 161.
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MUS 171
Private Piano II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction on the piano. Participation in semester recitals and/or
juries is required. Private instructional fee required and payable at the beginning
of each semester.
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MUS 172
Private Piano III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 171.
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MUS 181
Private Instruments II
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in band and orchestral instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet,
bassoon, horn, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, guitar and percussion.
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MUS 182
Private Instruments III
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 181.
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MUS 183
Private Strings II
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in stringed instruments: violin, viola, violoncello,
and contrabass. Participation in semester recitals and/or juries required. Private
instruction fee required and payable at the beginning of each semester.
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MUS 184
Private Strings III
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 183.
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MUS 190
Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet the need for a small vocal ensemble that can travel and
present entertaining variety shows of a professional nature, in the local community
and around the state. A variety of pop musical styles will be studied and performed.
Auditions will be held.
MUS 191
Vocal Jazz Ensemble II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 190. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 203
Music Notation/Finale
2 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
This course covers the basic techniques of using Finale, a professional-level
computer music notation program. Basic knowledge of music theory and computer
literacy are recommended.
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MUS 204
Elements of Conducting
2 credits
Offered upon request
Fundamentals and essentials of conducting and rehearsal techniques used
by both choral and instrumental conductors.
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MUS 205
Music Theory III
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisites: MUS 106, MUS 108, and concurrent enrollment in MUS 212
required
Diatonic and chromatic harmony writing and analysis including 20th century techniques.
MUS 206
Music Theory IV
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisites: MUS 205, MUS 212 and concurrent enrollment in MUS 213
required
Continuation of MUS 205.
MUS 211
Marching Band II
2 credits
Offered every fall semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Prerequisite: MUS 111
Teaches basic marching fundamentals. Prepares half-time shows, parades, and
reviews music and techniques appropriate to various marching styles. Provides
pep band music for the basketball season.
MUS 212
Aural Perception III
1 credit
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MUS 205 and MUS 108
required
Continuation of MUS 108.
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MUS 213
Aural Perception IV
1 credit
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MUS 206 and MUS 212
required
Continuation of MUS 212.
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MUS 225
Jazz Ensemble III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Concurrent enrollment in Symphonic Band (MUS 142, MUS 143, MUS 242 or
MUS 243) or Marching Band (MUS 111 or MUS 211) required
Continuation of MUS 126. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 226
Jazz Ensemble IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Concurrent enrollment in Symphonic Band (MUS 142, MUS 143, MUS 242 or
MUS 243) or Marching Band (MUS 111 or MUS 211) required
Continuation of MUS 225. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 227
Men's Chorus III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 128. Accompanied and a cappella literature of all periods
studied and performed. Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas, and Spring
Sing concerts. Opportunity for performance in men's choruses.
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MUS 228
Men's Chorus IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 227.
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MUS 229
Women's Chorale III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 129-130. Accompanied and a cappella literature of all
periods studied and performed. Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas
and Spring Sing concerts.
MUS 230
Women's Chorale IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 229.
MUS 233
Symphonic Choir III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 134. Accompanied and a cappella literature of all periods
studied and performed. Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas, and Spring
Sing concerts. Opportunity for performance in men's, women's and mixed choruses.
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MUS 234
Symphonic Choir IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 233.
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MUS 235
Vocal Show Ensemble III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 139. Study and performance of accompanied and a cappella
vocal music, including contemporary pop and jazz songs for various sized groups
and voice combinations with choreography as needed. Vocal Show Ensemble known
as "Choraleers." Auditions will be held.
MUS 236
A Cappella Choir III
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 137. Accompanied and a cappella literature of all periods
studied and performed. Intended to be the top large vocal ensemble, the touring
choir. Focus on literature for Fall Sing, Christmas Concert, Messiah, Tour,
and Spring Sing concerts. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 237
A Cappella Choir IV
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 236. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 239
Vocal Show Ensemble IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 235. Study and performance of accompanied and a cappella
vocal music, including contemporary pop and jazz songs for various sized groups
and voice combinations with choreography as needed. Vocal Show Ensemble known
as "Choraleers." Auditions will be held.
MUS 240
Chamber Ensemble III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 141. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 241
Chamber Ensemble IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 240. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 242
Symphonic Band III
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 143. Study and performance of standard band literature
for public concert performances. Required for Instrumental Music majors. Provides
pep band for athletic events.
MUS 243
Symphonic Band IV
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 242.
MUS 251
Symphony Orchestra III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 152. Studies and performs a wide selection of symphonic
literature. Orchestra prepares concerts for public performances and provides
accompaniment for music performances. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 252
Symphony Orchestra IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 251. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 255
Class Piano III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Fundamentals of piano. Can cover literature used in the first two years
of piano study.
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MUS 256
Class Piano IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Fundamentals of piano. Can cover literature used in the first two years
of piano study.
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MUS 257
Chamber Orchestra III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 158.
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MUS 258
Chamber Orchestra IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 257.
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MUS 261
Private Voice IV
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in proper singing techniques using art song literature.
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MUS 262
Private Voice V
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 261.
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MUS 271
Private Piano IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 172.
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MUS 272
Private Piano V
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 271.
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MUS 281
Private Instruments IV
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in band and orchestral instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet,
bassoon, horn, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, guitar and percussion.
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MUS 282
Private Instruments V
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 281.
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MUS 283
Private Strings IV
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Private instruction in stringed instruments. All private instruction is
given on levels of skill determined by the instructor. Numbers for this instruction
begin with the sub-collegiate level, 014, and range upward to four complete
semesters of private study. (One lesson per week earns one hour credit.) Participation
in semester recitals and/or juries is required. Private instructional fee required
as determined by instructor, and payable at the beginning of the semester.
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MUS 284
Private Strings V
1 credit
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 283.
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MUS 290
Vocal Jazz Ensemble III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 191. Designed to meet the need for a small vocal ensemble
that can travel and present entertaining variety shows of a professional nature,
in the local community and around the state. A variety of pop musical styles
will be studied and performed. Auditions will be held.
MUS 291
Vocal Jazz Ensemble IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Continuation of MUS 290. Auditions will be held.
MUS 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in music.
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MUS 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original music projects under faculty supervision.
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