Music
Course Descriptions

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 $150 lesson fee; two lessons per week earns two hours credit with a $300 lesson fee.)

MUS 011
Private Voice I
1 to 2 credits
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in voice.

MUS 012
Private Piano I
1 to 2 credits
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in piano techniques.

MUS 013
Private Instruments I
1 to 2 credits
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in band and orchestral instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, guitar and percussion.

MUS 014
Private Strings I
1 to 2 credits
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in orchestral stringed instruments: violin, viola, violoncello, and contrabass.

MUS 020
Elementary Theory
2 credits
Developmental course - does not count for graduation credit
Offered every fall semester
Extended registration available
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 051

MUS 052

MUS 101
World of Music
3 credits
GE category: Humanities
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
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.

MUS 106
Music Theory II
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: MUS 105
Concurrent enrollment in MUS 108 required
Continuation of MUS 105.

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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Includes skills of teaching woodwinds on the elementary level. Covers double reed instruments with emphasis on oboe and bassoon.
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MUS 121

MUS 123
Class Instruction in
Strings I
1 credit
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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 improvisational skills and musicianship. Auditions will be held.

MUS 126
Jazz Ensemble II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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.

MUS 129
Women's Chorale I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 129.

MUS 133
Symphonic Choir I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 134
Symphonic Choir II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 133. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 135
Vocal Show Ensemble I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
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
Extended registration available
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
Continuation of MUS 136. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 138

MUS 139
Vocal Show Ensemble II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
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 Music I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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.

MUS 141
Chamber Music II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 140. Auditions will be held.

MUS 142
Symphonic Band I
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 142.

MUS 147
String Orchestra I
2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
This course is dedicated to providing musical and educational opportunity to study and perform a wide selection of string orchestra literature. This orchestra prepares concerts for public performances and provides accompaniment for musical theater performances.

MUS 148
String Orchestra II
2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
This course is dedicated to providing musical and educational opportunity to study and perform a wide selection of string orchestra literature. This orchestra prepares concerts for public performances and provides accompaniment for musical theater performances.

MUS 151
Symphony Orchestra I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 151.

MUS 153
Beginning Guitar
2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Fundamentals of piano. Can cover literature used in the first two years of piano study.
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MUS 157
College Symphony I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Rehearses, studies, and performs a wide selection of symphonic string literature within the technical abilities of the players. The orchestra will give at least two performances per year.

MUS 158
College Symphony II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 157.

MUS 161
Private Voice II
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in proper singing techniques using art song literature.

MUS 162
Private Voice III
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 161.

MUS 171
Private Piano II
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 171.
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MUS 181
Private Instruments II
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in band and orchestral instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, guitar and percussion.

MUS 182
Private Instruments III
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 181.

MUS 183
Private Strings II
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in orchestral stringed instruments: violin, viola, violoncello, and contrabass.

MUS 184
Private Strings III
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 183.

MUS 190
Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 190. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 203
Music Notation/Finale
2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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 212 and MUS 206 required
Continuation of MUS 212.
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MUS 225
Jazz Ensemble III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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 improvisational skills and musicianship. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 226
Jazz Ensemble IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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 improvisational skills and musicianship. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 229
Women's Chorale III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 229.

MUS 233
Symphonic Choir III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 234
Symphonic Choir IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 233. Auditions will be held.
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MUS 235
Vocal Show Ensemble III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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 Music III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 141. Auditions will be held.

MUS 241
Chamber Music IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 240. Auditions will be held.

MUS 242
Symphonic Band III
2 credits
Offered every spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 242.

MUS 251
Symphony Orchestra III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Fundamentals of piano. Can cover literature used in the first two years of piano study.
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MUS 257
College Symphony III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Rehearses, studies, and performs a wide selection of symphonic string literature within the technical abilities of the players. Players will primarily be full-time students. The orchestra will give at least two performances per year.

MUS 258
College Symphony IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 257.

MUS 261
Private Voice IV
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in proper singing techniques using art song literature.

MUS 262
Private Voice V
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 261.

MUS 271
Private Piano IV
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 172.
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MUS 272
Private Piano V
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 271.
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MUS 281
Private Instruments IV
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in band and orchestral instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, guitar and percussion.

MUS 282
Private Instruments V
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 281.

MUS 283
Private Strings IV
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Private instruction in orchestral stringed instruments: violin, viola, violoncello, and contrabass.

MUS 284
Private Strings V
1 to 2 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 283.

MUS 290
Vocal Jazz Ensemble III
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Continuation of MUS 290. Auditions will be held.

MUS 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
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
Extended registration available
Design and execution of original music projects under faculty supervision.

Music Course Descriptions

Music
Course Descriptions