MUS 134. University Singers

1 hour

This is an auditioned, mixed-voice concert choir, which is the primary musical ensemble for the study and performance of sacred and secular choral music. The University Chorale, an auditioned chamber choir, is chosen from members of the University Singers. Prerequisites: An audition and permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 135. Beginning Class Voice

1 hour

This course is an introduction to the basics of singing which includes posture, breath pressure, phonation, diction, tone, and intonation. A variety of easy vocal literature will be studied and performed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 136. Applied Instruction in Music

1 hour

The study and practice of techniques and literature on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 331. History and Theory of Music I

4 hours

History and Theory of Music I examines music from the early beginnings to 1600 with analysis of representative works. This course uses primary sources – listening and studying the music with the aid of selected scores and outlines, and reading and discussing comments by composers, performers, theorists, and other. The required listening assignments are created to supplement and enhance the classroom experience. Prerequisite: COR 103 or permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 332. History and Theory of Music II

4 hours

History and Theory of Music II examines music from 1600 to 1800 with analysis of representative works. This course uses primary sources – listening and studying the music with the aid of selected scores and outlines, and reading and discussing comments by composers, performers, theorists, and other. The required listening assignments are created to supplement and enhance the classroom experience. Prerequisite: COR 103, MUS 331 or permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 333. History and Theory of Music III

4 hours

History and Theory of Music III examines music from 1800 to 1900 with analysis of representative works. This course uses primary sources – listening and studying the music with the aid of selected scores and outlines, and reading and discussing comments by composers, performers, theorists, and other. The required listening assignments are created to supplement and enhance the classroom experience. Prerequisite: COR 103 or permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 334. History and Theory of Music IV

4 hours

History and Theory of Music IV examines music from 1900 to the present with analysis of representative works. This course uses primary sources – listening and studying the music with the aid of selected scores and outlines, and reading and discussing comments by composers, performers, theorists, and other. The required listening assignments are created to supplement and enhance the classroom experience. Prerequisite: COR 103, MUS 333, or permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 430. Special Topics in Music

4 hours

This course will be a study of a selected topic in music, such as African-American Composers, Basic Techniques of Conducting, Fundamentals of Music, Masterpieces of Choral Literature, Music, Television, Films and Their Impact on Culture, Musics of Multicultural America, Women in Music, and World Music. Prerequisite: COR 103 or permission of the instructor.
 

MUS 431. Independent Study in Music

1-4 hours

This course is supervised research on a selected project or paper. It provides students an opportunity to study and analyze in depth a specific musical style, composer, work, etc. Prerequisite: Submission of a proposed outline of study that includes a schedule of meetings and assignments approved by the instructor, the division chair, and the Provost and Senior Vice President prior to registration.