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MUS 308 - History of Jazz
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The course provides the students with an appreciation and understanding of the cultural history of Jazz. Through critical listening students will learn to identify the various styles and performers associated with the traditions of Jazz.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 309 - History of Film Music
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course will examine film music, primarily American, from its origins in the “silent” film era, through the Golden Age of Hollywood, to the present day. An emphasis will be placed upon the study of individual composers and their contributions to the genre. In the belief that “music is a mirror of the society that created it,” historical trends of the 20th and 21st century will also be examined.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 311 - Form and Analysis
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
An exploration of the methods of organizing music. Study focuses on traditional homophonic forms such as variation, rondo, sonata, symphony, and popular song.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 224 and 225
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MUS 312 - Introduction to Conducting
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
Basic conducting skills, principles, and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental music. Observations of choral and instrumental ensemble rehearsals.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 214
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MUS 313 - Music History I
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
A general survey course of the history of Western European music and of selected non-Western cultures. Includes lectures, readings, and a research paper. Ancient through Renaissance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 124 and 125
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MUS 316 - Opera Theater Workshop
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall
The study, preparation, and performance of operatic and musical theater scenes and roles, with specific focus on the integration of music, acting, and staging. Open to music majors and non-music majors by audition.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 116 , 216 , 427 , 461 , or 462
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 071 , 072 , 081 , 082 , 461 , or 462
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MUS 323 - Music History II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Following the scope and format of the music history courses, this course is a general survey of musical styles and history of the Baroque and Classical periods.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 124 and 125
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MUS 324 - Music History III
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Following the scope and format of the music history courses, this course is a general survey of musical styles and history of the Baroque and Classical periods, with emphasis on the Romantic period.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 124 and MUS 125
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MUS 325 - Music History IV
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
Course content provides a continuation of Music History III with emphasis on the 20th century period. American music and implications of recent developments, including electronic and experimental music, are also included.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 124 and 125
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MUS 326 - Commercial Arranging I
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
Instruction in arranging for vocal and rhythm section in popular music genres.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 332 - Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
An exploration of the biblical view of music and theology of corporate singing; focusing on how each should affect the twenty-first century Church. Special emphasis given to the Psalms and Christian hymnody, including contemporary hymns.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 333 - Song Literature
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
A survey of literature for solo voice from the Baroque to the Twentieth Century. Analysis of scores through recordings and live performances.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 323
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MUS 334 - Piano Literature I
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
A survey of the piano literature from the Baroque period through the end of the Classical Period. Stylistic analysis of individual works through recordings and live performances.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 323
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MUS 335 - Piano Literature II
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring (even years)
A survey of the piano literature of the Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary periods. Stylistic analysis of individual works through recordings and live performances.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 334
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MUS 336 - Commercial Arranging II
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
Instruction in arranging for rhythm section and various instrumental combinations such as strings, wind, and brass in popular music genres.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 326
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MUS 337 - Audio Signal Processing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of the theory, practice, and equipment of digital and analog audio signal processing including temporal (ex. reverb, chorus, delay), spectral (equalization, filtering), and dynamic (compressor, limiters, expanders) processing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 387
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MUS 341 - Junior Recital
Units: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Music majors in the Performance areas may elect to enroll in MUS 341 and present a concert or half recital of 20-30 minutes during their junior year. Students will perform selections from their Junior Recital repertoire in this class setting, and will receive constructive critique from the instructor and classmates. Permission to enroll will be given only after attaining the appropriate Performance Level of 4 and passing all Piano Proficiency skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 344 - Choral Literature
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Survey of choral literature from a historical and educative perspective. Emphasis is placed on graded literature appropriate for use in secondary education.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 405
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MUS 345 - Orchestral and Band Literature
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Survey of orchestral and band literature from a historical and educative perspective. Emphasis is placed on graded literature appropriate for use in secondary education.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 405
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MUS 346 - Repertoire for Accompanists
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
A historic survey of the song, opera, and instrumental literature from approximately 1600 through the 20th century. Includes stylistic analysis of individual works through recordings and live performances.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional instruction fee
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MUS 347 - Music Production I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Course explores studio music project creation, implementation, and delivery of product. Students will learn how to develop the overall scope of a recording project including defining project goals, selection of musical material and performers, technical resources, and budget to final product creation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 386
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MUS 354 - Private Lessons in Composition
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course, a continuation of MUS 253 , is intended to provide students individual instruction in music composition. Students compose works in preparation for their senior composition recital.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 253
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MUS 355 - Private Lessons in Songwriting
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Applied instruction in the fundamentals of songwriting with emphasis placed on melodic writing, structure, “hooks,” and text setting.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 253
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MUS 356 - Commercial Instrumental or Vocal Project I
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
Students will complete a 30-minute performance or project related to their area of studies in commercial music performance. Selection of material and performance medium will be selected in coordination with the student’s applied instructor.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Junior status
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MUS 357 - Music Production II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Study of the business and creative aspects of music production. Emphasis is placed on project development and tracking from demo to final product, creative and aesthetic considerations, assessing needs of artist, song selection and analysis, and artistic development and creative vision.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 347
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MUS 360 - Theology, History, and Practice of Worship
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of biblical text and the history of worship in the church in order to develop a biblical theology of worship and its application in the local church. Students will learn about the development and reforms of liturgical practices and biblical foundations for historical and present-day worship applications.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 364 - Songwriting and Commercial Production
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
In this course students will experience the full creative process of writing a song, arranging it, making a demo, and creating a full studio production. Focusing on foundational recording and production techniques, this class will also highlight topics of music copyright, licensing, and publishing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 282
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MUS 366 - Live Sound Techniques and Applications
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Study of equipment and design in sound related to concert and live performance applications. Additional training on operation, mixing, equalization, and monitor mixing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: Practicum hours required
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MUS 367 - Contemporary Trends in Music Engineering
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Exploration of current technological developments and applications in sound recording, editing, manipulation, and distribution.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 387
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MUS 370 - Worship Technology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Worship Technology covers the various skills needed for the technical aspects of modern church worship service. Included in the course will be techniques on lighting, sound, multi-media, and emerging technologies that will enhance corporate worship. The student will learn the various skills needed for these areas as well as the ability to communicate with professionals in the technical field.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 372 - Counterpoint
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
Continued study of composers’ methods of organizing music. Focuses on analysis of music and writing music using contrapuntal techniques. Emphasis on forms of Baroque era and their current application.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 224 and 225
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MUS 376 - Performance Styles for Accompanists
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Introduction to performance practice for accompanists with emphasis on stylistic playing. Accompaniments for art song, operatic and instrumental literature, choral literature, gospel and jazz styles will be studied through discussion and performance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 256
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MUS 377 - Post Production and Editing
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to audio post production and editing for visual media. Methods for sound synchronization, dialogue recording, editing and mixing, and sound effects will be covered. Students will produce short projects applying course content to short films and advertisements.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 387
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MUS 384 - Survey of Recording Technology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course will introduce you to the technology of recording, including analog and digital recording, recording history, technical discoveries and the effect of recording on music at large.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 224
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MUS 385 - Digital Media Ethics
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course provides a comprehensive study of intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and rights of privacy and publicity. Specific topics include exclusive rights, infringement claims and defenses, ownership, duration, and registration.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 386 - Audio Recording and Studio Techniques I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to analog and digital audio recording and ProTools recording software. Topics covered will include microphone techniques, signal flow, recording consoles, sound capture, and basic sound editing. Recording of vocal and instruments will be covered.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 387 - Audio Recording and Studio Techniques II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Course builds upon Audio Recording and Studio Techniques I , exploring advanced studio recording and editing. Topics covered will include signal routing, DAW, digital signal processors, and recording of larger ensembles and diverse instruments.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: Practicum hours required
Prerequisite(s): MUS 386
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MUS 390 - Projects in Musical Analysis
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course is a topical study in musical analysis that builds on the material in MUS 311 . Students will be exposed to various analytical techniques utilized by the professional music theorist including Schenkerian Analysis, Post-Tonal Musical Analysis, and Narrative Analysis.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 311
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MUS 396 - Lighting Techniques and Applications
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Study of equipment and design in lighting related to concert and live performance applications. Emphasis placed on terminology, creation of lighting plots and designs, fixtures, and computer and lighting console instruction.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: Practicum hours required
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MUS 397 - Studio Production Project I
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will record a 30-minute performance project of various ensemble configurations. Selection of material and performance medium will be selected in coordination with the student’s applied instructor.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Junior status
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MUS 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 400 - Special Topics in Music
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
An examination of specific areas of Music.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 404 - Craft of Ministry II
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to equip the aspiring worship leader or pastor with administrative, organization, and management skills essential for success in the environment and structure of the local church.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 304
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MUS 405 - Introduction to Music Education
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to music teaching as a profession. This course introduces philosophical foundations, pedagogical approaches, learning environments, curriculum and instruction, content standards, social context, and music instruction and learning with technology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fieldwork: 15 hours of observation required
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MUS 408 - Jazz Pedagogy
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to prepare students to teach jazz music. Students will receive a fundamental background in aspects of administration, preparation, directing, rehearsal, teaching, and evaluation of the various types of jazz ensembles: big bands, combos, and vocal jazz groups. Required of all Music Education majors and those completing the Jazz Studies Concentration.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 224
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MUS 412 - Instrumental Conducting
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
Advanced development of the specific skills and techniques of conducting instrumental ensembles, including orchestra and wind band. Course includes score analysis, interpretive decisions, baton technique, verbal and non-verbal communication, and development of a conductor’s knowledge of relevant instruments and transpositions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: Practicum hours required
Prerequisite(s): MUS 312
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MUS 413 - Choral Conducting
Units: 2
When Offered: As offered
Advanced development of the techniques of choral conducting. Course includes score analysis, verbal and non-verbal gestures, interpretative decisions, and development of choral tone.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: Practicum hours required
Prerequisite(s): MUS 312
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 093
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MUS 414 - Interpretive Arranging
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
The technique of arranging and adapting music for instrumental as well as vocal ensembles of various sizes and composition is the focus of this course content.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 224 and 225
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MUS 416 - Opera Theater Production
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
Practical training in the presentation of musical dramas. Consists of regular rehearsals and final performance of musicals, music dramas, and operas. Open to music majors and non-music majors by audition.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 116 , 216 , 316 , 427 , 461 , or 462
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 071 , 072 , 081 , 082 , 461 , or 462
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MUS 417 - Vocal Pedagogy
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Scientific exploration into the workings of the vocal mechanism and the technique of voice production. A survey of common vocal faults with appropriate correction exercises will be discovered. Successful voice studio procedures are included. Students will demonstrate knowledge learned by privately teaching a student for one month, then once before the class.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 418 - Piano Pedagogy I
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall (even years)
A survey of the methods and materials available to the private piano teacher. Private studio procedures (teacher-student relationship, billing procedures, recruitment, etc.) will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional instruction fee
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 450
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MUS 419 - Instrumental Pedagogy
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Students study the methods and materials used in teaching brass, woodwind, string, or percussion instruments. The area of emphasis is determined by the student’s primary instrument.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional instruction fee
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MUS 422 - Seminar in Conducting
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Those interested in future conducting will study special problems in the field; they will conduct choral and instrumental ensembles, and will observe rehearsals and performances under a master conductor. Historical aspects of conducting will also be important course content.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 312 , and either 412 or 413
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MUS 423 - Vocal Repertory Lab
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course is designed to prepare vocal performance majors preparing a degree recital. Focuses on all aspects of recital presentation: stage etiquette, stage presence, interpretation of vocal literature by examination of performance practices for the style and period of each piece; how to stage/dramatize an opera aria in a concert/recital setting; exploration of text meaning and derivation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 425 - Survey of Music in Other Disciplines
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
The purpose of this class is for students to develop an understanding of music connections, relationships, and applications to other arts in other academic disciplines.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 427 - Diction for Singers I
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall (even years)
The course encompasses proper diction for the Latin, Italian, and Spanish solo song and choral literature. Development of correct pronunciation methods through the use of language drills, listening to recordings, and reading of phonetic transcriptions of the texts in musical literature.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): One (1) year of private voice study
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MUS 428 - Diction for Singers II
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
The course encompasses proper diction for the English, German and French solo song and choral literature. Development of correct pronunciation methods through the use of language drills, listening to recordings, and reading of phonetic transcriptions of the texts in musical literature.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): One (1) year of private voice study
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MUS 431 - Senior Recital and Project
Units: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students seeking a Bachelor of Music degree must enroll in Senior Recital and Project in the semester they intend to perform their Senior Recital, typically the last semester of their senior year. Permission to enroll will be given only after attaining the appropriate Performance Level (Level 5 for Performance majors and Level 4 for Music Education and Composition majors). Piano Proficiency completion required. Requirements for recital length are determined by the student’s major. See School of Music Handbook.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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MUS 434 - Creative Worship Planning
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
Combining a biblical methodology with current technology, this course equips students with the tools necessary for planning and executing effective corporate worship gatherings that foster theological depth, musical excellence, and cultural relevance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 438 - Piano Pedagogy II
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
A survey of intermediate and early-advanced methods and materials available to the private piano teacher. Private studio procedures (teacher-student relationship, billing procedures, recruitment, etc.) will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 418
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 450
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MUS 440 - Instrumental Techniques for Woodwinds
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall (even years)
Private or group instruction on instruments of the woodwind family. Primary emphasis on one instrument to gain basic proficiency, with exposure to problems and techniques of the other members of that family. Instruction in pedagogical techniques useful in classroom instruction.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 441 - Instrumental Techniques for Brass
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
Private or group instruction on instruments of the brass family. Primary emphasis on one instrument to gain basic proficiency, with exposure to problems and techniques of the other members of that family. Instruction in pedagogical techniques useful in classroom instruction.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 442 - Instrumental Techniques for Percussion
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Private or group instruction on instruments of the percussion family. Primary emphasis on one instrument to gain basic proficiency, with exposure to problems and techniques of the other members of that family. Instruction in pedagogical techniques useful in classroom instruction.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 443 - Instrumental Techniques for Strings
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Private or group instruction on instruments of the string family. Primary emphasis on one instrument to gain basic proficiency, with exposure to problems and techniques of the other members of that family. Instruction in pedagogical techniques useful in classroom instruction.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 444 - Vocal Techniques
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall (even years)
Instruction for Music Education majors in the fundamentals of vocal tone production, breathing, breath control, and posture, and approaches for working with groups of singers in classroom teaching. Topics will include proper vowel formation, vocal warm-ups, register phenomena, diction and vocal health. Students will learn songs as examples for class topics, with the possible opportunity for individual performance and attention to individual problems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 214 and 215
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MUS 445 - Marching Band Techniques
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall (even years)
Marching Band Techniques is designed for Music Education majors with an instrumental emphasis. The course provides an overview of the skills and knowledge needed to plan, organize, manage, and teach a high school marching band program. Topics to be covered include: music selection, show design, rehearsal planning, marching fundamentals and styles, instruments and equipment, budgets, travel planning, practices and policies, and philosophy. A six-month College Subscription of Pyware 3D drill design software is required.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 124
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MUS 446 - Commercial Music Ensemble
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Exploration of musical genres in small ensemble setting. Ensemble will explore one musical style which may change each semester. Genres selected from include but are not limited to: Funk Ensemble, Jam Band, Salsa Band, Rock, Country, R-n-B, Blues, and Jazz Fusion. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 450 - Observations and Practicum in Teaching Methods
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Practical experience in observing and teaching music in individual and group learning environments under faculty supervision. Regularly scheduled conferences for evaluation and planning. Open to selected Music Majors only.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 224 , two years of applied music, and successful completion of Piano Proficiency examination
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MUS 454 - Worship Forum
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
While building community and culture for Worship Arts and Ministry students, this class focuses on the methodology and theology of effective corporate worship leadership, coaching students in platform presentation, rehearsing music ensembles, recruiting teams, and reaching worshipers, in the context of their local church internship.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 054
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MUS 456 - Commercial Instrumental or Vocal Project II
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will complete a 60-minute performance or project related to their area of studies in commercial music performance. Selection of material and performance medium will be selected in coordination with the student’s applied instructor.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 356
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MUS 460 - Private Instruction
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 080 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 461 - Private Instruction: Voice
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 081 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 462 - Private Instruction: Piano
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 082 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 463 - Private Instruction: Organ
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 083 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 464 - Private Instruction: Woodwinds
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 084 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 465 - Private Instruction: Brass
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 085 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 466 - Private Instruction: Strings
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 086 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 467 - Private Instruction: Percussion
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 087 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 468 - Private Instruction: Guitar
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 088 and declared major or minor
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MUS 469 - Private Instruction: Accompanying
Units: 1-2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. A weekly meeting of accompanying majors which will explore accompanying, vocal, and instrumental coaching techniques, emphasizing the interaction between partners and the musical style and performance problems in a wide range of instrumental and vocal repertory and style. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twenty-four (24) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional private instruction fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 089 and declared Music major or minor
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MUS 471 - Worship Leadership and Performance Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Worship Leadership and Performance continues the material studied in The Programming and Practice of worship and provides hands-on experience in planning and leading worship. Several worship situations will be set up and assigned to students who will plan a worship service, adapting to the assigned context. The worship service will be led with class participants assisting in musical roles as needed, and other students participate as congregational members. Each worship experience will be analyzed and evaluated by fellow students and instructor, followed by constructive discussion addressing areas of strength and suggestions for improvement.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 472 - Orchestration
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
A study of the orchestral instruments; scoring for full orchestration or small ensembles. Students do extensive work in the computer lab working with notation software.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 224
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MUS 473 - Advanced Studies in Music Education
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
A study of advanced methods and strategies for teaching music within specific contexts (choral, band, orchestra) in middle and high school settings. Students will create and teach lessons, expressing expertise in teaching methods and strategies, as well as observing master teachers in the classroom and studio.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fieldwork: 30 hours of observation are required
Prerequisite(s): MUS 405 , and either 476 or 479
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MUS 474 - Worship Ministry Internship
Units: 1
When Offered: Summer
This internship will consist of a summer spent serving in the context of a church worship ministry under the direct mentorship of an established and influential worship leader/pastor. This internship will serve as a capstone project for those in the BA in Worship Arts and Ministry degree program and will represent a synthesis and application of musical, technical, ministerial, and professional skills assessed throughout the program.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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MUS 475 - General Music Methods
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Exploration of the methodologies for teaching non-performance music curricula in the classroom. Methodologies include Orff, Kodály, and Dalcroze, as well as learning theories for elementary-aged students, lesson plans, and the application of music and the arts in other disciplines. In addition to classroom instruction, students will complete observation hours of master teachers.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 405
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MUS 476 - Instrumental Methods
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Course is designed to teach the curricular foundations for future music educators teaching orchestra, band, and jazz in school settings. Emphasis placed on administration of instrumental programs, rehearsal techniques, content standards, lesson planning, program building, classroom management, and advocacy.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 345 , and either 412 or 413
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MUS 477 - Audio Mastering
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
Audio processing and mastering techniques applied to audio preparation for distribution.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 387
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MUS 479 - Choral Methods
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Course is designed to teach the curricular foundations for future music educators teaching choir in school settings. Emphasis placed on program administration, rehearsal techniques, sight-reading, content standards, lesson planning, program building, classroom management and advocacy.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 344 , 475 , and either 412 or 413
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MUS 484 - Professional Leadership for Ministers
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
This course will expose future ministers to principles and philosophies of effective high-level leadership in the professional environment. In addition, it will seek to unlock the unique strengths of each individual student and explore how those can be leveraged toward effective leadership in the environment of the church.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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MUS 487 - Sound Design for Film and Multimedia
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Integration of audio and studio technology in post production. Topics include dialogue replacement, sound effects design and editing, Foley, surround sound mixing, and music score production.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: Practicum hours required
Prerequisite(s): MUS 387
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MUS 489 - University Choir and Orchestra
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
University Choir and Orchestra is open by audition to all interested students. UCO will rehearse and perform a variety of sacred music. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional uniform fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 090
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MUS 490A - Major Ensemble: Symphonic Band
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An inclusive concert band designed to provide instrumental experience and growth through rehearsal and public performance. Open to qualified students by audition or instructor’s consent. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional uniform fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 067 or 097
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 , 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469
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MUS 490B - Major Ensemble: Camerata
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Camerata is the most advanced, select mixed (SATB) choral ensemble open by audition from all academic disciplines. Repertoire for this ensemble focuses on music composed specifically for advanced level chamber choirs. Additionally, Camerata will join other choirs and Symphony Orchestra to perform extended works composed for large musical forces. Rehearsals seek to promote vocal development, musicianship training, team work, artistic expression, and spiritual reflection. Camerata is also a service organization which performs concerts for the CBU community, in the local area, and in outreach and recruitment events. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 068
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MUS 490C - Major Ensemble: Magnolia Singers
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices and combine with other choirs to form the Worship Collective. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional uniform fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 091 or 094
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 069 , 090 , or 489
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MUS 490D - Major Ensemble: Lancer Chorus
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for tenor/bass voices. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional uniform fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 092
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 069 , 090 , or 489
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MUS 490E - Major Ensemble: Rhapsody
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional uniform fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 091 or 094
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 069 , 090 , or 489
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MUS 490F - Major Ensemble: Wind Ensemble
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A select concert band comprised of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students at the University, performing both standard and emerging repertoire for winds at a high artistic level. Open to qualified students by audition. Members of the ensemble are expected to demonstrate outstanding skill and musicianship through individual practice with refinement in ensemble rehearsal. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional uniform fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 097
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 , 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469
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MUS 490H - Major Ensemble: Symphony Orchestra
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to all qualified students. The group will rehearse and perform the finest examples of orchestral literature, ranging from the 18th century to the present. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional uniform fee
Prerequisite(s): MUS 099
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 , 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469
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MUS 491A - Chamber Ensemble: Strings
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides opportunities for preparation and performance of chamber music for strings including string quartets, trios, and more. Ensembles rehearse weekly with assigned faculty coaches and present performances of prepared music. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 095
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 079 , 086 , or 466
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MUS 491B - Chamber Ensemble: Piano
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The course is designed to provide musicians with the opportunity to explore chamber music involving the piano and other instruments. Various chamber ensembles may be formed including piano duets, trios, quartets, and quintets. Ensembles rehearse weekly, are provided coaching, and present performances of the music studied. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 095
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 , 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469
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