University of Nebraska at Kearney
College of Fine Arts and Humanities

1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Music and Dance

Music Major

Five major options are available:
I. Music Option-Bachelor of Arts Degree
II. Music Performance Option-Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
III. Musical Theatre Option--Music Emphasis Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
IV. Music Business Option-Bachelor of Science Degree
V. Music Teaching Field Endorsement Option- Bachelor of Arts in Education

Pre-Profession Program in Music Therapy is available. Minors in Music and Dance are available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.

The Elementary Education major has a specially defined music minor.

The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

I. Music Option-Bachelor of Arts Degree

A. General Studies Program 45 hours
B. Foreign Language (2 intermediate or upper level courses required) - 5-14 hours
C. Music Major (courses listed below) - 34 hours
D. One minor or major other than Music - 24-36 hours
E. Electives to total - 125 hours
MUS 103 University Band, - and/or
MUS 175 University Choir, - and/or
MUS 220 Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 2
MUS 150 * Private Instruction - 8
*Six credits must be earned in a single instrument or voice.
MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 337 Sight Singing and Ear Training III - 1
MUS 338 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV - 1
MUS 339 Theory III - 3
MUS 340 Theory IV - 3
MUS 341 Counterpoint - or
MUS 365 Form and Analysis - or
MUS 425 Arranging - 2
MUS 447 Music History and Literature I - 3
MUS 448 Music History and Literature II - 3

II. Music Performance Option-Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

A. General Studies Program - 45 hours
B. Music Core (courses listed below) - 54-58 hours
C. Supporting Courses - 24-28 hours
D. Electives to total - 125 hours

Music Core - 54-58 hours
MUS 103 * University Band - and/or
*Piano majors are required to complete four hours of ensemble; instrumental and vocal majors are required to complete eight hours of ensemble.
MUS 175 University Choir - and/or
MUS 220 Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 4-8
MUS 150/350** Private Instruction (All in one area) - 14
**Any combination that includes at least two hours of MUS 150 will suffice.
MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 305 Conducting I - 2
MUS 337 Sight Singing and Ear Training III - 1
MUS 338 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV - 1
MUS 339 Theory III - 3
MUS 340 Theory IV - 3
MUS 341 Counterpoint - 2
MUS 365 Form and Analysis - 2
MUS 406 Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Lit. - 2
MUS 407 Advanced Choral Conducting and Lit. - 2
MUS 425 Arranging - 2
MUS 447 Music History and Literature I - 3
MUS 448 Music History and Literature II - 3
MUS 488 Recital - 2

Supporting Courses - 24-28 hours
The student must select one of the following programs:

1. Instrumental Emphasis
MUS 150 Private Instruction (Minor area) - 4
MUS 160 * Piano Techniques I - 1
MUS 161 * Piano Techniques II - 1
MUS 162 * Piano Techniques III - 1
*Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 460 Independent Study and Research (Literature and Pedagogy) - 3
Music Electives (Senior hours are recommended.) - 14

2. Piano Emphasis
MUS 150 Private Instruction (Minor area) - 4
MUS 260 * Keyboard Harmonization - 1
*Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 166 Accompanying - 8
MUS 168 Piano Repertoire and Ensemble - 2
MUS 460 Independent Study and Research (Literature and Pedagogy) - 3
Music Electives (Senior hours are recommended) - 10

3. Vocal Emphasis
MUS 150 *Private Instruction (Minor area) - 4
*Two hours must be in piano.
MUS 160 ** Piano Techniques I - 1
MUS 161 **Piano Techniques II - 1
MUS 162 ** Piano Techniques III - 1
**Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 460 Independent Study and Research (Literature and Pedagogy) - 3
Music Electives (Senior hours are recommended.) - 14

Students electing the vocal emphasis must demonstrate a proficiency in a single foreign language. Students may either elect two semesters of a language, which may be part of the General Studies program, or pass a proficiency examination.

III. Musical Theatre Option-Music Emphasis-Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

A. General Studies Program - *39 hours
*Credits will be used to bring General Studies total to 45 hrs.
B. Music Core (courses listed below) - 41 hours
C. Supporting Courses - 39 hours
D. Dance - 13 hours
E. Electives to total - 125 hours

Music Core - 41 hours
MUS 102 GS* American Music: Jazz and Rock - 3
MUS 103 University Band, - and/or
MUS 175 University Chorus, - and/or
MUS 220 Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 4
MUS 150 Private Instruction (Voice) - 7
MUS 150 Private Instruction (Piano) - 1
MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 305 Conducting I - 2
MUS 337 Sight Singing and Ear Training III - 1
MUS 338 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV - 1
MUS 339 Theory III - 3
MUS 340 Theory IV - 3
MUS 350 Advanced Private Instruction (Musical Theatre Vocal Coaching) - 2
MUS 447 Music History and Literature I - 3
MUS 448 Music History and Literature II - 3

Supporting Courses - 35 hours
MUS 160 ** Piano Technique I - 1
MUS 161 ** Piano Technique II - 1
**Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 177 Opera Workshop - 3
MUS 310 Music Business - 3
MUS 425 Arranging - 2
MUS 460 Independent Study & Research (Literature and Repertoire of Musical Theatre) - 2
MUS 460 Independent Study & Research (The Relationship of the Musical's History to Styles of Performance) - 3
SPCH 205 Voice and Articulation - 3
THEA135 Introduction to Technical Theatre - 3
THEA 225 Fundamentals of Acting - 3
THEA 240 Costume and Make-Up - 3
THEA 222 Oral Interpretation of Literature - 3
THEA 326 Advanced Voice and Movement - 3
THEA 480 Play Direction - 3
THEA 420 Scenic Design - 3

Dance - 13 hours
DANC 122 GS* Dance Appreciation - 3
DANC 138 Modern Dance Technique I - 2
DANC 139 Modern Dance Technique II - 2
DANC 148 Jazz Dance I - 1
DANC 149 Jazz Dance II - 1
Dance Electives - 4

IV. Music Business Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

A. General Studies Program - 45 hours
B. Music Core (courses listed below) - 64 hours
C. Supporting Courses - 19 hours
D. Electives to total - 125 hours

Music Core - 64 hours
MUS 150 Private Instruction (At least 4 credits in one area) - 6
MUS 160 * Piano Techniques I - 1
MUS 161 * Piano Techniques II - 1
MUS 162 * Piano Techniques III - 1
*Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 301 Music Synthesis - 3
MUS 305 Conducting I - 2
MUS 310 Music Business - 3
MUS 337 Sight Singing and Ear Training III - 1
MUS 339 Theory III - 3
MUS 406 Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature - or
MUS 407 Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature - 2
MUS 447 Music History and Literature I - 3
MUS 448 Music History and Literature II - 3
Ensembles (103, 165, 175, or 220) - 6

Music Education Electives - 3
(110, 112, 113, 114, 118, 120, 130, 357, 425)
MUS 474 Music Business Project - 1
MUS 475 Internship - 9-15
Music Electives - 2-8

Supporting Courses - 19 hours
BACC 250 Beginning Accounting I - 3
BMIS 281 Business Computer Systems - 4
BMKT 331 Principles of Selling - 3
BMKT 300 Marketing - 3
BMGT 301 Principles of Management - 3
BMKT 420 Retailing - 3

V. Music Teaching Field Endorsement Option-Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree

A. General Studies Program - 45 hours
B. Professional Sequence in Education - 25 hours
C. Comprehensive Music Major
(courses listed below) - 64 hours
D. Electives to total - 125 hours

1. K-12 Field Endorsement
MUS 103 * University Band - and/or
MUS 175 * University Chorus - and/or
MUS 220 * Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 8
*At least six credits must be earned in an ensemble that matches the student's principal applied area. Keyboardists will choose either an instrumental or choral ensemble emphasis.
MUS 110 ** Brass Techniques - 1
MUS 112 ** Flute/Double Reed Techniques - 1
MUS 113 ** Clarinet/Saxophone Techniques - 1
MUS 114 **Percussion Techniques - 1
MUS 120 ** String Techniques - 1
MUS 130 ** Voice Techniques - 1
**Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 150 *** Private Instruction - 8
***Six credits must be earned in voice, piano, or a single band/orchestral instrument.
MUS 160 ** Piano Techniques I - 1
MUS 161 ** Piano Techniques II - 1
MUS 162 ** Piano Techniques III - 1
**Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 305 Conducting I - 2
MUS 337 Sight Singing and Ear Training III - 1
MUS 338 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV - 1
MUS 339 Theory III - 3
MUS 340 Theory IV - 3
MUS 341 Counterpoint - or
MUS 365 Form and Analysis - 2
MUS 357 Elementary/Junior High General Music - 3
MUS 406 Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Lit. - 2
MUS 407 Advanced Choral Conducting & Lit. - 2
MUS 425 Arranging - 2
MUS 447 Music History & Literature I - 3
MUS 448 Music History & Literature II - 3
MUS 468 Secondary School Music - 3
MUS Elective - 1

Pre-Professional Program in Music Therapy

Student should secure a catalog from the college or university to which they intend to transfer for completion of the degree in order that effective selection of elective courses may be made while at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The following courses are recommended to meet the requirements of most institutions. Students should be guided, however, by the specific requirements of the school to which they intend to transfer.


First Year
MUS 160 *Piano Techniques I - 1
MUS 161 *Piano Techniques II - 1
* Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 198 Sight Singing & Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing & Ear Training II - 1
MUS 103 , 165 , 175 , or 220 University Band, Nebraskats, Jazz/Rock Ensemble, University Chorus, Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 2
MUS 114 *Percussion Techniques - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 118 *Guitar Techniques - 1
* Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 130 Voice Techniques - 1
MUS 150 Private Instruction - 2
BIOL 103 GS General Biology - 4
ECON 100 GS Contemporary Economic Issues - 3
ENG 101 GS Expository Writing - or
ENG 102 GS Expository Writing - 3
SPCH 100 GS Fundamentals of Speech Communication - 3

Second Year
MUS 110 *Brass Techniques - 1
MUS 113 *Clarinet & Saxophone Techniques - 1
MUS 150 Private Instruction - 2
MUS 162 *Piano Techniques III - 1
* Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 103 , 165 , 175 , or 220 - 2
University Band, Nebraskats, Jazz/Rock Ensemble, University Chorus, Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra
MUS 305 Conducting I - 2
MUS 337 Sight Singing & Ear Training III - 1
MUS 338 Sight Singing & Ear Training IV - 1
MUS 339 Theory III - 3
MUS 120 *String Techniques - 1
MUS 340 Theory IV - 3
SOC 200 GS Introduction to Sociology or
SOC250 GS Introduction to Anthropology - 3
PE 241 Rhythmic Activities for Elementary Schools - 2
PSY 203 GS General Psychology - 3
BIOL 215 GS Human Physiology - 4

Third Year
MUS 447 Music History & Literature I - 3
MUS 103 , 165 , 175 , or 220 University Band, Nebraskats, Jazz/Rock Ensemble, University Chorus, Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 2
MUS 150 Private Instruction - 2
MUS 357 Elementary/Junior High Gen. Music - 3
MUS 425 Arranging - 2
MUS 448 Music History & Literature II - 3
GEO 106 GS Cultural Geography - 3
PSY 230 GS Human Development - 3
PSY 407 Abnormal Psychology - 3
PE 360 Human Anatomy- Kinesiology - 4
SPED 234 Introduction to the Exceptional Individual - 3

Music Minor - 24 hours

MUS 150 * Private Instruction - 4
*Three credits must be earned in a single instrument or voice
MUS 103 University Band and/or
MUS 175 University Chorus and/or
MUS 220 Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 2
MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 447 History and Literature of Music I - 3
MUS 448 History and Literature of Music II - 3
Music Electives - 4

Music Minor - Elementary Education - 24 hours

MUS 150 * Private Instruction - 4
*Three credits must be earned in a single instrument or voice
MUS 160 ** Piano Techniques I - 1
MUS 161 ** Piano Techniques II - 1
MUS 162 ** Piano Techniques III - 1
** Requirements may be met through proficiency examination.
MUS 198 Sight Singing and Ear Training I - 1
MUS 199 Sight Singing and Ear Training II - 1
MUS 200 Theory I - 3
MUS 201 Theory II - 3
MUS 305 Conducting I - 2
MUS 357 Elementary/Junior High General Music - 3
MUS 103 University Band - and/or
MUS 175 University Chorus - and/or
MUS 220 Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra - 2
Music Electives - 2

Dance Minor - 24 hours

DANC 122 GS Dance Appreciation - 3
DANC 138 Modern Dance I - 2
DANC 139 Modern Dance II - 2
DANC 236 Tap Dance - 1
DANC 238 Modern Dance III - 2
DANC 239 Modern Dance IV - 2
DANC 342 Dance Production - 3
DANC 344 Basic Dance Composition - 3
DANC 348 Modern Dance V - 2
DANC 349 Modern Dance VI - 2

Elective Dance Courses
DANC 148 Jazz Dance I - 1
DANC 149 Jazz Dance II - 1
DANC 248 Jazz Dance III - 1
DANC 249 Jazz Dance IV - 1
DANC 341 Creative Projects in Dance - 1-3
DANC 401 Choreographing the Musical - 1-3
DANC 460 Special Topics in Dance - 1-3
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