Offered by Department of Music and Performing Arts
College of Fine Arts and Humanities
MUS Courses
- MUS 801 - Criteria for Music Analysis and Comparison - 3 hours
- A study of the structure of music, to include the subtleties of analytical and comparative music problems.
- MUS 803P - Music Technology in the Classroom - 3 hours
- An introduction to the field of electronic music technology and its use in the school music program. The course
provides a basic understanding of analog and digital synthesis, digital sequencers, electronic rhythm instruments,
signal processors and amplifiers, Musical Instrument Digital Interface protocol, and appropriate computer software with
an emphasis on utilization in the school classroom.
- MUS 805 - Teaching of Jazz Bands - 3 hours
- This class will cover such topics as directing a stage band, starting a jazz ensemble, instrumentation, selecting
music, conducting and rehearsing, jazz phrasing and articulation, the rhythm section, and improvisation. The course
includes the reading of new literature.
- MUS 806P - Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature - 2 hours
- Detailed study of conducting problems and band/orchestral literature.
- MUS 807P - Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature - 2 hours
- Detailed study of conducting problems and choral literature.
- MUS 809P - Teaching of Voice - 3 hours
- A study of the problems confronted in dealing with the voice of the beginning and the advanced singer, and an analysis
and compilation of suitable literature.
- MUS 811P - Teaching of Woodwind Instruments - 3 hours
- An opportunity to study the problems and techniques peculiar to the woodwind instruments; to gain additional
proficiency in playing; and to study teaching methods suitable for both individual and group instruction.
- MUS 812P - Teaching of Brass Instruments - 3 hours
- A course designed to study the pedagogy, performance, and literature of the brass instruments through lecture,
discussion, demonstration, and performance.
- MUS 813P - Teaching of Percussion Instruments - 3 hours
- Emphasis placed on techniques of teaching designed to enhance the educator's ability to identify and correct faulty
percussion playing in both individual and ensemble performance; and to serve as a source of information for the
development of marching band, concert band and percussion ensembles.
- MUS 814 - Aesthetics and Criticism - 3 hours
- A survey of the standard literature of aesthetics. A consideration of art in its relation to experience with specific
reference to the function of music in an educational program.
- MUS 816P - Teaching Piano - 3 hours
- A study of the techniques and materials used in individual instruction on both the elementary and advanced levels, and
in group instruction on the elementary level.
- MUS 820P - Teaching of Stringed Instruments - 3 hours
- A course designed to develop string teaching competency in a public school instrumental program. Actual playing
experience combined with study of available materials, organizational procedures, and problems likely to be
encountered.
- MUS 822 - Administration and Supervision of the Music Program - 3 hours
- Problems of the administration and supervision of the music program. Music's contribution to the total school program:
equipment, schedule, budget, instructional problems, and human relations.
- MUS 832P - Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy I - 3 hours
- Prereq: permission of instructor
An introduction to the basic concepts necessary for successful teaching at the elementary level.
- MUS 833P - Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy II - 2 hours
- Prereq: MUS 832* or permission of instructor
A continuation of Piano Pedagogy I with emphasis on group teaching, third year and intermediate students.
- MUS 834P - Advanced Piano Pedagogy I-History - 2 hours
- Prereq: MUS 833* or permission of instructor
Advanced studies in teaching philosophies and principles of piano pedagogy.
- MUS 835P - Advanced Piano Pedagogy II-Keyboard Literature - 2 hours
- Prereq: MUS 834P* or permission of instructor
Advanced studies in pedagogical approaches to keyboard literature, musicianship and performance.
- MUS 836P - Internship in Piano Teaching - 2 hours
- Prereq: MUS 832*, MUS 833*,
MUS 834* or permission of instructor
Practical application of teaching skills learned in Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy I and II, and Advanced Piano
Pedagogy I. Teaching assignments and observations will be based on student's background, level and experience, and
availability of varied teaching environments, constituting a combination of both private and group instruction.
- MUS 848 - History of Baroque Music - 3 hours
- Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of the music of the Baroque Era.
- MUS 849 - History of Classical Music - 3 hours
- Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of music of the Classical Era.
- MUS 850P - Advanced Private Instruction - 2 hours
- Prereq: graduate level competency as determined by audition
- MUS 851 - History of Romantic Music - 3 hours
- Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of the music of the Romantic Era.
- MUS 852 - History of Twentieth Century Music - 3 hours
- Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of the music of our own time.
- MUS 857P - Elementary School Music - 3 hours
- Procedures for supervising the music program in the elementary grades. Curriculum planning and inservice teacher
training.
- MUS 860 - Independent Study and Research - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: graduate standing and nine hours of music
Independent research or special assignment in the student's major field.
- MUS 880 - Marching Band Technique - 3 hours
- Materials and suggestions to band directors concerning the planning of marching band shows and pageantry.
- MUS 885P - Seminar in Opera Technique and Performance - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
A study of available operas with regard to casting, rehearsal techniques, staging, managing, and performance.
- MUS 894P - Workshop in Instrumental Art - 3 hours
- Planned for directors of bands and orchestras. Coordination of historical and structural score studies with rehearsal
techniques and instrument. Nine hours of cumulative credit may be earned, but only six hours may be applied to the
Master's Degree.
- MUS 895P - Workshop in Choral Art - 3 hours
- Planned for directors of school, college, church, and community choruses. Coordination of historical and structural
score studies with rehearsal techniques and performance. Study of the individual voice. Nine hours of cumulative credit
may be earned, but only six hours may be applied to the Master's Degree.
- MUS 896 - Thesis - 6 hours
- MUS 899P - Special Topics - 1-3 hours
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is
required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
