MUSIC (ME, MH, MM, MP, MU)
ME 001. Senior Recital.
A juried public recital of one-half hour in length, to be presented in final semester of study. Music Education majors only. Prerequisite: 400 level applied music and instructor approval. (0)
ME 222. Principles of Teaching Music.
An introductory course for prospective music teachers focusing on the role of music in the schools. Corequisite: PY 222. (2 hours, with coordinated field experience)
ME 250. Trumpet and Horn Techniques.
Methods, materials, and techniques for teaching the high brass instruments. Two sessions. (1)
ME 251. Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba Techniques.
Methods, materials, and techniques for teaching the low brass instruments. Two sessions. (1)
ME 252. Flute and Double Reed Techniques.
Techniques and pedagogy of the flute, oboe and bassoon, including embouchure formation, fingering, reed adjustment, and materials. Two sessions. (1)
ME 253. Single Reed Methods.
Techniques and pedagogy of the clarinet and saxophone, including embouchure, fingering, reed selection and adjustment, and materials. Two sessions. (1)
ME 260. String Techniques.
Basic finger patterns and bowing techniques for the violin, viola, cello, and bass. Materials for teaching. Three sessions. (2)
ME 261. Percussion Techniques.
Methods and materials for teaching percussion instruments. Three sessions. (2)
NOTE: ME 270 through ME 473 are open to Music Education Majors only who have passed all parts of the Sophomore Review and who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
ME 270. Music Education Block II: Field Experience.
Integration of appropriately designed field experience corresponding with achievement of the minimum competency standards specified in Secondary Block II coursework. Prerequisite: Music Education Block I. Corequisites: ME 271; ME 272; ME 371. (3)
ME 271. Theories of Learning and Management.
Classroom instruction in learning theory and behavior management coordinated with instruction of a student in an integrated field experience. Prerequisite: Music Education Block I. Corequisites: ME 270; ME 272; ME 371. (2)
ME 272. Techniques of Teaching Reading Music.
Examination of the role of content teachers in improving reading skills. Analyzes problems of reading music and notation symbols for elementary and secondary students. Prerequisite: Music Education Block I. Corequisites: ME 270; ME 271. (2)
ME 300. Marching Band Techniques I.
History and function of a marching band program as well as the practical experience in organization, show design, music selection, and drill design. Prerequisite: Two semesters of MU 386. Corequisite: MU 386. (.5)
ME 370. Music Education Block III: Field Experience.
Application of knowledge of professional education, academic specialization, and exceptional children, to appropriate classroom settings. Prerequisites: Music Education Blocks I and II and pass sophomore review. Corequisites: ME 372 or ME 373; EX 390. (1)
ME 369. Elementary Music Methods.
Methods and materials for teaching general music classes in elementary schools. (3)
ME 371. Techniques of Teaching General Music: Elementary and Secondary.
Methods and materials for teaching elementary and secondary general music classes. Prerequisite: Music Education Block II. Corequisites: ME 270; ME 271; ME 272. (4)
ME 372. Instrumental Techniques: Elementary and Secondary.
Preparation of prospective teachers to structure, organize, manage and instruct an instrumental music program. Prerequisite: Music Education Block II. Corequisites: EX 390; ME 370; MU 344. (3)
ME 373. Choral Techniques: Elementary and Secondary.
Total program development: auditions, seating, adolescent voices, organization, management, literature selection, rehearsal techniques, style interpretation, concert programming and preparation. Prerequisite: Music Education Block II. Corequisites: ME 370; EX 390. (3)
ME 400. Marching Band Techniques II.
Continuation of ME 300 with the experience of arranging music, designing drill and teaching show segments. Prerequisite: ME 300. Corequisite: MU 386. (.5)
ME 443. Choral Literature.
A study of choral literature and performance practices of the major style periods. Repertoire will be selected from all musical style periods and choral genres. Prerequisites: MU 341, MU 343 and ME 373 or permission of instructor. (2)
ME 450. Synthesis of Music Education Methods.
Focused readings and class activities which challenge students to relate specific course material to overall preparation as music educators. Prerequisite: Music Education Block III. (2)
ME 451-453. Topics in Music Education.
Focus on a specific area of interest in music education: elementary or secondary; general, choral or instrumental. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Offered on demand. (1-3)
ME 473. Techniques of Teaching Choral Literacy.
Materials and methods for teaching choral literacy. Tonal and rhythmic vocabularies, analysis of sight-singing literature, review of available materials and group instructional techniques. Prerequisite: Music Education Block III. (2)
MH 251. Music History and Literature to 1827.
Examination of and aural exposure to musical literature in art music of Western and non-western cultures in the context of coherent style periods. Emphasis on the interrelation of history and culture as influencing musical literature to 1827. (3)
MH 252. The Evolution of Musical Style Since 1827.
An analytical examination of representative musical works since 1827 with emphasis on understanding the manipulation of musical symbols and its effects. Prerequisite: Ability to read music. (University Studies course) (3)
MM 001. Entry level proficiency examination in aural skills.
For all music majors. (0)
MM 002. Exit level proficiency examination in aural skills.
For all music majors. Prerequisites: MM 204; MM 208. (0)
MM 101. Theories of Music in Culture.
Fundamentals of music in resources and practices of Western and Nonwestern cultures. Corequisite: MM 105 for music majors and minors only. (University Studies course) (3)
MM 102. Basic Harmony and Form.
Fundamentals of harmony and form as practiced in Western music of the 18th and 19th centuries. Prerequisite: MM 101 with a grade of 'C' or better. Corequisite: MM 106. (3)
MM 105. Aural Skills I.
Acquisition of skills to recognize and perform elementary rhythmic and melodic patterns; emphasis on triad and seventh chord identification. Corequisite: MM 101. (1)
MM 106. Aural Skills II.
Continued emphasis on rhythmic, melodic, sight singing and harmonic dictation. Identification of common cadencial progressions. Prerequisites: MM 101 and MM 105 with a grade of 'C' or better. Corequisite: MM 102. (1)
MM 107. (Cross-listed as TH 107). Theory Skills and Analysis for Music Theatre.
Development of analytical skills in music theatre repertoire. Two lectures; one lab. Prerequisites: MM 101; MM105. (3)
MM 203. Advanced Harmony, Form and Counterpoint.
Advanced aspects of harmony and form in Western music of the 18th and 19th centuries with an introduction to 18th century counterpoint. Prerequisite: MM 102 with a grade of 'C' or better. Corequisite: MM 207. (3).
MM 204. Twentieth Century Techniques.
Advanced aspects of harmony, form and counterpoint in Western music of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: MM 203 with a grade of 'C' or better. Corequisite: MM 208. (3)
MM 207. Aural Skills III.
Identification of progressions involving modulation and transposition; sight singing involving modulation. Prerequisites: MM 102 and MM 106 with a grade of 'C' or better. Corequisite: MM 203. (1)
MM 208. Aural Skills IV.
Atonal sight singing. Basic improvisational techniques; rhythm reading with shifting meters; advanced score reading. Prerequisites: MM 203 and MM 207 with a grade of 'C' or better. Corequisite: MM 204. (1)
MP 100-599. Private Music Lessons.
Private music lessons are available in the following areas:
Voice Flute Trombone
Piano Clarinet Euphonium
Organ Saxophone Tuba
Violin Oboe Percussion
Viola Bassoon Guitar
Cello Trumpet Composition
String Bass Horn Harpsichord
Details are available in the Music Department or the Registrar's Office. Prerequisite: Consent of department. (1-3)
MU 001. Piano Proficiency.
Exit level proficiency examination. Requirement for all music majors. Prerequisite: MU 254 or equivalent experience. (0)
MU 002. Sophomore Review.
Mid-point level proficiency examination in music. For all music majors. Prerequisite: Consent of department. (0)
MU 110. Recitals and Concerts.
Attendance at musical performances. (Music majors and minors only) (0)
MU 114. Singers Diction.
Development of correct Italian, ecclesiastical Latin, German, and French pronunciation for singing. (2)
MU 121. Class Voice for Music Theatre.
Principles of singing and vocal technique. (2)
MU 151. Functional Piano I.
To develop basic piano skills which enable musicians to function in classroom, studio and rehearsal settings. Prerequisite: Audition. (Music majors and minors only) (1)
MU 152. Functional Piano II.
To develop basic piano skills which enable musicians to function in classroom, studio and rehearsal settings. Prerequisite: MU 151 or audition. (Music majors and minors only) (1)
MU 181. Musical Encounters.
A course in music appreciation which develops informed judgment about music through exposure to live performance. (University Studies course) (3)
MU 182. Music: An Artistic Expression.
An examination of music as artistic expression and an analysis of the role music has played in the human experience. (University Studies course) (3)
MU 190. Jazz Appreciation.
An investigation of the development of jazz in order to develop an aesthetic awareness of this art form and its role in American Culture. (3)
MU 220. Class Voice.
Principles of singing vocal literature. (2)
MU 253. Functional Piano III.
To develop basic piano skills which enable musicians to function in classroom, studio and rehearsal settings. Prerequisite: MU 152 or audition. (Music majors and minors only.) (1)
MU 254. Functional Piano IV.
To develop basic piano skills which enable musicians to function in classroom, studio and rehearsal settings. Prerequisite: MU 253 or audition. (Music majors and minors only.) (1)
MU 275. Percussion Ensemble.
Performance ensemble open to all university studies by audition. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; must be able to read music and have a percussion background or keyboard technique. (1)
MU 288. Arts for Teachers of Young Children.
Enables the student to integrate movement, music, drama, and visual art with each other as well as with different subjects in the preschool/daycare setting. (3)
MU 299. Chamber Music and Accompanying.
Study and performance of chamber music in small ensembles or keyboard accompanying. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1)
MU 300. Junior Recital.
Public half-hour recital of music representing different styles and techniques. Required of all B.M./Performance students. Prerequisite: MP 300 level; consent of instructor. (May not be elected by students on B.A. or B.M.E. degree programs.) (1)
MU 326. Topics in Performance Health.
Seminar devoted to research, discussion, and examination of physical, mental and performance strategies for achieving and maintaining optimum health while pursuing a career in music. Prerequisite: sophomore standing; music major or minor; or permission of instructor. (1)
MU 338. Lute and Guitar Tablatures.
Introduction of the various Renaissance and Baroque lute and guitar tablatures in manuscript and print sources. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status; two semesters of private classical guitar lessons; or consent of instructor. (2)
MU 341. Conducting.
Baton technique for development of basic, physical conducting skills. Lab setting with students conducting in class. Prerequisites: MM 204; MM 208; MU 253. (2)
MU 343. Choral Conducting and Literature.
Supervised lab experience in developing conducting techniques, mastering basic conducting skills, rehearsal planning, rehearsal techniques, and study of choral literature. Prerequisite: MU 341 or consent of instructor. (2)
MU 344. Instrumental Conducting and Literature.
Supervised lab experience, developing conducting techniques for mastery of basic conducting skills. Development of rehearsal techniques and a significant study of instrumental literature. Prerequisite: MU 341. (2)
MU 356. Music Skills for Classroom Teachers.
Provides the non-music major with basic skills of musical performance and notation to enable them to lead elementary students in classroom music activities. Two sessions. (1)
MU 384. Guitar Ensemble.
A performing ensemble open to all university students by audition. (1)
MU 386. Marching Band.
Open to all university students without audition. (1)
MU 387. Jazz Band.
A select Jazz Ensemble open to all University students. Audition required. (1)
MU 389. Choral Union.
An open-enrollment mixed choir for all university students, faculty, and staff. Specializes in performances of major choral works with orchestra. No audition required. (1)
MU 390. Wind Ensemble.
A select ensemble open to all university students. Audition required. (1)
MU 391. Concert Band.
Open to all university students. No audition required. (1)
MU 392. Orchestra.
Open to all university students. Audition required. (1)
MU 394. University Choir.
A select, fifty-voice mixed choir open to all university students which performs a variety of literature from all style periods. Audition required. (1)
MU 397. Chamber Choir.
To study, rehearse and perform choral works most appropriately sung by small ensemble. Specific attention will be given to, but not limited to, the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. (1)
MU 398. Opera Theatre Workshop.
Practical experience in various phases of opera production and participation in the musical preparation of appropriate operatic roles. Open to all University students. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1)
MU 400. Senior Recital.
Public one-hour recital representing different periods or program of compositions (Composition majors). Required of all B.M. degree students. Prerequisite: MP 400 level; consent of department. (May not be elected by students on the B.A. or B.M.E. degree programs.) (2)
MU 424. Vocal Pedagogy.
Processes involved in voice production; respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonance. Physiological, psychological, acoustical problems in teaching singing. (2)
MU 430. Pedagogy: Applied Area.
A study of the physiological, psychological, and acoustical problems and process in teaching applied music. Prerequisite: 300 level standing in applied music. (2)
MU 432. Literature: Applied Area.
The study of the solo literature in a student's major area of emphasis through performance, guided listening, and analysis. Prerequisite: 300 level standing in applied music. (2)
MU 490-492. Independent Study.
(1-3)
MU 499. Accompanying.
Study and performance of chamber music and accompanying involving keyboard instruments. Prerequisites: MU 299, Junior standing. (1)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 310. The American Musical Experience.
(3)
UI 315. Electronics and Computers in Music.
(3)
UI 392. The Age of Romanticism
(3)
UI 393. The Age of Modernism.
(3)
UI 394. Music & Culture: 1600-1750.
(3)
UI 396. The Age of Beethoven.
(3)
UI 397. Music in Medieval & Renaissance Culture.
(3)
UI 402. Music in World Cultures.
(3)
NOTE:
Students may receive one hour of credit per semester for participation in band, orchestra, small ensemble, or choir, up to a maximum of three hours applicable toward a degree, if students are not music majors or minors or pursuing music as an area of specialization.
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