Music Syllabi
MUAP 1121 Priv Music Woodwinds
One 1/2 hour lesson per week.
MUAP 1141 Priv Music Brass
One 1/2 hour lesson per week.
MUAP 1157 Priv Music Percussion
One 1/2 hour lesson per week.
MUAP 1161 Priv Music Guitar
One 1/2 hour lesson per week.
MUAP 1169 Priv Music Keyboard
One 1/2 hour lesson per week.
MUAP 1181 Music Voice
One 1/2 hour lesson per week.
MUAP 1201 Priv Music Strings
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week.
MUAP 1221 Priv Music Woodwinds
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week.
MUAP 1241 Priv Music Brass
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week.
MUAP 1257 Priv Music Percussion
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week.
MUAP 1261 Priv Music Guitar
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week.
MUAP 1269 Priv Music Keyboard
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week.
MUAP 1281 Priv Music Voice
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week.
MUEN 1131 String Ensemble
This course involves the study and performances of music compositions for small string groups. It is recommended for music majors whose principle performing medium is the violin, viola, or cello. Open to other qualified students by approval of division. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUEN 1141 Concert Choir
Concert Choir is a large vocal ensemble performing large-scale sacred and secular works. In addition to local concerts, the group participates in campus activities. The Choir is open to students with vocal experience. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUEN 1151 Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers are a small vocal ensemble performing sacred and secular choral literature of various eras including madrigals.
MUEN 2124 Symphonic Band
The study of a wide variety of literature for wind and percussion instruments through rehearsal and performance. Open to all students with instrumental music experience. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUEN 2135 Jazz Combo I
A study of the techniques involved in the improvisation of a solo in the jazz idiom through rehearsal and performance in a small ensemble. Open to all students with instrumental music experience. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUSI 1181 Class Piano
Beginning keyboard instruction for the general music major as well as the nonmusic major who wishes to learn piano. The use of electronic pianos permits individual instruction. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUSI 1182 Class Piano II
Beginning keyboard instruction for the general music major as well as the nonmusic major who wishes to learn piano. The use of electronic pianos permits individual instruction. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUSI 1183 Class Voice
Beginning voice instruction for the student who has little or no experience. A maximum of four hours of voice classes may be earned.
MUSI 1184 Class Voice II
Beginning voice instruction for the student who has little or no experience. A maximum of four hours of voice classes may be earned.
MUSI 1192 Class Guitar I rehearsals
Beginning guitar instruction for the general music major as well as the non-music major who wishes to learn guitar. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUSI 1193 Class Guitar II
Beginning guitar instruction for the general music major as well as the non-music major who wishes to learn guitar. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUSI 1211 Theory I
A study of elementary harmony and part writing up to and including diatonic seventh chords. Analysis and writing of small compositional forms.
MUSI 1212 Theory II
A continuation of MUSI 1211 including modulation, secondary dominants and secondary leading-tone chords.
MUSI 1216 Ear Training & Sight Singing I
An aural study (including dictation) of rhythm, melody and diatonic harmony. Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs.
MUSI 1217 Ear Training & Sight Singing II
A continuation of MUSI 1216.
MUSI 1301 Music Fundamentals
A course for developing basic music skills with emphasis on music reading and elementary music theory for the nonmusic major and the classroom teacher.
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation
A nontechnical course designed to provide the lay-person with the understanding necessary for greater enjoyment of music.
MUSI 1308 Music Literature I
A study, through lecture and listening, of the literature and stylistic trends of the Baroque and Classical periods. Separate course available for nonmajors.
MUSI 1309
A continuation of MUSI 1308 covering Romantic and Contemporary periods. Separate course available for nonmajors.
MUSI 1310 American Music
An investigation into popular music of American composers, including jazz, rock, soul, musical theater, and classical music of the 20th century.
MUSI 1386 Popular Song Writing I
Instruction in music composition, including small forms for simple media in both traditional styles and styles of the student's choice. Lyrics, melodies, harmonies, arrangements, performance and studio recording will be covered.
MUSI 1390 Electronic Music I
Introduction to the use of synthesizers, computers, sequencing and other music printing software, and multi-track recorders and other MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) devices in the notation, arrangement, composition, and performance of music.
MUSIC 1391 Electronic Music II
Further study and application of synthesizers, computers, sequencing and music printing software, and multi-track digital recorders. Includes MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) devices used for notation, arrangement, composition, and performance of music. This course is a continuation of Electronic Music I.
MUSIC 2181 Class Piano III
Beginning keyboard instruction for the general music major as well as the nonmusic major who wishes to learn piano. The use of electronic pianos permits individual instruction. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUSI 2182 Class Piano IV
Beginning keyboard instruction for the general music major as well as the nonmusic major who wishes to learn piano. The use of electronic pianos permits individual instruction. A maximum of four credit hours may be earned.
MUSI 2211 Theory III
A study of advanced harmony with emphasis on chromaticism, extended tertian structures and twentieth-century compositional procedures.
MUSI 2212 Theory IV
A continuation of MUSI 2211.
MUSI 2216 Ear Training & Sight Singing III
An aural study (including dictation) of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony and extended tertian structures. Singing more difficult tonal music including modulations and modal melodies.
MUSI 2217 Ear Training & Sight Singing IV
A continuation of MUSI 2216.
MUSI 2386 Popular Song Writing II
Individual or class instruction in music composition. Composing in small forms for simple media in both traditional styles and styles of the student's choice. This is a continuation of Music 1386, including the study of lyrics, melodies, harmonies, arrangements, performance and studio recording.