May 23, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MUSC 3643 - Applied Brass: Euphonium/Tuba

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3650 - Applied Strings: Violin

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3651 - Applied Strings: Viola

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3652 - Applied Strings: Violoncello

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3653 - Applied Strings: String Bass

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3654 - Applied Strings: Guitar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3655 - Applied Strings: Harp

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3660 - Applied Percussion

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3673 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. For vocal or instrumental students. Two hours of instruction/week. Minimum of 18 hours/week practice required. One-half hour special assignment. By consent of instructor only. May be taken for credit up to three times in any area of specialization. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors.
  
  • MUSC 3681 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Individual private instruction for music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite:

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 2681  or MUSC 2682  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • MUSC 3682 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Individual private instruction for music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours. Prerequisite:

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 2681  or MUSC 2682  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • MUSC 3701 - Music Entrepreneurship and You

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course will provide an introduction and overview of topics relevant to creating and managing a career as a professional musician in the 21st Century.  Specific topics covered include marketing, networking, finances, and other topics as they relate to music and musicians.

  
  • MUSC 3720 - Analog Audio

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Emphasis on the electrical (non-digital) transmission of sound. Covers cable types, uses, and construction as well as microphones, speakers, and signal processors. Students will achieve familiarity with the fundamentals and best practices regarding audio components, studio communication, and studio infrastructure. Critical listening skills will be developed throughout the course. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3721 - Live Sound in the 21st Century

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Focusing on advances in live sound technologies students will learn to assemble and optimize modern sound systems using DANTE and AVB network protocols and digital consoles. Best practices and common system setup will also be covered. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3722 - History of Recording

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Multimedia based course examining the complete history of recorded sound. Covering everything from Edison’s cylinder to the advent of the MP3 and modern digital recording. Focusing on the inventors and milestones of the last 150 years. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3723 - Field Recording/Sound for Picture

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course will combine the art of capturing live sound in the field, Foley, and ADR in a post-production workflow combining dialog and music to video. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3724 - Studio Construction

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    During construction of the recording spaces students will observe and understand the recording studio construction process. This experience may be repeated until studio completion. May be taken 3 times up to 3 credits. Credit/No Credit grading. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3725 - Alternative Digital Audio Workstations

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    An introduction to non-Pro Tools recording and music production applications. Covering setup, optimization, and basic operation. This may include but is not limited to Reason, Ableton LIVE, Digital Performer, Logic, and Garageband. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3726 - Creative Lab

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A live performance / recording project ensemble. Turntables, folk instruments, world instruments, electronic musicians, rock / pop musicians etc. Audition not required.  May be taken 3 times up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3730 - Keyboard Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Training in piano ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. Keyboard majors and minors only. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 3740 - Weber State Concert Choir

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3741 - Chamber Choir

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A highly select group of approximately 24 singers performing the entire range of small choir literature. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. By audition only. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3743 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3744 - Musical Theatre

    Credits: (1-2)
    Rehearsal and performance of musical theatre productions. By audition only. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3745 - Weber State Community Choir

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    (Evening only.)

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours. Note: This course is not currently active.
  
  • MUSC 3750 - Symphonic Band

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on the study and preparation of modern symphonic band literature. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated up to 7 times.
  
  • MUSC 3751 - Wind Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on study and performance of literature for selected wind and percussion ensembles of varying size. Participants may be required to participate in symphonic band. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3752 - Marching Band

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    By audition and/or consent of the director to students on flags, rifles, and band instruments. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3753 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated up to 10 times.
  
  • MUSC 3754 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3755 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3756 - Pep Band

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3760 - Weber State Symphony Orchestra

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Full symphony orchestra instrumentation. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated up to 7 times.
  
  • MUSC 3761 - Chamber Orchestra

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3762 - Theatre Orchestra

    Credits: (1-2)
    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Instrumentation determined by the music production being presented. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3763 - Guitar Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 3801 - Jazz Improvisation I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Beginning study of jazz improvisation.  Topics covered include basic jazz harmony, chord/scale relationships, and basic jazz repertoire.

  
  • MUSC 3802 - Jazz Improvisation II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuing study of jazz improvisation.  Topics covering include common jazz patterns, complex harmony and harmonic resolution, transcription, and analysis.

  
  • MUSC 3803 - Jazz and Commercial Arranging

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Introduction to arranging jazz and commercial music.  Topics include elements of arranging, instrumental considerations, voicing techniques, and compositional techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 3840 - Form and Analysis  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • MUSC 3804 - Jazz Pedagogy

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This class will prepare students for teaching jazz to students in secondary education. Topics include specific instrumental considerations, improvisation, and jazz ensemble rehearsal technique.

  
  • MUSC 3805 - Jazz Keyboard Skills

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Basic jazz keyboard and jazz theory.  Topics include beginning to intermediate jazz harmony, tertiary and quartal voicings, harmonic substitutions and reharmonization, and well as jazz piano performance practice. Prerequisite:

    Completion of MUSC 1160 - Class Piano II  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • MUSC 3806 - Jazz History

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    In depth study of the history of jazz for music majors.  Students will learn about important individuals, historical events, and stylistic trends that have shaped jazz from its inception to the modern day and relate those topics to their instrument of study.

  
  • MUSC 3820 - The Art and Science of Recording I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Utilizing the “flipped classroom” model, students will learn the fundamentals and best practices of capturing live audio in a multimedia-rich environment that is self- paced. In the classroom, students will receive face-to face instruction from experienced producers, engineers, and visionaries delivering real world experience and valuable career guidance. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3821 - The Art and Science of Recording II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Utilizing the “flipped classroom” model, students will learn the fundamentals and best practices of capturing live audio in a multimedia-rich environment that is self- paced. In the classroom, students will receive face-to face instruction from experienced producers, engineers, and visionaries delivering real world experience and valuable career guidance. Prerequisite: 80% or better completion of The Art and Science of Recording I.  Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
  
  • MUSC 3822 - Instrumental Conducting I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Basic conducting technique and advanced techniques for conducting instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120 /MUSC 1140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3823 - Instrumental Conducting I-II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Basic conducting technique and advanced techniques for conducting instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3824 - Music for Elementary Teachers

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Methods and materials for teaching elementary school music (grades K-6) including skill development on selected elementary classroom instruments.
  
  • MUSC 3840 - Form and Analysis

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    A study of basic musical form with particular emphasis on the most important contrapuntal and homophonic styles from the Baroque Period forward. The course coordinates the study of the forms of individual genres with their history and role in the continuous development of music. Prerequisite: MUSC 2120 and 2140. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3842 - Producing the School Musical

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] odd years

    A detailed study of musical theatre and the practical application of skills, techniques, and materials necessary for production in secondary schools. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3851 - Stringed Instrument Pedagogy I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    An in-depth study of pedagogical methods employed in teaching the four orchestral stringed instruments to beginning and intermediate level students. Prerequisite: MUSC 2871 /MUSC 2872 . May be repeated up to 9 credit hours. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3852 - Stringed Instrument Pedagogy II

    Credits: (2)
    Continued in-depth study of pedagogical methods employed in teaching the four orchestral stringed instruments with a focus on upper intermediate and advanced level students. Prerequisite: MUSC 3851 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3872 - Choral Conducting I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] even years

    Basic conducting technique and advanced techniques for techniques for conducting choral ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3882 - Choral Conducting II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    Basic conducting technique and advanced techniques for techniques for conducting choral ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3924 - Music Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    As an introduction to the role of music in the lives of children, this course provides opportunities for music majors to develop their rapport with elementary students. The course will include selecting literature and designing effective instructional strategies aligned with the Utah K-6 music core curriculum as well as the national music standards. Students will be introduced to different philosophical and pedagogical approaches as well as develop and implement age-appropriate assessment strategies. Students will develop their understanding of music’s role in an interdisciplinary curriculum. A field experience with elementary-age students is required. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2150 - Class Piano III  with a grade of “C” or passing the piano proficiency exam. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3991 - Junior Recital

    Credits: (0)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Applied instruction in preparation for and public performance of a 30 minute recital. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 4302 - Keyboard Pedagogy I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] odd years

    Comprehensive study of performance pedagogy. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4312 - Keyboard Pedagogy II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] even years

    Comprehensive study of performance pedagogy. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4322 - Keyboard Pedagogy III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of MUSC 4312 . Prerequisite: MUSC 4312 .
  
  • MUSC 4332 - Keyboard Pedagogy IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of MUSC 4322 . Prerequisite: MUSC 4322 .

  
  • MUSC 4402 - Vocal Pedagogy I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] even years

    Comprehensive study of the principles, rules and procedures pertaining to the development, exercise, and practice of the art of singing and the science of teaching singing. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4412 - Vocal Pedagogy II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] odd years

    Comprehensive study of the principles, rules and procedures pertaining to the development, exercise, and practice of the art of singing and the science of teaching singing. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4610 - Applied Keyboard: Piano

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music Majors or Minors with a Keyboard Emphasis only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4611 - Applied Keyboard: Organ

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4620 - Applied Voice

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4630 - Applied Woodwinds: Flute

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4631 - Applied Woodwinds: Oboe

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4632 - Applied Woodwinds: Clarinet

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4633 - Applied Woodwinds: Saxophone

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4634 - Applied Woodwinds: Bassoon

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4640 - Applied Brass: Trumpet

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4641 - Applied Brass: French Horn

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4642 - Applied Brass: Trombone

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4643 - Applied Brass: Euphonium/Tuba

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4650 - Applied Strings: Violin

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4651 - Applied Strings: Viola

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4652 - Applied Strings: Violoncello

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4653 - Applied Strings: String Bass

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4654 - Applied Strings: Guitar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4655 - Applied Strings: Harp

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4660 - Applied Percussion

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4673 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Music majors and minors only. For vocal or instrumental students. Two hours of instruction/week. Minimum of 18 hours/week practice required. One-half hour special assignment. By consent of instructor only. May be taken for credit up to three times in any area of specialization. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors.
  
  • MUSC 4681 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Individual private instruction for music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite:

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 3681  or MUSC 3682  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • MUSC 4682 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


     

    Individual private instruction for music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours. Prerequisite:

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 3681  or MUSC 3682  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • MUSC 4701 - Grant Writing & Non-Profits

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Students will become familiar with the process of grant research, writing, and compliance. Theory will be applied into practice as students identify real-world organizations in need of funding, locate potential funding sources (including government, corporate, and foundation grants), write grant proposals, and submit those proposals to the funding organization. Prerequisite:

    Completion of MUSC 3701  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • MUSC 4771 - Stringed Instrument Literature I

    Credits: (2)
    A study of music for technical development, plus solo, and chamber music literature of the stringed instruments of the orchestra. This class will focus on music for beginning and intermediate students. Prerequisite: MUSC 2871 /MUSC 2872 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4772 - Stringed Instrument Literature II

    Credits: (2)
    Advanced study of music for technical development, plus solo, and chamber music literature of the stringed instruments of the orchestra. This class will focus on music for upper intermediate and advanced students. Prerequisite: MUSC 4771 .
  
  • MUSC 4801 - College of Arts & Humanities Leadership Lecture Series

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This one-credit elective course will give arts and humanities’ majors the opportunity to interact with successful guest lecturers whose undergraduate backgrounds are in the arts and humanities. Lecturers will clarify how the talents and skills associated with their degrees have contributed to their pursuit of successful careers and lives.
  
  • MUSC 4820 - Pro Tools 101

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course covers basic Pro Tools principles. It provides everything you need to complete a Pro Tools project from initial set up to final mix-down. The course focuses on Pro Tools software and covers a multitude of new functions and feature enhancements. Whether your project involves recording live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio editing or region looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed.  May be taken twice for 4 credits.
  
  • MUSC 4821 - Pro Tools 110

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course provides a more detailed look at the Pro Tools system above and beyond the knowledge you gained in the Pro Tools 101 course. It covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system at the User level. The course along with Pro Tools 101: An Introduction to Pro Tools, provides the foundation to Pro Tools Certification and for the later 200-series of courses on Pro Tools music and post-production.  May be taken twice for 4 credits. Prerequisite: MUSC 4820  (Pro Tools 101).
  
  • MUSC 4822 - Secondary Music Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Provides music teachers with an introduction into methods of instruction, organization and presentation of appropriate content and musical literature in secondary school music classes Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 3924  and MUSC 2150  with a grade of “C” or better. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    To be arranged. May be taken for a maximum of 7 hours of credit. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4842 - High School Music Methods

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Methods of instruction, organization and presentation of appropriate content and musical literature in high school music classes. Emphasis is placed on the administration of the school music program. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency and MUSC 4822 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4860 - Internship in Music

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Practical synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained in pedagogy and methods courses. Students plan and implement lessons, document progress, and evaluate their teaching assignments in group or private settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A continuation of MUSC 2890 . Open to all students. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4900 - Senior Project–BA in Music

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    This course will serve as a capstone project for the BA in Music. It will be taken during a student’s final semester, and shall demonstrate the student’s ability to synthesize the various components of her musical education. In conjunction with the general syllabus (attached), this individualized course will be governed by a contract (also attached). Depending upon the student’s chosen track within the BA, examples of projects might include a major composition, a research paper, an analysis paper, a lecture-recital, etc. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MUSC 4910 - Opera Production

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Preparation of operatic scenes and music. Music and staging rehearsal venue for the preparation of fully staged opera productions. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit hours.
  
  • MUSC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4991 - Senior Recital

    Credits: (0)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Private instruction in preparation for and public performance of a one hour recital. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 4992 - Senior Project

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Music education majors have the option of completing a senior project in lieu of the senior recital and should register for MUSC 4992 during the semester in which they plan to complete the project. Requires submission of a project proposal and approval by a faculty committee. Prerequisite: MUSC 4830 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 4995 - Capstone Project

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Under instructor guidance and mentorship, the student will submit a Capstone proposal based on the culmination of coursework and garnered experience. This may include, but is not limited to, producing and/or engineering a multitrack recording session with live musicians, creating the soundtrack for a video, or a scholarly presentation based on any relevant topic from the sound and recording BOK. Capstone completion required for minor. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Sound Production/Recording program.
 

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