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Course Descriptions

 
  

  • MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $6.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: Continuation of Theory II. Includes altered, borrowed, and other unique chord sonorities; advanced modulation; 20th century compositional techniques; analysis; and projects that will explore application of theoretical concepts.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140  or equivalents.  A student scoring a 5 on the AP Music Theory Exam may enroll in Music Theory III for up to one year after completing the AP Music Theory Exam. After one year, their former AP score is no longer recognized.
    Co-Requisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2130 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only.
  

  • MUSC 2120 - Music Theory IV

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $4.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: Continuation of Theory III. Includes altered, borrowed, and other unique chord sonorities; advanced modulation; 20th century compositional techniques; analysis; and projects that will explore application of theoretical concepts. Prerequisite: MUSC 2110 . Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2140 . Music Majors and Minors only.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2110  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Co-Requisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2140 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only.
  

  • MUSC 2130 - Sight Singing & Aural Skills III

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $20.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: Continuation of Sight-Singing & Aural Skills II. Development of more advanced listening skills and of ability to recognize and correct performance errors.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140 .  A student scoring a 5 on the AP Music Theory Exam may enroll in MUSC 2130 (Sight -singing & Aural Skills III) for up to one year after completing the AP Music Theory Exam. After one year, their former AP score is no longer recognized.
    Co-Requisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2110 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only.
  

  • MUSC 2140 - Sight Singing & Aural Skills IV

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $20.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: Continuation of Sight Singing & Aural Skills III. Development of more advanced listening skills and of ability to recognize and correct performance errors.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2110  and MUSC 2130  or equivalents.
    Co-Requisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2120 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2150 - Class Piano III

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $9.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: Continuation of MUSC 1160  with emphasis on advanced reading, further development of music reading, technical facility, and expanded concepts of musicianship in the students’ piano skills.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1160  or placement by audition.
    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: MUSC 2110 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only.
  

  • MUSC 2160 - Functional Piano Skills for Piano Majors/Minors

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $9.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: Continuation of MUSC 1160  with emphasis on advanced reading, further development of technical facility and expanded concepts of musicianship.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1160  or placement by audition, and MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2202 - Survey of Music History & Literature I

    Credits: (2)
    Description: A survey of the development of the historical and stylistic periods of European art music from ca 400-1750. Required for Music History credit for all Music Minors.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1110  and MUSC 1130 . Open to all university students who have completed MUSC 1010 . Does not fulfill Creative Arts or Humanities credit.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2212 - Survey of Music History & Literature II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: A survey of the development of the historical and stylistic periods of European art music from ca 1750-20th century. Required for Music History credit for all Music Minors.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1110  and MUSC 1130 . Open to all university students who have completed MUSC 1010 . Does not fulfill Creative Arts or Humanities credit.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2321 - The Principles of Collaborative Piano I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $2.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: To learn the art of accompaniment, to become knowledgeable about repertoire and style, and to improve sight reading.
    Pre-requisite(s): Piano, Music Education, Vocal majors only.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2331 - The Principles of Collaborative Piano II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $2.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: To learn the art of accompaniment, to become knowledgeable about repertoire and style, and to improve sight reading.
    Pre-requisite(s): Piano majors only.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2401 - Musical Improvisation

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Students will be presented with basic improvisation concepts in the course, including improvising rhythmically, diatonically, over functional harmony, using extra-musical inspiration, and creating free and collaborative improvisations.  Through demonstration and practice, students will learn how all of these methods in totality or combination can work to create successful improvisations.  Students will be judged based on their ability to demonstrate mastery over a particular concept through their own performance.  Possible assignments include in-class performances and a final concert featuring student improvisations.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1120 .
  

  • MUSC 2540 - Instrumental Techniques for Choral Majors

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
    Course Fee: $4.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: A course for Music Education majors with a Choral emphasis that encompasses a practical and analytical approach to the understanding of basic playing and teaching techniques of the band and orchestral instruments.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2610 - Applied Keyboard: Piano

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 2611 - Applied Keyboard: Organ

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 2673 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $890.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for these courses is used to compensate the instructor for teaching this class and overhead assessed by the university.
    Description: 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. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors.
    May be taken for credit up to three times in any area of specialization.
  

  • MUSC 2681 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for these courses is used to compensate the instructor for teaching this class and overhead assessed by the university.
    Description: 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. 
    Pre-requisite(s):

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 1681  or MUSC 1682  with a grade of “C” or better.
    May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 2682 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for these courses is used to compensate the instructor for teaching this class and overhead assessed by the university.
    Description: 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. 
    Pre-requisite(s):

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 1681  or MUSC 1682  with a grade of “C” or better.
    May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 2820 - Pro Tools 101

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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. 
  

  • MUSC 2821 - Percussion Methods I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
    Course Fee: $17.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing percussion instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2822 - Percussion Methods II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Course Fee: $17.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: A continuation of MUSC 2821 .
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2821 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2823 - Pro Tools 110

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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. 
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2820 /MUSC 4820 .
  

  • MUSC 2841 - Brass Methods I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
    Course Fee: $16.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing brass instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2842 - Brass Methods II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Course Fee: $15.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: A continuation of MUSC 2841 .
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2841 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2851 - Woodwind Methods I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Course Fee: $17.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing woodwind instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2852 - Woodwind Methods II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
    Course Fee: $17.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: A continuation of MUSC 2851 .
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2851  
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2871 - String Methods

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Course Fee: $17.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing string instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2881 - Vocal Workshop

    Credits: (1)
    Course Fee: $2.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: Development of the singing voice with special attention to freedom of tones, purity of vowels, interpretation, diction, and flexibility.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Open to all students in the music area who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 2910 INT - Opera Production

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: By audition only. 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.
  

  • MUSC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-6)
    Workshop
    Course Fee: $0.00
    Description: 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 for a total maximum of 6 credit hours.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only.
  

  • MUSC 3102 - Counterpoint

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Description: Eighteenth century polyphonic techniques including the five contrapuntal species, formal processes, analysis, and compositional application of concepts studied.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2120  and MUSC 2140  or equivalents.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 3112 - Orchestration

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
    Course Fee: $20.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: An exploration of principles of arranging music for instrumental sections and instrumental combinations.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2120  and MUSC 2140  or equivalents.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 3122 - Choral Arranging

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Course Fee: $20.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for this course is used to support classroom technology and the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments used in the course.
    Description: An exploration of principles of arranging music for various voice groups.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 2120  and MUSC 2140  or equivalent.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 3202 - Winds/Percussion Literature

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description:

    A study of a cross-section of music leading to knowledge of styles, composers, and performance practice related to the student’s instrument and family of instruments.
  

  • MUSC 3205 - Music History I: Music before 1800

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $4.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description:

     

     

     

    A survey of the developments in European art music, ca. 400-1800. The course emphasizes stylistic and critical analysis of representative compositions within historical and cultural contexts.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140 .
  

  • MUSC 3206 - Music History II: Music after 1800

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $6.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: A survey of the developments in European art music, ca. 1800 to the present. The course emphasizes stylistic and critical analysis of representative compositions within historical and cultural contexts.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 3205 .
  

  • MUSC 3207 - Music History III: Music of the 20th century to the present

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $6.00
    Description: A survey of the developments in European art music from ca.1890 to the present. The course emphasizes stylistic and critical analysis of representative compositions within historical and cultural contexts.
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 3206 .
  

  • MUSC 3208 - World Music

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $6.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: An in-depth exploration of selected music outside the European/ American art and popular traditions. Attention will be given to musical elements and systems, as well as to the participation of music within culture and society.
    Note: Course restricted to Music majors/minors only.
  

  • MUSC 3302 - Keyboard Literature I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
    Course Fee: $4.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: This course is designed to acquaint pianists with the principal keyboard composers of the Baroque and Classical periods. Piano majors and minors only.
  

  • MUSC 3312 - Keyboard Literature II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Course Fee: $4.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: This course is designed to acquaint pianists with the principal keyboard composers of the Romantic and 20th century periods. Piano majors and minors only.
  

  • MUSC 3402 - Vocal Literature I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
    Course Fee: $4.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: A study of a cross-section of vocal literature leading to knowledge of styles, composers, performance practice, and basic phonetics in commonly-used languages.
    Pre-requisite(s): At least two semesters of piano and a minimum of two years of private voice instruction.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 3412 - Vocal Literature II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
    Course Fee: $4.00
    Course Fee Purpose: This fee will be used to support instructional technology.
    Description: A continuation of MUSC 3402 .
    Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 3402 .
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only
  

  • MUSC 3502 - Violin Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3503 - Viola Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3504 - Cello Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3505 - String Bass Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3506 - Guitar Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3507 - Harp Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3510 - Trumpet Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3511 - French Horn Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3512 - Trombone Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3513 - Euphonium/Tuba Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3520 - Percussion Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3525 - ArtsBridge

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: ArtsBridge is a course that provides undergraduate students with an internship and academic credit for designing and implementing a comprehensive, needs-based, integrated arts project with community organizations or area schools. The course will offer students a clear structure and process for navigating the complexities of community engagement. ArtsBridge students will work closely with a WSU faculty mentor, community/school stakeholder, peers, and the ArtsBridge program coordinator throughout the process culminating in the development of an arts integrated project. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Recommendation by education supervisor in fine arts content area faculty mentor. Content methodology course(s) completed or in progress. 
    Note: Following faculty recommendation, please contact the ArtsBridge coordinator for an interview.
  

  • MUSC 3530 - Voice Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3540 - Flute Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3541 - Oboe Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3542 - Clarinet Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3543 - Saxophone Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3544 - Bassoon Master Class

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Masterclasses have been a staple learning methodology since 1869. Their invention is attributed to the virtuosic Hungarian pianist, Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Since then, Masterclasses have been held by professionals ranging from experienced instructors to legendary performers, for aspiring musicians all over the world.  In a masterclass, individuals perform for the class and are offered instruction by the teaching artist. This allows the entire class to learn from the interaction between the instructor and the performing student. This class is no longer being offered.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3601 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $320.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for these courses is used to compensate the instructor for teaching this class and overhead assessed by the university.
    Description: Individual lessons, vocal or instrumental. For those students not pursuing a major or minor in music. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors.
    May be repeated 19 times with a maximum of 20 credit hours.  
  

  • MUSC 3610 - Applied Keyboard: Piano

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3611 - Applied Keyboard: Organ

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3620 - Applied Voice

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3630 - Applied Woodwinds: Flute

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3631 - Applied Woodwinds: Oboe

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3632 - Applied Woodwinds: Clarinet

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3633 - Applied Woodwinds: Saxophone

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3634 - Applied Woodwinds: Bassoon

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3640 - Applied Brass: Trumpet

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3641 - Applied Brass: French Horn

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3642 - Applied Brass: Trombone

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 3643 - Applied Brass: Euphonium/Tuba

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Description: 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 Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $890.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for these courses is used to compensate the instructor for teaching this class and overhead assessed by the university.
    Description: 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. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors.
    May be taken for credit up to three times in any area of specialization.
  

  • MUSC 3681 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for these courses is used to compensate the instructor for teaching this class and overhead assessed by the university.
    Description:

    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. 
    Pre-requisite(s):

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 2681  or MUSC 2682  with a grade of “C” or better.
    May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3682 - Private Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $445.00
    Course Fee Purpose: The fee for these courses is used to compensate the instructor for teaching this class and overhead assessed by the university.
    Description:

    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. 
    Pre-requisite(s):

    Completion of two semesters of MUSC 2681  or MUSC 2682  with a grade of “C” or better.
    May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3701 - Music Entrepreneurship and You

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Description:

    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 3730 - Keyboard Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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.
    Note: Music Majors and Minors only.
  

  • MUSC 3740 INT - Weber State Concert Choir

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. No audition required.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3741 INT - Chamber Choir

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 INT - Vocal Chamber Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 INT - Musical Theatre

    Credits: (1-2)
    Description: Rehearsal and performance of musical theatre productions. By audition only.
    May be repeated 7 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  

  • MUSC 3745 INT - Weber State Community Choir

    Credits: (1)
    Description: 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: Note: This course is not currently active. It is only available in the evenings when offered.
  

  • MUSC 3750 - Symphonic Band

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 INT - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 INT - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 INT - Pep Band

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 INT - Weber State Symphony Orchestra

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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 INT - Chamber Orchestra

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Description: 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)
    Description: 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.
 

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