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MUS 150 - Applied Vocal Studies II Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 151 - Applied Instrumental Studies I Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 152 - Applied Instrumental Studies II Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 155 - Chorus Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Open to students, staff, and faculty. Sight-reading not required but minimal experience in group singing desirable. Cross-listed with MUS 355
Graded
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MUS 157 - Orchestra Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Qualified students audition to play with the Fall River Symphony Orchestra or other orchestra with the consent of the instructor. The course provides opportunity for qualified students to perform standard and contemporary orchestral literature.
Graded
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MUS 159 - Wind Ensemble Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
This course provides an opportunity for qualified students to perform major standards and contemporary band literature. Cross-listed with MUS 359
Graded
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MUS 161 - Small Instrmnt Ensemble Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Small performing organizations devoted to the music repertoire of all stylistic periods. Cross-listed with MUS 361
Graded
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MUS 162 - Gospel Choir Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Performance of choral repertoire in the gospel tradition. Sight reading not required but minimal experience in group singing desirable. Cross-listed with MUS 362
Graded
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MUS 163 - Jazz Orchestra Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Performance of traditional large ensemble repertoire focusing on the African American/world jazz tradition. Cross-listed with MUS 363
Graded
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MUS 163 - Large Jazz Ensemble Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Performance of traditional large ensemble repertoire focusing on the African American/world jazz tradition. Cross-listed with MUS 363
Graded
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MUS 164 - Small Vocal Ensemble Credits 1
Other
Performance of madrigals and other works for small chorus from a variety of musical styles. Concurrent participation in MUS 155 is encouraged. Cross-listed with MUS 364
Graded
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MUS 165 - Class Piano I Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Upper levels are continuation courses requiring permission of the instructor
Instruction in piano for the beginning student. No prior musical knowledge is necessary. An electronic piano laboratory will provide the setting for class instruction. Harmonic and melodic improvisation will be pursued as well as the study of keyboard skills and appropriate performance literature
Graded
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MUS 166 - Class Piano II Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Upper levels are continuation courses requiring permission of the instructor
Instruction in piano for the beginning student. No prior musical knowledge is necessary. An electronic piano laboratory will provide the setting for class instruction. Harmonic and melodic improvisation will be pursued as well as the study of keyboard skills and appropriate performance literature
Graded
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MUS 169 - Class Voice I Credits 1
PRL
To bring to the student by observation, demonstration, participation and listening, a comprehension of the basic principles of vocal production and exposure to the vocal repertoire. Included will be vocalization, breathing language with application to literature. Besides class attendance, students participate in performances. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 170 - Class Voice II Credits 1
PRL
To bring to the student by observation, demonstration, participation and listening, a comprehension of the basic principles of vocal production and exposure to the vocal repertoire. Included will be vocalization, breathing language with application to literature. Besides class attendance, students participate in performances. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 171 - Music Theory I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to tonal harmony, including elements of pitch and rhythm, triads, voice leading and harmonic progression. This is the first of four courses in music theory required of all music majors.
Graded
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MUS 172 - Music Theory II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 171
Continuation of MUS 171, exploring functional harmonic practices. The uses of non-chord tones, triadic inversions, seventh chords and simple chromaticism will be studied.
Graded
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MUS 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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MUS 203 - Survey Western Music I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: MUS 171, 172 or permission of instructor
Survey of western music from antiquity to the present. Listening, analysis, and cultural context will be discussed. The course will show the diversity of styles and cultures that have come together to form western art music.
Graded
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MUS 204 - Survey Western Music II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 203
Survey of music from the middle ages to the present. Listening and analysis will be stressed, but historical background will also be discussed. The course will include exposure to music of diverse cultures.
Graded
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MUS 209 - Music Skills III Credits 1
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: MUS 109, 110
Continuation of MUS 109 and 110
Graded
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MUS 210 - Music Skills IV Credits 1
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: MUS 109, 110
Continuation of MUS 109 and 110
Graded
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MUS 214 - Vocal Methods Credits 1
Studio
Requirements: Prerequisite: Music majors only
Designed for those interested in teaching in the secondary school system. It will give a basic understanding of vocal methods and techniques.
Graded
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MUS 215 - String Methods Credits 1
Studio / 2 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Music majors only
Designed for those interested in teaching in the secondary school system. It will give a basic understanding of all string instruments and the techniques involved in playing them.
Graded
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MUS 216 - Percussion Methods Credits 1
Studio / 2 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Music majors only
Designed for those interested in teaching in the secondary school system. It will give a basic understanding of all percussion instruments and the techniques involved in playing them.
Graded
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MUS 217 - Woodwind Methods Credits 1
Studio / 2 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Music majors only
Designed for those interested in teaching in the secondary school system. It will give a basic understanding of all woodwind instruments and the techniques involved in playing them.
Graded
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MUS 218 - Brass Methods Credits 1
Studio / 2 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Music majors only
Designed for those interested in teaching in the secondary school system. It gives a basic understanding of all brass instruments and the techniques involved in playing them.
Graded
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MUS 219 - Foreign Lang Diction I Credits 1
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Pronunciation of languages used in vocal music, for voice majors.
Graded
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MUS 220 - Foreign Lang Diction II Credits 1
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-req: MUS 219
Pronunciation of languages used in vocal music, for voice majors.
Graded
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MUS 223 - Creative Sound Arts Credits 3
Studio / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 171
An introductory exploration of the fundamentals of electronic music. Historical background will cover masterpieces of the repertoire, as well as its influence on contemporary artists like Radiohead and Björk. Readings will challenge the student to develop a personal aesthetic about sound. Students will demonstrate mastery of techniques in Musique Concrete, Sampling, and Additive Synthesis through completion of original compositions, culminating in an end-of-semester concert. This is a studio project-based class. Platforms covered include: Peak, AudioSculpt, ProTools, and Max/MSP.
Graded
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MUS 223 - Electro Acoustic Music Credits 3
Studio / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 171
An introductory exploration of the fundamentals of electronic music. Historical background will cover masterpieces of the repertoire, as well as its influence on contemporary artists like Radiohead and Bjšrk. Readings will challenge the student to develop a personal aesthetic about sound. Students will demonstrate mastery of techniques in Musique Concrete, Sampling, and Additive Synthesis through completion of original compositions, culminating in an end-of-semester concert. This is a studio project-based class. Platforms covered include: Peak, AudioSculpt, ProTools, and Max/MSP.
Graded
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MUS 235 - Applied Composition Study III Credits 1
PRL
Weekly private lessons Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 236 - Applied Composition Study IV Credits 1
PRL
Weekly private lessons Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 245 - Vocal Repertoire I Credits 1
Lecture / 1 hours per week
Various interpretive styles of composers in song and music-drama-literature: aesthetics, audience rapport, diction, dynamics, tempo, phrasing. Includes solo repertoire, the vocal small ensemble repertoire, and chamber literature with instrument and voice.
Graded
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MUS 246 - Vocal Repertoire II Credits 1
Lecture / 1 hours per week
Various interpretive styles of composers in song and music-drama-literature: aesthetics, audience rapport, diction, dynamics, tempo, phrasing. Includes solo repertoire, the vocal small ensemble repertoire, and chamber literature with instrument and voice.
Graded
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MUS 249 - Applied Vocal Studies III Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 250 - Applied Vocal Studies IV Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 251 - Applied Instrumental Studies III Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 252 - Applied Instrumental Studies IV Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 265 - Class Piano III Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Upper levels are continuation courses requiring permission of the instructor
Instruction in piano for the beginning student. No prior musical knowledge is necessary. An electronic piano laboratory will provide the setting for class instruction. Harmonic and melodic improvisation will be pursued as well as the study of keyboard skills and appropriate performance literature
Graded
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MUS 266 - Class Piano IV Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Upper levels are continuation courses requiring permission of the instructor
Instruction in piano for the beginning student. No prior musical knowledge is necessary. An electronic piano laboratory will provide the setting for class instruction. Harmonic and melodic improvisation will be pursued as well as the study of keyboard skills and appropriate performance literature
Graded
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MUS 269 - Class Voice III Credits 1
PRL
To bring to the student by observation, demonstration, participation and listening, a comprehension of the basic principles of vocal production and exposure to the vocal repertoire. Included will be vocalization, breathing language with application to literature. Besides class attendance, students participate in performances. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 270 - Class Voice IV Credits 1
PRL
To bring to the student by observation, demonstration, participation and listening, a comprehension of the basic principles of vocal production and exposure to the vocal repertoire. Included will be vocalization, breathing language with application to literature. Besides class attendance, students participate in performances. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 271 - Music Theory III Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 172
An exploration of the chromatic aspects of tonal harmony, including secondary functions, modulation, and mode mixture. Formal structures such as binary and ternary form will also be studied. Compositional exercises will be required.
Graded
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MUS 272 - Music Theory IV Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 271
An expansion of harmonic vocabulary, including ninths, elevenths, and other higher-order chords, chromatic procedures of the nineteenth century and extensions of harmonic principles into the twentieth century. Compositional exercises will be required.
Graded
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MUS 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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MUS 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalog on Other Learning Experiences. Cross-listed with MUS 900
Credit / No Credit
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MUS 304 - Conductor as Educator Credits 2
Lecture / 2 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: MUS 340
Advanced conducting and music education theory and practice necessary to teach performance-based elements of music programs. This course consists of the continued exploration and development of conducting techniques, history and performance practice, score preparation, individual and ensemble assessment, and current best-practice in music education.
Graded
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MUS 307 - Topics In Music Therapy Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 305
Integration of theory and practice in music therapy through in-class presentations and field experience. Students are required to prepare and present a short-term music therapy activity project for a specific community setting in the first seven weeks of the semester. Students then implement this activity project by giving a case presentation to the class and video taping their case work. Practicum sites may include a school, day care center, residential facility, or community center.
Graded
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MUS 311 - Class Jazz Piano I Credits 1
Studio / 3 hours per week
A practical study of the historical styles of the jazz piano tradition with an emphasis on the inclusion of these elements in the student’s developing style. Emphasis is on developing a jazz vocabulary through intensive work in oral response, harmonic construction, rhythmic dexterity, and spontaneous improvisation.
Graded
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MUS 312 - Class Jazz Piano II Credits 1
Studio / 3 hours per week
A practical study of the historical styles of the jazz piano tradition with an emphasis on the inclusion of these elements in the student’s developing style. Emphasis is on developing a jazz vocabulary through intensive work in oral response, harmonic construction, rhythmic dexterity, and spontaneous improvisation.
Graded
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MUS 313 - Orchestration Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: MUS 272
An introduction to range, function, and transposition of instrumentals. Scoring projects will be assigned and selected scores will be analyzed.
Graded
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MUS 314 - Jazz Theory & Improv I Credits 3
Studio with Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: MUS 171, 172 and instrumental proficiency
Jazz theory and improvisation, including scales, chord structures, progression patterns, rhythmic fluency, form, and spontaneous creativity. Theoretical studies are put into practice through performance.
Graded
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MUS 315 - Jazz Theory & Improv II Credits 3
Studio with Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: MUS 171, 172 and instrumental proficiency
Jazz theory and improvisation, including scales, chord structures, progression patterns, rhythmic fluency, form, and spontaneous creativity. Theoretical studies are put into practice through performance.
Graded
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MUS 316 - Teaching Children Music N-9 Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A study of children’s musical experiences in learning rhythm, in singing, in reading music, in developing listening skills, and in classroom instrumental activities coupled with pre-practicum observation in local schools. Also open to UMass Dartmouth students concentrating in Education.
Graded
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MUS 317 - Teach Music Secndry Schl Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
The methods and materials of the complete music programs in Middle and High schools with required observation for pre-practicum.
Graded
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MUS 318 - Jazz Arranging Credits 3
Studio / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 314
Composition and arranging in idiomatic jazz styles, including New Orleans, swing, bebop, modal and experimental traditions.
Graded
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MUS 319 - Advanced Musical Listening Credits 3.00
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: 6 credits of MUS courses or permission of instructor.
Study of philosophies, skills, and practices associated with active listening. Students will develop the skills necessary for intelligent discrimination of the variety of music available in live and recorded formats. In addition, they will study the approaches to musical engagements and their philosophical underpinnings. Emphasis is placed on the potential of listening for understanding of self and world.
Graded
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MUS 322 - Electronic Music II Credits 3
Studio / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: MUS 223 or permission of instructor
A survey of the historical development of electronic music in techno, hip-hop, and rock genres will be combined with technical instruction in the studio to recreate “old-school” sounds as well as make new beats that push the boundaries of the contemporary scene. Building upon the technical knowledge of the prerequisite courses, students will continue to develop their fluency in Max/MSP, ProTools, Peak and Ircam software, as well as be introduced to Reason.
Graded
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MUS 335 - Applied Composition Study V Credits 1
PRL
Advanced individual studies in music composition. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 336 - Applied Composition Study VI Credits 1
PRL
Advanced individual studies in music composition. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 340 - Principles of Conducting Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: MUS 271
An in-depth study of conducting techniques appropriate for choral and instrumental ensembles, combined with the study and development of score reading techniques and analytical techniques needed by the serious interpreter of music.
Graded
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MUS 342 - African-American Music History I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of African-American music from its African origins to 1940. The course introduces the student to the vast and rich expanses of black musical culture from a stylistic, cultural, and socio-historical perspective, with a focus on jazz. Cross-listed with BLS 342
Graded
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MUS 343 - African-American Music History II Credits 3
Lecture
A survey of African-American music from 1940 to the present. The course introduces the student to the vast and rich expanses of black musical culture from a stylistic, cultural, and socio-historical perspective, with a focus on jazz. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 349 - Applied Vocal Studies V Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Vocal pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 350 - Applied Vocal Studies VI Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Vocal pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 351 - Applied Instrumental Studies V Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Piano pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 352 - Applied Instrumental Studies VI Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Piano pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 355 - Chorus Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Open to students, staff, and faculty. Sight-reading not required but minimal experience in group singing desirable. Cross-listed with MUS 155
Graded
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MUS 359 - Wind Ensemble Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
This course provides an opportunity for qualified students to perform major standards and contemporary band literature. Cross-listed with MUS 159
Graded
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MUS 361 - Small Instrmnt Ensemble Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Small performing organizations devoted to the music repertoire of all stylistic periods. Cross-listed with MUS 161
Graded
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MUS 362 - Gospel Choir Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Performance of choral repertoire in the gospel tradition. Sight reading not required but minimal experience in group singing desirable. Cross-listed with MUS 162
Graded
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MUS 363 - Jazz Orchestra Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Performance of traditional large ensemble repertoire focusing on the African American/world jazz tradition. Cross-listed with MUS 163
Graded
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MUS 363 - Large Jazz Ensemble Credits 1
Studio / 1 hours per week
Performance of traditional large ensemble repertoire focusing on the African American/world jazz tradition. Cross-listed with MUS 163
Graded
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MUS 364 - Small Vocal Ensemble Credits 1
Other
Performance of madrigals and other works for small chorus from a variety of musical styles. Concurrent participation in MUS 155 is encouraged. Cross-listed with MUS 164
Graded
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MUS 394 - Seminar in Advanced Topics in Electro Acoustic Music Credits 3
Seminar
Requirements: Pre-req: MUS 223 and permission of instructor
Rotating topics covered in this class will include: advanced synthesis techniques, digital signal processing, electronic instrument building and performance, interactive sound installations, and interactive video. Continuing development of fluency in Max/MSP programming language from MUS 223. A feature of the class will be working with physical controllers (proximity sensors, infrared sensors, flex sensors, pressure sensors) that will work with Max/MSP, which will be used in the final project. May be repeated with change of content.
Graded
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MUS 395 - Seminar In Music History Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: MUS 203, 204
Seminar on selected topics in music history. May be repeated with change of content.
Graded
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MUS 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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MUS 397 - Seminar in Music Theory Credits 3
Seminar / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: MUS 172
Seminar on selected topics in music theory. May be repeated with change of content.
Graded
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MUS 398 - Seminar in World Music:Topics in World Music Performance Credits 3
Seminar
Area studies of the musical traditions of Africa, Asia, West Asia/the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, with an emphasis on selected topics for understanding the theoretical, historical and cultural background for dance and music making. Topics will include: belief systems and life ways; social organization; musical analysis; material culture; representations of music; music as culture-specific; gender issues; contrasts among cultures and aesthetics; the role of the drum; methods for learning, reaching, and performance; and ethical issues in the study and use of world music. Class discussion, reading, listening, viewing, and research will be our focus.
Graded
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MUS 414 - Practicum in Music Education Credits 12
Practicum
Requirements: Prerequisite: Must be Music Education Major
A fifteen-week full-time classroom experience under the direction of the university music faculty and cooperating classroom teachers.
Graded
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MUS 435 - Applied Composition Study VII Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: MUS 272
Advanced individual studies in music composition. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 436 - Applied Composition Study VIII Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: MUS 272
Advanced individual studies in music composition. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 449 - Applied Vocal Studies VII Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Vocal pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 450 - Applied Vocal Studies VIII Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Vocal pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 451 - Applied Instrumental Studies VII Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Piano pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 452 - Applied Instrumental Studies VIII Credits 1
PRL
Requirements: Prerequisite: Co-req: MUS 291; Individual Applied Music fee; Weekly private lessons
Weekly private lessons. Piano pedagogy will be included at each level. Requires Applied Music Fee.
Graded
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MUS 470 - International Music and Song of Africa Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Visual & Performing Arts Visual & Performing Arts
Lecture
A study of the instrumental music and song of African peoples. In addition to readings, lectures, papers, and presentations, students’ work includes the development of playing skills and ensemble performance experience in African music. Cross-listed with BLS 470
Graded
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MUS 471 - African Dance and Song Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Visual & Performing Arts Visual & Performing Arts
Lecture
A study of African dance and song. In addition to readings, lectures, papers, and presentations, students’ work includes the development of movement skills and ensemble performance experience in African dance. Cross-listed with BLS 471
Graded
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MUS 472 - Music in World Cultures Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Music majors only
A survey of selected indigenous music cultures of Africa, Asia, West Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, with an emphasis on the historical and cultural contexts of music making.
Graded
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MUS 473 - Music in World Cultures Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Visual & Performing Arts
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Music majors only
A survey that continues the study of indigenous world music cultures not covered in Music 472, with an emphasis on the historical and cultural contexts of music making.
Graded
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MUS 485 - Music Capstone I Credits variable; 1.00 to 2.00Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Studio / 1 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Under supervision of the appropriate applied faculty member and major advisor. The first semester and part of the second are to be spent in preparation for a capstone project which may take the form of a recital or formal presentation of the culminating work of the undergraduate experience. Course previously named Senior Recital l and ll.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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MUS 486 - Music Capstone II Credits 2Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study
Studio / 2 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Under supervision of the appropriate applied faculty member and major advisor. The first semester and part of the second are to be spent in preparation for a capstone project which may take the form of a recital or formal presentation of the culminating work of the undergraduate experience. Course previously named Senior Recital l and ll.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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MUS 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Requirements: Prerequisite: Upper Class Standing
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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MUS 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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NUR 101 - Introduction to University Skills Credits 1
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: Nursing Students Only
A course to prepare first-year nursing students for the demands of higher education and foster the development of a professional nursing identity. The course promotes academic success and social development by fostering personal and academic goal setting, evaluating personal learning styles, and developing successful study strategies. Students will gain or improve study techniques and strategies, research literacy, time management skills, organizational skills, speaking and writing skills, personal development, interpersonal skills, career goals, appreciation for cultural diversity, and orientation to university resources and services.
Graded
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NUR 102 - Concepts of the Professional Nursing Role I Credits 3.00
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 101
Introduction to the discipline of professional nursing. Learners will examine individual values and beliefs in relation to foundational concepts, including the nursing process, and behaviors that define the discipline. The purpose of course is to build a foundation of self as nurse. The emphasis is placed on socializing the learner as an active, developing professional within the legal and ethical context and dimensions of the discipline. Learners will explore the relationship to self, individuals, families and communities utilizing the art of nursing presence and therapeutic communication. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course.
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NUR 106 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Nursing major; At least Freshman standing;
Provides an introduction to the discipline of professional nursing. Learners examine their values and beliefs in relation to the basic concepts and behaviors that define the discipline. Promoting health, guiding persons through the health care experience and shaping the health care environment are presented as key processes to maximize health for individuals, families, groups and communities. Emphasis is placed on socializing the learner as an active, developing professional within the context and dimensions of the discipline. Learners will explore their relationship to self, individuals, families and communities as well as to the profession of nursing.
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NUR 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Requirements: Prerequisite: Nursing major; At least Freshman standing;
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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NUR 211 - Concepts of Lifespan and Development Credits 3.00
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 101 & 102
Introducation to human development across a lifespan ¿ from birth until death. The purpose of this course is to build a foundation of understanding through various developmental theorists and age related physical, cognitive, and social-emotional expectations during significant milestones. This course introduces learners to theory and concepts that promote health in persons and families across the lifespan. This course contributes to nursing student development in care of the patient across the lifespan. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course.
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