For more information, contact the School of Music, 765-285-5400.

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Programs:

Students will be guided by the outline of baccalaureate Degrees, the University Core Curriculum, and the concentration areas listed below.

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COURSES:

MUSIC HISTORY AND MUSICOLOGY (MUHIS)

100 Introduction to Music. (3)
A University Core Curriculum course that, through a survey of musical forms and compositions from early through contemporary times and the historical and social elements that helped to shape them, offers an introduction to the understanding and appreciation of the broad range of musical creativity.
Open only to students not majoring in music.

105 Music and Popular Culture in America. (3)
A survey of the origins and development of popular music in America. Discussion includes blues, jazz, musical theatre, and rock. Emphasizes cultural and technical aspects of music.

139 Perspectives of Jazz 1. (3) 
Examining the multiple relationships that exist within the diverse phenomena of jazz music from the late 19th century to the 1950s.

200 Survey of Music Literature. (2) 
Survey of styles, forms, and masterworks of music emphasizing the period 1700 to 1975. Required for majors and minors. A C or better is required to continue in the music history sequence.

330 Music History. (3)
The development of music from its beginnings through 1750. Origins, growth of early polyphony, instrumental music. Changes in style during medieval, Renaissance, and baroque periods.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200 or departmental permission.

331 Music History. (3)
Changes in music from the pre-classic period through the present and trends of the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200 and 330 or departmental permission.

399 Collegium Musicum. (1)
The study, realization, and performance of medieval, Renaissance, and baroque music.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

401 Piano Literature. (2)
Survey of the standard literature for the piano from J. S. Bach through the mid-twentieth century.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200, 331 or permission of the instructor.

435 Music in the Baroque Era. (2)
The vocal and instrumental music of western Europe during the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, including figured bass, opera, oratorio, and cantata, and the development of such instrumental genres as concerto, sonata, and suite.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200, 330.

436 Music in Preclassic and Classic Eras. (2)
Vocal and instrumental music of the eighteenth century, including the various styles that marked the transition from baroque to classical music, the rise of comic opera, and the development of the symphony, concerto, sonata, chamber music, and keyboard literature.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200, 331.

437 Music in the Romantic Era. (2)
Vocal and instrumental music in Western civilization in the nineteenth century, emphasizing lieder, choral, operatic, piano, chamber, and orchestral literature. Studies important composers and works from the various time periods: early, middle, late, and post-Romanticism.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200, 331.

438 Opera History from 1780 to 1980. (2)
Types of opera and changing styles from the mid-eighteenth century to the present. Works from the standard repertoire will be considered in detail, and students will also be encouraged to explore less familiar operas.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200, 331.

439 Jazz History 1. (2) 
Historic examination of jazz from 1890 to 1950. Analyzes outstanding style characteristics of each period from their beginnings to the 1950s, including ragtime, the Jazz Age, the Swing Era, and the bebop and cool periods. 
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200.

440 Jazz History 2. (2) 
Continuation of MUHIS 439, covering the 1950s through the present. Progressive ’50s, the rock-jazz fusions of the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s; today’s trends. 
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200.

488 History of Harpsichord Literature and Design. (1) 
The harpsichord and its music from the Renaissance. Emphasis on baroque instruments and the music of Bach, Couperin, Handel, Rameau, and Scarlatti. The harpsichord revival, contemporary instruments, and literature. 
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200 and previous keyboard study.

491 Independent Study in Music History. (1-3)
An opportunity for superior students to do guided reading and intensive study in topics in music history of particular interest to them and not available in regular offerings.
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200, 330, 331; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

492 Special Topics in Musicology. (1-3) 
Musicological topics and issues of special interest to students and instructor. Permits study of topics not formally treated in other courses. 
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200; permission of the department chairperson. 
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

493 Workshop in Music History and Musicology. (1-3)A one- or two-week workshop on special topics in music history and musicology. 
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200; permission of the department chairperson. 
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

496 History of Organ Literature and Design. (2) 
The organ and its music from the Renaissance. Emphasizes baroque, romantic, and contemporary instruments and literature. Field trips to nearby instruments. 
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200 and previous keyboard study.

498 Choral Music and Hymnody of the Church. (3) 
Hymns, anthems, motets, cantatas, and oratorios from the fifteenth century to the present; their musical, theological, and liturgical contexts and contemporary use. 
Prerequisite: MUHIS 200; permission of the department chairperson.

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MUSIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MUMET)

125 Acoustics. (3) 
An introduction to physical acoustics and psychoacoustics, with an emphasis on music and audio applications. Topics include the physical properties of sound, wave mechanics, acoustic measurements, tuning and temperament, and perceptual properties of sound. 
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC (MUSCH)
‡There is no limit to the number of credits students may earn in this course.

120 Jazz: A Multicultural Legacy. (3)
Study of the development of jazz with emphasis on multicultural contributions and interdisciplinary context--historical, political, economic, and social.

140 Large Instrumental Ensemble. (0)
A major performing ensemble, rehearsing five hours a week. Included in this category are Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Marching Show Band, Basketball Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz
Ensemble I.

141 Large Instrumental Ensemble. (0)
Organizations normally rehearsing two hours a week. Included in this category are Concert Band and Jazz Ensembles II and III.

150 Large Vocal Ensemble. (0)
Major performing ensembles normally rehearsing five hours a week. Included in this category are the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Opera Chorus, University Singers, and Lab Choir.

151 Large Vocal Ensemble. (0)
Organizations normally rehearsing two hours a week. Included in this category are University Chorus, Women's Chorus, and the Statesmen. Registration will not count toward minimum hourly requirements for graduation.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (3-6)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles will be announced before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

‡340 Large Instrumental Ensemble. (1)
A major performing ensemble, rehearsing normally five hours a week. Included in this category are the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Marching Show Band, Basketball Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble I.

‡341 Large Instrumental Ensemble. (.5)
Organizations normally rehearsing two hours a week. Included in this category are the Concert Band and Jazz Ensembles II and III.

‡350 Large Vocal Ensemble. (1)
Major performing ensembles normally rehearsing five hours a week. Included in this category are the Concert Choir, Opera/Musical Theatre, and the University Singers.

‡351 Large Vocal Ensemble. (.5)
Organizations normally rehearsing two hours a week. Included in this category are the Women's Chorus, the Statesmen, the University Chorus, and the Lab Choir.

372 Musical Theatre Workshop. (2-10)
Study and performance of works for the musical theatre combining the art forms of music, drama, dance, and stagecraft as a performer or technician.
A total of 10 hours of credit may be earned.

471 Musical Theatre in America. (2)
A study of the history of the American musical theatre. A general overview of the repertoire.

493 Workshop in Music. (1-3)
A one- or two-week workshop on specialized interdisciplinary topics in music.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

499 Recital. (1)
Attendance at recitals and concerts as specified in the music student handbook is the basis for earning recital credit.

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MUSIC EDUCATION (MUSED)

100 Principles of Music Teaching: Seminar and Practicum. (3)
Overview of the music teaching profession emphasizing basic terminology, instructional procedures, and curricular concepts.  Performance-based assessment for all developmental levels, technology, and portfolio development experiences.  Practicum includes directed observation, demonstration, and supervised participation experience in K-12 music programs.

150 Classroom Instruments and Voice. (2)
Development of fundamental vocal performance techniques and performance skills on guitar, recorder, and other classroom instruments.  Peer teaching experiences and introduction to classroom music repertoire for K-12 settings.

250 Brass Techniques. (2) 
Development of fundamental performance skills on two or more brass instruments. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to brass instruction in school settings. 
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

252 Woodwind Techniques 1. (2)
Development of fundamental performance skills on flute, clarinet, and saxophone (minimum of two instruments). Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to woodwind instruction in school settings.

253 Woodwind Techniques 2. (2)
Development of fundamental performance skills on oboe and bassoon. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to double reed instruction in school settings.

254 Percussion Techniques. (2)
Development of fundamental performance skills on concert percussion (snare drum, bass drum, cymbals), timpani, and keyboard percussion. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to percussion instruction in school settings.

256 String Techniques. (2) 
Development of fundamental performance skills on two or more string instruments. Examination of performance problems, diagnostic techniques, teaching strategies, and other specialized topics related to string instruction in school settings. 
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

351 Elementary General Music Methods. (3)
Focuses on philosophy, approaches/methods, and materials needed to teach a general music course in elementary school settings.  Emphasizes teaching skill development, musical development of children, performance-based assessment, technology, classroom management, continued portfolio development, and field experiences.
Prerequisite: C or better grades in MUSED 100, 150; passing music education audition.

352 Elementary General Music Methods 2. (2)
Continuing study of music teaching methodology for grades K-6. Emphasizes curriculum development.
Prerequisite: MUSED 351.

353 Secondary General Music Methods. (3)
Focuses on philosophy, techniques, and materials needed to teach a general music course in middle and high school settings. Emphasizes teaching skill development, musical characteristics, needs of adolescents, performance-based assessment, technology, classroom management, continued portfolio development, and field experiences.
Prerequisite: C or better grades in MUSED 100, 150; passing music education audition.

365 Music in the Elementary School. (2)
Covers current teaching and learning strategies in music. Focuses on appropriate musical experiences and materials for children.
Prerequisite: MUSED 265.
Not open to music majors.

446 Music in Early Childhood Education. (2)
Study of musical development from birth to age eight, with emphasis on the preschool years. Appropriate musical play and small group activities are explored.

456 Principles of String Teaching: Seminar and Practicum. (2)
Sequence and methods of string instrument instruction.  Private and group teaching strategies and materials.  Observation and comparison of contemporary approaches.  Practicum teaching in pre-collegiate private or group settings.
Prerequisite: MUSED 256 or permission of the instructor.
Open to music education and performance majors.

457 Specialized Approaches For Vocal/General Majors. (2) 
Focuses on guided field experiences at all developmental levels in school settings. Emphasizes current methodologies, approaches, and technology. 
Prerequisite: C or better grades in MUSED 100, 150, 351, 353, 356; permission of the department chairperson.

458 Methods of Organ Teaching. (1)
An examination of the methods of teaching the pipe organ. An application of these methods to recital literature and the music of the church.
Prerequisite: previous organ study at the university level or permission of the director of the school.

465 Jazz Ensembles Techniques. (2) 
Designed to introduce the style characteristics of jazz performance. Includes preparation in the administration and teaching of jazz ensembles in school settings. 
Prerequisite: MUSED 100 except for jazz/commercial music minors; permission of the department chairperson.

466 Class Guitar. (2)
Development of fundamental performance skills on the guitar for classroom and social use. Focuses on chordal accompaniment styles and their application to folk, popular, and children's song literature.

478 Teaching Multicultural Music. (2) 
Exploration of music from various ethnic groups and cultures. Emphasizes techniques and materials to present music from various cultures to elementary and secondary students. Includes teaching projects and integration with traditional music curricula. 
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

491 Independent Study in Music Education. (1-3)
An opportunity for superior students to conduct intensive study and research in a particular component of music education.
Prerequisite: permission of the director of the school.
A total of 5 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

492 Special Topics in Music Education. (2) 
Consideration of topics, problems, and issues in music education of special interest but not formally treated in other courses. 
Prerequisite: MUSED 100; permission of the department chairperson.

493 Workshop in Music Education. (1-3)
A one- or two-week workshop on special topics in music education.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

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MUSIC PERFORMANCE (MUSPE)
*An applied music course requiring special fees.
+Annual proficiency standards require students to enroll for 2 credits each semester.
‡There is no limit to the number of credits students may earn in this course.

130 Small Ensemble (Woodwinds). (0)
Players of woodwind instruments are organized into small groups according to proficiency for the study of music of all periods with emphasis on chamber music style of playing.

131 Small Ensemble (Brass). (0)
Players of brass instruments are organized into small groups for the study and performance of the brass ensemble literature. May include trios and quartets of like instruments, or quintets, sextets, and octets of mixed brasses.

132 Small Ensemble (Percussion). (0)
Players of percussion instruments are organized into small groups for the study and performance of literature designed for their public performance. May range in size from trios and quintets to larger ensembles.

133 Small Ensemble (String). (0)
Players of string instruments are organized into small groups according to proficiency for the study of music of all periods with emphasis on the chamber music style of playing.

134 Small Ensemble (Harp). (0)
Groups of harpists are organized to perform the specialized literature for this unusual ensemble. Original compositions and transcriptions are presented in public performance.

135 Small Ensemble (Piano). (0)
Study of sonata literature in conjunction with another instrument or literature for multiple pianos. Small groups are organized according to proficiency and demands of the literature.

136 Ensemble for New Music. (0)
Players of all instruments are organized into small groups for the study of contemporary chamber music.

137 Small Ensemble (Organ and Church Music). (0)  
Performance projects of interest to the organist and church musician. Reading of anthems, motets, oratorio movements; music for organ and instruments; music for graded church choirs; and conducting from the keyboard.

138 Small Ensemble (Vocal). (0)
Quartets, sextets, octets, and multiples of these units are arranged as enrollment indicates. Music studied and performed ranges from traditional quartet literature to material appropriate for glee clubs.

139 Small Ensemble (Guitar). (0)
Guitar players are organized into small groups to study and perform the duet, trio, and quartet repertoire for classical guitar. Upperclass students generally study ensemble works involving other instrumentation such as guitar and flute; guitar and strings; and guitar and voice.

*‡206 Piano Accompanying. (1)
One lesson each week is devoted to practice and coaching on the materials of accompaniment as performed during a specified three-hour period each week in the voice or instrumental studios.

231 Small Ensemble (Jazz Combo). (1-2) 
Players of appropriate instruments are organized into small groups according to proficiency for the study of commercial and jazz music. These groups may include trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets.
Prerequisite: permission of the director of the school.
A total of 2 hours of credit may be earned.

250 Fundamentals of Jazz 1. (2)
Transposition techniques, principles of chordal progression, and harmonic motion. Extension and generalizations of standard cadential formulas. Chordal progression, chordal succession, the use of turnbacks, cycles, and the common principles of harmonic motion as used in standard song forms.

251 Fundamentals of Jazz 2. (2)
Transposition techniques, principles of chordal progression, and harmonic motion. Extension and generalizations of standard cadential formulas. Chordal progression, chordal succession, the use of turnbacks, cycles, and the common principles of harmonic motion as used in standard song forms.
Prerequisite: MUSPE 250.

290 Introduction to Conducting. (2)
Principles of baton technique. Development of a fluent and expressive beat style and of rhythmic and aural faculties essential to successful direction of vocal and instrumental ensembles.

*‡325 Secondary Study (Piano). (1-99)
One lesson (private or small class at the discretion of the instructor) in piano weekly.

326 Group Piano. (1)
Introductory piano class for students with limited prior piano study. Fundamentals of keyboard and musicianship skills. A grade of C or better is required for credit towards a music degree.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

*‡327 Secondary Study (Organ/Harpsichord). (1-99)
One lesson (private or small class at the discretion of the instructor) in organ or harpsichord weekly.

348 Opera Workshop. (1)
Fosters appreciation of and familiarity with operatic literature through public performance of excerpts from chamber and standard operas, either as a soloist or as a member of the opera chorus.
Prerequisite: audition.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

360 Popular Vocal Styles. (1-4)
Assists students in developing individual popular singing styles. Concentrates on all facets of performance including audience-performer rapport, the performer-accompanist relationship, and microphone techniques.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.

370 Opera Productions. (2-6)
Study and public performance of standard operas of all periods. Combines the art forms of music, drama, stagecraft, and dance in the study of coaching, acting, and stage technique.
Prerequisite: audition or previous experience.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

377 Service Playing and Church Music Administration. (2)
Hymn playing and anthem accompaniments; formulation of adult and children's choirs in churches; congregational singing; service planning.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 112 and one year of organ study, or permission of the instructor.

398 Diction for Singers. (2)
Beginning voice students will learn effective pronunciation of English and Italian using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Techniques in producing vowel sounds and consonant articulation unique to the sung work will be emphasized.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

420 Wind and Percussion Literature and Pedagogy. (2)  
Music and materials for wind and percussion instruction. Includes audition and recital preparation, repertoire, practice techniques, and internship experience.
Open only to bachelor of music students with winds or percussion as their major instrument.

423 String and Harp Literature and Pedagogy. (2)
Music and materials for stringed instruments and harp instruction. Includes audition and recital preparation, repertoire, practice techniques, and internship experience.
Open only to bachelor of music students with strings or harp as their major instrument.

426 Intermediate Piano Pedagogy and Literature. (3) 
Methods and materials of intermediate-level piano teaching, observation, and practice teaching of undergraduate piano minors or other intermediate-level students.

427 Guitar Literature and Pedagogy. (2)
Music and materials for guitar instruction. Includes audition and recital preparation, repertoire, practice techniques, and internship experience.
Open only to bachelor of music students with guitar as their major instrument.

429 Vocal Pedagogy. (2)
Materials for vocal instruction. Includes methods of teaching vocal techniques for practice and performance with emphasis on studio teaching and learning.

‡430 Small Ensemble (Woodwinds). (1)
Players of woodwind instruments are organized into small groups according to proficiency for the study of music of all periods with emphasis on chamber music style of playing.

‡431 Small Ensemble (Brass). (1)
Players of brass instruments are organized into small groups for the study and performance of brass ensemble literature. These groups may include trios and quartets of like instruments, or quintets, sextets, and octets of mixed brasses.

‡432 Small Ensemble (Percussion). (1)
Players of percussion instruments are organized into small groups for the study and performance of the literature designed for their public performance. These groups may range in size from trios and quintets to larger ensembles.

‡433 Small Ensemble (Strings). (1)
Players of string instruments are organized into small groups according to proficiency for the study of music of all periods with emphasis on chamber music style of playing.

‡434 Small Ensemble (Harp). (1)
Groups of harpists are organized to perform the specialized literature for this unusual ensemble. Original compositions and transcriptions are presented in public performances.

‡436 Ensemble for New Music. (1)
Players of all instruments are organized into small groups for the study of contemporary chamber music.
Open to all students with sufficient proficiency.

‡437 Small Ensemble (Organ and Church Music). (1)  
Performance projects of interest to the organist and church musician. Reading of anthems, motets, oratorio movements; music for organ and instruments; music for graded church choirs; conducting from the keyboard.

‡438 Small Ensemble (Vocal). (1)
Quartets, sextets, octets, and multiples of these units are arranged as student enrollment indicates. Music studied and performed ranges from the traditional quartet literature to material appropriate for glee clubs.

+439 Small Ensemble (Guitar). (1)
Guitar players are organized into small groups to study and perform the duet, trio, and quartet repertoire for classical guitar. Upperclass students generally study ensemble works involving other instrumentation such as guitar and flute; guitar and strings; and guitar and voice.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

440 Vocal Diction and Literature. (2)
Advanced study of diction in major western languages as it pertains to singing, and applications in performance of music literature for singers.
Prerequisite: MUSPE 398 or permission of the instructor.

456 Improvisation in the Jazz Idiom. (2)
Application of melody-harmony relationship to instrumental performance. Students will be expected to play numerous standard tunes and jazz standards, and improvise with competency determined by the instructor. All chords, scales, sixths, sevenths, ninths, elevenths, thirteenths, modes, and transposition of modes.

457 Improvisation in the Jazz Idiom 2. (2)
Songs from swing, bebop, cool, and contemporary periods. Exploration of unitonal, unimodal, polytonal, polymodal melodies with small instrumental groups. Innovations in jazz improvisation. Musicians to be studied include Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Joe Farrell, and Miles Davis.
Prerequisite: MUSPE 456.

460 Jazz Piano Class 1. (1)
All triads with the added sixth or sixth chords played in block chordal harmony. All inversions of these chords and transpositions of chord types through four sharps and flats; introduction of the four types of seventh chords.

461 Jazz Piano Class 2. (1)
Continuation of MUSPE 460. Completion of seventh chords, inversion in remaining keys; additional experiences include minor seventh (flat 5), augmented seventh, and minor/major sevenths. All ninth chords, eleventh chords, and thirteenth chords played melodically and harmonically.
Prerequisite: MUSPE 460.

477 Continuo Playing and Keyboard Improvisation. (1-2) Development of facility in reading from figured basses or improvisation in the church service, free harmonization of hymns.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 212 or MUSPE 377.
A total of 2 hours of credit may be earned.

*490 Advanced Conducting. (1-3)
One one-hour weekly lesson in conducting. Private or small class at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: MUSPE 390 or 391.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

493 Workshop in Music Performance. (1-3)
A one- or two-week workshop on special topics in music performance.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

495 Performance and Career Seminar. (1) 
Stage deportment, introduction to Alexander Technique, performance anxiety, rιsumι writing, making and marketing your own CD, auditioning for an orchestra job, dealing with managers/agents, people skills/networking, how to set up your private teaching studio and much more.  
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

498 Senior Recital. (2)
Taken during the senior year by students with a performance major. Students will present a full recital as approved by their area committees and the director of the school.

499 Independent Study in Musical Performance. (1-4)
An opportunity to cover specific needs or interests for which provisions are not made by the regular course offerings of the school.
Prerequisite: permission of the director of the school.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.

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MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION (MUSTH)

100 Introduction to Communication Skills in Music. (3) Recommended for students deficient in elementary music language. Provides simplest basic concepts, symbols, reading-skill drills, and terminology with supporting historical and systems information. Placement by level of experience.

101 Sight Singing and Ear Training. (1)
In-depth study and application of sight singing techniques, dictation, chord recognition, error detection, and related activities. Placement by level of experience.
Parallel: MUSTH 111.

102 Sight Singing and Ear Training. (1)
Continuation of MUSTH 101 including more advanced sight singing, dictation, chord recognition, error detection, and related activities.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 101.

111 Music Theory. (2)
In-depth study of music fundamentals including rhythm, melodic structure, four-part harmony, elementary harmonic and structural analysis accompanied by writing, listening, and score study. Placement by level of experience. Must be taken in sequence.
Parallel: MUSTH 101.

112 Music Theory. (2)
Continuation of MUSTH 111 including more advanced four-part writing, analysis, score study, and listening.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 111.

201 Sight Singing and Ear Training. (1)
Continuation of MUSTH 102 emphasizing chromatic materials, modulating lines, four-part dictation and aural analysis.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 102.

202 Sight Singing and Ear Training. (1)
Continuation of MUSTH 201 emphasizing advanced chromatic and twentieth century aural materials.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 201.

211 Music Theory. (2)
Emphasizes nineteenth-century procedures through studies of compositional styles and analysis. Required mastering of diatonic and chromatic modulations and higher hierarchical chordal structures in tonal context and traditional forms. Advanced laboratory drill in analysis.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 112.

212 Music Theory. (2)
Continuation of MUSTH 211, emphasizing practices of the later nineteenth century and the twentieth century. Mastery of basic understanding of post-romantic, impressionistic, expressionistic, neoclassical, serial, and other contemporary music required. Continued laboratory analysis.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 211.

221 Music Composition 1. (2)
Study of music composition. Development of basic craftsmanship through use of compositional exercises, notational study, and creation of short instrumental and vocal compositions.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 102, 112.

222 Music Composition 2. (2)
Study of music composition. Development of basic craftsmanship through use of compositional exercises, notational study, and creation of short instrumental and vocal compositions.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 221.

311 Music Theory: Form and Analysis. (2)
An in-depth study of large forms through intensive analysis, listening, research, and writing. Emphasizes individual student work completed outside class to develop abilities in theoretical and composition investigation.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 202, 212.
Open only to music majors.

312 Music Theory: Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint. (2)  
In-depth study of eighteenth-century counterpoint that develops skills in analyzing and composing canons, inventions, and fugues.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 311.
Open only to music majors.

321 Composition. (2)
Private study. Development of basic craft through the writing of shorter instrumental and vocal compositions.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 202, 212, 222. 

322 Composition. (2)
Continuation of MUSTH 321.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 321.

410 Choral Arranging. (2)
Scoring for choir and choral ensembles. Gives particular attention to voicing, soloistic treatment of voices, texts, and other elements of traditional and contemporary scoring.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 311 or permission of the instructor.

411 Instrumentation and Orchestration. (2)
Instruments and their uses in orchestral practice. Develops creative writing concepts through orchestration. Principles of solo and combination writing are presented through analysis. Projects in solo and ensemble writing are required.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 311 or permission of the instructor.

412 Compositional Practices of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. (2-3)
Studies embracing general trends with focus (to be announced) on one or more composers, major works, or special developments of the period.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 311 (waived for church music option B minors).
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

413 Band Arranging. (2)
Scoring for symphonic band, wind ensemble, and other related groups. Emphasizes instrumentation, transposition, voicing, doubling, soloistic treatment, and scoring from piano or similar reduction.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 311 or permission of the instructor.

417 Theory of Twentieth-Century Music. (3)
Vocabulary, devices, tonal organization, notation, and other elements that characterize the compositional practices of twentieth-century music.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 311.

431 Composition. (2)
Private study. Continuation of MUSTH 322 and the writing of larger, longer works.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 322.

432 Composition. (2)
Continuation of MUSTH 431.
Prerequisite: MUSTH 431.

491 Independent Study in Music Theory. (1-3)
Study of a theoretical topic using readings, analysis, and research.
Prerequisite: permission of the area chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

493 Workshop in Music Theory and Composition. (1-3)
A one- or two-week workshop on special topics in music theory and composition.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

495 Composition-Project Recital. (1-3)
Senior composition recital preparation, performance, and conducting preparation of senior recital of acoustic, electronic, and electroacoustic compositions. Recital is minimum one hour in duration and a balanced representation of the student's composition output. Ensemble performance and/or conducting is required.
Prerequisite: permission of the area chairperson.

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