MUSIC (MUSC)
Chalon Ragsdale, Chair of the Department, 201 Music Building, 575-4701
PROFESSORS CENCEL, GATES, GREESON, RAGSDALE, UMIKER; PROFESSORS EMERITI BALLENGER, BRIGHT, BROTHERS, COLBER, COWELL, GROH, JACKSON, JANZEN, JOHNSON, PILAPIL, RAPPAPORT, WIDDER, WORTHLEY; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS DETELS, JONES, MAINS, McNEELA, MILLEN, MUELLER, NASTASI, RAMEY, THOMPSON, WARREN, YOES; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR HICKSON
The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The requirements for entrance and for graduation as set forth in this catalog are in accordance with the published regulations of that Association.
Degrees in Music
Two baccalaureate degrees in music are available: Bachelor of Music (see page 191 for general education requirements; see below for more detailed specific requirements); and the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music (see page 188 of this catalog for general education requirements; see below for more detailed specific requirements). To achieve junior standing in the curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music and the Bachelor of Music degree, the student must have completed 56 hours and must have maintained a cumulative grade average of "C'' in all music courses, with the exception of ensemble, by the end of the fourth semester. The student must also have earned a grade average of not less than "B'' in the major applied field of study during the sophomore year. This standing is prerequisite to all 3000-level courses and above in music.
Piano proficiency requirement: Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree must pass a piano proficiency examination upon entering the University of Arkansas or must register in piano class until this requirement is met.
On the basis of prior study in music, a student may be advised to omit one or more of the semesters of Aural Perception (MUTH 1621, 1631, 2621, 2631). Students will receive college credit for the omitted aural perception courses when they have validated their higher placement by passing the course in which they are placed with a grade of "B" or better.
Writing Requirement: Students can meet the Fulbright College Writing Requirement by submission of a satisfactory term paper for MUHS 4253.
Requirements for a Major in Music leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree:
MUTH 1603, 1613, 1621, 1631, 2603, 2613, 2621, 2631, 4703 (except for music education majors); MUHS 3703, 3713; MUHS 4253 (except for music education majors); MUPD 3801; plus the following specific requirements by major area emphasis. All music majors are required to enroll in an ensemble in each semester of residence appropriate to their major areas and with consent of their advisers.
Piano-Major Applied Piano 28 hours, of which 16 must be at the upper level, (including MUAP 3201, 4201); Secondary MUAP or MUAC 2; MUHS 4803, 4813; MUTH 4682, MUTH 4692; electives (may be non-music): 7.
Harpsichord-Major Applied Harpsichord 24 hours, of which 12 must be at the upper level, (including MUAP 3201, 4201); MUTH 4612, 4682, 4692; MUPD 2811 (2), 4781; MUHS 4743, 4753, 4963H; electives (may be non-music): 8.
Organ-Major Applied Organ 24 hours, of which 12 must be at the upper level (including MUAP 3201, 4201); MUTH 4612, 4682, 4692; MUHS 4823, 4833, 4963H, (2); MUPD 3821; electives (may be non-music): 10.
Voice-Major Applied Voice 24 hours, of which 12 must be at the upper level (including MUAP 3201, 4201); Secondary MUAP or MUAC 4; MUAC 1121, 1141, 1151; MUPD 3861; MUHS 4763H, 4773; electives (may be non-music): 4. (N.b. 9 hours additional foreign language is also required; foreign language study must include French, German, and Italian.)
Stringed Instruments-Major Applied 28 hours, of which 16 must be at the upper level (including MUAP 3201, 4201); Secondary MUAP or MUAC 4; MUHS 4703; MUEN 3431 (8), 3501 (4); electives (may be non-music): 10.
Woodwind, Brass or Percussion Instruments-Major Applied 24 hours, of which 12 must be at the upper level (including MUAP 3201, 4201); Secondary MUAP or MUAC 4; MUTH 4612; MUHS 4733. Large Ensembles 8, Small En-sembles 4; electives (may be non-music): 11.
Guitar-Major Applied 28 hours, of which 16 must be at the upper level (including MUAP 3201, 4201); Secondary MUAP or MUAC 4; MUHS 4703. MUTH 4612; electives (may be non-music): 11.
Theory or Composition-Major Applied (usually piano) 16 hours, of which 8 must be at the upper level; Minor MUAP or MUAC 4; MUPD 3811 or 3861; MUTH 4612;.
Composition- MUTH 164V, 364V (14), 4633; MUAP 4201; electives (may be non-music): 7.
Theory-MUTH 164V, 364V (6), 4633, 498V (3); electives (may be non-music): 13.
Music History- MUHS 4253 (total 9 hours); MUHS 5973, 498V(3), 4963H; 3 hours to be selected from MUHS 4803/4813, 4763/4773, 4703, 4733, 4793; Major Applied 12 hours, of which 4 must be upper level; ensemble 6 hours; foreign language 6 hours total, including hours taken to satisfy Fulbright College requirement; electives 15 hours (see adviser for list of recommended electives).
Music Education (all emphases) (in addition to requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree listed above)-COMM 1313, HLSC 1002, PEAC 1621; MUTH 4612; 14 MUAP/MUAC (applied, including recital - see below); MUAC 1221, 1231, 2221, 2231 (except for piano majors - see below); 8 MUEN (see below); CIED 1002, 1001, 3023, 3663; ETEC 2003. Plus the following specific requirements by emphasis.
Music Education, Wind/Percussion-14 MUAP to consist of 8 MUAP 110V, 5 MUAP 310V, MUAP 3201; 8 MUEN to consist of 2 MUEN 3441, 6 selected from MUEN 3431, 3441, 3461, 3481, 3551; 8 additional MUAC to consist of 1331, 1341, 1351, 1361, 1371, 2141, and 2 from 1301, 1311, 1381; MUPD 3811; electives (may include MUTH 1003 and any MUEN): 11.
Music Education, Strings-14 MUAP to consist of 8 MUAP 110V, 5 MUAP 310V, MUAP 3201; 8 MUEN to be selected from MUEN 3431, 3591; 8 additional MUAC to consist of 2 chosen from 1331, 1341, 2141; 1301, 1311, 1351, 1361, 1371; either 1381 or 1 of 1331, 1341, 2141 (not already elected); MUPD 3811; electives (may include MUTH 1003 and any MUEN): 11.
Music Education, Voice-11 MUAP to consist of 5 MUAP 110V, 5 MUAP 310V, MUAP 3201; MUAC 1121, 1141, 1151; 8 MUEN selected from MUEN 3411, 3451; 2 MUAC (recommended: 1301, 1311, or 1321); 2 MUAP 1001 Piano; 2 MUAP/MUAC by advisement; MUPD 3861; electives (may include MUTH 1003 and any MUEN): 12.
Music Education, Piano-14 MUAP to consist of 8 MUAP 110V, 5 MUAP 310V, MUAP 3201; MUAC 1121, 1141, 1151; 8 MUEN selected from MUEN 3411, 3451; 2 MUAC (recommended: 1301, 1311, or 1321); 5 MUAP 1001/3001 Voice; MUPD 3861; electives (may include MUTH 1003 and any MUEN): 12.
Requirements for a Major in Music leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree:
This program is for undergraduates who wish to major in Music as part of a liberal arts program. A minimum of 42 semester hours in music to include: MUTH 1603, 1613, 1621, 1631, 2603, 2613, 2621, 2631; MUHS 3703, 3713, 4253; MUAC 1221, 1231; 8 hours (normally one or two hours per semester) of applied study on voice or on one instrument and 4 hours (4 semesters) of ensemble to be selected with the consent of their advisers.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a combination of music-drama major may be obtained. See the chairman of the Music Department for the specific courses required for the degree.
Requirements for Departmental Honors in Music: The Departmental Honors Program in Music provides upper-division undergraduate students an opportunity to participate formally in scholarly, creative, or performance music activities. Honors candidates carry out independent study, research and performance under the guidance of the music faculty and participate in special honors classes and seminars. They must take 12 hours (which may include 6 hours of thesis) in Honors Studies.
For each student there is a committee consisting of at least the honors adviser, the major teacher in the area of the honors project, a member from a department outside the music department (chosen by the student), and a member of the Honors Council. This committee is responsible for hearing and seeing the work of the student in the area of the honors project and will administer the oral examination to the candidate at the end of the last semester of the student's work. The committee then recommends to the Honors Council whether or not the student receives honors in music. Outstanding student achievement will be recognized by awarding the distinction "Music Scholar Cum Laude'' at graduation. The award of higher degree distinctions is recommended only in truly exceptional cases and is based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.
The student may elect to do the honors project in one of five areas: performance, music history and literature, theory, composition, or music education. The Honors work may be done in an area other than the student's major area-that is, a student majoring in voice performance may elect to do honors work in music history, theory, or composition, etc.
If a student wishes to devise his or her own honors project in consultation with a supervising professor and with the permission of the department chair, he or she may be granted honors. If a student wishes to combine work in more than one field and if the committee approves, he or she may be granted honors in more than one area, although the designation on the diploma will read "in Music.''
The requirements for work in each area are as follows:
I. Performance a. 2 semesters of MUAP 310VH; with concurrent registration
in MUAP 3201H and MUAP 4201H (A program file representing the student's range of performance activities during the junior and senior years will be maintained for the department file and for the Honors Council. Cassette tapes of the junior and senior recitals will be filed with the Honors Office.) |
II. History and Literature a. Junior year-MUHS 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods
of Research |
III. Theory a. Junior year-MUHS 5973, Seminar in Bibliography and Methods
of Research |
IV. Composition a. At least six hours of MUTH 364VH, Composition |
V. Music Education a. Junior year - MUED 5513, Seminar: Resources in Music
Education |
Requirements for a Minor in Music:
A minimum of 18 semester hours in music courses, of which at least nine hours must be selected from MUTH, MUHS, and/or MLIT courses, the specific courses to be determined by the student in consultation with a music faculty adviser; the adviser to be appointed by the music faculty on the basis of each student's particular interests. The student must notify the Department of Music of his/her intent to minor.
Courses: Music Literature for General Students (MLIT)
MLIT1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Music Lecture (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to music. Lecture 3 hours per week providing experience in guided listening. Acquisition of vocabulary and certain fundamentals of music. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
MLIT1003H Honors Music Lecture (FA, SP, SU) UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
MLIT3303 Bach and His World (FA, SP, SU) J.S. Bach, the man and his works, with consideration of Baroque culture and study of the religious and secular purpose for which his music was composed.
MLIT3313 Beethoven and His Age (FA, SP, SU) Beethoven, the man and his works, with consideration of the cultural milieu in which he worked and his role as a cultural figure.
MLIT3323 Selected Composers of the 20th Century (FA, SP, SU) Selected 20th century composers, their careers and music, their roles in the civilization of the modern era, and the impact of historic events and culture forces on their work.
MLIT3333 Symphonic and Chamber Music (FA, SP, SU) A study of representative works of symphonic and chamber music literature in relation to the economic, social and political forces in western culture from 1750 to the present.
Courses: Applied Music (Class) (MUAC)
MUAC1111 Class Instruction in Flute for Non-Music Majors (FA, SP) Beginning class instruction in flute. Does not fulfill the class woodwind requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Students must provide their own instruments.
MUAC1121 Italian for Singers (FA, SP, SU) Training in proper pronunciation and inflections of Italian as applied to singers. Two meetings per week.
MUAC1131 English for Singers (FA, SP, SU) Training in proper pronunciation and inflection of English as applied to singing. Two meetings per week.
MUAC1141 German for Singers (FA, SP, SU) Training in proper pronunciation and inflection of German as applied to singing. Two meetings per week.
MUAC1151 French for Singers (FA, SP, SU) Training in proper pronunciation and inflections of French as applied to singing. Two meetings per week.
MUAC1161 Class Instruction in Piano for Non-Music Majors (FA, SP) Beginning instruction in piano. Does not fulfill the class piano requirement for music majors.
MUAC1221 Piano Class for Music Majors I (FA) Training in functional piano skills for music majors. Two meetings per week.
MUAC1231 Piano Class for Music Majors II (SP) A continuation of MUAC 1221. Two meetings per week. Prerequisite: MUAC 1221.
MUAC1301 Class Instruction in Violin and Viola (FA, SP) Beginning class instruction in violin and viola.
MUAC1311 Class Instruction in Violoncello and String Bass (FA, SP) Beginning class instruction in violoncello and string bass.
MUAC1321 Class Instruction in Guitar (FA, SP) Beginning class instruction in guitar. Students must provide their own instruments.
MUAC1331 Class Instruction in Clarinet (FA, SP) The elementary study of clarinet. Beginning class instruction designed to familiarize the student with the basic playing skills and teaching techniques for the instrument.
MUAC1341 Class Instruction in Flute (FA, SP) The elementary study of flute. Beginning class instruction designed to familiarize the student with basic playing skills and teaching techniques of the instrument.
MUAC1351 Class Instruction in High Brass Instruments (FA, SP) The elementary study of the cornet, trumpet, and horn. Beginning class instruction designed to familiarize the student with the history, physics, basic playing skills, methods, materials, and teaching techniques of the high brass family.
MUAC1361 Class Instruction in Low Brass Instruments (FA, SP) The elementary study of the trombone, euphonium and tuba. Beginning class instruction designed to familiarize the student with the history, physics, basic playing skills, methods, materials, and teaching techniques of the low brass family.
MUAC1371 Class Instruction in Percussion (FA, SP) The elementary study of all percussion instruments with a major emphasis on teaching methods and materials. Includes a comprehensive study of snare drum technique.
MUAC1381 Class Instruction in Voice (FA, SP) Fundamentals of vocalization and singing of English songs, including breathing, vowel clarity, and pronunciation of consonants.
MUAC1391 Class Instruction in Recorder (FA, SP) Beginning class instruction in recorder.
MUAC2141 Class Instruction in Oboe, Bassoon, and Saxophone (FA, SP) The elementary study of oboe, bassoon, and saxophone. Class instruction designed to familiarize the student with basic playing skills and teaching techniques of the instruments. Prerequisite: MUAC 1331 or MUAC 1341.
MUAC2221 Piano Class for Music Majors III (FA) A continuation of MUAC 1231. Two meetings per week. Prerequisite: MUAC 1231.
MUAC2231 Piano Class for Music Major IV (SP) A continuation of MUAC 2221. Two meetings per week. Prerequisite: MUAC 2221.
MUAC2321 Intermediate Class Guitar (FA, SP) A laboratory-type course further developing skills introduced in Class Guitar, MUAC 1321. This includes beginning classic guitar technique, note-reading skills, jazz chord voicings and common chord progressions, and major scales in all keys. Students must provide their own instruments. Prerequisite: MUAC 1321.
Courses: Applied Music (Private) (MUAP)
Voice, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Cornet, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Harp, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Recorder, Historic Woodwind, Historic String
Applied music is defined as instruction in a performance area. Permission to enroll in applied music will be determined on the basis of the student's past record and/or an audition, and by consent of the Music Department. Students registered for major level applied music instruction are required to attend all Wednesday student recitals and eight evening recitals. Failure to do so will affect the grade in applied music lessons.
Students will be admitted to courses at the major level in applied music and composition for credit only when examinations are passed. A list of appropriate audition materials is available from the Department of Music.
MAJOR LEVEL
MUAP110V Applied Voice/Instrument (1-4) (FA, SP, SU) Private study of the major instrument. May be repeated.
MUAP310V Applied Voice/Instrument (1-4) (FA, SP, SU) Private study of the major instrument. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUAP310VH Honors Applied Voice/Instrument (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Private study of the major instrument. Corequisite: MUAP 3201H or MUAP 4201H.
MUAP3201 Recital I (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 25 minutes of music. May be repeated.
MUAP3201H Honors Applied Recital I (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. Corequisite: MUAP 310 H.
MUAP4201 Recital II (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. May be repeated.
MUAP4201H Honors Applied Recital II (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. Corequisite: MUAP 310 H.
MUAP510V Applied Voice/Instrument (1-5) (FA, SP, SU) Private study at the graduate level. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 310 or equivalent.
MUAP5201 Graduate Recital I (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. May be repeated.
MUAP5211 Graduate Recital II (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of music. May be repeated.
SECONDARY LEVEL
MUAP1001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary Level (FA, SP, SU) Private study at the secondary level. May be repeated.
MUAP3001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary Level (FA, SP, SU) Private study at the secondary level. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 1001.
MUAP5001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary Level (FA, SP, SU) Private study at the graduate secondary level. May be repeated.
Courses: Music Education (MUED)
MUED2011 Orientation to Teaching Music Education (FA, SP, SU) Develops the concepts of mission and objectives for prospective music teachers. Taken in conjunction with EDFD 2003 and serves as a symposium for classroom observation experience.
MUED2810L Music for Elementary School Teachers I Laboratory (FA, SP)
MUED2813 Music for Elementary School Teachers I: Early Childhood (FA, SP) Music for students in elementary education. Concepts of music education and its relationship to the elementary school child. Methods and materials for kindergarten through grade 3. Elements of music notation, including major scales and their primary chords, and subsequent performance of these at the piano.
MUED2823 Music for Elementary School Teachers II: Upper Elementary (FA, SP) Extension of the concepts of music education in the elementary school as developed in MUED 2813. Methods and materials for grades 4-6. Continuation of the study of elements of notation with emphasis on the minor scales, and keyboard experience, including harmonization of simple melodies.
MUED3021 Supervised Practicum in Teaching Musical Skills (FA, SP, SU) Provides for supervised teaching opportunities with public school students in instrumental, choral, and elementary classes. Prerequisite: Instrumental emphasis (band): MUAC 1221 & MUAC 1231, MUAC 1331, MUAC 1341, MUAC 1351, MUAC 1361 & MUAC 1371. Prerequisite for instrumental emphasis (string): MUAC 1221 & MUAC 1231, MUAC 1301, MUAC 1311 and any other three of those listed for "band" concentration. Prerequisites for vocal (elementary) emphasis: MUAC 1221 & MUAC 1231 and any four of those listed for "band" or "string" concentration. MUAC 1321 may also count toward this requirement.
MUED3810L Music for Elementary Education Majors Laboratory (FA, SP, SU)
MUED3813 Music for Elementary Education Majors (FA, SP, SU) Develops music knowledge, skills, and pedagogical techniques for use in the elementary classroom. Lecture 3 hours, keyboard laboratory 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: MUAC 1161.
MUED3833 Music Education in the Elementary School (FA, SP, SU) Concepts of elementary music education; methods, materials, curriculum design, and supervision in elementary school music.
MUED3871L Woodwind Laboratory (SP, Even years) The making of reeds for oboe, bassoon, and clarinet. Care and repair of all woodwind instruments.
MUED4031 Seminar for Professional Entry into Music Education (FA, SP) A seminar offered during student teaching semester to prepare the student for the role of a professional educator. Content includes professional ethics and conduct, classroom management, evaluation and grading, and application for employment.
MUED4273 Methods for Teaching String Instruments (FA, Odd years) Methods and materials for students preparing to teach orchestral instruments and ensembles in the public schools.
MUED4283 Teaching Vocal Music (FA, SP, SU, Even years) Methods and materials used in teaching high school music.
MUED4293 Instrumental Methods (FA) Problems of teaching instrumental music in the public schools.
MUED451V Student Teaching: Elementary Music (4-8) (FA, SP, SU) A minimum of five weeks and a maximum of ten weeks will be spent in an off-campus school, where the student will teach under supervision in the elementary classroom and will participate in other activities involving the school and community. Enrollment requirement is for a total of 12 hours and 15 weeks involvement in 452V and 451V. Corequisite: MUED 452. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.
MUED452V Student Teaching: Secondary Music (4-8) (FA, SP, SU) A minimum of five weeks and a maximum of ten weeks will be spent in an off-campus school, where the student will teach under supervision in the elementary classroom and will participate in other activities involving the school and community. Enrollment requirement is for a total of 12 hours and 15 weeks involvement in 452V and 451V. Corequisite: MUED 451. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.
MUED477V Special Topics in Music Education (1-4) (IR) Subject matter not covered in other sources. With permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different. May be repeated.
Courses in Instrumental Methods and Secondary Vocal Methods are listed under Secondary Education.
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:
MUED507V Internship (3-6) (IR)
MUED5513 Seminar: Resources in Music Education (FA, SP, SU) Study of the analytical and writing skills necessary for academic research in music education. Each student identifies one problem specific to music education, finds and reviews related literature and sources, develops a comprehensive bibliography, and writes a paper which synthesizes the research. Open to graduate students and undergraduates in honors in music education.
MUED560V Workshop (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
MUED5653 Seminar: Issues in Music Education (FA, SP, SU) A seminar exploring the relationships between the profession of teaching music and selected views about learning theories, teaching methods, philosophy, psychology, and other selected topics relevant to contemporary music education.
MUED5733 Music Education in the Elementary School (FA, SP, SU) Concepts of elementary music education; methods, materials, curriculum design, and supervision in the elementary school music.
MUED5762 Comparative Methods in Elementary Music Education (SU) A survey and comparison of the teaching methods and philosophies developed by Dalcroze, Orff, Kodaly, Suzuki, and Carabo-Cone. Includes practical experience with rhythm, notation, improvisation, and use of appropriate instruments. Prerequisite: MUED 3833 or MUED 2823.
MUED5811 Curriculum Design in Music (FA, SP, SU) Goals and objectives in music education. Student will develop a curriculum for an actual or hypothetical music education program.
MUED582V Conducting Techniques (1-3) (SU) Designed for band, orchestra, and choir directors. Orchestra and chorus available for practical application. Study of the score and musical interpretation through baton technique. Prerequisite: two semesters of undergraduate conducting.
MUED583V Workshop: Music in the Elementary School (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) An in-service training workshop for elementary music teachers.
MUED5843 Music in the Secondary School (SU, Even years) Music and its relation to the total educative process of the adolescent and to community life; materials in choral music; methods and plans of organization of the total school music program. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MUED5853 Instrumental Music in the Schools (SU, Even years) Consideration of problems in teaching, supervising, and conducting instrumental music; organization of band, orchestra, and instrumental classes; laboratory experience with instrumental classes and care and repair of instruments. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MUED5862 Marching Band Techniques (SU) Includes the place of the marching band in the school program, types of formations used, and selecting, arranging or writing the musical score.
MUED588V The Choral Program: Changing Materials and Techniques (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Treatment of specific problems and issues-survey of choral literature; materials and contemporary methods appropriate to the development of a comprehensive choral experience.
MUED599V Seminar (1-6) (SU)
MUED600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (IR) Preparation of a master's thesis as partial fulfillment of the requirement for the master's degree.
MUED605V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of problems in music education.
Courses: Ensemble (MUEN)
MUEN3331 Contemporary Music Ensemble (FA, SP) Performance of contemporary and experimental music for various combinations of instruments and/or voices. Two hours rehearsal weekly. One hour credit. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN3341 Collegium Musicum (FA, SP) Performance of early music various combinations of instruments and/or voices. Two hours rehearsal weekly. May be repeated.
MUEN3401 Opera Theatre (FA, SP) Study of opera through performances of scenes, chamber and major operatic production. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN3411 Concert Choir (FA, SP, SU) Three hours of rehearsal weekly, with extra rehearsals at the director's discretion. Admission with director's approval. No audition required prior to registration. May be repeated.
MUEN3421 Inspirational Singers (FA, SP) Performance of African-American literature with particular emphasis on Negro Spirituals and traditional/contemporary gospel music. No audition required to registration. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3430L Symphony Orchestra Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated.
MUEN3431 Symphony Orchestra (FA, SP, SU) Rehearsal 3 hours per week with extra rehearsals at director's discretion. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN3441 Marching Band (FA) Rehearsal 8 hours per week. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN3451 Schola Cantorum (FA, SP) Vocal ensemble limited to the more experienced singers. Rehearsal 5 hours per week. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUEN 3411.
MUEN3460L Wind Symphony Laboratory (FA) May be repeated. Corequisite: MUEN 3461.
MUEN3461 Wind Symphony (FA) Rehearsal 3 to 5 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. May be repeated. Corequisite: MUEN 3460L.
MUEN3471 Jazz Performance Laboratory (FA, SP) Training in the various styles of jazz and popular music. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition. May be repeated.
MUEN3481 Concert Band (SP) Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. May be repeated.
MUEN3501 Chamber Music (FA, SP, SU) Performance of small ensemble music for any combination of instruments and/or voice. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3511 Symphonic Band (SP) Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. May be repeated.
MUEN3521 Woodwind Quintet (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for woodwind quintet. Weekly coaching will emphasize intonation, blend, stylistic awareness, and ensemble precision. Repertoire ranges from the 18th to the 20th centuries. 3 hours of rehearsals weekly. May be repeated.
MUEN3531 Brass Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of chamber music for brass instruments. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3541 Accompanying (FA, SP) Piano accompanying of vocal and instrumental soloists. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUEN3551 Percussion Ensemble (SP, SU) Study and performance of ensemble music for multiple percussion instruments. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3561 Four-Hand, Two-Piano Performance (FA, SP) Study and performance of advanced literature for piano (4 hands) and for 2 pianos. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3571 Uarkettes (FA, SP) Stage and television acting techniques with singing. Opera and stage musical scenes and acts. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN3581 Vocal Ensemble (FA, SP, SU) Study and performance of vocal chamber music. Rehearsal 2 hours per week for 1 hour of credit. May be repeated.
MUEN3591 Chamber Orchestra (FA, SP, SU) Performance of orchestral music for a small group of instruments as opposed to large symphonic works. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. May be repeated. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MUEN 3431 and MUEN 5431.
MUEN3711 Flute Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3721 Clarinet Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3731 Saxophone Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple saxophones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and saxophone choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3741 Double Reed Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple double reed instruments, including trios, quartets, quintets, and double reed choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3751 Trumpet Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple trumpets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trumpet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3761 Horn Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple horns, including trios, quartets, quintets, and horn choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3771 Trombone Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple trombones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trombone choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3781 Tuba Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple combinations of tuba and euphonium, including trios, quartets, quintets, and low brass choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3791 University Bassoon Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple bassoons and contrabassoon, including trios, quartets, quintets, and bassoon choir. One hour of rehearsal weekly. May be repeated.
MUEN5331 Contemporary Music Ensemble (FA, SP) Performance of contemporary and experimental music for various combinations of instruments and/or voices. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. One hour credit. Admission by director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN5341 Collegium Musicum (FA, SP) Performance of early music for various combinations of instruments and/or voices. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5401 Opera Theatre (FA, SP) Study of opera through performances of scenes, chamber and major operatic production. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN5411 Concert Choir (FA, SP, SU) Rehearsal 3 hours per week with extra rehearsals at the director's discretion. Admission with director's approval. No audition required prior to registration. May be repeated.
MUEN5421 Inspirational Singers (FA, SP) Performance of African-American literature with particular emphasis on Negro Spirituals and traditional/contemporary gospel music. No audition required to registration. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5431 Symphony Orchestra (FA, SP, SU) Rehearsal 3 hours per week with extra rehearsals at director's discretion. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN5441 Marching Band (FA) Rehearsal 8 hours per week. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN5451 Schola Cantorum (FA, SP) Vocal ensemble limited to the more experienced singers. Rehearsal 5 hours per week. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated. Prerequisite: one year of MUEN 3411.
MUEN5460L Wind Symphony Laboratory (FA, SP) May be repeated. Corequisite: MUEN 5461.
MUEN5461 Wind Symphony (FA, SP) Rehearsal 3 to 5 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. May be repeated. Corequisite: MUEN 5460L.
MUEN5471 Jazz Performance Laboratory (FA, SP) Training in the various styles of jazz and popular music. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition. May be repeated.
MUEN5481 Concert Band (SP) Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. May be repeated.
MUEN5501 Chamber Music (FA, SP, SU) Performance of small ensemble music for any combination of instruments and/or voice. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5511 Symphonic Band (SP) Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor. May be repeated.
MUEN5521 Woodwind Quintet (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for woodwind quintet. Weekly coaching will emphasize intonation, blend, stylistic awareness, and ensemble precision. Repertorie ranges from the 18th to the 20th centuries. 3 hours of rehearsals weekly. May be repeated.
MUEN5531 Brass Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of chamber music for brass instruments. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5541 Accompanying (FA, SP) Piano accompanying of vocal and instrumental soloists. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUEN5551 Percussion Ensemble (SP, SU) Study and performance of ensemble music for multiple percussion instruments. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5561 Four-Hand, Two-Piano Performance (FA, SP) Study and performance of advanced literature for piano (4 hands) and for 2 pianos. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5571 Uarkettes (FA, SP) Stage and television acting techniques with singing. Opera and stage musical scenes and acts. Admission with director's approval. May be repeated.
MUEN5581 Vocal Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of vocal chamber music. Rehearsal 2 hours per week for 1 hour of credit. May be repeated.
MUEN5591 Chamber Orchestra (FA, SP, SU) Performance of orchestral music for a small group of instruments as opposed to large symphonic works. Rehearsal 3 hours per week. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUEN 3431 and MUEN 5431.
MUEN5711 Flute Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5721 Clarinet Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple clarinets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and clarinet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5731 Saxophone Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple saxophones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and saxophone choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5741 Double Reed Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple double reed instruments, including trios, quartets, quintets, and double reed choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5751 Trumpet Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple trumpets, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trumpet choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5761 Horn Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple horns, including trios, quartets, quintets, and horn choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5771 Trombone Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple trombones, including trios, quartets, quintets, and trombone choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5781 Tuba Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple combinations of tuba and euphonium, including trios, quartets, quintets, and low brass choir. Rehearsal 2 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN5791 University Bassoon Ensemble (FA, SP) Study and performance of music for multiple bassoons and contrabassoon, including trios, quartets, quintets, and bassoon choir. One hour of rehearsal weekly. May be repeated.
Courses: History, Analysis, and Music Literature (MUHS)
MUHS1922 Music Literature in Performance (FA, SP, SU) Music literature performed in Europe at concerts, operas, and music festivals. Offered in conjunction with tour in Europe.
MUHS3703 History of Music to 1800 (SP) Survey of history of music in western culture from ancient Greece to 1800. Lecture 3 hours, listening/quiz laboratory 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: WCIV 1003 and WCIV 1013 and MLIT 1003.
MUHS3713 History of Music from 1800 to Present (FA) Survey of the history of music in western culture from 1800 to present. Lecture 3 hours, listening/quiz laboratory 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: WCIV 1003 and WCIV 1013 and MLIT 1003.
MUHS3923H Honors Colloquium (FA, SP, SU) Treats a special topic or issue in music theory, offered as part of the honors program. (Same as MUTH 3923H) May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in music).
MUHS398VH Honors Independent Studies (1-2) Independent projects in music history and literature. One hour credit per semester. Open to undergraduates in honors.
MUHS4253 Special Topics in Music History (FA, SP) Topics not covered in MUHS 3703 or 3713, including history of American music, world music, music of Russia, and others. Satisfactory completion of the term paper in this class will fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUHS 3703 and MUHS 3713.
MUHS4623 Music History Review (FA, SP, SU) Review of the central data and concepts of music history, with emphasis on individual periods as needed by students enrolled. Credit in this course may not count toward the Master of Music or Master of Education degree.
MUHS4703 Survey of String Literature (IR) A survey of solo and chamber music literature involving stringed instruments. Prerequisite: MUAP 110 and MUTH 2613.
MUHS4733 Survey of Symphonic Literature (SP, Even years) A survey of the symphonic literature from its beginning to the present.
MUHS4743 Survey of Harpsichord Literature I (FA, SP, Even years) Study of the development of the harpsichord and its music.
MUHS4753 Survey of Harpsichord Literature II (SP, Even years) Study of the development of the harpsichord and its music. Prerequisite: MUHS 4743.
MUHS4763 Survey of Vocal Literature I (FA, SP, Odd years) A survey of concert literature for the solo voice.
MUHS4773 Survey of Vocal Literature II (FA, SP, Odd years) A survey of concert literature for the solo voice. Prerequisite: MUHS 4763.
MUHS4793 Band Literature (SP, SU, Even years) A study of literature written for performance by concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble, representative of the following five periods in Music History: Renaissance (1420-1600), Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), Romantic (1820-1900), and Contemporary (1900-present).
MUHS4803 Survey of Keyboard Literature I (FA, SP, Odd years) A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUHS4813 Survey of Keyboard Literature II (FA, SP, Odd years) A survey of the piano works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUHS 4803.
MUHS4823 Survey of Organ Literature I (IR) A survey of the organ works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUHS4833 Survey of Organ Literature II (IR) A survey of the organ works of outstanding composers. Prerequisite: MUHS 4823.
MUHS4883 History of Musical Instruments in Europe and America (IR) A survey of the history, forms, and uses of musical instruments used in the art music of Western civilization with emphasis on instruments from the Medieval period to the present. Prerequisite: music major standing.
MUHS489V Seminar in Music History (1-4) (IR) Subject matter not covered in other sources. With, permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different. May be repeated.
MUHS4963H Honors Seminar in Performing Practice (IR) Study of problems of performing in their historical context including media of performace: relation of notation to performance: rhythm: tempo: ornamentation: realization of improvised parts: dynamics and expression: and changing styles in music performance. Open to graduate students and to undergraduates in honors or consent of the instructor.
MUHS498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
MUHS5722 Directed Studies in Music Literature I (FA, SP, SU) Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student.
MUHS5732 Directed Studies in Music Literature II (FA, SP, SU) Research in music literature in the performance field of the individual student. Prerequisite: MUHS 5722.
MUHS5753 Seminar in Medieval & Early Renaissance (IR) Intensive studies in music of Western Europe from early Christian times through the 15th century.
MUHS5763 Seminar in Music of the 16th and 17th Centuries (FA, SP, SU, Odd years) Intensive studies of European music from the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.
MUHS5773 Seminar in Music of the 18th Century (FA, SP, SU, Odd years) Intensive studies of late Baroque and Classical music.
MUHS5783 Seminar in Music of the 19th Century (FA, SP, SU, Odd years) Intensive studies in music of the 19th century.
MUHS5793 Seminar in Music of the 20th Century (FA, Even years) Intensive studies in20th century music.
MUHS5903 Seminar in Musicology (FA, SP, SU) Current problems, techniques, and approaches to the practice of musicology, including notation and editing problems. May be repeated.
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