Undergraduate Catalog

Music

Interim Director: Dr. Jeffrey Brown
Office: Browne Hall 122
Telephone: (309) 298-1544; Fax: (309) 298-1968
Website: wiu.edu/music

Program Offerings and Locations:

  • Bachelor of Music: Macomb
  • Minor in Jazz Studies: Macomb
  • Minor in Music: Macomb
  • Minor in Music Business: Macomb

For student learning outcomes, please see wiu.edu/provost/learningoutcomes.

Faculty: Bean, Blankenship, Briney, Brown, Cangro, Chasteen, Chin, Cooper, de Paula, Fansler, Gardner, Ginsberg, Hardeman, Hart, Hawkins, Hughes, Hughey, Jones, Kurasz, Land, Locke, Mihai, Mindeman, Nichols, Romig, Sepulveda, Sevcik, Shumate, Szabo, Thomas, Thompson, Turner, Vana, Winnie.

The School of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1961 and offers a Bachelor of Music degree with options in Applied Music (performance, jazz, composition), Music Business, Music Therapy, and Music Teacher Education. Students may elect to study in keyboard, voice, winds, strings, and percussion as well as specialized study in jazz and composition. Certification as a music therapist is available through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). The School of Music also offers minors in Liberal Arts Music, Music Business, and Jazz Studies.

All majors and minors (except Music Business minor) must pass entrance performance auditions. Periodic reviews of student progress include a performance jury examination each semester, the undergraduate mid-career assessment, and recitals. Assessment exams in music theory and keyboard skills must be taken by transfer students before registration for Music courses at the 300 level.

The Music Teacher Education option prepares students to teach Music in the public schools. All Music Education students must appear before the Student Teaching Committee of the School of Music for evaluation of competencies and skills prior to student teaching. Final approval for student teaching is granted only by this committee. Students may obtain Illinois K–12 licensure in Music by completing degree requirements and state licensure tests.

International students seeking admission into the School of Music must have the following scores in English proficiency tests: IBT TOEFL 79 or paper TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.5.

GradTrac is available to Bachelor of Music (Applied Music option) majors. See more information about GradTrac.

Honors Curriculum—Academically qualified students in this School are encouraged to complete an honors curriculum in University Honors, Departmental Honors, or General Honors. All Honors students must complete the one-hour honors colloquium (G H 299). General Honors includes General Honors coursework. Departmental Honors includes honors work in the major. University Honors combines Departmental and General Honors. View more information about honors curricula or visit the Centennial Honors College website at wiu.edu/honors.

Degree Program

Bachelor of Music

All students seeking the Bachelor of Music must complete I and II, plus III.A, III.B, III.C, or III.D below, and the foreign language/global issues requirement for the major#. The minimum semester hour requirement for the baccalaureate degree is 120 s.h.

In accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education licensure rule, all candidates seeking a Professional Education License or endorsement are required by Western Illinois University to obtain a grade of “C-” or better in all directed general education courses, all core courses, and all courses in the option. This rule does not supersede course prerequisite requirements in the catalog that specify a letter grade.

Please see the Teacher Education section of this catalog for more information about WIU’s Teacher Education Program.

  1. University General Education Curriculum: 43 s.h.
    Option D, Teacher Education, should include a General Education Mathematics course.
  2. Core Courses: 34 s.h.
    1. MUS 165, 166, 181, 182, 183, 184, 281, 282, 283, 284, 330, 390†, 391† (22 s.h.).
    2. 12 s.h. applied study of one principal performance medium over six semesters.
    3. Seven semesters of MUS 100 with a satisfactory grade (S) are required for graduation. Transfer students require as many semesters of MUS 100 with a satisfactory grade (S) as they are in residence minus one semester (example: a student in residence for five semesters must complete four semesters of MUS 100 with a grade of S).
  3. Options of Study (select A, B, C, or D)
    1. Applied Music (Comprehensive)
      1. Special Courses: 14 s.h.
        1. MUS 265 and 266 or MUS 365; MUS 381
        2. Choose 9 s.h. from a list of upper-level MUS courses approved by the School of Music
      2. Music Ensembles: 8 s.h.
        Students must register each semester for credit and successfully complete the ensembles specified below under a, b, c, d, or e until the 8 s.h. ensemble requirement is met. Students must participate on their principal instrument for the number of hours specified below unless indicated otherwise by the ensemble director. No more than one ensemble per semester can be used to satisfy the ensemble requirements.
      3. Music Electives**: 20–21 s.h.
        Choose a, b, c, d, or e as approved by advisor.
        1. Instrumental Performance
          1. Additional principal applied study, to include minimum of four semesters at junior/senior level at 4 s.h. per semester, including one-half junior and full senior recital.
          2. Ensembles:
            1. Winds/Percussion: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 6 s.h. in MUS 101, 113, or 114.
            2. Trumpet, Trombone, and Saxophone principals may satisfy 2 s.h. out of the total 8 s.h. required by registering for MUS 117.
            3. Strings: 8 s.h. in MUS 101 and 102.
            4. Guitar: 4 s.h. in MUS 101, 105, 106, 113, 114, or 117; 4 s.h. in MUS 127 or 128
          3. MUS 332 for Winds/Percussion, or MUS 461 (2 s.h) for Strings, and 483, plus other Music Electives to total 20 s.h.
        2. Piano Performance
          1. Additional principal study to include minimum of four semesters at junior/senior level at 4 s.h. per semester, including one-half junior and full senior recital.
          2. Ensembles: 4 s.h. of MUS 101, 102, 105, 106, 113, 114, 116, or 117; 2 s.h. of MUS 125; 2 s.h. of MUS 127 or 129.
          3. MUS 465, 466, 495, 496.
        3. Vocal Performance
          1. Additional principal applied study, to include minimum of four semesters at junior/senior level at 4 s.h. per semester, including one-half junior and full senior recital.
          2. Ensembles: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 6 s.h. in MUS 105 or 106; by advisor approval, 1–2 s.h. out of the total 8 s.h. required may be satisfied by performing major operatic roles in MUS 109.
          3. MUS 262, 263, 499, plus other Music Electives to total 20 s.h.
        4. Jazz Studies
          1. Additional Applied Study 2 sem. 2 s.h./sem., including one-half junior and full senior recital
          2. Ensembles: 4 s.h. in MUS 117. Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum set principals can substitute up to 2 s.h. MUS 128.
          3. 4 s.h. in MUS 127
          4. MUS 167, 187, 267, 337, 367, 387, 397, 487, 497
        5. Composition
          1. 4 s.h. of applied study in principal performance medium.
          2. Ensembles: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 4 s.h. in MUS 101, 105, 106, 113, 114, or 117.
          3. MUS 215 (2 s.h.), 411 (8 s.h.), 481, 483, 485
      4. Electives: 8–9 s.h.
        Students electing groupings a–e in #3 above may select Music or other electives. Students selecting 3.a must include MUS 492 (strings) or 1 s.h. of MUS 490 (winds/percussion). Students electing grouping 3.b above must select 3 s.h. each of MUS 125 and 129 and 1 s.h. of MUS 167 plus other electives of the student’s choice. Students electing grouping 3.c above must select 4 s.h. each of French and German. Students electing grouping 3.d above must choose 8 s.h. from the following: MUS 141, 195, 341, 344, 345, 348, 481, 483. The student’s course selections for Electives must include (but are not limited to) courses from English (literature course), History, Religion and Philosophy, Art, and Foreign Languages.
    2. Music Business
      1. Special Courses: 15 s.h.
        MUS 141, 195*, 242, 341, 248 or 485, 441, 442
      2. Ensembles: 8 s.h.
        Students must register each semester for credit and successfully complete the ensembles specified below until the 8 s.h. ensemble requirement is met. No more than one ensemble per semester can be used to satisfy the ensemble requirement. Students must participate on their principal instrument for the number of hours specified below unless indicated otherwise by the ensemble director.
        1. Winds/Percussion: 6 s.h. minimum in MUS 101, 113, 114, 116, 117.
        2. Strings: 6 s.h. minimum MUS 101 or 102.
        3. Piano: 4 s.h. in MUS 101, 105, 106, 113, 114, 116, or 117; 2 s.h. in MUS 125; 2 s.h. in MUS 127 or 129.
        4. Voice: 4 s.h. minimum in MUS 105 or 106; 2 s.h. minimum in MUS 105, 106, 107, 108, or 109.
        5. Guitar: 4 s.h. in MUS 101, 105, 106, 113, 114, or 117; 4 s.h. in MUS 127 or 128.
      3. Other Requirements: 21 s.h.
        ACCT 200; BCOM 320 or MGT 349; CS 101, 302; ECON 232*; MKTG 327; PSY 100*
      4. Directed Electives in a grouping approved by advisor to total 16 s.h.
        (7 s.h. of which must be in Music): 16 s.h.
        HRM 353, 441, 442, 443, 444, 446, 449
        MGT 350, 425, 445, 447, 448, 474, 481, 483, 485
        MKTG 317, 331, 333, 335, 343, 371, 411, 417, 431, 432, 441
        MUS 241, 342, 343, 344, 345, 348, 485
    3. Music Therapy
      1. Special Courses: 34 s.h.
        MUS 151, 157, 158, 162, 232, 254, 255, 258 (1 s.h.), 261, 355, 358 (2 s.h.), 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 457 (4 s.h.), 458 (1 s.h.)
      2. Ensembles: 8 s.h.
        Students must register each semester for credit and successfully complete the ensembles specified below until the 8 s.h. ensemble requirement is met. No more than one ensemble per semester can be used to satisfy the ensemble requirement. At least 1 s.h. of the total number of ensemble hours must be fulfilled by singing in MUS 105, 106, 107, or 108. After the principal instrument and singing requirements have been met, students may choose any University catalog ensemble to complete the total 8 s.h.
        1. Winds/Percussion: 6 s.h. minimum in MUS 101, 113, 114, 116, 117.
        2. Strings: 6 s.h. minimum in MUS 101 or 102.
        3. Piano: 2 s.h. in MUS 101, 105, 106, 113, 114, 116, or 117; 2 s.h. in MUS 125, 127, 128, or 129; 2 s.h. in MUS 101, 105, 106, 113, 114, 116, 117, 125, 127, 128, or 129.
        4. Voice: 4 s.h. minimum in MUS 105 or 106; 2 s.h. minimum in MUS 105, 106, 107, 108, or 109.
        5. Guitar: 4 s.h. MUS 101, 105, 106, 113, 114, 116, or 117; 4 s.h. in MUS 127 or 128
      3. Other requirements of certifying music therapy association: 18–19 s.h.
        BIOL 100* or 101* or 204*; KIN 290; PSY 100*, 424; PSY 425 or SPED 390; SOC 100*
    4. Music—Teacher Education
      1. Special Courses: 10 s.h.
        MUS 130, 300, 333, 334, 394*
      2. Music Ensembles: 8 s.h.
        Students must register each semester for credit and successfully complete the ensembles specified below under 3.a or 3.b until the 8 s.h. ensemble requirement is met. No more than one ensemble per semester can be used to satisfy the ensemble requirement. Students must participate on their principal instrument for the number of hours specified below unless indicated otherwise by the ensemble director.
      3. Directed Electives: 19–22 s.h.
        Choose a or b, as approved by advisor
        1. Instrumental/General
          1. Choose 7 s.h.*** from MUS 132 or 461, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 231
          2. Choose one course from MUS 195*, 232, 337, 397
          3. MUS 332, 336, 395; 430 or 461
          4. Ensembles:
            1. Wind/Percussion: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 6 s.h. in MUS 101, 113, 114, or 117 (maximum 3 s.h. in MUS 117); minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 116; minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 105, 106, 107, or 108.
            2. Piano: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 3 s.h. in MUS 101, 113, 114, or 117; minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 116; minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 105, 106, 107, or 108; minimum of 3 s.h. in MUS 125, 127, or 129.
            3. Guitar: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 3 s.h. in MUS 101, 113, 114, or 117; minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 116; minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 105, 106, 107, or 108; minimum of 3 s.h. in MUS 127 or 128.
            4. Strings: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 7 s.h. in MUS 101 or 102; minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 105, 106, 107, or 108.
        2. Choral/General
          1. MUS 132; 133 or 134; 135 or 136; 137; 231; 232; 262; 263; 265; 266; 331; 335; 396
          2. Choose one course from MUS 195*, 397; THEA 497
          3. Ensembles:
            1. Voice: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 6 s.h. in MUS 105 or 106; minimum of 1 s.h. in MUS 107, 108, and 109.
            2. Piano: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 6 s.h. in MUS 105 or 106; 2 s.h. in MUS 125, 127, or 129.
            3. Guitar: 8 s.h. total, minimum of 6 s.h.in MUS 105 or 106; 2 s.h. in MUS 127 or 128.
      4. Professional Education: 29 s.h.
        EDUC/MUS 439
        EDS 202, 301, 303, 305, 401
        RDG 387
        STCH 480, 481

# The foreign language/global issues graduation requirement may be fulfilled by successfully completing one of the following: 1) a designated foreign language requirement [see Foreign Language/Global Issues Requirement]; 2) a General Education global issues course; 3) any major’s discipline-specific global issues course; or 4) an approved Study Abroad program.

* Specific requirements from the University General Education Curriculum.

** Must include MUS 262, 263 for voice principals.

*** The tech course that includes the student’s principal instrument does not count towards the required 7 s.h.

† MUS 390 and MUS 391 fulfill the Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) graduation requirement.

Minors

Minor in Music (Liberal Arts): minimum 16 s.h.

Students must complete 1, 2, and 3.

  1. MUS 181 and 183: 3 s.h.
  2. Select 5 s.h. from MUS 390, 391, 394, 397: 5 s.h.
  3. Select 8 s.h. of Music Electives to meet student needs and interests: 8 s.h.
    A maximum of 5 s.h. of ensemble and/or applied study can be counted toward the minor.
Minor in Music Business: 17 s.h.
  1. MUS 141, 341: 4 s.h.
  2. Select 9 s.h. from MUS 180, 190, 195, 196, 394, 397, or 181 and 183: 9 s.h.
  3. Select 4 s.h. from MUS 242, 342, 343, 344, 345, 441: 4 s.h.
Minor in Jazz Studies: 17 s.h.
  1. MUS 187, 267, 397: 6 s.h.
  2. Select 7 s.h. from MUS 167, 337, 367, 387, 487, 497: 7 s.h.
  3. Select 4 s.h. from Jazz Ensembles (MUS 117, 127, and 128) and/or Jazz Applied Study: 4 s.h.

Course Descriptions

MUSIC (MUS)

Ensembles: (All ensembles receive 1 s.h. credit per semester) Open to all University students by permission of instructor.

  • 101 University Orchestra
  • 102 Chamber Orchestra
  • 105 Concert Choir
  • 106 University Singers
  • 107 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
  • 108 Madrigal Singers
  • 109 Opera Workshop
  • 113 Symphonic Wind Ensemble
  • 114 Concert Band
  • 115 University Band
  • 116 University Marching Band
  • 117 Jazz Band
  • 118 Pep Band
  • 121 Brass Chamber Ensembles
  • 122 Woodwind Chamber Ensembles
  • 123 Percussion Ensemble
  • 124 Steel Band
  • 125 Accompanying
  • 126 String Chamber Ensembles
  • 127 Jazz Combo
  • 128 Guitar Ensemble
  • 129 Piano Chamber Ensembles

Applied Study: (1–4 s.h./semester, repeatable to a maximum of 10 semesters) Private, group, and class study in music performance. Prerequisite: audition and written consent of Music advisor. Music majors receiving a grade of D or F in Applied Study on their principal instrument must reaudition for departmental acceptance. Enrollment in upper division courses (400 level) requires a C or better on the thirdsemester principal instrument applied jury including sightreading. After a student passes the principal instrument third-semester jury, Applied Study in the principal instrument from the fifth through eighth semester will receive upper division credit.

  • 204/404 Violin
  • 205/405 Viola
  • 206/406 Cello
  • 207/407 Bass
  • 209/409 Guitar
  • 211/411 Composition
  • 212/412 Voice
  • 214/414 Organ
  • 215/415 Piano
  • 219/419 Clarinet
  • 220/420 Saxophone
  • 221/421 Flute
  • 222/422 Oboe
  • 223/423 Bassoon
  • 224/424 Trumpet
  • 225/425 Trombone
  • 226/426 Euphonium
  • 227/427 Horn
  • 228/428 Tuba
  • 229/429 Percussion

065 Remedial Piano. (1, repeatable once) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for Music majors. 100 Recital Attendance. (0) Attendance at ten music concerts/recitals per semester for satisfactory grade. Graded S/U only.

130 Introduction to Music Education. (1) An overview of Music Education, the types of qualifications required for licensure. Correlated public school observations.

132 String Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing and teaching the violin, viola, cello, and bass, including arrangements for solo and string ensemble.

133 Woodwind Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing and teaching the flute, oboe, and bassoon.

134 Woodwind Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing, teaching, and arranging for the clarinet and saxophone.

135 Brass Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing and teaching the trumpet, cornet, and horn.

136 Brass Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing, teaching, and arranging for the trombone, euphonium, and tuba.

137 Percussion Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing, teaching, and arranging for percussion instruments.

138 Vocal Techniques. (1) Development of vocal techniques and methodology for the instrumental Music Education major. Prerequisite: instrumental Music Education major.

139 Band Instrument Maintenance and Repair. (1, repeatable to 2) A study of the principles of maintenance, repair, and adjustment of band instruments. This hands-on course will include mechanical instruction on all brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor.

141 Introduction to Music Business. (2) An introduction to the field of Music Business through a review of the various areas and careers within the music industry including music publishing, recording, merchandising, concert promotion, artist management, and arts administration.

151 Introduction to Music Therapy. (2) Definition of music as therapy; introduction to music as a therapeutic function; scope of music therapy; areas of application; professional aspects; and the role of the music therapist in the therapeutic milieu. Field observations. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457).

157 Multicultural Percussion Techniques. (1) Students will gain historical and cultural perspective of nonsymphonic percussion instruments, learn care and maintenance for equipment, and develop fundamental percussion techniques necessary to arrange and facilitate group drumming experiences. Students will play in solo and ensemble settings. Prerequisite: MUS 151 or 130.

158 Observation of Music Therapy. (1) Semester long fieldwork course including weekly observation of clinical music therapy. Clinical and professional topics discussed in weekly seminar. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Open only to Music Therapy majors. Prerequisite: MUS 151 and consent of instructor.

161 Elementary Guitar. (2) Combines beginning guitar techniques and music fundamentals.

162 Group Voice. (1, repeatable to 3) Voice instruction in a group setting.

165 Class Piano I. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for Music majors.

166 Class Piano II. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for Music majors. Prerequisite: C- or better in MUS 165 or equivalent.

167 Introduction to Jazz Piano. (1) Voicing and comping (piano techniques) for jazz application. Traditional elementary voicings and voice leading applied to jazz. Structures for chord extensions in jazz performance. Piano techniques to realize harmonic notation common to jazz. Prerequisite: MUS 166 or consent of instructor.

180 Fundamentals of Music. (3) An introduction to the basic elements of music. Music reading, sightsinging, and elementary ear training. Open to general University students. Does not apply toward Music major graduation credit. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS 181.

181 Theory I. (2) Techniques and materials of diatonic music. Introduction to tonal harmony through part writing, harmonization of melodies, and analysis. Corequisite: MUS 183. Three meetings each week.

182 Theory II. (2) Further studies in diatonic techniques and initial studies in chromatic techniques. Continuation of music writing skills and analysis. Prerequisites: a grade of C- or better in MUS 181 and MUS 183. Corequisite: MUS 184. Three meetings each week.

183 Aural Skills I. (1) Aural Skills I studies diatonic material through sight-singing, dictation, and other exercises. Corequisite: MUS 181. Two meetings each week.

184 Aural Skills II. (1) Aural Skills II continues the study of diatonic material through sight-singing, dictation, and other exercises. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in both MUS 181 and 183. Corequisite: MUS 182. Two meetings each week.

187 Jazz Fundamentals and Theory. (1) Fundamentals of scales and chords related to jazz, performed in a lab setting. Elementary jazz harmonic practices and the rhythm section. Chord nomenclature common to jazz notation.

190 What to Listen for in Music. (3) (General Education/Fine Arts) An introduction to basic musical principles, as well as the study of music as an aspect of culture, society, and history, with an emphasis on developing listening skills applicable in a broad range of music cultures. IAI: F1 900.

195 American Popular Music. (3) (General Education/Fine Arts or Multicultural Studies) A survey of American popular music from the 19th century to the present. Includes extensive listening to representative styles and outstanding works within those styles, with discussion of historical, sociological, and musical influences. Recommended for those without music background. IAI: F1 904.

196 Music in the Rock Era. (3) (General Education/ Multicultural Studies) An introduction to popular music during the rock era as an expression of multiple cultures; an exploration of the relationship between musical style and meaning and the socio-cultural context from which the music emerges, with emphasis on cross-cultural connections.

208 Applied Jazz Studies I. (1–4, repeatable up to 10 semesters) Applied study of performance elements related to jazz style, repertoire, and improvisation.

216 Applied Musical Theatre Voice, Lower Division. (1–4, repeatable to 8) Applied study of vocal technique and style to meet the needs of students in the BFA Musical Theatre degree program and other students interested in learning to sing in a popular style. Prerequisite: Musical Theatre major or permission of instructor.

231 Classroom Instrument Techniques. (1) The study of the basic techniques of playing, teaching, and arranging for classroom and cultural instruments.

232 Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff in the Classroom. (3) Introduction to Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff approaches to American general Music Education. Includes materials, techniques, and arranging for individual clients and classroom combinations.

241 Practicum in Music Business. (1, repeatable to 2) A part-time practical experience in an area of the music industry. Prerequisites: MUS 141 and permission of program director.

242 Music Industry Career Preparation. (1) This course focuses on in-depth career preparation for those interested in the music industry including: goal setting, the job search process and document preparation, best practices in electronic media, and interview techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 141 or consent of instructor.

248 Introduction to Music Recording and Production Techniques. (3) Developing an understanding of the specialized uses of microphones for recording various genres of acoustic music. Additional study on the use of mixing consoles and diverse formats of storage media. Brief introduction to digital audio editing techniques.

254 Methods and Materials in Music Therapy. (1) Acquisition of selected functional instrumental and vocal skills; basic leadership skills for therapeutic interventions involving singing, moving, playing, and improvising; basic skills in selecting and arranging music for therapy. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisite: MUS 151 and 158; or permission of instructor.

255 Music Therapy Clinical Skills I. (1) Designing and leading music therapy interventions to achieve specific non-musical goals/objectives. Evaluating and measuring responses to music interventions. Development of clinically relevant accompanied vocal repertoire. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisite: MUS 254.

258 Practicum in Music Therapy I. (1, repeatable to 3) Supervised co-lead clinical experience in music therapy focusing upon assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical process. Weekly group supervision. C- or better is required in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisite: MUS 151 and 158.

261 Intermediate Guitar. (2) Combines intermediate guitar techniques and related music study.

262 Phonetics and Diction I. (2 per semester) Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Study of English, Italian, and Latin phonetics and diction as they apply to singing. Utilization of standard vocal literature. Attend a weekly performance lab.

263 Phonetics and Diction II. (2 per semester) Study of French and German diction and phonetics as applied to singing. Utilization of standard vocal literature. Attend a weekly performance lab.

265 Class Piano III. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for Music majors. Prerequisite: C- or better in MUS 166 or equivalent. Corequisite: MUS 281. 266 Class Piano IV. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for Music majors. Prerequisite: C- or better in MUS 265 or equivalent.

267 Jazz Improvisation I. (2) The elements of jazz improvisation. Listening skills, transcription, and jazz styles. Application of tonal harmonic language and scale structures to jazz improvisation. Construction of melodies utilizing voice-leading and counterpoints. Prerequisite: MUS 187.

281 Theory III. (2) Further studies in chromatic techniques. Continued music writing skills and analysis, including simple part forms. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in both MUS 182 and MUS 184. Corequisite: MUS 283. Three meetings each week.

282 Theory IV. (2) Introduction to sonata form and the technical materials of late 19th and early 20th century music through analysis, listening, and music writing. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in both MUS 281 and MUS 283. Corequisite: MUS 284. Three meetings each week.

283 Aural Skills III. (1) Aural Skills III studies chromatic material and modulation through sightsinging, dictation, and other exercises. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in both MUS 182 and 184. Corequisite: MUS 281. Two meetings each week.

284 Aural Skills IV. (1) Aural Skills IV studies chromatic and twentieth-century material through sightsinging, dictation, and other exercises. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in both MUS 281 and 283. Corequisite: MUS 282. Two meetings each week.

300 Music Student Teaching Review. (0, repeatable) Examination of teacher competencies and skills prior to student teaching semester. Students are reviewed in fundamental teaching skills and knowledge. Students may retest any area to achieve S grade. Prerequisites: for Instrumental-General major, C- or better in MUS 166; for Choral-General specialization, C- or better in MUS 266; C- or better in MUS 282 and C- or better in MUS 284. Graded S/U only.

301 Chamber Music. (1, repeatable to 4) Chamber music instruction. Prerequisites: Music major; C- or better in third semester applied jury including a sight reading or consent of instructor.

321 Music Entrepreneurship for 21st Century Musicians. (2) Explores, studies, and develops entrepreneurial and leadership skills vital to 21st century musicians, with a focus on the connections between individual entrepreneurship, arts administration, and community engagement. Prerequisites: Music major, sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.

330 Basic Conducting. (2) Introduction to basic conducting skills. Study of conducting patterns, preparatory beats, cueing, and cut-offs. Introduction to score reading and analysis. Prerequisites: MUS 282 and 284.

331 Choral Conducting in the Junior/Senior High School. (2) Study of JH/HS choral program to include choral conducting, rehearsal techniques, literature, methods, programming, style, interpretation, and analysis of choral literature for large and small ensembles, festivals, contests, and concerts. IPTS including classroom management, assessment, reading, and writing. Field experiences. Prerequisite: C- or better in MUS 330.

332 Instrumental Conducting. (2) Advanced exploration into the art and technique of conducting and score reading as the means to achieve musical and expressive results. Preparation to assume leadership of instrumental ensembles. Directed observations and field experiences. Prerequisite: C- or better in MUS 330.

333 Teaching and Assessment in Elementary/ Middle School General Music. (3) Basic music experiences as related to child development from kindergarten through middle school including reading, academic language, lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, diverse learners, middle school concept, and use of appropriate music literature. Directed observations, field experiences. Open to Music majors and minors only. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184; for Choral-General specialization only, MUS 231–232 or consent of instructor; ENG 180 and 280.

334 Music for the Learner with Exceptionalities. (3) Information and practice in various strategies to help Music teachers with the instruction of learners with exceptionalities in Music classrooms. Emphasis on characteristics, Universal Design, accommodations, modifications, and assistive technologies. Discussion of Response to Intervention. Field experiences and teaching experiences. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184; ENG 180 and 280; junior/senior standing; full acceptance into Teacher Education Program.

335 Teaching and Assessment in Middle/High School Choral Music. (3) Study of teaching techniques and organizational procedures of the middle-high school choral programs including resource materials, effective rehearsal and lesson planning methods, vocal pedagogy, repertoire selection/adaptation, classroom management, assessment, and reading/writing in the content area. Directed observations, field experiences. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184; ENG 180 and 280; C- or better in MUS 330; full acceptance into Teacher Education Program.

336 Teaching and Assessment in Middle/High School Instrumental Music. (3) Study of teaching techniques and organizational procedures of the M-HS instrumental programs including resource materials, effective rehearsal/lesson planning methods, instrumental pedagogy, repertoire selection and adaptation, classroom management, assessment, and reading/writing in the content area. Directed observations, field experiences. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184; ENG 180 and 280; instrumental techniques courses or equivalent background; full acceptance into Teacher Education Program.

337 Jazz Band Methods and Techniques. (2) A study of the organization of the school jazz band program, methods available for instructors, materials, techniques of rehearsals, and performances. Prerequisite: MUS 166, 182, 184.

341 Music Publishing. (2) A study of publishing as it relates to the music industry. Topics will include how music publishers acquire the rights to music copyrights and how they protect music copyrights from exploitation through music licensing. Prerequisite: MUS 141.

342 Music Administration. (2) A study of notfor- profit music organizations with an emphasis in symphony orchestra and opera company administration. Includes an examination of organization structure, funding, and audience development. Prerequisite: MUS 141 or consent of instructor. Participation in field trips required.

343 The Music Products Industry. (2) A study of the domestic and international music products industry. Topics will include the manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of musical instruments, print music, and accessories. Prerequisite: MUS 141 or consent of instructor. Participation in field trips required.

344 Artist Development. (2) A study of artist development and the live music industry from the perspective of the performing artist. Topics will include the performing artist’s management team, the artist-management agreement, advancing an artist’s career, touring, and concert promotion and production. Prerequisite: MUS 141 or consent of instructor.

345 The Recording Industry. (2) A study of the domestic and international recording industry. Topics will include industry structure, operations, and business and legal affairs. Both major and independent labels will be explored. Prerequisite: MUS 141 or consent of instructor.

348 Advanced Music Recording and Production Techniques. (3) Recording acoustic music and producing music from digital and analog formats using standard microphones, mixers, and storage media. Integrating acoustic music with electronic compositions. Emphasizes traditional and microcomputer editing techniques. Includes procedures for producing a final product for commercial distribution. Prerequisite: MUS 248 or consent of the instructor.

355 Music Therapy Clinical Skills II. (1) Designing and implementing music therapy interventions involving composition, improvisation, arranging, and song analysis. Review of research in music therapy clinical methods. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisites: MUS 166, 281, 283, 255.

358 Practicum in Music Therapy II. (1, repeatable to 4) Supervised clinical experience in assessing, planning, intervening, measuring, evaluating, and documenting music therapy treatment in an assigned clinical setting. Discussion of clinical and professional topics in a weekly seminar. 2 s.h. required in Music Therapy degree program with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457) Prerequisite: MUS 166, 182, 184; MUS 255 and 258 with a C- or better.

365 Keyboard Skills. (2) Development of functional skills for keyboard students of advanced level. Includes sightreading, transposition, harmonization, and improvisation. Prerequisites: MUS 182 and 266 or consent of instructor.

367 Jazz Improvisation II. (2) The elements of jazz improvisation. Listening skills, transcription, and jazz styles. Application of non-tonal harmonic language and scale structures to jazz improvisation. Construction of melodies utilizing voice-leading and counterpoint. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, 267.

381 Analysis I. (3) Analysis of common musical forms and genres from the common practice. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 282, 284; ENG 180 and 280.

387 Jazz Arranging and Composition I. (2) The study and analysis of arranging techniques as employed in contemporary jazz with emphasis on the development of arranging and composition skills for ensembles of varied instrumentation. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, 187.

390 European Art Music I. (3) (Global Issues) Survey of music history and analysis of musical styles and their social context. Examination of important styles and musical examples cultivated in Western civilization from the Greeks to the middle of the 18th century. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, C- or better in 190; ENG 180 and 280.

391 European Art Music II. (3) (Global Issues) Continuation of MUS 390. Examination of important styles and musical examples cultivated in Europe and the U.S. from the middle of the 18th century through the 20th century. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisites: MUS 390; minors—consent of the instructor; ENG 180 and 280.

394 Music in World Cultures. (3) (General Education/Multicultural Studies) (Global Issues) Study of the music, dance, and instruments of the peoples of North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia with emphasis on non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: ENG 180 and 280. IAI: F1 903N.

395 Band/Orchestra Literature. (2) Historical survey, analysis, assessment, and adaptation of instrumental music literature suitable for all levels. Application of skills acquired in instrumental techniques courses through the reading of school instrumental literature. Prerequisites: one technique class from each of the following groups: MUS 132; 133/134; 135/136; 137; 330.

396 Choral Literature for the Elementary/Junior High/Senior High. (2) Study, analysis, and adaptations of the literature for elementary, middle school, and high school for like and mixed voices in choral groups. Will include both sacred and secular literature of all periods of music. IPTS including assessment, reading/writing. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, 232, 262, 263.

397 Jazz Survey. (3) (General Education/ Multicultural Studies) Exploration of the origins of jazz, its many forms, and its present day trends.

398 Music and Politics. (3) Study of how music has shaped and been shaped by political discourse across a variety of historical time periods and regions. Cast studies explored include protest songs, music as propaganda, nationalist music, and musical responses to war and conflict. Prerequisites: ENG 280.

400 Independent Study. (1–3, repeatable to 6) A music project outside the regular curriculum for advanced undergraduate students. Each project under the supervision of an instructor and with permission of department chairperson. Course culminates in a written report, examination, and/or performance. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chairperson.

401 Thesis. (3) A thesis prepared under the direction of one or more faculty members in the School of Music.

402 Recital Performance. (0) Public performance of a student recital of solo or solo/chamber literature approved by the student’s applied performance teacher. Prerequisite: pre-recital hearing approved by the appropriate applied area faculty. Graded S/U only, to be determined by faculty of the appropriate applied area.

403 Proseminar in Music. (1–3, repeatable to 6) Studies in selected topics in Music. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chairperson.

408 Applied Jazz Studies II. (1–4, repeatable up to 10 semesters) Applied study of performance elements related to jazz style, repertoire, and improvisation.

416 Applied Musical Theatre Voice, Upper Division. (1–4, repeatable to 10) Applied study of vocal technique and style to meet the needs of students in the BFA Musical Theatre degree program and other students interested in learning to sing in a popular style. Prerequisite: junior Musical Theatre major or permission of instructor.

430 Marching Band Techniques. (2) Teaching, assessment, and management of marching band in secondary schools. Preparation of marching band including music, choreography, and drill for the band show. Subjects include administrative responsibilities; effective lesson planning; assessment; diverse learners; leadership and staff; equipment; and philosophies. Prerequisites: MUS 116, 166, 281, 283.

439 Teaching and Assessment in Secondary School Music. (3) Study of music learning and teaching as related to adolescent development in middle/high school. Topics include effective lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, diverse learners, reading/writing, use of academic language, and appropriate music literature. Directed observations, field experiences. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 282, 284, 330; EDS 301; full acceptance into Teacher Education Program.

441 Current Issues in Music Business. (1) A study of current issues in the music industry. In-depth research into the student’s area of interest in preparation for employment will be included. Prerequisites: MUS 141, 341, and senior standing.

442 Internship. (3–12, not repeatable) A onesemester internship in music business. Prerequisites: completion of all other requirements for Music Business and senior standing. Graded S/U only.

451 Psychology of Music. (2) Psychology and psychoacoustics of music including hearing, perception, values and preferences, musical abilities, music and media, and measurement of responses to music. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisites: 3 s.h. of Psychology coursework and MUS 166, 182, 184; or consent of instructor.

452 Research in Music Therapy. (2) Overview of empirical research methods and findings in music and music therapy. Development of APA writing style. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, and 158; or consent of instructor.

453 Music Therapy in Medicine. (3) Theory, research, and clinical skills related to music therapy in gerontology, neurologic illness and injury, and patients in medical hospitals. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, 255, 258; or consent of instructor.

454 Music Therapy in Development and Education. (3) Theory, research, and clinical skills related to music therapy in early intervention, special education, and developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, 255, 258; or consent of instructor.

455 Psychological Applications and Theories in Music Therapy. (3) Theory, research, and clinical skills related to music therapy in psychotherapy, counseling, and hospice. Music therapy program design and administration. Discussion of music in therapy and music as therapy. Development of personal philosophy of music therapy, Internship preparation. Course must be completed with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, 255, 258; or consent of instructor.

457 Clinical Internship in Music Therapy. (4–12, not repeatable) A six-month music therapy clinical internship in approved clinical training centers. The clinical internship is in addition to and follows the completion of the undergraduate requirements for Music Therapy. Prerequisites: completion of all other undergraduate requirements for Music Therapy major including obtaining a C- or better in MUS 151, 158, 254, 255, 258, 355, 358 (2 hours required), 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, and 458.

458 Practicum in Music Therapy III. (1, repeatable to 3) Supervised, individually led clinical experience in assessing, planning, intervening, measuring, evaluating, and documenting music therapy treatment in an assigned clinical setting. Discussion of clinical and professional topics in weekly seminar. 1 s.h. required in Music Therapy degree program with a C- or better in order to be eligible for internship (MUS 457). Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184; MUS 358 with a C- or better; or consent of instructor.

461 String Pedagogy. (1–2, repeatable to 8) A study of the methods and approaches to the teaching of strings in class and studio. Laboratory observation and teaching. Prerequisites: string principal and consent of instructor.

465 Piano Pedagogy I. (2) Introduction to the history of piano pedagogy and current learning theories. Examination of teaching methods and materials at the beginning through intermediate levels. Lecture/ discussion meetings will be complemented with student presentations. Prerequisites: MUS 182, 184; ENG 180 and 280; PSY 100 and 221; piano principal or consent of instructor.

466 Piano Pedagogy II. (2) Introduction to piano pedagogy research. Examination of teaching methods and materials for advanced and adult students. Students will be asked to complete a teaching demonstration. Prerequisite: MUS 465 or permission of instructor.

481 Counterpoint. (3) Studies in tonal counterpoint. Representative techniques and genres including invention and fugue. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 282, 284.

482 Materials of Post-Tonal Music. (3) An examination of post-tonal compositional practices and styles through exercises and analysis. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 282, 284.

483 Orchestration. (3) Study of instruments and instrumentation through practical exercises. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 282, 284.

485 Techniques of Electronic Music. (3) Fundamental concepts in electronic music and classical techniques in studio work. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184.

487 Jazz Arranging and Composition II. (2) Composition techniques to include writing for the jazz orchestra in extended non-traditional formal designs. Atonal application for jazz composition, to include pan-diatonicism, polytonality, pitch class set techniques, and serial techniques. Prerequisites: MUS 387, 482, or consent of instructor.

489 Special Topics in Music History. (3, repeatable to 6 with different topics) This course explores selected topics of interest including but not limited to individual composer studies, music and its intersections with historical, sociological, and cultural influences, and musical genre studies. Prerequisites: MUS 390 or 391, or consent of instructor.

490 Literature and Pedagogy of Wind and Percussion Instruments. (1–3, repeatable to 3) Survey of woodwind or brass or percussion literature and pedagogy considered from its historical, formal, stylistic, and aesthetic aspects. Content varies with areas of performance and expertise. Prerequisites: Music major and/or consent of instructor.

491 History of American Music. (3) A history of music in America from colonial times to the present. Prerequisites: MUS 390, or 391, or consent of instructor; ENG 180 and 280.

492 String Literature. (2) History of stringed instruments and early performance practices. Performers, pedagogical treatises, and literature through the twentieth century.

495, 496 Piano Literature I and II. (2 per semester) Survey of keyboard literature considered from its historical, formal, stylistic and aesthetic aspects. Nonsequential. Prerequisites: MUS 182, 184; ENG 180 and 280; piano principal or consent of instructor.

497 Jazz History, Selected Topics. (2, repeatable to 4) An in-depth study of selected topics from the history of jazz. Topics in this course change each time it is taught. Prerequisites: MUS 166, 182, 184, 397; consent of instructor.

499 Vocal Literature and Pedagogy. (2, repeatable to 4) Survey of vocal literature and pedagogical philosophies and techniques considered from historical and applied aspects. Includes performance/pedagogy projects of Early English/Italian repertories, German “Lieder,” French “Melodie,” English language repertory as well as other selected national and ethnic traditions. Prerequisite: vocal or piano major or consent of the instructor.