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Section 1: The University

Section 2: Graduation Requirements

Section 3: College of Liberal Arts Majors, Minors, Courses

Section 3: School of Music Majors, Minors, Courses

Section 4: Academic Policies

Section 5: The DePauw Experience

Section 6: Campus Living

Section 7: Admission, Expenses, Aid

Section 8: University Personnel

School of Music

School of Music Courses

Faculty:

C. Balensuela, A. Barber, J. Beckel, N. Brockman, M. Carkeek, C. Carrillo, H. Choi, J. Clodfelter, P. Coburn, G. Crouch, C. Cymerman, R. Danforth, G. Dugan, E. Edberg, C. Edwards, A. Engelsdorfer, L. Foy, D. Grammel, J. Helsley, J. Hollander, A. Hopson, S. Irwin, C. Jetton, C. Johnson (dean), A. Mattix, H. Moore, P. Musser, B. Pare', C. Pare', R. Pejril, M. Phang, A. Reynolds, D. Rizner, R. Salman, C. Smith, O. Smith, J. Spicknall, S. Spiegelberg, K. Tonne, K. Webb, J. White, A. Williams.

The DePauw University School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The School of Music prepares music majors for a variety of careers, in music and other fields, and provides opportunities for all students to study music as an essential part of a liberal arts education. The School of Music offers several degree options so students can tailor their educations to match their levels of interest and future plans. All students receive careful and close advising from faculty members in order to choose the program that best suits their needs.

Students are admitted to the School of Music by audition.

 

Degrees

The following degree options are available to students interested in majoring in music:

  • Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
    • Performance
    • Performance with a Second Major
    • Performance with an emphasis in Business
  • Bachelor of Musical Education (B.M.E.)
    • Choral/General Music Emphasis
    • Instrumental/General Music Emphasis
  • Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.) with:
    • General Music Emphasis
    • Emphasis in Business
    • Second Major
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with a major in Music
  • Five-year Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts Double-Degree Program

The following options are available to students interested in minoring in music:

  • School of Music students
    • Minor in Instrumental Jazz Studies
  • College of Liberal Arts students
    • Minor in Applied Music
    • Minor in Jazz Studies

 

Description of Music Degrees

Detailed degree requirement worksheets for all majors within the School of Music can be found at http://www.depauw.edu/music/academics/degreeworksheets.asp.

Bachelor of Music in Performance

The Bachelor of Music degree (B.M.) is ideal for the student who wishes to pursue music as a career. The B.M. is the most common professional degree in music and the most music-intensive of all options, with approximately two-thirds of all coursework in music and one-third in other liberal arts courses. Individual and ensemble performance standards are high for all majors. Students choosing the B.M. generally practice several hours daily on a principal instrument, in addition to carrying a normal class load. With careful planning, students in the B.M. degree program may also complete a second major in a liberal arts discipline or an emphasis in business.

Students are admitted to the B.M. degree program by successful completion of a qualifying performance examination at the end of the sophomore year. Performance majors complete a half recital in the junior year and a full recital in the senior year.

Bachelor of Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education degree (B.M.E.) is designed for students who wish to become certified music teachers. The program meets requirements for P-12 teaching certification in Indiana and reciprocal states. The curriculum for the B.M.E. degree involves approximately one-half of the coursework in music (performance and musicianship studies) and approximately the other half in liberal arts courses and professional education courses. Two majors are available: an instrumental/general music emphasis and a choral/general music emphasis.

All students who wish to complete the B.M.E. degree must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year. Please confer with the chair of the Education Studies department about requirements for admission and certification. (A GPA of 2.5 is required to be admitted to this program.)

All B.M.E. degree students complete a semester of student teaching in the senior year.

Bachelor of Musical Arts

The Bachelor of Musical Arts degree (B.M.A.) is designed for students who wish to divide their academic program almost equally between music and the liberal arts. As with the B.M. degree, students complete a rigorous core curriculum in theory, musicianship, music history and literature, and they are expected to develop a discrete competence in an area outside of music.

Three majors are available. For the general music emphasis, students individually design an interdisciplinary liberal arts component. The second major curriculum combines the general music emphasis with another major in a liberal arts discipline. (A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required to complete the second major.) For the emphasis in business, the liberal arts curriculum combines required and elective business-related courses.

The B.M.A. degree provides an education that is more general than the B.M. degree while still emphasizing music. This degree differs from the B.A. degree in that it generally requires more music theory and history classes, with approximately half of all coursework in music and half in other liberal arts courses. The B.M.A. effectively prepares students for graduate study in music.

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music

Students in the College of Liberal Arts working toward the Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) may major in music. Students fulfill all general University requirements, including the specified distribution and competence requirements expected of students in the College of Liberal Arts, and must complete 19 credits in courses other than music. Approximately one-third of the curriculum is the music major, which is comprised of required sequences in music theory, music history and literature, as well as performance requirements and music electives. The B.A. degree with a major in music provides an excellent liberal arts experience.

See Section III, Music (CLA), for a summary of the requirements for a CLA major in music.

Five-year Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts Double-Degree Program

Students who wish to complete the professional study in music required for the Bachelor of Music degree as well as the full liberal arts curriculum required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in a discipline outside of music have that option. This double degree program requires a minimum of five years of study. Unlike the B.M. and B.M.A. degrees with a second liberal arts major, the double-degree program requires that students fulfill all College of Liberal Arts degree requirements, including the distribution requirements and the competency program requirements, as well as complete work in a College of Liberal Arts major. Completing the requirements for both degrees will require 36-40 course credits. Students in the double-degree program are expected to take lessons and participate in ensembles for each of their five years in the program.

 

Degree Requirements for all School of Music Majors

Detailed degree requirement worksheets for all majors within the School of Music can be found at http://www.depauw.edu/music/academics/degreeworksheets.asp

Total Credits and Grade Point Average:

B.M. and B.M.A. degrees: minimum of 31 course credits, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, plus ensemble requirements

B.M.E. degrees: minimum of 33 course credits, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, plus ensemble requirements

Core Courses:

  • First-Year Seminar
  • MUS 130 (First-Year Seminar: Understanding Music)
  • MUS 113 (Theory I)
  • MUS 114 (Theory II)
  • MUS 123 (Musicianship I)
  • Mus 124 (Musicianship II)
  • MUS 213 (Theory III)
  • MUS 223 (Musicianship III)
  • Fourth-semester theory
    • B.M. degrees: MUS 214 (Theory IV) and MUS 224 (Musicianship IV)
    • B.M.E. (instrumental/general) degree: MUS 384 (Jazz Theory) and MUS 386 (Jazz Improvisation)
    • B.M.A. and B.M.E. (choral/general) degrees: MUS 214 and 224 OR MUS 384 and 386
  • MUS 360 (Conducting I)

History and Literature

  • MUS 230 (History of Western Art Music)
  • MUS 334 (20th-Century Musical Literature)
  • Upper-level history course (usually MUS 390 topics course)

Applied Music:

  • Primary instrument: weekly hour-long lessons every semester in residence
  • Secondary instrument: four semesters
    Note: Piano is the secondary instrument for all students until completion of piano proficiency requirements.

Ensembles:

  • Major Ensemble: every semester in residence
  • Chamber Ensemble
    • B.M. degrees: four semesters, after advancement to the performance degree program
    • B.M.A. and B.M.E. degrees: two semesters

Recital Attendance:

  • Every semester in residence

Other General Requirements:

  • Competency Requirement
    • W certification: all students, by end of junior year
    • S certification: BMA degree students (BME students earn S certification through student teaching)
  • Winter Term: 3 Winter Term projects
  • Residency: 15 courses (including six of the last eight courses) in residence or in a University-approved program.

 

Minors

Detailed degree requirement worksheets for all music minors can be found at http://www.depauw.edu/music/academics/degreeworksheets.asp

Students in the School of Music may complete a minor in instrumental jazz studies. The minor requires 4 1/4 credits of academic courses and performance in jazz studies, most of which may not overlap with the music major.

Students in the College of Liberal Arts who are majoring in disciplines other than music may complete a minor in either applied musicor jazz studies. The completion of a successful audition is required before a student can be certified as a minor.

See Section III, Music (CLA), for a summary of the requirements for the CLA minors in music.

School of Music Courses

Notes on Applied Music

Students earn one-half course credit for weekly 60-minute lessons or one-quarter course credit for weekly 30-minute lessons per semester. (After completion of the sophomore performance examination and advancement into the B.M. degree program, junior and senior performance majors earn one course credit in the primary instrument.)

Permission of the instructor is required for liberal arts students to enroll for applied lessons. All CLA students who have not studied applied voice previously at DPU must contact the Voice Coordinator to schedule and complete an audition before registering for applied voice lessons. Degree-seeking students may not take applied music courses on an audit basis. Ordinarily, students in the School of Music may earn no more than one course credit in applied music each semester.

Additional fees are charged for individual applied lessons, applied music classes and dance classes. Music majors are not required to pay fees for private lessons or applied music classes, except for courses taken beyond the credit required for the specific degree program. All students pay fees for dance courses.

Students pay additional fees for piano accompanists.

Applied Music (Individual Lessons)

--1/4-1/2-1 course

MUS BAS Double Bass Group 6
MUS BASJ Jazz Bass Group 6
MUS BSN Bassoon Group 6
MUS CLO Violoncello Group 6
MUS CLR Clarinet Group 6
MUS EUP Euphonium Group 6
MUS FLT Flute Group 6
MUS GUI Folk Guitar Group 6
MUS GUIJ Jazz Guitar Group 6
MUS HCD Harpsichord Group 6
MUS HRN Horn Group 6
MUS HRP Harp Group 6
MUS JPNJ Jazz Piano Group 6
MUS OBO Oboe Group 6
MUS ORG Organ Group 6
MUS PNO Piano Group 6
MUS PRC Percussion Group 6
MUS SAX Saxophone Group 6
MUS TBA Tuba Group 6
MUS TBN Trombone Group 6
MUS TPT Trumpet Group 6
MUS VLA Viola Group 6
MUS VLN Violin Group 6
MUS VOC Voice Group 6

Applied Music Courses

MUS 901. Beginning Class Piano I Group 6 1/4 course
Open only to students with very limited or no prior experience in the study of piano.
MUS 902. Beginning Class Piano II Group 6 1/4 course
A continuation of MUS 901. Prerequisite: MUS 901 or the equivalent.
MUS 903. Advanced Class Piano I Group 6 1/4 course
A continuation of MUS 902. Prerequisite: MUS 902 or the equivalent.
MUS 904. Advanced Class Piano II Group 6 1/4 course
A continuation of MUS 903. Prerequisite: MUS 903 or the equivalent.
MUS 905. Beginning Class Voice I Group 6 1/4 course
Open only to students with very limited or no prior experience in the study of voice.
MUS 907. Beginning Folk Guitar I Group 6 1/4 course
Open only to students with very limited or no prior experience in the study of guitar.
MUS 908. Beginning Folk Guitar II Group 6 1/4 course
A continuation of MUS 907. Prerequisite: MUS 907 or the equivalent.

 

Ensemble Courses

Grades earned in music ensembles are not calculated in the GPA. For students in the College of Liberal Arts, a maximum of one large and one small ensemble per semester may be applied toward the BA degree. (See Section II, Graduation Requirements, for further information.) Ensemble requirements for each degree program in the School of Music vary (see Section III); credit for ensembles for School of Music students is counted in addition to the amount of course credit required for that degree (31 credits for the BM and BMA degrees and 33 credits for the BME degree).

MUS 271. University Symphony Orchestra Group 6 1/4 credit
MUS 273. University Band Group 6 1/4 credit
MUS 275. University Chorus Group 6 1/4credit
MUS 277. Chamber Singers Group 6 1/4 credit
MUS 278. Jazz Ensemble Group 6 1/4 credit
MUS 283. Performing Opera Group 6 1/4 credit
MUS 284. Performing Musical Theatre Group 6 1/4 credit
MUS 289. Chamber Music Group 6 1/4 credit
A. General Chamber Music B. Brass Quintet
C. Clarinet Ensemble D. Piano Trio
E. Bass Ensemble F. Flute Choir
H. Horn Ensemble I. Improvised Chamber Music
J. Jazz Combos K. Keyboard
P. Percussion Ensemble Q. String Quartet
R. Trumpet Ensemble S. Saxophone Ensemble
T. Trombone Choir V. Vocal Chamber Music
W. Woodwind Quintet X. Cello Ensemble
Z. Baroque Chamber Music

 

Dance Courses

MUS 171-172. Beginning Ballet I, II Group 6 1/2 course each semester
Designed for the student who has had no previous dance training. Basic concepts and terminology will be considered as will aspects of history and appreciation.
MUS 173-174. Intermediate Ballet I, II Group 6 1/2 course each semester
A continuation of MUS 172.
MUS 175-176. Beginning Jazz Dance I, II Group 6 1/2 course each semester
Designed for the student who has had no previous dance training. Basic jazz technique and terminology will be addressed. Students will gain body control and awareness through class performance.
MUS 177-178. Intermediate Jazz Dance I, II Group 6 1/2 course each semester
A continuation of MUS 176.
MUS 179. Ballroom Dancing Group 6 1/2 course
An introduction to the history and practice of ballroom dancing.

 

Theory & Musicianship Courses

MUS 100. Fundamentals of Music Theory Group 3 1 course
A basic course that enables the non-music major to understand the manner in which the elements of music are constructed and combined in order to form a coherent musical expression. Not open to students in the School of Music.
MUS 104. Introduction to Music Theory for Non-Majors Group 3 1 course
An introduction to the basic structures, terminology and analysis methods for tonal music including scales, harmony, form, and simple composition. Prerequisite: evidence of ability to read music as documented by high school participation for two years in band or orchestra or four years in choir or qualifying score on a music notation test. Not open to students in the school of music.
MUS 113. Theory I Group 3 1/2 course
The first of four core courses on the structure of tonal music. The basics of harmony, rhythm, intervals, scales, and form are introduced.
MUS 114. Theory II 1/2 course
The second of four core courses on the structure of tonal music. More details of form and diatonic harmony are covered. Prerequisite: MUS 113 or placement test.
MUS 123. Musicianship I 1/2 course
The first of four core courses that develop aural and performance skills. Sight singing (movable Do solfege), melodic and harmonic dictation, improvisation, and keyboard skills are covered.
MUS 124. Musicianship II 1/2 course
The second of four core courses that develop aural and performance skills. Continued study in solfege, dictation, improvisation and keyboard skills are combined with the introduction of aural identification of form. Prerequisite: MUS 123 or placement test.
MUS 213. Theory III 1/2 course
The third of four core courses on the structure of tonal music. Chromatic harmony, modulation, and larger forms are introduced. Prerequisite: MUS 114 or placement test.
MUS 214. Theory IV Group 3 1/2 course
The fourth of four core courses on the structure of tonal music. Advanced chromatic techniques, fugues, rondo and sonata forms are covered. Prerequisite: MUS 213 or placement test.
MUS 219-220. Composition Group 6 1/2 course each semester
Creative works in various styles utilizing and developing the techniques acquired in the study of harmony and counterpoint. Prerequisite: MUS 114 and 124 or consent of instructor.
MUS 223. Musicianship III Group 3 1/2 course
The third of four core courses that develop aural and performance skills. Sight singing, dictation, improvisation, and keyboard performances of chromatic music are combined with the aural identification of larger forms. Prerequisite: MUS 124 or placement test.
MUS 224. Musicianship IV Group 3 1/2 course
The fourth of four core courses that develop aural and performance skills. The culmination of studies in solfege sight singing, dictation, improvisation and keyboard skills. Prerequisite: MUS 223 or placement test.
MUS 290. Topics   1/2-1 course
Investigation of special topics in music theory, history and literature. Recent offerings have included World Musics, Musics of the Southwest, Film Music, Armstrong & Ellington, and Advanced Computer Notation.
MUS 313. Advanced Keyboard Skills 1/2 course
This class involves the development of harmonization and transposition skills. Realization of figured bass and open score reading are included as well. Prerequisite: MUS 214 and 224 or consent of instructor.
MUS 323. Orchestration Group 3 1/2 course
Modern band and orchestral instrumentation. Arrangements for string, woodwind, brass and percussion combinations and orchestrations of composition by classical, romantic and modern composers. Prerequisite: MUS 214 & 224 or MUS 384 & 386.
MUS 360. Conducting I Group 6 1/2 course
Baton technique, simple and complex rhythms, score study and practical experiences in conducting. Prerequisite: MUS 214 & 224 or MUS 384 & 386.
MUS 362. Conducting II Group 6 1/2 course
A. Instrumental: Advanced baton techniques and specific problems related to instrumental conducting with practical experiences in conducting. B. Choral: Advanced conducting techniques related specifically to choral music. Prerequisite: MUS 360.
MUS 384. Jazz Theory Group 3 1/2 course
This course will focus on understanding jazz structures by analyzing the various elements of harmony, chord and scale functions as they relate to the jazz forms and songs that have developed throughout its history and are being employed today. Prerequisite: MUS 213 & 223 or consent of instructor.
MUS 386. Jazz Improvisation Group 3 1/2 course
This course is a fundamental study of jazz improvisation. Students will develop a primary awareness of techniques, style, rhythm, nomenclature, ear training and improvisational exercises. Students will examine standard and basic tune vehicles including blues, modality, II V I progressions and the ballad. Prerequisite: MUS 213 & 223 or consent of instructor.
MUS 395: Topics   1/2-l course
Investigation of specialized topics in areas such as music theory, literature, musical cultures, and performance issues. Recent offerings have included Jazz Styles and Analysis, Psychology of Music, Mind, Body & Wellness, and String Quartet Literature. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor.
 
MUS 480. Advanced Jazz Improvisation 1/2 course
A continuation of the materials and skills introduced in MUS 386. This course focuses on the compositions of the saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Shorter's body of work spans over four decades and the stylistic transitions from bebop through modalism, chromaticism, and fusion. Improvisational styles, techniques and devices are studied through recorded solos and transcriptions. Prerequisite: MUS 386 or consent of instructor.
MUS 482. Jazz Arranging Group 3 1/2 course
Study and practice of arranging techniques for jazz ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 384 and 386 or permission of instructor.

 

History & Literature Courses

MUS 102. Music Appreciation Group 3 1 course
A non-technical course designed to give the layman an overview of the development of Western art music, including its major composers, styles and genres. Includes an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra and commonly used musical terms. Required readings, directed listening assignments, required concert attendance. Not open to students in the School of Music.
MUS 130. Understanding Music Group 3 1 course
In this course, the first-year seminar for entering students in the School of Music, students will be taught to explore the holistic nature of their own musical education--in theory, history and performance--and to seek interrelationships between talent, skill, feeling and knowledge. Students will also be introduced to many vital skills important for further music study, such as improvisation, library and Web research, score analysis and technology, as well as speaking, writing and improvisational techniques.
MUS 230. History of Western Art Music Group 3 1 course
This course is a one-semester survey of European art music from the ancient Greeks to the end of the Romantic era (ca. 1900). The course is designed to provide a solid grounding in the important historical, formal, aesthetic and stylistic developments in Western art music during this time. Topics include the development of important genres and forms, biographies of major composers, various theories of history and historical change and analyses of historically important musical works. Prerequisite: MUS 130 and 114 & 124, or permission of instructor.
MUS 231. Jazz History Group 3 1/2 course
A consideration of jazz history from its beginnings to the present day. Students will develop an awareness of important periods, major performers, arrangers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic features, terminology, and related materials. This course is appropriate for liberal arts students.
MUS 233. Miles and 'Trane One-half course
This course examines the life and works of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two of the most influential musicians in the world. For more than 45 years, from 1945 when he first made his mark on the jazz scene until his death in 1991, Miles Davis has been in the front rank of American music. His music has defined jazz for three different generations of listeners. John Coltrane was a key figure in jazz history, a pioneer in world music, and an intensely emotional force. The immense force of Coltrane's music has inspired poetry, sculpture and modern dance. This course is appropriate for liberal arts students.
MUS 236. Survey of Wind Literature Group 3 1/2 course
An introduction to the vast array of literature available to the band and wind ensemble from a historical perspective. Students develop both aural and score knowledge of the variety of styles of wind music (from the Middle Ages through the 20th century) and an understanding of the development of wind composition.
MUS 290. Topics 1/2-1 course
Investigation of special topics in music theory, history and literature. Recent offerings have included World Music, Music of the Southwest and Music of Africa.
MUS 324. History of Orchestration Group 3 1/2 course
A historical survey (including musical examples and readings) about pre-17th century orchestral instruments, the instruments that were included in the orchestra of the 18th century and their patterns of usage, idiomatic writing and mechanical improvements. Prerequisite: MUS 214 & 224 or MUS 384 & 386.
MUS 333. Opera Literature Group 3 1/2 course
Opera literature provides a thorough survey of the history of opera from its origins in the early Baroque to the present. Topics include the development of important genres and musical styles, connections between music and society, and relevant performance practices. Representative works in various styles and genres are examined in some depth. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor.
MUS 334. 20th-Century Musical Literature Group 3 1/2 course
Styles and techniques in 20th-century music literature and works of significant composers. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor.
MUS 336. Solo Vocal Literature I Group 3 1/2 course
A consideration of the solo vocal literature of the Italian Baroque, the German Lied and American Art Song from 1600 to the 21st century. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor.
MUS 337. Solo Vocal Literature II Group 3 1/2 course
A consideration of the solo vocal literature of the German Baroque, the French Melodie and English Art Song. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor.
MUS 341. Wagner and the Ring Cycle Group 3 1 course
In depth study of Richard Wagner's four-part opera, Ring of the Nibelung. Through multimedia presentations, students will explore the life of Wagner, the historical controversy surrounding the opera, Wagner's revolutionary musical language, and the mythological basis of the story. Through written resources, multiple video interpretations, and score-study, students will develop their reading and analytical skills while discovering the beauty of this fascinating and timeless work. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor.
MUS 343. Symphonic Literature Group 3 1/2 course
An investigation of the significant symphonic literature of the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor.
MUS 347-348. Keyboard Literature I, II Group 3 1/2 course each semester
A consideration of keyboard literature from its origins to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of the instructor.
MUS 390. Music History Topics   1/2-1 course
Investigation of specialized topics in music history with a consideration of musicological methodology. These courses exapnd upon the historical issues discussed in MUS 230 and MUS 334. Recent offers have included Beethoven, Mozart, Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Opera, Mahler and His Time, Das Lied, Music for the Mass, Improvisation in Western Art Music, and Chamber Music of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries. Prerequisite: Mus 230 and MUS 334 or consent of instructor.
MUS 461. Choral Literature for Music Education Students 1/2 course
A survey of choral literature from Gregorian Chant to the present, incorporating music suitable for a variety of choral bodies, including high school, collegiate and professional ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 230 or consent of instructor. Applicable only to degrees in the School of Music.

 

Music Education & Diction Courses

MUS 115. Technology in Music Education 1/2 course
The goal of this course is to provide music education students with a solid practical knowledge of the pedagogical applications of technology to music instruction. Through lecture and hands-on experience, students will explore learning theories as they apply to music instruction and how to use them to develop technology-based lesson plans. Students will develop basic proficiency in the use of software and hardware based music technologies. Additional assignments and projects reinforce the central course concepts.
MUS 150. Introduction to Music Education 1/4 course
Introduces the student to the music teaching profession. Emphasis is placed upon teacher-student relationships, role of the music teacher in schools and the individual examination and refinement of personal attitudes and skills needed to become an effective music teacher. Field experiences are required for all students.
MUS 170. Foundations of Music Education 1/2 course
A study of major points of view in contemporary American education and those knowledge bases that influence educational decisions. Survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical and psychological factors and functions of music in general education as they relate to principles and practices in education today.
MUS 191. Italian Diction for Singers 1/2 course
A theoretical and practical consideration of pronunciation principles for singers of the Italian repertoire. Applicable to voice majors and their degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 192. German Diction for Singers 1/2 course
A theoretical and practical consideration of pronunciation principles for singers of the German repertoire. Applicable to voice majors and their degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 193. French Diction for Singers 1/2 course
A theoretical and practical consideration of pronunciation principles for singers of the French repertoire. Applicable to voice majors and their degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 194. English Diction for Singers 1/2 course
A theoretical and practical consideration of pronunciation principles for singers of the English repertoire. Applicable to voice majors and their degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 251. Percussion Techniques 1/2 course
Study and practice of the standard range of percussion instruments. Students are taught using method books designed for elementary, middle and secondary schools, and they are introduced to appropriate pedagogical techniques. Applicable only to degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 252. String Techniques 1/2 course
Study and practice of each of the following string instruments: violin, viola, cello and bass. Students are taught using method books designed for elementary, middle and secondary schools, and they are introduced to appropriate pedagogical techniques. Applicable only to degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 253. Brass Techniques 1/2 course
Study and practice of each of the following brass instruments: trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba. Students are taught using method books designed for elementary, middle and secondary schools, and they are introduced to appropriate pedagogical techniques. Applicable only to degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 254. Woodwind Techniques 1/2 course
Study and practice of each of the following woodwind instruments: flute, clarinet and saxophone. Students are taught using method books designed for elementary, middle and secondary schools, and they are introduced to appropriate pedagogical techniques. Applicable only to degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 255. Instrumental/Choral Music Education Lab 1/4 course (first- and second-year students); 1/2 course (third-year students)
This course provides an environment in which future ensemble directors learn to rehearse and arrange for middle school and high school instrumental and choral ensembles. Juniors apply their pedagogical knowledge of the sequencing of lesson materials, select appropriate methods and literature for school ensembles, prescribe rehearsal techniques and refine their personal communicative teaching skills. First and second year-students examine a variety of curricular issues, including the development of an effective teaching style and the integration of the National Standards for Arts Education into their ensemble teaching and assessment.
MUS 261. Music in the Elementary Classroom 1 course
The fundamentals of music and methods of teaching general music to children in grades kindergarten through six. Includes a survey of materials and observations in the local public schools. This course is open only to liberal arts students preparing to teach in the elementary grades.
MUS 262. Music in Early Childhood 1/2 course
Detailed consideration of the music program in nursery schools and kindergarten; topics include the nature of early musical responses, objectives, experience levels of the program, methods of teaching and materials. Observation of music teaching and participation in music teaching are included in the coursework. Prerequisites: MUS 150 & 170, EDUC 170, or consent of instructor.
MUS 263. Music for Students with Diverse Needs 1/2 course
Introduction to the role of music in the education of students with diverse needs (students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, gifted students, etc.). Includes the history and major issues of special education, considers characteristics of students with diverse needs and the development/adaptation of curricular and instructional approaches designed to guide the musical development of these students. Prerequisites: MUS 150 & 170, EDUC 170, or consent of instructor.
MUS 351. Elementary General Music: Methods, Materials and Curricula 1 course
Methods and materials suitable for teaching vocal music in the elementary school. General survey of elementary music curricula. Includes analysis of texts and literature relevant to the elementary music program. Incorporates theories of learning, curriculum development, organization and evaluation and teaching strategies and techniques. Observation of music teaching and participation in music teaching are included in the coursework.
MUS 352. Secondary Vocal Music: Methods, Materials and Curricula 1 course
Methods and materials appropriate for teaching vocal music at the middle and high school levels. General survey of middle and high school curricula and study of philosophical bases of curriculum design. Includes an analysis of texts, literature and representative materials outlining related responsibilities of the vocal music teacher. Provides detailed consideration of organization, development, maintenance and evaluation of comprehensive choral programs in secondary schools. Observation of music teaching and participation in music teaching are included in the coursework.
MUS 354. Elementary and Secondary Instrumental Materials 1 course
Methods of teaching instrumental music in the elementary and secondary schools, including an analysis of texts and literature for the concert band, jazz band, orchestra and small ensembles and representative material outlining related responsibilities of the instrumental music teacher. Prerequisite: MUS 213 & 223. Applicable only to degrees in the School of Music.
MUS 355. Secondary General Music: Methods, Materials and Curricula 1/2 course
Introduction to teaching general music in the secondary schools. Examination of the objectives, organization and operation of a secondary general music program. Study of teaching materials, curriculum, instructional methods and assessment practices appropriate for adolescent learners. Observation of and participation in music teaching are included in the coursework.
MUS 375. Field Experience 1/2 course
Designed to provide music education majors with practical experience in working with public school music students in elementary general, instrumental or choral music classrooms. During these experiences, pre-service teachers will work in cooperation with public school personnel. This course must be taken in conjunction with one of the following three methods classes for which students must also register:

MUS 375A (Choral): taken in conjunction with MUS 352;
MUS 375B (General): taken in conjunction with MUS 351;
MUS 375C (Instrumental): taken in conjunction with MUS 354.
MUS 397-398. Piano Teaching Methods and Materials 1/2 course each semester
A study of elementary and advanced piano playing procedures, including technique, interpretation and methods for both class and individual instruction. Prerequisite: MUS 213 & 223.
MUS 399. Pedagogy 1/2 course
Brass, harp, organ, percussion, string, vocal and woodwind. A study of the methods, materials and techniques relevant to the teaching of beginning, intermediate and advanced students in individual lessons and class contexts. Prerequisite: MUS 213 & 223.

 

Other Courses

MUS 001. Recital Attendance 0 credit
Music majors are required to attend recitals and concerts programmed by the School of Music every semester in residence.
MUS 110. Introduction to Music Technology 1/2 course
The goal of this course is to provide students with a solid practical knowledge of music technology and its applications to music performance and pedagogy. Through lecture and hands-on experience, students develop basic proficiency in network and communications, music notation software, computer-assisted instruction, including CD-ROM based applications, intelligent accompaniment and improvisation software, digital audio and basic sequencing skills. Additional assignments and projects reinforce the central course concepts. Liberal Arts students may register with the consent of instructor.
MUS 197. First-Year Seminar 1 course
A seminar focused on a theme in the study of music. Open only to first-year students.
MUS 299. Internship in Music Business 1/2-1 course
An experiential course for those students who are completing an internship with an agency or organization not usually included in University programs. A detailed written project proposal must be approved by the supervising faculty member and the Dean of the School of Music. Prerequisite: consent of the Dean of the School of Music.
MUS 432. Independent Study Projects 1/4-1/2-1 course
Independent investigations under the direction of a music faculty member. A research paper or performance subject to review by three members of the music faculty is required. A detailed written project proposal must be approved by the supervising faculty member and the Dean of the School of Music. The course may be repeated for credit with different topics.
MUS 450. Senior Seminar 1/2 course
Basic principles of research in music are emphasized in this course. Each student is required to complete a major research paper and an oral presentation.
MUS EXPa. Explorations in Jazz Composition 1/2 course
The goal of this course is to examine the basic notational and theoretical principles of jazz composition, while giving students a chance to develop their own compositional voice. Assignments and compositional projects will lead to a recorded concert featuring the class's work.
MUS EXPb. Beginning Tap 1/2 course
The study of tap dance technique from the basic rhythms and time steps to creating and performing tap routines. Emphasis on individual and group performances.