Explores the music history and literature of nine major cultural areas: India, the Middle East, China, Japan, Indonesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, ethnic North American, and Native American music. The compositional makeup, theoretical practices, genre specific style characteristics, function and sound quality of musical instruments will be explored. Each musical system will be examined in a selective manner as to how it functions in the lives of the culture, how it is viewed and what the definition of music is for that culture.

Every Fall

Previously: MUSI 214

A study of orchestral and band instruments, scoring for small instrumental ensembles, full orchestra, band, with special reference to problems in public school ensembles.

Prerequisites

MUSI 2301

Spring, odd years

Previously: MUSI 321

Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods philosophy and media for secondary instrumental music education. Provides an introduction to group instrumental pedagogy and jazz pedagogy. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.

Prerequisites

Admitted to Teacher Education Program

Fall, odd years

Previously: MUSI 310

Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods and media for secondary choral music education. Emphasizes working with voices in ensemble formats, auditioning and rehearsing. Literature selection and programming are also components. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.

Prerequisites

Admitted to Teacher Education Program

Occasionally

Previously: MUSI 311

This course is designed for music majors and minors and includes study of methods of teaching music to children pre-school through middle school, learning and motivational theories, lesson planning and curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, music technology, integrated and multicultural music, and inclusion of the exceptional child into the music classroom. Course includes a field experience of approximately 15-20 hours.

Prerequisites

MUSI 1300

Spring, even years

Previously: MUSI 331

An introduction to the art of conducting. Includes study of conducting techniques, rehearsal procedures and score reading utilizing representative band, orchestral and choral compositions suitable for various levels of public school music.

Prerequisites

MUSI 1301

Every Spring

Previously: MUSI 300

The purpose of this course is to further refine the basic elements of conducting, including: nonverbal communication and gesture, hand independence, preparatory beats, patterns, cues, releases, fermati, active and passive gestures, melding, and tempo modification.  In addition, this course will explore the conductor’s process with topics such as: transposition, score study and analysis, interpretation, score marking, repertoire, rehearsal techniques, the rehearsal process, and error detection.  

Prerequisites

MUSI 3440

Every Fall

Previously: MUSI 302

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 363

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 363

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 363

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 363

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 363

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 366

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 365

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 365

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 363

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 364

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 361

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 362

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 362

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 362

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 362

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 362

Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 3000 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: MUSI 367