Music Programs and Courses

• Music Programs in the Liberal Arts follow the College of Arts and Sciences General Education Core
• Music Programs in Education follow the College of Education General Education Core

Music Programs in the Liberal Arts

Music Major (48.5 hours)

• Music Theory (12 hours)
• MUS-2113 Music Theory I
• MUS-2123 Music Theory II
• MUS-4133 Music Theory: Counterpoint
• MUS-4163 Orchestration and Arranging
• Basic Skills (7 hours)
• MUS-2111 Aural Skills I
• MUS-2121 Aural Skills II
• MUS-4131 Aural Skills III
• MUS-4141 Aural Skills IV
• MUS-3650 Piano Proficiency
• MUS-3883 Basic Conducting
• History and Literature (12 hours)
• MUS-2243 Music of World Cultures
• MUS-3213 History of Western Music to 1750
• MUS-3223 History of Western Music: 1750 - 1900
• MUS-4263 20 th Century Literature and Techniques
• Performance Studies (9.5 hours)
• Ensemble
  Select 3.5 hours from the following:
• MUSE-3900 Kapelle
• MUSE-3930 Schola Cantorum
• MUSE-3940 Wind Symphony
• MUSE-3980 Chamber Orchestra
• Applied Music
• Primary Instrument (4 hours)
• MUSA-3501 Music Convocation (2 hours)
  (co-register with applied music lessons for four semesters at .5 hours/semester)
• Senior Project (1 hour)
  Select 1 hour from the following:
• MUS-4521 Senior Recital
• MUS-4522 Senior Research Project (1-2 credits; additional credit can be counted as elective)
• MUS-4523 Senior Composition Project
• Music Electives (7 hours)*
• Select 7 hours from MUS at the 3000+ level
• Any MUSA
• MUS-4153 Music Theory: Form and Analysis (recommended for all B.A.: Music students)

* For student pursuing a B.A. in Music with a Certificate in Parish Music, see the required electives for the Parish Music Certificate.

Music Minor (21 hours)

• Music Theory (8 hours)
• MUS-2111 Aural Skills I
• MUS-2113 Music Theory I
• MUS-2121 Aural Skills II
• MUS-2123 Music Theory II
• Music History (3 hours)
• MUS-3213 History of Western Music to 1750
  or
• MUS-3223 History of Western Music: 1750-1900.
• Performance Studies - 7 hours
• Applied Music:
• MUSA-0600-0890 (4 hours)
• MUSA-3501 Convocation (.5 hours for 4 semesters)
• Ensemble - 1 hour in 1 ensemble
• MUSE-3900 Kapelle
• MUSE-3930 Schola Cantorum
• MUSE-3940 Wind Symphony
• MUSE-3980 Chamber Orchestra
• Remaining 3 hours from courses with an MUS prefix at the 3000 level or higher.

Parish Music Certification + Music Major (57 hours)

• Music Electives (7 hours)
• Applied Study
  Select 4 hours from
• MUSA-0600 Applied Piano
• MUSA-0620 Applied Organ
• MUSA-0630 Applied Voice
• Co-register for MUSA-3501A-F Convocation for 4 semesters
• MUS-4321 Parish Music Fieldwork (1 credit)
• Church Music (8.5 hours)
• MUS-1371 The Church Musician
• MUS-4313 Music for the Contemporary Church
• MUS-4362 Musical Heritage of the Church
• MUS-4322 Service Playing and Liturgical Leadership
• MUS-3105 Schola Cantorum (one semester, .5 credit)
• Lutheran Theology (20 hours)
• THY-2000 Old Testament (taken under General Studies)
• THY-2200 Faith of the Christian Church (taken under General Studies)
• THY-3100 The New Testament
• THY-3210 Christian Life
• THY-3300 History of Christian Biography
• THY-4505 Spiritual Nurture: Elem. School Age Child
• THY-4410 World Religions
• Senior Project
• MUS-4521 Senior Recital
  (Church music students may elect one of the following: recital on piano, organ, or voice; a lecture recital; or designing and presenting a hymn festival.)
• Required for rostering as a commissioned minister in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Certificate in Piano Pedagogy
This program provides specialized training for careers in piano teaching. For more information about this program, see the program and admission information outlined in the University College section of this catalog.

Music Programs in Education

Bachelor of Music Education (BME)
(A state approved program offering certification by entitlement to teach music only K-12.)

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
BME: Public Education (143-158 hours)
BME: Lutheran Education (157-172 hours)

General Admission Requirements:

• Complete general requirements for admission to the Professional Instructional courses as listed above.
• Submit the application to the College of Education.
• Have attained a passing score on the piano proficiency test.
• Obtain a recommendation by the music department based on personal qualifications and suitability for teaching K-12.

BME General Education Core (36-38 hour)

• Select 3 hours of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Communication (9 hours)
• ENG-1100 English Composition or any IAI: C1 900 Course
• CTH-1100 Speech Communication or any IAI: C2 900 Course
• Select one of the following:
• CTH-2000 Writing About the Media
• ENG-2000 Writing About Literature
• HIS-2000 Writing About History
• SOC-2000 Writing from a Sociological Perspective
• THY-2100 Writing About Theology
• Any IAI: C1 901 Course
• Mathematics (3 hours)
• One MAT course above MAT 1000
• Any IAI: M1 900 Course
• Science (6-8 hours)
• One Life Science course or any IAI: L1 900 course
• One Physical Science course or any one IAI: P1 900 Course (One course must be laboratory based)
• An Interdisciplinary Science course (NSCI) may be used in one of the above courses
• Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)
• At least one course in art, music, theatre or an interdisciplinary course in the Fine Arts category.
• At least one course in history, literature, philosophy, or an interdisciplinary course in the Humanities category.
• Recommended: Music Theory and/or Music of World Cultures may be used for up to 6 semester hours towards course requirements in humanities.
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 hours)
• Choose courses from at least two different disciplines including anthropology, political science, psychology, sociology, or an interdisciplinary course including these areas.

Mission Specific Courses (12-26 hours)

• IDS-1970 Freedom and Responsibility (transfer students are exempt from this requirement)
• IDS-4970 Values and Virtues
• Theology
• Public Teacher Education Requirements (6 hours)
• Choose one from Area 1:
  THY-1100 The Bible
  THY-2000 The Old Testament
  THY-3100 The New Testament
• Choose one from Area 2:
  THY-1200 Summary of Christian Belief
  THY-2200 Faith of the Christian Church
  THY-2310 History of Christianity in America
  THY-3320 Survey of Church History
• Lutheran Teacher Education Requirements (20 hours)
• THY-2000 The Old Testament
• THY-2200 Faith of the Christian Church
• THY-3100 The New Testament
• THY-3210 Christian Life
• THY-3300 History of Christian Biography
• THY-4410 World Religions
• THY-4505 Spiritual Nurture: Elementary Child or THY-4510 Spiritual Nurture: Adolescent

Program Support Courses (4-7 hours)

• One Interdisciplinary course (0-3 hours) (Not required if completed in General Studies)
• CIS-1000 Foundations of Information Systems
• PES-1000 Fitness and Wellness

Music Core (42.5 - 52.5 hours)

• Remedial Studies (0-4 hours)
  (Placement to be determined by audition/placement testing)
• MUS-1112 Introduction to Music Theory
• MUS-1641 Keyboard Skills I
• MUS-2531 Music Technology I
• Music Theory (12 -15 hours)
  (may count some hours toward General Studies Humanities)
• MUS-2113 Music Theory I
• MUS-2123 Music Theory II
• MUS-4133 Music Theory: Counterpoint
• MUS-4153 Music Theory: Form and Analysis
• MUS-4163 Orchestration and Arranging
• Basic Skills (7 hours)
• MUS-2111 Aural Skills I
• MUS-2121 Aural Skills II
• MUS-4131 Aural Skills III
• MUS-4151 Aural Skills IV
• MUS-3883 Basic Conducting
• MUS-3650 Piano Proficiency Examination
• Music Literature (9-12 hours)
• MUS-2243 Music of World Cultures (if not as Gen.Stud. Humanities)
• MUS-3213 History of Western Music to 1750
• MUS-3223 History of Western Music 1750-1900
• MUS-4263 20th Century Literature and Techniques
• Performance (14.5 hours)
• Primary Ensemble Membership (3.5 hours)
  (.5 hours/semester for 7 semesters)
• MUSE-3900 Kapelle
• MUSE-3930 Schola Cantorum
• MUSE-3940 Wind Symphony
• MUSE-3980 Chamber Orchestra
• Applied Music: MUSA-0600 - 0890 (7 hours)
  (1 hour/semester for 7 semesters)
• Co-register for MUSA-3501 Music Convocation (3 hours)
  (.5 hours/semester for 6 semesters)
• Senior Recital (1 hour)

Music Education Core (16 hours)

• Required (11 hours)

• MUS-1411 Introduction to Music Education
• MUS-2402 Vocal Technique for the Music Educator
• MUS-3531 Music Technology II
• MUS-4413 Music Methods and Materials: Elementary

• MUS-4607 Teaching Music: Middle - Secondary Schools
• Select 5 Instrumental Techniques (5 hours)
  (Omit lower brass if primary instrument is string or voice, omit percussion if primary instrument is piano. For all others, omit course on primary instrument.)

• MUS-1421 Instrumental Techniques: Single Reeds
• MUS-1431 Instrumental Techniques: Double Reeds & Flute
• MUS-1441 Instrumental Techniques: Upper Brass
• MUS-1451 Instrumental Techniques: Lower Brass
• MUS-1461 Instrumental Techniques: Strings
• MUS-1471 Instrumental Techniques: Percussion

Music Education Emphasis Area (7.5 hours)
Select one from the following:

• Instrumental Emphasis

• MUS-3421 Instrumental Pedagogy
• MUS-4442 Approached to Music Ed: Orff
• MUS-4883 Advanced Instrumental Conducting
• Remaining Instrumental Techniques course not taken in Music Education Core (1 hour)
• Choral Ensemble (.5 hours)
• MUSE-3900 Kapelle
• MUSE-3930 Schola Cantorum

• Choral Emphasis

• MUS-4452 Children's Choir: Techniques and Materials
• MUS-4462 Choral Techniques and Pedagogy
• MUS-4483 Advanced Choral Conducting
• Instrumental Ensemble (.5 hours)
• MUSE-3940 Wind Symphony
• MUSE-3980 Chamber Orchestra

• General Music Emphasis

• MUS-4432 Approaches to Music Education: Kodaly
• MUS-4442 Approached to Music Education: Orff
• MUS-4452 Children's Choir:Techniques and Materials
• Applied study on secondary instrument (1 hour)
  (Select voice if it is not primary instrument)
• Ensemble (.5 hours)
  (If primary instrument is voice, select an instrumental ensemble. All others select a choral ensemble.)

Professional Education Component (25 hours)

• Required:

• EDU-2000 Introduction to Education (1 hour)
• EDU-2400 Educational Psychology
• EDU-4100 Foundations/Ethics of American Education
• PSY-4110 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
• PSY-4410 Psych/Methods of Teaching - Exceptional Learner
• EDU-4940 Student Teaching: K-12 Music (12 hours)

Other Music Programs in Education

Early Childhood Music Specialty Area (15 hours)

• Required

• MUS-2111 Aural Skills I
• MUS-2113 Music Theory I
• MUS-1661 Class Voice
• MUS-2203 Survey of Western Music
• MUS-4442 Approaches to Music Education - Orff

• Applied Music: 3-4 hours in piano, guitar, and/or voice.
• Ensemble Participation: 1-2 remaining hours as an ensemble member

Elementary Education Music Specialty Area (18 hours)
(Endorsable)

• Required

• MUS-1661 Class Voice
• MUS-2111 Aural Skills I
• MUS-2113 Music Theory I
• MUS-2203 Survey of Western Music
• MUS-4432 Approaches to Music Education - Kodaly

• Applied Music: 3-4 hours in piano, organ, and/or voice
• Select remaining from below: (4-5 hours)

• MUS-2243 Music of World Cultures
• MUS-4313 Music for the Contemporary Church (2 hours)
• MUS-4442 Approaches to Music Education - Orff (2 hours)
• MUS-4452 The Children's Choir (2 hours)
• MUS-4512 Handbells in School and Worship (2 hours)

Secondary Education Music Major
Students wishing a secondary education music major must follow the BME program.

Secondary Education Music Minor (22 hours)
(Non-endorsable)

• Required

• MUS-2113 Music Theory I
• MUS-2111 Aural Skills I
• MUS-2203 Survey of Western Music
• MUS-2402 Vocal Techniques for the Music Educator
• MUS-3883 Basic Conducting
• MUS-4607 Teaching Music: Middle and Secondary Schools

• Applied Music and Convocation

• 2 semesters of lessons on one instrument or voice
• 2 semesters of MUSA-3501 Convocation

• Ensemble Membership (6 semesters at .5 credit hours; 3 credit hours total)

Music Courses

MUS-1112: Introduction to Music Theory - 2 hours

Introduction to the fundamentals of music, including pitch, rhythm, and harmony; use of key signatures, scales, and diatonic taxonomy. (Will not satisfy requirements for any major, minor, or concentration).

MUS-1371: The Church Musician - 1 hour

Historical, theological, philosophical, practical, and ethical apsects of church music for the church musician. Role of church musician in the contemporary church. Field trip.

MUS-1411: Introduction to Music Education - 1 hour

Survey of music education; roles of and expectations of the music educator; analysis of existing programs; teaching models. Required off-campus visitations.

MUS-1421: Instrumental Techniques: Single Reed - 1 hour

Fundamental skills for playing clarinet and saxophone. Instrument design, construction, and maintenance. Fee: $50.

MUS-1431: Instrumental Techniques: Double Reeds and Flutes - 1 hour

Fundamental Skills for playing oboe, bassoon, and flute. Instrument design, construction, and maintenance. Fee: $50.

MUS-1441: Instrumental Techniques: Upper Brass - 1 hour

Fundamental Skills for playing trumpet and French horn. Instrument design, construction, and maintenance. Fee: $50.

MUS-1451: Instrumental Techniques: Lower Brass - 1 hour

Fundamental Skills for playing trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Instrument design, construction, and maintenance. Fee: $50.

MUS-1461: Instrumental Techniques: Strings - 1 hour
Fundamental Skills for playing string instruments. Instrument design, construction, and maintenance. Fee: $50.

MUS-1471: Instrumental Techniques: Percussion - 1 hour

Fundamental Skills for playing percussion. Instrument design, construction, and maintenance. Fee: $50.

MUS-1503: Exploration of Music - 3   hours

Basic introduction to elements of music through listening, performing, creating and valuing. Basic skill development. Concert attendence required. Open only to students with no prior music study.IAI: F1 900.

MUS-1641: Keyboard Skills I - 1 hour

Basic keyboard skills. For students with no experience in keyboard. Prerequisite for private keyboard instruction.          

MUS-1651: Keyboard Skills II - 1 hour

Continuation of Keyboard Skills I. Prerequisite: MUS-1641. Prerequisite for private keyboard instruction.

MUS-1661: Class Voice - 1 hour
Introduction to the basic concepts of singing through group instruction. Individual singing required. Prerequisite for private voice lessons.              

MUS-2111: Aural Skills I - 1 hour

Sight singing, ear training, and keyboard skills relating to diatonic music. Lab. Corequisite: MUS-1641 or a passing score on the keyboard placement exam and MUS-2113.

MUS-2113: Music Theory I: Diatonic - 3 hours

Study of chord progression and part-writing, and analysis of diatonic harmony, including seventh chords and non-chord tones. Prerequisite: passing score on music theory placement exam or grade of C or higher in MUS-1112. Co-requisite: MUS-2111.

MUS-2121: Aural Skills II - 1 hour
Sight singing, ear training, and keyboard skills relating to music with secondary dominants. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in MUS-2113 and MUS-2111.

MUS-2123: Music Theory II: Chromatic - 3 hours

Study of chord progression, and part-writing, and analysis of secondary function, modulation, and extended chromatic harmony. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in MUS-2113.

MUS-2203: Survey of Western Music - 3 hours

Introduction to basic repertoire of Western music. Elements of music, musical forms and styles, relationship of music to other art forms. Emphasis on listening and analysis. Concert attendance required. Prerequisite: High school music experience.         

MUS-2243: Music of World Cultures - 3 hours

Study of and experiences with instruments, musical systems, folk music and dances of the world. Study of music's role in and influence on cultures through readings, discussions, listening and performances. Fee: $50 IAI: F1 903N.

MUS-2302: Hymns in Christian Worship - 2 hours
The forms and structures of Christian hymnody; selection and use of hymns for worship and personal devotion.

MUS-2402: Vocal Techniques for Music Educators - 2 hours

Introduction to the mental and physical process of singing: development of innate ability, acquisition of technical understanding of the human voice; application of knowledge. Individual singing required.

MUS-2531: Music Technology I - 1 hour

Introduction to the uses of technology for music. Development of basic skills using music notation software, electronic keyboards, and their application to music learning. Fee: $50.

MUS-3213: History of Western Music to 1750 - 3 hours

The development of Western art music through the close of the Baroque era.. Emphasis on aesthetic foundations, styles, genres, repertoire, and composers. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in MUS-2123.                 

MUS-3223: History of Western Music 1750 - 1900 - 3 hours

The development of Western art music in the Classical and Romantic eras. Emphasis on aesthetic foundations, styles, genres, repertoire, and composers. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in MUS-2123. IAI: F1 902.

MUS-3421: Instrumental Pedagogy - 1 hour

Fundamental skills for teaching woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings in the context of elementary, middle, and secondary school programs. Prerequisite: at least 2 semester hours of instrumental techniques (MUS 1421-1471).

MUS-3531: Music Technology II - 1 hour

Using basic music technology skills for music education and church music settings. Includes uses of music software, electronic keyboards, sequencing, recording, and editing capabilities using computers, composing, and arranging. Prerequisite: MUS-2531. Fee: $50.

MUS-3650: Piano Proficiency - 0 hours

MUS-3883: Basic Conducting - 3 hours

Study of and practice in the basic techniques of conducting vocal and instrumental ensembles.. Prerequisite:Grades of C or higher in MUS-2121, MUS-2123, and either: MUS-1651 or MUS-3650.                 

MUS-4131: Aural Skills III - 1 hour

Sight singing, ear training, and keyboard skills relating to chromatic music. Lab. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in MUS-2121 and MUS-2123.

MUS-4133: Music Theory: Counterpoint - 3 hours

Introduction to fundamentals of contrapuntal thought and species counterpoint; writing 16 th -century vocal counterpoint; analysis of 18th -century keyboard counterpoint; principles of 20th -century instrumental counterpoint. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in MUS-2123 or equivalent.

MUS-4141: Aural Skills IV - 1 hour

Sight singing, ear training, and keyboard skills relating to twentieth-century music. Lab. Sight singing, ear training, and keyboard skills relating to twentieth-century music. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in MUS-4131.

MUS-4153: Music Theory: Form and Analysis - 3 hours

Writing and analyzing aspects of late 19 th -century chromatic harmony. Introductions to musical forms and analytic techniques. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in MUS-2123 or equivalent.

MUS-4163: Orchestration and Arranging - 3 hours

Study of the basic techniques in writing for instruments, scoring for both instrumental families and larger ensembles, and arranging music from one medium to another. Preparation of score and parts and reading sessions included. Prerequisite: MUS-2123 or equivalent.

MUS-4213: The Literature of the Organ - 3 hours

Organ music from the renaissance to the present and its relationship to general music history. Prerequisite: MUSA-0620 at the 2000 level and one of: MUS-2203, MUS-3213, or MUS-3223.

MUS-4253: Music History Review - 3 hours
A review of the history of Western music.   

MUS-4263: Twentieth-Century Music Literature and Techniques - 3 hours

History, literature, principle composers, and related compositional techniques of Western art music, as well as introductory studies in composition. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in both MUS-3213 and MUS-3223 or equivalent.

MUS-4313: Music for the Contemporary Church - 3 hours

Planning music for the services of the church year. Study of the liturgical traditions and contemporary considerations. Prerequisite: MUS-2113 and MUS-2111.

MUS-4320: Director of Parish Music Fieldwork - 0 hours

One semester of directed and supervised experience in parish music in a congregation. Relating classroom concepts to the practical ministry of the church musician.            

MUS-4322: Service Playing and Liturgical Leadership - 2 hours

Foundations, practice, and skills of providing musical leadership to the congregation's song and accompanying at the keyboard. Prerequisite: MUSA-0620 at a 2000 level or MUSA-0600 at 3000 level or equivalent.

MUS-4362: Musical Heritage of the Church - 2 hours

Survey of the history of music within the Christian church from the background of Old Testament times to the present day. Emphasis on how music developed in response to the needs of each age. Prerequisite: MUS-2203 or a music history course.

MUS-4413: Music Methods and Materials: Elementary - 3 hours
Materials and methods of teaching music in the elementary grades organized around the basic areas of singing, rhythm, listening, instruments, creative activity and reading skills. Prerequisites: MUS-2121, MUS-3124, and admission to professional instructional courses in the College of Education. Cross-listed with EDU-4413.                  

MUS-4432: Approaches to Music Ed: Kodály Methods/Techniques - 2 hours

Basic Kodály principles and practices discussed and demonstrated with examination and use of materials. Sample units adapting Kodály techniques to various classroom situations. Prerequisites: MUS-2111 and MUS-2113 or equivalent.

MUS-4442: Approaches to Music Ed: Orff Methods/Techniques - 2 hours

Basic principles and practices of Orff techniques and instruments. Application to elementary classroom situations. Prerequisites: MUS-2111 and MUS-2113.

                  

MUS-4452: The Childrens Choir: Techniques and Materials - 2 hours

Discussion and demonstration of techniques and approaches to working with children's voices, organization of choirs, and appropriate literature. Emphasis on involvement of children in the church music program. Clinical experience. Field trips. Prerequisites: MUS-2111, MUS-2113 and either: MUS-1661 or MUS-2402.

MUS-4462: Choral Techniques and Pedagogy - 2 hours
Advanced choral music methods course; survey of techniques and materials in choral music for appropriate educational levels. Off-campus visits. Prerequisite: MUS-3883.

MUS-4472: Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Conductor - 2 hours

Understanding the human voice and relating vocal techniques and methods to the needs of school/church choral directors. Group singing and observations required.            

MUS-4483: Advanced Choral Conducting - 3 hours

Refinement of conducting techniques and the study of musical style.   Exploration of choral ensemble issues as well as repertoire and materials. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in MUS-3883: Prerequisite or corequisite: MUS-2402 or MUS-1661.

MUS-4491: Music Education: The Professional Perspective - 1 hour

Taken concurrently with K-12 Music Student Teaching, this course will address the professional role and responsibility of music educators including management, ethics, legal issues, relationships, aethetics, and musicianship in the classroom. Co-requisite: EDU-4940.

MUS-4512: Handbells in School and Worship - 2 hours
Use of handbells in school and parish activities. Development of handbell teaching techniques and survey of literature for the instrument. Prerequisites: MUS-2111 and MUS-2113.                          

MUS-4521: Senior Recital - 1 hours

Preparation for and presentation of an on-campus, 30-minute, solo public performance based on departmental approval and audition. Prerequisite: Approval of applied instructor, MUS-3223 (previously 2314), and grade of C or better in four semesters of MUSA in same instrument as recital. Co-Requisite: applied study in same instrument as recital.

MUS-4522: Senior Research Project - 1-2 hours

Individual research project demonstrating advanced synthesis of musical materials. Prerequisite: Approval of project advisor and MUS-4263.

MUS-4523: Senior Composition Project - 1 hour

Preparation for and presentation of an on-campus, 30-minute, public performance of original music, subject to departmental approval and audition. Prerequisite: Approval of applied instructor, MUS-3223, and grade of B or higher in four semesters of MUSA-0110.

MUS-4543: Organ Design and Registration - 3 hours

The tonal and physical properties of the pipe organ. Discussion of families of sound and individual voices. Principles of registration appropriate to various schools and historical periods of organ literature. Field trip. Prerequisite: MUSA-0620 at 2000 level.

MUS-4607: Teaching Music: Middle/Secondary Schools - 4 hours
Materials, methods, organization and administration of the middle school and high school music programs. Discussion and demonstration of procedures and techniques of classroom and rehearsal. Prerequisite: MUS-3883, and admission to professional instructional courses in the College of Education. Cross-listed with EDU-4607. Fee: $130.

MUS-4643: The Literature of the Piano - 3 hours

A study of piano literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis on teaching the literature. Prerequisites: MUSA-0600 at the 2000 level and either: MUS-2203 or MUS-3223.

MUS-4652: Piano Pedagogy and Literature I - 2 hours
Methods and music meterials used in beginning levels of piano study. Observation, participation in, and evaluation of individual and group instruction. Field trips. Prerequisite: MUSA-0600 at the 3000 level.

MUS-4661: Practicum in Piano Pedagogy I - 1 hour
Practical application of methods covered in MUS-4652 through observation and supervised teaching in the Preparatory and Community Piano Program. Prerequisite or corequisite: MUS-4652.

MUS-4672: Piano Pedagogy and Literature II - 2 hours

Methods and music materials to be used at the intermediate levels of piano study. Observation, participation in, and evaluation of individual group instruction. Field trips. Prerequisite: MUS-4652.

MUS-4681: Practicum in Piano Pedagogy II - 1 hour

Practical application of methods covered in MUS-4672 through observation and supervised teaching in the Preperatory and Community Piano Program. Prerequisite: MUS-4661. Preferably taken concurrently with MUS-4672. May not be taken without prior or concurrent credit for MUS-4672.

MUS-4801: Teaching Music to the Young Child - 1 hour

Musical development of the young child; early childhood music methods and materials; development of course of study based upon relevant modes and types of musical encounters and desirable skills. Prerequisite: PSY-4101, and admittance to College of Education.

MUS-4883: Advanced Instrumental Conducting - 3 hours
Refinement of conducting techniques and the study of musical style; conducting experiences with various instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in MUS-3883, and 1sh MUSA (instrumental) at the 2000 level.

MUS-4950: Independent Study in Music - 1-6 hours

Applied Music Studies   (MUSA 0600-0890)

Students at Concordia may take applied music lessons in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, classical guitar, composition, organ improvisation, jazz improvisation, service playing and a variety of band and orchestral instruments. Lessons are taught one-on-one in the studio by recognized performers and teachers on each instrument or voice. Most applied areas are divided into introductory (1000), basic (2000), intermediate (3000) and advanced (4000) levels of study. Course numbers signify the level and the area of study.

Applied Music Credit : One-half semester hour credit is granted for 14, 30-minute private lessons. One semester hour of credit is granted for 14, 45-minute private lessons. Composition lessons are one hour in length. Requirements for applied study for credit include attendance and performance at studio classes, concert attendance, and playing for a departmental jury at the end of the term.

Credits in applied music are required in all music programs, including the music concentration in the early childhood and elementary education programs. Students may also take up to four hours of applied music as free electives.

Students in good academic standing may also take applied music lessons in all areas for no course credit (audit) as long as continued music growth is demonstrated and room is available in the applied faculty member's schedule.

Students taking applied music for credit or audit are charged the applied music fee ($250 for 1 credit hour, $125 for .5 credit hour). Students taking more than one applied music course for credit or audit will pay the aplied music fee for both courses. Additional information regarding applied music may be obtained from the Music Office.

 

Applied Music Courses

MUSA-0110 : Composition - .5 - 2 hours

Learn the craft of music composition, beginning with separetae musical elements, proceeding to established forms and text setting, and culminating in original work. Applied music fee. Prerequisite: Passing grade in MUS-2113 Music Theory I, and MUS-2111 Aural Skills I.

MUSA-0600: Piano - 0.5 - 2 hours

Prerequisite: MUS-1651 Keyboard Skills II

MUSA-0610: Harpsichord - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0620: Organ - 0.5 - 2 hours

Prerequisite: MUSA-0600 Applied Piano at 3000 level

MUSA-0630: Voice - 0.5 - 2 hours

Prerequisite: MUS-1661 Class Voice or MUS-2402 Vocal Techniques for the Music Educator

MUSA-0650: Organ Improvisation - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0700: Flute - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0710: Oboe - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0720: Carinet - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0730: Saxophone - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0740: Bassoon - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0750: Trumpet - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0760: Horn - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0770: Trombone - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0780: Euphonium - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0790: Tuba - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0800: Percussion - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0810: Drum Set - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0820: Violin - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0830: Viola - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0840: Cello - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0850: String Bass - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0860: Guitar - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0870: Harp - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0880: Conducting - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA-0890: Jazz Improvisation - 0.5 - 2 hours

MUSA - 3501A - 3501F: Music Convocation - .5 hrs

A study of the context of various activities that constitute the musical enterprise with an emphasis on performance.

Music Ensembles

MUSE-3900: Kapelle - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3905: Women's Chamber Choir - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3910: Chamber Choir - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3915: Gospel Choir - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3920: Festival Chorus - 0 - 0.5  hours
MUSE-3930: Schola Cantorum - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3940: Wind Symphony - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3950: Jazz Band - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3960: University Band - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3970: Flute Ensemble - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3980: Chamber Orchestra - 0 - 0.5 hours
MUSE-3990: University Handbell Choir - 0 - 0.5  hours