Music Performance Courses

Music Performance Concentration

MUS 0111

Music Seminar

A practical study of music through observation and participation. (S/U Grading)
(0 Hours)
MUS 1113

World Music

A study of musical styles and concepts as practiced in various cultural, political and social contexts throughout the world.
(3 Hours)
MUS 0390

Half Recital

A performance through which the student demonstrates in a public setting technical proficiency and mastery of performance practice, stylistic interpretation and artistic sensitivity in their primary performance medium. Practical aspects of the course include selecting dates for the hearing and the performance, assembling and preparing program materials, program printing, public announcements, and other logistical preparations. Student will present a program of approximately 20-30 minutes in length. Prerequisites: MUS 1512, MUS 1517, MUS 2136, MUS 3713, Junior standing and successful completion of the Sophomore Performance Review. (S-U grading)
(0 Hours)
MUS 0391

Recital: Performance

A capstone experience in performance through which the student demonstrates in a public setting technical proficiency and mastery of performance practice, stylistic interpretation and artistic sensitivity in his or her primary performance medium. Practical aspects of the course include selecting dates for the hearing and the performance, assembling and preparing program materials, program printing, public announcements, and other logistical preparations. Student will present a program of 50-60 minutes. Prerequisites: MUS 2522, MUS 2526, MUS 2138, MUS 3714, MUS 0390, and Senior Standing. (S-U Grading)
(0 Hours)
MUS 2137

Class Piano III

Laboratory instruction continuing at the intermediate level offered as preparation for piano proficiency. Corequisite: MUS 2521.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2138

Class Piano IV

Laboratory instruction at the advanced level offered as preparation for meeting piano proficiency. Satisfactory completion of this course will meet the piano proficiency requirement. Corequisite: MUS 2522.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2521

Music Theory III

Continuation of the study of harmony, including expanded diatonic resources and an introduction to chromatic harmony and modulation. Prerequisite: MUS 1512. Corequisite: MUS 2525.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2522

Music Theory IV

Continuation of the study of harmony, including advanced chromaticism and an introduction to twentieth-century compositional techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 2521. Corequisite: MUS 2526.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2525

Aural Skills III

A continuation of the development of sight- singing, dictation and listening skills to include chromatic material and complex meters. Corequisite: MUS 2521.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2526

Aural Skills IV

(1 Hours)
MUS 3219

Literature & Pedagogy

A study of the literature appropriate to voice or an instrumental family as well as the pedagogy applicable to teach at various levels of development and difficulty. The course will be tailored as necessary to cover a specific instrumental group (e.g., keyboard, vocal, brass, woodwind), so students will enter the course through advisement.
(3 Hours)
MUS 3612

Form and Analysis

A study of the principal forms of Western music through analysis of representative music literature from various genres, styles and historical eras. Prerequisite: MUS 2521 or MUS 2523.
(2 Hours)
MUS 3732

Choral Conducting

A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basics of choral conducting and practice the techniques of conducting with musical examples provided in the text. Learning activities will include class discussion, observation, performance attendance, and conducting various ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 1512 or MUS 1312
(2 Hours)
MUS 3733

Instrumental Conducting/Arrang

A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basics of conducting and arranging for instrumental ensembles. Skills will be developed through observations, practice exercises, and in real-life applications with musical examples provided in the text. Prerequisite: MUS 3732.
(2 Hours)

  • Applied Music (MAJOR - 12 hours)

  • Music Ensemble (must enroll every semester - 8 hours) - Must be selected from MUS 1193, MUS 1194, MUS 1195, MUS 1196

  • Electives in Music (3 hours)

Choose from one of the following (1 hour):

MUS 1192

Small Ensembles

Performing ensembles created each year to conform with student talent and interests, which perform in concerts and for special events on campus and in the local community. Membership by audition.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2133

Accompanying Techniques

Study and practice in the specialized techniques of piano accompaniment for soloists and ensembles. May be repeated for credit up to 3 semester hours.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2145

Class Voice:(Mus/Mus Thea Maj)

The study of the basic techniques of singing.
(1 Hours)