MUSC 102 History of Jazz
Introduction to a unique American form of music through its historical and musical manifestations. Listening assignments and attendance at live performances when possible.

MUSC 150 Theory and Aural Skills I
Development of aural perception, reading, writing, and keyboard skills related to basic musicianship. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

MUSC 151 Theory and Aural Skills II
Diatonic harmony; tonal and linear analysis; harmonization of simple melodies and bass patterns; aural, keyboard and oral skill-building. Prerequisite: 150. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

MUSC 201 Lyric Diction: Italian and English
Principles of phonetics and skills of lyric diction for singing in Italian and English. International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: applied voice study or permission of instructor. Two semester hours.

MUSC 202 Lyric Diction: German and French
Principles of phonetics and skills of lyric diction for singing in German and French. International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: applied voice study or permission of instructor. Two semester hours.

MUSC 225 Introduction to Music Education
Contemporary issues facing music teachers in public schools, such as curriculum development, multiculturalism, special needs, music technology, and assessment. History of music education in America. Field observations.

MUSC 226 Elementary Music Methods
Contemporary music education methods for the elementary general music classroom. Strategies for developing skills in singing, moving, listening, creating, and playing classroom instruments. Specific attention given to child development, special learners, and diverse musical instruments. Field observations. Two semester hours.

MUSC 251 Theory and Aural Skills IV
Modulation, advanced chromatic and twentieth century techniques; analysis of larger and twentieth century forms; continuation of aural, keyboard and oral skill-building. Prerequisite: 250. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

MUSC 301 Music History I
Historical survey of music history from antiquity to 1750, based on music developed in the European traditions. Stylistic and analytical study of the music. Prerequisite: 151 or permission of instructor.

MUSC 302 Music History II
Historical survey of music history from 1750 to the present. Prerequisite: 301 or permission of instructor.

MUSC 303 Choral Conducting I
Introduction to principles of conducting as exercised in score study and preparation and development of the technique of physical gesture. Literature used in practicum chosen from the choral/instrumental repertoire of the Baroque and Classical periods. Laboratory conducting experience. Two semester hours.

MUSC 304 Choral Conducting II
Development of concepts and techniques specific to choral conducting in the public schools and beyond. Rehearsal procedure, vocal technique, building the choral instrument, and expressive gesture as applied in different styles from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. Laboratory conducting experience. Two semester hours.

MUSC 305 Instrumental Conducting
Techniques in teaching/conducting instrumental music in public schools with emphasis on rehearsal techniques, time management, motivation, recruitment, retention, planning, modeling, sequencing, and classroom control. Issues of rhythm and intonation; development of aural/visual discrimination skills. Laboratory conducting experience. Two semester hours.

MUSC 310 Literature for Voice with Piano
Survey of art song from 18th century to present; class performance. Stylistic and structural analysis, translation of texts, development of repertory, and program building. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. One semester hour.

MUSC 314 Music for Children
Music fundamentals, methods, materials, and activities for teaching and utilizing music in the public school classroom.

MUSC 315 Literature for Piano
Historical survey of the standard piano repertoire with emphasis on discovery of stylistic characteristics of major keyboard composers and their relationship to the development of the piano. One semester hour.

MUSC 317 Collaborative Piano in Context
Skills and repertoire of the collaborative pianist. Vocal coaching and accompanying, choral ensemble accompanying, the piano in instrumental chamber music, and orchestral piano. Skills including sight reading, score reading/reduction, and transposition. Prerequisite: private piano study and permission of instructor. One semester hour.

MUSC 319 Piano Pedagogy
Techniques and materials for teaching piano in private and classroom settings for a variety of age and ability levels. Prerequisite: private piano study and permission of instructor. One semester hour.

MUSC 325 Junior Recital/Research Project
Required of all music performance majors during their third year of private study. One-half semester hour.

MUSC 350 Special Topics in Music
Study of a particular category of music in historical context; for example, American music, the symphony, music for the theatre. Variation in topics from year to year. Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or 150.

MUSC 401 20th and 21st Century Music
Historical context and analytical techniques in art music of the last century, including intersections with popular and folk music. Prerequisites: 251 and 301.

MUSC 412 Church Music
Character and role of music in Christian worship. Structure and content of effective music ministry. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUSC 425 Senior Recital
Required of all music performance majors during their final year of private study. One-half semester hour.

MUSC 460 Independent Study
Studies in theory, history, or literature, under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: departmental permission. One to four semester hours.