100 Level Courses:

MUS 101
PRACTICUM IN MUSIC EDUCATION
Prereq.: Certification in Music Education declared. Overview of topics related to a career in music education. Includes case study analysis, discussion of issues in music education, observations and reflections on classroom teaching and rehearsals, and laboratory in music education technology. Spring.

MUS 109
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC
Music reading, ear-training and elementary music theory. Mode 4

MUS 110
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Survey of music of Western civilization from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Mode 4

MUS 112
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TO MUSIC
Exploration of music using computer technology. Includes music fundamentals, elementary principles of musical composition and computer sound synthesis through the use of computers. Mode 4

MUS 113
HISTORY OF JAZZ
Survey of the evolution of jazz from its origins in African-American, European and American ethnic styles through present models as illustrated through lectures, recordings and related readings. Mode 4

MUS 121
THEORY I
Basic properties of music with emphasis on melodic materials; study includes stylistic analysis, composition, two- and three-part counterpoint and melodic dictation.There is an aural skills lab required. Open only to Music majors. Fall.

MUS 122
THEORY II
Prereq.: MUS 121 or equivalent. Homophonic texture and diatonic harmonic relations, form and analysis, harmonic dictation. There is an aural skills lab required. Open only to Music majors. Spring.

MUS 140
ENSEMBLE
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Study and performance for ensembles for
various combinations. May be repeated for credit with different content. This
course does not satisfy ensemble degree requirements for Music majors. Mode 4

MUS 141
CHORUS
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Various types of choral works are performed. Different choral literature is studied each semester. May be repeated for credit with different course content. Mode 4

MUS 142
BAND : WIND ENSEMBLE
Open to all students who play band instruments. Various types of literature performed. Students must audition for Wind Ensemble. May be repeated for credit with different content. Mode 4

MUS 143 (& MUS 590)
SINFONIETTA
Prereq.: Permission of instructor through audition. Open to all students who play orchestra instruments. Standard orchestral literature will be played. Course may be repeated. Combined credit in Music 140, 141,142 and 143 is limited to 7 credits. Mode 4

MUS 144
MARCHING BAND
Prereq.:Experience playing a wind or percussion instrument. Presentation of halftime shows at football games and performances at other special events. May be repeated for credit with different content. Fall. Mode 4 or Area D

MUS 177
APPLIED MUSIC
Individual instrumental or vocal instruction in performance. Open to non majors by permission of the instructor Fee: $150 per semester.* Mode 4

MUS 178
APPLIED MUSIC FOR MAJORS
Individual instrumental or vocal instruction in performance. Open only to Music majors. Fee: $200 per semester.*

*Fees are subject to change