400 Level Courses

MUS 400
PROJECT IN MUSIC (1 to 4)
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Individual study in an area of student's choice. May take the form of performance, composition, paper, etc., to be determined in consultation with a Music Department adviser.

MUS 401
TOPICS IN MUSIC (1 to 3)
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. This course can be taken for the American Studies program. Selected topics in music to include specialized areas not covered in regular course offerings. May be repeated with different topics for up to 6 credits. Irregular. AMS

MUS 402
STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR (1)
Seminar in which students discuss experiences in their learning communities, share resources, problem-solve, and develop and refine teaching techniques. Taken concurrently with EDSC 420 and/or 421.

MUS 404
TOPICS IN PERFORMANCE (1 to 3)
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Topics relevant to the performing musician including accompaniment, diction for singers, and performance practice. On demand.

MUS 405
TOPICS IN COMPOSERS (3)
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Historical and analytical study of selected composers and their works. On demand.

MUS 406
THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER/PEDAGOGUE (2)
Prereq.: All required 300 level music courses (C- or better). Preparation for students to make the transition from acadame to a variety of professional venues. Topics include the development of the professional musician and experience with the fundamentals of pedagogy in specific areas. Open only to Music majors. On demand.

MUS 407
JAZZ PEDAGOGY (2)
Prereq.: MUS 222 and MUS 364 or permission of instructor. Includes examination of existing jazz music and texts; the administration and development of jazz ensembles. Open only to Music majors. On demand.

MUS 435
MUSIC HISTORY III (3)
Prereq.: MUS 335 or permission of instructor. Survey of the development of Western music in its historical context from the late Romantic era to the present. Fall.

MUS 469
MUSIC THEORY REVIEW (2)
Prereq.: Four semesters of undergraduate music theory. Survey of the principles of diatonic and chromatic elements of theory. This course is a prerequisite to MUS 470 if graduate theory placement exam is not passed. Credits from this course may not be applied to the M.S. degree in Music Education.

MUS 470
MUSICAL STRUCTURE AND STYLE (3)
Prereq.: Four semesters of undergraduate theory or demonstrated proficiency on the Music Theory Placement Examination. Survey of the principles of music theory through analysis of representative forms from various style periods. Emphasis on aural awareness through melodic and harmonic dictation. Irregular.

MUS 478
APPLIED MUSIC FOR MAJORS (2)
Prereq.: MUS 378. Indicdual instrumental or vocal instruction in performance. Open only to Music majors. May be repeated for up to 4 credits in any one performing area. Special conditions: demonstrated proficiency at prerequisite level. Fee: $400 per semester. (Fee subject to change)T

MUS 495
ADVANCED COMPOSITION (2)
Prereq.: MUS 395 or permission of instructor. Continuation of MUS 395. Principles and techniques of musical composition, emphasis on larger forms and independent work. Irregular.