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MUS 315 - History of Popular Music
An introduction to various genres of American popular music and jazz through the study of its origins, characteristics, composers, and performers, as well as its influence and current trends. Emphasis is placed on personalities and their unique influences within each of these genres. Connections to music of the evangelical culture is also considered. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 221
Credits: 2
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MUS 316 - World Music and Ethnomusicology
A comprehensive overview of cultural traditions, belief systems, and practices of a variety of world cultures as approached through the study and analysis of their music. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 212 & MUS 221
Credits: 2
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MUS 321 - Music Technology
An introduction to the use of electronic hardware and software for music notation, midi sequencing, recording, and projection, including online resources. Special attention is given to church music and worship applications. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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MUS 323 - Introduction to Conducting
An introduction to instrumental and choral conducting focusing on patterns, regular and mixed meters; gestures for phrasing, entrances and releases, dynamics, articulation; and score preparation. Additional attention is given to the development of tone quality, blend, and balance, as well as general musicianship training and concert programming. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 314
Credits: 2
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MUS 324 - Worship Band Leadership
An introduction to contemporary worship of all styles. Students learn how to build quality congregational repertoire, build skills in worship planning, gain expertise in arranging music for contemporary worship ensembles, and develop skills in rehearsing and leading worship groups. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MUS 325 - Church Music Production
An introduction to the field of worship technology. This course explores the basic technologies and concepts that are needed in worship ministry today, including audio, graphics, video, copyright, and ministry team building. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MUS 326 - Music Education in the Church
A survey of the teaching approaches prevalent in music education applicable in the church music program for all ages, including materials and methods. Special emphasis is on rehearsal techniques for elementary, middle school, and senior high choirs. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 2
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MUS 327 - Song Writing
Principles of song writing, including elements of writing melody; melodic structure; lyric form - understanding verse/chorus/bridge structures; melodic style; lyric style - gospel to classical, southern gospel to praise and worship, and country to rock ‘n roll; and co-writing lyrics with other musicians. Students are required to participate in a songwriters “showcase” presented by the School of Music. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 212 or MUS 215 or permission of instructor
Credits: 2
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MUS 333 - Instrumental Conducting
A continuing study of conducting centered around instrumental music. Extensive score study explores phrasing; instrument basics such as string techniques and bowing; woodwind, brass, and percussion technique; and idiomatic challenges. Honing of gestures that reflect this deepened understanding of instrumental scores is included. A strong emphasis is placed on rehearsal technique and musicianship training. A specialized study on stylistic interpretation of Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music is also afforded. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 323
Credits: 2
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MUS 343 - Choral Conducting
A continuing study of conducting centered around choral music. The course hones techniques such as entrances, releases, phrasing nuances, score reading, choral vocabulary, diction concepts, and the choral sound. A strong emphasis is placed on rehearsal technique and musicianship training. A specialized study on stylistic interpretation of Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music is also afforded. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 323
Credits: 2
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MUS 381 - Assessment in Music Education
A course designed to provide the prospective music teacher with a variety of measurement and evaluation tools, as well as strategies applicable in a music instructional program. Students are involved in writing instructional objectives; preparing quality test questions; computing and interpreting simple statistics; examining standardized tests, including music achievement and aptitude tests; evaluating music grading systems; preparing and reporting grades; and developing performance criteria. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 382
Credits: 1
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MUS 382 - Music for Special Needs Children
A course designed to prepare music educators to work with children who have special learning needs. Various disabilities are discussed along with implications and interventions for music educators. Methods and materials for use with exceptional children are also presented. Includes a field experience practicum in a music classroom setting to observe and develop competency in working with exceptional children. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Current clearances required.
Credits: 2
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MUS 383 - Technology in Music Education for the Diverse Learner
A course designed to introduce the student to the use of basic computer-aided instructional software and digital media in PK-12 education. Participants explore many ways to incorporate these tools into the curriculum for diverse learners with an emphasis on adaptation for special needs. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 281 & MUS 382
Credits: 3
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MUS 391 - Church Music Practicum
A field experience and related seminars to provide competency and insight into the nature of worship leadership skills through observation and teaching, reflective journals, interaction with worship leaders, assigned readings, proficiency exams, and seminar discussions. Current trends and advanced worship leading topics are also discussed. Students are given in-class and out-of-class worship leading assignments. This course is to be completed prior to enrolling in the church music internship. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment limited to juniors in the Worship and Music program or by permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MUS 411 - Music History 1800-1900
A study of nationalism, program music, symphony, chamber music, opera, German lieder, and music for the piano with analysis of selected works. Listening and performance are required. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 221
Credits: 2
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MUS 412 - Music History 1900-Present
A study of impressionism, expressionism, neo-classicism, serialism, jazz, electronic music, and current trends in composition. The course also examines the discipline of ethnomusicology as a means of understanding the significance of contemporary popular music and the unique musical contributions of diverse cultures. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 221
Credits: 2
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MUS 421 - Leading Music Ministry
A course designed to help students develop principles and skills necessary for the administration of a church music and arts ministry. Areas of study include organization, leadership, multiple staff relationships, scheduling, recruiting, oversight of facilities and equipment, publicity, production, and related technologies such as sound, lighting, and media. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 2
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MUS 422 - Introduction to Composition
An exploration of the creative process through analysis and original work. An integration of the fundamental elements of music, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 314
Credits: 2
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MUS 423 - Advanced Orchestration
Continuation of MUS 303. Scoring and arranging for full orchestra and band from monody to complex texture. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 303
Credits: 2
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MUS 425 - Form and Analysis
Stylistic analysis examining the historical development of musical forms and the exploration of significant details of musical compositions. An introduction to procedures and techniques of analysis commonly used by music scholars is included. Analytical projects and class presentations are required. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 2
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MUS 426 - Special Topics in Composition
Study in composition on a topic selected by the student and/or professor. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 422 or MAC 382.
Credits: 2
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MUS 427 - Vocal Arranging
Building basic arranging techniques for various vocal ensembles with special attention given to developing arrangements for small and large vocal ensembles in acapella and accompanied situations. Students complete a major arranging project for presentation in an end-of-semester concert setting. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 216 or MUS 314
Credits: 2
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MUS 438 - Literature of Major Instrument
A study of historical and recent solo literature in the field of the student’s major instrument. Students are expected to analyze examples from important composers or various periods, both sacred and secular. Listening and performance in class is included. A semester project in the form of an annotated bibliography is required. Offered on demand.
Credits: 1
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MUS 458 - Vocal Literature
A study of Italian, German, French, American, and English songs, including opera, oratorio, and cantata recitatives and arias, with analysis of selected examples. Listening and performing in class are required. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 1
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MUS 461 - Organ Service Playing
A study of the factors that produce an effective, coordinated service. Areas of discussion include improvisation, modulation, transposition, accompanying of choral and solo literature, adapting piano scores for the organ, and effective accompaniment of congregational singing. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 2
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MUS 468 - Organ Literature
A survey of important works representing each of the historical periods from “pre-Bach” to the present. Areas of discussion include functional church music, concert repertoire, publishers, recital planning, historical performance practices, organ methods, and resource bibliography. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 1
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MUS 471 - Piano Service Playing
A study of the piano as an accompanying medium. Areas of study include improvisation, transposition, open score reading, and modulation. The piano as a solo instrument is also discussed, including arranging in various styles. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 1
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MUS 478 - Piano Literature
A survey of the standard keyboard repertoire of the last 400 years, enabling the student to recognize the writings of various composers and to know their important contributions to piano literature. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 2
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MUS 481 - Teaching Music in the Elementary School
A course designed to increase understanding of the theories, methods, strategies, materials, and philosophies of teaching music in elementary schools. The course addresses planning and presenting cognitive, psychomotor, and affective music learning experiences in the classroom and rehearsal settings. Particular attention is given to identifying and addressing student needs through individualized curriculum adaptation and differentiated experiences for the exceptional student. Curriculum development/evaluation and in-class teaching are included. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 382. Current clearances required.
Credits: 2
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MUS 482 - Teaching Music in the Secondary School
A course designed to increase understanding of the methods, materials, and philosophy of teaching music in secondary schools. Curriculum evaluation and in-class teaching are included. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 382. Current clearances required.
Credits: 2
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MUS 483 - Instrumental Methods
A course designed to equip students with methods and specific techniques for teaching instrumental lessons. Opportunities will be given for student demonstration of performance and teaching on woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments. Second semester.
Credits: 1
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MUS 484 - Choral Methods
A course designed to equip music education students with an understanding of vocal development from preschool through high school, as well as appropriate choral teaching methods and rehearsal techniques for each level of development. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 281 & MUS 323
Credits: 1
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MUS 489 - Music Education Practicum
A field experience and related seminars to provide competency and insight into the nature of elementary and secondary music teaching through classroom observation and teaching, reflective journals, interaction with teachers, assigned readings, proficiency exams, and seminar discussions. Included are experiences with special needs students and students with English as a second language. A minimum of 60 hours in music instructional settings is required. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of all music education and teacher education courses except EDU 401.
Credits: 2
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MUS 490 - Junior Recital
A recital of 45 minutes in length required of all music performance majors during their fourth year of study. Repertoire should represent a variety of styles and historical periods. Both semesters.
Credits: 0
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MUS 491 - Senior Project I
The beginning of a capstone project for the BA in Music program, including a written documentation and a public presentation, which explores a musical subject or work(s) in relation to music theory, musicology, and/or performance and demonstrates its relation to the broader context of culture, history, literature, and the arts. A student-designed project, completed under faculty supervision in one of the following formats: recital, lecture/recital, lecture/demonstration, or project/oral presentation approved by the supervising instructor and the chair of the primary area of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 1
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MUS 492 - Senior Project II
The completion of a capstone project for the BA in Music program, including a written documentation and a public presentation, which explores a musical subject or work(s) in relation to music theory, musicology, and/or performance and demonstrates its relation to the broader context of culture, history, literature, and the arts. A student-designed project, completed under faculty supervision in one of the following formats: recital, lecture/recital, lecture/demonstration, or project/oral presentation approved by the supervising instructor and the chair of the primary area of study. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 491
Credits: 2
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MUS 521 - Music in the Church
A course designed to help students develop a biblical philosophy and theology of church music. Areas of study include the nature and philosophy of the local church, music and the arts in worship, edification and evangelism, worship service design, and worship leadership. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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MUS 522 - Worship: Past and Present
A course surveying the development of Christian worship from its Jewish roots to the present. The course includes an examination of liturgical, revivalist, and contemporary traditions, as well as the development of congregational song (hymnody and current forms). Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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MUS 523 - Church Music Composition and Arranging
Composing and arranging for current church use, including the application of recent musical development. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 303
Credits: 2
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MUS 524 - Choral Composition and Arranging
Writing unison to eight-part choral music. Accompaniment idioms and a cappella problems are addressed. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 314
Credits: 2
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MUS 525 - Graded Choir Techniques
A survey of the graded choir system, including materials and methods. Special emphasis is on rehearsal techniques for children’s and youth choirs. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 2
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MUS 537 - Pedagogy of Major Instrument
A survey of teaching materials and techniques for the student’s major instrument from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students may have the opportunity to teach 30-minute lessons under the supervision of the instructor. Offered on demand.
Credits: 1
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MUS 557 - Vocal Pedagogy
A survey of vocal teaching materials and techniques from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students begin teaching private lessons approximately one-third of the way into the semester under the supervision of the instructor. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 1
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MUS 567 - Organ Pedagogy
A survey of organ teaching materials and techniques from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students teach 30 minutes per week under the supervision of the instructor. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 1
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MUS 577 - Piano Pedagogy
A survey of piano teaching materials and techniques from beginning to advanced levels. In addition to the weekly class meeting, students observe and teach private and class piano lessons under the supervision of the instructor. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 1
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MUS 590 - Senior Recital
A recital required of all music majors during the student’s final year of study. Repertoire should include a variety of styles and periods. Voice students should demonstrate language skills in Italian, French, and German, in addition to English. Church Music majors perform in their major area for 30 minutes and conduct a choir they have trained in four pieces selected from varied historical periods. Music Education majors perform for 30 minutes in their major area. Composition majors supervise a 60-minute program of their own compositions. Performance majors perform for 60 minutes in their major area. Both semesters.
Credits: 0
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MUS 591 - Church Music Internship
A comprehensive capstone experience for students in the five-year Church Music programs, designed to facilitate the application of knowledge and skills to actual church music ministry. Includes pre-internship resume writing and interviewing, as well as a music performance project completed during the internship. May be taken concurrently with MUS 592. Both semesters and summer.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 521 and either MUS 421 or MUS 522
Credits: 1
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MUS 592 - Church Music Internship
A continuation of MUS 591. A comprehensive capstone experience for students in the five-year Church Music programs, designed to facilitate the application of knowledge and skills to actual church music ministry. Includes a music performance project completed during the internship. Both semesters and summer.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 591 (may be taken concurrently)
Credits: 1
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MAB 031 - Applied Brass (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Brass for the non-music major, or music major studying a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 0
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MAB 032 - Applied Brass (Secondary)
A continuation of MAB 031 for all subsequent semesters. Either semester.
Credits: 0
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MAB 131 - Applied Brass (Secondary)
Private instruction in brass for the non-music major and for the music major studying brass as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAB 132 - Applied Brass (Secondary)
Private instruction in brass for the non-music major and for the music major studying brass as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAB 181 - Applied Brass
Study of basic instrumental techniques, including breathing, posture, tone production, articulation, and phrasing. Technical studies include scales and interval studies and transposition techniques, in addition to a standard classical repertoire. Instrumental interpretation of hymns and sacred songs is also covered. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 182 - Applied Brass
Study of basic instrumental techniques, including breathing, posture, tone production, articulation, and phrasing. Technical studies include scales and interval studies and transposition techniques, in addition to a standard classical repertoire. Instrumental interpretation of hymns and sacred songs is also covered. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 231 - Applied Brass (Secondary)
Private instruction in brass for the non-music major and for the music major studying brass as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAB 232 - Applied Brass (Secondary)
Private instruction in brass for the non-music major and for the music major studying brass as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAB 281 - Applied Brass
The continuation of instrumental technique with exercises to develop range, power, and flexibility. Service music and classical repertoire to include several longer works such as a sonata. Transposition to all keys. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 282 - Applied Brass
The continuation of instrumental technique with exercises to develop range, power, and flexibility. Service music and classical repertoire to include several longer works such as a sonata. Transposition to all keys. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 283 - Class Brass
A study of the rudiments of playing brass instruments involving practical study and performance on several instruments within the brass family. Included is an emphasis on studying the performance capabilities and pedagogical aspects of brass instruments. First semester.
Credits: 1
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MAB 381 - Applied Brass
Study of a major work (Classical or Romantic) each semester for the student’s chosen instrument. Advanced technical studies. Selected shorter works. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 382 - Applied Brass
Study of a major work (Classical or Romantic) each semester for the student’s chosen instrument. Advanced technical studies. Selected shorter works. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 481 - Applied Brass
Study to include a concerto from the Romantic period and shorter pieces from the 20th century. Additional work in instrumental service playing. Advanced transposition studies. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 482 - Applied Brass
Study to include a concerto from the Romantic period and shorter pieces from the 20th century. Additional work in instrumental service playing. Advanced transposition studies. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 581 - Applied Brass
Emphasis on repertoire building. Study is correlated with history and literature courses, and includes reading of important orchestral and operatic scores and a major 20th-century work, if available. The senior recital should represent varied historical periods and styles, and should normally include some ensemble work. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAB 582 - Applied Brass
Emphasis on repertoire building. Study is correlated with history and literature courses, and includes reading of important orchestral and operatic scores and a major 20th-century work, if available. The senior recital should represent varied historical periods and styles, and should normally include some ensemble work. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAC 031 - Applied Composition (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Composition for the non-music major or the music major studying composition as a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 0
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MAC 032 - Applied Composition (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Composition for the non-music major or the music major studying composition as a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 0
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MAC 131 - Applied Composition (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Composition for the non-music major or the music major studying composition as a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAC 132 - Applied Composition (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Composition for the non-music major or the music major studying composition as a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAC 231 - Applied Composition (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Composition for the non-music major or the music major studying composition as a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAC 232 - Applied Composition (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Composition for the non-music major or the music major studying composition as a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAC 281 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAC 282 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAC 381 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAC 382 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAC 387 - Applied Composition: Counterpoint
A study of the principles of two- and three-part counterpoint of the 16th century (all species in two-part) and 18th century (invention, fugue). Treatise study, analysis, and composition are included. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 314
Credits: 2
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MAC 481 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAC 482 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAC 581 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAC 582 - Applied Composition
The composition major studies privately for six semesters normally beginning in semester three. The progression of study consists of original work from simple to more complex forms, including vocal and instrumental music for the church and concert stage. The program culminates with a 60-minute senior recital during the final semester of study. A review of the BMus in Composition program and course descriptions will familiarize the prospective student with the complete course of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 2
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MAG 031 - Applied Guitar (Secondary)
Private instruction in Applied Guitar for the non-music major, or music major studying a secondary applied area. Instruction is tailored to the level of the student’s development. Either semester.
Credits: 0
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MAG 032 - Applied Guitar (Secondary)
A continuation of MAG 031 for all subsequent semesters. Either semester.
Credits: 0
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MAG 131 - Applied Guitar (Secondary)
Private instruction in guitar for the non-music major and for the music major studying guitar as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAG 132 - Applied Guitar (Secondary)
Private instruction in guitar for the non-music major and for the music major studying guitar as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAG 181 - Applied Guitar
Study of basic instrumental techniques, including breathing, posture, tone production, articulation, and phrasing. Technical studies include scales and interval studies and transposition techniques, in addition to a standard classical repertoire. Instrumental interpretation of hymns and sacred songs is also covered. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 182 - Applied Guitar
Study of basic instrumental techniques, including breathing, posture, tone production, articulation, and phrasing. Technical studies include scales and interval studies and transposition techniques, in addition to a standard classical repertoire. Instrumental interpretation of hymns and sacred songs is also covered. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 231 - Applied Guitar (Secondary)
Private instruction in guitar for the non-music major and for the music major studying guitar as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAG 232 - Applied Guitar (Secondary)
Private instruction in guitar for the non-music major and for the music major studying guitar as a secondary applied. Instruction is tailored to the student’s level of development and goals. Either semester.
Credits: 1
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MAG 281 - Applied Guitar
The continuation of instrumental technique with exercises to develop range, power, and flexibility. Service music and classical repertoire to include several longer works such as a sonata. Transposition to all keys. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 282 - Applied Guitar
The continuation of instrumental technique with exercises to develop range, power, and flexibility. Service music and classical repertoire to include several longer works such as a sonata. Transposition to all keys. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 283 - Class Guitar I
A course for the beginning guitarist that presents elementary single string melodies, basic chord voicings, and rhythmic patterns. This class familiarizes the student with basic guitar technique, uses, and terminology in a group setting. First semester.
Credits: 1
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MAG 284 - Class Guitar II
This course is for those who have mastered the basic techniques of Class Guitar I. The class expands the fundamental melodic, chordal, and rhythmic vocabulary of the beginning guitarist in a group setting. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAG 283
Credits: 1
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MAG 285 - Pop/Jazz Guitar Techniques I
An introduction to interpreting and playing pop and jazz using appropriate guitar idioms, stylings, and improvisation. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAG 284
Credits: 1
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MAG 286 - Pop/Jazz Guitar Techniques II
An introduction to interpreting and playing pop and jazz using appropriate guitar idioms, stylings, and improvisation. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAG 285
Credits: 1
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MAG 381 - Applied Guitar
Study of a major work (Classical or Romantic) each semester for the student’s chosen instrument. Advanced technical studies. Selected shorter works. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 382 - Applied Guitar
Study of a major work (Classical or Romantic) each semester for the student’s chosen instrument. Advanced technical studies. Selected shorter works. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 481 - Applied Guitar
Study to include a concerto from the Romantic period and shorter pieces from the 20th century. Additional work in instrumental service playing. Advanced transposition studies. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 482 - Applied Guitar
Study to include a concerto from the Romantic period and shorter pieces from the 20th century. Additional work in instrumental service playing. Advanced transposition studies. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 581 - Applied Guitar
Emphasis on repertoire building. Study is correlated with history and literature courses, and includes reading of important orchestral and operatic scores and a major 20th-century work, if available. The senior recital should represent varied historical periods and styles and should normally include some ensemble work. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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MAG 582 - Applied Guitar
Emphasis on repertoire building. Study is correlated with history and literature courses, and includes reading of important orchestral and operatic scores and a major 20th-century work, if available. The senior recital should represent varied historical periods and styles and should normally include some ensemble work. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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