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Music (MUS)

MUS 106 Introduction to Music Literature (3)

Elements, styles, and forms of music, from listener’s standpoint.

MUS 107 Music in World Cultures (3)

Folk, popular, and art music from major regions of the world, with emphasis upon Asia and the Pacific; representative styles and regional characteristics.

MUS 107A Music in World Cultures (3)

Folk, popular, and art music from major regions of the world, with emphasis upon Asia and the Pacific; representative styles and regional characteristics.

MUS 108 Fundamentals of Music (3)

Basic organization concepts in music and introduction to music theory. Learning through hands-on experience with creative activities in various media. Focused listening, composing original meolodies, utilizing technology to explore how music is created, basic notation.

MUS 114 University Chorus (1)

Performance of choral literature from Renaissance to present. Previous choral experience not required. Repeatable unlimited times.

MUS 121 (Alpha) Class Instruction I (1)

Basic principles of performance; relevant problems in literature. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) guitar. A-F only. Cannot be audited.

MUS 122 (Alpha) Class Instruction II (1)

Basic principles of performance; relevant problems in literature. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) guitar. Repeatable in different sections. Cannot be audited. A-F only. Pre: 121 or consent.

MUS 123 (Alpha) Pacific Music Performance Class (1)

Basic principles of performance of Pacific music. Relevant problems at elementary level. (B) slack key guitar; (C) ‘ukulele. Repeatable in different sections. Pre: 121D or consent for (B); 108 or consent for (C).

MUS 125 First-Level Secondary Piano (1)

Piano as secondary performance field; application of theory to problems in improvising, harmonizing, creating accompaniments, transposing, and sight-reading at keyboard. For music majors. A-F only. Pre: consent. Co-requisite: 281 or consent.

MUS 126 First-Level Secondary Piano (1)

Piano as secondary performance field; application of theory to problems in improvising, harmonizing, creating accompaniments, transposing, and sight-reading at keyboard. Continuation of 125. For music majors. A-F only. Pre: 125 or consent.

MUS 127 (Alpha) Asian Music Performance Class (1)

Basic principles of performance of Asian music. Relevant problems in literature at elementary level. (B) koto; (C) shamisen; (E) shakuhachi. Cannot be audited. Pre: consent.

MUS 128 (Alpha) Asian Music Performance Class (1)

Basic principles of performance of Asian music. Relevant problems in literature at elementary level. (B) koto; (C) shamisen; (D) South Indian singing; (E) shakuhachi. Cannot be audited. Pre: consent.

MUS 155 Percussion Techniques (2)

Similar to 151 using percussion instruments. A-F only.

MUS 156 Brass Techniques (2)

Similar to 151 using brass instruments. A-F only.

MUS 157 String Techniques (2)

Fundamental performance techniques, materials, and teaching skills on string instruments for students preparing to teach instrumental music. A-F only. (Once a year)

MUS 158 Woodwind Techniques (2)

Fundamental performance techniques, materials, and teaching skills on woodwind instruments for students preparing to teach instrumental music. A-F only. (Once a year)

MUS 199 Recital Attendance (0)

Attendance at approved departmental concerts. Required of all music majors (BMus, six semesters; BA and BEd, four semesters). Repeatable unlimited times. CR/NC only.

MUS 225 Second-Level Secondary Piano (1)

Continuation of 125–126; increased emphasis on piano literature up to intermediate level. MUS majors only. A-F only. Pre: 126 or consent.

MUS 226 Second-Level Secondary Piano (1)

Continuation of 225. A-F only. Pre: 225 or consent.

MUS 230 (Alpha) Elementary Applied Music, Ethnic (V)

Instruction in instrumental performance at elementary level. Study of works representative of literature. (B) koto; (C) shamisen; (E) Hawaiian chant; (F) shakuhachi; (I) other. Repeatable for four semesters. A-F only. Pre: audition or consent.

MUS 231 (Alpha) Applied Music, Western (1)

For non-majors or music majors in secondary performance fields. Individual instruction in solo vocal or instrumental performance at elementary level. Representative works. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) organ; (F) recorder; (G) classical guitar; (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) double bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) French horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion; (Z) other. Repeatable for four semesters. A-F only.Pre: audition or consent.

MUS 232 (Alpha) Applied Music, Western (V)

For music majors or intended majors. Individual instruction in solo or instrumental performance at first performance level. Representative works. Weekly repertoire laboratory required. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) organ; (G) classical guitar; (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) double bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) French horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion; (Z) other. Repeatable for six semesters. A-F only.Pre: audition.

MUS 240 Creative Applications of Music Technology (3)

Introductory laboratory experience. Teaches musicians fundamental technology concepts through creative projects. Exposes students to a variety of music and audio software. A-F only. Pre: music majors or minors or consent.

MUS 250 Introduction to Music Education (1)

Survey of American education, with an emphasis on music learning, teaching and philosophy, school structure and governance, diversity and multi-cultural education, and professional ethics. Supervised clinical and field experiences required. MUS majors only. A-F only. (Alt. years)

MUS 253 Elementary Music in Action (3)

(3 Lec, 1 1-hr Lab) Musical concepts, philosophy and pedagogy: use of media, singing, movement, and instruments; as well as resources for an active elementary music classroom. A-F only.

MUS 259 Introduction to Voice Function and Singing Styles (3)

Students will study how the singing voice works in various styles, including classical, musical theater, jazz, choral, and pop/ rock. Students will learn historical contexts, aural characteristics, and musical vocabulary through lecture, discussion, and listening. (Fall only) (Cross-listed as THEA 259) DA

MUS 265 History of Western Music to 1750 (3)

Development of Western music from its origins to 1750. Styles, schools, composers. Pre: 282 or consent.

MUS 266 History of Western Music After 1750 (3)

Development of Western music from 1750 to the present. Styles, schools, composers. Pre: 282 or consent.

MUS 270 World of Music: Asia/Pacific (3)

Study of music as social process, sound system, aesthetics, and world view. Emphasis on Hawai‘i, Asia, and the Pacific and the ways music creates links across the region and among people. Pre: ability to read music and one introductory music course with a minimum grade of C (108, 114, 121-126, 155-158) or consent. (Fall only)

MUS 280 Basic Theory and Aural Skills (3)

Fundamentals of music theory, notation, sight-singing, and dictation. A-F only. Pre: 108 or consent.

MUS 281 Theory I (2)

Materials and organization of music; analysis, writing, and keyboard application. MUS majors only. Pre: 280 or consent. Co-requisite: 283 or consent.

MUS 282 Theory II (2)

Continuation of 281. Pre: 281 or consent. Co-requisite: 284 or consent.

MUS 283 Aural Training I (1)

Perception, identification, and notation of musical sounds through dictation and sight singing. Pre: 280 and ability to sing diatonic melodies at sight, or consent. Co-requisite: 281 or consent.

MUS 284 Aural Training II (1)

Continuation of 283. Pre: 283 or consent. Co-requisite: 282 or consent.

MUS 285 Theory III (2)

Detailed study of theory: writing, analysis, keyboard application. MUS majors only. Pre: 282. Co-requisite: 287 or consent.

MUS 286 Theory IV (2)

Continuation of 285. Pre: 285. Co-requisite: 288 or consent.

MUS 287 Aural Training III (1)

Advanced level of perception, identification, and notation of musical sounds through dictation and sight-singing. MUS majors only. Pre: 284. Co-requisite: 285 or consent.

MUS 288 Aural Training IV (1)

Continuation of 287. Pre: 287. Co-requisite: 286 or consent.

MUS 289 Introductory Practicum in Music Composition (V)

Original composition; specific approaches to creative writing. Repeatable five times, up to six credits. MUS majors only. Pre: 282 and 284; or consent.

MUS 311 (Alpha) Ethnic Music Ensembles I (1)

Performance of literature for groups of various sizes and kinds at introductory level (B) Hawaiian; (C) Japanese; (D) Chinese; (E) Korean; (F) Okinawan; (G) Philippine; (H) gamelan; (I) gagaku; (J) Tahitian; (K) Oceanic; (M) other. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: upper division standing or consent.

MUS 312 Hula/Chant Ensemble I (2)

Ancient style. Pre: upper division standing or consent. A-F only. (Cross-listed as DNCE 312)

MUS 321 Diction for Singers (3)

Diction and phonetics of English, Italian, liturgical Latin, German, and French for singers and conductors. Pre: 232B and 281 or consent.

MUS 325 Conducting (1)

Problems in directing instrumental and choral ensembles. Score reading, rehearsal techniques, and basic interpretive problems. Pre: 286 and 288.

MUS 326 Advanced Conducting (2)

Continuation of 325. Pre: 325 or consent.

MUS 330 (Alpha) Advanced Applied Music, Ethnic (V)

Individual instruction in instrumental and dance performance at advanced level. (B) koto; (C) shamisen; (E) Hawaiian chant; (F) shakuhachi; (I) other. Repeatable for six semesters. A-F only. Pre: advancement from 230 or consent.

MUS 331 (Alpha) Applied Music, Western (V)

For nonmajors or for music majors in secondary performance fields. Individual instruction in solo vocal or instrumental performance at an advanced level. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) organ; (E) conducting; (F) recorder; (G) classical guitar; (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) double bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) French horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion; (Z) other. Repeatable for six semesters for all other alphas; repeatable five times, up to 12 credits for (E). Juniors and seniors only for (E). A-F only. Pre: advancement from 231 or consent; any 231 or consent for (E).

MUS 332 (Alpha) Applied Music, Western (V)

For music majors. Individual instruction in solo vocal or instrumental performance at the junior level. Representative works. Weekly repertoire laboratory required. Half recital required to complete junior level. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) organ; (G) classical guitar; (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) double bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) French horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion; (Z) other. Repeatable for three semesters. A-F only. Pre: four semesters of 232 and promotion by board examination.

MUS 340 Electronic Music (3)

Basic techniques of electronic sound synthesis. Pre: 240 or consent.

MUS 341 Audio Recording/Mixing/Sound Design (3)

Preproduction, mixing, setup and recording suitable for film. Mixing techniques in software for small systems. Sound design using original synthesis techniques to enhance film and support stories. Pre: 240 or consent. (Alt. years)

MUS 342 Digital Audio Synthesis and Multimedia Applications (3)

Sound control through graphical interfaces. Advanced digital audio synthesis techniques. Audio control of graphics and video. Introduction of alternate controllers. Pre: 240 or consent. (Once a year)

MUS 348 Western Music and Japan (3)

Historical survey of Western music in Japan from modernization through the Meiji Restoration up to the present. Topics include: Western-style symphonic music, J-pop, and Enka by Japanese artists. Junior standing or higher.

MUS 350 Marching Band Design and Techniques (V)

Design and techniques for the modern field marching band. Repeatable one time, up to four credits. Pre: 419E. (Alt. years)

MUS 353 Integrating World Music in Education (3)

Application of musical concepts through an integrated approach. This includes strategies, world music, literature, materials and resources for the classroom curriculum. Pre: 253 or 282, or consent.

MUS 354 General Music Methods (3)

Required for K-12 music specialists. Scope and nature of music in the lives of children and adolescents; planning, teaching, learning, and evaluating music in elementary, middle, and high school curriculum. A-F only. Pre: 250, 286, and 288, or consent. Co-requisite: 354L.

MUS 354L General Music Methods Lab (1)

Observing, analyzing, participating, and teaching in general music classrooms. Supervised 40 hours of field experiences required. CR/NC only. Pre: 250, 286, and 288; or consent. Co-requisite: 354. (Every 3rd semester)

MUS 355 Instrumental Music Methods (3)

Objectives, materials, and procedures of instrumental music in schools. A-F only. Pre: 250, 286, and 326 (or concurrent); or consent.

MUS 355L Instrumental Music Methods Lab (1)

Observing, analyzing, participating, and teaching in instrumental settings. Supervised 30 hours of field experiences required. CR/NC only. Pre: 250, 286, and 326 (or concurrent); or consent. Co-requisite: 355. (Every 3rd semester)

MUS 356 Choral Music Methods (3)

Objectives, materials, and procedures of choral music in schools. A-F only. Pre: 122B, 250, 286, and 326 (or concurrent); or consent. Co-requisite: 414.

MUS 356L Choral Music Methods Lab (1)

Observing, analyzing, participating, and teaching in choral settings. Supervised 30 hours of field experiences required. CR/NC only. Pre: 250, 286, and 326 (or concurrent); or consent. Co-requisite: 356. (Every 3rd semester)

MUS 358 Piano Pedagogy (2)

Concepts, materials, and procedures for class and individual instruction in piano. Pre: 282.

MUS 359 Piano Pedagogy (2)

Continuation of 358. Significant attention paid to developing writing skills. Pre: 358 or consent.

MUS 360 Music in Film (3)

Lecture investigating the role of music in narrative film, and developing critical skills through close study of films and their music. Understanding styles and techniques of film music within larger aesthetic trends and historical contexts. Pre: 106 or consent. (Once a year)

MUS 362 Curtain Up! Broadway Musicals, Then and Now (3)

Traces the history of the Broadway musical in a survey of works from the mid-1800s through the recent “Hamilton” phenomenon, and explores their developmental process, structure, and sociocultural, religious, and political contexts. Pre: 106 or consent. (Cross-listed as THEA 362)

MUS 364 Superstars: A History of Musical Celebrity (3)

Explores how the cultural phenomenon of celebrity has impacted musicians and composers from antiquity to the present. Pre: 106.

MUS 370 Music in Modern America (3)

Varieties of music, including jazz and other popular forms; relevant antecedents. Pre: sophomore standing; freshmen with consent only.

MUS 381 Counterpoint (3)

Form, texture, and style in music literature from Renaissance to present. Formal analysis and writing. Contrapuntal textures and forms. Pre: 286.

MUS 382 Form and Analysis (3)

Form, texture, and style in music literature from Renaissance to present. Formal analysis and writing. Larger forms with various textures; recent contemporary approaches to continuity. Pre: 265, 266, and 286.

MUS 383 Orchestration (3)

Basic principles of scoring for orchestra and band; instrumental ranges, timbres, transpositions; transcribing or composing for band, orchestra, and chorus. Pre: 286 or consent.

MUS 386 Theory and Practice of Jazz Improvisation (2)

Development of an improvising technique through analysis and performance practice. For instrumentalists only. Pre: 285 and 287.

MUS 399 Directed Study (V)

Limited to majors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or a minimum GPA of 3.0 in music. Pre: consent.

MUS 400 Topics in Music (V)

Topics in history, literature, theory, applied music, music education, and ethnomusicology; for music majors. Consult department for topics and specific dates. Repeatable up to twelve credits. Pre: 281 and appropriate lower division music courses; or consent.

MUS 407 Music Cultures of the World (3)

Folk, popular, and art music from major regions of the world, with emphasis upon Asia and the Pacific, representative styles and regional characteristics. Pre: junior standing or consent.

MUS 410 (Alpha) Ensembles (1)

Performance of literature for ensembles and performing groups of various sizes and kinds; (B) Hawaiian chorus; (C) University Chamber Singers; (D) piano-vocal collaboration; (E) composer-performer collaboration; (F) chamber music; (G) guitar; (K) jazz; (M) contemporary music; (N) theater music; (O) percussion; (P) digital and electronic musical arts; (Q) piano-instrumental collaboration; (R) saxophone choir. Repeatable unlimited times, repeatable five times for (R). A-F only for (E), (Q), and (R). MUS majors only for (E). Pre: 2 credits of 289, or 4 credits of 232, or consent for (E); audition or consent for all other alphas. (Spring only for (R))

MUS 411 (Alpha) Ethnic Music Ensembles II (1)

Performance of literature for ensembles and performing groups of various sizes and kinds, (B) Hawaiian; (C) Japanese; (D) Chinese; (E) Korean; (F) Okinawan; (G) Philippine; (I) Asian; (J) Tahitian. Repeatable unlimited times except for (J), repeatable eight times for (J). Pre: 311 in same section or consent.

MUS 412 Hula/Chant Ensemble II (2)

Ancient style. Pre: 312 or consent. (Cross-listed as DNCE 412)

MUS 413 Hula/Chant Ensemble III (2)

Ancient style; hâlau protocol. Repeatable nine times. Pre: 412. (Cross-listed as DNCE 413)

MUS 414 University Concert Choir (1)

Performance of choral literature from all style periods throughout the world. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: choral experience or consent.

MUS 415 Opera Workshop (V)

Opera in performance. Styles and characterizations. Performance of scenes and one complete work. Repeatable unlimited times. MUS majors only. Pre: upper division standing or consent.

MUS 416 (Alpha) University Symphony Orchestra (1)

Performance of orchestra literature, including major works for chorus and orchestra, opera and dance; (B) symphony (4.5 hours); (C) chamber orchestra. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: audition or consent.

MUS 417 University Javanese Gamelan (1)

Performance of jogja and solo gamelan traditions; Ujon-Ujon, Wajang Kulit, Wajang Wong. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: 311H or consent.

MUS 419 (Alpha) University Band (1)

Performance of literature, including works by contemporary composers. (B) wind ensemble; (C) symphonic band; (D) concert band; (E) marching band; (F) drumline, color guard, leadership. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: audition or consent. D

MUS 420 (Alpha) Music Literature Lab (2)

Problems of style and interpretation and their implications in performance. Inquiry with laboratory performance. (B) solo voice; (C) piano. Repeatable one time. Pre: consent. A-F only for (C).

MUS 421 Musical Theatre (3)

Essential training in skills required to perform in musicals. Students present scenes from musical comedies for criticism and review. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: one of 231B, THEA 321, THEA 322, or consent; and/or audition. (Cross-listed as THEA 421)

MUS 422 Piano Repertoire (1)

Focused study on a specific area of piano literature. Extensive score study, analysis, performance practices, technique and listening lists will be studied. A-F only. Pre: 2 semesters of 232C or consent. Repeatable five times, up to six credits. (Alt. years)

MUS 423 Keyboard Skills I (2)

Practical keyboard applications including transposition, keyboard harmonization, figured bass, improvisation, score reading and sight reading. A-F only. Pre: 282 and 2 semesters of 232C, or consent. (Alt. years)

MUS 424 Keyboard Skills II (2)

Continuation of 423. A-F only. Pre: 423 or consent.

MUS 425 Wind Band Literature (2)

Historical survey and analytical study of wind band literature, with particular attention to significant works for winds from the 1700s to the present. Repeatable one time. A-F only. Pre: 265 and 266. (Alt. years: fall)

MUS 432 (Alpha) Applied Music, Western (3)

For music majors. Individual instruction in solo vocal or instrumental performance at the senior level. Representative works. Weekly repertoire laboratory required. Full recital required for completion of this performance level. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) organ; (G) classical guitar; (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) double bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) French horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion; (Z) other. Repeatable for three semesters. A-F only. Pre: two semesters of 332 and advancement by board examination.

MUS 440 Music, Industry, and Society (3)

History of U.S. music and recording industry. How industry relates to economy as a whole, and how it reflects broad patterns and trends in American culture and society. Pre: upper division standing or consent. (Cross-listed as HIST 471)

MUS 441 Scoring Techniques for Films (3)

Aspects of scoring original music for films. Use of small systems, and software production tools. Music production techniques (including Foley and sound effects) and music for television also covered. Repeatable one time. Pre: 341 or consent. (Alt. years)

MUS 450 Contemporary Practices in Music Education (3)

Contemporary practices and issues in music education. For public school and community music contexts. A-F only. Pre: 286 or consent.

MUS 451 Perspectives on K-12 Music Education (2)

Required for K-12 music education majors. Topics include music learning, classroom management, assessment, and national standards. A-F only. MUS ED majors only. Junior standing or higher. Pre: 250, 286, 288, and EDEP 311; or consent. (Fall only)

MUS 452 Advanced String Pedagogy (2)

Study of intermediate to advanced techniques and pedagogical approaches to violin, viola, cello, and double bass in both individual and class settings. A-F only. Pre: 157 or consent. (Alt. years: spring)

MUS 454 Music in Special Education (3)

Designed for music educators, elementary, and special education majors or musicians interested in understanding and preparing to use music with special education students. Will be offered both as a campus and online course. A-F only. Pre: 250, or 253, or 354, or 355, or 356; or consent.

MUS 457 Asian and Pacific Music in Education (3)

Musical concepts in songs, dances, and instrumental music of Asia, Hawai‘i, and other Pacific Islands, appropriate for K–12. Pre: 250, or 253, or 354, or 355, or 356, or consent.

MUS 459 Vocal Pedagogy (3)

Scientific studies of vocal mechanism; application to techniques of singing. Pedagogical methods for individual voice instruction; participation in applied music teaching. Pre: 286 and 288.

MUS 461 (Alpha) Eras of Western Music History (3)

Changing styles and forms in periods of European art music from 500 A.D. to the present. (B) medieval; (C) Renaissance; (D) Baroque; (E) Classic; (F) Romantic; (G) 20th century. Repeatable one time for different alphas. Pre: 265 and 266, or consent.

MUS 462 (Alpha) Studies in Western Music History (3)

(B) music of the United States. Pre: 265 and 266, or consent.

MUS 463 (Alpha) Topics in Music Literature (3)

(B) symphonic music; (C) concerto; (D) chamber music; (E) choral music; (F) solo song; (G) wind band literature; (H) guitar literature. Repeatable one time for different alphas. Pre: 265 and 266, or consent.

MUS 464 Opera (3)

Historical study from Monteverdi to present. Pre: 265 and 266, or consent.

MUS 467 Music and Ethics (3)

Studies music’s roles in religious traditions and politics, as identity formation, and music’s relationship with lyrics in a variety of forms. Readings approach these issues from the question of ethics. A-F only. Pre: 265 and 266, or consent. (Once a year)

MUS 469 Chinese Music and Sound Culture (3)

Situates the Chinese musical sound in the interdisciplinary field of sound culture. Students will learn to read music literature and listen to historical sounds critically and to analyze aspects of Chinese sound culture. (Cross-listed as THEA 469)

MUS 472 Sound Systems of World Musics (3)

Music-theoretical study of sound organization as defined by various cultures and development of aural analysis in world musics. Pre: junior standing or consent.

MUS 477 History of Rock and Roll (3)

An examination of rock and roll from various perspectives including economics, regionalism, freedom of expression. Pre: upper division standing or consent.

MUS 478 (Alpha) Musical Cultures (3)

The study of a musical culture area. (B) Hawai‘i; (C) China; (D) Japan; (E) Korea; (F) Indonesia; (G) Philippines; (H) India; (I) Polynesia; (P) Africa; (Q) other. Repeatable one time for different alphas. Pre: junior standing or consent. ((H) Cross-listed as ASAN 478)

MUS 479 Topics in Ethnomusicology (3)

Problem-oriented cross-cultural investigation of music and music organization. Pre: junior standing or consent.

MUS 484 Composition for Music Majors (1)

Original composition; specific approaches to creative writing. Intended for music majors not majoring in composition. Repeatable one time. MUS majors only. A-F only. Pre: 286 and 288.

MUS 485 Intermediate Practicum in Music Composition (V)

Creative writing beginning with smaller forms. Repeatable unlimited times. MUS majors only. Pre: 286 and 288, or consent.

MUS 487 Advanced Practicum in Music Composition (3)

Creative writing in larger forms. Composition majors only. Repeatable one time. Pre: 485 or consent.

MUS 488 Contemporary Techniques (2)

Theoretical techniques in music of the 20th and 21st centuries; emphasis on writing as the synthesis of concepts. Investigation of important stylistic movements. Pre: 286 or consent.

MUS 495 Senior Project (1)

Capstone project designed by student, who must find and work with faculty advisor before enrolling. Also subject to advance approval by departmental committee. Repeatable one time. A-F only. Pre: senior standing and consent.

MUS 565 Western Music History Review (3)

Online course surveys representative composers, musical styles, and genres from the Western tradition. Repeatable one time. Pre: graduate standing and consent or departmental approval.

MUS 600 (Alpha) Seminar (3)

Selected problems in (B) composition; (C) ethnomusicology; (D) music literature; (E) performance repertory; (F) music education; (H) theory. Repeatable nine times. Pre: graduate standing or consent; also 661 for (D) and (E).

MUS 601 Advanced Topics in Music (V)

Advanced topics in history, literature, theory, applied music, music education, and ethnomusicology; some in intensive modular format. Repeatable nine times. MUS majors only. Pre: appropriate lower division music courses or consent and graduate standing.

MUS 610 Advanced Ensemble (1)

Projects in study and performance. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent.

MUS 625 Advanced Conducting (V)

Conducting instrumental and choral groups. Repeatable three times, up to 12 credits. Pre: instructor consent.

MUS 626 Advanced Conducting (2)

Continuation of 625.

MUS 631 (Alpha) Applied Music, Western (V)

For nonmajors or music majors in secondary performance fields. Individual instruction in solo vocal or instrumental performance at an advanced level. (B) voice; (C) piano; (D) organ; (E) conducting; (F) recorder; (G) guitar; (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) double bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) french horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion; (Z) other. Each alpha repeatable five times, up to 12 credits. MUS majors only, for majors in secondary performance fields. A-F only. Pre: consent.

MUS 635 (Alpha) Graduate-Level Applied Music (3)

For students accepted for MMus in performance. Individual instruction in solo vocal or instrumental performance at graduate performance level. Representative works. (B) voice; (C) piano; (E) conducting; (G) guitar; (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) double bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) French horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion; (Z) other. Repeatable three times for (E), repeatable two times for all other alphas. MUS majors only for (E) and (G). Graduate students only for (E). A-F only for (E) and (G).

MUS 636 (Alpha) Graduate Recital (V)

For students accepted for MMus in performance. Individual instruction in solo vocal or instrumental performance at graduate level; full recital required. (B) voice; (C) piano; (E) conducting; (G) guitar (3 cr.); (H) violin; (I) viola; (J) cello; (K) bass; (M) flute; (N) oboe; (O) clarinet; (P) bassoon; (Q) saxophone; (R) trumpet; (S) French horn; (T) trombone; (U) tuba; (X) euphonium; (Y) percussion. Repeatable two times for (G); repeatable up to six credits per alpha for all other alphas. MUS majors only. Graduate students only for (E). A-F only.

MUS 649 College Level Teaching Practicum (1)

Practical experience teaching at the college level. Examination of elements for successful college teaching. Repeatable two times. MUS majors only. Graduate students only. A-F only. Pre: consent.

MUS 651 Foundations of Music Education (3)

Music and music education in their philosophic, aesthetic, social, historical, and psychological dimensions. Pre: graduate standing and consent.

MUS 652 Introduction to Research in Music Education (3)

Introduction to research techniques in music education, including topic selection, literature review, and presentation of information in written form. A-F only. MUS majors only. Graduate students only. Pre: 651 (with a minimum grade of B-)

MUS 653 Music Curriculum Theory and Design (3)

Procedures for planning, teaching, evaluating, and administering music programs in elementary, secondary, and higher education. Evaluation of current programs; procedures for change. Pre: graduate standing and consent.

MUS 655 Music in Childhood Education (3)

Principles and programs in teaching music to children in early childhood settings and elementary school. Curriculum development, analysis of research, and current approaches. Pre: 353 or 354, teaching experience, and graduate standing.

MUS 657 World Musics in Undergraduate Education (2)

Concepts and materials at junior college and undergraduate levels. Preparation for structuring and teaching courses in non-Western musics. Pre: graduate status in music and 107 or 407 (or concurrent).

MUS 659 Seminar in College Music Teaching (3)

Examines components of good teaching, adult learning theories, course organization, methodologies, evaluation, and other music issues. For students planning a college teaching career in music. Pre: consent.

MUS 660 (Alpha) Studies in Music Literature (3)

Detailed study by chronological period. (B) medieval; (C) Renaissance; (D) Baroque; (E) Classic; (F) Romantic; (G) 20th century. Repeatable in different alphas. Pre: 661 or consent.

MUS 661 Bibliography and Library Resources in Music (3)

Basic materials and techniques; includes retrieval techniques from online computer catalog. MUS majors only. Pre: graduate standing or consent.

MUS 670 (Alpha) Regional Music (3)

Musical content and historicosocial context of principal musical traditions. (B) Asia; (C) Oceania. Repeatable nine times. Pre: consent.

MUS 678 (Alpha) Advanced Problems in Ethnomusicology (3)

(B) transcription of music performance; (C) movement analysis; (D) other. Pre: consent.

MUS 680 (Alpha) Studies in Music Theory (3)

(B) stylistic counterpoint to 1700; (C) stylistic counterpoint from 1700; (D) advanced analysis; (E) comparative theory; (F) history of theory; (G) contemporary techniques and resources; (H) atonal analysis and set theory; (I) Schenkerian analysis. Pre: 286 and graduate standing.

MUS 685 Intercultural Composition (3)

Examination of compositional approaches, techniques, and characteristics of works with East Asian influences in Western concert settings. Composing idiomatically for East Asian instruments. Repeatable one time. MUS majors only. Graduate students only. A-F only. Pre: graduate standing or consent.

MUS 687 Masters Composition Practicum (3)

Original composition in all forms. Masters-level composition students only. Repeatable five times. A-F only. Pre: consent.

MUS 695 Plan B Master’s Project (V)

Independent study for students working on a Plan B master’s project. A grade of Satisfactory (S) is assigned when the project is satisfactorily completed. A maximum of 3 credits may be earned in MUS 695. Graduate standing in music education or music composition. A-F only.

MUS 699 Directed Work (V)

Reading and research in ethnomusicology, musicology, music education; reading and practice in theory, composition, or performance. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent of chair and department chair.

MUS 700 Thesis Research (V)

Repeatable unlimited times.

MUS 701 (Alpha) Topics in Music (3)

Advanced topics in musicology; theory, ethnomusicology, and music education. (B) psychology of music; (C) research in music education; (D) research methods in musicology; (E) advanced diction for singers. Repeatable in different alphas. A-F only. Pre: appropriate to topic or consent.

MUS 702 Seminar for Doctoral Students (V)

Selected topics centering on areas pertinent to the student’s degree needs and research interests. Repeatable nine times, up to 12 credits. A-F only. Pre: admission to PhD program in music or consent.

MUS 750 (Alpha) Seminar in Music Education (3)

Selected problems in music education. (B) childhood; (C) adolescence/adults; (D) major issues. A-F only. Pre: graduate standing and consent.

MUS 787 Doctoral Composition Practicum (3)

Original composition in all forms. Doctoral-level composition students only. Repeatable five times. A-F only. Pre: consent.

MUS 800 Dissertation Research (V)

Repeatable unlimited times. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Pre: candidacy for PhD degree and consent of dissertation chair.