ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
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MUA, MUE, MUS (Music)
MUA 100-126 Primary Instrument (2 or 4)
Private lessons
in voice, composition, conducting, studio, applied theory, and selected
instruments. Two credits involve one half-hour lesson per week; four credits
involve one-hour lesson per week. Students are required to participate in juries
at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every
semester.)
MUA 100 Accordion
MUA 101 Applied Theory
MUA 102 Baritone/Euphonium
MUA 103 Bassoon
MUA 104 Clarinet
MUA 105 Composition
MUA 106 Cornet
MUA 107 Conducting
MUA 108 Flute
MUA 109 French Horn
MUA 110 Guitar
MUA 111 Harp
MUA 112 Oboe
MUA 113 Organ
MUA 114 Percussion
MUA 115 Piano
MUA 116 Saxophone
MUA 117 String/Electric Bass
MUA 118 Synthesizer
MUA 119 Songwriting
MUA 120 Trombone
MUA 121 Trumpet
MUA 122 Tuba
MUA 123 Viola
MUA 124 Violin
MUA 125 Violoncello (Cello)
MUA 126 Voice
MUA 129 Guitar Class (1)
Class lessons in guitar. May be
repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.)
MUA 130 Piano Class (1)
Class lessons in piano, with
emphasis on learning to read music and understanding the basic fundamentals of
music theory. May be repeated for credit. This class (or MUA 115) is required
until MUA 230 Piano Proficiency is passed with a grade of C- or better. (Offered
every semester.)
MUA 175 Music Convocation (0)
Includes weekly performance
class, all School of Music concerts and recitals, and special guest artists and
speakers. Required of all music majors each semester and of music minors for
four semesters. Pass/Fail. (Offered every semester.)
MUA 230 Piano Proficiency (0)
Required at the end of the
sophomore year. Must be passed with a minimum of C- as one of the prerequisites
to formal acceptance into any music degree program. Concurrent enrollment in MUA
130 or MUA 115 required. (Offered every semester.)
MUA 271 Sound Recording Technology I (Lecture and Lab)
(4)
Basic studio performance, engineering, and recording. Hands-on
instruction and experience with recording and mix-down procedures, using current
skills and technology, and introduction to competency in the field of recording
and sound engineering. Prerequisite: Accepted music majors and minors only, or
permission of the instructor. (Offered every fall.)
MUA 272 Sound Recording Technology II (Lecture and Lab)
(4)
Continued development of studio production techniques and
skills. Considerable time with actual recording sessions using 14-16 track
digital recording will be provided. Discussion pertaining to topics from text
such as studio acoustics, miking techniques, signal processing equipment and
studio session procedures. Prerequisite: MUA 271. (Offered every spring.)
MUA 327 Advanced Conducting (2)
Continuation of MUS 326.
Private instruction and experience in advanced conducting for choral and
instrumental groups. Rehearsal techniques, score analysis, instruments and
ranges, and vocal specifics of child/adolescent voices. Practical application of
conducting skills through ensemble directing in the student's area of emphasis.
Prerequisite: MUS 326. (Offered every semester.)
MUA 351-354 Instrumental Techniques and
Pedagogy
Instruction in methods of playing and teaching each
instrument.
MUA 351 Brass Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
Instruction
in methods of playing and teaching the various instruments of the brass family.
Exploration of various pedagogical techniques and literature used in current
public and private instruction (including techniques and information useful for
church instruction and ensembles). Discussion of important topics related to
effective brass playing and teaching in school and church settings. (Offered
every other fall.)
MUA 352 Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
Instruction
in methods of playing and teaching the various instruments of the woodwind
family. Exploration of various pedagogical techniques and literature used in
current public and private instruction (including techniques and information
useful for church instructions and ensembles). Discussion of important topics
related to effective woodwind playing and teaching in school and church
settings. (Offered every other spring.)
MUA 353 String Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
Class lessons
in playing and learning how to teach violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Exploration of various pedagogical techniques and literature used in current
public and private instruction (including techniques and information useful for
church instruction and ensembles). (Offered every other fall.)
MUA 354 Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
Class
lessons in performing on, and teaching snare drum, timpani, drum set and other
orchestral and "pop" membrane percussion instruments; mallet keyboard
instruments including marimba and xylophone, and various accessory and "world
percussion" instruments. Emphasis will be placed on worship application in each
of these instrument families. (Offered every other spring.)
MUA 355 Improvisational Techniques (1)
An introduction to
improvisation with a focus on the development of ability to improvise simple and
creative melodies (voice and melodic instruments), harmonic progressions
(keyboard and guitar), and rhythmic accompaniments in both traditional and
multicultural idioms. Particular emphasis is given to improvisation in blues,
jazz, black gospel, worship team, and praise band venues. (Offered every other
spring.)
MUA 371-472 Advanced Sound-Recording Technology (Lecture and Lab)
I-IV
Applied lessons for students taking the Bachelor of Arts in
Music - Sound Recording Technology.
MUA 371 Advanced Sound Recording Technology I (Lecture and Lab)
(4)
An in-depth and intensive guided hands-on experience of the
subject areas overviewed in MUA 271 and MUA 272 and an extended series of
training and personal experience into the increasingly used area of digital
audio emphasizing multi-track recording. Prerequisite: MUA 272 (Offered every
fall.)
MUA 372 Advanced Sound Recording Technology II (Lecture and Lab)
(4)
This semester features an extended series of training and
personal experience into the increasingly used area of digital recording
emphasizing computer multi-track recording, using the most popular system in the
industry, Pro Tools. Prerequisite: MUA 371 (Offered every spring.)
MUA 471 Advanced Sound Recording Technology III (Lecture and Lab) (4)
The semester is designed to complete the skill and knowledge level
of the audio engineer student. It provides and emphasis in live sound
engineering. Recording projects will include 24-32 digital tracks and experience
in mastering with a continuing experience and training using computer
multi-track recording system - Pro Tools. Prerequisite: MUA 372 (Offered every
fall.)
MUA 472 Advanced Sound Recording Technology IV (Lecture and Lab)
(4)
This semester is designed to complete the skill and knowledge
level of the audio engineer student. It provides instruction and training in
electronics, troubleshooting, simple equipment repair and business aspects.
Recording projects will include 24-32 digital tracks and experience in mastering
with a continuing experience and training using computer multi-track recording
system - Pro Tools. The semester concludes with an in-depth study of additional
audio engineering skills in the areas of Speech and Voice-Overs, Dialogue
Recording and Production, News and Sports Audio, Internet Audio Production,
Sound Design and Sound Effects. Prerequisite: MUA 471 (Offered every
spring.)
MUE 100-120 Ensemble (1)
Most ensembles are by audition.,
Auditions are held the first two days of classes. May be repeated for credit.
(Offered every semester unless otherwise noted.)
MUE 100 University Women's Choir
MUE 101 University Choir
MUE 102 University Wind Ensemble
MUE 103 Chamber Orchestra
MUE 104 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
MUE 105 Mainstream (Instrumental Jazz)
MUE 106 Flute Ensemble (Offered as interest dictates.)
MUE 107 Music Theatre/Opera Workshop
Class sessions are
predominantly preparations for performance of solo and ensemble scene excerpts
from musical theatre and/or opera. Class sessions will include music rehearsal,
vocal coaching, basic acting, stage movement, and auditioning
techniques. (Offered every other fall.)
MUE 108 Vocal Chamber Ensemble (Offered as interest dictates.)
MUE 109 Chamber Ensemble (Offered as interest dictates.)
MUE 114 Handbell Ensemble
MUE 113-120
Other ensembles are listed in the course
schedule as dictated by student interest and availability. (Offered as
interest dictates.)
MUS 110 Musical Perspectives (3)
Hands-on music using
instruments such as the guitar and baritone ukulele as the key to exploring
aesthetic and artistic values of all the arts in the broader context of human
joy and responsibility. Introduction to representative styles in both western
and non-western musics. Cross-listed as HUM 110. (Offered every semester.)
MUS 111 Basic Musicianship (2)
Fundamentals of melody
and rhythm; key signatures, meter signatures, tempo, pitch, intervals, and
scales; vocal and keyboard performance, and reading and writing music. This
course is required for those not ready for MUS 112 Music Theory I as
demonstrated by the Music Theory Entrance Exam. Minimum of a C- required for
entrance into MUS 112 and MUS 113. This course counts only as elective credit
toward the music major. (Offered every fall.)
MUS 112 Music Theory I (3)
Comprehensive musicianship
through hearing, performing, analyzing, and composing; musical melody, rhythm
(including simple and compound meter), and diatonic harmony, including chord
function and progression. Special emphasis on use of mathematical reasoning.
Prerequisites: MUS 111 with a minimum of a C- or passing grade on the Music
Theory Entrance Exam. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 113 required. (Offered every
spring.)
MUS 113 Sight-Singing and Ear Training I (1)
This course
is the first semester of a four-semester sequence required of all music majors.
Students will work in the areas of melody, harmony, sight singing, and rhythm in
a systematic pedagogy to develop aural skills and competency with sight singing
and ear training materials. Prerequisites: MUS 111 with a minimum of a C-, the
ability to sight-read four parts on the keyboard, and acceptance as a music
major or minor. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 112 required. (Offered every
spring.)
MUS 210 Computers in Music (2)
Use of personal computers
in teaching, performing, composing, and editing music; computer fundamentals and
literacy; computer-assisted instruction; choosing hardware and software; use of
Musical Instrument Digital Interface; and attention to technology as it relates
to the future of humanity. (Offered every semester.)
MUS 212 Music Theory II (3)
Continuation of MUS 112.
Melody, harmonization of melodies and melodization of harmonies, four-part
diatonic harmony, including voice leading, seventh chords, elementary
modulation, and secondary dominant and leading tone functions. Special emphasis
on use of mathematical reasoning. A passing grade of C- required. Prerequisites:
MUS 112 and MUS 113 with a minimum of a C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 213
required. (Offered every fall.)
MUS 213 Sight-Singing and Ear Training II (1)
Correlated
with MUS 212. Laboratory experience includes keyboard and computer usage.
Passing grade of C- required. Prerequisites: MUS 112 and MUS 113 with a minimum
of a C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 212 required. (Offered every fall.)
MUS 214 Music Theory III (3)
Continuation of MUS 212.
Comprehensive musicianship in common-practice styles including advanced rhythm,
melodic writing, chromatic harmony, form, and analysis. Includes original
composition of a four-movement sonata with sonata-allegro, variation,
minuet/trio, and rondo forms. A passing grade of C- is required. Prerequisites:
MUS 212 and 213 with a minimum of a C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 215
required. (Offered every spring.)
MUS 215 Sight-Singing and Ear Training III (1)
A
continuation of MUS 213. Prerequisites: MUS 212 and MUS 213 with a minimum of a
C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 214 required. (Offered every spring.)
MUS 312 Music Theory IV (3)
Continuation of MUS 214.
Comprehensive musicianship in historical perspectives including ancient,
common-practice, and modern styles. Survey of 16th and 18th century
counterpoint, advanced developments in common-practice styles, jazz, and
20th/21st century techniques. A passing grade of C- required. Prerequisites: MUS
214 and 215 with a minimum of a C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 313 is
required. (Offered every fall.)
MUS 313 Sight-Singing and Ear Training IV
(1)
Continuation of MUS 215. Prerequisites: MUS 214 and MUS 215 with
a minimum of a C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 312 required. (Offered every
fall.)
MUS 316 Eighteenth Century Counterpoint (2)
Stylistic
study of the primary contrapuntal forms of the eighteenth century, including
analysis and composition. (Offered as interest dictates.)
MUS 323 History of Music I (3)
Historical study of the
music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods of music history through
readings, viewing scores, listening, and studying stylistic characteristics of
representative compositions. on the study of the music is integrated with
concurrent historical developments in government, politics, economics,
geography, science, literature, painting, and philosophy. (Offered every
fall.)
MUS 324 History of Music II (3)
Historical study of the
music of the Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music history,
including representative non-Western music through readings, viewing scores,
listening, and studying stylistic characteristics of representative
compositions. on the study of the music is integrated with concurrent historical
developments in government, politics, economics, geography, science, literature,
painting, and philosophy. (Offered every spring.)
MUS 325 Singer's Diction and Literature (2)
An
introduction to and a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet,
and its direct application to the English, Italian, German, French and Spanish
languages for the purpose of correct pronunciation in singing. Required for all
music performance majors with vocal emphasis. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 326 Conducting (2)
Conducting gestures and technique,
musical terminology and markings, language pronunciation, and rehearsal
procedures for choral and instrumental groups; leadership, communication, and
discipline in choral and instrumental groups from elementary to adult. (Offered
every fall.)
MUS 327 Literature of Primary Instrument (2)
Required of
all music performance majors with exception of vocal emphasis majors, who should
take MUS 325. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 328 Choral Methods and Literature (2)
Administration,
organization, curriculum selection, and teaching of choral music in schools and
churches. Working effectively with administrators and teachers. Analysis of the
choral experience, rehearsal techniques, diction, language (IPA), basic
musicianship, and performance practices. The development of a choral tone, voice
classification, and group vocal training. Verbal and nonverbal techniques of
communication to increase teaching effectiveness. Survey of choral musical
styles and repertoire. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 329 Instrumental Methods and Literature
(2)
Administration, organization, curriculum selection, and teaching
of instrumental music programs in churches and schools. Analysis of the
instrumental experience, rehearsal techniques, basic musicianship, and
performance practices. Verbal and nonverbal techniques of communication to
increase teaching effectiveness. Survey of instrumental musical styles and
repertoire. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 330 General Music Methods and Literature
(2)
Administration, organization, and teaching of general music
programs in schools. Analysis of experiences, curricula, and methods for
teaching young voices and for using classroom instruments to build comprehensive
musicianship. The use of inter- and intra-disciplinary studies, music within the
arts, and the arts within culture. In-depth examination of Orff, Kodaly,
Dalcroze, Suzuki, and combined approaches. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 341 Music in Worship and Ministry I: Hymnology in Church History
(3)
Critical examination of music, lyric poetry, and biblical
literature as it relates to Christian worship. Historical, musical, and
theological development of psalmody and hymnody from Old Testament worship to
the present. Particular emphasis on music in contemporary worship and ministry.
(Offered every other fall.)
MUS 342 Music in Worship and Ministry II: Philosophical and Practical
Development (3)
Continuation of MUS 341. Music in Worship and
Ministry II integrates music and the Christian faith by developing thoughtful
Christian perspectives accompanied by the development of practical skills and
tools necessary for music ministry. This course builds on the historical
perspectives provided in MUS 341, with a particular emphasis on developing a
solid philosophical and theological basis for the use of music in worship, and
worship planning through the myriad expressions of worship extant in the church
today. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 360 Half Recital (1)
A half-hour recital
demonstrating a proficiency and basic level of mastery of performance skill on a
primary instrument or voice. The recital should include appropriate performance
practice covering a range of important musical styles and periods. Permission of
applied music instructor is required. (Offered every semester.)
MUS 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent
investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for
credit. (Offered as needed.)
MUS 404 Music, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
(3)
Musical education within aesthetic, extra-aesthetic, and
artistic dimensions as it relates to the entire school music curriculum K-12,
including school music performances. Special emphasis on classroom management,
lesson planning, methods, and curricular materials in general music, including
teaching comprehensive music skills through the use of classroom instruments and
other media (Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze approaches). Methods and curricula used
for middle and secondary school instruction in subjects outside of the school
music program. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 410 World Music (3)
An exploration of world music
styles and cultures. Emphasis is given to distinctive musical styles of India,
the Far East, sub-Saharan Africa, and Indian America as well as to world musics
of the Americas and Europe that grow out of the interaction with the western
tradition. (Offered every other fall.)
MUS 411 Scoring and Arranging (2)
The study of technical
capabilities and notation for instruments and voices, individually and in
ensembles including band, jazz band, orchestra, and choir. Emphasis is given to
developing technical mastery in writing for the instruments of the ensemble
alone and in combination including such skills as transcribing, arranging, and
score and part preparation and reading using the tools of current music
technology. (Offered every other spring.)
MUS 424 Pedagogy of Primary Instrument (2)
Methods and
teaching techniques for music performance majors. Prerequisite: Two years of
college instruction on primary instrument or permission of the instructor.
(Offered every other fall.)
MUS 426 Music Business (2)
Church and secular music
industries; careers in the music business, including church organist or music
director, music publishing, retail stores, recording industry, teaching, and
performance. (Offered as interest dictates.)
MUS 450 Music Ministry Internship (1)
A practical
observation, study, and application of the use of music in worship and the
ministry of music in the local church. The internship will be guided by the
instructor and mentored by a staff member of the sponsoring church. A minimum of
one hundred hours is required. (Offered every semester.)
MUS 460 Full Recital (1)
One-hour instrumental or vocal
recital demonstrating mastery of performance skill. The recital should include
appropriate performance practice covering a range of important musical styles
and periods. Permission of applied music instructor. (Offered every
semester.)
MUS 470 Senior Thesis (2)
A senior thesis covering the
aesthetic, historical, and psychological bases of music and their integration
with the Christian faith. Minimum of 25 pages with oral defense. (Offered every
semester.)
MUS 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent
investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for
credit. (Offered as needed.)
MUS 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation
and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated for credit.
(Offered as needed.)
MUS 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and limited
preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of students, laboratory
preparation, and assisting in the preparation and grading of examinations.
Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.)
