Music (MUS)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MUS 5500, 5501, 5502 Selected Topics (1-3 credit hours per course)
 A detailed investigation of a specialized topic of interest and importance. The area of investigation should be a topic not covered in regularly offered courses in the School of Music or an advanced section for intensive study.
 
MUS 5510-6647 Private Instruction in Performance (1)
Individual studies in performance are a vital part of any music curriculum. The graduate student in music education or conducting should, upon consultation with his/her adviser, elect to study in the areas most consistent with his/her personal needs and career goals. For the secondary school teacher, this may involve deeper exploration of instruments he/she does not play well. For the prospective junior college or college teacher, it will involve further study of his/her principal performing area. Graduate study in performance is through private instruction only. The student will be required to take at least two hours of performance instruction in his/her program of studies.
 
MUS 5510 - 6647 Private Instruction (1 credit hour per semester)
5510              Violin
5511              Viola
5512              Cello
5513              String Bass
5514/6614      Piano
5515/6615      Organ
5516/6616      Voice
5517/6617      Clarinet
5518/6618      Oboe
5519/6619      Flute
5520/6620      Bassoon
5521/6621      Saxophone
5522/6622      Trumpet
5523/6623      Horn
5524/6624      Trombone
5525/6645      Euphonium
5526/6646      Tuba
5527/6647      Percussion
5528              Guitar
 
MUS 5543 History of the Band in the United States (3)
  The history of the band in this country from the early military bands through town, industrial, church, professional, circus, fraternal, school, and college bands.
MUS 5553 Techniques and Literature of Brass Instruments (3)
  A study of the techniques of all the brass instruments, the use of extant methods and literature for developing these techniques, and their applicability in individual and group public school teaching situations.
MUS 5554 Literature and Techniques of Sacred Music (3)
  A comprehensive survey of materials and methods for use in sacred choral music programs.
MUS 5562 Arranging for Band and Chorus (3)
  This course covers arranging for football shows, concert work, special vocal and instrumental groups. Study of ranges, voicing, and balance. Short-cuts and techniques in reproducing parts.
MUS 5571 Music for ECE and Elementary School (3)
  A study of the materials and planning techniques for music in grades P-6. Singing, listening, movement, instrument playing, and creative activities will be explored. Multicultural elements, observation, teaching experiences, and practical application of ideas will be included.
MUS 5582 Choral Techniques (3)
  This course focuses on organizational and rehearsal procedures, choral tone, diction, and choral literature.
MUS 5584 Band Techniques (3)
  A study of rehearsal techniques, band pageantry, jazz band, instrument repair and music literature for band.
MUS 6600 Instrumental Seminar (1)
  This course covers rehearsal, evaluation and performance of band literature. Two semesters required of all instrumental music majors.
MUS 6601 Choral Performance Seminar (1)
  A study of the rehearsal, evaluation and performance of choral literature. Two semesters required of all choral music majors.
MUS 6605 Advanced Music Technologies (3)
  An advanced study of the applications of microcomputers for the music educator in the modern school music program.
MUS 6606 The Repertoire of the Band (3)
  An intensive study of music for the band, including an historical overview and intensive score study of representative works.
MUS 6607 Literature and Techniques for the Beginning Band (3)
  A selective survey of materials for beginning instrumental music programs. Techniques will be presented for recruiting and retaining students. Performance, listening, and analysis will be included.
MUS 6608 Literature and Techniques for Volunteer School and Community Choruses (3)
  A study of music and methods for working with school, church, and community choral groups. Emphasis on materials suitable for performers with little previous training or experience.
MUS 6609 Choral Literature (3)
  A comprehensive survey of music for the choral medium.
MUS 6610 Woodwind Instruments and Their Literature (3)
  A study of teaching techniques and materials for the bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone.
MUS 6611 Materials and Techniques for the Intermediate Band (3)
  A comprehensive survey of the literature for the intermediate band program. Criteria for selecting and evaluating methods will be developed and new approaches to instruction presented.
MUS 6612 Techniques for Modern School Band (3)
  An intensive study of the administration, materials, organization, and teaching techniques of school instrumental music programs.
MUS 6613 Strategies for Performance Preparation (3)
  The investigation and diagnosis of the five elements that constitute an outstanding musical performance: tone, intonation, rhythm, technique, and interpretation. Emphasis will be placed upon teaching and achieving the style, phrasing, balance, dynamics, nuance, agogics, note leading, and interpretative articulation.
MUS 6614-6647 Private Instruction in Performance (1)
Private instruction in performance. Students in the conducting program will be required to take two hours of performance instruction.
6614     Piano
6615     Organ
6616     Voice
6617     Clarinet
6618     Oboe
6619     Flute
6620     Bassoon
6621     Saxophone
6622     Trumpet
6623     Horn
6624     Trombone
6645     Euphonium
6646     Tuba
6647     Percussion
 
MUS 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in Area of Music (1- 3 credit hours per course)
A study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of problems must be approved by the student’s adviser, instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate Director of the Graduate School. Study should contribute to student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.
 
MUS 6631 Advanced Conducting I (3)
  A study and conducting of a sequence of music which provides opportunities for appropriate skill development. Students will be evaluated and assigned materials suitable for their area of specialization. Choral students will work individually with the Director of Choral Activities, and instrumental students will work individually with the Director of Bands in addition to regular class lectures.
MUS 6632 Advanced Conducting II (3)
  Selection, study, and conducting of specific repertoire in preparation for an individual conducting recital (MUS 6633). Individualized study and research of a coherent group of compositions appropriate for a performance. Choral students will work individually with the Director of Choral Activities, and instrumental students will work individually with the Director of Bands in addition to regular class lectures.
MUS 6633 Conducting Recital (1)
  Graduate students in conducting, upon completing MUS 6631 and 6632, with the approval of their adviser and conducting mentor, will present and conduct a 30-minute recital with an appropriate vocal or instrumental ensemble. The performance will be videotaped for post-recital evaluation and final approval by the graduate conducting faculty.
MUS 6635 Pedagogy of Music History, Theory and Musicianship (3)
  A study relating musical historical and theoretical concepts to the secondary school performance and general music class. Consideration of separate music theory and appreciation classes as secondary level subjects. Study of the concept of comprehensive musicianship as a point of departure for the modern music education curriculum.
MUS 6636 Conducting and Score Analysis Techniques (3)
 

A concentrated study of conducting patterns, gestures, and techniques. Score study through the coordinated application of music theory and history. Special emphasis will be placed on interpretation and the development of aural analysis skills.

MUS 6637 The Heritage of the March (3)
  A historical and analytical survey of marches for the concert band. Marches for groups of all ability levels will be presented and discussed. Performance, listening and historical background will be included.
MUS 6650 Band Adjudication (3)
  An intensive study of concert, marching, jazz band, and solo-ensemble adjudication and the requirements leading to certification.
MUS 6662 Advanced Instrumental Arranging (3)
  A study of advanced arranging and scoring concepts for instrumental ensembles. Study of contemporary harmony, voicing, scoring methods, and their applications to various ensemble groupings.
MUS 6670 Practical Band Instrument Repair (3)
  This course covers the maintenance, repair and supervision of equipment used by modern music educators. Exploration of industry guidelines and evaluation of financial restraints on music programs. System and rationale for evaluating equipment will be developed.
MUS 6691 Research and Evaluation in Music Education (3)
  A study and evaluation of a variety of research methods, types of reporting, analysis of standardized tests and construction of teacher-made tests. Required of all graduate music majors.
MUS 6695 Thesis (3)
  Three hours may be applied toward fulfilling degree requirements when approved by the student’s adviser and the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.
MUS 6696 Practicum (1-3 credit hours)
  Supervised experiences related to instruction in music education. Application of skills, concepts and principles acquired in previous courses will be emphasized.

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