MUSC1000 Music Seminar 0 s.h.
Required attendance at regularly scheduled recitals, concerts, and special music programs. A corequisite of all applied music courses for Music majors and Music minors. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC1210 Music Theory I 3 s.h.
Encompasses the study of diatonic chords in major and minor keys, principles of voice leading, root position part writing, harmonic progression, triads in first and second inversions, cadences, and dominant seventh chords. Prerequisites: Grade of 70 or higher on Music Theory Placement Exam or successful completion of MUSC1200 Fundamentals of Music with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite (for Music Majors only): MUSC1230 Aural Theory I. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC1250 Survey of Music Literature 3 s.h.
Introduction to the history of western art music, providing the basic terminology, styles of composition, listening skills, and learning techniques required to understand classical music. Focus on the western art music tradition, specifically from antiquity through the twentieth century. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC1220 Music Theory II 3 s.h.
Continuation of Music Theory I. Topics covered include non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominants chords, secondary leading-tone chords, modulation, mode mixture, the Neapolitan chord, and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUSC1210 Music Theory I and MUSC1230 Aural Theory I with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: (for Music Majors only): MUSC1240 Aural Theory II. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC1260 Music History I 2 s.h.
Detailed examination of music from the beginnings of Western Civilization through the conclusion of the Baroque period. Emphasis is placed on developing listening skills. Goal 2b, 7 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
+ MUSC2310 Music in the Church 3 s.h.
Study of music in worship from antiquity through the Christian Reformers of Luther, Calvin into the Twenty-First Century of multiple genres of expression. A multi-denominational exploration including the song history of Community of Christ. Also explores hymn and praise song composition. Goal 2b, 3, 10 (Goal 3A or 3C or 10 Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
+ MUSC2340 Conducting I 1 s.h.
Study of conducting patterns and fundamental techniques including entrance, release, cue, dynamics, and tempo change. Prerequisite: MUSC1220 Music Theory II with a grade of C or better. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC2400 Music History II 2 s.h.
Study of music from the Classical through the Romantic periods, with attention to the evolution of styles and forms during these eras. Emphasis is placed on listening to examples of the music studied. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
+ MUSC3240 Conducting II 1 s.h.
Continuation and application of Conducting I skills with one-half emphasis on choral conducting applications and one-half emphasis on instrumental conducting applications. Prerequisite: MUSC2340 Conducting I with a grade of C or better. Goal 6 (Goal 6 Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
+ MUSC3270 Brass and Percussion Methods and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
For music education students. Methods of teaching brass and percussion instruments and development of a minimal playing proficiency on each. Survey of materials for both private and class instruction. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
+ MUSC3280 String Methods and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
For music education students. Methods of teaching string instruments and development of a minimal playing proficiency on each. Survey of materials for both private and class instruction. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
+ MUSC3290 Woodwind Methods and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
For music education students. Methods of teaching woodwind instruments and development of a minimal playing proficiency on each. Survey of materials for both private and class instruction. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
+ MUSC3400 Vocal Methods and Pedagogy 2 s.h.
Basic principles and practical methods underlying the teaching of singing to individuals and/or groups. Prerequisite: MUSC1410 or MUSC1750. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
** Applied Keyboard: (MUSC1510 Organ, MUSC1530 Piano) 1-2 s.h.
Individual instruction (private lessons) with emphasis on developing skills, improving technique, and learning repertoire. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
** Applied Instruments (MUSC1610 Brass, MUSC1630 Percussion, MUSC1650 Strings, MUSC1670 Woodwinds) 1-2 s.h.
Individual instruction (private lessons) with emphasis on developing skills, improving technique and learning repertoire. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
** MUSC1750 Applied Voice 1-2 s.h.
Individual instruction (private lessons) in vocal technique, performance, and repertoire. Emphasizes the study of English, American, and Italian art songs and arias. Vocal seminar is required. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
** Advanced Applied Keyboard (MUSC3510 Organ, MUSC3530 Piano) 1-2 s.h.
For students who have had four semesters of lower division applied music study on the specific instrument. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
** Advanced Applied Instruments (MUSC3610 Brass, MUSC3630 Percussion, MUSC3650 Strings, MUSC3670 Woodwinds) 1-2 s.h.
For students who have had four semesters of lower division applied music study on the specific instrument. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
** MUSC3750 Advanced Applied Voice 1-2 s.h.
Advanced individual instruction (private lessons) in vocal technique, performance, and repertoire. Emphasizes the study of arias and art songs in a variety of languages. For students who have had four semesters of MUSC1750. Vocal seminar required. May be repeated for credit. (Applied music fee.) Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC0100 Chamber Singers .5 s.h.
Vocal chamber ensemble of sixteen to twenty-four singers selected on the basis of voice quality, musicianship, blend, and sight-singing ability. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC0200 University Chorus .5 s.h.
Study, preparation, and performance of a wide range of choral repertoire for Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble and mixed chorus with performances both on and off campus. The University Chorus is open to all members of the campus community who have a love of singing, a desire and ability to make a contribution to the ensemble. An audition is not required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC0400 The Graceland Orchestra .5 s.h.
Study, preparation, and performance of a wide range of orchestral literature. Performances on and off campus. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
# MUSC0600 Jazz Ensembles .5 s.h.
Emphasis will be given to jazz interpretation and improvement of improvisational skills. Performs on and off campus. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
MUSC0700 Symphonic Band .5 s.h
Offered spring semester. Emphasis on significant traditional and modern music. Presents two on-campus concerts, occasional area concerts, and concert tour every other spring. Auditions required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
# MUSC0800 Chamber Ensemble Performance .5 s.h.
The study and performance of music through participation in a small ensemble. Regularly scheduled rehearsals and public performance. May be repeated. Consent of Instructor required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
Advanced Ensemble Music
MUSC3140 Chamber Singers .5 s.h.
Participation on a leadership level in Chamber Singers. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Four semesters of participation in Chamber Singers. Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC3150 Graceland Choir .5 s.h.
Participation on a leadership level in Concert Choir or University Chorus. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Four semesters of participation in either University Chorus or Concert Choir. Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC3160 Graceland Orchestra .5 s.h.
Study, preparation, and performance of a wide range of orchestral literature. Performances on and off campus. Audition required. Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC3180 Jazz Ensemble .5 s.h.
Participation on a leadership level in one of the college music ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Four semesters of participation in the same ensemble. Goal 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC3190 Symphonic Band .5 s.h.
Participation on a leadership level in one of the college music ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Four semesters of participation in the same ensemble. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
# MUSC3130 Advanced Chamber Ensemble Performance .5 s.h.
Participation on a leadership level in a small ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor required. Goal 2b, 3 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
MUSC2350 Musics of the World 3 s.h.
Explores the musical history of the planet's diverse human communities. Music is not one universal language but a group of languages that express, shape and record human experience. An intensive study of how music works within the social and cultural context including a specific examination of indigenous music of West Africa, Latin America, China, Indonesia, and Japan. Goal 2b, 3, 7 (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 4 Catalog 0910+)
MUSC1200 Fundamentals of Music 2 s.h.
Introduction to fundamentals of music to develop understanding and skill in music notation and musical language. Topics covered include music notation, rhythm, meter, intervals, scales, key signatures, treble and bass clef, and triads. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)
MUSC1230 Aural Theory I 1 s.h.
Sight singing and dictation of diatonic scales, intervals, triads, rhythmic groups, harmonic function, and tonal melodies. Prerequisite: Grade of 70 or higher on Music Theory Placement Exam or successful completion of MUSC1200 Fundamentals of Music with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite (for Music Majors only): MUSC1210 Music Theory I. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC1240 Aural Theory II 1 s.h.
Continuation of Aural Theory I. Sight singing of tonal melodies, canons, and part music, treble, bass, and C-clefs. Dictation of tonal and chromatic melodies, rhythmic groups, harmonic intervals, and two- and four-part harmony. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC1210 Music Theory I with grade of C or higher. Corequisite: MUSC1220 Music Theory II. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC2120 Piano Class for Proficiency 1 s.h.
Designed to aid students who need further study to pass the piano proficiency requirement. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Music major status and consent of instructor. (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC1120 Introduction to Music Technology 1 s.h.
Introduction to the use of computers in music production, music notation, and music education. Basic software and concepts in educational and music technology will be emphasized. Sources, selection, evaluation, creation, and implementation of electronic media for the musician and music educator will be covered. Prerequisite: Declared Music major. Corequisite: MUSC1210 Music Theory I and MUSC1230 Aural Theory I. (Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC2100 Form and Analysis 1 s.h.
Study of form in music, this course covers music literature drawn principally from, but not limited to, the baroque through classical eras. Analysis of phrases, periods, binary and ternary forms, and rondo, sonata-allegro, and concerto. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUSC1220 Music Theory II. (Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC3220 Post Tonal Theory/History 3 s.h.
Study of the techniques of 20th-century compositions and investigation of composition practices, such as impressionism, atonalilty, serialism, aleatory or chance music, and electronic music all placed within their historical context. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUSC2100 Form and Analysis and MUSC2410 Music History III.
MUSC2360 Jazz History 3 s.h.
Introduction to various jazz styles and performers through the listening, discussion, and lecture of important and representative musical works from each of these periods. A significant focus will be on the relationship between the music and social and economic forces of the 20th Century. (Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)
MUSC0300 Concert Choir .5 s.h.
Study, preparation, and performance of a wide range of choral music, a cappella and accompanied, sacred and secular. Concert Choir performs both on and off campus, and is the major touring choir. Audition required. Goal 2b (Goal 3A or 3C Catalog 0809+)(Goal 2A Catalog 0910+)