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undergraduate bulletin index

updated 8/15/2006

Tayloe Harding, Dean
Andrew D. Gowan, Associate Dean
Robert S. Pruzin, Director of Undergraduate Studies

Professors
Reginald Bain, D.M., Northwestern University, 1990
William H. Bates, D.M., Indiana University, 1978
Christopher B. Berg, M.M., Peabody Conservatory, 1977
James K. Copenhaver, M.M.Ed., Morehead State University, 1971
Jerry L. Curry, Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1969
Ronald A. Davis, D.M.A., University of Southern California, 1984
Samuel O. Douglas, D.M.A., Louisiana State University, 1972
Charles L. Fugo, D.M., Indiana University, 1973
Andrew D. Gowan, D.M.A., University of South Carolina, 1987
Tayloe Harding, D.M., Northwestern University, 1984
Robert Jesselson, D.M.A., Rutgers University, 1990
Clifford L. Leaman, D.M.A., University of Michigan, 1988
Bert Ligon, M.M., University of North Texas, 1988
Rebecca S. Nagel, D.M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1987
Dorothy K. Payne, Ph.D., Eastman School of Music, 1974
Donald C. Portnoy, D.M.A., Peabody Conservatory, 1972, Ira M. Koger Professor of Fine Arts
Robert S. Pruzin, M.M., Catholic University of America, 1974
William B. Terwilliger, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 1990
Larry D. Wyatt, Ph.D., Florida State University, 1974

Associate Professors
A. Keith Amstutz, D.M.E., University of Oklahoma, 1970
Gail V. Barnes, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1998
Walter E. Cuttino, M.M., University of Cincinnati, 1982
Bradley W. Edwards, D.M.A., Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Conservatory of Music, 1999
Julie B. Hubbert, Ph.D., Yale University, 1996
T. Scott Price, D.M.A., University of Oklahoma, 1996
John Fitz Rogers, D.M.A., Cornell University, 1996
Wendy Hicks Valerio, Ph.D., Temple University, 1993
W. John Williams, M.M., North Texas State University, 1961

Assistant Professors
Craig Butterfield, M.M., University of North Texas, 2002
Joseph Eller, M.M., Louisiana State University, 1995
Constance Gee, D.M.A., University of Maryland, 2001
D. Scott Herring, M.M., Northwestern University, 1997
Peter Kolkay, D.M.A., Yale University, 2005
Lynn R. Kompass, D.M.A., University of Michigan, 2002
Carol J. Krueger, D.M.A., University of Miami, 2000
Jeremy S. Lane, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2003
Marina Lomazov, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 2000
Tina Milhorn, D.M.A., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 2004
David A. O'Shields, D.M.A., University of South Carolina, 2000
Ellen Douglas Schlaefer, M.F.A., 1980, Catholic University of America
Helene Tintes-Schuermann, M.M., University of Minnesota, 1991
Donna Shin, M.M., New England Conservatory, 1999
Jacob Will, M.M., University of Cincinnati, 1982

Visiting Assistant Professor
Joseph Rackers, D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 2004

Distinguished Professors Emeriti
John Kenneth Adams, M.M., Yale University, 1959
Manuel Alvarez, Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1980
John Alden Bauer, D.M.L., Florida State University, 1969
Richard Conant, Ph.D., University of Texas (Austin), 1977
Laury Christie, M.A., University of Missouri, 1960
Gene Ferguson, M.M., Louisiana State University, 1955
Gordon R. Goodwin, D.M.A., University of Texas, 1969
Robert Douglas Graham, M.M., University of Texas, 1973
Donald N. Gray, D.M.A., Northwestern University, 1972
James A. Hall, M.M.E., North Texas State University, 1969
Constance G. Lane, D.M.A., Louisiana State University, 1979
William J. Moody, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1965
Luise E. Peake, Ph.D., Columbia University, 1968
Roger Pemberton, M.M., Indiana University, 1961
Fred W. Teuber, Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1963
Robert L. Van Doren, M.A., Columbia University, 1941

Emeriti Faculty
George B. Lane, D.M.A., University of Texas, 1975
Nell J. Sins, Ed.D., University of Georgia, 1976


Degrees Offered

The University of South Carolina offers two undergraduate degrees in music: the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Music degree with emphases in performance, theory, composition, jazz studies, music education-choral, and music education-instrumental.

The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Through the Bachelor of Music program in music education, the School of Music participates in the teacher education programs of the University which are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The School of Music also participates actively in South Carolina Honors College.

Entrance Requirements

All applicants to the School of Music must audition on their principal instrument or voice. Admission to any specific degree is dependent on the qualifying audition. A student who wishes to enter the School of Music from another college on the Columbia campus must be in good standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. A student who wishes to enter the School of Music from another USC campus must fulfill one of the following:

1. Be in good standing, meet the admission requirements for a baccalaureate degree on the Columbia campus, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
2. Be in good standing and have completed 30 semester hours with a GPA of 2.00 or higher on a USC campus.
Transfer applicants from regionally accredited colleges and universities are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.25 (on a 4.00 scale) on all college-level courses attempted. If fewer than 30 semester hours of college-level work have been attempted, the applicant must meet both transfer and freshman entrance requirements.

General Requirements

Applied Music for the Music Major. A qualifying audition is required prior to registration in applied music courses. Students who do not qualify for entrance into the music major sequence (MUSC 111 or 211) in their primary performance area will be placed into the MUSC 101 level. Students may study at the MUSC 101 level in their primary area for a maximum of two semesters. If, at the final examination of the second semester in MUSC 101, the area faculty finds that a student does not meet the performance standard to enter the music major sequence (MUSC 111 or 211), the student will be removed from the school.

All candidates for degrees in music must continue individual instruction in their primary performance area until the applied music requirements have been satisfied. All assignments of students registered in applied music courses to actual instructors/professors are determined by the dean of the School of Music. As part of the applied study, students are required to attend concerts and perform at the School of Music seminars. The number of credit hours of applied music is determined by the chosen curriculum.

Piano Proficiency. All students except those for whom piano or organ is the major applied area are required to pass a piano proficiency examination. Specific requirements for this examination are listed in the School of Music's Handbook for Undergraduate Students. Normally students enroll in group piano to prepare for the proficiency examinations, but students who enter the University with piano skills can take the examination at the end of any semester. For many students the study of piano will begin in group piano and progress later to private study.

Attendance. Enrollment in a course obligates the student not only for prompt completion of all work assigned but also for punctual and regular attendance and for participation in whatever class discussion may occur. It is the student's responsibility to keep informed concerning all assignments made. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, do not absolve the student from this responsibility. Absence from more than 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions, whether excused or unexcused, is excessive and the instructor may choose to exact a grade penalty for such absences.

Regulations for attendance at ensemble rehearsals and performances are different from regulations for class attendance. Members of ensembles are expected to be present at every rehearsal and performance unless excused. Regulations pertaining to jury examinations, ensemble participation, recitals, seminar attendance and other related matters are published in the School of Music's Handbook for Undergraduate Students.

Progression Requirements

Acceptance as a music major does not guarantee progression to the upper division. To remain in a degree program offered by the School of Music, a student must make satisfactory progress toward the degree. A student who fails to make satisfactory academic progress may be placed on academic probation or removed from the school. This includes satisfactory progress in the applied music sequence. In addition, all students in the school are subject to the regulations on probation, suspension, and readmission in the "Academic Standing" section of the "Academic Regulations" chapter of this bulletin. At the end of the sophomore year, each student's progress toward completion of lower-division requirements will be evaluated.

Upper Division. To be admitted to the upper division, students must meet the following criteria:
1. completion of piano proficiency requirements;
2. completion of the sightsinging and ear training sequence (MUSC 117, 118, 217, 218);
3. completion of the music theory sequence (MUSC 115, 116, 215, 216);
4. for music education majors, completion of the Music Education Practicum (MUED 200);
5. for Bachelor of Music students, approval of the applied jury to progress to upper-division courses (MUSC 311 or 411), as appropriate to the chosen degree program;
6. completion of at least 60 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in MUSC and MUED courses and 2.00 in all courses.

Graduation

In order to be eligible for graduation, students in the School of Music must meet all course requirements, be in good standing, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on all MUSC and MUED courses, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on all work attempted at USC. The last 30 semester hours must be completed in residence at the University, and at least half of the hours in the student's major courses and in the student's minor courses must be taken at the University. For further information on this and other University regulations, see the "Academic Regulations" chapter of this bulletin.

Advisement

Every music major will be assigned an advisor in the school, who will consult with the student throughout the college career. Students must see their academic advisors at least once each semester for assistance in planning their academic program. No student will be allowed to complete the registration process without an advisement form approved by an assigned faculty advisor.

It is the responsibility of each student to understand and complete all degree requirements. The student's major advisor is responsible for interpreting and applying major, minor, and cognate requirements. When special problems arise, the student may consult the director of undergraduate studies.

Right of Petition

A student may seek relief from academic standards and regulations by appealing to the Scholastic Standards and Petitions Committee of the School of Music. Information on procedures may be obtained from the music studies office.

Career Development

The School of Music aims to complement academic advising by assisting music students in clarifying career directions. Students are encouraged to begin the process of career planning as early as possible. Career counselors are available in the University Career Center to assist students in gaining an understanding of their own interests, values, abilities, and personalities, the nature of a liberal arts education and the related marketable skills, and the numerous career opportunities available for music majors. In addition, students are encouraged to complement their academic studies with career-related work experience such as internships, cooperative education, part-time work experience, or volunteer work.

Special Opportunities

Performance Certificate. The performance certificate is awarded by the School of Music to graduating music students not completing the Bachelor of Music in performance to recognize outstanding individual performance as demonstrated through public recitals. Regulations are described in the School of Music's Handbook for Undergraduate Students.

Independent Study. The school endorses the use of departmental independent study courses to further students' intellectual pursuits in alternative ways. Before students may register for an independent study course, they must present a completed independent study contract which has been approved by the instructor selected for the independent study project, the major advisor, and the dean. No student may apply more than 15 hours of independent study credits toward the degree. Unless approved as a part of the major, minor, or cognate, independent study courses will be graded only on a Pass-Fail basis. A grade point average of 2.50 or greater is required to enroll in independent study courses.

Courses for the Nonmusic Major

Many courses in music may be taken as electives toward other University degrees. Such courses include those in music appreciation, music history and literature, music theory, group piano and voice, and private lessons. Membership in large performing organizations such as the choirs, bands, and orchestras may also be used for elective credit. All students of the University are invited to participate in the musical organizations.

Private lessons in applied music are available to nonmusic majors on a limited basis through audition. Approval from the School of Music is necessary prior to registration. Interested students should contact the director of undergraduate studies for information about auditions.

Minor in Music. The minor in music requires a three credit prerequisite (MUSC 115), 10 credits of core requirements, and eight credits chosen from music electives. Consultation with the undergraduate director in the School of Music is required.

The following courses may be used to satisfy the cognate requirements of undergraduate degrees offered by other schools and colleges on the USC campus: MUSC 115, 116, 145, and all MUSC and MUED courses numbered 200 and above.

Curricula

The curricula established for all baccalaureate degrees awarded by the school include a set of courses that fulfill general education requirements, a set of courses that comprise a departmental major and related courses, and several hours of elective courses. Except for courses used in meeting the Bachelor of Arts cultural awareness requirement, a course may be used to fulfill only one requirement.

General Education Requirements. Degree candidates in the School of Music must satisfy all general education requirements as specified in the chosen degree. These requirements are designed to provide students with a broad experience in the liberal arts and sciences and opportunities to develop intellectual skills in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, as well as competence in written and oral communication.

Each student must complete the specified number of hours or attain the desired level of achievement in the groups of courses outlined below. Note that the credit hours required in these groups vary somewhat between the B.A. and B.M. degrees. In planning the course of study during the first two years, a student should give precedence to courses that satisfy the general education requirements. Students must complete ENGL 101 and 102 within the first 60 semester hours of work in order for these courses to be credited toward graduation.

Major Requirements. Every degree candidate in the school must successfully complete a major program of study that meets the major requirements of the program. A minimum grade of C is required for any course submitted for fulfillment of major requirements; this includes all MUSC and MUED courses.

Course requirements in applied music include the following minimum levels of applied study: performance, and jazz studies--four semesters at the lower-division level and four semesters at the upper-division level; music education, theory/composition--four semesters at the lower-division level and two semesters at the upper-division level; B.A.--six semesters at the lower level. The number of required credits in applied music is determined by each degree program.

Teacher Preparation Program. The School of Music participates in the University's teacher preparation programs. The Bachelor of Music degree with emphases in music education-choral or music education-instrumental is the approved course of study for students who plan to be certified as K-12 music teachers.

Double Major. Music students who wish to pursue a second major or double degree must receive the approval of the dean of music and the dean of the college in which the other major or degree is offered. Additional information may be found under "Academic Regulations" in this publication.

Cognates. In addition to satisfactorily completing all courses in the major field of study, a student in the Bachelor of Arts program must also satisfactorily complete a minimum of 12 hours in advanced courses related to but outside the major, as prescribed by the school.

The cognate is intended to support the course work in the major. Cognate courses may be drawn from one or more departments, depending on the individual interests and requirements of the student as judged by the student's advisor. A cognate differs from a minor in that the courses must be above prerequisite level and may be distributed over more than one subject area. All cognate courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. For cognate course offerings in other departments or colleges, consult the appropriate section of this bulletin.

Minors. In place of the cognate a student in the Bachelor of Arts program may choose a minor consisting of at least 18 credit hours of prescribed courses. The subject area of the minor may be related to the major.

The minor is intended to develop a coherent basic preparation in a second area of study. It differs from the cognate inasmuch as the courses must be concentrated in one area and must follow a structured sequence. Interdisciplinary minors can be designed with the approval of the dean.

Courses applied toward general education requirements cannot be counted toward the minor. No course may satisfy both major and minor requirements. All minor courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. For descriptions of specific minors, students should see appropriate sections of the bulletin and their academic advisors.

Electives. Electives toward credit hour requirements for all degrees in the School of Music must be in academic subjects. No courses of a remedial, developmental, or vocational nature may be applied as credit toward a degree in the School of Music. To encourage the student to select electives that will broaden the educational background and to study subjects that might otherwise be neglected, use of the Pass-Fail option is allowed on elective courses.

Degree Requirements

Additional information is available in the "Academic Regulations" chapter of this bulletin, the School of Music's Handbook for Undergraduate Students, or from the Office of Music Studies.

Bachelor of Arts

(120 hours)

1. General Education Requirements (32-41 hours)

Writing
ENGL 101, 102 (6 hours)
Must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Foreign Languages: Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required (0-9 hours)

History
European: HIST 101 or 102 (3 hours)
American: HIST 111 or 112 (3 hours)
History other than American or European (3 hours)

Numerical and Analytical Reasoning (6 hours)

Natural Sciences (8 hours)

Philosophical Reasoning
Course in philosophy, excluding PHIL 110, 111 (3 hours)

2. Distribution Requirements (21 hours)

Humanities
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Literature (200 or higher) (3 hours)
Courses selected from African-American studies, English (282 or higher), fine arts (should include one from MUSC 544, 555, 557, or 560-564), foreign languages and literatures, history, WOST 111, philosophy (except 110, 111, 511), religious studies (6 hours)

Social Sciences (9 hours)
At least two fields must be represented by courses selected from anthropology, economics, geography, government and international studies, WOST 112, psychology, sociology

3. Cultural Awareness Requirements (9 hours)

Students must complete the specified number of courses in each of these areas but may use these courses to satisfy other degree requirements except where specifically restricted. A minimum of three courses, with at least one course from each of the following:

1. a course treating in some specific way the culture of the student's foreign language
2. a course in North American studies (excluding HIST 111, 112)
3. a course in a culture other than American or Western European.

4. Major Requirements (49 hours)

MUSC 115, 116, 117, 118, 215, 216, 217, 218 (16 hours)
MUSC 353, 354 (6 hours)
Applied Music courses (12 hours)
MUSC 100, 100L (1 hour)
Ensembles (8 hours)
Electives (6 hours; MUED 155, 156, or demonstration of piano proficiency is required; students whose primary medium is voice must complete MUSC 278)

5. Cognate or Minor (12-18 hours)

6. Electives (nonmusic) (0-6 hours)

Bachelor of Music (Emphases in Performance, Theory, Composition, or Jazz Studies)

(128 hours)

1. General Education Requirements (38 hours)

ENGL 101, 102 (6 hours)
Numerical and Analytical Reasoning (6 hours)
Arts and Sciences (curriculum I) (12 hours; must include 3 hours in history and 3 hours in fine arts other than music)
Natural Sciences (7-8 hours)
Nonmusic electives (6-7 hours; must include demonstration of proficiency in one foreign langage equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course)

2. Major Requirements (90 hours)

Performance Emphasis (90 hours)
Primary concentration in applied music (usually 32 hours)
MUSC 100, 100L (1 hour)
MUSC 115, 116, 117, 118, 215, 216, 217, 218 (16 hours)
MUSC 353, 354, and one from 544, 555, 557, or 560-564 (9 hours)
MUSC 518 or 525 (3 hours)
Theory, history, and literature electives (6 hours; students must complete the literature course[s] in applied area when available)
Conducting (2 hours)
Ensembles (8 hours)
Electives (13 hours; MUED 155, 156, or demonstration of piano proficiency is required; students whose primary medium is voice must complete MUSC 278, 578, 579; students must complete a pedagogy course in applied area when available)
For Bachelor of Music candidates with an emphasis in performance, a half recital is required in the junior year and a full recital is required in the senior year.
Piano Pedagogy Option
Music electives must include MUSC 573, 573L, 574, 574L, 575L (12 hours)
Piano Accompanying Option
Music electives must include MUSC 268, 269 and 3 courses chosen from MUSC 543, 545, 549, 578, 579 (12 hours). Foreign language requirement is satsified through successful completion of FREN 122, GERM 122, or ITAL 122 with a grade of B or higher.

Composition Emphasis (90 hours)
MUSC 115, 116, 117, 118, 215, 216, 217, 218 (16 hours)
MUSC 353, 354, and 564 (9 hours)
Applied music courses (12 hours)
MUSC 100, 100L (1 hour)
Music history and literature electives (3 hours)
Conducting (2 hours)
MUSC 316, 416 (6 hours)
MUSC 515, 518 or 525, and 529 or 530 (9 hours)
MUSC 336 and 539 (6 hours)
MUSC 516 (12 hours)
Ensembles (8 hours)
Electives (6 hours; MUED 155, 156, or demonstration of piano proficiency is required)

Theory Emphasis (90 hours)
MUSC 115, 116, 117, 118, 215, 216, 217, 218 (16 hours)
MUSC 353, 354, and two from 544, 555, 557, or 560-564 (12 hours)
Applied music courses (12 hours)
MUSC 100, 100L (1 hour)
Music history and literature electives (3 hours)
Conducting (2 hours)
MUSC 316, 416 (6 hours)
MUSC 515, 518, 525, 529, and 530 (15 hours)
MUSC 336, technology elective (6 hours)
Ensembles (8 hours)
Electives (9 hours; MUED 155, 156, or demonstration of piano proficiency is required)

Jazz Studies Emphasis (90 hours)
Primary concentration in applied music (20 hours)
MUSC 219, 220, 329, 330 (12 hours)
MUSC 100, 100L (1 hour)
MUSC 115, 116, 117, 118, 215, 216, 217, 218 (16 hours)
MUSC 353, 354, and one from 544, 555, 557, or 560-564 (9 hours)
MUSC 319, 320 (6 hours)
MUSC 140 (3 hours)
MUSC 518 or 525 (3 hours)
MUSC 520 or 524 (3 hours)
Conducting (2 hours)
Ensembles (8 hours)
Electives (7 hours; MUED 155, 156, or demonstration of piano proficiency is required)
For Bachelor of Music candidates with an emphasis in jazz studies, a half recital is required in the junior year and a full recital is required in the senior year.

Bachelor of Music (Emphases in Music Education-Choral or Music Education-Instrumental)

(132 hours)

1. General Education Requirements (38 hours)

ENGL 101, 102 (6 hours; must be passed with a grade of C or higher)
Numerical and Analytical Reasoning (6 hours)
Arts and Sciences (curriculum I) (12 hours; must include 3 hours in history and 3 hours in fine arts [should include one from MUSC 544, 555, 557, or 560-64])
Natural Sciences (7-8 hours)
Nonmusic requirements and electives (6-7 hours: must include demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimal passing grade in the 110 or 121 course or a score of three on a USC foreign language test.)

2. Music Requirements (49 hours)

Applied music (primary instrument) (14 hours)
MUSC 100, 100L (1 hour)
MUSC 115, 116, 117, 118, 215, 216, 217, 218 (16 hours)
MUSC 353, 354 (6 hours)
MUSC 333, 334/335 (4 hours)
Ensembles (8 hours)

3. Music Education Requirements (23 hours)

Courses required for choral emphasis
Applied music (secondary instrument) (8 hours)
MUSC 278, 577 (4 hours)
MUED 104P, 359 (4 hours)
MUED 335L, 465, 465P, 467, 467P (7 hours)

Courses required for instrumental emphasis
MUED 155, 156 (4 hours)
MUSC 125, 129, MUED 165, 465, 466, or 467 (2 hours)
MUED 468, 468P (3 hours)
String majors--MUSC 101; MUED 104, 360, 357, 463, 464, (12 hours)
Wind majors--MUED 105/106, 360, 357, 358, 460 (12 hours)
Percussion majors--MUED 105/106, 357, 358, 460 (11 hours)
MUED electives (1-3 hours)

4. Professional Education Requirements (22 hours)

MUED 200; EDFN 300, EDPY 401, EDTE 402 (10 hours)
MUED 477 (Directed teaching) (12 hours)

Course Descriptions (MUSC)

Applied Music

Courses consist of individual instruction including individualized assignments and regular private instruction and review.
  • 101 -- Secondary Applied Music. (1-2) Repeatable for credit.
  • 102 -- Introduction to Classical Guitar. (1) Study of basic classical techniques, exercises, and repertory. Must be completed with at least a B before acceptance into applied sequence.
  • 111 -- Lower Division Applied Music. (1-3) Repeatable for credit.
  • 211 -- Lower Division Applied Music--Performance Track. (2-4) Repeatable for credit.
  • 311 -- Upper Division Applied Music. (1-3) Repeatable for credit.
  • 411 -- Upper Division Applied Music--Performance Track. (2-4) Repeatable for credit.
  • 501 -- Secondary Applied Music. (1-2) Repeatable for credit.
  • 511 -- Applied Music. (1-2) Repeatable for credit.
Instruments are designated by suffix: A-flute/piccolo; B-oboe/English horn; C-clarinet; D-bassoon; E-saxophone; F-French horn; G-trumpet; H-trombone; I-euphonium; J-tuba; K-percussion; L-harpsichord; N-classical guitar; O-organ; P-piano; R-violin; S-viola; T-violoncello; U-double bass; V-voice; W-service playing; Y-conducting; Z-jazz.

Conducting

  • 333 -- Basic Choral and Instrumental Conducting. (2) (Prereq: MUSC 217) A course in organizing and conducting choral and instrumental ensembles in which basic conducting technique is acquired.
  • 334 -- Instrumental Conducting. (2) (Prereq: MUSC 333, MUSC 218) Emphasis upon advanced baton technique and its application through practical experience with laboratory ensembles
  • 335 -- Choral Conducting. (2) (Prereq: MUSC 333, MUSC 218, MUED 355) Further study of the techniques of choral conducting, principles of group tone production, and interpretative factors.

History and Literature

  • 110 -- Introduction to Music. (3) Perceptive listening and appreciation of musical elements, forms and style periods, including composers' lives, individual styles and representative works. Emphasis on classical music; jazz and American popular music included.
  • 140 -- Jazz and American Popular Music. (3) Development of jazz and American popular music through the study of important soloists, ensembles, arrangers, and composers.
  • 145 -- Introduction to Music Literature. (3) (Prereq: for nonmusic majors: MUSC 110 or consent of instructor) Listening to examples of all style periods and genres of Western music. Analysis of form and other audible style characteristics. Study of major works of the concert repertory.
  • 310 -- Selected Topics. (3) Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of courses by suffix and title. Intended for nonmajors unless otherwise indicated.
  • 353 -- History of Western Music I. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 145) The place of music in Western civilization from the middle ages through the Baroque.
  • 354 -- History of Western Music II. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 353) The place of music in Western civilization from the 18th century to the present.
  • 399 -- Independent Study. (1-3) Contract approved by instructor, advisor and department chair is required for undergraduate students.
  • 543 -- Song Literature. (3) A study of the development of the solo art song, illustrated by major works of the song writers of all major nationalities.
  • 544 -- Topics in Music History. (3) May be repeated for a total of nine credits. Topic for any semester to be announced by suffix and title in the schedule of classes.
  • 545 -- Survey of the Opera. (3) A survey of the literature of Classic, Romantic, and modern opera, with special attention given to the recognition of the best-known works in each school. Recordings. Open to all students as an elective.
  • 546 -- Major Choral Works. (3) Survey of major oratorios, cantatas, and masses.
  • 548 -- Orchestra Literature. (3) Symphony, concerto, tone poem, and other symphonic works from the Classic, Romantic, and modern repertory. Changing concepts of orchestration.
  • 549 -- Survey of Chamber Music. (3) The literature for small instrumental ensembles from the Baroque era to the present. The string quartet, divertimento, keyboard-accompanied sonata, etc.
  • 553 -- History of Western Music. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 145 or consent of instructor) A study of music and its place in Western civilization from the middle ages through the Baroque .
  • 554 -- History of Western Music. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 145 or consent of instructor) A study of music and its place in Western civilization from the 18th century to the present .
  • 555 -- World Music. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 110 or equivalent) Rhythms, scales, forms, and instrument types basic to all music. European and American folk song, African and Native American tribal music, Asian music.
  • 557 -- American Music. (3) Survey of the music composed in the United States from the colonial period to the present. The influences of European, African, Indian, and South American musical styles.
  • 558 -- Piano Literature I. (3) Standard piano literature including major masterpieces from 1700 to 1850. Emphasis on instrumental and stylistic developments, and historical and theoretical background for interpreting the literature of the piano.
  • 559 -- Piano Literature II. (3) Standard piano literature including major masterpieces from 1850 to present . Emphasis on instrumental and stylistic developments, and historical and theoretical background for interpreting the literature of the piano.
  • 560 -- Renaissance Music. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 353, 354) Western music from ca. 1300 to the early Baroque; vocal and instrumental forms, national schools, and performace practices.
  • 561 -- Music of the Baroque. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 353, 354) Music from 1600 to 1750, including Monteverdi and Schutz through Handel and Bach.
  • 562 -- Music of the Classical Period. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 353, 354) The works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven; the music of their predecessors and contemporaries; the characteristics of the Viennese classical style.
  • 563 -- Romantic Music. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 353, 354) The music of the 19th and early 20th centuries; the relationship of music to other arts in works such as Schubert's songs, Wagner's drama, and Berlioz' program symphony.
  • 564 -- Music of the 20th Century. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 353, 354) Music from 1900 to the present; major trends in contemporary music.
  • 585 -- Organ Literature I. (3) Organ literature and registration from antiquity to 1750.
  • 586 -- Organ Literature II. (3) Organ literature and registration 1750 to the present .
  • 587 -- Repertories of Lute, Vihuela, and Guitar. (3) (Prereq: admission to upper division guitar study) Solo literature for plucked, fretted instruments from the Renaissance into the 20th century. National styles, traits, and technical innovations included.

Miscellaneous

  • 100 -- Recital Class. (0) Required attendance for music majors at recitals and seminars. Graded S or U.
  • 100L -- Recital Class Laboratory. (1) Introduction to the literature and styles of western music. Not auditable.
  • 219 -- Jazz Improvisation I. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 120) Application of aural and theoretical skills in selected jazz repertory.
  • 220 -- Jazz Improvisation II. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 120) Application of aural and theoretical skills in selected jazz repertory.
  • 268 -- Keyboard Harmony and Sight Reading Laboratory. (1) Functional keyboard skills in sight reading, harmonization, transposition, and improvisation.
  • 269 -- Beginning Piano Accompanying. (1; repeatable for credit) (Prereq: MUSC 268) Approaches to specific problems in vocal and instrumental accompanying; supervised accompanying in class.
  • 278 -- Introduction to Singer's Diction. (2) Techniques of pronunciation, phonetics, and international phonetic alphabet as applied to standard vocal repertory. Not auditable.
  • 329 -- Jazz Improvisation III. (3 each) (Prereq: MUSC 220) Application of advanced aural and theoretical skills in selected jazz repertory.
  • 330 -- Jazz Improvisation IV. (3 each) (Prereq: MUSC 220) Application of advanced aural and theoretical skills in selected jazz repertory.
  • 336 -- Introduction to Computer Music. (3) Fundamentals of computer-generated sound. Survey of computer-music research and computer-generated music. Basic techniques for programming a computer to create simple musical compositions.
  • 365 -- An Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques. (3) Basic acoustics; miking techniques; analog tape: recording, editing, mixing and duplication; signal processing.
  • 498 -- Music Practicum. (1) Practicum in performance, teaching, management, and business operations in professional music environments.
  • 500A-Z -- Topics in Performance and Literature. (1-3) Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of courses by suffix and title.
  • 524 -- Jazz MIDI Lab. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 536 or consent of instructor) Experiences in creating jazz and commerical music using current computer, synthesis, sampling, and recording technology.
  • 565 -- Advanced Audio Recording Techniques. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 365 or consent of instructor) Multi-microphone and ambisonic stereo recording techniques; multi-track recording, signal processing and audio production; digital audio. Studio and field experience.
  • 566 -- Fundamentals of Sound Use for Media. {=MART 542} (3) (Prereq: MUSC 565 or consent of instructor) Music for use in media; midi applications and synchronization methods using time code; direct-to-hard-disc tapeless audio recording software.
  • 567 -- Recording Studio Techniques. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 564, 565 or approval of instructor) Technology and techniques in the recording studio including use of equalizers, limiters, reverberators, compressors, the mixing console, multi-track recording, microphone techniques, and basic acoustics related to the instrumental and vocal recording process.
  • 569 -- Intermediate Piano Accompanying. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Approaches to specific problems in vocal and instrumental accompanying; supervised accompanying in class. Advanced work for experienced students.
  • 573 -- Performance Pedagogy I. (3) Basic concepts, techniques and materials for teaching a specific instrument.
  • 574 -- Performance Pedagogy II. (3) Basic concepts, techniques and materials for teaching a specific instrument intermediate studies.
  • 573L -- Pedagogy Laboratory. (2) (Coreq: MUSC 573 or MUSC 574) Directed teaching in laboratory and private settings.
  • 574L -- Pedagogy Laboratory. (2) (Coreq: MUSC 573 or MUSC 574) Directed teaching in laboratory and private settings.
  • 575 -- Directed Teaching in Pedagogy I. (3) Supervised teaching in a performance area.
  • 576 -- Directed Teaching in Pedagogy II. (3) Supervised teaching in a performance area. MUSC 576 may be repeated for credit (6 credits total).
  • 575L -- Pedagogy Laboratory. (2) (Coreq: MUSC 575) Directed teaching in laboratory and private settings.
  • 576L -- Pedagogy Laboratory. (1) Practical experience in preparing lesson plans and teaching theory-performance classes for precollege piano students on electronic and acoustical instruments. May be repeated for credit.
  • 577 -- Vocal Pedagogy. (2) Anatomy and function of the singing voice with practical application to teaching. Not auditable.
  • 578 -- Diction for Singers I. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 278) Techniques of pronunciation for singing in Latin, Italian, and English.
  • 579 -- Diction for Singers II. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 278) Techniques of pronunciation for singing in German and French.
  • 581 -- The Alexander Technique. (3) Theoretical/experimental exploration of major body systems and developmental movements to bring more articulation to the body and more awareness and physical ease in performance. For music and education students.
  • 583 -- Music and Worship. (3) The selection and leadership of music in the church service; music for the rural church; selecting and directing anthems and service music for the nonprofessional church choir; the transition from psalmody to hymnody in the 18th century; the Anglican Chant and the Lutheran Chorale.
  • 584 -- Workshop in Music. (1-3 per registration; 12 maximum) Selected topics in music. May be repeated as topic varies.
  • 588 -- Business of Music. (3) Seminar on the business of music.
  • 589 -- Arts Management. (3) Management techniques for organizations with a musical component such as: orchestra, opera, ballet, artist series.
  • 599 -- Music Business Internship. (1-3) Supervised work experience as approved by area program director. (May be repeated up to 6 credits.)

Musical Organizations

Musical organizations are open to all University students by audition.
  • 123 -- The Marching Band. (1)
  • 124 -- The Symphonic Band. (1)
  • 125 -- University Concert Choir. (1)
  • 126 -- University Orchestra. (1)
  • 127 -- Women's Chorus. (1)
  • 128 -- Men's Glee Club. (1)
  • 129 -- University Chorus. (1)
  • 130A-Z -- Ensemble. (1) Chamber ensembles; special ensembles of instruments and voices.
  • 131 -- Jazz Ensemble. (1)
  • 132 -- Jazz Combo. (1)
  • 133 -- Wind Ensemble. (1)

Theory and Composition

  • 114 -- Basic Skills for Understanding and Writing Music. (3) Practice in basic aural and written musical skills. Concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Open to nonmusic majors. Not for credit toward major requirements in music degrees.
  • 115 -- Introduction to Music Theory. (3) Basic elements of Western music.
  • 116 -- Theory of Tonal Music I. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 115) Tonal organization in music of the 18th and 19th centuries with emphasis on linear and harmonic aspects of diatonic music.
  • 117 -- Sightsinging and Ear Training I. (1) Rhythmic reading, sightsinging, dictation, and other aural and written skills. Two meetings a week.
  • 118 -- Sightsinging and Ear Training II. (1) Continuation of MUSC 117.
  • 215 -- Theory of Tonal Music II. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 116) Continuation of MUSC 116 with addition of chromatic elements.
  • 216 -- Theory of 20th-Century Music. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 215) Study of 20th-century musical styles.
  • 217 -- Sightsinging and Ear Training III. (1) Continuation of MUSC 118.
  • 218 -- Sightsinging and Ear Training IV. (1) Continuation of MUSC 217.
  • 316 -- Music Composition I. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 115 or equivalent experience) Introduction to music composition.
  • 319 -- Jazz Theory I. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 215 or consent of instructor) Introduction to the language of jazz improvisation: rhythms, articulations, style, harmony and melody, forms, simple analysis, chord/scale relationships, ear training and keyboard harmony.
  • 320 -- Jazz Theory II. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 215 or consent of instructor) Introduction to the language of jazz improvisation: rhythms, articulations, style, harmony and melody, forms, simple analysis, chord/scale relationships, ear training and keyboard harmony.
  • 416 -- Music Composition II. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 316) Intermediate level composition class.
  • 515 -- Orchestration. (3) Instrumentation and orchestration; possibilities and limitations idiomatic to specific orchestral instruments and ensemble combinations.
  • 516 -- Composition. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 417 or equivalent experience) Private study in music composition; may be repeated.
  • 518 -- Form and Analysis. (3) Examination of fundamental principles of musical forms; analysis of representative tonal works.
  • 520 -- Studio Arranging and Composition. (3 per registration; 12 maximum) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Instruction and practice in arranging and composing in various jazz and commercial music styles and genres. May be repeated for credit.
  • 523 -- Applications of Music Theory. (3) (Prereq: permission of advisor) Further development of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic skills through analysis, writing, and ear training. Practical uses for theory such as melody harmonization at the keyboard, and vocal and instrumental arranging.
  • 525 -- Post-Tonal Music Theory. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 216) Studies in post-tonal theoretical techniques and analysis.
  • 526 -- Analytical Studies. (3) Analytical techniques applied to music of a particular style, period, or genre. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits. Topic for any semester to be announced by suffix and title in the schedule of classes.
  • 528 -- Seminar in Music Theory. (3) Advanced studies in music theory. Individual projects. Three meetings per week.
  • 529 -- Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint. (3) Analysis and writing in contrapuntal forms with emphasis on the style of Bach.
  • 530 -- Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint. (3) Analysis and writing in contrapuntal forms with emphasis on the style of Palestrina.
  • 537 -- Projects in Computer Music. (1-4) Computer-music research or computer-generated tape composition.
  • 538 -- MIDI Music Production. (3) A course in composition and arranging focusing on MIDI as the central production element.
  • 539 -- Composing with Computers. (3) (Prereq: MUSC 538) An intensive survey of methods used by composers to create musical compositions with the aid of computer technology.
  • 540 -- Projects in Computer Music. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Directed study in computer-music composition or research.

Music Education (MUED)

  • 104 -- Secondary Strings. (1) A-violin; B-viola; C-cello; D-string bass; P-guitar. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.
  • 105 -- Secondary Woodwinds. (1) A-flute; B-oboe; C-clarinet; D-bassoon; P-saxophone. Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.
  • 106 -- Secondary Brass. (1) A-trumpet; B-french horn; C-trombone; D-tuba-euphonium. Fundamentals of playing and teaching brass instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.
  • 155 -- Group Piano. (2) A course for beginning piano students meeting in groups. Emphasis on music reading and elementary techniques. Two meetings and two laboratory periods a week. Repeatable once for credit.
  • 156 -- Group Piano. (2) (Prereq: consent of instructor) A course for beginning piano students meeting in groups. Emphasis on music reading and elementary techniques. Two meetings and two laboratory periods a week. Repeatable once for credit.
  • 165 -- Class Voice (Basic). (2) Elementary courses in singing in which both group and individual techniques are employed. Study of voice production and principles of singing.
  • 166 -- Class Voice (Basic). (2) Elementary courses in singing in which both group and individual techniques are employed. Study of voice production and principles of singing.
  • 200 -- Music Education Practicum. (1) Practicum experiences in various types of public school music settings. Seminars and group discussions included. Pass-Fail credit.
  • 265 -- Class Voice (Intermediate). (2) (Prereq: MUED 165, 166, or preparation satisfactory to the instructor) Continued study of the principles of singing and song repertoire.
  • 266 -- Class Voice (Intermediate). (2) (Prereq: MUED 165, 166, or preparation satisfactory to the instructor) Continued study of the principles of singing and song repertoire.
  • 333L -- Choral Literature Lab I. (1) Practical application of choral conducting skills and rehearsal techniques with choral literature.
  • 335L -- Choral Literature Lab II. (1) Continued application of choral conducting skills and rehearsal techniques with choral literature.
  • 355 -- Advanced Group Piano. (2) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Group piano for music education students emphasizing choral music. Opportunities for accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and choral groups. Repeatable once for credit.
  • 356 -- Advanced Group Piano. (2) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Group piano for music education students emphasizing choral music. Opportunities for accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and choral groups. Repeatable once for credit.
  • 357 -- Winds. (2) Fundamentals of playing and teaching wind instruments in a heterogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to each instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. Two meetings per week. May be repeated for credit.
  • 358 -- Strings. (2) Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a heterogeneous class. Problems unique to each instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, fingering, and teaching materials.
  • 359 -- Instrumental Techniques for Choral Majors. (3) Techniques for leading an instrumental or mixed choral/instrumental ensemble. Instrumental tone, maintenance, score-reading skills, transposition, and rehearsal methods. Not auditable.
  • 360 -- Percussion Techniques. (2) Fundamentals of playing and teaching percussion instruments. Special study of problems unique to each percussion instrument and related teaching materials.
  • 454 -- Music for Young Children. (3) Emphasis on such topics as the place of music in the education of young children; free and dramatic interpretation of music; listening and rhythmic activity; and rhythm instruments. Designed for elementary school teachers.
  • 460 -- Band Literature and Materials. (1) A study of teaching materials, solo- and small-ensemble literature, and full band ensemble literature appropriate for grades 5-12.
  • 461 -- Jazz/Pop Styles and Improvisation. (1) A study of the essential elements in jazz and popular music. Familiarization and practice with materials and methods of teaching improvisation and jazz performance.
  • 462 -- Technology for Music Teachers. (1) Familiarization with computer software and hardware for the teaching of music and administration of music programs.
  • 463 -- Methods for String Instruction. (2) Fundamentals of playing and teaching orchestral stringed instruments. Recruitment, curriculum content, and classroom management in the context of public-school string and orchestra classes.
  • 463P -- Practicum in Methods for String Instruction. (1) (Coreq: MUED 463) Practical application of elementary string methods and techniques in public and community school settings. Not auditable.
  • 464 -- Orchestras in Secondary Schools. (2) (Coreq: MUED 464P) A study of materials for developing the technique and musicianship of string students in grades 7-12.
  • 464P -- Practicum in String and Orchestral Literature for Secondary Schools. (1) (Coreq: MUED 464) Practical application of secondary string methods and materials in public and community school settings. Not auditable.
  • 465 -- General Music in Elementary Schools. (2) (Prereq: EDUC 300 or permission of instructor) Discussion of sequential music development; implementation of methods, techniques, and materials for teaching music in grades K-5.
  • 465P -- Practicum in Elementary Music. (1) (Coreq: MUED 465) Practical application of elementary methods and techniques studied in school settings.
  • 466 -- General Music in the Secondary Schools. (2) (Prereq: EDUC 300 or permission of instructor) Middle-school and high-school general music education philosophy, teaching techniques, music objectives, curriculum development, administration, facilities, and equipment.
  • 467 -- Choral Methods and Materials. (2) (Prereq: MUSC 216 and MUED 356) Procedures and materials for choral instruction applicable to elementary, middle-school, and high-school choruses; basic concepts of choral tone and vocal development.
  • 467P -- Practicum in Choral Music. (1) (Coreq: MUED 467) Practical application of choral methods and techniques in school settings. Not auditable.
  • 468 -- Organization and Administration of Music Programs. (2) Topics include materials and techniques of class teaching, equipment purchase, budgeting, recruiting, public relations, and the music library.
  • 468P -- Practicum in Instrumental Music. (1) (Coreq: MUED 468) Practical application of instrumental methods and techniques in school settings. Not auditable.
  • 469 -- Marching Band Techniques. (2) Fundamentals of marching, maneuvering, and formations; special features such as drum majoring and auxiliary units; discussion and planning of halftime shows.
  • 477 -- Directed Teaching (Music). (12) A clinical field experience in the public shool setting.
  • 554 -- Workshop in Music Education. (1-3 per registration; 12 maximum) Selected topics in music education. May be repeated as the topic varies.
  • 558 -- Arranging for the Marching Band. (2) Instruction and practice in arranging music for the marching band.
  • 564 -- String Instrument Pedagogy. (2) Principles and practices in teaching string instruments, including Suzuki and Rolland. Emphasis on teaching in the private studio.
  • 565 -- Specialized Elementary Music Methods. (2) (Prereq: MUED 465) Advanced study of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Gordon music learning theories as applied in elementary schools.
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