Fall Courses

 MUSC307 History/Literature:Medieval-Baroque (2)
A historical and critical study of the period including important contributions in musical literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 

 MUSC323 Basic Conducting (2)
Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals. 

 Applied Music [Various] (1-2)
Applied instruction for non-music majors and for music majors, secondary instrument. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition and improvisation. 

 Ensemble [Various] (1-3)
Please visit our Ensembles page for more information. 

 MUSC300 Concert Music (0)
Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. 

 MUSC320 Music Education Workshop Series (1)
A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama; F. Fretted Instruments. Workshops in preparation for teaching instrumental music and music drama in elementary and secondary schools. 

 MUSC251 Song Literature I (1)
This is the first of two semesters in the survey of song literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. This course will cover the history of solo song literature from the Middle Ages through the Classical period, and the history of the German lied from Schubert to Schonberg. Emphasis will be placed on how solo song influences or is influenced by major style trends of the various periods. 

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Spring Courses

 MUSC308 History/Literature:Baroque-Classic (2)
A historical and critical survey of the period including important contributions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. 

 Applied Music [Various] (1-2)
Applied instruction for non-music majors and for music majors, secondary instrument. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, composition and improvisation. 

 Ensemble [Various] (1-3)
Please visit our Ensembles page for more information. 

 MUSC300 Concert Music (0)
Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. 

 MUSC180 Performance Seminar (1)
Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for up to 3 units credit in the same area of performance. 

 MUSC320 Music Education Workshop Series (1)
A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama; F. Fretted Instruments. Workshops in preparation for teaching instrumental music and music drama in elementary and secondary schools. 

 MUSC343 Form and Analysis I (2-3)
The analysis of music from the various common practice periods, with emphasis on fundamental formal structural concepts and processes. Prerequisite: 214A, 214W . 

 MUSC390 Opera Workshop (1-3)
The study and performance of chamber operas, one-act operas, scenes from major operas and selected Broadway musicals. Open to all students by audition. 

 MUSC324 Advanced Studies in Conducting (2)
One or more sections offered periodically in the areas of choral and instrumental conducting. Continuation of the objectives of MUSC 323 related specifically to the technical and interpretative skills of either choral or instrumental conducting. Prerequisite: 323. 

 MUSC334 Philosophy of Music
Education (3)
An investigation of philosophies of music education and the resulting aesthetic implications for teaching music in all grades. (Music majors). 

 MUSC350A Advanced Keyboard Skills (1)
This course is designed to teach church service playing skills at an advanced level to pianists and organists. Areas of work include: harmonization, transposition, modulation, improvisation, hymn playing, accompanying (solo and choral) and repertoire. 

 MUSC360 Piano Accompanying (1)
Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental literature; discussion of styles and performance practices; experience in public performance. May be repeated one time for credit. 

 MUSC370 Junior Recital (0)
Preparation for junior level applied major 30-minute recital. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. 

 MUSC252 Song Literature II (1)
This is the second of two semesters in the survey of song literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. This course will cover the history of French, British and American song from the 19th through the 20th centuries, as well as songs of prominent composers in the National schools.