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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Music
  

  • MUSA 396S Junior Recital (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Students majoring in applied music and music education must give a one half hour junior recital prior to graduation. A recital jury audition must be passed at least one month prior to the public performance. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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  • MUSA 401 Applied Flute (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 402 Applied Oboe (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 403 Applied Clarinet (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 404 Applied Bassoon (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 405 Applied Saxophone (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 410 Applied French Horn (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 411 Applied Trumpet (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 412 Applied Trombone (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 413 Applied Euphonium (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 414 Applied Tuba (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 420 Applied Piano (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 421 Applied Organ (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 422 Applied Harpsichord (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 423 Applied Harp (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hour = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 424 Applied Guitar (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 425 Applied Percussion (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 430 Applied Violin (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 431 Applied Viola (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 432 Applied Cello (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 433 Applied Bass (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 440 Applied Voice (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, piano accompanying, organ, guitar, and band, and orchestral instruments. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 hr. contact = 1 semester hours; and 1 contact hr. = 2 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 445 Applied Composition (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private or semi-private instruction in music composition. ½ contact hour=1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 450 Applied Jazz Saxophone (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1-2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Private instruction in jazz saxophone. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair.  1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • MUSA 451 Applied Jazz Trumpet (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1-2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Private instruction in jazz trumpet. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair.  1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. Hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. Hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • MUSA 452 Applied Jazz Trombone (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1-2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Private instruction in jazz trombone. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair.  1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • MUSA 453 Applied Jazz Guitar (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in jazz guitar. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 454 Applied Jazz Piano (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in jazz piano. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 455 Applied Jazz Bass (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in jazz bass. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 456 Applied Jazz Percussion (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in jazz percussion. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair. 1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSA 457 Applied Jazz Voice (1-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1-2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Private instruction in jazz voice. Open to students majoring or minoring in music; to other students by permission of music chair.  1/2 contact hour = 1 sem. hr.; 1 contact hour = 2 sem. hrs. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • MUSA 496 Senior Recital (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Students majoring in applied music must give a one hour senior recital prior to graduation. A recital jury audition must be passed at least one month prior to the public performance.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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  • MUSA 496S Senior Recital (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Students majoring in applied music must give a one hour senior recital prior to graduation. A recital jury audition must be passed at least one month prior to the public performance. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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  • MUSE 301 The Northern Chorale (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Chorale ensemble specializing in choral literature ranging from short octavos to extended works. For students majoring in voice and in music, and for musically talented general students.Fulfills large ensemble requirement.

     
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 305 NKU Philharmonic (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Orchestral ensemble that rehearses and performs repertoire from the early Baroque to the present. Participation is open to all students, community members, and qualified students of the NKU Preparatory Program. Fulfills large ensemble requirement.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 305S NKU Philharmonic (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Orchestral ensemble that rehearses and performs repertoire from the early Baroque to the present. Participation is open to all students, community members, and qualified students of the NKU Preparatory Program. Fulfills large ensemble requirement. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 306 University Concert Band (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): At least 3 years experience playing an instrument.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of a wide variety of band literature. Open to all students. NO audition necessary. Fulfills large ensemble requirement.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 306S University Concert Band (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): At least 3 years experience playing an instrument.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of a wide variety of band literature. Open to all students. NO audition necessary. Fulfills large ensemble requirement. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 307 Symphonic Winds (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation of performance of traditional and contemporary literature for band; public concerts and performance for university functions. Open to all students. Fulfills large ensemble requirement.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 307S Symphonic Winds (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation of performance of traditional and contemporary literature for band; public concerts and performance for university functions. Open to all students. Fulfills large ensemble requirement. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 308 Jazz Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 5 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of traditional and contemporary literature for large jazz ensemble; public concerts and performance for university functions. Fulfills large ensemble requirement for the Jazz Studies track only, and small ensemble for other areas.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 308S Jazz Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 5 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of traditional and contemporary literature for large jazz ensemble; public concerts and performance for university functions. Fulfills large ensemble requirement for the Jazz Studies track only, and small ensemble for other areas. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 309 Steel Drum Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of traditional and contemporary literature for steel drum ensemble; public concerts and performance for university functions. Fulfills small ensemble requirements.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 309S Steel Drum Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of traditional and contemporary literature for steel drum ensemble; public concerts and performance for university functions. Fulfills small ensemble requirements. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 320 Guitar Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 148  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of a wide variety of literature for guitar ensemble. Fulfills large and small ensemble requirement for guitar emphasis and ensemble for other areas.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 320S Guitar Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 148  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of a wide variety of literature for guitar ensemble. Fulfills large and small ensemble requirement for guitar emphasis and ensemble for other areas. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 321 Chamber Choir (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A select choral ensemble specializing in a variety of the best choral literature. For music students, voice students. All music majors and minors must fulfill their ensemble credit requirements prior to opting for the 0 cr. Fulfills small ensemble requirements.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 321S Chamber Choir (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A select choral ensemble specializing in a variety of the best choral literature. For music students, voice students. All music majors and minors must fulfill their ensemble credit requirements prior to opting for the 0 cr. Fulfills small ensemble requirements. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 322 Women’s Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Must be able to read music rudimentally.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Open to all female students. Performance of a variety of music. No audition necessary. Fulfills small ensemble requirements.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 322S Women’s Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Must be able to read music rudimentally.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Open to all female students. Performance of a variety of music. No audition necessary. Fulfills small ensemble requirements. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 323 Low Voice Choir (0-1 Credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Must be able to read music rudimentally.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Performance of a variety of music. Open to all low voices.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 2

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  • MUSE 324 Opera Workshop (0-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Musical and dramatic principles and techniques required of performers in musical theatre; needs of the singing actor, class presentations of roles and scenes from standard and contemporary operas and musicals. Fulfills small ensemble requirements.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 324S Opera Workshop (0-2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Musical and dramatic principles and techniques required of performers in musical theatre; needs of the singing actor, class presentations of roles and scenes from standard and contemporary operas and musicals. Fulfills small ensemble requirements. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 325 Chamber Orchestra (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Preparation and performance of traditional and contemporary literature for small orchestra; public concerts and performance for university functions. Fulfills small ensemble requirement.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 328 Jazz Combo (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Focus is on the integration of many styles under the umbrella of the jazz idiom via a wider appreciation of jazz recordings, vocabulary, styles, and arranging. Provides intermediate to advanced jazz students the small group dynamic that’s integral to the jazz art form. Fulfills small ensemble requirement.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 328S Jazz Combo (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Focus is on the integration of many styles under the umbrella of the jazz idiom via a wider appreciation of jazz recordings, vocabulary, styles, and arranging. Provides intermediate to advanced jazz students the small group dynamic that’s integral to the jazz art form. Fulfills small ensemble requirement. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

    *
  

  • MUSE 329 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A select choral ensemble specializing in vocal jazz performance and literature; singing in various jazz styles, improvisational singing, microphone techniques, and balance and blend for a small ensemble. Fulfills large or small ensemble requirement for the Jazz Studies track and small ensemble for other areas.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 329S Vocal Jazz Ensemble (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A select choral ensemble specializing in vocal jazz performance and literature; singing in various jazz styles, improvisational singing, microphone techniques, and balance and blend for a small ensemble. Fulfills large or small ensemble requirement for the Jazz Studies track and small ensemble for other areas. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

    *
  

  • MUSE 330 Chamber Music Ensembles (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1-3. lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Participation in an ensemble to study and perform chamber music literature. All music majors and minors must fulfill their ensemble credit requirements prior to opting for the 0 cr. Fulfills small ensemble requirement.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSE 330S Chamber Music Ensembles (0-1 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1-3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Participation in an ensemble to study and perform chamber music literature. All music majors and minors must fulfill their ensemble credit requirements prior to opting for the 0 cr. Fulfills small ensemble requirement. This course is designated scholarship intensive and includes coursework to fulfill that designation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSM 104 Orientation to Music Education (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    The purpose of this course is to explore the profession of music education. The course is intended for anyone who is interested in teaching vocal, instrumental, or general music in P-12 schools.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 109 Recital Review (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Students majoring in music, unless excused by the Music Program Head, must register each semester for, and pass, MUSM 109. Course requirements are satisfied by certified attendance and review a minimum of 16 approved recitals/concerts per semester.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5
  

  • MUSM 110 Introduction to Music Theory (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Rudiments of music theory, including scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, and an introduction to harmonic analysis. For students with limited background in music.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 111 Music Theory I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Adequate score on music theory placement test, or C or better in MUSM 110 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Basic vocabulary of music and its application to harmony, counterpoint, and analysis.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 112 Music Theory II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 111 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of MUSM 111 . Introduction to chromatic functions; secondary dominants and modulation.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 122 Aural Skills I (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Sight-singing and dictation. Rhythmic subdivisions. Tonic, dominant, and subdominant triads in root position and first inversion.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 124 Aural Skills II (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 122 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Sight-singing and dictation. Common cross-rhythms. All diatonic triads and the dominant seventh.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 132 Class Piano I (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to MUSIC majors or minors or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Group instruction in piano; development of reading, technique, and functional skills helpful for elementary school teachers and others majoring in music.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 134 Class Piano II (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 132 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of MUSM 132 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 194 Music: Experimental (1 credit)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 211 Music Theory III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 112 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of MUSM 112 . Advanced contrapuntal and harmonic vocabulary and techniques.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 212 Music Theory IV (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 211 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Twentieth-century musical techniques approached through analysis and composition.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 222 Aural Skills III (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 124 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Sight-singing and dictation. Secondary rhythmic subdivisions. Secondary dominants, and modulations to closely related keys.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 224 Aural Skills IV (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 222 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Sight-singing and dictation. Secondary dominants. Asymmetrical meters. Church modes. Modulation.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 232 Class Piano III (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 134 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of MUSM 134 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 234 Class Piano IV (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 232 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of MUSM 232 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 241 History of Music I: Antiquity through Early Baroque (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Music in western civilization from the earliest sources to the late 17th century. (ca. 1680)
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 242 History of Music II: Late Baroque to Mid 19th Century (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only
    Music in western civilization from ca. 1680 to ca. 1850.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 251 Yoga for Creativity (2 Credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only
    Kripalu yoga techniques used as a means for students to realize their full creative potential.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 261 Applied Methods and Materials: Brass (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Spring only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 262 Applied Methods and Materials: Woodwinds (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Fall only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 263 Applied Methods and Materials: Strings (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Fall only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 264 Applied Methods and Materials: Percussion (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education
    Taught: Spring only
    Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Majors only.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 271 Group Jazz Piano I (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 134 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Introduction to jazz harmony and jazz piano skills.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 272 Group Jazz Piano II (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 271 .
    Taught: Spring only- odd years
    Advanced study in jazz harmony and jazz piano skills.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 273 Jazz Improvisation I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Application of jazz vocabulary and melodic constructs within the jazz repertoire; ear training through transcription of solos; and memorization of standard jazz repertoire.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MUSM 274 Jazz Improvisation II (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MUSM 273 .
    Taught: Spring only-even years
    Continued study of the tools of jazz improvisation; application and study of Bebop vocabulary; transcription of Bebop and Hard Bop solos; memorization of solos.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 296 Piano Proficiency (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MUSM 234  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    All students majoring in music must pass a piano proficiency examination to qualify for graduation for all degree programs.  
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5
  

  • MUSM 305 Ensemble Accompanying (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-Music Education or Music Education Consent of instructor accompanying ensembles.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Majors only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

    ♦
  

  • MUSM 309 Introduction to Music Education (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 104  or EDU 104 ; 48 semester hours as specified in the curriculum contract; at least 2.75 GPA; completion of pre-music curriculum required.
    Taught: Spring only
    Students examine the teaching profession and schooling as it currently functions in America. Emphasis on the Kentucky Education Reform Act, educational theory, and educational practice. Provides music education majors an overview of the total school music program. Observation and clinical experience required.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 311 Form and Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 212  and MUSM 222 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Harmonic, contrapuntal, and formal procedure in works of major composers; techniques of musical analysis.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 312 Computer Applications for Musicians (1 credit)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 111  
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MUSM 111  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction for music majors to basic computer skills and terminology. Basics of digital and analog recording, audio file formats, microphone types.  Basic working knowledge of technology widely used in the field of music including digital audio workstations, MIDI sequencers, music notation programs, and video editing software.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 313 Orchestration (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Instrumentation and scoring for orchestral choirs and full orchestra.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 315 Materials and Techniques of Music Composition (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Exploration of the compositional techniques, resources, and technologies available to composers today; concentration on creative and analytical projects.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 316 Counterpoint (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 212 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Study and imitation of contrapuntal techniques and styles throughout music history, with particular focus on late Renaissance and late Baroque counterpoint.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 331 Keyboard Literature I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 241  and MUSM 242 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Keyboard literature and its development from early keyboard literature through the First Viennese School; performance practices, interpretation, and styles; discussion of select chamber music, song cycles and concerto repertoire
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 332 Keyboard Literature II (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 331 .
    Taught: Spring only-odd years
    Keyboard literature and its development from Schubert through current living composers; performance practices, interpretation, and styles; discussion of select chamber music, song cycles and concerto repertoire.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 334 Basic Piano Pedagogy (3 credits)

    Hours: (3 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 120  or permission of the instructor.
    Taught: Fall only, even years
    Beginning levels for Preschool and Elementary level students; philosophies and methods as applied to primary grade children, teenagers and adults; elementary keyboard technique; musicianship; survery of teaching materials and appropriate music for beginning studnets; business procedures for the independent music studio.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 335 Advanced Piano Pedagogy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 334  or permission of the instructor
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Intermediate through advanced levels; creative practicing; piano technique; survery of materials and literature beyod the method books; creative business procedures for the independent music studio, programming ideas to maintain interest in the studio; students with special needs
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MUSM 341 Vocal Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 241 -MUSM 242  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Solo song repertoire of western world from the troubadours to the present; style, interpretation, and program building.
    Repeatable: No
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