Interim Chair: Professor Neprud-Ardovino, (Clarinet, Saxophone)

Professors Ardovino, Head of the Instrumental Area (Conducting, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Trumpet); George, Head of the Voice Area; Landers (Music Theory, Composition); Goldspiel (Guitar, Music Theory), Neprud-Ardovino (Clarinet, Saxophone); Williams (Voice); Associate Professors Doyle, Director of Choral Activities; Hoffman, Head of Music Education; Wood (Voice, Opera); Assistant Professors Park (Piano), Patterson (Flute, Music History).

Department Contact Information

Dr. Lori Neprud-Ardovino, Interim Chair
Davis Hall
(205) 665-6677
ardovinl@montevallo.edu
www.montevallo.edu/departments/music/

Mission

The Mission of the Department of Music is to enable students in music to develop a high degree of musical understanding and excellent compositional, pedagogical, and performance skills. In addition, instruction in music and music performance is offered for the non-major in recognition of the intrinsic value of music for all students. The department also offers high quality musical programming which affords opportunities for student performers and provides cultural enrichment for the university community.

General Education

All students seeking an undergraduate degree at UM must complete a core General Education curriculum that includes courses in English, history, mathematics, the natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, oral and written communication, and personal development.

The minimum requirements can be found in the General Education Credit Hour Requirements section of the Undergraduate Academic Policies  page.

The Department offers the following courses which apply toward the General Education core:

• Humanity and Fine Arts: MUS 121 , 125 , and 342  
• Personal Development: MUS 228    
• Humanities and Fine Arts: MUS 342    
• Foreign Language: Two semesters are required for Voice Performance majors
• History, Social and Behavioral Sciences: PSYC 201  and EC 231  or 232  are required for Music Education majors
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Biology is required for Music Education majors

Majors

All music degree programs include a music core, applied studies, advanced studies, and specialized area studies (for B.A. students, area studies include general electives or an approved minor). Prior study or preparation may exempt students from some courses. The Department of Music offers two degree programs and one minor. Each degree program offers the student the opportunity to concentrate on a particular instrument or voice. The Bachelor of Music combines the University’s distinctive general-education program with professional studies in music to prepare for careers in education, performance, or graduate study in music. The Bachelor of Arts in Music combines music studies with the liberal arts or career-oriented minor programs to prepare for a broad range of careers in the music industry and related areas. Orientation and advising are available from the department to assist students in the choice of a degree plan.

Music, Applied Private Lessons for Music Majors and Minors (MUP)

The following numbers apply to all four levels of Applied Private Lessons for music majors and approved music minors. Each level may be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Study at the 100 level requires consent of instructor. Study at the 200 level requires consent of instructor and two semesters of 100-level study. Study at the 300 level requires successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, consent of instructor, completion of MUS 113, and two semesters of 200-level study. Study at the 400 level requires consent of instructor and two semesters of 300-level study.

Number and Subject

Credit for Performance Study

The amount of lesson time per week will be a one-half hour lesson for one semester hour of credit and a one-hour lesson for two semester hours of credit.

Music Core (26-34 semester hours)
0 hours MUS 100  - Recital and Concert Attendance*
8 hours MUS 111 , 112 , 113 , and 114  - Music Theory and Skills I, II
8 hours MUS 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214  - Music Theory and Skills III, IV
10 hours MUS 250 , 252 , 341 , & 342  - Music History
2-5 hours MUP-Secondary Applied**
2 hours MUS 495  - Basic Conducting***
0 hours MUP 490  - Senior Recital***
2 hours MUS 496 /497  - Choral or Instrumental Conducting****
0 hours MUP 390  - Junior Recital*****

* B.A.: 6 semesters; B.M., Music Education: 7 semesters; B.M., Performance: 8 semesters
** Non-Piano concentrates: MUP 129 , 130 , 229 , 230  - Class Piano I-IV;
Piano concentrates: 4 semesters of a secondary instrument (4 semester hours);
Choral/General Music Education using piano as a primary instrument:
MUP 120  and 220  - Voice, and MUS 133  
Voice Lab I/English Language Diction (5 semester hours);
B.A. only: MUP 129 , 130  - Class Piano I, II (2 semester hours)
*** Not required for B.A.
**** Music education and instrumental performance majors only
***** B.M. performance only

Admission and Retention

Admission to a degree program or minor in music is based on an audition in the primary performance area.

B.M. students whose primary instrument is not piano must complete the four-semester Class Piano course sequence (MUP 129 , 130 , 229 , and 230 ). B.A. students whose primary instrument is not piano or organ must complete the first two semesters of the sequence. Placement in this series depends on results of the admission test in functional piano. Test results may offer the option of another secondary performance area to meet this credit requirement.

All music majors must enroll in MUS 100  for eight semesters (seven semesters for Music Education majors; six for B.A. majors). This zero-credit course requires students to maintain a satisfactory attendance record at recitals and concerts.

A minimum grade of C is required for all music courses.

MUP-classes in applied music, ensembles, and all private lessons.Students must pass an audition for initial enrollment in 100-level private lessons. An Upper-Division Qualifying Exam is required before enrolling in 300-level MUP private lessons. Music majors must complete six to eight semesters of MUP private lessons in one area of study (e.g., clarinet, guitar, organ, voice, trumpet) as part of completion of a degree program. Students are also required to undertake a secondary area of study.

MUS-courses in music history, theory, literature, and pedagogy

Advanced standing in music from other accredited institutions is determined by audition in the primary performance area and appropriate examinations in music theory, ear training, sight singing, music history, and functional piano.

Music Study for Non-Majors

Ensembles

The department’s choral and instrumental ensembles actively seek qualified participants who are non-music majors. A complete list of ensembles is provided below.

Private Lessons

Based on availability, individual music instruction is open to all students who meet the stated prerequisites. Priority is given to music majors. 

Minors

The Music Studies Minor  combines a basic core of music-foundation studies with applied study. Details about the Art History Minor  are available under Department of Theatre.

Reproduction Rights

The Department of Music reserves the right to retain examples of student work for instructional purposes and to use photographs, video and/or audio recordings of student performances in promotional materials the department produces or approves. No compensation or further notice will be given or provided for such right.

Programs and Courses 

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

• •  Music, B.A.

Bachelor of Music

• •  Music, Choral Education, B.M.
• •  Music, Instrumental Education, B.M.
• •  Music, Instrumental Performance, B.M.
• •  Music, Piano Performance, B.M.
• •  Music, Voice Performance, B.M.

Minor(s)

• •  Music Studies Minor

Courses

Music

• MUS 100 - Recital and Concert Attendance

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  0 credit hours
  Music majors are required to attend a prescribed number of campus recitals and concerts each semester. This course is a means of registering this participation. This course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
• MUS 101 - Introduction to Music Education

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  2 credit hours
  This course offers pre-professional music educators an orientation to university resources, the music-education program curriculum, the Teacher Education Program, and the music teaching profession. A field experience may be required. For declared music-education majors and those considering a career in music education.
• MUS 102 - Special Topics in Music

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  1-3 credit hours
  Investigation of selected music-related topics, suitable for those with a general interest in music. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 110 - Music Fundamentals

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  3 credit hours
  The basic terms, concepts, knowledge, and skills of music theory. Open to non-music majors as an elective. Course does not count toward a degree in music.
• MUS 111 - Principles of Music Theory I

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  3 credit hours
  Exploration of compositional concepts drawn from the basic properties of sound.
• MUS 112 - Music Skills I

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  1 credit hour
  Prepared singing and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual-aural analysis. Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: MUS 111 .
• MUS 113 - Principles of Music Theory II

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  3 credit hours
  Coloristic, textural, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic aspects of principally diatonic tertiantonal music. Prerequisite(s): MUS 111 .
• MUS 114 - Music Skills II

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  1 credit hour
  Continued study of prepared and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual aural analysis. Prerequisite(s): MUS 111  and 112 . Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: MUS 113 .
• MUS 119 - Acting for Singers

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  1 credit hour
  This course is designed to acquaint singers with the basics of acting for the stage, and offers opportunities to enhance and refine their singing/acting skills through the preparation and performance of classical and/or operatic repertoire. Course may be repeated once, for a total of 2 credit hours. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 121 - Invitation to Listening

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  3 credit hours
  General Education Course
  Introduction to the aural art of music. For nonmajors with no musical training. Includes information and listening routines helpful to understanding a wide spectrum of musical types and styles. A student may not earn credit for both MUS 121 and 122.
• MUS 122 - Invitation to Listening (Honors)

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  3 credit hours
  General Education Course
  Introduction to the aural art of music. For Honors Program students with no musical training. Includes information and listening routines helpful to understanding a wide spectrum of music types and styles. A student may not earn credit for both MUS 121 and 122. Enrollment in UM Honors Program required.
• MUS 125 - American Music Culture

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  3 credit hours
  General Education Course
  Selected topics in the musical and cultural history of American music.
• MUS 131 - Music in School and Society

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  2 credit hours
  An introduction to the historical, sociological, political, and philosophical foundations of general education and music education in the United States. Local, state, and federal legislation and policies applicable to P-12 schools will be discussed. A field experience may be required. May be repeated once for a total of 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 133 - Voice Lab I/English Language Diction

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  1 credit hour
  English diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to English-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of English-language repertoire.
• MUS 134 - Voice Lab II/Italian Language Diction

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  1 credit hour
  Italian diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to Italian-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of Italian-language repertoire. Prerequisite(s): MUS 133 .
• MUS 200 - Music Education Forum

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  0 credit hours
  The course provides a weekly forum for sharing information about issues, current developments, and other matters related to music education as a field of study and as a profession. The course is required each semester for all undergraduate music-education majors, except during the semester of the internship. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 201 - Psychology of Music in Education

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  2 credit hours
  Theories of educational psychology in relation to teaching and learning will be examined, particularly within the context of music education. This knowledge will aid in the development of age-appropriate pedagogy. In addition, students will develop strategies for the inclusion of diverse learners in the music classroom, while examining their own personal/ cultural biases through reflective discussion and writing. A field experience may be required. May be repeated once for a total of 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 211 - Principles of Music Theory III

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  3 credit hours
  General Education Course
  Harmonic, melodic, and formal factors in music, with emphasis on chromaticism in 18th-, 19th-, and early-20th-century music. Prerequisite(s): MUS 113 .
• MUS 212 - Music Skills III

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  1 credit hour
  Intermediate study of prepared and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual-aural analysis. Prerequisite(s): MUS 113  and 114 . Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of MUS 211 .
• MUS 213 - Principles of Music Theory IV

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  3 credit hours
  Music form and investigation of 20th-century compositional practice. Prerequisite(s): MUS 211 .
• MUS 214 - Music Skills IV

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  1 credit hour
  Continued intermediate study of prepared and sight-singing of diatonic music. Includes developing skills in visual-aural analysis. Prerequisite(s): MUS 211  and 212 . Prerequisite(s) with concurrency allowed: MUS 213 .
• MUS 228 - Music Technology

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  2 credit hours
  General Education Course
  Introduction to computers, systems, and software, with development of computer skills through considerable “hands-on” experience. Emphasis on computer music notation, sequencing, sampling, and other musical applications. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 230 - Keyboard Harmony and Technique I

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  1 credit hour
  Keyboard harmony and development of technique through the study of scales, arpeggios, cadences, and other common keyboard patterns. Emphasis on enhancing skill in sight-reading, transposing, and harmonization/improvisation. Sophomore standing as a keyboard principal required. Co-requisite(s): MUS 211  and 212 .
• MUS 232 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Music Education

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  2 credit hours
  This course examines the interrelationships among curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the music classroom. Participants will review state and national teaching standards, examine published curricula and instructional materials, and explore techniques for instructional planning and assessment. A field experience may be required. May be repeated once for a total of 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 233 - Voice Lab III/German Language Diction

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  1 credit hour
  German diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to German-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of German- language repertoire. Prerequisite(s): MUS 133 .
• MUS 234 - Voice Lab IV/French Language Diction

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  1 credit hour
  French diction for singers, including mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet as the foundation for study. Introduction to French-language vocal literature. Coursework includes written and aural assignments, as well as in-class performances of French-language repertoire. Prerequisite(s): MUS 133 .
• MUS 250 - World Music

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  1 credit hour
  MUS 250 is an introduction to the major musical traditions of the world through an exploration of musical performance in various cultures. The performance models are studied in the context of a general description of the society and musical culture from which it originated. Prerequisite(s): MUS 113 .
• MUS 252 - Music History, Medieval/Renaissance

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  3 credit hours
  Aspects of musical style from the early medieval era through the end of the Renaissance. Attention given to important composers and works of the period. Prerequisite(s): MUS 113 .
• MUS 255 - School Music for the Elementary Teacher

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  3 credit hours
  General Education Course
  Materials and methods to assist the non-musically trained teacher in meeting the needs of music class. Includes experience in singing and reading music, use of classroom instruments, and general appreciation on the adult level, as well as that of the child.
• MUS 260 - Single-Reed Methods

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  1 credit hour
  Basic principles and techniques of clarinet and saxophone teaching. Includes selection and care of single-reed instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 261 - Flute/Double-Reed Methods

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  1 credit hour
  Basic principles and techniques of flute, oboe, and bassoon teaching. Includes selection and care of flute and double-reed instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 301 - Elementary and General Music Methods

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  3 credit hours
  This course provides methods and materials for pre-professional music educators who will be teaching general music in elementary and/or secondary schools, including basic guitar and recorder techniques, pitched and unpitched percussion techniques, a comparison of pedagogical philosophies and methodologies, a review of resources, curriculum development, classroom management, and field observations. A field experience may be required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 316 - Marching Band Methods

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  1 credit hour
  An introduction to the organization and instruction of marching bands for the prospective secondary instrumental music educator. Topics include: street and field marching styles and techniques, rehearsal organization, show design, music selection and arranging, drill charting techniques, and the development of auxiliary units. This course requires additional observation and/or practicum experiences in P-12 schools.
• MUS 317 - Jazz Improvisation

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  2 credit hours
  This course provides an intensive survey and performance-based exploration of improvisation in the Jazz idiom. Prerequisite(s): MUS 113  (or consent of instructor).
• MUS 331 - Instrumental Music Methods for Vocalists

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  1 credit hour
  Designed for the choral music education major, this course provides an introduction to the organization and administration of instrumental music programs, as well as opportunities to study a variety of wind and percussion instruments in a lab setting. A field experience may be required. May be repeated once for a total of 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 332 - Choral Music Methods for Instrumentalists

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  1 credit hour
  Designed for the instrumental music education major, this course provides an introduction to the organization and administration of choral music programs, as well as the opportunity for vocal training and performance in a lab setting. A field experience may be required. May be repeated once for a total of 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 338 - Music Technology II

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  2 credit hours
  A continuation of computers, systems, and software, with development of computer skills through considerable “hands-on” experience with more in-depth emphasis on MIDI, audio production, synthesizers, sequencing, sampling, and other musical applications. Prerequisite(s): MUS 228 .
• MUS 341 - Music History, Baroque/Classical

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  3 credit hours
  Aspects of musical style from the Baroque and Classical periods. Attention given to important composers and works of the period. Prerequisite(s): MUS 252 .
• MUS 342 - Music History, 19th Century to Present

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  3 credit hours
  General Education Course
  Aspects of musical style, beginning with the Romantic era and continuing to the present. Attention given to important composers and works of the period. Prerequisite(s): MUS 341 .
• MUS 343 - History of Jazz

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  3 credit hours
  This course will help students develop a knowledge of the personalities, styles, terminology, culture, and traditions commonly associated with the American musical epoch called “jazz.”
• MUS 360 - High-Brass Methods

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  1 credit hour
  Basic principles and techniques of trumpet and horn teaching. Includes selection and care of high-brass instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 361 - Vocal Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  Principles of correct vocal production, including anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and vocal mechanism, study of acoustics and resonance, diction, and vocal health. Study and application of exercises and other methods designed to promote freedom and efficiency in singing. Study of methods of diagnosing vocal problems and teaching correct vocal production. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 363 - Organ Literature

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  2 credit hours
  Survey of repertoire for the organ, from the Renaissance to the present. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 364 - Low-Brass Methods

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  1 credit hour
  Basic principles and techniques of trombone, euphonium, and tuba teaching. Includes selection and care of low-brass instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 383 - Percussion Methods

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  1 credit hour
  Basic principles and techniques of percussion performance. Includes selection and care of percussion instruments, instructional materials and methods, and experience in peer teaching. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 384 - String Methods

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  1 credit hour
  Basic techniques of performance, care, selection, and design principles of stringed instruments. Includes instructional materials and methods, as well as experience in peer teaching. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 391 - Vocal Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  Practicum to allow supervised hands-on teaching experience. Focus on methods for recognizing vocal faults, philosophies of teaching healthy vocal production, choosing of appropriate student repertoire, recognition of vocal dysfunction, and promotion of vocal health. Prerequisite(s): MUS 361 .
• MUS 400 - Special Topics in Music

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  1-3 credit hours
  Advanced investigation of specialized music-related topics, with emphasis on areas of study not covered by existing courses. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 415 - Secondary Choral Music Methods

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  3 credit hours
  Designed to prepare the pre-professional choral music educator to organize and direct a comprehensive choral music program in secondary schools. Topics include program administration, curriculum development, selection and utilization of instructional materials, rehearsal organization, and instructional/ rehearsal strategies. A field experience may be required. Admission to the Teacher Education Program required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 416 - Secondary Instrumental Music Methods

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  3 credit hours
  Designed to prepare the pre-professional instrumental music educator to organize and direct a comprehensive instrumental music program in secondary schools. Topics include program administration, curriculum development, selection and utilization of instructional materials, rehearsal organization, and instructional/rehearsal strategies. A field experience may be required. Admission to the Teacher Education Program required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 418 - Guitar Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the guitar literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 419 - Percussion Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the percussion literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 420 - Music Analysis

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  2 credit hours
  Music theory and music history coalesce in an intensive study of compositions selected from various genres and style periods. Prerequisite(s): MUS 213 , 214 , and 342 .
• MUS 421 - Composition

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  2 credit hours
  Investigation of 20th-century techniques in musical composition. Emphasis on development of basic compositional craftsmanship. Prerequisite(s): MUS 213  and 214 .
• MUS 422 - Composition II

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  2 credit hours
  Continuation of MUS 421 . Prerequisite(s): MUS 421 .
• MUS 423 - Flute Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the flute literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 425 - Oboe Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the oboe literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 427 - Clarinet Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the clarinet literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 429 - Saxophone Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the saxophone literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 430 - History of Opera

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  3 credit hours
  Students will examine the history of the genre from its inception to the present, and will make associations between musical developments and other historical events. Students will become familiar with representative examples of opera literature. Additionally, students will increase their familiarity with music research procedures and develop and refine their writing skills. Prerequisite(s): MUS 341 .
• MUS 431 - Bassoon Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the bassoon literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 432 - Exceptional Learners in Music Education

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  2 credit hours
  This course examines the characteristics and needs of students with exceptionalities and the relevant legislation and policies governing the education of these students. Objectives, materials, methods, and accommodations for inclusion in the musical classroom will be explored. A field experience may be required. May be repeated once for a total of 4 hours. Admission to the Teacher Education Program required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MUS 101  with a grade of C or better.
• MUS 433 - Horn Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the horn literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 435 - Trumpet Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the trumpet literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 437 - Low-Brass Literature

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  2 credit hours
  This course will enable the student to become acutely aware and extremely knowledgeable about a logical and balanced understanding of the trombone/euphonium/tuba literature. The works chosen will represent an extreme range of difficulty, compositional styles, nationalities, and historical periods. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 441 - Orchestration

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  2 credit hours
  Study of instrumentation, including history, ranges, and tonal characteristics of instruments. Includes elementary scoring for band and orchestra. Prerequisite(s): MUS 113  and 114 .
• MUS 442 - Orchestration II

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  2 credit hours
  MUS 442 is an advanced investigation of the art and practice of orchestration and idiomatic instrumental techniques. The course is a continuation of MUS 441 . Prerequisite(s): MUS 441 .
• MUS 445 - Internship in Elementary and Choral Music Education

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  9 credit hours
  Supervised school-based observation and participation for a full semester, culminating in full-time teaching in elementary- and secondary-school settings. Admission to the Teacher Education Program and admission to the internship required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of major coursework.
• MUS 446 - Internship in Elementary and Instrumental Music Education

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  9 credit hours
  Supervised school-based observation and participation for a full semester, culminating in full-time teaching in elementary- and secondary-school settings. Admission to the Teacher Education Program, and admission to the internship required. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of major coursework.
• MUS 448 - Flute Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced flute student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 449 - Flute Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 448 .
• MUS 450 - Oboe Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced oboe student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 451 - Oboe Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 450 .
• MUS 452 - Clarinet Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced clarinet student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 453 - Clarinet Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 452 .
• MUS 454 - Saxophone Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced saxophone student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 455 - Saxophone Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 454 .
• MUS 456 - Bassoon Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced bassoon student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 457 - Bassoon Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 456 .
• MUS 458 - Horn Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced horn student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 459 - Horn Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 458 .
• MUS 460 - Trumpet Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced trumpet student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 461 - Trumpet Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 460 .
• MUS 462 - Wind and Percussion Literature

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  2 credit hours
  Survey of literature appropriate to the major performing area of the instrumentalist.
• MUS 463 - Vocal Literature I

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  1 credit hour
  Survey of literature for the solo voice. Prerequisite(s): MUS 133 , 134 , 233 , 234 .
• MUS 464 - Vocal Literature II

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  1 credit hour
  Survey of literature for the solo voice. Prerequisite(s): MUS 463 .
• MUS 469 - Piano Literature I

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  1 credit hour
  Piano literature from the Baroque to the present. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
• MUS 470 - Piano Literature II

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  1 credit hour
  Continuation of MUS 469 . Sophomore standing as a keyboard major (or consent of instructor) required.
• MUS 471 - Low-Brass Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced trombone/euphonium/ tuba student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 472 - Low-Brass Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 471 .
• MUS 477 - Percussion Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced percussion student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 478 - Percussion Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 477 .
• MUS 479 - Guitar Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced guitar student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 480 - Guitar Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 479 .
• MUS 481 - Seminar in Music History

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  3 credit hours
  Students will examine various aspects of music history on a variety of topics ranging from attention upon composers, specific genres and time periods. Students will become familiar with representative examples of music literature from the area covered in the seminar. Additionally, students will increase their familiarity with music research procedures and develop and refine their writing skills. Consent of instructor required.
• MUS 482 - Piano Pedagogy I

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  2 credit hours
  This course is designed to explore the problems found and solutions used in teaching the beginning, intermediate, and advanced piano student of all ages. The material will be covered through the use of assigned readings, lectures, written and oral presentations. Consent of the instructor required.
• MUS 483 - Piano Pedagogy II

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  1 credit hour
  This course is combination laboratory and practice teaching class to develop applied teaching skills. It assumes complete knowledge of the material covered in applied pedagogy I. Prerequisite(s): MUS 482 .
• MUS 490 - Directed Independent Study In Composition

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  1-4 credit hours
  Individualized creative projects for various performing media. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): MUS 211  and 213 , with a grade of B or better in each.
• MUS 491 - Directed Independent Study In Music

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  1-6 credit hours
  Designed to provide opportunity for intensive and independent inquiry in areas of music that lie outside the scope of other undergraduate classes.
• MUS 492 - Directed Independent Study In Music Ed

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  3 credit hours
  This course is designed to provide further study into issues and challenges that can arise in the classroom. Consent of instructor required.