MUS 100 MUSIC APPRECIATION. (3) Elective for all students.
The course is designed to develop in the student a knowledge and appreciation of music through directed listening and study. (Fulfills Fine Arts Core Requirement)

MUS 101-102 THEORY I-II. (3-3)
A study of the basic elements of music, including part-writing and harmonic analysis.

MUS 103-104 THEORY LAB I-II. (1-1)
Sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.

MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE. (3)
This course is designed to provide basic techniques of listening to music and to give an introduction to the musical styles of Western Art Music and music of other cultures. (Fulfills Fine Arts Core Requirement)

MUS 106 JAZZ ENSEMBLE. (1) Repeatable.
An instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of traditional and contemporary jazz. Open to all students. Audition required.

MUS 108 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE. (1) Repeatable.
An instrumental ensemble which performs a variety of historical and contemporary literature. Open to all students. Audition required.

MUS 110 UNIVERSITY CHORUS. (1) Repeatable.
A vocal ensemble which performs a variety of historical and contemporary literature. Open to all students. Audition required.

MUS 112 NEW HORIZON. (1) Repeatable.
A vocal-instrumental ensemble specializing in contemporary popular music styles. The ensemble represents MUW in performances throughout the year. Open to all students. Audition required.

MUS 114 CHORALE. (1) Repeatable.
A select vocal ensemble which performs a variety of choral literature. Open to all students. Audition required.

MUS 115 MADRIGAL SINGERS. (1) Repeatable.
A select vocal ensemble specializing in secular and sacred music of Renaissance. Open to all students. Audition required.

MUS 116 MALE ENSEMBLE. (1) Repeatable.
A vocal ensemble which performs a variety of choral literature for male voices. Open to all male students. Audition required.

MUS 121-122, 221-222, 321-322, 421-422 MAJOR PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS. (2-2) each.
Individual instruction in piano, voice, organ, or instruments. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour. Music majors only. Audition required.

MUS 123-124 CLASS PIANO I AND II. (2-2) MUS 123 may be repeated once. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Class instruction in basic keyboard techniques. Class Piano I is intended for students who have not received previous instruction in piano.

MUS 126 CLASS GUITAR. (2) Class instruction on basic functional guitar techniques. Music Therapy majors or minors only.

MUS 125 ELECTIVE PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN. (1) Repeatable.
Elective courses are for students not majoring or minoring in music. Before registering, a student must consult the Division of Fine and Performing Arts. A fee is required (see "Fees and Expenses" in this catalog).  Meets weekly for one-half hour.

MUS 127 SECONDARY PIANO, VOICE, ORGAN, INSTRUMENTS. (2) Repeatable.
Individual instruction in piano, voice, organ, or instruments. B.A. degree majors must take 4 hours of Secondary Applied; B.M. degree majors must take 8 hours of Secondary Applied. Students minoring in music must take 4 hours of Secondary Applied or Class Applied. Meets weekly for one hour. Music majors and minors only. Audition required.

MUS 128-129 CLASS VOICE I AND II. (2-2) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Class instruction in basic vocal techniques. Class Voice I is intended for students who have not received previous instruction in voice.

MUS 135 GREAT AMERICAN THEATRE MUSICALS. (3)
A study of artistic and technical development of the Broadway musical presented in a workshop exploration of music and scenes extracted from representative works.

MUS 151 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY I: FOUNDATIONS. (1)
An introduction to, and survey of, music therapy and the music therapy profession.

MUS 152 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY I: POPULATIONS. (1) Prerequisite: MUS 151.
A study of the potentials of music therapy with a variety of clinical populations including examination of the levels and areas of music therapy practice. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 201-202 THEORY III-IV. (3-3) Prerequisite: MUS 101-102.
A continuation of the study of music theory, including extended harmony, counterpoint, and contemporary compositional practices.

MUS 203-204 THEORY LAB III-IV. (1-1) Prerequisite: MUS 103-104.
Advanced sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.

MUS 215 DICTION FOR SINGERS. (2) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction in phonetics for singing in Italian, French, German, and English.

MUS 220 CLASS INSTRUMENTS. (2) Open to Music Education majors only.
Instruction in the methods of teaching brass and woodwind instruments.

MUS 241 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY. (3)
A survey designed to introduce students to basic principals of acoustics, recording, mixing, editing, sound reinforcement techniques, and computer music applications. Open to all students with permission of the instructor, required for music education and commercial music majors.

MUS 243 STUDIO MAINTENANCE. (1)
A laboratory in standard troubleshooting techniques, maintenance, diagnosis and repair practices for a wide variety of audio equipment. Open to all students with permission of the instructor.

MUS 251 CLINICAL SKILLS I. (1)
A survey of structured instrumental, vocal, and movement techniques with an emphasis on development and application of leadership and music performance skills in therapeutic and recreational settings.

MUS 252 CLINICAL SKILLS II. (1) Prerequisite: MUS 251, MUS 121 (piano) or 127 (piano), or permission of instructor.
A survey of improvisational instrumental, vocal, and movement theory and techniques, with an emphasis on development and application in therapeutic settings. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 253 MUSIC THERAPY OBSERVATION. (1) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, or permission of instructor.
Observation and/or clinical practicum in music therapy. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 255 PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC. (2)
A study of the basic psychological and acoustical processes of music as it relates to culture, perception, emotion, development, cognition, preference, and learning.

MUS 256 MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH METHODS. (2) Prerequisite: PSY 101, MUS 255, or permission of instructor. An introduction to music therapy research methods with an emphasis on the reading, evaluation, and application of research findings and techniques in music therapy practice. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 301-302 HISTORY OF MUSIC. (3-3) Prerequisite: MUS 105 or permission of instructor.  A study of the growth of music from the ancient systems and instruments through twentieth century developments, including music of Western and other cultures.

MUS 303 MUSIC THERAPY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. (1) Prerequisite: Junior standing.
An examination of the issues which the music therapy student must ve aware of as they plan for lefe after graduation. Topics include preparing for the professional internship, obtaining board certification, and establishing a career as a music therapist. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 304 MUSIC FOR CHILDREN. (3) Open to General Education majors only.
A consideration of the fundamental principles, techniques, and procedures for teaching music in the elementary schools, grades K-8. Opportunities for reading and using current literature and materials are included.

MUS 305 FORM AND ANALYSIS. (2) Prerequisite: MUS 202.
A study of musical structure and style with analysis of representative works in the history of music.

MUS 309-310 IMPROVISATION TECHNIQUES I-II. (1-1) Prerequisite: MUS 204.
A laboratory in the techniques of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of popular music improvisation.

MUS 311-312 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY I. (3) Prerequisite: MUS 202.
An introduction to the harmonic, rhythmic, and formal elements of various popular music idioms. Includes the composition of original works for popular music ensembles and the analysis of examples from contemporary literature.

MUS 315 CONDUCTING. (3) Prerequisite: MUS 201, 202, 203, 204. Must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 114.
A study of the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting.

MUS 320 MUSIC EDUCATION MATERIALS AND METHODS. (4) Music Education majors. Others by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: MUS 315.
Preparation for teaching music at the elementary and secondary levels, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are singing, playing fretted and other instruments, rhythmic activity, general music classes, theory, and choral groups.

MUS 323 PIANO PEDAGOGY. (3)
A survey of materials and principles related to piano teaching.

MUS 324 VOICE PEDAGOGY. (3)
A survey of materials and principles related to vocal teaching.

MUS 331 MUSIC BUSINESS. (3)
A general study of the music industry and music business opportunities. Includes copyrighting, publishing, music licensing, unions and guilds, artist management, contracts, and music merchandising.

MUS 341 RECORDING TECHNIQUES I.
A combination lecture and laboratory in acoustics, microphones and their applications, stereo recording fundamentals and recoding media. Open to all students with permission of the instructor.

MUS 342 RECORDING TECHNIQUES II. (3) Prerequisite: MUS 341
A combination lecture and laboratory in analog and digital multi-track recording, mixing, editing, and mastering techniques, and effects processing.

MUS 351 MUSIC THERAPY WITH CHILDREN. (2) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256 or permission of instructor.
Music therapy theories and techniques for children with special needs including developmental and physical disabilities, mental illness, and medical conditions. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 352 MUSIC THERAPY WITH ADULTS. (2) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, 351 or permission of instructor.
Music therapy theories and techniques for adults and older adults with special needs including mental illness, medical conditions, traumatic brain injury and cervovascular accident, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 353 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I.(1) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, and permission of instructor.
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 354 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II. (1) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, 353 and permission of instructor.
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. Music Therapy majors only.

ED 401, 407 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEMESTER - MUSIC. (3, 12)
These courses, listed under Education. ED 407 is taught by music faculty.

MUS 410 INTERNSHIP. (3) Commercial Music emphasis students only.
Work experience in areas related to the music industry.

MUS 420 COMMERCIAL MUSIC HISTORY. (3) Prerequisite: MUS 302 or permission of instructor.
A study of the growth of various American popular music styles, including representative artists and works.

MUS 441 COMPUTERS AND MUSIC I. (3)
A Combination lecture and laboratory in synthesis techniques, the musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), music notation,
MIDI sequencing and CAI software for music instruction. Open to all students with permission of the instructor.

MUS 442 COMPUTERS AND MUSIC II. (3) Prerequisite: MUS 441
A combination lecture and laboratory in advanced synthesis and sampling techniques, hard-disk recording and editing, sequencing for multimedia applications, and music applications for the Internet.

MUS 451 MUSIC THERAPY PRINCIPLES. (2) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, and passing score on all proficiency exams.
A study of current treatment theories and philosophies and their relationship to the principles of music therapy. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 452 MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICES. (2) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, 451, and passing score on all proficiency exams.
A study of music therapy ethical, cultural, and political issues as they relate to professional music therapy practice. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 453 CLINICAL PRACTICUM III. (1) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, all previous practicum experiences and permission of instructor.
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 454 CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV. (1) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, all previous practicum experiences and permission of instructor.
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 455 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM. (1) Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151, 152, 251, 252, 255, 256, 351, 352, 353, 354, and permission of instructor.
Advanced field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. Music Therapy majors only.

MUS 460 MUSIC THERAPY INTERNSHIP. (1) Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework for the music therapy major and permission of instructor. A 1020-hour AMTA approved clinical internship undertaken with the approval of the Music Therapy faculty advisor and the Head of the Division of Fine and Performing Arts. Music Therapy majors only.