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MUSA 122 (s) Orchestra MUSIC - APPLIED 1 credit, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 322, MUSA 522. PERFORMANCE (MUSA) Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher standards. Vertically-related courses in this subject field are: MUSA 145 - MUSA 146 Prereq: Audition and Permission - MUSA 245 - MUSA 246. MUSA 123 (s) Jazz Ensemble MUSA 114 (s) Studio Instruction 1 credits, max arranged 1 credit, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 323, MUSA 523 For secondary or minor instrument, nonmajors, and undeclared majors; Open to all students. Students earning graduate credit will be held to may not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction. Instruction offered in higher standards. piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, Prereq: Audition and Permission trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, MUSA 124 (s) Studio Instruction contrabass, or guitar. Final exam conducted by jury in some sections. 2 credits, max arranged Prereq: Audition or Permission Joint-listed with MUSA 324, MUSA 524. MUSA 115 (s) Studio Instruction For music majors in music degree programs other than performance; may 2 credits, 8 max not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/ For music majors. Review of fundamentals of technique and studio class; final exam conducted by jury. See MUSA 114 for instruction musicianship in preparation for MUSA 124 and MUSA 134. Maximum two areas. semesters on the same instrument. Prereq: Placement audition by committee Prereq: Placement audition by committee MUSA 126 Pep Band MUSA 116 Concert Choir--Vandaleers 1 credit, max arranged 1 credit, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 326 Joint-listed with MUSA 316, MUSA 516. Open to all students. Performances at home basketball games and other Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate events. Travel to conference tournament. Recommended Preparation: credits will be held to higher standards. Field trips. MUSA 119/MUSA 319/MUSA 519. (Spring only) Prereq: Audition and Permission Prereq: Audition and Permission MUSA 117 (s) University Choir MUSA 134 (s) Studio Instruction 1 credit, max arranged 3 credits, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 317, MUSA 517. Joint-listed with MUSA 334, MUSA 534. Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate For music majors in the B.Mus. Performance degree; may not be taken credits will be held to higher standards. for audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/studio class; final exam conducted by jury. See MUSA 114 for instruction areas. MUSA 118 (s) Jazz Choir Prereq: Placement audition by committee 1 credit, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 318, MUSA 518. MUSA 145 (s) Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate 1 credit credits will be held to higher standards. May not be taken for audit. The first semester of a four-semester beginning piano sequence. Two lecture-labs per week. (Fall only) MUSA 119 (s) Marching Band Prereq: Major or minor in the School of Music or Permission 1-3 credits, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 319, MUSA 519. MUSA 146 Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors Open to all students. Performance at home football games and other 1 credit events and travel to selected away football games; field trips. Students May not be taken for audit. The second semester of a four-semester earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher beginning piano sequence. Two lecture-labs per week. (Spring only) standards. (Fall only) Prereq: 'C' or better in MUSA 145 or Permission MUSA 120 (s) Wind Ensemble MUSA 153 Guitar Class 1 credit , max arranged 2 credits Joint-listed with MUSA 320, MUSA 520. Group instruction in guitar. May not be taken for audit. Open to all students by audition. Students earning graduate credit will be MUSA 180 (s) Opera/Musical Theatre Studio held to higher standards. 1-3 credits, max arranged Prereq: Audition and Permission Joint-listed with MUSA 380, MUSA 580. MUSA 121 (s) Concert Band Analysis, rehearsal, and performance of operatic and musical theatre 1 credit, max arranged literature. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a higher Joint-listed with MUSA 321, MUSA 521 standard. Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate Prereq: Audition and Permission credits will be held to higher standards. MUSA 200 (s) Seminar Credit arranged MUSA 203 (s) Workshop Credit arranged 2 Music - Applied Performance (MUSA)

MUSA 204 (s) Special Topics MUSA 316 Concert Choir--Vandaleers Credit arranged 1 credit, max arranged MUSA 208 Musical Conversation and Improvisation Joint-listed with MUSA 116, MUSA 516. 1 credit Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate This course exposes students to the musical aesthetic of improvisation credits will be held to higher standards. Field trips. Prereq: Audition and Permission and the many facets of improvising in individual and group contexts in a wide variety of musical styles across the world and throughout MUSA 317 (s) University Chorus history. Topics include listening skills, playing and singing by ear, pattern 1 credit, max arranged and scale recognition, theoretical and compositional applications, and Joint-listed with MUSA 117, MUSA 517. development of the creative process. (Fall only) Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate Prereq: 'C' or better in MUSC 139 and MUSC 141 or Permission credits will be held to higher standards. MUSA 210 Jazz Improvisation MUSA 318 (s) Jazz Choir 2 credits 1 credit, max arranged Overview of basic jazz improvisation with an emphasis on style and basic Joint-listed with MUSA 118, MUSA 518. jazz theory. (Spring only) Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate MUSA 212 Introduction to Jazz Piano I credits will be held to higher standards. 1 credit MUSA 319 (s) Marching Band Interpretation of fake books and lead sheets in various styles including 1-3 credits, max arranged swing, blues, ballad, Latin and pop. Emphasis on chord voicings, comping, Joint-listed with MUSA 119, MUSA 519. style, and basic improvisation. Recommended Preparation: Equivalent of Open to all students. Performance at home football games and other 2 years piano instruction. events and travel to selected away football games; field trips. Students MUSA 213 Introduction to Jazz Piano II earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher 1 credit standards. (Fall only) This course is designed to expand upon styles and techniques learned in MUSA 320 (s) Wind Ensemble Intro to Jazz Piano I. 1 credit , max arranged Prereq: MUSA 212 Joint-listed with MUSA 120, MUSA 520. MUSA 245 (s) Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors Open to all students by audition. Students earning graduate credit will be 1 credit. held to higher standards. May not be taken for audit. The third semester of a four-semester Prereq: Audition and Permission beginning piano sequence. Two lecture-labs per week. (Fall only) MUSA 321 (s) Concert Band Prereq: 'C' or better in MUSA 146 1 credit, max arranged MUSA 246 Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors Joint-listed with MUSA 121, MUSA 521 1 credit Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate May not be taken for audit. The fourth semester of a four-semester credits will be held to higher standards. beginning piano sequence. Two lecture-labs per week. (Spring only) MUSA 322 (s) Orchestra Prereq: 'C' or better in MUSA 245 or Permission 1 credit, max arranged MUSA 250 (s) Ensemble Attendance Joint-listed with MUSA 122, MUSA 522. 0 credits Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate This course documents student participation in ensembles when they are credits will be held to higher standards. unable to take them for credit. Does not fulfill ensemble requirements for Prereq: Audition and Permission music majors. Graded P/F. MUSA 323 (s) Jazz Ensemble MUSA 299 (s) Directed Study 1 credits, max arranged Credit arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 123, MUSA 523 Open to all students. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a MUSA 314 (s) Studio Instruction higher standard. 1 credit, max arranged Prereq: Audition and Permission For secondary or minor instrument, nonmajors, and undeclared majors; may not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction. Instruction offered in MUSA 324 (s) Studio Instruction piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, 2 credits, max arranged trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, Joint-listed with MUSA 124, MUSA 524. contrabass, or guitar. Final exam conducted by jury in some sections. For music majors in music degree programs other than performance; may Prereq: Four semesters of MUSA 114, MUSA 124, or MUSA 134 on the not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/ same instrument or Permission studio class; final exam conducted by jury. See MUSA 114 for instruction areas. MUSA 315 Collaborative Piano Prereq: Placement audition by committee 1 credit, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 515 Principles of collaborative piano; lab assignments under supervision. Prereq: Audition and completion of semester of MUSA 124 or MUSA 134 Music - Applied Performance (MUSA) 3

MUSA 326 Pep Band MUSA 487 Conducting II 1 credit, max arranged 2 credits Joint-listed with MUSA 126 (Spring only) Open to all students. Performances at home basketball games and other Prereq: MUSA 387 or Permission events. Travel to conference tournament. Recommended Preparation: MUSA 490 Half Recital MUSA 119/MUSA 319/MUSA 519. (Spring only) 0 credits Prereq: Audition and Permission Gen Ed: Senior Experience MUSA 334 (s) Studio Instruction For students required to have one-half recital. Graded P/F. 3 credits, max arranged Prereq: Audition and be enrolled in at least the second semester of Joint-listed with MUSA 134, MUSA 534. MUSA 324 or MUSA 334 Individual Instruction and Permission For music majors in the B.Mus. performance degree; may not be taken for Coreq: MUSA 324 or MUSA 334 audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/studio class; final MUSA 491 Recital exam conducted by jury. See MUSA 114 for instruction areas. 0 credits Prereq: Placement audition by committee Gen Ed: Senior Experience MUSA 365 (s) Chamber Ensemble For students required to have a full recital. May be repeated. Graded P/F. 1 credit, max arranged Prereq: Audition and be enrolled in at least the third semester of Joint-listed with MUSA 565. MUSA 324 or MUSA 334 Individual Instruction and Permission Open to all students. Performance opportunities in chamber ensembles: Coreq: MUSA 334 string, brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, vocal, and mixed. Students MUSA 492 Elective Half Recital earning graduate credit will be held to higher standards. 0 credits Prereq: Audition and Permission For students who wish to present an elective half recital. Graded P/F. MUSA 380 (s) Opera/Musical Theatre Studio Prereq: Audition and Permission 1-3 credits, max arranged Coreq: MUSA 324 or MUSA 334 Joint-listed with MUSA 180, MUSA 580. MUSA 493 Elective Recital Analysis, rehearsal, and performance of operatic and musical theatre 0 credits literature. Students earning graduate credit will be held to higher For students who wish to present an elective full recital. Graded P/F. standards. Prereq: Audition and Permission Prereq: Audition and Permission Coreq: MUSA 324 or MUSA 334 MUSA 387 Conducting I MUSA 499 (s) Directed Study 2 credits Credit arranged Conducting techniques, score reading, and interpretation of scores for large choral and instrumental ensembles. (Fall only) MUSA 500 Master's Research and Thesis Prereq: MUSC 141 Credit arranged MUSA 400 (s) Seminar MUSA 501 (s) Seminar Credit arranged Credit arranged MUSA 403 (s) Workshop MUSA 502 (s) Directed Study Credit arranged Credit arranged MUSA 404 (s) Special Topics MUSA 503 (s) Workshop Credit arranged Credit arranged MUSA 410 Advanced Jazz Improvisation MUSA 504 (s) Special Topics 2 credits Credit arranged Advanced study of jazz improvisation with an emphasis on advanced MUSA 505 (s) Professional Development jazz theory, transcription, and developing facility in all keys. Additional Credit arranged projects/assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall only) MUSA 514 (s) Studio Instruction Prereq: MUSA 210 1 credit, max arranged MUSA 455 Keyboard Performance Practices For secondary or minor instrument, nonmajors, and undeclared majors; 1 credit may not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction. Instruction offered in Cross-listed with MUSA 555. piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, Study of interpretation of keyboard music from Baroque through trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, 20th century; learn to interpret scores, teach, and perform keyboard contrabass, or guitar. Final exam conducted by jury in some sections. music stylistically; acquire knowledge of major performing artists and MUSA 515 Collaborative Piano recordings from each period of music. Registration for graduate credit 1 credit, max arranged requires additional research into original treatises from each period of Joint-listed with MUSA 315 music, resulting in the editing of a piece of music from each of these Principles of collaborative piano; lab assignments under supervision. periods. (Fall, alt/even years). Prereq: Audition and completion of semester of MUSA 124 or MUSA 134 4 Music - Applied Performance (MUSA)

MUSA 516 Concert Choir--Vandaleers MUSA 534 (s) Individual Instruction 1 credit, max arranged 3 credits, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 116, MUSA 316. Joint-listed with MUSA 134, MUSA 334. Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate For music majors in the B.Mus. Performance degree; may not be taken credits will be held to higher standards. Field trips. for audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/studio class; Prereq: Audition and Permission final exam conducted by jury. See MUSA 114 for instruction areas. MUSA 517 (s) University Chorus Prereq: Placement audition by committee 1 credit, max arranged MUSA 555 Keyboard Performance Practices Joint-listed with MUSA 117, MUSA 317. 1 credit Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate Joint-listed with MUSA 455. credits will be held to higher standards. Study of interpretation of keyboard music from Baroque through MUSA 518 (s) Jazz Choir 20th century; learn to interpret scores, teach, and perform keyboard 1 credit, max arranged music stylistically; acquire knowledge of major performing artists and Joint-listed with MUSA 118, MUSA 318. recordings from each period of music. Registration for graduate credit Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate requires additional research into original treatises from each period of credits will be held to higher standards. music, resulting in the editing of a piece of music from each of these periods. (Fall, alt/even years). MUSA 519 (s) Marching Band 1-3 credits, max arranged MUSA 565 (s) Chamber Ensemble Joint-listed with MUSA 119, MUSA 319. 1 credit, max arranged Open to all students. Performance at home football games and other Joint-listed with MUSA 365. events and travel to selected away football games; field trips. Students Open to all students. Performance opportunities in chamber ensembles: earning upper division and graduate credits will be held to higher string, brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, vocal, and mixed. Students standards. (Fall only) earning graduate credit will be held to higher standards. Prereq: Audition and Permission MUSA 520 (s) Wind Ensemble 1 credit , max arranged MUSA 580 (s) Opera/Musical Theatre Studio Joint-listed with MUSA 120, MUSA 320. 1-3 credits, max arranged Open to all students by audition. Students earning graduate credit will be Joint-listed with MUSA 180, MUSA 380. held to higher standards. Analysis, rehearsal, and performance of operatic and musical theatre Prereq: Audition and Permission literature. Students earning graduate credit will be held to higher standards. MUSA 521 (s) Concert Band Prereq: Audition and Permission 1 credit, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 121, MUSA 321 MUSA 587 (s) Advanced Conducting Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate 1-2 credits, max arranged credits will be held to higher standards. Advanced score study, baton technique, expressive gestures for conductors. MUSA 522 (s) Orchestra Prereq: Undergraduate conducting course 1 credit, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 122, MUSA 322. MUSA 591 (s) Required Master's Recital Open to all students. Students earning upper division and graduate 0 credits credits will be held to higher standards. For students whose emphasis is in performance. May be repeated. Prereq: Audition and Permission Graded P/F. Prereq: Audition and Permission of committee MUSA 523 (s) Jazz Ensemble Coreq: MUSA 524 or MUSA 534 1 credits, max arranged Joint-listed with MUSA 123, MUSA 323 MUSA 592 Final Master's Project Open to all students. Students earning graduate credit will be held to a 0 credits higher standard. Students in the Master of Music with a concentration in performance are Prereq: Audition and Permission required to write a document or present a lecture recital. Graded P/F. Prereq: Permission of Committee MUSA 524 (s) Individual Instruction 2 credits, max arranged MUSA 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research Joint-listed with MUSA 124, MUSA 324. Credit arranged For music majors in music degree programs other than performance; may Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. not be taken for audit. Weekly instruction plus convocation/area recital/ Prereq: Permission studio class; final exam conducted by jury. See MUSA 114 for instruction areas. Prereq: Placement audition by committee