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Bachelor of Music Education MUSIC All music education majors will give a half recital (30 minutes of music) in their major performance area. Undergraduate Program Information Applied Music Requirements for All Music Degrees Mission Statement All Music degrees require at least two semesters of applied music study The mission of the Music Department at NMSU is: at the 430 level.

1. to prepare students for careers in music education, business and/or All students enrolling in applied music will audition and obtain permission performance; from an applied teacher before enrolling for applied music credit. 2. to give the student body opportunities to perform, study, create and experience music; Students may obtain further information by contacting the music department. 3. to enhance the cultural lives of our constituency by performance of superior music; and Other Music Requirements, Fees and Regulations 4. to create an artistic environment which fosters the development of 1. A Piano Proficiency Examination is required of all music majors. personal realizations we believe to be essential to the fabric of a Each student must enroll in Functional Piano or Applied Piano every healthy society. semester, until the Proficiency is passed. Detailed requirements may be obtained from the Department of Music office. Students must All students are required to meet the State Common Core as listed in pass the piano Proficiency Exam before presenting a Senior Recital. earlier sections of this catalog. Please see a Music Department advisor 2. Qualitative grade-point average for graduation in music is 2.0 or for a specific list of courses. higher. All grades in required music courses must be C- or better. Admission into the Program 3. A Music Theory Placement Examination is required of all entering freshman and transfer students. For a student to be officially accepted as a Music major or minor, he/she must do the following: 4. An instrument rental fee is charged each semester for students using university instruments. Consult the music department concerning • perform an audition for a panel of no less than three Music faculty these fees. members 5. All applied students pay an additional fee. Consult the music • one of whom must be the director of his/her program area department concerning these fees. • one of whom must be the applied teacher of the student's 6. Outside groups and individuals must have special permission to use principal instrument music department facilities. Contact the music office for additional • provide a recommendation letter from a music professional information. • take a Music Theory placement exam Music Ensembles Any student declaring Music as his/her major may be accepted for a All students majoring or minoring in Music, must enroll and participate in one-semester probationary period. During that first semester, the Music the ensemble appropriate for their particular degree plan. The appropriate faculty will determine if the student has the necessary skills and work ensemble will be determined by degree requirements in consultation ethic to continue as a major. The student's course work, ensemble with the student's advisor and ensemble directors. The student must participation and applied jury will be the basis for the decision to allow enroll each and every semester he/she is considered full-time until the the student to continue or not. degree requirements are met, for a minimum of 8 semesters (7 semester for Music Education majors). Any student receiving any kind of financial Departmental Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees assistance through the Music Department must enroll each and every (Music Core) semester while he/she is attending NMSU. Music Education Students will not receive Music Scholarship funds during their semester of Student A student must earn a grade of C- or better in all departmental Teaching. For more information, contact the Music Office. requirements for any degree in the Department of Music. All students wishing to pursue a music degree must audition and take the theory Music Scholarships and Awards placement exam. Contact the department for current audition A limited number of performance stipends and other music scholarships requirements. are available to any full-time registered student and are awarded through the department. Amounts awarded will reflect excellence and If students change major(s) or minor(s) or do not complete the achievement in performance, determined by audition—either in person or requirements for the minor at the time of graduation, they may only by a recording—and references. count a maximum of 9 credits of the applied/occupational credits toward graduation. For more information on performance stipends and other music Recital Requirements for all Music Degrees scholarships and awards, write to: Bachelor of Music Department of Music All performance majors are required to give a half recital (30 minutes of PO Box 30001, MSC 3 F music) in the junior year and a full recital (60 minutes of music) in the Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001 senior year. E-mail: [email protected]. 2 Music

not writing a thesis must develop and complete an approved project Graduate Program Information before the oral examination. The Master of Music degree is offered in the following areas of study: Conducting, Music Education and Performance. Applicants are expected Final Examination to have an undergraduate degree in music or music education equivalent All Master of Music candidates must take a final comprehensive oral to that represented by the BM or BME degree from New Mexico State examination. The final oral examination may not be scheduled until the University. The music department does not require the Graduate Record graduate recital (with analytical paper) is completed or a final draft of the Exam, but does expect each applicant to possess graduate-level Music Education project or thesis has been approved by the candidate’s language and writing skills. For admission into the Master of Music advisor. degree program, all applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and submit at least three letters of recommendation from music Fees professionals. An audition, either in person or by recording, is required for Fees, in addition to tuition, will be assessed for all applied hours and entrance into the Performance or Conducting programs. Auditions will be recitals. (Consult the Music Department for details). based upon, but not limited to, prescribed repertory.

For acceptance into the Music Education program, the applicant must Degrees for the Department have completed a Bachelor of Music Education degree comparable to Bachelor Degree(s) the one offered by NMSU or take the requisite undergraduate courses at Music (Instrumental Performance) - Bachelor of Music NMSU leading to state licensure before enrolling in graduate courses. (Contact the Music Department for details.) Music (Piano Performance) - Bachelor of Music

Note: The degree offered is a Master of Music. The student's official Music (Vocal Performance) - Bachelor of Music transcript and diploma will only indicate that degree. The area of study (Conducting, Music Education, Performance) will not be included as part of Music Education (K-12 Instrumental) - Bachelor of Music Education the official degree title. Music Education (K-12 Vocal) - Bachelor of Music Education Recital Requirements for Performance and Conducting A graduate recital plus an analytical paper are required of all candidates Master Degree(s) in Performance and Conducting. Students must be enrolled in their Music (Conducting) - Master of Music applied area during the semester the recital is given. A minimum of 60 Music (Music Education) - Master of Music minutes of music is required for all Performance recitals. A minimum of three major works for the appropriate ensemble is required for all Music (Music Education) - Master of Music (Online) Conducting recitals. The recital may only be given after at least 6 hours of graduate applied or conducting courses have been successfully Music (Performance) - Master of Music completed. Minors for the Department Program of Study and Committee Selection Music - Undergraduate Minor After admission, each student must successfully complete MUSC 471 Graduate Theory Review before subsequent enrollment in other music Associate Professor, Fred Bugbee, Department Head theory courses. He or she must also successfully complete MUSC 477 Graduate Music History Review before subsequent enrollment in other Professors Chaffin, Kaplan, Shearer; Associate Professors Daughtrey, music history courses. Espinoza, Gollo, Martinez-Rios, Spitzer, L. Van Winkle, Vega-Albela; Assistant Professors Mapp, Moore, Smyth; College Associate Professors During the first semester of study, a tentative Program of Study is Taylor planned, documented and filed by the student in consultation with the advisor in his or her major field. The Program of Study is subject F. Bugbee, Department Head, D.M.A. (Eastman School of Music)– percussion, to approval by the Music Department Head and the Graduate Music history; L. Chaffin, Ph.D. (Texas Tech)– theory, composition; S. Daughtrey, Committee. The student will also select, in consultation with his or D.M. (Indiana University)-- vocal coordinator, diction, pedagogy; S. Gollo her advisor, an advisory committee consisting of the advisor, and two (Conservatoire de Musique, Switzerland)-- Orchestra Director, violin; A. additional faculty members. Kaplan, Ph.D. (NYU Manhattan School of Music)– low brass; M. Mapp (Kansas University)- Director of Bands, conducting; J. Martinez-Rios, M.M (Western Candidacy Michigan)– viola; M. Moore, D.M.A. (Kansas University)-- clarinet, woodwind In order to qualify for candidacy the student (except those in the online techniques; J. Shearer, D.M.A. (Eastman School of Music)– graduate Music Education program) must meet the Graduate School requirement coordinator, history; S. Smyth, D.M.A. (Kansas University)- Athletic Bands, of 12 credits of graduate work in residence and must show evidence music education; L. Spitzer, D.M.A. (USC)– piano, history; R. Taylor, D.M.A of a satisfactory quality of work in the required courses, demonstrate (Arizona)– saxophone, theory; L. Van Winkle, D.M.A. (Arizona) flute, ear- the desired progress in his or her performance area and, where required, training; D. Vega-Albela M.M. (Western Michigan)--violin submit a recital program, thesis topic, or project proposal for approval. Thesis A thesis is optional in Music Education and is encouraged for students considering completion of a terminal degree. Music Education candidates Music 3

MUSC 1310. Recital Attendance Music Courses 0.5 Credits (.5+1P) MUSC 1110G. Music Appreciation: Jazz This course is for music students to attend and participate in a good 3 Credits (3) number of convocation, concert, and recital performances, creating This course explores the ideas of music in society and its cultural a wider appreciation for the performing arts. May be repeated up to 4 relevance and is designed to increase the students’ appreciation of music credits. Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. S/U Grading as well as to enhance their listening skills. Students are introduced to with RR. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. various periods, styles, and composers of music and become acquainted Learning Outcomes with knowledge and appreciation of Jazz from various cultures and 1. Encourage student observation of serious music times. 2. Provide opportunities for public performances Learning Outcomes 3. To create a greater sense of community within the student body 1. Develop a vocabulary of musical terms, and be able to describe music using those terms MUSC 1410. Introduction to Music Education 2. Demonstrate knowledge of composers, their music and their 2 Credits (2) relationship to historical periods This course is an overview of teaching in the music classroom through 3. Recognize how music played and plays a political, social, and cultural readings and observations. Students will be introduced to the skills function needed to become a reflective educator, develop observation techniques, 4. Identify well-known pieces and the historical and social context in and demonstrate knowledge of the current state of the profession. which they were composed Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. 5. Demonstrate basic understanding of music notation and musical Learning Outcomes communication 1. Make observations and analyze the current state of musical education in public schools MUSC 1130G. Music Appreciation: Western Music 2. Describe characteristics of good teaching in music 3 Credits (3) 3. Articulate a personal philosophy of music education This course explores the ideas of music in society and its cultural 4. Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses as a teacher of music relevance and is designed to increase the students’ appreciation of music as well as to enhance their listening skills. Students are introduced to MUSC 1440. Class Voice I various periods, styles, and composers of music and become acquainted 1 Credit (1) with knowledge and appreciation of Western music from various cultures Group instruction in voice and vocal pedagogy for instrumental Music and times. Education majors, offering basic principles of healthy vocal production Learning Outcomes with particular attention to diction, development of vocal range, and the 1. Develop a vocabulary of musical terms, and be able to describe music ability to impart that knowledge to elementary, junior and/or high school using those terms age students. Restricted to: Music Education majors. Traditional Grading 2. Demonstrate knowledge of composers, their music and their with RR. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. relationship to historical periods Learning Outcomes 3. Recognize how music played and plays a political, social, and cultural 1. Provide the basic understanding of healthy vocal production. function Including, but is not limited to, the 4. Identify well-known pieces and the historical and social context in 2. following topics: Expanding vocal range; Learning how to which they were composed practice and learn songs effectively and efficiently; Provide basic 5. Demonstrate basic understanding of music notation and musical understanding of vocal pedagogy; Introduction to diction communication 3. Aims to equip students with the ability to impart that knowledge to elementary, junior and/or high school age students. MUSC 1210. Fundamentals of Music for Non-majors 3 Credits (3) MUSC 1450. Ear Training I A beginning course in the fundamentals of music, this course includes 1 Credit (1) notation, scales, key signatures and intervals. Aural comprehension is To develop the ability to accurately hear, identify, sing and notate musical introduced through singing intervals, scales and triads and dictating elements including rhythm, melody, intervals and harmony Traditional simple rhythmic and melodic patterns and students explore the basic Grading with RR. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. components of music. Traditional Grading with RR. Prerequisite(s): Passing the Theory Placement exam or making a C or Learning Outcomes better in MUSC 1210. 1. Demonstrate and apply standard notation of pitch, rhythm, scales, Learning Outcomes intervals, key signatures, triads, and simple melodic and harmonic 1. Counting rhythms at sight using the Eastman Counting System composition 2. Singing melodies at sight using solfege syllables 2. Develop and improve basic aural skills 3. Writing out rhythmic patterns 3. Read musical notation 4. Writing out melodic patterns 4. Improve and expand understanding of fundamental musical 5. Identifying and singing intervals techniques and concepts 6. Identifying and singing chord / triad qualities 4 Music

MUSC 1451. Ear Training II MUSC 1471. Functional Piano II 1 Credit (1) 2 Credits (2) To develop the ability to accurately hear, identify, sing and notate musical Scales, chords, memorization. Harmonization of simple melodies with the elements including rhythm, melody, intervals and harmony Restricted to ability to play simple melodies and rhythms. May be taken for unlimited Las Cruces campus only. credit. Restricted to music majors. No S/U option. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MUSC 1450. Prerequisite: MUSC 1470 or consent of instructor. Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes 1. Counting rhythms at sight using the Eastman Counting System 1. Two octave scales with hands separate in C, G, D, A, E, B and F (major 2. Singing melodies at sight using solfege syllables and minor) 3. Writing out rhythmic patterns 2. I-IV-I-V-V7-I cadences in above mentioned keys in root position and 4. Writing out melodic patterns 1st inversion 5. Identifying and singing intervals 3. Simple sight reading, harmonization and transposition 6. Identifying and singing chord / triad qualities 4. Prepared pieces from the book 5. Simple improvisation MUSC 1460. Music Theory I 6. Identify intervals, key signatures and chords 3 Credits (3) 7. Correct posture and hand position Introduction to vocabulary and syntax of 4-voice 18th c. chorale music 8. Musical issues such as phrasing, slurs and dynamics through study and harmonic analysis. Prerequisite(s): Passing the Theory Placement exam or making a C or 9. Good practice habits and techniques better in MUSC 1210. MUSC 1472. Functional Piano III Learning Outcomes 1. To learn the vocabulary and syntax of 4-voice 18th c. chorale music 2 Credits (2) through study and harmonic analysis For music majors preparing for the Piano Proficiency Examination. May be taken for unlimited credit. Restricted to music majors. No S/U option. MUSC 1461. Music Theory II Prerequisite: MUSC 1471 or consent of instructor. 3 Credits (3) Learning Outcomes Expansion of vocabulary and syntax of 4-voice 18th c. chorale music 1. Keys learned in previous semesters, adding F# and C# (D flat) through study, harmonic analysis, and part writing. 2. Secondary dominant chords added to cadence patterns Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSC 1460. 3. Two-octave, , root position arpeggios, major and minor Learning Outcomes 4. Intro to chord charts, harmonization 1. To expand and apply the vocabulary and syntax of 4-voice, 18th c. 5. More difficult sight--reading and transpositions chorale music through study, harmonic analysis, and part writing. 6. More difficult prepared pieces MUSC 1470. Functional Piano I 7. Accompany a piece for any instrument on the Mid-Term Recital 2 Credits (2) (required) Scales, chords, memorization. Harmonization of simple melodies with the ability to play simple melodies and rhythms. May be taken for unlimited MUSC 1992. Applied Music credit. Restricted to music majors. No S/U option. 1-2 Credits Learning Outcomes Private or group instruction for non-music majors, secondary 1. 5 finger hand position in all keys instruments, and music majors preparing for 200-level applied music. 2. I-IV-I-V7-I cadences in all keys May be taken for unlimited credit. Learning Outcomes 3. One octave scales with hands together in C, G, D and F (major and 1. Varies minor) 4. Root position cross--over triads, solid and broken (major and minor) MUSC 2110. Chamber Ensemble 5. Simple sight reading, harmonizing and transposition 1 Credit (1) 6. Prepared pieces from the textbook This course is an exploration of chamber ensembles, allowing students to 7. Simple improvisation develop their abilities with their instruments in a group setting. Students will gain a broader understanding of chamber ensemble through study of 8. Play 2 simple vocal exercises musical history, as well as various practice exercises and performances. 9. Identify intervals, key signatures and chords May be repeated up to 16 credits. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. 10. 1Correct posture and hand position Prerequisite(s): by audition only. 11. 1Musical issues such as phrasing, slurs and dynamics Learning Outcomes 12. 1Good practice habits and techniques 1. Improve performance skills 2. Develop and improve performance skills in a group setting 3. Develop understanding and interpretation within the context of music history 4. Refine and improve technical ability 5. Demonstrate proper technique and usage Music 5

MUSC 2120. Major Ensemble MUSC 2151. An Introduction to World Music, Jazz and Music Research 1 Credit (1) 3 Credits (3) This course is an exploration of major ensembles, allowing students to Introduces world music and jazz within a historical and cultural context, develop their abilities with their instruments in a group setting. Students considering significant musical figures, forms, genres, styles, and will gain a broader understanding of major ensemble through study of representative works. A major component will be the development of musical history, as well as various practice exercises and performances. effective research and scholarly writing skills for the music major or May be repeated up to 10 credits. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. minor. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Restricted to: Music majors and Prerequisite(s): by audition only. minors. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes 1. Improve performance skills 1. This course will cover fundamental concepts and styles associated 2. Develop and improve performance skills in a group setting with world music (ethnomusicology), jazz and popular music, an 3. Develop understanding and interpretation within the context of music overview of the Western European tradition, and an intense focus on history research and writing about music. 4. Refine and improve technical ability 2. Emphasis will be placed on writing skills as they apply to the college experience in general and the world of music education and 5. Demonstrate proper technique and usage performance in particular. MUSC 2130. Jazz Ensemble 3. Students will become acquainted with the diverse ways cultures 1 Credit (1) create and are affected by their respective musical arts. This course is an exploration of jazz ensembles, allowing students to 4. Focus will be on style evolution, forms, genres, composers, literature, develop their abilities with their instruments in a group setting. Students and, where appropriate, performers will gain a broader understanding of jazz ensemble through study of musical history, as well as various practice exercises and performances. MUSC 2210. Diction I May be repeated up to 10 credits. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. 2 Credits (2) Prerequisite(s): By audition only. This course is designed to prepare students for singing in multiple Learning Outcomes languages using concepts of the International Phonetic Alphabet. 1. Improve performance skills Students will work to master the basics of phonetic singing to improve 2. Develop and improve performance skills in a group setting their overall musical abilities. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. Learning Outcomes 3. Develop understanding and interpretation within the context of music 1. Correctly and consistently form vowel and consonant sounds when history speaking and singing in multiple languages 4. Refine and improve technical ability 2. Correctly and consistently transcribe texts in multiple languages 5. Demonstrate proper technique and usage using the International Phonetic Alphabet 6. Develop and improve improvisation skills 3. Understand and explain the International Phonetic Alphabet’s usage and symbols MUSC 2132. Percussion Ensemble 4. Develop and apply the concept of lyric diction to singing 1 Credit (1) Study and performance of contemporary percussion ensemble literature. 5. Gain fluency, accuracy, and confidence in pronunciation of sung text May be repeated up to 5 credits. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. Prerequisite(s): by audition only. MUSC 2220. Diction II Learning Outcomes 2 Credits (2) 1. Improve performance skills This course serves as a continuing study in the concepts of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students will continue to improve and 2. Develop and improve performance skills in a group setting practice their diction to develop their singing and musical abilities in 3. Develop understanding and interpretation within the context of music order to begin the mastery of lyric diction. Restricted to music majors. history Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. 4. Refine and improve technical ability Prerequisite: MUSC 2210 or consent of instructor. 5. Demonstrate proper technique and usage Learning Outcomes 1. Correctly and consistently form vowel and consonant sounds when speaking and singing in multiple languages 2. Correctly and consistently transcribe texts in multiple languages using the International Phonetic Alphabet 3. Understand and explain the International Phonetic Alphabet’s usage and symbols 4. Develop and apply the concept of lyric diction to singing. 5. Gain fluency, accuracy, and confidence in pronunciation of sung text. 6. Demonstrate ability to notate song texts according to IPA standards 6 Music

MUSC 2240. Music History and Literature: Antiquity through Baroque MUSC 2452. Ear Training IV 3 Credits (3) 1 Credit (1) Surveys Western art music within a historical and cultural context, Continuation of MUS 2451, advanced sight singing, dictation. Restricted considering significant musical figures, forms, genres, styles, and to Las Cruces campus only. representative works from antiquity through the end of the Baroque era. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSC 2451 and MUSC 2460. An additional emphasis will be given to effective research and scholarly Learning Outcomes writing skills. Restricted to: M ED,MUSC majors. 1. Count rhythms at sight using the Eastman Counting System Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 1450, 1460, and 2151. 2. Sing scales and sequences as assigned for the level Learning Outcomes 3. Sing melodies at sight using solfege syllables 1. The purpose of the course is to survey the beginning history of music 4. Write out rhythmic patterns in both simple and compound meters from the earliest ancient times through the Baroque period, ca. 175 5. Write out melodic patterns in both major and minor tonalities MUSC 2310. Sound and Music Technology 6. Identify, label and sing intervals 1 Credit (1) 7. Identify, label and sing chords and extended harmonic qualities, i.e. This course serves as an overview of current technologies and principles V7 and inversions for the recording and production of sound, and the use of computer- 8. Write out harmonic progressions in both two and four part forms based technologies for the production of music. Restricted to: MUSC,M including secondary dominants and modulations. ED majors. Traditional Grading with RR. Restricted to Las Cruces campus 9. Accurately detect melodic and rhythmic errors in dictation examples. only. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1460. MUSC 2460. Music Theory III Learning Outcomes 3 Credits (3) 1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of techniques and practices of Analysis of Baroque and Classical Music. Vocabulary and syntax of 18th music recording and production and 19th c. Western art music through study, chordal/formal analysis, 2. Demonstrate ability to properly use computer-based technologies to and composition. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. produce and record music Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSC 1461. 3. Demonstrate ability to create music recordings Learning Outcomes 4. Work with a variety of recording, production, and sound reinforcement 1. To learn and apply the vocabulary and syntax of 18th and 19th tools c. Western art music through study, chordal/formal analysis, and 5. Apply basic and mixed editing techniques composition. 6. Use audio editing and file management techniques 2. Topics covered include: Two-Voice Eighteenth Century Counterpoint; Fugue; Borrowed Chords; Neapolitan 6th Chords; Augmented 6th 7. Demonstrate knowledge of music technology vocabulary Chords; Sonata Form; Rondo Form. 8. Explain and understand the development of various music technologies MUSC 2461. Music Theory IV 3 Credits (3) MUSC 2451. Ear Training III Analysis of Romantic, Post-Romantic, Impressionist, and Twelve-Tone 1 Credit (1) Music. Vocabulary and syntax of late 19th and early 20th c. Western art Continuation of MUSC 1451, advanced sight singing, dictation. Restricted music through study, micro/macro analysis, and composition. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. to Las Cruces campus only. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or better in MUSC 1451. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSC 2460. Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes 1. Count rhythms at sight using the Eastman Counting System 1. To learn and apply the vocabulary and syntax of late 19th and early 2. Sing melodies at sight and prepared using Solfege syllables 20th c. music through study, micro/macro analysis, and composition. 3. Write out rhythmic patterns 4. Write out melodic patterns MUSC 2470. Functional Piana IV 2 Credits (2) 5. Identify and singing intervals For music majors preparing for Piano Proficiency Examination. May be 6. Identify and sing chord / triad qualities taken for unlimited credit. Restricted to music majors. No S/U option. 7. Write out harmonic dictation Prerequisite: MUSC 1472 or consent of instructor. Learning Outcomes 1. Keys learned in previous semesters, adding A flat, E flat, and B flat 2. Secondary dominant chords added to cadence patterns, all inversions 3. Arpeggios, all inversions 4. More difficult sight--reading and transpositions 5. More difficult prepared pieces 6. Four part pieces (hymns) 7. Accompany a piece for any instrument onthe Mid-Term Recital (required) Score reading and transposition Music 7

MUSC 2510. Applied Music I MUSC 316. Brass Techniques II 1-4 Credits 1 Credit (1) Individual instruction to develop technique, musicianship, performance Methods and techniques of teaching low brass instruments, for music and improvisational skills, as well as knowledge of significant repertoire. education majors. Main campus only. May be repeated up to 16 credits. Consent of Instructor required. MUSC 317. Woodwind Techniques I Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. Traditional Grading 1 Credit (1) with RR. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. Methods and techniques of teaching high woodwind instruments, for Prerequisite(s): Audition. music education majors. Main campus only. Learning Outcomes 1. Varies MUSC 318. Woodwind Techniques II 1 Credit (1) MUSC 2993. Opera Workshop Methods and techniques of teaching saxophone and double reed 1 Credit (1) instruments, for music education majors. Main campus only. Study, translation, analysis, rehearsal and performance of opera. May be MUSC 319. String Techniques I repeated up to 10 credits. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only. 1 Credit (1) Prerequisite(s): by audition only. Methods and techniques of teaching low string instruments, for music Learning Outcomes education majors. Main campus only. 1. Varies MUSC 320. String Technique II MUSC 2996. Special Topics I 1 Credit (1) 1-3 Credits Methods and techniques of teaching high string instruments, for music Emphasis on special areas of music; designed for highly motivated education majors. Main campus only. students. May be taken for unlimited credit. MUSC 321. Instrumental Techniques for Vocal Music Education Majors Learning Outcomes 2 Credits (2) 1. Varies Methods of teaching brass, woodwind, percussion, stringed and fretted instruments for vocal music education majors. Restricted to: Music and MUSC 301. Marching Band Techniques Music Education majors. Traditional Grading with RR. 2 Credits (2) This course will help students develop the techniques needed to MUSC 322. Guitar Methods administer and teach all aspects of a contemporary high school marching 1 Credit (1) band. This includes drill conception and design, instruction, organization, Methods and techniques of teaching guitar, for Music Education majors. and administration. Stylistic varieties of marching fundamentals, show Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. Traditional Grading conception, fundamentals of charting and teaching drill, computer- with RR. aided drill design, traditional show design, contemporary show design, MUSC 323. Percussion Technique I rehearsal techniques, and organizational concepts. Restricted to: Music, 1 Credit (1) Music Education majors. Traditional Grading with RR. Methods and techniques of teaching fundamental percussion MUSC 302. Music History and Literature: Classic through Romantic instruments (snare drum, timpani, keyboards and essential accessories). 3 Credits (3) May be repeated up to 1 credits. Restricted to: MUS,M ED majors. Surveys Western art music within a historical and cultural context, MUSC 324. Percussion Technique II considering significant musical figures, forms, genres, styles, and 1 Credit (1) representative works from the beginnings of the Classic era through the Methods and techniques of teaching marching percussion, drum set, and end of the Romantic era. An additional emphasis will be given to effective a continuation of techniques discussed in MUS 323. May be repeated up research and scholarly writing skills. Restricted to: Music Majors and to 1 credits. Restricted to: MUS,M ED majors. Traditional Grading with RR. Minors majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUS 323. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 2240. MUSC 325. Beginning Conducting MUSC 303. Music History and Literature: 20th Century Through the 1 Credit (1) Present A study of the fundamentals of conducting and rehearsal strategies 3 Credits (3) with an emphasis on beginning technique applicable to all ensembles. Surveys Western art music within a historical and cultural context, Reading of musical scores with application via laboratory ensemble considering significant musical figures, forms, genres, styles, and experience is included. Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. representative works from the beginning of the 20th Century through the Traditional Grading with RR. Present. An additional emphasis will be given to effective research and Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSC 2452 and MUSC 2461. scholarly writing skills. Restricted to: MUS minors and majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 302. MUSC 315. Brass Techniques I 1 Credit (1) Methods and techniques of teaching high brass instruments, for music education majors. Main campus only. 8 Music

MUSC 326. Instrumental Conducting MUSC 349. Secondary Music Methods 3 Credits (3) 2 Credits (2) Will continue from MUSC 325 in the training for competent musicianship Lesson planning, curriculum, teaching methodology, materials, and with a focus on conducting gestures and movements, score study, and procedures for teaching music in the middle school and high school. rehearsal techniques as it relates to the instrumental ensemble. The Emphasis on teaching in a multicultural setting and developing reflective class will focus primarily on the development of a non-verbal vocabulary practitioners. Restricted to: Music Education majors. that will allow each student to clearly and artistically communicate Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSC 346. with the members of an ensemble to solicit a predetermined musical MUSC 350. Chamber Music result. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Restricted to: MUS,M ED majors. 1 Credit (1) Traditional Grading with RR. Small performing ensembles that may include strings, woodwinds, brass, Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 325. pianos, percussion, and voices. May be repeated up to 16 credits. MUSC 327. Choral Conducting Prerequisite(s): by audition only. 3 Credits (3) MUSC 351. Opera Workshop Continuation of conducting study with emphasis on choral rehearsal 1 Credit (1) techniques, ensemble management, and literature. Restricted to: Music Study, translation analysis, rehearsal and performance of opera. May be and Music Education majors. Traditional Grading with RR. repeated up to 10 credits. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSC 325. Prerequisite(s): by audition only. MUSC 330. Applied Music II MUSC 360. Special Topics II 1-4 Credits 1-3 Credits Continuation from MUS 230. Individual instruction to develop technique, Emphasis on special areas of music; designed for highly motivated musicianship, performance and improvisational skills, as well as students. May be taken for unlimited credit. knowledge of significant repertoire. May be repeated up to 16 credits. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: Music and Music Education MUSC 361. Concert Choir II majors. Traditional Grading with RR. 1 Credit (1) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSC 2992 plus a juried Composed of both music and nonmusic majors. Emphasis on vocal audition. techniques, sight-singing, and basics of choral musicianship. Students must assume leadership role. May be repeated up to 88 credits. MUSC 339. Survey of Music Business Prerequisite(s): by audition only. 3 Credits (3) Survey of career options and exploration of current events/trends within MUSC 362. Philharmonic Orchestra II the Music Industry. Non-Music Business majors may be admitted with 1 Credit (1) instructor’s approval. The University Philharmonic Orchestra is open to all students and performs a wide variety of standard orchestral literature. The orchestra MUSC 340. Junior Recital performs each semester and the objectives include refining technique, 1 Credit (1) stylistic characteristics, intonation, balance, bowings, color, rhythmic Public solo performance under the supervision of the appropriate applied integrity and dynamics. May be repeated up to 10 credits. instructor. 30 minutes of musical performance is required. Consent of Prerequisite(s): by audition only. Instructor required. Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. Traditional Grading with RR. MUSC 363. Jazz Ensembles II Corequisite(s): MUSC 330. 1 Credit (1) Performance ensemble that explore repertoire written for big band, MUSC 341. BA Capstone including (but not limited to) dance band, swing, and contemporary 1-2 Credits (1-2) compositions. May be repeated up to 10 credits. The objective of the Capstone course for the BA degree in Music is to Prerequisite(s): by audition only. demonstrate the accumulation, understanding and knowledge of the student’s course of study. This will take the form of an analytical paper, MUSC 365. Composition I recital, research paper, composition or other equally encompassing 2 Credits (2) project approved by the Instructor of Record. This may involve Significant forms for various media. Emphasis on structural aspects of coursework from the student’s minor area of study and be a multi- original composition. Restricted to: M ED,MUS majors. disciplinary collaborative effort. Restricted to: Music majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 1460. Prerequisite(s): A B- or better in MUSC 2460 and MUSC 302. MUSC 368. University Singers II MUSC 346. Elementary Music Methods 1 Credit (1) 2 Credits (2) Select concert and touring choir of undergraduate and graduate students Lesson planning, curriculum, teaching methodology, materials, and performing a cappella and accompanied choral literature. May be procedures for teaching music in an elementary school. Emphasis on repeated up to 10 credits. Consent of Instructor required. methodology of Koday and Orff, teaching in a multicultural setting, and Prerequisite(s): by audition only. developing reflective practitioners. This course requires field experience in the public schools. Restricted to: Music Education majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSC 1410 and passing the TEP exam. Music 9

MUSC 370. Wind Symphony II MUSC 391. Survey of Orchestral Literature 1 Credit (1) 2 Credits (2) This elite ensemble of 50 highly qualified graduate and undergraduate An examination of beginning to advanced literature for both string students performs a varied repertoire of the highest quality literature orchestra and symphony orchestra with an emphasis on the needs of for winds. Members will also perform concerts of chamber winds middle and high school ensembles. A means to determine the quality literature each semester. This ensemble is dedicated to professional of a piece as well as the standardized level of difficulty (grading) will be level performance while fostering the musical growth of its members. included. Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. Conducted by the Director of Bands, this group serves as the flagship for Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 2452 and MUSC 2461. the entire university bands program. May be repeated up to 10 credits. MUSC 392. Survey of Choral Literature Prerequisite(s): by audition only. 2 Credits (2) MUSC 372. Marching Band II An examination of beginning to advanced literature for choir with an 1 Credit (1) emphasis on the needs of middle and high school ensembles. A means Composed of both majors and nonmajors. Opportunity to perform to determine the quality of a piece as well as the standardized level all varieties of music in a contemporary style marching unit. May be of difficulty (grading) will be included. Restricted to: Music and Music repeated up to 5 credits. Consent of Instructor required. Traditional Education majors. Grading with RR. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 2452 and MUSC 2461. MUSC 374. Percussion Ensembles II MUSC 413. Form and Analysis 1 Credit (1) 3 Credits (3) Study and performance of contemporary percussion ensemble literature. Forms in tonal music and basic analytic techniques including music from Students must assume a leadership role. May be repeated up to 5 credits. diverse cultures and media. Prerequisite(s): by audition only. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 2452 and MUSC 2461. MUSC 380. Symphonic Band II MUSC 415. Orchestration 1 Credit (1) 3 Credits (3) This is a select large ensemble, chosen by audition. It provides a Scoring for full orchestra and various instrumental combinations with challenging musical environment for skilled performers by programming consideration of instrument timbres, strengths, weaknesses and ranges. repertoire that ranges from works for chamber winds, to standards of Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. the wind band literature, to cutting edge literature. Conducted by the Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSC 2452 and MUSC 2461. Associate Director of Bands, this ensemble is comprised of music majors MUSC 417. Studio Accompanying and non-music majors alike and provides the less experienced student an 2 Credits (2) opportunity to hone and refine performance skills. May be repeated up to Practical application of collaborative piano skills in a studio setting for 10 credits. Piano Performance majors. May be repeated up to 8 credits. Consent of Prerequisite(s): by audition only. Instructor required. Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. MUSC 381. Campus Band II Traditional Grading with RR. 1 Credit (1) MUSC 421. Music of the Baroque Era This is a non-auditioned ensemble designed to meet the needs of 3 Credits (3) students from all majors across campus. Music majors are encouraged An overview of the music of the Baroque era with an emphasis on history to enroll while performing on a secondary instrument. Marching band and literature. members are also encouraged to take the course to build skills and Prerequisite(s): MUSC 303. leadership. This ensemble provides an educational experience and serves as an outlet for students who wish to remain musically active in a less MUSC 422. Music of the Classic Era intense setting. May be repeated up to 10 credits. 3 Credits (3) An overview of the music of the Classic era with an emphasis on history MUSC 386. Applied Music Pedagogy and Literature I and literature. 2 Credits (2) Prerequisite(s): MUSC 303. Methods, materials, problems, literature, and techniques in teaching individual lessons. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: Music MUSC 424. Music of the Twentieth Century and Music Education majors. Traditional Grading with RR. 3 Credits (3) An overview of the music of the Twentieth Century with an emphasis on MUSC 390. Survey of Wind Literature history and literature. Consent of Instructor required. 2 Credits (2) Prerequisite(s): MUSC 303. An examination of beginning to advanced literature for wind bands with an emphasis on the needs of middle and high school ensembles. It will include a means to determine the quality of a piece as well as the standardized level of difficulty (grading). Restricted to: Music and Music Education majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 2452 and MUSC 2461. 10 Music

MUSC 429. Opera: History and Literature MUSC 475. Intermediate Conducting 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) An overview of the operatic art form from the Florentine Camerata and Serves as a bridge from undergraduate conducting study to the graduate Baroque opera through current 21st-century works, with an emphasis on level. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll to learn how the historical context, composers, and significant works. Restricted to: Music, graduate program in conducting functions. The course also serves as Music Education majors. the introductory experience for newly admitted graduate conducting Prerequisite(s): MUSC 303 or consent of instructor. majors. After successful completion of this course, students will be able Learning Outcomes to: Study musical scores from a conducting perspective; Demonstrate 1. The student will be able to effectively identify and discuss operatic effective predetermined gestures and movements; Lead an ensemble; developments and traditions in historical context as well as Research and give presentations related to composers and their music; demonstrate a knowledge of operatic composers and significant Demonstrate advanced knowledge of conducting practices. operatic works. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or better in MUSC 326 or MUSC 327. MUSC 477. Graduate Music History Review MUSC 430. Applied Music III 3 Credits (3) 1-4 Credits Comprehensive and accelerated study of music history from antiquity to Continuation from MUS 330. Individual instruction to develop technique, the present Restricted to: Music majors. Traditional Grading with RR. musicianship, performance and improvisational skills, as well as knowledge of significant repertoire. May be repeated up to 16 credits. MUSC 486. Applied Music Pedagogy and Literature II Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: Music and Music Education 2 Credits (2) majors. Traditional Grading with RR. Methods, materials, problems, literature, and techniques in teaching Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSC 330 plus a juried audition. individual lessons. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: Music majors. Traditional Grading with RR. MUSC 440. Senior Recital 1-2 Credits (1-2) MUSC 498. Independent Study Public solo performance under the supervision of the appropriate applied 1-3 Credits instructor. 60 minutes of musical performance is required for enrollment For students with a strong musical background wishing to explore of 2 hours credit. 30 minutes of musical performance is required for content beyond the traditional curriculum. Restricted to majors. May be enrollment of 1 hour credit. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Music and Music Education majors. Traditional Grading with RR. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): MUSC 430. MUSC 511. Survey of Traditional Harmony MUSC 441. Supervised Studio Teaching 3 Credits (3) 2 Credits (2) Tonal harmony in common practice and theory of the late 17th, 18th, and Teaching of private lessons under supervision. May be repeated up to 6 early 19th centuries. Restricted to: Music majors. Traditional Grading with credits. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: Music and Music RR. Education majors. Traditional Grading with RR. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 471. MUSC 450. Research Methods MUSC 513. Twentieth Century Art Music 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Introduction to methodology of music research. Emphasis on important Analytical techniques, structural design and compositional materials scholarly resources and academic writing. Restricted to majors. Main from Debussy to the Minimalist school in historical context. Restricted to: campus only. No S/U option. Music majors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 471. MUSC 455. Music Business Internship MUSC 518. Seminar in Music Theory 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Capstone course for the Music Business degree. Working with the music Varying topics in Music Theory, providing a more specific and in-depth business coordinator, students must have been accepted as an intern in study of the particular topic. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Restricted a music business setting before enrolling. Credit given for the internship to: Music majors. Traditional Grading with RR. based on criteria developed for each placement. Restricted to majors. S/ Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 471. U only. MUSC 519. Seminar in Music History Prerequisites: MUSC 330 and piano proficiency. 3 Credits (3) MUSC 470. Special Topics III Varying topics in Music History, providing a more specific and in-depth 1-3 Credits study of the particular topic. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Restricted Designed for highly motivated students. Independent study and individual to: MUS majors. guidance. May be taken for unlimited credit. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 477. MUSC 471. Graduate Theory Review MUSC 521. Music of the Baroque Era: History and Literature 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) Comprehensive and accelerated study of modes, diatonic harmony, An overview of the music of the Baroque Era with an emphasis on history and classical form of the common practice period. Restricted to: Music and literature. majors. Traditional Grading with RR. Music 11

MUSC 522. Music of the Classical Era: History and Literature MUSC 535. Current Issues in Music Education 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) An overview of the music of the Classical era with an emphasis on history This course examines the rich and challenging complexities of music and literature. Restricted to: MUS majors. teaching and learning from a variety of perspectives. Educational theory Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 477. to pedagogical inquiry of current educational practice will be examined, calling students to critically reflect on such professional activities MUSC 523. Music of the Romantic Era: History and Literature 3 Credits (3) as lesson planning, curriculum design, repertoire choice, program An overview of Romantic era music, with an emphasis on history and assessment, advocacy in the arts, and student evaluation. Restricted to: literature. Restricted to: MUS majors. MUS (Music Ed track only) majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 477. MUSC 540. Graduate Recital/Analytical Paper MUSC 527. History and Analysis of the Symphony 4 Credits (4) 3 Credits (3) This course is for students completing a Master of Music with Historical background and development of the symphony from its a Performance emphasis. A public recital will be given and an inception (ca. 1740s) to mid-twentieth century. Analysis of major works accompanying research paper will be submitted. Restricted to: MUS by significant composers with emphasis on Sonata form. Restricted to: majors. MUS majors. MUSC 574. Advanced Choral Conducting I Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 471 and MUSC 477. 3 Credits (3) MUSC 529. Opera History and Literature This course will continue the training for competent musicianship 3 Credits (3) with a focus on conducting gestures and movements, score study, and An overview of the operatic art form from the Florentine Camerata and rehearsal techniques. Lessons will focus primarily on the development Baroque opera through current 21st-century works, with an emphasis of a non-verbal vocabulary that will allow each student to clearly and on historical context, composers, and significant works. Restricted to: M artistically communicate with the members of an ensemble to solicit a ED,MUS majors. predetermined musical result. Restricted to: MUS majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 477. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 475. Learning Outcomes MUSC 575. Advanced Choral Conducting II 1. The student will be able to effectively identify and discuss operatic 3 Credits (3) developments and traditions in historical context as well as This is the final course in preparation for the student’s graduate demonstrate a knowledge of operatic composers and significant conducting concert. It will continue the training for competent operatic works. musicianship with a focus on conducting gestures and movements, score study, and rehearsal techniques. Lessons will focus primarily on the MUSC 530. Seminar in Music Education development of a non-verbal vocabulary that will allow each student to 3 Credits (3) clearly and artistically communicate with the members of an ensemble to Varying topics in Music Education, providing a more specific and in-depth solicit a predetermined musical result. Restricted to: MUS majors. study of the particular topic. Restricted to: MUS majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 574. MUSC 531. Music Education in the Diverse Classroom MUSC 576. Advanced Instrumental Conducting I 3 Credits (3) 3 Credits (3) This course is designed to provide an introduction to diverse and at- The role of the conductor is to lead, react to, alter, and reinforce the risk student groups in educational settings in the music classroom. performance of the ensemble. This course will continue in the training It will help the course participants explore strategies and gain skills for competent musicianship with a focus on conducting gestures and to enhance the musical growth of marginalized groups of students. movements, score study, and rehearsal techniques. Lessons will focus There is an emphasis on identification, behavioral patterns, building primarily on the development of a non-verbal vocabulary that will allow interpersonal relationships, and will include a critical review of selected each student to clearly and artistically communicate with the members of current research studies in music education. Armed with this knowledge, an ensemble to solicit a predetermined musical result. Restricted to: MUS course participants will be better prepared to understand at-risk students majors. and how best to implement strategies in the classroom. May be repeated Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 475. up to 3 credits. Restricted to: MUS majors. MUSC 577. Advanced Instrumental Conducting II Learning Outcomes 1. Students will access and utilize the basic research journals and other 3 Credits (3) sources of research reports and summaries, including those identified The role of the conductor is to lead, react to, alter, and reinforce the using computer technology in the field of music education. Students performance of the ensemble. This course will continue in the training will describe the structure of most qualitative research studies and for competent musicianship with a focus on conducting gestures and their aide in identifying student traits. Students will understand and movements, score study, and rehearsal techniques. Lessons will focus use most of the language, terms and vocabulary found in qualitative primarily on the development of a non-verbal vocabulary that will allow research reports in discussing and identifying behavioral patterns each student to clearly and artistically communicate with the members of of at-risk students. Students will appraise qualitative research in a an ensemble to solicit a predetermined musical result. Restricted to: MUS systematic way; analyze and review what the research produced in majors. order to isolate the strategies available to incorporate in classroom Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 576. teaching scenarios. Students will independently retrieve, critique and summarize research related to at-risk students in music education. 12 Music

MUSC 578. Advanced Choral Literature 2-3 Credits (2-3) An examination of significant choral works from 1200 to the present, including composers, genres, and historical context May be repeated up to 3 credits. Restricted to: MUS majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 475. MUSC 579. Advanced Instrumental Literature 2-3 Credits (2-3) An examination of significant instrumental works from the Baroque period to the present, including composers, genres, and historical context May be repeated up to 3 credits. Restricted to: MUS majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 475. MUSC 580. Ensemble Performance 1 Credit (1) Performance in university ensembles. May be repeated up to 99 credits. Prerequisite(s): by audition only. MUSC 582. Applied Music 2-4 Credits For music majors, individual instruction, including improvisation skills and techniques. Students may enroll for 2 or 4 credits. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisites: audition and consent of instructor. MUSC 586. Applied Music Pedagogy and Literature III 2 Credits (2) Methods, materials, problems, literature, and techniques in teaching individual lessons. Restricted to: MUS majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in MUSC 486. MUSC 598. Special Research Programs 1-4 Credits May be taken for unlimited credit. MUSC 599. Master's Thesis 15 Credits Thesis.

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