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Mansfield University 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • MAP 3300 - VOICE


    Voice - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3310 - PIANO


    Piano - One-half hour of lesson and fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3320 - ORGAN


    Organ - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3325 - HARPSICHORD


    Harpsichord - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3330 - FLUTE


    Flute - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3331 - OBOE


    Oboe - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3332 - CLARINET


    Clarinet - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3333 - BASSOON


    Bassoon - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3334 - SAXOPHONE


    Saxophone - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3340 - TRUMPET


    Trumpet - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3341 - HORN


    Horn - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3342 - TROMBONE


    Trombone - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3343 - EUPHONIUM


    Euphonium - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3344 - TUBA


    Tuba - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3350 - VIOLIN


    Violin - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3351 - VIOLA


    Viola - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3352 - CELLO


    Cello - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3353 - BASS


    Bass - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3357 - GUITAR


    Guitar - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1 - 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 3360 - PERCUSSION


    Percussion - One-half hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 1- 2 cr.
  
  • MAP 4400 - VOICE


    Voice - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4410 - PIANO


    Piano- One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4420 - ORGAN


    Organ - 1 hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4425 - HARPSICHORD


    Harpsichord - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4430 - FLUTE


    Flute - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4431 - OBOE


    Oboe - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4432 - CLARINET


    Clarinet - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4433 - BASSOON


    Bassoon - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4434 - SAXOPHONE


    Saxophone - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4440 - TRUMPET


    Trumpet - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4441 - HORN


    Horn - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4442 - TROMBONE


    Trombone - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4443 - EUPHONIUM


    Euphonium - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4444 - TUBA


    Tuba - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio classes per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4450 - VIOLIN


    Violin - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4451 - VIOLA


    Viola - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4452 - CELLO


    Cello - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4453 - BASS


    Bass - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4457 - GUITAR


    Guitar - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4460 - PERCUSSION


    Percussion - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.

    Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
  
  • MAP 4470 - RECITAL


    A formal public recital given in the major performing medium represents the culmination of study in the applied area.

    Credits: 2 - 4 cr.
  
  • MEN 0000 - RECITAL ATTENDANCE


    Recital attendance is designed to 1) place students in formal concerts for their peers on Thursdays, 2) have students hear professional performances during the semester, and 3) meet as a studio master class on Tuesdays.

    Credits: 0 cr.
  
  • MEN 3300 - CONCERT CHOIR


    A highly select choir of forty-eight voices. Presents a concert each semester and joins with other choruses for choral festivals. Performs choral literature spanning five centuries and in a variety of languages. The choir is a touring ensemble. Audition required.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3301 - FESTIVAL CHORUS


    A large mixed chorus providing opportunity to experience great choral literature. Students present a concert each semester and join other choruses for choral festivals.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3302 - OPERA WORKSHOP


    The study and performance of operatic and musical comedy scenes chosen according to the abilities of the students in the workshop. Full-scale musical comedy productions are done in conjunction with the department of speech, communications and theater. Under supervision, students perform in, musically direct, coach, accompany, conduct, and stage-direct various scenes.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3303 - MANSFIELDIANS


    A vocal jazz/madrigal ensemble which specializes in singing jazz, madrigal, and folk music. This group is available for performance in public schools, service agencies, and alumni functions. Audition required.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3304 - CHAMBER SINGERS


    A vocal chamber ensemble of twelve to sixteen singers. Specializes in repertoire of the 1 6th century Madrigal, 19th & 20th century part-song, and vocal jazz. Concerts given at the university and off campus by request. Audition required.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3305 - VOCAL ENSEMBLE


    Studies and performs representative works for various vocal combinations.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3310 - PIANO ENSEMBLE


    Studies and performs two-piano and four-hand literature, chamber music, sonatas, and trios, including accompaniment of standard instrumental and vocal literature.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3330 - CONCERT WIND ENSEMBLE


    A select ensemble of wind and percussion players. Concerts given on and off campus. Membership is open to all university students by audition.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3331 - MOUNTIE MARCHING BAND


    Performs at all home games, travels for recruitment and promotion of MU and hosts the Mansfield University band day, as well as special functions, and international events.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3332 - SYMPHONIC BAND


    Studies a wide variety of band literature and presents concerts on campus. Membership is open to all university students. Auditions are for seating purposes only.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3333 - WOODWIND ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of representative works for various woodwind ensembles. One woodwind quintet and one sax quintet take an annual tour.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3334 - BRASS ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of representative works for various combinations of brass instruments.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3335 - CONCERT JAZZ BAND


    Performs on-campus several times each year, as well as, touring and performing concerts off-campus. Membership by audition.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3336 - SMALL JAZZ AND COMMERCIAL ENSEMBLES


    Provides the opportunity for students to gain supervised experience in performing jazz and other current professional music idioms in small groups.

    Credits: 1 cr.Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual listed with 5536.
  
  • MEN 3350 - ORCHESTRA


    The College-Community Symphony provides an opportunity to participate in the performance of standard symphonic literature. Our orchestra presents a concert each semester, accompanies outstanding student soloists, participates in the biennial choral festival, and is a touring ensemble.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3351 - STRING ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of standard literature for string ensembles.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3357 - GUITAR ENSEMBLE


    Introduction to the technique and repertoire of guitar ensemble music and ensemble performance skills.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MEN 3360 - PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE


    Study and performance of representative works for all combinations of percussion instruments.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MKT 4426 - E-MARKETING


    This course is a comprehensive examination of e-marketing. Covers the skills and knowledge to develop and implement e-marketing strategies for segmenting, targeting and positions. In addition, marketing mix functions and customer relationship management will be explored in an online environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC


    Studies principal vocal and instrumental forms and media. Surveys important compositions from the early Baroque to the present.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 1102 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC


    The fundamentals of music theory (melody, rhythm, harmony, form, and timbre) are in­troduced in a “hands-on” practical manner. Activities include analysis of music examples, composition, guided listening, performing, and keyboard theory lab. Music fundamentals will be approached from the standpoints of the listener, the performer, and the composer.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 1141 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION


    Provides an overview of music education and an acquaintance with the process of teaching and learning music in the elementary and secondary schools.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 1151 - EURYTHMICS I


    Laboratory experience in rhythmic movement to develop skill and greater perception of common rhythms. The Jacques Dalcroze philosophy is followed.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 2201 - INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ


    Studies the evolutionary history of jazz from the earliest African and European influences to the present. Emphasizes listening experiences and develops an awareness of the unique role of jazz in American culture.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2205 - WOMEN IN MUSIC


    The study of women composers and performers through reading and recordings, including western and non-western music traditions.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2211 - BASIC MUSIC I


    Development of vocabulary; study of modes, scales, harmonic rhythmic, and composition techniques. Supportive examples selected from all periods of music. Sight singing and dictation. May be repeated for a total of six credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2212 - BASIC MUSIC II


    Continuation of MU 2211. The study of diatonic harmony with emphasis on the phrase model. Emphasis on cadences, choral harmonization, figured bass, sequences, and analysis approached through written material, sight singing, and dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: grade of C-or better in MU 2211.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 2220 - WESTERN MUSIC UNTIL 1750


    Surveys Western European musical literature and styles beginning with the early Christian era through the Renaissance and Baroque.

    Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
  
  • MU 2241 - MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


    Studies the developmental and musical characteristics of children ages 5-1 1. Emphasizes teaching the elements of music through musical activities appropriate for this age group. Includes a survey of current materials as well as observation/participation in the local elementary school. Particular attention is given to curricular development for vocal and general music classes.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 11 41, 2212 and fifteen hours of pre-professional experience.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 2250 - BASIC CONDUCTING


    Lecture and laboratory experiences with basic conducting techniques. Special emphasis on speaking and moving to rhythms. Students conduct class as a music ensemble.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 3221 - CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC MUSIC


    Surveys Western European musical literature and musical styles of the Classic and Romantic Eras.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2220.

    Credits: 3 cr.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
  
  • MU 3222 - POST ROMANTIC AND 20TH CENTURY MUSIC


    Surveys Western European and American musical literature and musical styles beginning with the Post-Romantic Era through main currents of 20th-century composition.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 3221 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.Notes: May be taken for 2 or 3 credits only.General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements
  
  • MU 3261 - FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ IMPROVISATION I


    Beginning course in jazz improvisation. Study of fundamental chord types and appropriate scales/modes. Concentration will be on the blues form and diatonic harmony in major keys. Focus in on generating melodic lines in the jazz idiom based on goal notes, i.e. chord tones.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3262 - FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ IMPROVISATION II


    Continuation of 3261. Study of more complex chord extensions and/or alterations and appropriate scales/modes. Concentration will be on the II-V-I progression in both major and minor keys. Focus will again be on generating melodic lines in the jazz idiom based on goal notes, i.e. chord tones.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3301 - WORLD MUSICS


    Music of various continents are explored with particular emphasis on each tradition’s cultural function. Provides the fundamental research and comparative skills needed to understand and listen to selected non-western music. Includes discussions of how Western art and popular music incorporate these styles.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3311 - BASIC MUSIC III


    Continuation of MU 221 2. The study of modulation and chromatic harmony approached through written material, sight singing, and dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2211 and grade of C- or better in MU 2212.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3312 - BASIC MUSIC IV


    Continuation of MU 3311 . An introduction to the study of musical form and structure including variations, rondo, and sonata form. Examination of late nineteenth-and twentieth-century harmonic practice through written work, sight singing, and dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2211 and grade of C- or better in MU 3311.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3313 - ELECTRONIC MUSIC I


    Survey of electroacoustic music technology with emphasis on MIDI applications. Provides hands-on experience with computer-based sequencing and music notation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2212.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3314 - COMPUTER-BASED MUSIC NOTATION


    This course provides hands-on instruction in computer-based music notation. Software such as Finale, Sibelius, Band-in-a-Box, Overture and Administrative applications are explored.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 3315 - ORCHESTRATION


    Designed to provide the basic skills of notation, parts extraction, transposing and arranging, in addition to information on instrumental ranges, qualities, and usages. Strings, woodwinds, and brass are treated as distinct families. Provides a fluent understanding of skills and concepts and, as a by-product, the student will become more aware of score reading and audio awareness. Good manuscript habits will make it possible for musicians to read new music and students will be able to use these skills in graduate school.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 33 1 2 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3318 - KEYBOARD SKILLS


    More complex accompanimental styles, secondary dominant chords, improvisation, transposition, “playing by ear,” modulatory techniques, sight reading from junior high music series, sight reading melodies and supplying accompaniment.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • MU 3323 - STUDIES IN KEYBOARD LITERATURE


    Study of keyboard literature from the late Renaissance to the present day.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3340 - TEACHING MUSIC


    Designed to enable elementary education majors to integrate the teaching of music into the mainstream of the elementary school curriculum. Fundamentals of music, musical characteristics of children, concept development, and musical activities appropriate for the age group will be stressed. Includes observation/participation in the local elementary school.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 3342 - MUSIC IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL


    Studies the developmental and musical characteristics of students ages 12-1 8. Emphasizes teaching the elements of music through musical experiences appropriate for this age group. Includes a survey of current materials as well as observation/participation in the local secondary school. Particular attention is given to classroom management, students with exceptionalities of all ages, curriculum development in general music classes, elective classes, and an overall philosophy of music education.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 3341 and fifteen hours of pre-professional experience.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3343 - INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS


    Study of a suitable instrumental program for a public school system. Particular attention to class teaching techniques of the various instruments. Problems of organization and administration of such a program; survey and examination of the available instructional material.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 3342, 3351.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3344 - VOCAL-CHORAL MUSIC IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS


    Study of a suitable choral program for a public school system. The course emphasizes the teaching of voice and ensemble singing through the developmental stages of young singers. Students observe and participate in vocal/choral music-making with elementary, middle, and high school choirs.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 3342, 3350.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3350 - CHORAL CONDUCTING


    Prepares the future music educator to organize, teach, and conduct choral organizations of varying levels of achievement, particularly junior and senior high school age groups. Experience in conducting the class as a chorus is integral to the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2212, 2250, MAP 1114.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3351 - INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING


    Prepares for conducting instrumental groups. Emphasis on communicative and control techniques of conducting and rehearsal and performance techniques. Experience through conducting a laboratory band and orchestra. Videotaping is utilized extensively with each individual.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 2212, 2250.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3352 - DICTION I FOR SINGERS


    This course will use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to present a systematic approach to the pronunciation of vocal literature in Italian, Latin, and German, examining those elements of pronunciation which must be modified from the spoken language into the singing language. The course will require solo and group preparation of songs in each language, including precise translations for foreign language literature and will provide for class criticism and discussion of performance in an effort to develop critical hearing.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3353 - DICTION II FOR SINGERS


    This course will use the International Phonetic Alphabet to present a systematic approach to the pronunciation of vocal literature in English and French, examining those elements of pronunciation, which must be modified from the spoken language into the singing language. The course will require solo and group preparation of songs in each language, including precise translations for foreign language literature and will provide for class criticism and discussion of performance in an effort to develop critical hearing.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3361 - JAZZ ARRANGING I


    A course in the study of the fundamentals of jazz arranging. Includes standard formats and part notation; appropriate ranges and transpositions of common jazz instruments and arranging for combos up to four horns and rhythm section.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3362 - JAZZ ARRANGING II


    A more advanced course in the styles and techniques of arranging for modern jazz ensembles of all sizes.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • MU 3363 - JAZZ ENSEMBLE MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES


    Acquaints prospective directors of secondary school performing jazz ensembles with materials and techniques appropriate to the idiom. Highly useful to students interested in amateur or professional jazz ensemble performance outside of educational institutions.

    Credits: 2 cr.Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual listed with 5563.
  
  • MU 4400 - STUDENT TEACHING


    (By arrangement). Opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired in professional preparation. Accomplished by a field experience in university established centers under supervision of qualified cooperating teachers. Observations and conferences are scheduled by the departmental supervisor.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: 2.5 QPA.

    Credits: 12 cr.
  
  • MU 4410 - FORMS AND ANALYSIS


    Various methods of musical analysis are studied and applied to compositions representative of various periods of music history.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 3312.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 4411 - COUNTERPOINT


    Studies the contrapuntal style of the late 1 7th and early 18th centuries.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 3312.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 4413 - STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES


    An introduction to recording studio hardware and software, including interface modules, processors, sound modules (samplers and synthesizers), studio wiring and networks, MIDI control, mixing consoles, and studio etiquette.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: MU 331 3. Co-requisite: COM 3270

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • MU 4414 - RECORDING ARTS


    Seminar in digital audio workstation (DAW) recording: emphasis will be placed on sound recording, editing, and mixing processes through hands-on experience. Students will collaborate to produce high-quality recordings within several musical genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: MU 3313. Co-requisites: MU 4413.

    Credits: 3 cr.
 

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