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MAP 4432 - CLARINET
Clarinet - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4433 - BASSOON
Bassoon - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4434 - SAXOPHONE
Saxophone - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4440 - TRUMPET
Trumpet - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4441 - HORN
Horn - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4442 - TROMBONE
Trombone - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4443 - EUPHONIUM
Euphonium - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4444 - TUBA
Tuba - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio classes per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4450 - VIOLIN
Violin - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4451 - VIOLA
Viola - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4452 - CELLO
Cello - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4453 - BASS
Bass - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4457 - GUITAR
Guitar - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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MAP 4460 - PERCUSSION
Percussion - One-hour lesson and one fifty-minute group studio class per week.
Credits: 3 - 4 cr.
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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.
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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.
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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MEN 3302 - OPERA WORKSHOP
The study and performance of operatic scenes or full scale operatic productions chosen according to the abilities of the students in the workshop. Under supervision, students perform in, musically direct, coach, accompany, conduct and stage direct various scenes.
Credits: 1 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: MEN 5502.
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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.
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MEN 3304 - CHAMBER SINGERS
A vocal chamber ensemble of twelve to sixteen singers. Specializes in repertoire of the 16th 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.
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MEN 3306 - MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
The study and performance of a full-scale musical production done in conjunction with the department of speech, communications and theatre. Students will participate in all performance and technical aspects of the production.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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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.
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability,
Wellness
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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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.
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MEN 3334 - BRASS ENSEMBLE
Study and performance of representative works for various combinations of brass instruments.
Credits: 1 cr.
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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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: MEN 5536.
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MEN 3337 - JAZZ LAB BAND
The Jazz Lab Band is intended to introduce the student to large ensemble jazz styles through the performance of traditional and modern arrangements. The ensemble performs at least two concerts per year. Membership is by audition.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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MEN 3351 - STRING ENSEMBLE
Study and performance of standard literature for string ensembles.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MEN 3352 - STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The Mansfield University String Chamber Orchestra offers string players the opportunity to study and perform the standard string orchestra repertory of the great masters, as well as to play and become acquainted with the large graded music education repertory. Weekly rehearsals will cover this repertory and prepare the ensemble for performances on and off campus. Membership is by audition.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MEN 3357 - GUITAR ENSEMBLE
Introduction to the technique and repertoire of guitar ensemble music and ensemble performance skills.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MEN 3360 - PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Study and performance of representative works for all combinations of percussion instruments.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MGT 2230 - MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
Explains the world of professional management, and has the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. An emphasis on the contemporary challenges facing management: Quality, ethics, global issues and information technology.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MGT 3325 - BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
This course provides a broad overview of the new context of business leadership, with an emphasis on the theories and research findings that offer important insights and practical knowledge about effective leadership in formal business organizations. It offers a set of leadership practices based on the real world experiences of business managers who assumed the role of
business leadership effectively.
Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 2230 or MGT 2230.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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MGT 3360 - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Presents in-depth description of the emerging field of international management. Comprehensive coverage of both the strategic and behavioral dimensions of international management. Exploring key cultural issues and problems in management across frontiers related to leadership, decision making, motivation and control. It deals with the unique managerial risks and challenges resulting from complicated economic, legal-political and sociocultural forces.
Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 2230 or MGT 2230.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Global Perspectives - Western and Non-Western Global Cultures (Option2),
Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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MGT 4451 - MANAGING THE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
An examination of theories, concepts, and research findings emerging from the various disciplines which study individual and group behavior within organizational systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 2230 or MGT 2230.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness
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MKT 3330 - MARKETING
An introduction to the field of marketing. A study of satisfying customer needs for goods and services. Topics include designing marketing strategies, understanding buyers and markets, target market selection, and issues related to product, distribution, promotion and price decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes: 25 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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MKT 3332 - PROMOTION IN MARKETING
This course provides the student with an understanding of basic marketing principles and training for entry-level job positions in the exciting, constantly changing fields of advertising and promotion. Students will learn different advertising methods to reach target audiences including, newspaper, radio, TV, internet mail, outdoor and special promotion events. Specific skills will help students to create, produce, and effectively evaluate different advertising and promotional strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes: MKT 3330.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MKT 3334 - MARKETING RESEARCH
The theory and application of marketing researches a tool for the decision-making process. Special emphasis on problem definition, research design, sampling procedure, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation of data and reporting of research findings.
Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 3330 or MKT 3330 and MA 1125.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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MKT 3370 - SALESMANSHIP
Provides students with entry level skills for a position in sales. Recognizes the necessary skills and characteristics that contribute toward greater sales effectiveness. Stresses the importance of establishing realistic goals and objectives; to manage your time and selling activities more effectively. The primary objective, however, is to gain an understanding of personal selling as a major function within the marketing and promotional mix of a firm.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MKT 4415 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT
An in-depth examination of contemporary micro and macro marketing systems. Examines functional marketing decisions through the application of behavioral concepts, quantitative tools, and systems theory. Also presents advanced marketing techniques used by marketing organizations. Looks at individual behavior in order to evaluate the buying behavior of consumers with the objective of tailoring marketing strategies to meet consumers’ needs and wants.
Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 3330 or MKT 3330 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: May satisfy General Education requirements.
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MKT 4422 - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Examines the application of marketing concepts and strategies in the global markets. Emphasis is on adjusting and adapting a marketing program to foreign markets. Provides an understanding of differences between markets in different countries, its politics, legal, culture, trade practices, geography, and commercial policies. Studies export and import procedures and practices.
Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 3330 or MGT 3330 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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MKT 4423 - BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MARKETING
In the business market, the customers are organizations (businesses, governments, and institutions) and these customers represent a huge market opportunity. This course will introduce students to business-to-business marketing by identifying the distinctive characteristics of the business market, exploring the way in which organizations make buying decisions, and isolating the requirements for marketing strategy success.
Prerequisites & Notes: BUS 3330 or MKT 3330.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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: 45 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MS 1115 - LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
This is an introductory course open to all students without obligation. It focuses on the military as a profession and examines its organization, ethics and values. The course explores the responsibilities and impact of leadership and the rules, customs and traditions of military service. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of land navigation, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, first aid and public speaking.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MS 1125 - INTRODUCTION TO TACTICAL LEADERSHIP
Open to all students without obligation. The course explores leadership principles, decision-making and team building. Students are introduced to tactical systems and the field environment. Students learn advanced techniques in land navigation, terrain association, and first aid. Students also begin their program in professional military reading.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MS 2215 - INNOVATIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP
Open to all students without obligation. The course continues the basic leader development process and focuses on applying the fundamentals of leadership and team-building skills. Students gain an understanding of small team dynamics and the roles and responsibilities of junior leaders. It further reinforces the ideals of service, ethics and values, and develops students’ confidence in their own skills, knowledge and attributes.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MS 2225 - FOUNDATIONS OF TACTICAL LEADERSHIP
Open to all students without obligation. The course continues the application of leadership and team-building principles. Proficiency in individual skills and leadership abilities is assessed during situational training to evaluate students in leadership roles. Advanced techniques in problem analysis, planning and organizing, delegation, interpersonal skills, sound decision making , and small team operations are emphasized.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MS 3315 - INTRODUCTION TO TEAM DYNAMICS
Expands and refines the leader development process. This is an intensive program to prepare cadets for tasks, skills and responsibilities associated with Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Cadets are trained and evaluated on the full range of leadership skills and attributes. Written and oral communication skills, motivational behavior, interpersonal skills, administrative procedures, decision-making and military field skills are emphasized.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MS 3325 - LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS
Expands on the skills introduced in MS-3315 and incorporates increasingly challenging situations involving military technical, tactical and leadership skills. Advanced training in marksmanship and physical fitness is emphasized. Course culminates with several field training exercises where students are placed in simulated combat and evaluated on performance. Course is designed to bring cadets to peak proficiency in physical conditioning and leadership ability.
Prerequisites & Notes: MS 3315.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 1100 - FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC EDUCATION
This course provides an introduction to professional careers in music education. Students examine teaching responsibilities, attributes of a successful teacher, and the process of teaching and learning music in grades PreK-12, with Pre-K lab experience. Additional topics include certification requirements, historical and philosophical foundations of music education, frameworks for teaching, emerging technology in music education and creating a professional portfolio.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience,
Fine Arts
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MU 1103 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
An overview of music theory fundamentals, including notes, key signatures, scales, intervals, triads, Mm seventh chords, and rhythm.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MU 1105 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
An introduction to music technology software and hardware, focused on basic recording, sound reinforcement, and desktop music production systems. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI lab (hardware and software) and basic concert hall sound systems. Students will complete independent projects in audio production, music notation, and MIDI sequencing.
Credits: 2 cr.
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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.
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MU 2202 - HISTORY OF ROCK N’ ROLL, POP, AND SOUL
Focus on the musical elements, historical aspects, and styles of 20th century and 21st century popular music with an emphasis on the genres of Rock n’ Roll, Soul and Pop music. It will explore the social, technological, and cultural backgrounds that influenced the development of these musical styles.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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MU 2203 - MUSIC AND THE SOUNDS OF FILM
Examines music and film, how the music interacts with sound and dialogue, and how music and film has changed with advances in film technology.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Arts and the Human Experience
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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. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Humanities
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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 6 credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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: Grade of C or better in MU 2211.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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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.
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MU 3221 - CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC MUSIC
Surveys Western European musical literature and musical styles of the Classic and Romantic Eras.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 2220. Music majors must earn a grade of C or better in MU 2220.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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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: MU 3221 or permission of instructor. Music majors must earn a grade of C or better in MU 3221.
Credits: 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 2 or 3 credits only. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Humanities,
Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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MU 3241 - GENERAL MUSIC METHODS K-12
Studies the developmental and musical characteristics of children ages 5-18. Emphasizes teaching the elements of music through age-appropriate activities. Includes a survey of current materials as well as observation/participation in the local schools. Particular attention is given to curricular development for general music classes and elective courses in grades K-12.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 1100, MU 2212 and Pre-Professional Experience I - non-music observations.
Co-requisites: MU-3241L
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MU 3241L - GENERAL MUSIC METHODS LAB
General Music Methods Lab
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisites: MU 324L
Credits: 0 cr.
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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.
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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.
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MU 3291L - HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITES - MUSIC LAB
The focus of this course will be the application of information taught in SPE 3291; specifically instruction with needed modifications and development of adaptations and accommodations for the PreK-12 classroom; observations, development of adapted lesson plans and materials and teaching experiences will be included. Lab to be taken concurrently with SPE 3291.
Credits: 0 cr.
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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.
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MU 3305 - TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATION
Studies current trends in technology for the music classroom. Special focus on educational software, online resources, Smartboard, notation software, and application to the music classroom and ensemble rehearsal.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 1100.
Credits: 1 cr.
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MU 3311 - BASIC MUSIC III
Continuation of MU 2212. The study of modulation and chromatic harmony approached through written material, sight singing, and dictation.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 2211 and grade of C or better in MU 2212.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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: MU 2211 and grade of C or better in MU 3311.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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.
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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.
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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: MU 3312 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 3323 - STUDIES IN KEYBOARD LITERATURE
Study of keyboard literature from the late Renaissance to the present day.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 3330 - 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: MU 2212, MU 2250 and MAP 1123.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 3331 - INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
Prepared 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: MU 2212, MU 2250 and MAP 1123.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: MU 5551.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MU 4330 - 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 schools choirs.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 3241 and MU 3330.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: MU 5545.
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MU 4331 - INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN THE 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 materials.
Prerequisites & Notes: Take MU-3241 and MU-3331
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: MU-5541
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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: 3.0 QPA.
Credits: 12 cr.
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MU 4400L - SENIOR LAB: BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL
The focus of this course will be to develop and refine professional competencies prior to accepting a teaching position. Topics include: development of a professional portfolio, preparing for a job search, teacher certification, current issues in music education, professional development and professional responsibilities.
Credits: 0 cr.
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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: MU 3312.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 4413 - STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
Seminar in studio production techniques, including critical listening and monitoring, application of effects processing to digital audio, sound design and syntheses, device and effects automation, mixing and mastering, and final project deliver. Students will collaborate to produce several high-quality audio projects.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 3313.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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: MU 3313 or prmission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 4420 - SONG LITERATURE
Studies development of monophonic song from the days of the troubadours and troupers to the present time. Emphasizes especially the history of the German lied, the French chanson or melody, and solo song in the British Isles and the United States. Also includes the major composers of song in the Slavic countries, Spain, South America, and Scandinavia.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 4429 - ADVANCED STUDIES MUSIC LITERATURE
Intensive study of selected choral, solo, chamber, and orchestral masterpieces: emphasis on formal and stylistic developments.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 2220, MU 3221 and MU 3222.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 4431 - THE SYMPHONY
Studies orchestral music from its beginning. The Mannheim composers, the Viennese classics, the Romanticists, and contemporary composers. Works will be analyzed and their historical, cultural, and philosophical backgrounds discussed.
Credits: 3 cr.
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MU 4437 - WIND BAND LITERATURE
The study of wind band literature considered standard in the performance repertoire at the high school level with an emphasis on developing the skills to recognize works that are artfully crafted.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 3315 and MU 3351.
Credits: 2 cr.
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MU 4438 - CONDUCTOR’S LITERATURE
The study of standard literature in the performance repertoire of wind band and orchestral ensembles. An emphasis on developing the skills to recognize works that are artfully crafted, explore the origins of wind-band music, identify great literature for both wind-band and orchestra and assess the development and direction of current trends. While repertoire emphasized will be of the highest quality, one of the major benefits of the course will be to explore literature for all levels of programming, from beginning to professional levels.
Prerequisites & Notes: MU 3315 and MU 3351.
Credits: 2 cr.
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MU 4459 - MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES
Detailed study of the marching band including philosophy, styles, charting, music, materials, instrumentation, administration, and contemporary techniques.
Credits: 2 cr.
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MU 4471 - VOCAL PEDAGOGY
A study of the teaching of singing on an individual or group basis. Study of the five elements of singing: respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and interpretation. An examination of various approaches to voice teaching, including a study of books on voice pedagogy.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 2 or 3 credits only.
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