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MU 115 - CE Fundamentals at the Keyboard 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Basic skills in producing and reading music at the keyboard with attention to ear training, basic keyboard technique, and musicianship, as well as to sight reading. The Department’s digital piano laboratory is utilized. Daily practice is required. Spring semester.
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MU 117 - Functional Keyboard Skills I 1.00 credit.
Basic piano skills. Required of all music majors whose first applied instrument is not piano. *Prerequisite(s): Music major. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 118 - Functional Keyboard Skills II 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 117 , including more difficult harmonic progressions and technical skills. Required of all music majors whose first applied instrument is not piano. *Prerequisite(s): Music major. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Spring semester.
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MU 119 - Guitar Class I 1.00 credit.
An introductory course emphasizing studies in basic chords and note reading. Course also surveys various guitar styles, the performers, music and types of guitars. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled.
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MU 120 - Guitar Class II 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 119 with emphasis on bar chords, accompaniment patterns, and note reading. Includes an introduction to classical guitar technique, history, performers and classical literature. *Prerequisite(s): MU 119 , or permission of the instructor. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled.
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MU 125 - WCH American Popular Music from Ragtime to Rock 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course traces the history of American popular music from the birth of ragtime in the 1890s through the ascendancy of rock in the 1970s. The survey will examine the most influential genres of popular music during this era, including jazz, blues, Gospel, and country. Students will witness the close connections between music and culture in this turbulent era of American history through recordings, video clips, and concerts.
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MU 130 - Survey of Music Education 1.00 credit.
This course is the future music educator’s first exposure to the profession. Students study the history of music education in the United States and philosophical influences on the profession. Students begin to explore the role of teacher through peer-teaching episodes and discussions. Fall semester.
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MU 133 - Diction for Singers 1.00 credit.
An introduction to the fundamentals of singing in English, Italian, German and French with correct pronunciation, using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Fall semester.
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MU 150 - Professional Seminar 1.00 credit.
A weekly seminar for Music Therapy majors. Guest speakers, faculty and students present topics of mutual interest, including areas such as family, art, and dance/movement therapy; family support groups; student voice skills and voice work with individuals who have disabilities; multi-cultural counseling; and trauma therapy. Students also gain experience with structured and improvisational movement, application of music skills, career development, and professional service. *Required of Music Therapy majors each semester. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 151 - Introduction to Music Therapy 2.00 credits.
An introduction to the field of music therapy. Topics include theoretical, historical and sociological rationale supporting the field and an overview of basic clinical practice and research methods. Emphasis is on a broad knowledge of the field resulting in a generalized understanding of the current state of practice and research. Clinical observation and in-class simulations are included with emphasis given to two populations as the semester progresses. *Prerequisite(s): Music major, or permission of the instructor. Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. Fall semester.
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MU 152 - Music Therapy and Clinical Populations 2.00 credits.
The use of music therapy within various clinical populations is emphasized. Content includes a survey of a variety of populations with whom music therapists work, focusing on the characteristics and needs of each group, general treatment approaches, and methods for incorporating music therapy. Students complete their first pre-practicum experience, observing one clinical experience throughout the semester. *Prerequisite(s): MU 151 , and Music Therapy majors only. Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. Spring semester.
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MU 201 - Theory III 2.00 credits.
This course is a continuation of Mu 102, and focuses on chromatic melodic and harmonic practices of tonal music including applied chords, mode mixture, modulation, and chromatic predominant chords. Formal procedures will be examined including binary, ternary, variation, rondo and sonata. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 . *Corequisite(s): MU 203 . Fall semester.
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MU 202 - Theory IV 2.00 credits.
This course is a continuation of Mu 201, and focuses on techniques and materials of music since 1900. This will include tonal, atonal, and serial methods and materials, rhythmic and metric practices, and post-tonal formal constructs. *Prerequisite(s): MU 201 . *Corequisite(s): MU 204 . Spring semester.
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MU 203 - Aural Skills III 1.00 credit.
Continued emphasis on reading and dictation skills with concentration on modulation and chromaticism using some 20th-century material. C clefs. *Prerequisite(s): MU 104 . *Corequisite(s): MU 201 . Spring semester.
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MU 204 - Aural Skills IV 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 203 with concentration on reading atonal melodies and 20th-century material. *Prerequisite(s): MU 203 . *Corequisite(s): MU 202 . Fall semester.
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MU 205 - NCH World Music 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
Music indigenous to eight non-Western geographic regions of the world is studied and compared in terms of tonal and rhythmic attributes, and as an approach to promoting sociocultural awareness.
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MU 211 - Music History: 1600-1850 4.00 credits.
A broad study of the technical, stylistic and social/historical developments related to Western music and musicians beginning around the year 1600, toward the end of the Renaissance Era, and continuing to the end of the 18th century. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 212 - Music History: 1850 to the Present 4.00 credits.
A broad study of the technical, stylistic and social/historical developments related to Western music and musicians beginning around the year 1850, and continuing to the present. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.
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MU 217 - Functional Keyboard Skills III 1.00 credit.
Scale harmonizations, modal harmonizations, figured bass realization, and transposition of simple instrumental melodic lines. *Prerequisite(s): MU 118 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 218 - Functional Keyboard Skills IV 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 217 involving further scale harmonizations, modulations, transpositions and emphasizing a variety of accompaniment styles. *Prerequisite(s): MU 217 . Spring semester.
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MU 230 - Music Teaching and Learning 3.00 credits.
Students discover how children learn music and the role of music learning theory in facilitating that process. The future music educator is also introduced to the process of curriculum development and the assessment of music teaching and learning. Model curricula based on national and state standards are reviewed. Students will develop the ability to assess aptitudes, backgrounds, and orientations of students and subject content and plan lessons that meet assessed needs. Peer teaching and field experiences will be an integral part of the course experience. Fall semester.
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MU 231 - Brass Class 1.00 credit.
This course will provide an overview of pedagogy for all brass instruments. Methods of tone production, fingerings or positions, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching all brass instruments will be explored. Emphasis this semester will be on trumpet/cornet and trombone. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 232 - Woodwind Class 1.00 credit.
1.00 credit. Methods of tone production, fingerings, maintenance, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 234 - Percussion Class 1.00 credit.
Methods of tone production, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching snare drum, cymbals, timpani and other percussion instruments. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Spring semester
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MU 236 - Percussion for Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Students learn to play, teach and care for snare drum, trap set, barrel type drums, frame drums, and auxiliary percussion instruments. Individual and small ensemble performances are an integral part of this course and discussions about incorporating the skills and concepts into music therapy sessions. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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MU 237 - String Class 1.00 credit.
Method of tone production, fingerings, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching violin and cello in individual and class settings. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 239 - Vocal Pedagogy 1.00 credit.
An introduction to the fundamentals of teaching singing. Students examine the physiology of the voice, vocal sound production, care of the voice, teaching techniques and other related topics. Spring semester.
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MU 240 - Conducting Laboratory 0.00 credit.
Students become familiar with standard instrumental and choral repertoire and observe advanced conducting techniques by performing in a laboratory ensemble for MU 322 (Conducting II). Graded Pass/No Pass. Spring semester.
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MU 241 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques I 4.00 credits.
The development of music and non-music skills and concepts related to conducting entry-level music therapy sessions. Emphasis is on the development and application of assessment and observation skills, treatment planning and implementation, leadership, documentation and music performance skills in therapeutic settings. Includes lecture and clinical experiences. *Prerequisite(s): MU 152 . Fall semester.
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MU 245 - CE Introduction to Songwriting 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Students will compose original songs, with an emphasis on understanding how to manipulate the elements of music to express a text. Songs from popular, jazz and classical styles will be presented as models for study and analysis. Knowledge of music notation (ability to read pitch and rhythm notation in treble clef, and read guitar or lead sheet chord symbols) and the ability to sing, or play guitar or piano are required. Students will sing and accompany their own songs. May term only.
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MU 253 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques II 3.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 241 involving the further development of non-music and music skills and concepts related to conducting entry-level music therapy sessions. Includes the study of behavioral techniques, beginning counseling interaction skills, and other music and non-music methods and techniques employed within a music therapist’s clinical work. *Prerequisite(s): MU 241 . Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. Spring semester.
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MU 254 - Practical Experiences I: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will achieve entry-level professional, preparation, delivery, and documentation skills related to the practice of music therapy. *Prerequisite(s): MU 241 and a Pass on the pre-clinical proficiency assignment and Music Therapy majors only. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement and Practicum.
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MU 255 - Arranging and Composing for Clinic 2.00 credits.
Arranging and composing music for a range of music therapy situations is covered with emphasis placed on use of nonsymphonic instruments and voice in various therapeutic contexts. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 . Spring semester.
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MU 268 - CE Voice 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 269 - CE Piano 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). *Music majors whose principal instrument is NOT piano or organ must enroll in MU 117 before MU 269. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 270 - CE Organ 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 271 - CE Violin 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 272 - CE Viola 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 273 - CE Cello 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 274 - CE String Bass 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 275 - CE Guitar 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 276 - CE Flute 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 277 - CE Clarinet 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 278 - CE Oboe 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 279 - CE Bassoon 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 280 - CE Saxophone 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 281 - CE Trumpet 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 282 - CE French Horn 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 283 - CE Trombone 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 284 - CE Euphonium 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 285 - CE Tuba 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 286 - CE Percussion 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 287 - CE Harp 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 290 - Composition 1.00 credit.
Development of skills in composing. Emphasis on creation of original works for a variety of media with performance as final product. *Prerequisite(s): MU 101 . For enrollment beyond two terms, MU 419 is required. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 321 - Conducting I 2.00 credits.
Instruction in the fundamentals of conducting. Topics include conducting techniques, instrumental and choral methods and problems, score reading, and interpretation. *Prerequisite(s): MU 202 and MU 212 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 322 - Conducting II 2.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 321 . *Prerequisite(s): MU 321 . Spring semester.
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MU 330 - General Music Methods and Materials 2.00 credits.
Preparation for students to teach elementary, middle and high school general music classes. Students are expected to plan and deliver general music lessons, interpret and apply contemporary music education pedagogies, and develop evaluative techniques and abilities that can be applied to the assessment of student progress and curriculum objectives. *Corequisite(s): MU 331 . Fall semester.
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MU 331 - General Music Field Experience 1.00 credit.
Practical application of the skills learned in MU 330 . Observations and field placement in a general music setting is required. *Corequisite(s): MU 330 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Fall semester.
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MU 332 - Music Technology 1.00 credit.
Students develop and practice skills in music technology and technology needed for admittance to the education department. Students review current trends in music Computer Aided Instruction, develop skills in the use of audio- and video-recording equipment, and gain expertise in the use of various music production-related software and computer databases. Register by Instructor.
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MU 333 - Choral Music Techniques and Materials 2.00 credits.
Students learn to select, analyze and prepare appropriate choral literature. Future choral directors are expected to demonstrate proper vocal technique, appropriate strategies for guiding singers in a choral rehearsal and knowledge of administrative activities specific to choral directors. *Corequisite(s): MU 334 . Spring semester.
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MU 334 - Choral Music Field Experience 1.00 credit.
Practical application of all skills learned in MU 333 . Observations and field placement in a secondary or community choral music setting will be required. *Corequisite(s): MU 333 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement and Practicum. Spring semester.
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MU 351 - Clinical Improvisation 2.00 credits.
Skills in musical improvisation within the therapeutic setting are developed. The major focus of the course is vocal and piano improvisation with some emphasis on guitar and percussion improvisation. *Prerequisite(s): MU 218 and Music Therapy majors only.
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MU 355 - Practical Experiences II: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population and continue to develop their professional, preparation, delivery, and documentation skills related to the practice of music therapy. *Prerequisite(s): MU 253 and MU 254 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement and Practicum.
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MU 356 - Practical Experiences III: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. They will become more independent in the application of music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work. *Prerequisite(s): MU 355 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement and Practicum.
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MU 357 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques III 3.00 credits.
A study of various philosophies and practices of music therapy as related to the implementation of music therapy within specific clinical populations and preparation for clinical internship. Emphases are on the integration of the knowledge and skills associated with the practice of music therapy, verbal interaction skills, and interviewing for internships. *Prerequisite(s): MU 253 and MU 254 . Fall semester.
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MU 358 - Psychology of Music and Research Methods I 3.00 credits.
Beginning with a brief introduction to the research literature that the students read and an overview of the research process, the course then examines the literature on various topics related to acoustics and the psychology of music while discussing how the information applies to the practice of music therapy. Students review the literature on topics related to their chosen future research study, which will be conducted the following semester. *Prerequisite(s): MU 253 and MU 254 , MA 251 , BIO 101 and BIO 201 . Spring semester.
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MU 360A - Chamber Music 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as the Brass Chamber Ensemble (B), Woodwind Ensemble (C), Flute Choir (E), Percussion Ensemble (F), Piano Ensemble (P), String Ensemble (S), Vocal Ensemble (V), and Wind Ensemble (W) will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360B - Chamber Ensemble Brass 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360C - Woodwind Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360E - Flute Choir 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360F - Percussion Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360P - Piano Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360S - String Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360V - Vocal Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360W - Wind Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 361 - CE Concert Choir 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Acceptance based upon auditions by appointment. Several performances on campus each year, and this group performs in churches and schools on its annual tour. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 363 - CE Community Chorus 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Vocal ensemble open to any member of the student body and local community without audition. Literature performed will include works from the standard choral repertoire, contemporary selections, and music of varying cultures and periods. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 364 - CE Women’s Chorus 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Vocal ensemble open to female members of the student body by audition. Literature performed will include works from the standard choral repertoire, contemporary selections, and music of varying cultures and periods. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 365 - CE Orchestra 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Open to all qualified students; acceptance subject to approval by Director. Presentation of several concerts during the year. String, chamber and full orchestra music is performed. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). *Prerequisite for winds and percussion: permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 368 - Jazz Band 0.50 credit.
The jazz band is open to all qualified students who play instruments which constitute a traditional big band. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the director. The jazz band performs at least one concert per semester on campus and may perform off-campus concerts. This ensemble typically goes on tour with the concert choir in the spring term. The band rehearses once weekly for two hours. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 369 - CE Symphonic Band 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Open to all qualified students; acceptance subject to approval by Director. Performances include the annual winter and spring concerts and a number of off-campus appearances. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 370-378 - Special Topics in Music Variable credit.
This sequence of courses permits the Department to offer courses that are not part of the regular curriculum. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 419 - Counterpoint 2.00 credits.
A study of contrapuntal techniques of the 16th through 20th centuries through representative composers and original compositions. *Prerequisite(s): or *Corequisite(s): MU 204 . Fall semester.
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MU 431 - Piano Methods and Materials I 2.00 credits.
Modern methods in teaching piano to children, youth and adults. Course includes a survey of teaching materials for various stages of progress, teaching demonstrations, and experience. *Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of MU 269 .
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MU 432 - Piano Methods and Materials II 2.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 431 . *Prerequisite(s): MU 431 .
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MU 433 - Instrumental Music Techniques and Materials 2.00 credits.
The development of instrumental teaching skills for individual, small group and ensemble instruction will be the focus of this course. Philosophical considerations related to the role of instrumental music education and applications of Music Learning Theory provides the framework for this course. Selection of appropriate method book materials, ensemble literature and materials, rehearsal planning and techniques, and the development of a curricular approach to performance ensembles will be emphasized. *Corequisite(s): MU 434 . Fall semester.
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MU 434 - Instrumental Music Field Experience 1.00 credit.
This course will provide practical application of the skills learned in MU 433 . Observation and field placement in an instrumental music setting will be required. *Corequisite(s): MU 433 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Fall semester.
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MU 440 - Arranging 2.00 credits.
Arranging and transcribing music for large and small ensembles. Class performance of student works is combined with a study of the characteristics of the human voice and each standard orchestral instrument/instrumental group. *Prerequisite(s): MU 204 .
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MU 441 - History of Early Music 2.00 credits.
A broad chronological study of the technical, stylistic and social/historical developments related to Western music and musicians, beginning with the music of the ancient Greek civilizations and especially emphasizing the development of polyphony until about the year 1600. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 454 - Psychology of Music and Research Methods II 3.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 358 . Students will develop a more specific understanding of the concepts involved in conducting, reading and evaluating research in music therapy. Students will apply the concepts to the studies they designed the previous semester while conducting these studies. A few topics related to acoustics and the psychology of music also are included. *Prerequisite(s): MU 358 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Fall semester.
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MU 457 - Practical Experiences IV: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. They will further develop their independence in the application of music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work. *Prerequisite(s): MU 356 and MU 357 . Signature Learning Experience: Practicum.
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MU 458 - Practical Experiences V: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. By the end of this practicum, they will display a level of independence in music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work that demonstrates readiness for the clinical internship. *Prerequisite(s): MU 457 . Signature Learning Experience: Practicum.
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MU 459 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques IV 3.00 credits.
A study of various philosophies, theories and practices as related to the implementation of treatment within music therapy. Emphasis is on the integration of the theories and concepts/skills associated with various music and non-music methods and techniques to the practice of music therapy, as well as professional employment issues. *Prerequisite(s): MU 357 .
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MU 471 - Professional Internship in Music Education 12.00 credits.
Teaching experience and observation in elementary and secondary music classes. Instrumental and vocal emphases vary with student strengths and needs. *Corequisite(s): ED 497 . Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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MU 478 - Non-Roster Professional Internship in Music Therapy 0.00 credit.
A supervised practicum experience of varying length completed at a College-approved facility. The student is supervised by a board-certified faculty member from the Music Therapy program and an on-site board-certified music therapist. A minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training is required at the completion of the internship. *Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other Music Therapy degree requirements. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Offered as needed. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 479 - Professional Internship in Music Therapy 0.00 credit.
An approximately six-month, supervised practical experience with a board-certified registered music therapist in an AMTA-approved facility. Total number of clinical training hours must equal 1,200. Taken only after completion of all other Music Therapy degree requirements. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 480-489 - Independent Study in Music Variable credit.
Individual students are offered opportunities for musical composition, arranging, performance or research under faculty supervision. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 490 - Independent Research in Music Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
An independent research project in music under the close supervision of a faculty member. Topics for research are chosen in an area of interest to both persons. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 495 - Seminar in Musicology 2.00 credits.
A capstone course for all Music majors offering experience in the techniques of research about music, including bibliography, analysis of materials, and communication of conclusions. A substantial research project is required. *Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in music; completion of all music courses in basic musicianship: MU 203 , MU 204 , MU 212 , and MU 218 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Fall semester.
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OT 111 - Basic Concepts in Occupation 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the conceptual framework for understanding of the occupational and adaptive nature of humans, including concepts that constitute performance areas and those that environmentally influence individuals in performance. Students explore their own motivation, personalities, learning styles and values as a first step in considering themselves as therapeutic resources. Students also explore the beneficial aspects of activity, specifically the world of making and doing. They engage in reflection on the relationships between self and activities and in the process of assessing and evaluating the interrelated elements of activities. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor for nonmajors, *Corequisite(s): OT 111L. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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