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MUS 100. Basic Musicianship (3) I II CDT Introduction to the rudiments of musical notation, harmony, rhythm, and melody. Approved as Tier Two -Arts.

MUS 101A. Exploring Music through Piano for General Students (3) [Rpt./ 2] I Introduces and develops basic concepts of music as a creative process in studying piano Includes music fundamentals, beginning improvisation, playing by ear, chording to melodies, music reading, and repertory.

MUS 101B. Exploring Music through Piano for General Students (1) II Studying piano pieces and music basics. P, MUS 101A or by audition/interview.

MUS 102A. Class Guitar for General College Students (1) I Introduction to basic guitar playing techniques for the general college student, with emphasis on literature and styles of playing of current interest to students. MUS 102A and MUS 102B are offered both semesters.

MUS 102B. Class Guitar for General College Students (1) II Development of guitar skills including sight reading, accompanying, tone production and other classical techniques. MUS 102A and MUS 102B are offered both semesters.

MUS 103. Class Voice for General College Students (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II Practical training in singing, with emphasis on basic skills of breathing, tone and diction; repertory to include folk, current, and classic songs in English.

MUS 105L. Operatic Stage Training (1) [Rpt./ 2] I An introduction to the fundamentals of movement, acting and stage terminology as related to the performance of opera and operetta. Emphasis on practical experience, including in-class study of selected operatic scenes.

MUS 107. Understanding Music through Listening (3) I II Development of listening skills through introductory study of Western art music, world music, and jazz. 1R, 1D, 2S.

MUS 108. Survey of Music, Meaning and Culture (3) I II Continuation of 107, with emphasis on Western art music, particularly that of the Medieval through the Baroque era, and the music of other cultures. Approved as Tier Two -Arts.

MUS 109. Rock and American Popular Music (3) I This course surveys the history of rock music in a way that underscores the power of music as a means of communication. In addition to studying the various sound characteristics and styles associated with rock, we will look at the specific ways that the development of rock music illustrates basic operations of music in general: the role music plays in shaping social (including economic) interaction, and the relationship between musical production and worldview. Approved as Tier Two -Arts. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

MUS 110A. Piano Class (1) I Introductory development of basic keyboard musicianship and technique through activities including playing by ear, improvising, harmonizing, transposing. P, or CR, MUS 102A-MUS 102B. Open to music majors and minors only.

MUS 110B. Piano Class I (1) II Introductory development of basic keyboard musicianship and technique through activities including playing by ear, improvising, harmonizing, transposing. P, or CR, MUS 102A-MUS 102B. Open to music majors and minors only.

MUS 111. Voice Class (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II Beginning instruction; introduction and development of basic skills, breathing, diction, tone, rhythm, sight-singing, repertory songs in English; practical training in singing without specialization. P, open to music majors and minors only.

MUS 120A. Musical Skills and Structure I (3) I CDT Study of rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, and form in music. Students work in analysis, composition, music reading, ear training, conducting and class performance. P, MUS 100.

MUS 120B. Musical Skills and Structure I (3) II CDT Study of rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, and form in music. Students work in analysis, composition, music reading, ear training, conducting and class performance. P, MUS 100.

MUS 130A. Introduction to Music Literature (2) I CDT Survey of music literature, with emphasis on structure, period, and style. P, or CR, MUS 102A-MUS 102B.

MUS 130B. Introduction to Music Literature (2) II CDT Survey of music literature, with emphasis on structure, period, and style. P, or CR, MUS 102A - MUS 102B.

MUS 153. Percussion Instruments Class (1) II Class instruction in all percussion instruments, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the schools. P, open to music education majors only.

MUS 199. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./]

MUS 200B. Marching Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200C. Campus Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200D. Wind Symphony (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200E. Conducted Instrumental Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200H. Summer Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200I. Symphonic Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200J. University Singers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200K. University-Community Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200L. Chamber Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200M. Choraliers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200O. Symphony Orchestra (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200Q. Collegium Musicum (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200R. Jazz Ensemble (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200S. Honor Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 200T. Mariachi Arizona (1) [Rpt./] I II P, audition required.

MUS 201. Coached Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./]

MUS 202. Small Conducted Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./]

MUS 205L. Opera Theatre (1-4) Training in all aspects of operatic production, including major singing roles, minor roles, opera chorus, opera scenes and chamber operas; technical training in set construction, make up, costumes, and lighting.

MUS 210A. Piano Class (1) I Continuation of 110b, with additional sight-reading, score-reading, and accompanying. P, MUS 110B. Open to MUS majors and minors only.

MUS 210B. Piano Class (1) II Continuation of 110b, with additional sight-reading, score-reading, and accompanying. P, MUS 110B. Open to MUS majors and minors only.

MUS 211A. Diction for Singers (2) I Training in diction for singers in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and ecclesiastical Latin.

MUS 211B. Diction for Singers (2) II Training in diction for singers in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and ecclesiastical Latin.

MUS 220A. Musical Skills and Structure II (3) I Continuation of MUS 120A-MUS 120B, dealing with music from the late medieval period through early 20th-century art music in chronological order. 2R, 3L. P, MUS 120B.

MUS 220B. Musical Skills and Structure II (3) II CDT Continuation of MUS 120A-MUS 120B, dealing with music from the late medieval period through early 20th-century art music in chronological order. 2R, 3L. P, MUS 120B.

MUS 231. Jazz History (3) I CDT Development of Jazz in the United States.

MUS 237. Survey of Mexican Folk Music (3) Examination of the traditional folk music of Mexico. Covers the history and evolution of the mariachi as well as the vast potpourri of Mexican music tradition. A working knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required. P, two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (INDV 101, 102, 103, 104). (Identical with MAS 237, LA S 237). Approved as Tier Two -Individuals and Societies.

MUS 240. Introduction to Composition (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Introduction to the basics of music composition, stressing fundamental forms, techniques and procedures. P, MUS 120B or consent of instructor.

MUS 250. Introduction to Music Education (3) I Observation of and practical field experience in public schools; video-taped class presentations. Field Trips. P, open to majors only.

MUS 299. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./]

MUS 299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

MUS 302. Recording Studio Production (3) I II Recording studio procedures including the recording chain and pre-post and actual recording production techniques. P, consult School of Music and Dance to enroll. (Identical with M AR 302).

MUS 310A. Functional Piano for Music Education Majors (1) I Development of functional piano skills needed for public-school music teaching, with emphasis on improvising, harmonizing, transposing, and accompanying. P, MUS 210B.

MUS 310B. Functional Piano for Music Education Majors (1) II Continuation of MUS 310A with materials of increasing difficulty; open-score part-reading and rehearsal techniques. P, MUS 210B.

MUS 320. Form and Structure in 20th Century Music (3) I Intensive analysis of post tonal music, beginning with serial works of Schenberg through very recent compositions by major composers. P, MUS 220B. Open to music majors and minors only.

MUS 321A. Jazz Improvisation (2) I Background for the art of improvising jazz. P, MUS 201.

MUS 321B. Jazz Improvisation (2) II CDT Continuation and refinement of the techniques studied in MUS 321A. P, MUS 201.

MUS 328. American Pop Music: Sinatra Era (3) S American popular music associated with Tin Pan Alley and the American musical theater through the recordings and interpretations of Frank Sinatra.

MUS 330A. History of Western Music (3) I Detailed study of the history of music in Western civilization from its origins to modern times; its relationship to general cultural development. Writing Emphasis Course. P, MUS 220B.

MUS 330B. History of Western Music (3) II CDT Detailed study of the history of music in Western civilization from its origins to modern times; its relationship to general cultural development. Writing Emphasis Course. P, MUS 220B.

MUS 334. Music in World Cultures (3) I CDT Overview of nonwestern musics in selected world cultures. Approved as Tier Two -Arts. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

MUS 338M. Teaching Secondary School Subjects - Music (3) II (Identical with TTE 338M, which is home).

MUS 340. Composition (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Pursuit of the more sophisticated aspects of music composition in regard to form; handling of original ideas and searching for a broader and more practical view of music composition as a profession. P, 6 unit of MUS 240 or consent of instructor.

MUS 341. Survey of Jewish Music (3) I II (Identical with JUS 341, which is home).

MUS 344. Arab and Asian Music (3) II Exploration of the structure and utility of music in Indian, Arab, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian cultures. Approved as Tier Two -Arts. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

MUS 350A. Woodwind Techniques and Materials (1) I Class instruction of flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, and bassoon, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. P, open to majors only.

MUS 350B. Woodwind Techniques and Materials (1) I Class instruction of flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, and bassoon, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. P, open to majors only.

MUS 351A. Brass Techniques and Materials (1) II Class instruction on trumpet, trombone, horn and other low brass, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. P, open to majors only.

MUS 351B. Brass Techniques and Materials (1) II Class instruction on trumpet, trombone, horn and other low brass, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. P, open to majors only.

MUS 352. String Instrument Techniques and Materials (1-3) I Class instruction on violin, viola, cello and bass, including materials and procedures for teaching these instruments in the public schools. P, open to majors only.

MUS 360. Music Fundamentals through Experience (3) CDT Music skills, concepts and information learned through playing, singing and focused listening. Emphasis on beginning experiences with autoharp, guitar, recorder and voice. No prior musical training is assumed. Approved as Tier Two -Arts.

MUS 361. Music Learning and Perception in the Preadolescent Child (3) I II A study of processes by which children achieve musical growth. Examination of means, settings and materials through which children acquire musical understanding and competence. P, MUS 360.

MUS 370. Introduction to Conducting (2) I Conducting choral as well as instrumental ensembles; includes basic beat patterns, transpositions and clefs, and introduction to score study. P, or CR, MUS 220A.

MUS 371. Intermediate Instrumental and Choral Conducting (2) II Conducting techniques for instrumental ensembles of varying sizes; instrumental rehearsal techniques, score reading, and score study. P, MUS 370.

MUS 393E. Congressional Internship (1-12) [Rpt./] S P, open to majors only. (Identical with POL 393E, which is home).

MUS 396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II

MUS 399. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./]

MUS 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

MUS 400B. Marching Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500B.

MUS 400C. Campus Band (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500C.

MUS 400D. Wind Symphony (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500D.

MUS 400E. Conducted Instrumental Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500E.

MUS 400H. Summer Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500H.

MUS 400I. Symphonic Choir (1) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 500I.

MUS 400J. University Singers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500J.

MUS 400K. University-Community Chorus (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500K.

MUS 400L. Chamber Choir (1) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 500L.

MUS 400M. Choraliers (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500M.

MUS 400O. Symphony Orchestra (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500O.

MUS 400Q. Collegium Musicum (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 400R. Jazz Ensemble (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 400S. Honor Choir (1) [Rpt./] P, audition required.

MUS 400T. Mariachi Arizona (1) [Rpt./] I II P, audition required. May be convened with MUS 500T.

MUS 401. Coached Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 501.

MUS 402. Small Conducted Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] May be convened with MUS 502.

MUS 405L. Opera Theatre (1-4) Training in all aspects of operatic production, including major singing roles, minor roles, opera chorus, opera scenes and chamber operas; technical training in set construction, make up, costumes, and lighting. P, 2 units of MUS 205.

MUS 410A. Pedagogy (2) I Study of methods and repertory suitable for studio teaching. P, open to music majors in their major performance area only. May be convened with MUS 510A.

MUS 410B. Pedagogy (2) II Study of methods and repertory suitable for studio teaching. P, open to music majors in their major performance area only. May be convened with MUS 510B.

MUS 420A. Counterpoint (3) I Practical study of the counterpoint of the 18th century. May be convened with MUS 520A.

MUS 420B. Counterpoint (3) II Practical study of the counterpoint of the 16th century. P, MUS 220B. May be convened with MUS 520B.

MUS 421. Orchestration (3) I CDT Instruments of the orchestra together with practical study of the art of symphonic scoring; original work and transcriptions. P, MUS 220B.

MUS 422. Jazz Arranging (2) II Class instruction and practice in writing arrangements for small jazz combos, rock groups, stage bands, and pop-vocal combinations; detailed study of jazz instrumental practices and problems. P, MUS 200R, MUS 201, MUS 220B, consult department before enrolling. Open to majors only.

MUS 424. History and Literature of Guitar (3) II In-depth study of the evolution of the guitar, lute, and vihuela, including repertoire, style periods, and composers. P, open to majors only. May be convened with MUS 524.

MUS 425. Undergraduate Recitals (1) Public performance. P, or CR, MUS 485. For theory and composition majors concurrent registration for MUS 440.

MUS 426A. Piano Literature (3) I Historical and stylistic study of keyboard literature, instruments and performance practices. Baroque through the early Romantic periods. P, or CR, MUS 285P. MUS 426A is not prerequisite to MUS 426B. May be convened with MUS 526A.

MUS 426B. Piano Literature (3) II Historical and stylistic study of keyboard literature, instruments and performance practices. Mid-Romantic through the Contemporary periods. P, or CR, MUS 285P. MUS 426A is not prerequisite to MUS 426B. May be convened with MUS 526B.

MUS 439. Jazz Pedagogy (2) I Teaching and rehearsal technique, literature and materials for jazz ensembles and combos. P, MUS 220B, MUS 250.

MUS 440. Compositional Techniques (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II Creative techniques in the fields of modern harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, electronic music or specific projects in commercial-type composition and arranging. P, 6 units of MUS 340 or permission of the School of Music.

MUS 441. Electro-Acoustic Music (3) I Comprehensive study of electronic music. Introduction to the electronic music studio, tape composition, acoustics, music synthesis and sound processing, with actual lab applications. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with MUS 541.

MUS 442. Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3) II Advanced techniques: synthesis, processing, synthesizer programming, sampling, MIDI, computer-assisted techniques, sequencing and notation. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with MUS 542.

MUS 450. Teaching Music in the Elementary School (3) I CDT Role of the music specialist in the elementary school; materials, activities, and observation of demonstration teaching as they relate to a comprehensive music curriculum and qualitative musical experiences for children in grades K-6. Teaching experience in addition to lecture.

MUS 451. Methods and Techniques for Secondary Vocal Music Education (3) I Objectives, techniques and materials for teaching the adolescent as a singer/performer/musician in choirs, ensembles and other staged singing groups in the secondary schools. Laboratory experience in addition to lecture.

MUS 452. Band Techniques (3) II Objectives, techniques and materials for teaching the adolescent as an instrumentalist/performer in concert bands, marching bands and other wind ensembles in the secondary schools. Laboratory experience in addition to lecture. P, MUS 370. Open to majors only.

MUS 455. Music and German Literature (3) I (Identical with GER 455, which is home). May be convened with MUS 555.

MUS 493. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

MUS 494. Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]

MUS 496E. Seminar in Music and Dance Collaborations (2) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with DNC 496E, which is home). May be convened with MUS 596E.

MUS 497O. Level I Orff Schulwerk (2) May be convened with MUS 597O.

MUS 498. Senior Capstone (1-12) I II

MUS 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

MUS 499. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

MUS 499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

MUS 500B. Marching Band (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400B. May be convened with MUS 400B.

MUS 500C. Campus Band (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400C. May be convened with MUS 400C.

MUS 500D. Wind Symphony (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400D. May be convened with MUS 400D.

MUS 500E. Conducted Instrumental Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400E. May be convened with MUS 400E.

MUS 500H. Summer Chorus (1) [Rpt./] S For a description of course topics see MUS 400H. May be convened with MUS 400H.

MUS 500I. Symphonic Choir (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400I. May be convened with MUS 400I.

MUS 500J. University Singers (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400J. May be convened with MUS 400J.

MUS 500K. University-Community Chorus (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400K. May be convened with MUS 400K.

MUS 500L. Chamber Choir (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400L. May be convened with MUS 400L.

MUS 500M. Choraliers (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400M. May be convened with MUS 400M.

MUS 500O. Symphony Orchestra (1) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 400O. May be convened with MUS 400O.

MUS 500Q. Collegium Musicum (1) [Rpt./]

MUS 500R. Jazz Ensemble (1) [Rpt./]

MUS 500T. Mariachi Arizona (1) [Rpt./] I II For a description of course topics see MUS 400T. May be convened with MUS 400T.

MUS 501. Coached Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 401. May be convened with MUS 401.

MUS 502. Small Conducted Ensemble (1-2) [Rpt./] For a description of course topics see MUS 402. May be convened with MUS 402.

MUS 510A. Pedagogy (2) I For a description of course topics see MUS 410A. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project in pedagogy. May be convened with MUS 410A.

MUS 510B. Pedagogy (2) II For a description of course topics see MUS 410B. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project in pedagogy. May be convened with MUS 410B.

MUS 520A. Counterpoint (3) I For a description of course topics see MUS 420A. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project. May be convened with MUS 420A.

MUS 520B. Counterpoint (3) II For a description of course topics see MUS 420B. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project. May be convened with MUS 420B.

MUS 521. Introduction to Graduate Music Theory (3) II Introduction to graduate analysis with emphasis on the survey of analytical systems as applied to a number of stylistic periods. Both cognitive and aural procedures will be investigated. This course may not be used to fulfill doctoral requirements in music. P, open to majors only.

MUS 522A. Art Song Repertory (2) I Class performance of representative selections from the standard repertory of German, Italian, French, Russian and English language art songs; problems of accompaniment, interpretation, style and ensemble. Registration restricted to singers and pianists. P, registration restricted to singers and pianists. Open to majors only.

MUS 522B. Art Song Repertory (2) II Class performance of representative selections from the standard repertory of German, Italian, French, Russian and English language art songs; problems of accompaniment, interpretation, style and ensemble. Registration restricted to singers and pianists. P, registration restricted to singers and pianists. Open to majors only.

MUS 523A. History of the Opera (3) I Detailed study of the course of opera from its inception by the Florentine Camerata through Berg, Menotti, Stravinsky, Ginastera, Penderecki, Britten and others. P, open to majors only.

MUS 523B. History of the Opera (3) II Detailed study of the course of opera from its inception by the Florentine Camerata through Berg, Menotti, Stravinsky, Ginastera, Penderecki, Britten and others. P, open to majors only.

MUS 524. History and Literature of Guitar (3) II For a description of course topics see MUS 424. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project. May be convened with MUS 424.

MUS 525. History and Literature of the Wind Band (3) II A research-oriented study of wind band history and literature from the Renaissance to the present.

MUS 526A. Piano Literature (3) I For a description of course topics see MUS 426A. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and a special class presentation. May be convened with MUS 426A.

MUS 526B. Piano Literature (3) II For a description of course topics see MUS 426B. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and a special class presentation. May be convened with MUS 426B.

MUS 530. Music in the Renaissance (3) II Vocal and instrumental genres from Dufay through Palestrina. P, open to majors only.

MUS 531. Music in the Baroque (3) II The age of the basso-continuo; instrumental and vocal genres from Monteverdi through J. S. Bach. P, open to majors only.

MUS 532. Music in the Classical Period (3) I The Viennese classical tradition from its origins to Beethoven. P, open to majors only.

MUS 533. Music of the Twentieth Century (3) II Contemporary idioms in music; study of genres, styles, and techniques from post-Romanticism to the present. P, open to majors only.

MUS 534. Music Since 1950 (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Analysis of major works of the last half of the 20th century. P, MUS 533 and MUS 623, or consent of instructor. Open to majors only.

MUS 535. Music in the Middle Ages (3) I Sacred and secular monody and polyphony from Gregorian chant through Dunstable. P, MUS 330A, MUS 330B.

MUS 536. Music in the Romantic Period (3) I The nineteenth century from late Beethoven to Mahler. P, MUS 330A, MUS 330B.

MUS 537. Survey of Early Music (3) II Intensive survey of music history from Gregorian chant to the late Baroque. This course may not be used to fulfill doctoral requirements in music. P, open to majors only.

MUS 541. Electro-Acoustic Music (3) I For a description of course topics see MUS 441. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and special class presentation. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with MUS 441.

MUS 542. Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3) II For a description of course topics see MUS 442. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper and special class presentation. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with MUS 442.

MUS 550. Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3) II S Contemporary practices in planning, organizing and evaluating learning experiences in music for K-12 students.

MUS 551. Behavioral Research in the Arts (3) I S Research methodologies as they apply to artistic behavior; emphasis on applying the results of existing studies to practice and on conducting original research.

MUS 555. Music and German Literature (3) I P, GER 202. (Identical with GER 555, which is home). May be convened with MUS 455.

MUS 560. Aesthetics of Music (3) I Exploration of the problems of musical meanings, including a panoramic examination of what philosophers, philosophic musicians and artists, and others of critical intelligence have contributed to comprehensive theory.

MUS 570. Advanced Conducting (3) II Styles of choral, band, and orchestral literature, as they pertain to the problems of the conductor; references to the styles of all periods, with emphasis on the contemporary and modern.

MUS 596E. Seminar in Music and Dance Collaboration (2) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with DNC 596E, which is home). May be convened with MUS 496E.

MUS 597O. Level I Orff Schulwerk (2) S For a description of course topics see MUS 497O. May be convened with MUS 497O.

MUS 599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

MUS 600. Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3) I Bibliographical materials; research resources, techniques, and problems directed toward graduate study in music. P, required of all doctoral candidates in music. (Identical with IRLS 600).

MUS 605L. Opera Theatre (1-4) [Rpt./ 12 units] Training in all aspects of operatic production, including major singing roles, minor roles, opera chorus, opera scenes and chamber operas; technical training in set construction, make up, costumes, and lighting. May also include operatic staging techniques. P, 4 units of MUS 405 or consent of instructor.

MUS 620A. History of Speculative Theory (3) I Survey of speculative theory in music, classical Greeks to present.

MUS 620B. History of Speculative Theory (3) II Survey of speculative theory in music, classical Greeks to present.

MUS 621A. Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries (3) I Intensive analysis of works written in the larger forms: 18th century. P, open to majors only. MUS 621A is not prerequisites to MUS 621B.

MUS 621B. Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries (3) II Intensive analysis of works written in the larger forms: 19th century. P, open to majors only. MUS 621A is not prerequisites to MUS 621B.

MUS 622. Theory Pedagogy (3) I II Study of the philosophies, procedures, techniques, and materials used in teaching theory at the college level.

MUS 623. Analysis of Contemporary Music (3) II Intensive analysis of representative works of the 20th century.

MUS 630. The Music of Bach (3) II

MUS 631. The Music of Mozart (3) S

MUS 635. Choral Literature and Technique (3) I II A research-oriented study of choral literature from all stylistic periods and genre from the Renaissance to the present, together with appropriate conducting techniques. No more than 18 units of this course may be applied to a graduate degree program. 2R, 3L. P, graduate standing in choral conducting or coral music education. Open to majors only.

MUS 640. Advanced Composition (2-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II Individual projects in composition. P, open to theory and composition majors only.

MUS 650. Foundations and Principles of Music Education (3) I S History and philosophy of music education in the public schools, with emphasis on the basic concepts needed for effective teaching in the field of music, curriculum development and evaluation of the music program.

MUS 651. Curriculum Development in Music (3) I II Principles and techniques of curriculum construction applied to the field of music.

MUS 652. Management Techniques in Music (3) I II The management of music at all levels of education, industry, and performance.

MUS 654. Psychology of Music (3) II S Music perception, physiological and psychological responses to music, basic acoustics, music pedagogy, and evaluation/measurement of music behaviors.

MUS 672. Teaching Music in Higher Education (3) II Contemporary practices in planning, organizing, and evaluating learning experiences in music for college and university students. P, open to music majors only.

MUS 693. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

MUS 694. Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]

MUS 696A. Music Education (1-6) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II

MUS 696B. Musicology (1-6) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II

MUS 696C. Music Theory (1-6) [Rpt./ 36 units] I II

MUS 696D. Composition (2) [Rpt./ 3] I II P, open to majors only.

MUS 696E. Keyboard Studies (2) [Rpt./ 3] II

MUS 696F. Ethnomusicology (3) I P, graduate status or consent of instructor.

MUS 699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

MUS 900. Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

MUS 909. Master's Report (1-6) [Rpt./]

MUS 910. Thesis (2-4) [Rpt./]

MUS 915. Master's Recitals (1-2) [Rpt./]

MUS 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

MUS 925. Doctoral Recitals (1-9) [Rpt./]

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