May 16, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Military Science and Leadership

  
  • MSL 403 - Officership II


    Description:
    Emphasis on analyzing case and situational studies which cover contemporary leadership problems. Required for commissioning.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MSL 402.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MSL 492 - Leader Development and Assessment Course Internship


    Description:
    Practical exercise in small-unit leadership and tactics. Five-week camp at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Required for commissioning.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MSL 301, MSL 302, and MSL 303.

    Credits: (8-15)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.

Music

  
  • MUS 101 - History of Jazz


    Description:
    America’s only indigenous art form, late 1800s to present. Emphasis on artists and cultural/societal forces shaping music’s evolution. Extensive listening, reading; required attendance of performances.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Aesthetic Experience
  
  • MUS 102 - Introduction to Music


    Description:
    Fundamental musical concepts (melody, harmony, rhythm, form, etc.) through illustrations of the instrumental and vocal music of major composers from the earliest period through the present day.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Aesthetic Experience
  
  • MUS 103 - History of Rock and Roll


    Description:
    America’s second indigenous musical art form, after jazz, 1950’s to present. Emphasis on artists and cultural/societal forces shaping music’s evolution. Extensive listening, reading; required online discussion. Minimum technology requirements for online course.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MUS 104 - Introduction to Musical Studies


    Description:
    Attitudes and concepts relevant to the music profession. Listening repertoire and reference materials. Designed for entering music majors.

    Credits: (3)

    General Education Category
    BAS1 Basic Skills A - GenEd Colloq
  
  • MUS 120 - Composition 1


    Description:
    Introduction to composition addressing such topics as phrase structure, melodic development, modulations, textures, and transitions. Small compositional projects emphasizing certain stylistic traits for piano and other genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 145 and MUS 145A with a C or higher.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 3 credits.
  
  • MUS 143 - Introduction to Music Theory


    Description:
    Introduction of fundamental music theory: scales, keys, meter, and rhythm, triads, ear-training, and keyboard fundamentals. Course is designed for non-majors seeking basic musical skills, and for music majors with limited theoretical backgrounds.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Does not count toward a music degree.
  
  • MUS 144 - Theory 1


    Description:
    Basic theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, and rhythm. This course is the first in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: online fundamental exam with 75% or higher, or successful completion of the online fundamental course. Co-requisite: MUS 152A.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 144A - Aural Skills 1


    Description:
    Basic fundamental concepts of common-practice period melody, harmony, and rhythm through ear training, sight-singing, dictation, rhythm, and basic keyboard applications. This course is the first in the three quarter, first year aural skills sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: online fundamental exam with 75% or higher, or successful completion of the online fundamental course. Co-requisite: MUS 152A.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 145 - Theory 2


    Description:
    Basic theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, rhythm, and voice leading as demonstrated through analytical and compositional perspectives. This course is the second in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 144 and MUS 144A with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: MUS 145A and MUS 152A or MUS 153A.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 145A - Aural Skills 2


    Description:
    Basic fundamental concepts of common-practice period melody, harmony, and rhythm through ear training, sight-singing, dictation, rhythm, and basic keyboard applications. This course is the second in the three quarter, first year aural skills sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 144 and MUS 144A with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: MUS 145A and MUS 152A or MUS 153A.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 146 - Theory 3


    Description:
    Basic theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, rhythm, and voice leading as demonstrated through analytical and compositional perspectives. This course is the third in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 145 and MUS 145A with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: MUS 146A and MUS 154A or MUS 153A or MUS 154A.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 146A - Aural Skills 3


    Description:
    Basic fundamental concepts of common-practice period melody, harmony, and rhythm through ear training, sight-singing, dictation, rhythm, and basic keyboard applications. This course is the third in the three quarter, first year aural skills sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 145 and MUS 145A with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: MUS 146A and MUS 154A or MUS 153A or MUS 154A.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 152A - Class Piano I


    Description:
    Group instruction providing beginning skills to prepare for the piano proficiency requirement and to reinforce music theory concepts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisites: MUS 144 and MUS 144A.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • MUS 153A - Class Piano II


    Description:
    Group instruction providing beginning/intermediate skills to prepare for the piano proficiency requirement and to reinforce music theory concepts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 152A.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • MUS 154 - Class Instruction


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Each course prerequisite to the next numeral (A.) Piano I, II, III; (B.) Voice I, II; (H.) Guitar I, II. Course fees do apply.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 154A - Class Piano III


    Description:
    Group instruction providing intermediate skills to prepare for the piano proficiency requirement and to reinforce music theory concepts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 153A.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 3 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • MUS 154B - Class Voice for the Non-major


    Description:
    This course is designed for the non-major beginning voice student. Through group instruction the fundamentals of proper vocal production will be introduced and practiced; concepts of breathing, resonance and articulation. Students will prepare group songs and individual solos by the end of the quarter.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: each course prerequisite to the next numeral (A.) Piano I, II, III; (B.) Voice I, II; (H.) Guitar I, II.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 164 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Instruction available in performance areas A-H and K.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Consent
    Department Consent Required.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 171 - Secondary Applied Area (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Private study on instruments secondary to a student’s major performance area. Intended particularly for beginning students who wish to develop additional skills on an instrument or in voice to enrich their total music background.  Instruction available in performance areas A-I and K.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    One credit any quarter, may be repeated.
  
  • MUS 171A - Secondary Applied Area Piano


    Description:
    Private study on instruments secondary to a student’s major performance area. Intended particularly for beginning students who wish to develop additional skills on an instrument or in voice to enrich their total music background.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    One credit any quarter, may be repeated.
  
  • MUS 198 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MUS 210 - Vocal Jazz Choir


    Description:
    Must attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. An ensemble specializing in performance of repertoire from jazz choir tradition established in the Northwest and beyond. Limited to SATB singers and rhythm-section instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 211 - Women’s Choir


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
  
  • MUS 213 - Flute Choir


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: students must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Previous experience in flute performance and permission of instructor. Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
  
  • MUS 214 - Brass Choir


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
  
  • MUS 215 - Chamber Orchestra


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
  
  • MUS 217 - Chamber Music Ensemble


    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Notes:
    One hour coaching plus two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Instruction available in performance areas A,C-I and L.
  
  • MUS 218 - Jazz Combo


    Description:
    Performance in jazz combos in various configurations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 220 - Composition 2


    Description:
    Intermediate study in composition.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: 3 credits of MUS 120.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
  
  • MUS 228 - Men’s Choir


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
  
  • MUS 229 - Percussion Ensemble


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
  
  • MUS 232 - Big Band


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Must attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. MUS 432 for juniors and seniors.
  
  • MUS 235 - Laboratory Choir


    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Two hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Open to all students to participate as singers.
  
  • MUS 240 - Diction in Singers I (Intro to IPA, Italian, Latin, English)


    Description:
    A fundamental course to teach the singer and choral director the International Phonetic Alphabet symbols, the correct execution of Italian, Latin, and English sounds, and the basic pronunciation rules of the three languages.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MUS 241 - Diction for Singers 2 (Advanced IPA and German)


    Description:
    A course designed to teach the singer and choral director the International Phonetic Alphabet symbols as specifically applied to the German languages, the correct execution of German sounds, and the basic pronunciation rules of German.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 240.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MUS 242 - Diction for Singers 3 (Advanced IPA and French)


    Description:
    A course designed to teach the singer and choral director the International Phonetic Alphabet symbols as specifically applied to the French language, the correct execution of French sounds and the basic pronunciation rules of French.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 240.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MUS 244 - Theory 4


    Description:
    Intermediate theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, rhythm, and voice leading as demonstrated through analytical and compositional perspectives. This course integrates written topics and ear training, singing, dictation, rhythm, and practical keyboard applications. This is the fourth in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 146 and MUS 146A with grades of C or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 245 - Theory 5


    Description:
    Advanced theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, rhythm, and voice leading as demonstrated through analytical and compositional perspectives. This course integrates written topics and ear training, singing, dictation, rhythm, and practical keyboard applications. This is the fifth in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 244 with a C or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 246 - Theory 6


    Description:
    Advanced theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, rhythm, and voice leading as demonstrated through analytical and compositional perspectives. This course integrates written topics and ear training, singing, dictation, rhythm, and practical keyboard applications. This is the sixth in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 245 with a C or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 252D - Class Instrumental Methods: Double Reeds


    Description:
    Techniques and methods in applied instruction in music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 253C - Class Instrumental Methods Strings I


    Description:
    Lower strings (cello and bass). Techniques and methods in applied instruction for music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 253D - Class Instrumental Methods Woodwinds I


    Description:
    Lower woodwinds (single reeds). Techniques and methods in applied instruction for music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 253E - Class Instrumental Methods Brass I


    Description:
    Lower brass (trombone and tuba). Techniques and methods in applied instruction for music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 253G - Class Instrumental Methods Percussion I


    Description:
    Techniques and methods in applied instruction for music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 254B - Class Vocal Methods


    Description:
    A course designed to teach the music education student the fundamentals of group vocal instruction: basic vocal anatomy and physiology, common approaches to vocal technique instruction, how to prepare songs in English and foreign languages, and beginning vocal performance strategies.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 254C - Class Instrumental Methods Strings II


    Description:
    Upper strings (violin and viola). Techniques and methods in applied instruction for music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 254D - Class Instrumental Methods Woodwinds II


    Description:
    Upper woodwinds (flute). Techniques and methods in applied instruction for music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 254E - Class Instrumental Methods Brass II


    Description:
    Upper brass (horn and trumpet). Techniques and methods in applied instruction for music education.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 255 - Keyboard Harmony and Improvisation


    Description:
    For instrumental, choral, and studio teachers providing practical/working knowledge of keyboard harmony, chord voicing, bass line construction, and improvisation in jazz and pop genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 146 and MUS 154A.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • MUS 261 - Opera Workshop


    Description:
    A class leading to the performance of scenes and single acts from opera.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permisson.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 262 - Opera Production


    Description:
    A class leading to performance of a complete opera.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshman or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 9 credits.
  
  • MUS 264 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Instruction available in performance areas A-H and K.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 164 (A-H, and K) in appropriated applied area.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Consent
    Department Consent Required
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 266 - Wind Ensemble


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: students must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Open to students with demonstrated proficiency on band instruments by audition or permission of the instructor. Five hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. One credit if offered one term only during summer session.
  
  • MUS 267 - Choir


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Open to all students by audition. Five hours rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. One credit if offered one term only during summer session.
  
  • MUS 268 - Chamber Choir


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: student must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Open to all students by audition. Three hours rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
  
  • MUS 271 - Secondary Applied Area (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Private study on instruments secondary to a student’s major performance area. Intended particularly for intermediate students who wish to develop additional skills on an instrument or in voice to enrich their total music background. Instruction available.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    One credit any quarter, may be repeated.
  
  • MUS 277 - Orchestra


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: students must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Open to all students proficient on orchestral instruments by permission of director. Five hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. One credit if offered one term only during summer session.
  
  • MUS 287 - Marching and Concert Band


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: students must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Fall quarter only. Five hours of rehearsal per week plus all scheduled rehearsals and performances. This band functions as a marching band and is organized into a concert band at completion of the football season.
  
  • MUS 288 - Symphonic Band


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: students must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    Winter and spring quarters only. Five hours of rehearsal per week plus scheduled rehearsals and performances. During winter and spring quarters the symphonic band will present several formal concert programs.
  
  • MUS 292 - Accompanying Practicum


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: students must be freshmen or sophomore standing.

    Credits: (1- 3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    By assignment of instructor. Minimum three hours of rehearsal weekly per credit plus performances.
  
  
  • MUS 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MUS 299 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • MUS 300 - Recital Performance


    Description:
    Recital performance required for completion of degrees requiring 364-level applied study.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: at least 1 credit of MUS 364 (any letter). Co-requisite: MUS 364.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • MUS 304 - Introduction to Musical Studies for Transfer Students


    Description:
    1. An introduction to the techniques of research in music; 2. A brief survey of concepts in world music.

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • MUS 320 - Composition 3


    Description:
    Advanced study in composition.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: six units of MUS 220.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
  
  • MUS 323 - Choral Music Education


    Description:
    Philosophy, methods, and materials. Individual research and presentation of teaching unit in class.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 341.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 325 - Instrumental Music Education


    Description:
    Philosophy and psychology of music education through methods and materials; observation of teachers in the rehearsal, individual research.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 326 - Music in the Classroom


    Description:
    For the general classroom teacher. (Not for music majors or minors.). Techniques used in helping children to develop musically through singing, rhythmic activities, creative activities, listening, and playing instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 329 - General Music Methods


    Description:
    Materials, methods, and instructional techniques for general music, grades K-12.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 146 and MUS 146A with grades of C or higher, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 332 - Literature and Materials for Instrumental Music Teaching


    Description:
    Covers instructional materials and resources for teaching instrumental music in individual and group settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 325 and MUS 341.

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • MUS 340 - Form and Analysis


    Description:
    Analysis of the structure of tonal music from both a historical and theoretical perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 246 with a grade of C or higher.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 341 - Conducting I


    Description:
    Fundamental principles of baton techniques, practical experience in conducting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 146.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 342 - Conducting II


    Description:
    A continuation of MUS 341 and conducting literature of junior-senior high school performing groups.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 341.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 343 - Counterpoint I


    Description:
    Independent melodic line, harmonic background, motive structure, and two-point counterpoint as practiced by the composers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Written exercises and analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 244.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 344 - Theory Review


    Description:
    A complete review of traditional harmony from rudiments of music through chromatic harmony.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 246.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 346 - Counterpoint II


    Description:
    Three-voice counterpoint, imitation in three voices, the three-voice invention, and the trio sonata

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 343.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Put on reserve 9/16/2014, will go inactive 8/24/2017.
  
  • MUS 347 - Electronic Music Composition


    Description:
    Study of contemporary technologies and techniques as used to compose music. MUS 347 and MUS 547 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 246.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 353 - Jazz Improvisation I


    Description:
    Beginning basic jazz improvisation techniques for upper-division wind, percussion, guitar, acoustic bass, and keyboard instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 246 and MUS 255.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 354 - Jazz Improvisation II


    Description:
    Intermediate basic jazz improvisation techniques for upper-division wind, percussion, guitar, acoustic bass, and keyboard instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 246, MUS 255, and MUS 353.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 355 - Jazz Improvisation III


    Description:
    Advanced basic jazz improvisational techniques for upper-division wind instruments, percussion, guitar, acoustic bass, and keyboard instruments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 354.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 2 credits.
  
  • MUS 356 - Jazz Styles


    Description:
    A survey of jazz history with regard to evolution of jazz styles. Course activities include analysis, transcription, guided listening, imitative composition, research and essay writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 246.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 357 - Jazz Composition and Arranging


    Description:
    Development of skills in songwriting, melody and chord progression, construction, and arranging in the jazz idiom through student projects and score analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 246 and MUS 255.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 359 - Survey of Music in Cross-cultural Perspectives


    Description:
    An introduction to ethnomusicology: the cultural context of music with emphasis on Africa, Asia, Native North and South America, Oceania. ANTH 359 and MUS 359 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MUS 364 - Major-applied Area (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Instruction available in performance areas A-H and K.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 264 (A-H, and K) in appropriated applied area.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 366 - Applied Jazz (Individual Instruction)


    Description:
    Private study on instruments secondary to a student’s major performance area. Intended particularly for advanced students who wish to develop additional skills on an instrument or in voice to enrich their total music background. Instruction available in performance areas A-E, G and H.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: at least two quarters at the MUS 264 level and admission to the BA music jazz specialization.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    One credit any quarter, may be repeated.
  
  • MUS 370 - Applied Area (Individual Instruction: Secondary or Major Supplementary)


    Description:
    Private study in area secondary to major performance area, or supplemental instruction in major performance area. Intended for advanced students who wish to develop additional performance skills to enrich their total music background.

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUS 372 - Music History 1


    Description:
    Study of music history. The first in a three-quarter sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 146 with a C or higher, and MUS 154A.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 373 - Music History 2


    Description:
    A study of music history. The second of a three-quarter sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 244 and MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 374 - Music History 3


    Description:
    A study of music history. The third of a three-quarter sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MUS 245 and MUS 373.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 379 - Philosophy of Music


    Description:
    Great music as a source of insights into human beings and the world.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 380 - Music History Review


    Description:
    A review of the material presented in the required undergraduate music history sequence. Specifically intended for graduate students. The final exam will be equivalent to the graduate music history diagnostic examination. May not be used to satisfy upper-division undergraduate or graduate degree requirements. Required for graduate students not passing Music History diagnostic test.

    Credits: (3)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • MUS 382 - Survey of Chamber Music


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 383 - Survey of Symphonic Music


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 384 - Survey of Choral Music


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 385 - Survey of Opera


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 386 - Survey of 20th-century Music


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MUS 372.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MUS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

 

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