Music Courses

MUSG-011, 012. Voice Class. 2 crs. ea. Fundamentals of voice production and problems commonly encountered in music education. Required of music education majors with piano or organ emphasis.

MUSG-111, 112/001, 002. Voice Minor/Third Subject. 2 crs. each. Instruction in the principles of breathing, phonetics, and diction; vocalises for sustained singing; scales and arpeggios; five English songs; and songs of the black heritage.

MUSG-153. Opera Ensemble Workshop. 2 crs. Spring semester only.

MUSG-156. Italian Diction. 2 crs. Fall semester only.

MUSG-157. Solo Vocal Literature. 3 crs. Spring semester only.

MUSG-121, 122/003, 004. Voice Minor/Third Subject. 2 crs. ea. Consists of vocalises to meet the individual needs of the student, five songs in English and other languages, a German lieder, and easy arias.

MUSG-131, 132/005, 006. Voice Minor/Third Subject. 2 crs. ea. Same description as MUSG-121, 122/003, 004.

MUSG-141, 142/007, 008. Voice Minor/Third Subject. 2 crs. ea. Technical Studies, six songs by modern composers. French songs, and two or more arias. Recital required for minors.

MUSG-155. Vocal Pedagogy Diction. 3 crs. Fall semester only.

MUSG-255. Graduate Vocal Pedagogy. 3 crs. Includes voice anatomy and practical application, vocal defects and corrections, teaching material, observation, practice teaching and survey of proper diction application. Fall semester only.

MUSG-211, 212. Voice Major. 3 crs. ea. Instruction in breathing, phonetics, development of tone, legato singing, agility, and major and minor scales and arpeggios.

MUSG-221, 222. Voice Major. 3 crs. ea. Agility, sustained singing, classical vocal embellishments, and major and minor scales and arpeggios. Preparation for qualifying recital. Prereqs.: MUSG-211, 212, or consent of instructor.

MUSG-231, 232. Voice Major. 3 crs. ea. Major and minor scales and arpeggios, German art songs, and arias. Prereqs.: MUSG-221, 222, or consent of instructor.

MUSG-241, 242. Voice Major. 3 crs. ea. Major and minor scales and arpeggios; music; German lieder; and Spanish, Russian, and French songs. Prereqs.: MUSG-231, 232, or consent of instructor.

MUSH-011, 012. Jazz Improvisation I. 2 crs. ea. Techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos.

MUSH-021, 022. Jazz Improvisation II. 2 crs. ea. Continuation of MUSH-011, 012. Prereqs.: MUSH-011, 012, or consent of instructor.

MUSH-031, 032. Jazz Improvisation III. 2 crs. ea. Continuation of MUSH-021,022. Prereqs.: MUSH-021, 022, or consent of instructor.

MUSH-041, 042. Jazz Improvisation IV. 2 crs. ea. Continuation of MUSH-031, 032. Prereqs.: MUSH-031, 032, or consent of instructor.

MUSH-051. Set Drumming Workshop. 1 cr. Development of reading skills, jazz drumming techniques, through solo and ensemble playing.

MUSH-080. Jazz Theory. 3 crs.  The meaning of melodic and harmonic notation in jazz is explained; also, the underlying structural principles employed in the jazz composition are revealed.

MUSH-111. Jazz Arranging I. 3 cr. Exploration and analysis of representative jazz arrangements, demonstrating basic techniques of arranging.

MUSH-130. Jazz Piano. 2 crs. Comprehensive course for advanced pianists encompassing varied jazz styles and techniques.

MUSH-131. Jazz Piano. 2 crs. Continuation of MUSH-130 dealing with advanced jazz piano techniques. Prerequisite: MUSH-130.

MUSH-140. Jazz Piano. 2 crs. Continuation of MUSH-131 dealing with advanced jazz piano techniques. Prerequisite: MUSH-130, 131.

MUSH-141. Jazz Piano. 2 crs. Continuation of MUSH-140 dealing with advanced jazz piano techniques. Prereqs.: MUSH-130, 131, and 140.

MUSH-151, 152, 153. Jazz Vocal Workshop. 1 cr. Development of jazz solo and group performance skills, including improvisation, sight reading, repertoire and contemporary vocal technique.

MUSH-161 through 168. Voice for Jazz Studies. 2 crs. Techniques of breathing, tone development, and vocal styles as they relate to the jazz idiom; development of the standard jazz repertoire. Audition required.

MUSI-031, 032. Introduction to Entertainment Law. 100-305. 3 crs. An introductory course for all artists which explores contracts, torts, agency, labor relations, copyrights and communications. Fall/Spring.

MUSI-110, 111. Jazz History I, II. 3 crs. (undergraduate). Study of the historical development of jazz from the African heritage to the present.

MUSI-112. Jazz Seminar. 3 crs. Reports and discussions of topics relevant to the jazz idiom.