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MUSC 1. Musicianship I. Basic aural skills and practical applications of the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials needed to perform, teach, and compose music. Class activities will focus around the musicianship skills of rhythmic reading and dictation, identification and dictation of intervals and triads, melodic dictation, contrapuntal dictation, harmonic dictation, and sight singing. Prerequisite: MUSC 5. Corequisite: MUSC 6. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 2. Musicianship II. Advanced aural skills and practical applications of the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials needed to perform, teach, and compose music. Class activities will focus around the musicianship skills of rhythmic reading and dictation, melodic dictation, contrapuntal dictation, harmonic dictation, aural analysis of form, and sight singing. Prerequisite: MUSC 1 Corequisite: MUSC 7. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 3. MIDI Sequencing and Notation. Introduction to professional music software applications and MIDI hardware. Exploration of various hardware options such as keyboards, computers, synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines. Topics include basic MIDI principles, creating, performing, and printing music using computer-based sequencing and notation software. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 4. Elements Of Music. Introduction in music theory and musicianship. No previous musical training is assumed. Objectives are: to understand the meaning of musical notation and terminology; to acquire some skill in translating musical notation into sound and vice versa; to understand the rudiments of musical structure and syntax (rhythm and meter, scales and keys, intervals and chords, basic aspects of musical design) both on paper and as a listener; and to put these elements to some creative use. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 5. Beginning Theory. Beginning theory for music majors designed to provide a thorough study of the basis of tonal music. Includes scales, diatonic triads, melody, voice-leading, and simple harmonic progressions as well as correlative work in ear training and sight singing. Prerequisite: Placement by exam. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 6. Intermediate Theory. Intermediate music theory that builds on the contents of MUSC 5. Includes stylistic analysis, diatonic seventh chords, modulation, secondary dominant chords, and simple formal structures. An aural skills component emphasizes melodic and harmonic dictation of music associated with the harmonic devices studied. Prerequisite: MUSC 5 Corequisite: MUSC 1. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 7. Advanced Theory. Advanced tonal theory that includes the study of enriched harmonic resources of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as well as an introduction to counterpoint and large musical forms. The aural component includes dictation and vocal reading of chromatic music and aural analysis of form. Prerequisite: MUSC 1 and MUSC 6. Corequisite: MUSC 2. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 8. Basic Music. Orientation designed to provide musical knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for reading music or listening to music. Note: May not be taken for credit by music majors. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 9. Music In World Cultures. Designed as a survey of world music for music majors. Explores how music is used as a form of human expression in all cultures. Musical instruments, forms and styles, and the roles and functions of music in traditional and contemporary societies in various cultures throughout the world. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 10A. Survey of Music Literature. Basic music literature designed primarily for the Music major. A semi-technical consideration of the various aspects of music literature for the primary purpose of stimulating broader understanding of all phases of music. Emphasis on listening skills. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 10B. Survey of Music Literature. Basic music literature designed primarily for the Music major. A semi-technical consideration of the various aspects of music literature for the primary purpose of stimulating broader understanding of all phases of music. Emphasis on listening skills. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 10C. Survey of Music Literature III. Survey of 20th and 21st Century music literature in Western art music, its stylistic development, and cultural context. Emphasis on score reading and listening. Introduction to primary source readings and musicological literature. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 14B. Basic Piano for Majors. Development of fundamental keyboard skills for the non-keyboard Music major. Sectioned according to the ability of the student. Completion of MUSC 14D meets the departmental piano requirement. Prerequisite: Music major or minor and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 14C. Basic Piano for Majors. Development of fundamental keyboard skills for the non-keyboard Music major. Sectioned according to the ability of the student. Completion of MUSC 14D meets the departmental piano requirement. Prerequisite: Music major or minor and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 14D. Basic Piano for Majors. Development of fundamental keyboard skills for the non-keyboard Music major. Sectioned according to the ability of the student. Completion of MUSC 14D meets the departmental piano requirement. Prerequisite: Music major or minor and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 15. Jazz Piano Class. Provides basic instruction in keyboard skills and jazz theory. Includes composing, basic chord voicing, realizing chord progressions at sight, and fitting chords to a given melody. Prerequisite: MUSC 14D or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 17. Voice Class. Elementary instruction in the correct use of the singing voice and the development of style in singing. Open to all students beginning the study of voice. Recommended for elementary credential candidates. May be taken for credit four times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 18. Music Appreciation. Basic music orientation for the layman. A non-technical consideration of the various aspects of music literature designed to stimulate interest in all phases of music. Note: Not open to music majors. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 21. First Year Seminar: Becoming an Educated Person. Introduction to the nature and possible meanings of higher education, and the functions and resources of the University. Designed to help students develop and exercise fundamental academic success strategies and to improve their basic learning skills. Students with the opportunity to interact with fellow classmates and the seminar leader to build a community of academic support and personal support. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 25. Voice For Music Theater. Training in vocal techniques and repertoire of the modern American musical theater. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and proficiency examination. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 32A. Piano: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 32B. Piano: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 35A. Harpsichord/Organ: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. Note: May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 35B. Harpsichord/Organ: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. Note: May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 37A. Voice: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 37B. Voice: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 38D. Beginning Hand Drums. Explores the fundamentals of hand-drumming through two methods of study: the music of North India, the tabla drums and the rhythmic system of Hindustani music and rhythms of the Middle East through traditional drums, including the tar, riqq, and dumbek. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 38S. Beginning Shakuhachi. Elementary class instruction in the fundamentals of playing the traditional Japanese flute known as the shakuhachi. The focus is on fundamental blowing and fingering techniques, as well as the basis of the fu ho u notation system. Note: Open to Music majors and minors; others by instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 39. Beginning Folk Guitar. Folk guitar for the beginner, with emphasis on chords and strums as well as the playing of melodies. Guitars are to be furnished by the student. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 40B. Beginning Brass. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 40P. Beginning Percussion. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 40S. Beginning Strings. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 40W. Beginning Woodwinds. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 42. Introductory Composition. Individual instruction in composition for the beginning composition major. Work will be designed to fit the preparation of the student, with emphasis on principles of sound melodic and harmonic construction. Original compositions will develop a mastery of the smaller forms. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 43A. Jazz Improvisation I. Part one of a two-semester study of jazz improvisation required of all jazz studies majors. This course will provide the student with basic and intermediate skills of creative improvisation styles in the jazz idiom. In order to expand the skill level of improvisation of each particular jazz student, this class will focus on four main areas: listening, scale and chord development, repertory development and transcribing jazz solos. Prerequisite: MUSC 6 Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 43B. Jazz Improvisation II. Part two of a two-semester study of jazz improvisation required of all jazz studies majors. The course will provide the student with intermediate and advanced skills of creative improvisation styles in the jazz idiom. In order to expand the skill levels of improvisation of each particular jazz student, this class will focus on four main areas: listening, scale and chord development, repertory development, and transcribing jazz solos. Prerequisite: MUSC 43A Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 50. Jazz Applied: Intermediate. Individual instruction in jazz performance. Note: May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by jazz area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 55A. Violin: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 55B. Violin: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 56A. Viola: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 56B. Viola: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 57A. Cello: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 57B. Cello: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 58A. Double Bass: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 58B. Double Bass: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 60. String Project Pedagogy. In this course students study pedagogical techniques and participate in a step-by-step practicum as assistant teachers in the Sacramento State String Project. Set in a rigorous teaching lab, the course gives students experience both observing and assistant teaching in the String Project program. Student-assistants master effective methods of teaching fundamental string instrument skills to beginners, including correct position, tone production, reading proficiency, intonation, phrasing and listening. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 65A. Flute: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 65B. Flute: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 66A. Oboe: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 66B. Oboe: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 67A. Bassoon: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 67B. Bassoon: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 68A. Clarinet: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 68B. Clarinet: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 69A. Saxophone: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 69B. Saxophone: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 70A. Percussion: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 70B. Percussion: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 71A. Harp: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 71B. Harp: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 74A. Guitar: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 74B. Guitar: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 90A. Trumpet: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 90B. Trumpet: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 91A. Trombone: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 91B. Trombone: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 92A. Baritone: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 92B. Baritone: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 93A. French Horn: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 93B. French Horn: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 94A. Tuba: Intermediate. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 94B. Tuba: Intermediate - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 99. Special Problems. Individual projects or directed reading for lower division students. Open only to students who appear competent to carry on individual work. Prerequisite: Approval of the faculty member under whom the work is to be conducted and the Department Chair. Graded: Graded (CR/NC Available). Units: 1.0 - 3.0.
MUSC 100A. Concert Attendance. Designed to develop critical listening, aural analysis, and the appreciation of a wide range of musical forms and genres. Each student will be required to attend a minimum of ten concerts approved by the Music Department and submit a portfolio of programs attended. Written reviews are required for a determined number of the ten concerts attended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 100B. Concert Attendance. Designed to develop critical listening, aural analysis, and the appreciation of a wide range of musical forms and genres. Each student will be required to attend a minimum of ten concerts approved by the Music Department and submit a portfolio of programs attended with comments about the music and performance. May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 101. Experiences In Music. Development of essential musical skills and knowledge for teaching music in the elementary classroom including competencies necessary for reading and notating music in the elementary classroom. The study of curriculum and literature through songs, rhythmic movement, instrumental activities, creating and improvisation, and listening. Lecture/lab. Note: Required for the Liberal Studies major. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 102. Scoring and Arranging. Scoring and arranging techniques related to the needs of orchestra, concert band, marching band, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 7. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 103. Counterpoint. Study of the contrapuntal style and devices of the 18th century. Includes writing in two and three parts in such forms as the canon, invention, chorale prelude, and fugue. Prerequisite: MUSC 7. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 105. 20th Century Theory. Course deals with the harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic aspects of music from Debussy to present, with emphasis on the evolutionary nature of its development. Prerequisite: MUSC 7. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 106. Form and Analysis. Consideration of the development of musical forms from the phrase through the multi-movement sonata and symphony. Emphasis is placed on the music of major 18th, 19th, and 20th century composers. Prerequisite: MUSC 7. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 107. Composition. Individualized practical experience in the composition of music. Students are allowed freedom in the development of a personal music style and the exploration of forms and genres. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: MUSC 42 or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 107A. Composition. Individualized practical experience in the composition of music in the smaller forms. Students are allowed freedom in the development of a personal music style. Prerequisite: MUSC 106. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 107B. Composition. Individualized practical experience in the composition of music in the smaller forms. Students are allowed freedom in the development of a personal music style. Prerequisite: MUSC 106. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 108A. Jazz Arranging I. Part I of a two-semester study of arranging. Provides basic and intermediate tools of creative writing and arranging styles in the jazz idiom as applied to the small jazz ensemble (jazz combo). Prerequisite: MUSC 3 or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 108B. Jazz Arranging II. Part 2 of a two-semester study of arranging. Addresses creative writing in the idiom of the large jazz ensemble (big band). Two major projects are required, performed and recorded. Jazz orchestration is the central focus with special attention to the idiomatic demands from the sections of the big band and how they relate to each other. Prerequisite: MUSC 108A or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 110. Research in Music History. Capstone research in special topics of music history. Emphasis on critical reading, writing, and speaking. This course satisfies the writing intensive requirement for music majors. Prerequisite: MUSC 7, MUSC 10 and Music Major Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 110A. History Of Music. Chronological study of music's development from ancient Greeks through contemporary composers. Recordings and printed music are used to illustrate the development of musical forms and content through the various periods. Note: A working knowledge of musical notation is required. Prerequisite: MUSC 10A and MUSC 10B or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 110B. History Of Music. Chronological study of music's development from ancient Greeks through contemporary composers. Recordings and printed music are used to illustrate the development of musical forms and content through the various periods. Note: A working knowledge of musical notation is required. Prerequisite: MUSC 10A and MUSC 10B or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 118B. American Popular Music: Jazz History. A survey of jazz history. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of different jazz styles and trends, through the study of recorded examples and videos by some of the major artists of the 20th century. Discussion of the social conditions surrounding the evolution of jazz will be included. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 118C. History of Rock Music. A survey of rock music history. Emphasis is placed on the diverse influences and subsequent development of classic rock musical styles through the study of recorded examples and videos by major artists of the 20th century. Discussion of the social conditions surrounding the evolution of rock music will be included. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 118D. Hip-Hop in Urban America. A survey course of hip-hop history. Emphasis is on the musical and cultural evolution of hip-hop through the study of recorded examples, videos, and articles focused on five urban hip-hop centers: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Orleans. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 119A. World Music: Asia. Examines music from cultures in Asia. Music is examined as a cultural process, a cultural object and as sound. Musical instruments, forms and styles are discussed along with the roles and functions of music. Although traditional music will be emphasized, contemporary and popular music will also be discussed. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 119B. World Music: Africa. Examines music from cultures in Africa. Music is examined as a cultural process, a cultural object and as sound. Musical instruments, forms and styles are discussed along with the roles and functions of music. Although traditional music will be emphasized, contemporary and popular music will also be discussed. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 119C. World Music: Latin America. Examines music from cultures in Latin America. Music is examined as a cultural process, a cultural object and as sound. Musical instruments, forms and styles are discussed along with the roles and functions of music. Although traditional music will be emphasized, contemporary and popular music will also be discussed. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 125. Advanced Voice for Music Theater. Designed to give singers advanced training in vocal techniques, interpretation, stage presence, audition preparation, through the utilization of modern musical theater repertoire commensurate with the individual abilities of each class participant. Note: May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: MUSC 25 or instructor permission and proficiency examination. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 127. The American Musical Theater. Study of Broadway musicals. Examination of the music, lyrics, dramatic structure, and use of dance in selected shows which demonstrate the evolution of the American musical from its inception through contemporary forms. Includes reading, discussion, listening assignments, and attendance at live performances. Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 129. American Society and Its Music. Introduction, through reading, discussion, taped assignments in the Music Department listening center, live music in the classroom, and outside live listening assignments, to all significant manifestations of American music, their roots, and their place in American life. Includes folk, religious, popular, jazz, and fine-art music. Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 132A. Piano: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 132B. Piano: Advanced - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the BM degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 135A. Harpsichord/Organ: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. Note: May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 135B. Harpsichord/Organ: Advanced- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. Note: May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 136A. Diction For Singers. International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to song literature in Latin, Italian, German, French, and English. Designed for advanced voice majors, others admitted by instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 136B. Vocal Pedagogy. Study of the methods, problems and practical application of teaching singing. Topics will include the functional unity of the signing voice, pedagogical principles, and current methods/resources in voice training, teaching the beginning singer. Designed for voice majors; other admitted by instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 137A. Voice: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 137B. Voice: Advanced - BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 140. Jazz Theory and Harmony. Introduction to the theoretical language of jazz improvisation: rhythms, articulations, style, harmony and melody, forms, simple analysis, chord/scale relationships, ear training and key board harmony. Prerequisite: MUSC 7 and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 141A. Piano Chamber Music. Instruction in small ensemble rehearsal performance. Focus given to duos, trios, and quartets of various instrumentation with piano. Includes required performances, listening, reading , and examination. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUSC 142. Corequisite: MUSC 132B or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 141B. Piano Chamber Music. Continued instruction in small ensemble rehearsal performance. Focus on duos, trios, and quartets of various instrumentation with piano. Includes required performances, listening, reading, and examination. Prerequisite: MUSC 141A. Corequisite: MUSC 132B or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 142B. Concert Band. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 142C. Concert Choir. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 142M. Marching Band. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 142S. Orchestra. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 142T. Opera Theater. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 142U. University Chorus. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 142W. Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 143J. Instrumental Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsal and performance of literature written for instrumental jazz ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 143V. Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsal and performance of literature written for vocal jazz ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144B. Brass Ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144G. Chamber Music -- Guitar. Coaching in the performance of chamber music for guitar. Open to both BA and BM majors upon permission of major instructor of applied music. May substitute for a maximum of two semesters of major performing ensemble requirement. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144I. Chamber Music -- Instrumental Jazz. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144L. Chamber Music -- Liberace. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144M. Chamber Music - Mixed. Coaching in the performance of chamber music for mixed orchestral instruments. Open to both BA and BM majors upon permission of major instructor of applied music. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144P. Percussion Ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144S. String Ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144W. Woodwind Ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 144X. Saxophone Ensemble. Note: May be taken for credit eight times. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 145. Pep Band. Performance of instrumental music for university and community events. Corequisite: MUSC 142W, MUSC 142B, or MUSC 142M, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 150. Jazz Applied: Advanced BM. Individual instruction in jazz performance. Note: May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by jazz area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 151. Fundamentals of Conducting. Basic techniques and skills of conducting. Areas of concern are all basic patterns in simple, compound and asymmetrical meters, correct baton technique, styles, appropriate left hand usage, tempi, fermatas, and introduction to simple score reading. Prerequisite: MUSC 2, MUSC 7. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 153. Advanced Choral Conducting. Choral techniques, including rehearsal procedures, score analysis, choral/orchestral repertoire, and approaches to choral literature from the main history eras. Prerequisite: MUSC 151. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 154. Advanced Instrumental Conducting. Instrumental conducting techniques including refinement of basic conducting skills, rehearsal procedures, score study, and familiarization with and interpretation of instrumental literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 151. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 155A. Violin: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 155B. Violin: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 156A. Viola: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 156B. Viola: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 157A. Cello: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 157B. Cello: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 158A. Double Bass: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 158B. Double Bass: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 160. Advanced String Pedagogy. This course is a step-by-step practicum that prepares students to be lead teachers in the Sacramento State Strings Project. Set in rigorous teaching lab, the course gives students experience in creating lesson plans and teaching in the String Project program. Student teachers learn to apply effective pedagogical methods and techniques to teach fundamental skills to beginning level children and more advanced skills to intermediate-level children. Prerequisite: MUSC 60 with instructor consent Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 161. Jazz Pedagogy. Develops skills in the teaching of jazz in all of its facets and dimensions by a variety of approaches to materials, techniques and philosophies surrounding jazz education. Choosing, editing, rehearsing and programming concert materials will be taught. Also taught are scheduling, music and equipment maintenance, basic administration concerns, and other factors pertinent to operating a jazz program. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 162. Foundations of Music Education. For majors considering a teaching career. Overview of the history, principal philosophies, current issues, methodologies and materials related to Music Education in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Guided classroom and/or rehearsal observations at the elementary, middle/junior high school and senior high levels. Required for the Music Education major. Prerequisite: Sophomore status in music or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 164. Music in General Education. Curricular and instructional strategies for non-performance music classes in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Teaching techniques for classroom instruments, with emphasis on folk guitar. Required for the Music Education major. Prerequisite: Sophomore status in music or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 165A. Flute: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 165B. Flute: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 166A. Oboe: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 166B. Oboe: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 167A. Bassoon: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 167B. Bassoon: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 168A. Clarinet: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 168B. Clarinet: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 169A. Saxophone: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 169B. Saxophone: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 170A. Percussion: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 170B. Percussion: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 171A. Harp: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 171B. Harp: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 172. Repertoire Class in the Performance Major. Parallel class taken in conjunction with the performance major to supplement student's knowledge of the literature, performance practice, pedagogy, and criticism of his chosen instrument or voice. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 173A. Vocal Accompanying. Introductory course to piano accompanying with an emphasis on vocal literature. Includes techniques of sight reading, elementary transposition, and interpretation of lieder from the pianist's point of view. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUSC 142. Corequisite: MUSC 132B or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 173B. Vocal Accompanying. Continuing study of piano accompanying with an emphasis on art song repertoire. Includes techniques of sight reading, transposition, rehearsing, as well as realization of orchestral reductions. Performances required. Prerequisite: MUSC 173A. Corequisite: MUSC 132B or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 174A. Guitar: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 174B. Guitar: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 175. Junior Recital. Formal recital demonstrating the performance abilities of the student. Contents of the program must be approved by instructor in the major performance medium, and permission to enroll approved by the appropriate faculty committee of the performance medium. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 176. Piano Pedagogy. Study of the content, methods and problems of teaching the piano with an emphasis on the first years of instruction for both the child and adult beginner. Prerequisite: 4 units of MUSC 32B or equivalent; admission to Bachelor of Music program, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 177A. Advanced Composition. Advanced course in undergraduate composition for those students whose major emphasis is theory or composition. Includes work in larger forms, and more complex media, tailored largely to the individual student's interest and abilities. Prerequisite: MUSC 107A, MUSC 107B, admission to Bachelor of Music degree program, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 177B. Advanced Composition. Advanced course in undergraduate composition for those students whose major emphasis is theory or composition. Includes work in larger forms, and more complex media, tailored largely to the individual student's interest and abilities. Prerequisite: MUSC 107A, MUSC 107B, admission to Bachelor of Music degree program, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 178. Vocal Literature and Materials (Grades 4-12). Methods and materials for teaching voice and choral music in grades 4-12. Includes introduction to singing, care and development of the student voice, rehearsal techniques, and selection of materials appropriate for use in small and large choral ensembles. Note: Required for Music Education students enrolled in Phase III of the Credential Program. Corequisite: Phase III Student Teaching. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 179. Instrumental Literature and Materials. Methods and materials for beginning instrumental classes, orchestras and bands, solos and ensembles, marching band, and stage band. Note: Required for instrumental students and recommended for choral students. Prerequisite: 4 units in MUSC 40. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 180. Advanced Counterpoint. Advanced Counterpoint. Counterpoint styles from 16th to 20th centuries are studied through analysis of works from the repertoire and completion of preliminary exercises, culminating in the composition of original student pieces in various historical styles. Includes writing in two, three, and four parts. Work will be designed to a large extent to fit the needs, preparation and interest of individual students. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: MUSC 103 and instructor permission Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 180A. Advanced Counterpoint. Advanced work in contrapuntal forms and techniques, including 20th century practices. Work will be designed to a large extent to fit the needs, preparation and interests of individual students. Prerequisite: MUSC 103 and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 180B. Advanced Counterpoint. Advanced work in contrapuntal forms and techniques, including 20th century practices. Work will be designed to a large extent to fit the needs, preparation and interests of individual students. Prerequisite: MUSC 103 and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 183B. Digital Synthesis and Sampling. Course for students with previous electronic music experience who wish to gain more technical background. Topics include various principles of digital synthesis with an emphasis on independent voice construction, principles of sampling synthesizers, computer-based digital synthesis, and advanced MIDI applications. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 184. Senior Seminar. Weekly seminar for senior students in the B.A. Music concentration. Senior portfolio preparation, resume preparation, and career planning. Prerequisite: Music major with senior standing Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 1.0
MUSC 185. Senior Recital. A formal recital demonstrating the performance abilities of the student. Required of all majors completing the Bachelor's degree in Music. Permission to enroll by permission of the appropriate faculty committee. MUSC 185H or MUSC 185A may be substituted for 185 with the permission of the appropriate faculty committees. Contents of the program must be approved and supervised by instructor in the performance medium. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 185A. Senior Audition. Informal program presented before a faculty committee and invited guests. It is designed to accommodate students who have special problems in developing their performance to Senior Recital level. Registration must be approved by the applied music faculty, and contents of the audition approved and supervised by instructor in the performing medium. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 185E. Senior Recital Music Education. Formal half recital, generally shared with another student. Required of students completing the BM in Music Education degree. Registration must be approved by the applied music faculty and contents of the audition approved and supervised by instructor in the performing medium. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 185H. Honors Recital. Applied music faculty may designate outstanding performers for an Honors Recital. Contents of the program must be approved and supervised by instructor in the performance medium. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 185J. Senior Recital Jazz. Formal recital demonstrating the performance abilities of the student in the Jazz Studies concentration. Contents of the program must be approved and supervised by instructor in the performance medium. Prerequisite: Permission by appropriate faculty committee. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 190A. Trumpet: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 190B. Trumpet: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 191A. Trombone: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 191B. Trombone: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 192A. Baritone: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 192B. Baritone: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 193A. French Horn: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 193B. French Horn: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 194A. Tuba: Advanced. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 194B. Tuba: Advanced -- BM. Individual instruction. Music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Music program, approval by applied area committee and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 195. Fieldwork in Music. Directed observation and work experience with public agencies. Field work is offered for the purpose of giving students orientation in occupational specialties. Supervision is provided by both university instructional staff and cooperating agencies. Each student is required to maintain a record of activities and assignments and to prepare periodic reports. The student must make arrangements with a faculty member for a work program prior to admittance. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 1.0 - 3.0.
MUSC 197. Music And Business. Introduction to career possibilities in the area of music and business. Students will explore and develop directions of interest and opportunity through reading, discussion, lectures, and outside speakers. Individual field projects will provide the opportunity to see at close hand the workings of Sacramento area music businesses of the student's choice. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 199. Special Problems. Individual projects or directed reading. Open only to students who appear competent to carry on individual work. Admission requires the approval of the faculty member under whom the work is to be conducted and of the Department Chair. Graded: Graded (CR/NC Available). Units: 1.0 - 3.0.
MUSC 201. Introduction to Graduate Study. Systematic and historical study of the various disciplines related to music. Prepares the student to do advanced study and research. Required of all MM students in Music. Must be taken the first time scheduled after student is enrolled. Note: Graduate Writing Intensive Prerequisite: An undergraduate degree with music major or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 202A. Seminar in Music Education. Study of current methodology in the development of reliable knowledge in the field of music education. Includes identification and formation of research problems, designing, and strategies. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 202B. Seminar in Music Education. Review of current research trends in music education. Includes review of relevant literature and the definition, design, and justification of a research problem. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 206. Music in the Baroque Era. Detailed study of topics in musical style during the period circa 1550-1750. Independent research studies dealing with the music of the period. Emphasis on the works of Bach. Note: May be taken twice for credit with instructor permission. Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in music or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 207. Music in the Classic Era. Detailed study of topics in musical style, form, composers of the Classic era and their relation to the general culture of the period. Note: May be taken twice for credit with instructor permission. Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in music or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 208. Music in the Romantic Era. Detailed study of topics in musical style, form, composers of the Romantic era and their relation to the general culture of the period. Note: May be taken twice for credit with instructor permission. Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in music or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 209. 20th Century Music. Detailed study of topics in musical style, form, composers of the 20th century and their relation to the general culture of the period. Note: May be taken twice for credit with instructor permission. Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in music or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 210. Composition. Advanced work in composition for students seeking the MM degree with composition option. May be taken for credit twice. Prerequisite: Undergraduate composition and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 211. Pedagogy Of Theory. Discussion of the major disciplines in music theory, including the principles of part writing, harmonic dictation, melodic dictation, sightsinging and keyboard harmony. Practical application of these principles. Discussion of theories of pedagogy, past and present, and examination of various available teaching materials. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 214. Ethnomusicology. Introduction to the field of Ethnomusicology with an emphasis on its history, development, contemporary trends, research issues, and methodologies. Note: May be used as a music history elective. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
MUSC 217A. Choral Conducting Applied Music. Individual instruction. Graduate music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Note: Limited to choral conducting students only. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 217B. Instrumental Conducting Applied Music. Individual instruction. Graduate music majors only. May be taken for credit four times. Note: Limited to instrumental conducting students only. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 218A. Choral Conducting Techniques. Individual instruction. Training in technique and repertoire at the graduate level. May be taken for credit four times. Note: Limited to choral conducting students only. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 218B. Instrumental Conducting Techniques. Individual instruction. Training in technique and repertoire at the graduate level. May be taken for credit four times. Note: Limited to instrumental conducting students only. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 219. Graduate Applied Music. Individual instruction. Classified graduate Music majors and graduate music credential candidates only. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 220. Performance Techniques. Individual instruction. Classified graduate Music majors only. Training in technique and repertoire at the graduate level. May be taken for credit four times. Prerequisite: Approval by area applied music committee to enter performance option for the MM; instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 242. Advanced Large Performance Ensemble. Study, rehearsal, and public performance of musical repertoire appropriate for the specific ensemble (e.g. orchestra, band, choir, opera, etc.). Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 244. Advanced Chamber Music. Study, rehearsal, and public performance of musical repertoire appropriate for the specific ensemble (e.g. string quartet, wind quintet, etc.). Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0
MUSC 285. Graduate Recital. Public recital demonstrating the performance abilities and musical maturity of the student. Content of the recital and quality of performance must be approved by instructor in the performance medium. Must articulate with MUSC 500B. Prerequisite: Permission to enter Performance option and approval of Music Department Graduate Studies Committee. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
MUSC 295. Fieldwork in Music. Directed observation and work experience. Fieldwork is offered for the purpose of giving students orientation in occupational specialties. Supervision is provided by both the instructional staff of the university and cooperating agencies. Each student is required to maintain a record of activities and assignments and to prepare periodic reports. The student must make arrangements with a faculty member for a work program prior to admittance to the course. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 1.0 - 3.0.
MUSC 299. Special Problems. Individual projects or directed reading. Open only to students who appear competent to carry on individual work. Prerequisite: Approval of the faculty member under whom the work is to be conducted and the Department Chair. Graded: Graded (CR/NC Available). Units: 1.0 - 3.0.
MUSC 500. Culminating Experience. Completion of thesis or project approved for the Master's degree. Three options are available: Prerequisite: Advanced to candidacy and permission from the graduate coordinator. Graded: Thesis in Progress. Units: 1.0 - 3.0.
MUSC 500D. Comprehensive Examination. The Comprehensive Examination is one of the culminating experiences available for the Master of Music Education Degree. The one-hour oral examination is taken during the final semester of the degree program and administered by a three-member graduate faculty committe. The material to be addressed includes the content of classess taken and the application of concepts as applied to music education. Prerequisite: Advanced to Candidacy and permission from graduate coordinator. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 0.0