Division of Music

MU 1021. Keyboard Musicianship I. (TCCN MUSI 1181) Group instruction in beginning piano. Emphasizes acquisition of basic keyboard skills and chords, sight-reading, transposition, harmonization, and improvisation. Prerequisite: Music or Music Therapy major. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 1031. Keyboard Musicianship II. (TCCN MUSI 1182) Group instruction in beginning piano. Continuation of basic keyboard skills, scales, major and minor chords, sight-reading, transposition, and improvisation. Prerequisites: Music or Music Therapy major, and MU 1021. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 1071. Musician's MAPP: Movement Applications for Practice and Performance. Exploration of musical understanding and expression through active and purposeful movement. Musical engagement of the body as an active tool for learning and performance. Development of awareness of both large full-body motion and refined small motor movement. Application of movement-based strategies and improvisation to musical practice and performance. Prerequisite: Music Major. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 1112. Music and Wellness. Relationships between music and emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual wellness; emphasis on utilizing music to enhance personal well-being. Satisfies two hours Core Component Area Option (91). Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 1412. Professional Foundations in Music Therapy I. Introduction to the profession of music therapy; historical background and professional organizations of the field; musical competencies required of a music therapist; music therapist board certification process; assessment, treatment, and evaluation of music therapy sessions. One lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 1422. Professional Foundations in Music Therapy II. Professional requirements and dispositions of an ethical and competent music therapist. Focus on phases of the music therapy process, music and non-music-based assessment, data collection techniques, and ethical decision-making models. Peer and professional relationships, professional writing, and resources for music therapy research. Elements of clinical documentation, annotation of interventions, and sequence of events in music therapy sessions. Prerequisite: MU 1412. One lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 1501. Introduction to Aural Skills. Introduction to solfege, sight-singing, and ear-training. Designed for students who have a limited background in music. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 1503. Fundamentals of Music. (TCCN MUSI 1303) Scales, rhythm, meter, key signatures, musical terminology, intervals, and chord construction for students who have a limited background in music. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 1521. Aural Skills I. (TCCN MUSI 1116) Sight-singing and ear training for music reading and analysis. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 1523. Music Theory I. (TCCN MUSI 1311) Basic elements of music and music writing, beginning harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic principles. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 1531. Aural Skills II. (TCCN MUSI 1117) Sight-singing and ear training for music reading and analysis. Prerequisites: MU 1521 and MU 1523. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 1533. Music Theory II. (TCCN MUSI 1312) Continuation of MU 1523 with emphasis on part-writing procedures within the diatonic system. Prerequisite: MU 1523. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 2001. Woodwinds. Private lessons for woodwind instruments. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2002. Woodwinds.. Private lessons for woodwind instruments. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2011. Organ. Private organ lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2012. Organ. Private organ lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2021. Brass. Private lessons for brass instruments. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2022. Brass. Incorporation of learning styles, assessment tools and lesson planning, technology, diversity, and behavior management specific to the music classroom. Survey of professional organizations, and historical development and philosophy of music education. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2031. Piano. Private piano lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2032. Piano. Private piano lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2041. Strings. Private lessons for stringed instruments. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2042. Strings. Private lessons for stringed instruments. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2061. Keyboard Musicianship III. (TCCN MUSI 2181) Group instruction in piano. Continuation of basic keyboard skills, sight-reading of open choral and instrumental scores, and instrumental transposition. Prerequisites: Music or Music Therapy major, and MU 1031. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2091. Voice. Private voice lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2092. Voice.. Private voice lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2202. Introduction to Music Education. Incorporation of learning styles, assessment tools and lesson planning, technology, diversity, and behavior management specific to the music classroom. Survey of professional organizations, and historical development and philosophy of music education. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2223. Music in Film. Aesthetic relationship between film and music. Major eras of film music from silent movies to the present day. Examination of composers, their oeuvre, and their contributions to the creation of film scores. Satisfies 3 SCH Creative Arts Core (50). Three seminar hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 2391. Percussion. Private percussion lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2392. Percussion. Private percussion lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2401. Music Therapy Practicum I. Supervised clinical experiences with varied settings and clients to prepare students for music therapy practice. Engagement in basic clinical decision making and identification of aspects of the therapeutic relationship. Focus on therapeutic rapport building, observing, and musically/clinically assisting and/or co-leading in live sessions. Prerequisite: MU 1422. Three to five practicum hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2412. Introduction to Integral Thinking in Music Therapy. Philosophies, settings, and major concepts of integral thinking in music therapy. Identification of situations that reflect context, experience, or outcome-oriented thinking in music therapy and consideration of client needs in integral thinking. Prerequisite: MU 1422. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2421. Music Therapy Practicum II. Supervised live clinical experiences to prepare students for music therapy practice. Focus on utilizing session structures, resources, instruments, equipment, and adaptations of music and materials. Engagement in rapport building with clients, observing, and musically/clinically assisting and/or co-leading in live sessions. Prerequisites: MU 1422 and MU 2401. Three to five practicum hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2431. Guitar. Private guitar lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2432. Guitar. Private guitar lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 2521. Aural Skills III. (TCCN MUSI 2116) Sight-singing and ear training for music reading and analysis. Prerequisites: MU 1531 and MU 1533. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2523. Music Theory III. (TCCN MUSI 2311) Detailed studies of music theory with emphasis on modulation, chromaticism, and form. Prerequisite: MU 1533. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 2531. Aural Skills IV. (TCCN MUSI 2117) Sight-singing and ear training for music reading and analysis. Prerequisites: MU 2521 and MU 2523. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 2533. Music Theory IV. (TCCN MUSI 2312) Continuation of MU 2523 with emphasis on altered and expanded harmonies, non-tonal practices, and popular musical styles. Prerequisite: MU 2523. Three hours of lecture a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 2713. Understanding the Arts - Music. (TCCN MUSI 1306) Listening techniques for the enjoyment of music through examples of various periods, styles, and forms; developing and increasing the cultural awareness of the student. Satisfies Creative Arts Core (50). Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 2813. American Roots Music. An examination of music that is native to the United States from historical, cultural, and contemporary perspectives; music of various ethnic and regional groups and its impact on the evolution of genres including rock and roll, blues, and jazz. Satisfies Creative Arts Core (50). Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 2913. Music and Cultures. (TCCN MUSI 1307) Survey of musical time periods and primary composers throughout history with particular focus on Western art music, the development of American music, and music from around the world. Satisfies Creative Arts Core (50). Satisfies Global Perspectives graduation requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3001. Brass Techniques. This course develops performance and pedagogical skills for teaching brass instruments in school band programs. Students demonstrate correct playing techniques on all brass instruments, learn to diagnose and correct common technical problems, and apply knowledge of instrument selection, equipment, tuning tendencies, and developmental strategies for beginning and advancing students. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3011. Percussion Techniques I. This course develops performance and pedagogical skills for teaching percussion instruments in school band programs. Students demonstrate correct playing techniques on all percussion instruments, learn to diagnose and correct common technical problems, and apply knowledge of instrument selection, equipment, tuning tendencies, and developmental strategies for beginning and advancing students. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3021. Clinical Percussion. Percussion techniques for the music therapy clinical setting. Facilitation of improvisational experiences and group leadership skills. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3031. String Techniques. This course develops performance and pedagogical skills for teaching string instruments in school orchestras. Students demonstrate correct playing techniques on stringed instruments, learn to diagnose and correct common technical problems, and apply knowledge of instrument selection, equipment, tuning tendencies, and developmental strategies for beginning and advancing students. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3041. Woodwind Techniques. This course develops performance and pedagogical skills for teaching woodwind instruments in school band programs. Students demonstrate correct playing techniques on all woodwind instruments, learn to diagnose and correct common technical problems, and apply knowledge of instrument selection, equipment, tuning tendencies, and developmental strategies for beginning and advancing students. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3051. Functional Piano I. Piano technique and functional keyboard skills including choral and instrumental score reading, transposition, melodic harmonization, improvisation, and intermediate to advanced level repertoire. Prerequisite: MU 2061 and completion of piano proficiency exam. One 30-minute lesson a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3081. Clinical Keyboard. Use of the keyboard in a clinical setting. Varied accompaniment styles; improvisation; arranging, transposing, and interpretation of songs; and cues for movement. Prerequisite: MU 2061. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3111. Diction: Accents & Dialects I. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and accent modification, seeking a neutral accent devoid of American regionalisms. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3113. Musical Theatre Production. Essential logistical and technical aspects of staging a musical theatre production, including set design and construction, costuming, sound design, lighting, budgeting, and stage management. Two lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3121. Diction: Accents & Dialects II. The International Phonetic Alphabet, digital accent recordings, and historical perspectives that influence speech and vocal patterns. Development of all major UK dialects and other world dialects. Prerequisite: MU 3111. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3123. Musical Theatre Seminar. Essential leadership skills for directing and managing creative teams within the musical theatre landscape. Emphasis on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment to navigate the complexities of production and creative processes effectively. Three seminar hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3131. Musical Theatre Movement Lab. Physical expression and movement skills within the context of musical theatre. Integration of dance, physical storytelling, and character movement. Choreography and stage presence. Styles covered will vary by semester depending on the needs and demands of the actors and the current season. May be repeated once for credit. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3132. Voice for Musical Theatre. Fundamentals of vocal technique and sight singing associated with musical theatre repertoire; song mapping, chorus singing, and formulating proper cuts for audition material. Prerequisites: MU 1521 and audition, or permission of instructor. One lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3141. Conducting for Musical Theatre. Fundamentals of conducting for musical theatre. Focus on baton technique, cueing and expressive gestures, and rehearsal techniques. Score reading, interpretation, and preparation with a focus on theatrical performance. Prerequisite: MU 1521. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3151. Mariachi Vocal Techniques. Vocal techniques essential for performing mariachi music, including Spanish language proficiency. Exploration of the unique stylistic elements of mariachi singing, including phrasing, dynamics, ornamentation, and emotional expression. History and cultural significance of mariachi vocal music, repertoire, and performance practice, incorporating Spanish language learning to enhance lyrical interpretation and delivery. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3161. Mariachi Melodia Techniques. Mariachi melodia techniques, with a focus on the violin and trumpet. Performance practice, history, and teaching methods of the violin and trumpet. Strategies for troubleshooting common issues when teaching these instruments. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3171. Mariachi Armonia Techniques. Mariachi armonia techniques, focusing on the guitar, vihuela, and guitarron. Performance practice, history, and teaching methods of the guitar, vihuela, and guitarron. Strategies for troubleshooting common issues when teaching these instruments. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3301. Clinical Guitar. Use of the guitar in a clinical setting including accompaniment styles while singing, leading group singing, and reading sheet music. Parts of the guitar; changing strings, standard and alternate tuning, and use of a capo. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3313. Music History I. Survey of music history and literature from antiquity to the 1750s. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3323. Music History II. Continuation of MU 3313. Survey of music history and literature from 1750 to the present day. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3401. Voice Class. Fundamentals of vocal technique presented in group situation. Basic concepts of phonation, vowels, breathing, posture, and stage presence. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3402. Vocal Literature. A historic survey of standard vocal literature, specifically art songs from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3411. Music Therapy Practicum III. Supervised live clinical experiences to prepare students for music therapy practice. Focus on clinical assessment, planning, and implementation of therapeutic experiences. Active engagement in musical and clinical assisting, co-leading, and/or leading in live sessions. Prerequisite: MU 2421. Three to five practicum hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3421. Music Therapy Practicum IV. Supervised live clinical experiences to prepare students for music therapy practice. Focus on session planning, leading, documentation, and evaluation of effectiveness of music therapy experiences. Active engagement in musical and clinical assisting, co-leading, and/or leading in live sessions. Prerequisite: MU 3411. Three to five practicum hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3422. Context Thinking in Music Therapy. Philosophies within music therapy from a context thinking orientation; methods of music therapy and approaches to music therapy clinical examples using context thinking. Prerequisite: MU 2412. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3432. Secondary Methods and Literature I. Broad topics related to choral and instrumental music programs in junior high/middle schools. Prerequisites: MU 2061, MU 2202, MU 2521, and MU 2523. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3443. Research in Music Therapy. The research process in music therapy, including research paradigms, corresponding designs, philosophical origins and frameworks, statistical terms and concepts, and ethical situations that may arise in research. Development of a literature review related to research interests and a research proposal. Prerequisites: MU 2412, and MU 2421. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3462. Experience Thinking in Music Therapy. Philosophies within music therapy from an experience thinking orientation; methods of music therapy and solutions to music therapy dilemmas using experience thinking. Prerequisite: MU 2412. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3471. English, Italian, & Latin Diction. Articulation and pronunciation competencies for singing in English, Italian, and Latin languages, focusing on the sounds and symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet and rules for singing diction. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3472. Outcome Thinking in Music Therapy. Philosophies within music therapy from an outcome thinking orientation; methods of music therapy and solutions to music therapy dilemmas using outcome thinking. Prerequisite: MU 2412. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3473. Piano Literature. Survey of piano literature from the Baroque through the present. Review of historical contexts, styles, and analysis of traditional piano repertoire. Prerequisite: MU 2533. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3481. German & French Diction. Articulation and pronunciation competencies for singing in German and French languages, focusing on the sounds and symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet and rules for singing diction. Prerequisite: MU 3471. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3483. Piano Pedagogy. Introduction to piano teaching techniques. Review of practical teaching strategies, commonly used teaching methods, practice teaching, observation, and learning styles. Prerequisite: MU 2031 or MU 2032. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3492. Vocal Pedagogy. Study of the anatomical, physiological, and acoustical processes of singing. Discussion of vocal function, sound and resonance, and recognition of voice concerns. Evaluation of healthy vocal technique and application of interdisciplinary principles to teaching singers of varied ages and abilities, including children and adolescents. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3531. University Chorus. A choral ensemble designed to provide group singing opportunities for all students. Open to all students, regardless of major and/or musical background, without audition. May be repeated for credit. Two rehearsal hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3541. Wind Symphony. Performance of standard band repertoire and music by a variety of composers. May be repeated for additional credit. Four hours of rehearsal a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3542. Conducting I. A laboratory class offering the fundamentals of beat patterns, attacks, releases, and fermatas on all beats and parts of beats. Methods of cueing, changing tempo, meter and dynamics, music terminology, and basic score reading. Prerequisite: MU 2531. One lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3551. Concert Choir. A select choir singing music written for women's voices drawn from the major periods of music. Open by audition to both majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit. Four rehearsal hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3571. Jazz Ensemble. Music majors, minors, and non-music majors who play wind and/or rhythm section instruments perform standard and modern jazz repertoire for large ensemble and/or combo. May be repeated for credit. Three rehearsal hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3581. Chamber Music. Designed for students whose major applied instrument is strings, piano, woodwinds, and brass, who will learn and perform standard chamber music literature and who will listen to and become thoroughly familiar with the entire range of classical, romantic, and contemporary chamber music. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Two rehearsal hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3591. Chamber Singers. Select mixed vocal ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition. Three to five rehearsal hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3601. Advanced Conducting. Application of the technical and expressive aspects of conducting, score study techniques, ensemble concepts, historical performance styles, and error detection skills. One lecture and one laboratory hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3602. Secondary Methods and Literature II. Methods, materials, and pedagogy related to the teaching of choral and instrumental music in the high school levels. Prerequisites: MU 2061, MU 2202, MU 2521, MU 2523, and MU 3432. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3611. Symphonic Winds. Performance of standard band repertoire and music by a variety of composers. May be repeated for additional credit. Three hours of rehearsal a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3621. Mariachi. Preparation and performance of repertoire from varied genres originating from Mexico with an emphasis on practical performance skills. May be repeated for additional credit. Three hours of rehearsal a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3641. Chamber Orchestra. Performance of orchestral repertoire by standard and contemporary composers. Three laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3642. Marching Band Techniques. This course is intended as a basic techniques course with practical secondary public-school applications in the areas of marching band drill and show design, rehearsal techniques and the administration of the marching band. Includes field observations. Two lecture and one laboratory hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3671. Clinical Singing. Vocal techniques for the music therapy clinical setting. Vocal health and breathing, pitch, improvisation, tone, expression, and parts of the voice. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3681. Musical Theatre & Opera Performance Lab. Singer experiences in all facets of dramatic production through operatic and musical theatre scenes, acting, movement, set building, makeup, lighting, and costumes. May be repeated for credit; repertoire varies each semester. Four laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3691. Piano Accompanying. Private Lesson. Basic elements of vocal and instrumental accompanying techniques and beginning harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic principles. Co-requisite: MU 4032. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 3703. Women in Music. An examination of music from the historical, cultural, and contemporary perspectives of women. Topics will include women as composers and performers, and the cultural values that have affected women's participation in musical life. Satisfies three hours Creative Arts Core (50) or Component Area Option (90). Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3713. Music and World Cultures. Study of the elements and functions of music, with an emphasis on the anthropology of music and on multi-cultural awareness. Includes description and comparison of contemporary music, both indigenous to non-Western cultures and to American popular culture. Satisfies Creative Arts Core (50). Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 3801. Music Composition. Private music composition lessons. Prerequisite: MU 1533. Credit: One hour.

MU 3832. Elementary Music Content. Study of music content and teaching specific to the elementary school. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 3833. Essentials of Fine Arts for the Diverse Classroom. Techniques and pedagogical resources for educators teaching art, music, and theatre in inclusive and diverse EC-6 classrooms. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 4001. Woodwinds. Private lessons for woodwind instruments. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4002. Woodwinds. Private lessons for woodwind instruments. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4011. Organ. Private organ lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4012. Organ. Private organ lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4021. Brass. Private lessons for brass instruments. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4022. Brass. Private lessons for brass instruments. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4031. Piano. Private piano lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4032. Piano. Private piano lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4041. Strings. Private lessons for stringed instruments. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4042. Strings. Private lessons for stringed instruments. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4061. Functional Piano II. Continuation of piano technique and functional keyboard skills including score reading, transposition, melodic harmonization, improvisation, and advanced intermediate level repertoire. Prerequisite: MU 3051 or permission of instructor. One 30-minute lesson a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4091. Voice. Private voice lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4092. Voice. Private voice lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4102. Musical Theatre Scene Performance. Advanced scene performance techniques for musical theatre. Script analysis, acting methods, vocal delivery, and stage movement while performing scenes from a variety of musical theatre works. Character development, emotional arc portrayal, and ensemble collaboration. Repertoire will change each semester based on the needs of the actors and the current season. Prerequisite: THEA 2213 or THEA 2223. Four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4113. Musical Theatre Entrepreneurship. Business and management relevant to the musical theatre industry. Market analysis, business model development, budgeting, financial management, fundraising, legal frameworks (copyright, contracts, labor laws), marketing strategies, and ethical considerations. Strategies for identifying opportunities, analyzing market demands, and managing successfully viable theatre projects. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 4182. Musical Theatre Audition Techniques. Essential audition techniques through targeted training in song selection, monologue preparation, and cold reading. Vocal presentation, acting interpretation, and strategies for adapting to audition feedback. Focus on building confidence and professionalism in audition settings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4391. Percussion. Private percussion lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4392. Percussion. Private percussion lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4421. Music Therapy Practicum V. Supervised clinical experiences to prepare students for music therapy practice. Attention to consistently co-leading or leading live music therapy sessions. Supervised preparation for clinical independence leading to internship training. Music, music therapy, and clinical foundations for internship. Prerequisite: MU 3421. Three to five practicum hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4431. Guitar. Private guitar lessons. One-half hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4432. Guitar. Private guitar lessons. One hour a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4481. Capstone in Music Therapy. Development and implementation of a culminating project with emphasis on collaboration, communication of results, and recommendations. Prerequisite: MU 3443. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4491. Clinical Musicianship. Culminating clinical musicianship course to prepare students for music therapy practice. Using piano, voice, guitar, percussion, and technology with therapeutic intent. Prerequisites: MU 2061, MU 3021, MU 3301, and MU 3671. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4502. Choral Arranging. Detailed study of arranging for choral ensembles with and without instrumental accompaniment in a variety of styles. Prerequisites: MU 2523 and MU 2533. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4503. Analytical Techniques in Music. Tonal and atonal harmonic theories, musical forms, counterpoint, rhythm, timbre and textural analysis. Prerequisite: MU 2533. Three seminar hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 4512. Instrumental Arranging. Detailed study of characteristics of all instruments and scoring problems involved in mixed ensemble. Prerequisites: MU 2523 and MU 2533. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4521. Music Therapy Practicum VI. Supervised clinical experiences to prepare students for music therapy practice. Supervised leading of live therapy sessions that demonstrate student's skills in assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, and termination. Supervised guidance for clinical independence; formal evaluation of preparedness for internship training. Prerequisite: MU 4421. Three to five practicum hours a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4532. Mariachi Arranging. Mariachi folk forms and the techniques of arranging for mariachi ensembles. Use of notation software; creation of arrangements for groups with varying instrumentation; and the history and characteristics of various mariachi folk forms, including rancheras, cumbias, boleros, ballads, sones, jarabes, danzónes, and pasodobles. Prerequisites: MU 2531 and MU 2533. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

MU 4633. Psychology of Music. Physiological and psychological responses to music including acoustics, sound perception, and neurology of music; functions of music in society; affective responses to music, musical preference, and musical ability; music performance, improvisation, and composition. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 4651. Music Therapy Clinical Internship I. Supervised clinical experiences in music therapy settings; accrual of a minimum of 900 hours of client contact. Prerequisites: Completion of all academic courses, completion of at least 180 clock hours of practicum/fieldwork experience, and permission of instructor. Credit: One hour.

MU 4901. Special Topics. An organized class for the study of particular area or subject not offered in another scheduled course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

MU 4903. Special Topics. An organized class for the study of a particular area or subject not offered in another scheduled course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

MU 4911. Independent Study. Individual supervisory and tutorial instruction; content may include directed readings, a research project, or other similar studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: One hour.

MU 4912. Independent Study. Individual supervisory and tutorial instruction; content may include directed readings, a research project, or other similar studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

MU 4913. Independent Study. Individual supervisory and tutorial instruction; content may include directed readings, a research project, or other similar studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.