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MUED 172 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Percussion
Development of skills needed to play percussion instruments. Organization and teaching of percussion classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
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MUED 173 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Double Reeds
Development of skills needed to play oboe and bassoon. Organization and teaching of woodwind classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
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MUED 174 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Strings
Development of skills needed to play violin, viola, cello, and contrabass. Organization and teaching of string classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
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MUED 176 - Music Education Convocation
Laboratory experience in teaching, conducting, rehearsal techniques, and various other activities related to the development of the music educator. Required of all students in the music education emphasis. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
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MUED 250 - Elementary General Music Methods
Music materials, learning experiences, and teaching techniques for the general music program in the elementary school.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 102 and MUTC 104 and MUED 150; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and successful completion of the ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency; or consent of school. CRQ: MUED 251.
Credits: 3
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MUED 251 - Clinical Experience in Elementary General Music
Directed observation and supervised participation in elementary school general music classes. 30 hours are required for completion of requirement. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 102 and MUTC 104 and MUED 150; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and successful completion of the ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency. CRQ: MUED 250 or consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MUED 350 - Middle School/Junior High Music Methods
Music materials, learning experiences, and teaching techniques for the general music and ensemble music program in the middle school and junior high school.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUED 250; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and admission to teacher certification program; or consent of school. CRQ: MUED 351.
Credits: 3
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MUED 351 - Clinical Experience in Middle School/Junior High Music
Directed observation and supervised participation in middle school and junior high general music classes, instrumental and/or vocal music performance classes. 30 hours are required for completion of requirement. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202 and MUTC 204 and MUED 250, minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; completion of MUED 251; and admission to teacher certification program. CRQ: MUED 350 or consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MUED 352 - Secondary Music Methods
Music materials, learning experiences, and teaching techniques for the ensemble music program in secondary schools. Also covers some study of the general music program at the high school level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202 and a grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUSP 204 or MUSP 335 or MUED 350; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and admission to teacher certification program. For students in the instrumental music area of study, a grade of C or better in four of the following. MUED 170 or MUED 171 or MUED 172 or MUED 173 or MUED 174; or consent of school. CRQ: MUED 351.
Credits: 3
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MUED 360 - Fundamentals, Principles, and Practices in Elementary Music
Music methods and instructional materials for the elementary grades through activities in singing, listening, creating, playing, and moving to music. Includes the understanding of music fundamentals and the acquisition of functional facility in piano and/or recorder. Not open to students in the music education emphasis.
Credits: 3
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MUED 375 - Keyboard Methods and Materials
Methods and materials used in teaching keyboard in the public schools with emphasis on the method of teaching in classes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two years of keyboard study or consent of school.
Credits: 2
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MUED 377 - Seminar in Suzuki Pedagogy
Philosophy, psychology, repertoire, and pedagogy of the Suzuki Method including guided observation and supervised teaching. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
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MUED 381 - Pedagogy of Singing
Techniques and procedures of teaching vocal production and interpretation in individual and group lessons. Emphasis on current materials in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: MUSP 314.
Credits: 2
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MUED 398 - Selected Studies in Music: Music Education
Independent or small group study. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
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MUED 477 - Jazz Pedagogy
Exploration of various approaches to teaching jazz including improvisation, style, articulation, and phrasing as well as the development of curriculum designs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUED 480 - Wind Instrument Literature
Wind instrument literature from ca. 1600 to the present, with emphasis on the 20-century American concert band. Includes literature covering all major stylistic periods that is suitable for public school and college instrumental ensembles. Analytical techniques applied to selected works.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MUED 350 and MUED 352, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUED 482 - The Music Education Approaches of Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly
Exploration of the approaches of Emile Jaques- Dalcroze, Carl Orff, and Zoltan Kodaly relating to vocal/choral, instrumental, and general music education. Evaluation of pedagogical materials and application to elementary, middle/junior high, and high school levels.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202 and grade of C or better in MUED 250 and grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUSP 204; or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUED 483 - Computer Technology in the P-12 Music Program
Integrating hardware devices and software for composition, sequencing, aural skills, and theory; the Internet for supplementary instruction; basic web page construction; designing technology-infused general music curricula; and creating spreadsheets for music program administration and assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MUED 350 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUED 489 - Seminar in Music Education
Research and analysis in selected areas of music education. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
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MUED 495 - Student Teaching 6-12 Music
Exit student teaching experience at the secondary level, including conducting instrumental or vocal (non-general) music ensemble, for half of one semester. Placements arranged through the School of Music.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Successful completion of all courses and requirements specified for the emphasis in music education including a grade of C or better in MUED 250 and MUED 350 and MUED 352, and fulfillment of teacher certification requirements.
Credits: 6
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Music Ensembles |
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MUSE 315 - String Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 316 - Woodwind Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 317 - Brass Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 318 - Percussion Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 319 - Guitar Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 320 - Keyboard Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 321 - Mixed Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 322 - New Music Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 323 - Early Music Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 324 - Jazz Combo
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 325 - Latin Jazz Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 330 - Wind Symphony
Open to all university students proficient in the playing of wind and percussion instruments. Participation in both MUSE 330 and MUSE 331 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 331 - Wind Ensemble
Open to all university students proficient in the playing of wind and percussion instruments. Participation in both MUSE 330 and MUSE 331 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 332 - All-University Band
Open to all university students proficient in the playing of wind and percussion instruments. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 335 - Marching Band
Open to all university students. Participation in both MUSE 335 and MUSE 336 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 336 - Pep Band
Open to all university students. Participation in both MUSE 335 and MUSE 336 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 340 - Women’s Chorus
A non-auditioned treble voice choral ensemble performing repertoire of music composed for treble voices from Western and Non-Western choral music traditions, specially commissioned new music, and music of women composers. This course is for non-voice majors.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 341 - Chamber Choir
Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Students registered for MUSP 214 may not concurrently register for MUSE 341 without the permission of the MUSP 214 instructor.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 342 - University Chorus
Open to all students proficient in singing and interested in choral activities. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 343 - Opera Workshop
Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Students registered for MUSP 214 may not concurrently register for MUSE 343 without the permission of the MUSP 214 instructor.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 344 - Jazzvox
Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Students registered for MUSP 214 may not concurrently register for MUSE 344 without the permission of the MUSP 214 instructor.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 345 - Concert Choir
Study and performance of musical masterworks from the 16th through the 20th century. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 350 - Jazz Ensemble
Study and performance of the various styles of jazz and popular music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 360 - NIU Philharmonic
Open to all qualified students. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 365 - Campus String Orchestra
Open to all qualified students. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 370 - Gamelan
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 371 - African Ensemble
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 372 - Steel Band
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 373 - All University Steel Band
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSE 374 - Tabla
Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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Music History and Literature |
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MUHL 220 - Introduction to Music
To broaden the non-music major’s understanding of music as a subject related to other arts and sciences. Classwork is divided broadly into two activities: study of music fundamentals, rhythmic structure, and form; and listening lessons arranged to illustrate the evolution of music. Not open to music majors.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 230 - Jazz Literature
Aural analysis of jazz literature using the music of Count Basie, Gil Evans, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and others.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 101 and MUTC 104.
Credits: 2
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MUHL 321 - History and Literature of Music I
Development of music in the Western world from its origins through the rococo period.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 322 - History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUHL 321. Development of music in the Western world from the classical period through ca. 1950.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 323 - 20th Century Music
Survey of European and American music from impressionism to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in either MUTC 204 or MUSP 204.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 326 - Survey of World Music
Crosslisted as ANTH 326X. Survey of traditional music (both folk and classical/court) in world cultures. Examination of the relationship of music to selected aspects of the people and culture of East, South, Central and Southeast Asia, Australia, Polynesia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 337 - Chamber Music Literature
Chamber music from the baroque to the present day.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 398 - Selected Studies in Music: Music History and Literature
Independent or small group study of selected topics of interest or need in music. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
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MUHL 421 - Topic Studies in Ethnomusicology
Studies and reports on special topics in world music: bibliography, discography, and instruments. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MUHL 326, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 422 - Jazz History
Significant changes and developments in jazz. Analysis of the styles of a number of jazz performers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MUHL 230.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 426 - American Music in the Concert Tradition
Development of solo, chamber, symphonic, and choral music, and opera from the Moravians of Colonial America to the American experimental composers of the 20th century.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MUHL 321.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 427 - American Music in the Folk and Popular Traditions
Survey of American vernacular and popular music since colonial times including folk songs and spirituals, the music of New England tunesmiths, music for social and entertainment purposes, and an introduction to the music of native Americans.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MUHL 321.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 430 - Seminar in Music History and Literature
Research and analysis in selected areas of music history and literature. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 431 - Music of Southeast Asia
Study of the music of Southeast Asia with emphasis on the music of Indonesian gamelan.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 432 - Music of China
Study of the music of China with emphasis on existing genres.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
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MUHL 433 - Choral Literature I
Survey of choral literature from 1400 to 1750.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
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MUHL 434 - Choral Literature II
Survey of choral literature from 1750 to present.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: consent of school.
Credits: 2
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MUHL 435 - Organ Literature I
Survey of organ literature from 1300 to 1750, including the works of J. S. Bach.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing in keyboard area of study.
Credits: 2
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MUHL 436 - Organ Literature II
Survey of organ works after J. S. Bach including classical, romantic, and contemporary literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing in keyboard area of study.
Credits: 2
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MUHL 437 - Piano Literature I
Survey of clavier and piano literature to the mid-19th century.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: MUSP 310 or consent of school.
Credits: 2
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MUHL 438 - Piano Literature II
Survey of romantic and contemporary piano literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: MUSP 310 or consent of school.
Credits: 2
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MUHL 439 - Guitar Literature
Survey of lute, vihuela, and guitar literature from the Renaissance to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in either MUTC 204 or MUSP 204.
Credits: 2
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Music Performance |
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MUSP 101 - Beginning Group Piano
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 102 - Intermediate Group Piano
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 103 - Advanced Group Piano
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 105 - Level 1 Group Jazz Piano
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 106 - Level 2 Group Jazz Piano
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 107 - Guitar Skills I
Development of guitar skills through the study of various musical styles. Emphasis on chordal guitar playing. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 108 - Guitar Improvisation I
Development of guitar skills through the study of single-note improvisation. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 110 - Piano Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 111 - Organ: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 112 - Harpsichord: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 113 - Harp: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: MUSE 342 and MUSE 345.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 114 - Voice: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: MUSC 394 or MUSC 395.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 115 - Violin: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 116 - Viola: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 117 - Violoncello: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 118 - Contrabass: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 119 - Guitar: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 120 - Flute: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 121 - Oboe: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 122 - Clarinet: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 123 - Saxophone: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 124 - Bassoon: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 125 - Trumpet: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 126 - French Horn: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 127 - Trombone: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 128 - Tuba and Euphonium: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 129 - Percussion: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/ or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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MUSP 130 - Steelpan: Secondary
Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
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