Music Course Descriptions
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Mus 101 - Experiences in Music - 1.5
A practical introduction to various types of music including popular, classical, and non-Western styles. Introductory experiences in music reading, singing and playing piano and handbells.
Mus 102 - Understanding Music - 1.5
An exploration of the process of music creation in a variety of Western and non-Western classical, popular and traditional styles through listening, basic theory, composition, discussion, performance, videos and concert attendance. Designed as an alternate to Mus 101 for general education students with some musical experience and as preparation for Mus 201.
Mus 201 - Music Theory I - 3
Beginning study of the craft of music for music majors and minors or general students with considerable musical experience. Includes study and application of scales, intervals, triads, rhythms and elementary chord progression through analysis and writing. Mus 211 is normally taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Mus 102 or other training in the fundamentals of musical notation.
Mus 202 - Music Theory II - 3
Continuation of Mus 201: study of non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, modulation and basic musical forms through analysis and composition of four-part textures. Mus 212 is normally taken concurrently.
Mus 211 - Aural Skills I - 1
Reinforces material and experiences in Mus 201 through keyboard and dictation activities with emphasis on the cultivation of musical sensitivity and responsiveness. Normally taken concurrently with Mus 201.
Mus 212 - Aural Skills II - 1
Continuation of Mus 211. Normally taken concurrently with Mus 202.
Mus 215 - Music Technology - 1
Introduction to MIDI technology as related to electronic tools for sequencing, recording and score production.
Mus 221 - Conducting I - 1
Beginning study in the craft of conducting, including basic beat patterns, preparatory and release gestures and simple non-verbal stylistic cues. Students will conduct a musical ensemble made up from the members in class.
Mus 222 - Conducting II - 1
Continuation of Mus 221. Students will build upon their conducting skills with more advanced study in expressive gestures, left-hand independence, cueing, psychological conducting and score preparation. Prerequisite: Mus 221.
Mus 303 - Music Theory III - 3
Continuation of Mus 202 and 212, includes analysis of counterpoint, classical forms, and chromatic alteration of melody and chord progression; further development of composition, aural and sightsinging skills. Prerequisite: Mus 202.
Mus 304 - Music Theory IV - 3
Continuation of Mus 303. Study of extended forms and melodic-harmonic formulae characteristic of the nineteenth century; introduction to techniques of the twentieth century; cultivation of related aural, notational and compositional skills. Prerequisite: Mus 303.
Mus 312 - Brass Techniques - 1
Basic techniques for playing, teaching and maintaining brass instruments. Curricular concepts and materials for teaching beginning instrumentalists. Prerequisites: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental and consent of instructor.
Mus 313 - Percussion Techniques - 1
Basic techniques for playing, teaching and maintaining percussion instruments. Curricular concepts and materials for teaching beginning instrumentalists. Prerequisite: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental and permission of instructor.
Mus 314 - Woodwind Techniques - 1
Basic techniques for playing, teaching and maintaining woodwind instruments. Curricular concepts and materials for teaching beginning instrumentalists. Prerequisite: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental and consent of instructor.
Mus 315 - String Techniques - 1
Basic techniques for playing, teaching and maintaining string instruments. Curricular concepts and materials for teaching beginning instrumentalists. Prerequisite: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental and consent of instructor.
Mus 331 - Music History I - 3
Survey of the development of art music in Western history from ancient Greece to the time of J.S. Bach, to include the relationship between secular and ecclesiastical, vocal and instrumental music and the social functions of music. Prerequisite: Mus 202 or consent of instructor.
Mus 332 - Music History II - 3
Survey of the development of art music in Western history from the time of J.S. Bach to the present, including the social functions of music and the relationship between secular and ecclesiastical, vocal and instrumental music. Prerequisite: Mus 202 or consent of instructor.
Mus 390 - Practicum in Music Leadership - 1-2
Closely supervised introductory experience in directing musical ensembles, assisting in classroom teaching or other approved music leadership activity. Prerequisites: junior standing, completion of at least 15 credits in music, an appropriate methods course, demonstrated music leadership ability and consent of instructor.
Mus 401 - Advanced Studies in Music - 1-3
Scheduled when student interest in particular topics arises such as jazz, counterpoint, arranging for instrumental, choral, or handbell groups, electronic music, music in particular cultures, a period of music history or topics in music education. Prerequisite: depends on the topic selected, but normally Mus 202 and one music history course.
Mus 402 - Arranging and Orchestration - 2
Application of theoretical, stylistic and technical principles to adapting original music for a variety of performing groups including vocal, band orchestra and small ensembles. Prerequisites: Mus 202, one history course and one instrumental techniques course or equivalent experience.
Mus 441 - Handbell Methods and Repertoire - 1-3
Organizing and directing handbell programs; the one-credit component includes a philosophy of handbell ringing, methods for beginning ringers, materials and equipment, recruitment and handbell literature for school and church. The two- credit course adds literature and methods for more advanced ringers, small ensembles and solos, and supervised leadership of a handbell ensemble. The three-credit option adds work in composition and arranging for handbells as well as advanced directing. Prerequisites: Mus 202 and Mus 221 for the three-credit course or consent of instructor for the one-credit course. Significant experience with handbell ringing is expected of all students.
Mus 451 - Music Cultures of the World - 3
Introduction to the study of music as a universal cultural phenomenon, with exposure to the musical and social aspects of a variety of folk, traditional and art music outside the Western art tradition, including Latin American, East European, African, Asian, North American and contemporary mass media forms. Prerequisite: Mus 101 or equivalent knowledge and experience in music strongly encouraged.
Mus 461 - Music for Children - 3
Identifying, understanding and working with the music capabilities of children; approaches, activities and materials for teaching music to children; development of preschool through grade 8 general music curriculum. The two-credit option is available to multiple-subject teacher education candidates interested in incorporating music into the self-contained classroom as well as others interested in musical development of children. The three-credit option is expected of music majors and available to others interested in developing curricula and/or other special skills and projects. Prerequisite: Mus 101 or equivalent. Note: music reading ability and musical experience recommended.
Mus 462 - Music in Secondary Schools - 2
Principles and practices for teaching music in secondary schools: philosophy, organization, curriculum development and lesson-planning for general music, instrumental and choral programs. Preparation for SSAT/PRAXIS in music. Prerequisites: Mus 461 or concurrent registration.
Mus 471 - Choral Methods and Repertoire - 2-3
Advanced choral music methods course, focusing on choral repertoire, rehearsal management, advanced conducting techniques, vocal pedagogy, planning and administration. Prerequisites: Mus 202 and Mus 222 or consent of instructor.
Mus 481 - Contemporary Issues in Church Music - 2
The historical and theological foundation and preparation of contemporary Christian music for the worship service. Course activities may include various methods and materials for music teams, arranging for contemporary worship ensemble, modern music theory and instruction in the use of MIDI-based devices and software. Prerequisite: Mus 221 or experience in leading church music activities. Keyboard experience recommended.
Mus 482 - Musical Heritage of the Church - 3
Survey of the role and development of music in the Christian church from the age of its roots in the Old Testament to the present day, with particular reference to how music developed in response to the perceptions of each age.
Mus 483 - Hymnody and Sacred Song - 2
Survey of Christian hymnody and sacred song to develop awareness of the text and music treasures for both congregational and devotional use.
Mus 484 (Thl 483) - Planning Music in Christian Worship - 2
Practical study of planning music within the worship service. Students will draw upon their course experiences in theology, worship, history, arranging, performance and repertoire courses for creating and evaluating worship forms in the church today. Prerequisite: Thl 382; also suggested are Mus 331 or 482, 471, 481 and 483.
Mus 490 - Internship: Academic Senior Project - 2-3
Satisfies final requirements for a music major when church music, theory, music history, ethnomusicology or music education is the student's emphasis. May include developing a curriculum and music activities in a school, directing an established music performing group, conducting research or field study, writing a composition, preparing a festival worship service or leading music in a church under supervision. Prerequisite: approval of the senior project application by the music faculty. See also Senior Project Guidelines available in the Music Office.
Instruction is offered for voice, piano, guitar, organ, handbells and all standard orchestral instruments. See Music Department or Registrar for Applied Music Registration Form. A surcharge is assessed which includes instruction and access to practice facilities. The blank spaces are for instrument codes, a complete list of which are available in the Registrar's office or the Music office.
Mu__ 100-101 - Class Instruction - 1
Group instruction for beginning students. Available in voice, piano or guitar.
Mu__ 102 - 409 - Private Instruction - 1-2
Individual instruction at various levels of ability.
Mu__ 490 - Senior Recital - 2
Preparation of a recital in the student's primary performing medium. Satisfies final requirements for a music major when performance is the student's emphasis. Prerequisite: approval of the senior project application by the music faculty. See also Senior Project Guidelines and Senior Recital Guidelines available in the Music Office.
All ensembles may be repeated for credit but only 2 units apply toward graduation.
NOTE: There may be an additional charge for required field trips or tours.
MuE 232 - Chapel Choir - 1
Preparation of music of various styles for campus chapel services and occasional area church services. Basic vocal and sightsinging techniques. Membership is open to all students.
MuE 234 - Concert Choir - 1
Performance of significant musical works of all eras for major concerts and tours as well as campus chapel and area church services. Development of advanced vocal techniques and musical skills. Membership is by audition.
MuE 236 - Master Chorale - 1
An adult choral group for singers from both community and the university. Performs major choral works from all eras, often with instrumental accompaniment. Normally presents three programs per year. Membership is by audition.
MuE 238 - Women's Ensemble - 1
Performance of significant musical works of all eras in concerts and church services on and off campus for women's voices. Development of advanced vocal techniques and musical skills. Membership is by audition.
MuE 240 - Pacific Ringers - 1
Introductory experience in handbell technique, note-reading and performance of elementary literature. Membership is open to all students as space permits.
MuE 241 - Chapel Bells - 1
Intermediate technical training and repertoire in handbells and introduction to performing experience on and off campus. Membership is by audition; previous handbell experience or other musical experience expected.
MuE 242 - Spirit Bells - 1
Intermediate and advanced techniques applied to performance of advanced literature on campus, in concert, in area churches and on tour. Membership is by audition and previous handbell experience expected.
MuE 243 - Concert Handbells - 1
Performance of significant five-octave handbell literature in majorconcerts and on tours as well as campus events; mastery of advanced techniques. Membership is by invitation only.
MuE 251 - Concordia Wind Orchestra - 1
Performance of significant literature for wind and percussion instruments in concert and worship. Membership is by audition.
MuE 252 - String Ensemble - 1
Performance of significant literature for string instruments in concert and worship. Membership is by audition.
MuE 253 - Concordia Brass - .5
Select ensemble of brass instruments for special occasions on and off campus. Membership is by invitation from among students registered for MuE 251.
MuE 254 - Woodwind Ensemble - .5
Select ensemble of woodwind instruments for special occasions on and off campus. Membership is by invitation from among students registered for MuE 251.
