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Music
Bachelor of Arts
Non-Degree
Music
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MUS 100 - Introduction to Music 3 Credit(s) DI
This course explores music of selected periods of Western European culture. Emphasis is placed on how to listen to music. No prior knowledge of music is necessary. Students will be introduced to major composers and music of each period. Discussion will focus on the characteristics of each musical period and how they are reflected in music, the aesthetic qualities of each work discussed, and the lives of the composers and the times in which they lived. Three lecture hours per week. Attendance at performances/concerts outside of class is required. Required in the Music minor.
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MUS 102N - Music and Humanities I 3 Credit(s) DI
A course about music and its relation to Western culture. Class discussion will include music from the earliest civilizations through the Baroque with concurrent developments in art, architecture, literature, and philosophy. No prior knowledge of music is necessary. Attendance at concerts/art exhibits outside of class may be required. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS102. Offered every Fall semester.
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MUS 103 - Music and Humanities II 3 Credit(s) DI
This course is about music and its relationship to Western culture. Attention is focused on music from the Classical period through the present with concurrent developments in art, architecture, literature, and philosophy. No prior knowledge of music is necessary. Attendance at concerts and/or art exhibits outside of class may be required. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Three lecture hours per week. Offered every spring semester. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS113.
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MUS 106N - Piano Class I 3 Credit(s)
A course designed to develop musicianship through keyboard technique and music literacy. This course is intended for students with no previous piano training. Concert attendance outside of class may be required. Open to all students. Satisfies a skills elective in the Music minor. Meets 150 minutes per week.
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MUS 109 - Popular Music in America 3 Credit(s) DI
This course examines some of the principal forms of American Popular music. Combining the study of musical elements and social history, the course enhances a student’s ability to listen and enjoy and also offers an introduction to the place of popular music in American society. Open to all students. Three lecture hours per week. Satisfies an elective in the Music Minor.
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MUS 111N - Seminar I for Music Majors 2 Credit(s)
This course will explore a variety of topics including Salem State University and the surrounding communities, the music major, musical artistry, and various careers in music including graduate school. Discussions will include music advocacy and leadership, music and the brain, music education and community engagement, and technology’s effect on the music industry. Students will undertake various reading and writing assignments, view videos, attend live concerts both individually and as a class, participate in discussions, and develop a professional portfolio. Attendance at live concerts outside of class is mandatory. This course is required of all Music Majors and meets 2 lecture hours per week. Students should plan to take this course during their first fall semester as a music major. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS 111.
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MUS 112 - Introduction to World Music 3 Credit(s) DI V
This course addresses music as a social phenomenon, inseparable from its cultural context. Therefore, students will study not only a variety of styles and repertoires of music from around the world but also the behaviors, beliefs, and histories of those who make music. Students are encouraged to use the study of music as a tool to analyze broader patterns and dynamics of human activity. Class sessions will consist of a mixture of lecture, discussion and listening/viewing. Open to all students. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Concert attendance is required. Students may also be required to do individual or group research projects. Three lecture hours per week.
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MUS 114 - Introduction to Computers and Music 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to Computers and Music will provide students with an overview of the hardware and software used in a variety of areas associated with music production. Students will be introduced to the broad spectrum of ways people create music with technology including, but not limited to MIDI and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW). Basic projects will be created using each technology studied. Three lecture hours per week. A minimum of 3 additional lab hours per week are required. Satifies a requirement in the Music Technology Minor.
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MUS 115 - Piano Proficiency 1 Credit(s)
This is a course for Music Majors that teaches the fundamental skills required to play the piano. This course helps prepare students for the Piano Proficiency Exam. Music reading and technical skill are emphasized, benefiting the integration of learning throughout the music major, and aiding the acquisition of accompaniment skills. This course meets for 150 minutes per week, may be repeated for credit, but may not be used for credits toward the Music major.
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MUS 117 - Listening to Jazz 3 Credit(s) DI
A study of the history of jazz from its origins in the early 20th century to the present day. This course traces its development through various styles including Dixieland, swing, bop, modal, free-jazz, and fusion. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Course meets three lecture hours per week. Fundamental music reading skills recommended. Concert attendance outside of class may be required. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS317N.
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MUS 119 - Fundamentals of Audio Engineering 3 Credit(s)
In Fundamentals of Audio Engineering, students will study the theory and principles of recording analog and digital audio signals. Discussions will explore many aspects of recording from signal source through outputting final mixes. Special emphasis is placed on proper microphone technique, critical listening and signal processing. Three lecture hours per week. A minimum of 3 additional lab hours are required. Satisfies a requirement in the Music Technology Minor.
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MUS 120 - Fundamentals of Music 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in the fundamentals of music theory. It includes basic notation, scales, intervals, and chords. No previous musical experience is required. Open to all students. Required for all Music Majors and Music Minors who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the fundamentals portion of the Music Theory Placement Examination. Satisfies a music theory requirement for the Music minor. Three lecture hours per week. Offered every fall semester.
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MUS 121 - Women in Music History 3 Credit(s) DI V
This course will explore numerous issues concerning women in music. These may include the contributions of women, as well as obstacles they faced, as composers, patrons and performers in Western art music, and/or non-Western art music and popular music and the portrayal of women in opera and musical theater. No prior knowledge of music is necessary. Assignments may include listening, reading, writing and group and individual projects. Three lecture hours per week. Attendance at performances/concerts outside of class is required. Satisfies an elective in the music minor.
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MUS 123 - World Music Skills Class 3 Credit(s)
This course teaches basic skills in the performance of varied musical traditions from Asia and Africa. Particular emphasis will be placed on the tabla drum from India, the mbira dza Vadzimu from Zimbabwe, and instruments of the Javanese gamelan orchestra. The course emphasizes both instrumental and vocal skills of non-Western traditions and students will learn primarily through the oral tradition. The course is intended for students who have no previous experience and wish to develop fundamental skills in world music instruments prior to enrolling in performance ensembles and/or applied lessons. Attendance at performances outside of class may be required. Open to all students. Satisfies a skills elective in the music minor. May be repeated for credit with permission of the Department Chairperson.
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MUS 125 - Instrumental Music Skills Class 3 Credit(s)
This is a course in the fundamentals of playing a musical instrument of the concert band or orchestra (woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings) in a class situation. It is intended for students who have no previous experience and wish to learn how to play an instrument of the orchestra or band prior to enrolling in performance ensembles and /or applied lessons. Open to all students. Satisfies a skills elective in the music minor. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Offered every other year. May be repeated for credit with permission of the Department Chairperson.
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MUS 130 - Introduction to Music Therapy 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to Music Therapy provides a historical, theoretical, and clinical basis for defining and understanding music therapy and/or continuing its study. It is designed as a survey course to give historical background to the development of the profession, as well as basic understanding of techniques and populations now served by music therapists. Basic music proficiencies are helpful but not required for enrollment in this course.
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MUS 132N - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s)
This is the first course in the music theory sequence. Topics include notation, scales, modes, tonality, intervals, chords, figured bass, cadences, non-harmonic tones, and melodic organization. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Music Majors. Required for all Music Minors as part of a 2-course music theory sequence. Offered every spring semester. Prerequisite: Required grade of C- or better in or a passing grade on fundamentals portion of Music Theory Entrance Examination.
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MUS 135 - University Band 1 Credit(s)
The University Band is an instrumental ensemble, studying, rehearsing, and performing contemporary and traditional wind band literature. Three rehearsal hours per week. Open to all students with experience playing a band instrument. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 136N - Guitar Class I 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course designed to develop music literacy and skills as a guitar player, emphasizing music reading, fingering techniques, and hand position. Basic classical guitar music is the primary repertoire for study. Guitars are provided. Open to all students. Limited enrollment. Concert attendance outside of class will be required. Satisfies a skills elective in the Music minor. Three class hours per week. Class meets 150 minutes per week.
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MUS 140 - University Wind Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
An instrumental wind/percussion ensemble studying, rehearsing, and performing literature suitable to the group’s instrumentation, including standard wind ensemble repertory. Three rehearsal hours per week. Open to Music majors and Music minors with experience playing traditional woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments, and to others by permission of the Department Chairperson. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music Majors and Music Minors. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 141 - Applied Piano I 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study of piano that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to piano performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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MUS 146 - Applied Music Composition I 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study in composition. Includes study of major compositional practices of the 20th century and application of these to one’s own work. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury submission is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-Time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only). Prerequisite: or permission of Department Chairperson
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MUS 150 - Concert Band 1 Credit(s)
A concert ensemble performing standard concert band repertory of high artistic merit, including masterworks literature. Three rehearsal hours per week. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Successful audition.
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MUS 151 - Applied Voice I 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study of voice that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to vocal performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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MUS 154 - Foundations Jazz Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
A course that introduces students to the performance of jazz. Students will study and perform music in a variety of styles characteristic of the jazz idiom. It is recommended that students also enroll in MUS 218 concurrently. Open to all students. Satisfies a performance ensemble credit in the Music major and Music minor. Three rehearsal hours per week. May be repeated for credit. This course serves as a prerequisite for MUS 156 . Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are require for performances.
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MUS 156 - Jazz Band 1 Credit(s)
An instrumental organization specializing in learning the style of Big Band Jazz covering various idioms including Blues, Latin, Swing, Jazz/Rock and the New Orleans Style. Auditions for placement may be required. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music Majors and Music Minors. Students are encouraged to also enroll in or concurrently. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours, individual practice and adherence to a dress code for performances are required. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 160 - University Chorus 1 Credit(s)
A balanced group of singers (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) that prepares choral masterpieces for performance. Open to all students. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 161 - Applied Instrumental Music I 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study of a musical instrument (woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, strings, and others) that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to instrumental performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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MUS 165 - Chamber Singers 1 Credit(s)
A mixed chorus that studies and performs repertoire for small vocal ensembles. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Successful audition; and MUS 160 or MUS 170 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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MUS 170 - Women’s Chorale 1 Credit(s)
A vocal ensemble that studies and performs a wide range of repertoire for female voices. Three hours of rehearsal each week with several performances per semester. Open to all students. May be used to satisfy an ensemble credit for Music majors and Music minors. Extra performance hours and a dress code are required for performances. Course may be repeated for additional credit.
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MUS 175 - Chamber Orchestra 1 Credit(s)
The Chamber Orchestra is an instrumental ensemble that prepares orchestral repertoire for performance. Students enrolled in the course may also participate in small ensemble rehearsals and performances. Three rehearsal hours per week. Open to all students with experience playing a traditional string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Pianists are also invited to enroll. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 180 - Instrumental Chamber Ensembles 1 Credit(s)
A performance organization of small instrumental groups that prepares literature for performances on and off campus. Minimum of one rehearsal per week in an assigned ensemble. The various ensembles may include woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings. Open to all students. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 182 - Handbell Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
The Handbell Ensemble is a performance organization that prepares music for performance both on and off campus. Three rehearsal hours per week. Open to all students. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 185 - World Music Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
This performance ensemble focuses on musical practices outside of the Western classical tradition. The ensemble currently focuses on the classical instruments of North India, the tabla and sitar. Vocalists are also encouraged to join. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music majors and Music minors. Three rehearsal hours per week. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 192 - Computing For Musicians 3 Credit(s)
This project-based course develops students’ understanding of global computing concepts and their relationship to hardware and software used throughout the music industry. Students will develop basic computing skills, e.g. data storage, file types, memory, input/output devices, and learn how these are implemented in various ways throughout the music industry. Topics will include exploring applications employed in music production and creation, music notation, and education software, as well as multimedia and web applications. This course assumes basic computer literacy, including basic computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics,the Internet, and electronic mail. Three lecture hours per week. A minimum of 3 additional lab hours are required. This course satisfies the computer literacy core requirement.
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MUS 195 - Percussion Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
Percussion Ensemble explores the many facets of contemporary music, ethnic rhythms, and diversity of cultures through percussion. Different techniques for various instruments are taught, including percussion, timpani, and hand drumming. The focus is on learning technical skills, strengthening rhythmic and dynamic interpretation, and becoming a sensitive musician in a group setting. Experience with percussion instruments is highly recommended. Open to all students who have prior experience in an ensemble and who can read music. Three rehearsal hours per week. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement in the Music major and the Music minor. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 198 - Guitar Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
The guitar ensemble is a performance organization that prepares music for performance. Three rehearsal hours per week. Open to all students with experience playing the guitar. Music reading skills recommended. Satisfies a performance ensemble requirement for Music Majors and Music Minors. Extra performance hours and adherence to a dress code are required for performances. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 201 - Music Industry I 3 Credit(s)
Music Industry I will provide an overview of selected nonperformance areas of the music industry including, artist & repertoire executive (A&R), music publishing, managing, booking, public relations (PR), promotion, producer, engineer, entertainment attorney and retail sales. Special attention will be given to understanding basic elements common to agreements associated with recording, publishing and licensing. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Three lecture hours per week.
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MUS 204 - Voice Class 3 Credit(s)
A course using group instruction for the development of vocal technique and solo performance. Satisfies a skills requirement for Music minors. Recommended for Theatre majors who minor in Music. Three lecture hours per week.
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MUS 205N - Teaching Music to Children 3 Credit(s)
This introductory course explores various teaching methodologies and techniques that are used to teach music to children and also introduces the basic skills needed to deliver these techniques. Content will cover the basic principles of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Suzuki learning methods and will include materials and activities most suited to teaching music to children ages 4-12. No prior knowledge of music is necessary but it is recommended. Not open to students who received credit for MUS205.Three lecture hours per week
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MUS 206N - Piano Class II 3 Credit(s)
This is an intermediate level course designed to continue the development of musicianship, keyboard techniques and music literacy skills. This course is a continuation of MUS 106N Piano Class I and requires some fundamental piano training. Concert attendance outside of class may be required. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Satisfies a skills elective in the Music minor. Prerequisite: MUS 106N or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 214 - Sound Synthesis I 3 Credit(s)
Students in this course will study different types of sound synthesis using a variety of analog and digital tools. Principles of sound theory are covered as well as an examination of their historical origins. The study of MIDI protocol and sequencing, which serves as the basis of sound synthesis laboratory work will be explored using different types of digital audio workstations and application programming. Three lecture hours per week. A minimum of 3 additional lab hours per week are required. Satisfies an elective credit in Music Technology Minor. Prerequisite: MUS 114 and MUS 120 .
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MUS 218 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation I 3 Credit(s)
A class in the principles of music theory, with an emphasis on how they relate to jazz and improvisation. Topics include chord extensions, modes, chord-scale relationships, common progression, and standard forms. Students will also explore the art and techniques of improvisation. Ear training, listening, and analysis are important components of the class. There will be some lab activities involving application of the concepts learned to one’s primary instrument. Satisfies a music theory requirement for Music Minors. Course meets three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 132N .
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MUS 219 - Songwriting 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with an introduction to songwriting techniques and encourage the development of individual musical creativity. Emphasis will be placed on writing in standard song form and discussions on the relationship of speech patterns to melody. Projects, in a variety of styles, will be submitted in lead sheet format culminating with a live public performance of the student’s work. Attendance of singer/songwriter performance is required. Three lecture hours per week plus additional lab work. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor.
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MUS 220 - Recording Production I 3 Credit(s)
Recording Production I introduces students to current technology and techniques. Discussions will focus on multi-tracking, live recording, microphone selection and placement, computer software and hardware (including principles of signal flow), recording techniques and signal processing. Three lecture hours per week. A minimum of 3 hours additional lab work per week are required.
Prerequisites: MUS 119 , MUS 114 , MUS 120 .
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MUS 232N - Music Theory II 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS132N Music Theory I. Topics include species counterpoint, voice leading in four voices, harmonic progression, 7th chords, modulation, and secondary dominants. Forms studied include two-part/binary, three-part/ternary. It is strongly recommended that students take MUS233 and MUS270N concurrently with this course. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Music Majors. May be used toward the 2-course music theory sequence in the Music minor. Offered every fall semester. Prerequisite: Required grade of C- or better in or passing grade on the Music Theory Placement Examination.
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MUS 233 - Ear Training I 1 Credit(s)
This is a course in ear training and sight singing that includes interval and chord recognition, rhythmic training, melodic dictation, and solfege. Required for all Music majors. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MUS232N and MUS270N. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 236 - Guitar Class II 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS 136N Guitar Class I. This course will continue to develop music literacy, chord progressions, finger picking, and techniques in playing the guitar. Classical guitar music is the primary repertoire for study. Limited enrollment. Guitars provided. Concert attendance outside of class will be required. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Offered every spring semester. Satisfies a skills elective in the Music minor. Prerequisite: MUS 136N or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 241 - Applied Piano II 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS141. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors, Prerequisite: MUS141
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MUS 242 - Introduction to Music Composition 3 Credit(s)
This course will prepare students for Applied Music Composition lessons by linking music theory, aural skills, history, and performance studies for the creation of art music. Class discussions and projects will focus on basic analysis of compositions pertinent to class studies as well as written exercises in various forms, styles and tonalities. Attendance at concerts and additional listening assignments are required. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS232N or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 246 - Applied Music Composition II 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS146. A jury submission is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 251 - Applied Voice II 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS151. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 261 - Applied Instrumental Music II 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS161. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to full time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: MUS161 .
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MUS 270N - Music Literature to 1780 3 Credit(s)
The first course in the music history sequence covers music literature and history from ancient Greece through the early Classical periods, including the early works of Mozart and Haydn. Discussions will focus on how philosophical, social, political, and economic changes influenced compositional techniques and the evolution of instrumental and vocal forms. Concert attendance outside of class is required. It is strongly recommended that students take this course concurrently with MUS 232N and MUS 233 . Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Music majors. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Prerequisite: MUS 132N or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 271 - Music Literature 1780 to 1914 3 Credit(s)
This course covers music literature from the late Classical era of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven through the Romantic period and modernism of the early 20th Century. Musical discussions will focus on cultural shifts as manifested by the political and social ramifications of the Age of Reason up to World War I. Emphasis will center on the apex and gradual decline of tonal structures. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class will be required. It is strongly recommended that students take this course concurrently with MUS 332 . Three lecture hours per week. Required of all music majors. Prerequisite: MUS 232N .
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MUS 310P - Computers and Music 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and digital audio. Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) and music notation software are learned through practical application in transcription and composition projects. Required for all Music Majors. Course meets three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 132N or equivalent.
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MUS 314 - Sound Synthesis II 3 Credit(s)
In Sound Synthesis II students will study advanced sound synthesis techniques and explore electro-acoustic music, computer music and live electronic music performance. Current technologies are used in the advanced study of synthesis and analog and digital sound manipulation. Projects revolve around the semester goal of designing a new instrument and applying a musical composition in a live performance demonstration. Three lecture hours per week. A minimum of 3 hours additional lab work per week are required. Prerequisite: MUS 214 .
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MUS 318 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation II 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS 218 . Topics include hybrid modes, complex harmonic structures, continuation of chord/scale theory, and study of compositions and improvisational techniques since 1960. Ear training, listening, and analysis are important components of the class. There will be some lab activities involving application of the concepts learned to one’s primary instrument. Course meets three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 218 .
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MUS 319 - Recording Production II 3 Credit(s)
Recording Production II expands upon concepts learned in MUS 220 Recording Production I. Advanced use of recording studio technologies will be employed in the creation of large-scale multi-track projects. Additional areas of study will include studio etiquette, session and personnel management, mixing and preparation of music for various forms of multimedia production. Three lecture hours per week. A minimum of 3 hours additional lab work and studio/concert recording per week are required. Satisfies a requirement in the Music Technology Minor. Prerequisite: MUS 220
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MUS 320 - History of Rock Music 3 Credit(s) DI W
This course is a study of the development of American popular music in the 20th century, from its beginnings in Tin Pan Alley, blues and country music, up to recent movements in rock, pop, and rap. In addition to studying formal elements in these musical styles, students will also explore the relationship between popular music and broader social themes such as race, gender, and class. Assignments will include reading, listening and video-viewing, and concert attendance. Three lecture hours per week.
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MUS 332 - Music Theory III 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Music Theory II. Topics include Neapolitan 6th chords, augmented 6th chords, extended and chromatic harmony through the late 19th century. Forms studied include Fugue, Variation, Sonata-Allegro, and Rondo. It is strongly recommended that students take MUS333 and MUS271 concurrently with this course. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 333 - Ear Training II 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS233 Ear Training I. This course will cover more advanced training in interval and chord recognition, rhythmic training, melodic dictation, and solfege. Required for all Music majors. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MUS332 and MUS271. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 340 - Applied Music - Piano 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study of piano that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to piano performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS340, MUS 345 , MUS 350 , MUS 360 ) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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MUS 341 - Applied Piano III 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS241. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to full time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: MUS241 .
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MUS 345 - Applied Music - Composition 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study in composition. Includes study of major compositional practices of the 20th century and application of these to ones own work. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS 340 , MUS345, MUS 350 , MUS 360 ) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-Time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only). Prerequisite: MUS403N or MUS 462 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 346 - Applied Music Composition III 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS246. A jury submission is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: MUS246 .
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MUS 350 - Applied Music - Voice 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study of voice that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to vocal performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS 340 , MUS 345 , MUS350, MUS 360 ) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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MUS 351 - Applied Voice III 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS251. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 360 - Applied Music - Instrumental 1 Credit(s)
This course provides private study of a musical instrument (woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, strings, and others) that includes the development of proper technique, repertoire, and other issues related to instrumental performance. These lessons occur in a one-on-one studio setting and are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required and opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music (MUS 340 , MUS 345 , MUS 350 , MUS360) may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors (Music majors only).
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MUS 361 - Applied Instrumental Music III 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS261. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 365 - Introduction to Conducting 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce students to conducting music ensembles. Skills taught will include but are not limited to basic conducting patterns, score reading, analytical techniques, pacing of rehearsals, and rehearsal techniques. Students will participate as both conductor and member of the ensemble. Lab hours outside of class may be required. Three lecture hours per week. Satisfies an elective credit in the Music minor. Prerequisite: MUS 132N .
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MUS 370 - Music Literature After World War I 3 Credit(s)
Concentrated study of repertoire from the 20th Century, Post-war European fascination with jazz, neoclassicism and serialism is geared to complement MUS 432 . IVes, Cowell, Harris, Bernstein, and Copland are included from the American School. After World War II, the influences of popular music such as swing, jazz, and rock ‘n roll are studied in the serious music of Adams, Corigliano, Zappa and Glass. Outside concert attendance and listening outside of class is required. It is strongly recommended that students take this course concurrently with MUS 432 . Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Music majors. Prerequisite: MUS 332 .
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MUS 383 - Ear Training III 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS333 with training in solfege, rhythmic studies, and melodic dictation. Harmonic studies include diatonic progressions, secondary dominants, and Neapolitan and Augmented 6th chords. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 404 - Orchestration 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introductory study of the nature and capabilities of musical instruments through written exercises, listening, demonstration and analysis of techniques employed in representative scores from standard instrumental repertoire. Particular attention is paid to instrument characteristics, timbre, balance, articulation, texture and proper notation/scoring for large and small ensembles. Outside concert attendance and lab work is required. Course meets three lecture hours per week. Course offered every other year. Prerequisite: MUS 332 .
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MUS 410N - Audio and Studio Technology 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to audio recording; digital editing, mixing, and mastering. Students will learn microphone types, uses, and placement; stereo and multi-track recording and mixing; and digital editing, signal processing, and mastering. Audio recording techniques will be experienced in a professional quality recording studio. Advanced applications of DAWs (digital audio workstation) will be learned through creating hands-on projects in a state-of-the-art MIDI/audio laboratory. Basics of sound and hearing will also be discussed. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 310P or permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 432 - Music Theory IV 3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Music Theory III. Topics include Impressionism, atonality, pitch-class sets, serialism, and developments in rhythm, texture, and notation in the early 20th century. It is strongly recommended that students take this course concurrently with MUS370. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Music majors. Prerequisite:
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MUS 433 - Ear Training IV 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS383. Areas of study include advanced solfege and rhythmic studies, extended dominants, late Romantic harmonies, Impressionism, and atonality. Course meets 150 minutes per week. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 441 - Applied Piano IV 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS341. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 446 - Applied Music Composition IV 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS346. A jury submission is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 451 - Applied Voice IV 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS351. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 452 - Travel Seminar 3 Credit(s)
This is a one-semester study/travel course investigating various topics in music. An in-class study component is complemented by a 1 - 2 week on-site research trip. May be repeated for credit with permission of Department Chairperson. Travel expenses additional. Three lecture hours per week.
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MUS 461 - Applied Instrumental Music IV 1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MUS361. A jury performance is required and opportunities for recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisite: .
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MUS 462 - 20th Century Theory 3 Credit(s)
Students taking this course will study the major melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal developments of composition in the 20th century. Analysis of seminal works and study and discussion of a wide range of approaches to composition are included. Satisfies an elective in the Music minor. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS403N or MUS403P. Prerequisite: or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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MUS 470 - Music and Culture 3 Credit(s) V
This is a course rooted in the methods and theories of ethnomusicology. Using selected examples from various world civilizations (Asian, African, Latin American, and more), students will explore the nature of the relationship between music and culture. Class sessions will consist of a mixture of lecture, discussion, and listening/viewing. Students may also be required to do individual or group research projects, musical transcription assignments, and concert reports. Required for all music majors. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS336. Prerequisites: MUS 432 and MUS 370 .
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MUS 500 - Directed Study 3 Credit(s)
This course provides the advanced student with an opportunity to take a course not listed in the catalog. Prerequisites: Senior standing, agreement of a department faculty member to act as supervisor, and permission of the Department Chairperson.
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MUS 504 - Seminar: Topics in Music 3 Credit(s)
This course is an opportunity for intensive study in a specific area of music in a small group setting. The topic will be announced in advance. Three lecture hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 505 - Seminar: Topics in Ethnomusicology 3 Credit(s)
This is a course that offers students a chance to focus an entire semester on the music of specific cultures, regions, or issues. Topics may vary, but the goal of each class is to investigate human musical activity in context, with a strong emphasis on cultures outside European cultures. Assignments will include reading, listening, and video-viewing, and concert attendance. Students may also be required to do individual or group research projects. Open to all students. Three lecture hours per week. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 510 - Internship in Music 3 Credit(s)
An internship program under the auspices of selected educational, cultural, business, and service organizations will provide students with opportunities to work in areas directly related to their academic interests. Open only to Music concentration for BGS Majors. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 511N - Seminar for Music Majors II 2 Credit(s) W
This Senior Seminar, a capstone course for Music majors, is taken in the final spring semester of the degree program and seeks to integrate and synthesize the knowledge gained in the music core. Class discussion, writing, oral presentations, and attending performances are an integral part of the class and discussion topics include music advocacy and leadership, music and the brain, music education, and community engagement, and technology’s effect on the music industry. As part of the course, students will develop an outreach project as a group or as individuals to present to a community partner (i.e., local public school). Capstone projects may include, but are not limited to, undergraduate research, music composition, performance, or a recital as applicable to the student. All projects are presented. Required of all Music majors. Course meets for two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chairperson. Not open to students who have received credit for MUS 511.
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MUS 541 - Applied Piano-Recital 1 Credit(s)
This course is intended for those students who are preparing a full, one-hour recital as a final project for MUS511N and provides for the private study of piano in a one-on-one studio setting. This course is taken only with the recommendation of the applied instructor. These lessons are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required. May not be repeated. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisites: , , recommendation of Applied Instructor and permission of Department Chairperson. Co-requisite: .
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MUS 546 - Applied Music Composition-Recital 1 Credit(s)
This course is intended for those students who are preparing a full, one-hour recital as a final project for MUS511N and provides for the private study of music composition in a one-on-one studio setting. This course is taken only with the recommendation of the applied instructor. These lessons are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required. May not be repeated. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisites: , , recommendation of Applied Instructor and permission of Department Chairperson.
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MUS 551 - Applied Voice-Recital 1 Credit(s)
This course is intended for those students who are preparing a full, one-hour recital as a final project for MUS511N and provides for the private study of voice in a one-on-one studio setting. This course is taken only with the recommendation of the applied instructor. These lessons are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required. May not be repeated. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisites: , , recommendation of Applied Instructor and permission of Department Chairperson. Co-requisite: .
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MUS 561 - Applied Instrumental Music-Recital 1 Credit(s)
This course is intended for those students who are preparing a full, one-hour recital as a final project for MUS511N and provides for the private study of instrumental music in a one-on-one studio setting. This course is taken only with the recommendation of the applied instructor. These lessons are scheduled by the student in conjunction with the Coordinator of Applied Music and the applied music instructor. A jury performance is required. May not be repeated. Total number of credits in applied music may not exceed 8 credits. Seven hours of individual instruction per semester. Open only to Full-time Day Student Music majors. Prerequisites: , , recommendation of Applied Instructor and permission of Department Chairperson. Corequisite: .
Other Courses
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MUS 113H - Honors Intro to World Music 3 Credit(s) DI V
This honors course introduces students to the field of ethnomusicology. Students will explore traditional and popular musics from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania, as well as vernacular and diasporic musics in Europe and North America. Concert attendance may be required. Three lecture hours per week. Open to students in the Commonwealth Honors Program and to students with a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
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