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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Dance

  • DAN 091 Dance Participation

    0 Credit(s)
    This course records the student’s direct supervised involvement in attendance of dance performances, master classes and workshops, and the student’s participation in Departmental dance productions. A Pass/Fail grade is based on completion of assigned activities for Departmental productions. Required for every semester that the student is enrolled as a dance major, this course may be repeated for a maximum total of eight times. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
  • DAN 100 Introduction to Dance

    3 Credit(s) DI V CEA WC
    Through lecture and discussion, this course provides a broad-based introduction to the cultural context, historical importance, and aesthetic ideologies of various dance forms existing in our multicultural world.  An examination of dance as a catalyst for social awareness and change will be explored through choreographic works dealing with but not limited to feminism, racism, and oppression.  Relevant movement and performance experiences serve to illuminate class discussions.  Attendance required at dance concerts.  Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills the CEA or WC general core categories. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 178.
  • DAN 101 Exploring Dance for the Beginner

    3 Credit(s) PGR CEA
    This course is designed for the student with no previous dance experience. The course will introduce the novice student to basic dance technique while examining the creative process of dance making, and exposing the student to performance skills both through viewing and executing dances. Students will engage in movement classes with an emphasis on physical, social, and emotional wellness, view dance works through a cultural lens, and create choreographic compositions in response to ethical issues. This course fulfills the Creative Expression and Appreciation or Personal Growth and Responsibility general core category.
  • DAN 102 Beginner Dance

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    This course is an introduction to the basic principles of a select dance technique for students with no previous dance training. The selection of the dance form will be determined by the department each semester. The course will examine the selected topic through the execution of the movement practice, studying the historical context, viewing dances, and participating in the creative process. Proper dance attire must be worn. Repeatable multiple times for credit. Three hours per week. Students taking the course a total of three times fulfill the Creative Expression and Appreciation general education category.
  • DAN 109 Special Topics in Dance

    1 Credit(s)
    This course will examine dances in relation to aesthetic principles and cultural context of a selected dance form. The selection of the dance form will be determined by the department each semester. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. May be taken for credit up to four times. Three hours per week. Not open to students who received 4 credits for SMS 159.
  • DAN 110 Ballet I

    1 Credit(s)
    This level-one ballet technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience.  Emphasis will be on correct body alignment, form and musicality. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable two times for a total of 3 credits. Not open to students who received 3 credits of SMS154. Three hours per week.
  • DAN 111 Ballet II

    1 Credit(s)
    This is an intermediate level ballet technique class. Emphasis will be on correct body alignment, form and musicality. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable two times for a total of 3 credits. Prerequisites: SMS154, DAN 110  or permission of instructor is required.
  • DAN 112 Ballet III

    1 Credit(s)
    This is an advanced level ballet technique class. Emphasis will be on correct body alignment, form and musicality. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable two times for a total of 3 credits. Not open to students who received 3 credits for SMS 156.
    Prerequisites: SMS154, SMS155, DAN 110 , DAN 111  or permission of instructor is required.
  • DAN 120 Modern Dance I

    1 Credit(s)
    This level I modern dance technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience.  Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, energy and movement dynamics.  Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Student may receive a maximum of four credits between SMS 150 and DAN 120.
  • DAN 121 Modern Dance II

    1 Credit(s)
    This course is an intermediate level modern dance technique class. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, energy, and movement dynamics.  Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Students may receive a maximum of four credits between SMS 151 and DAN 121. Prerequisites: SMS 150, DAN 120  or permission of instructor is required.
  • DAN 122 Modern Dance III

    1 Credit(s)
    This is an advanced level modern dance technique class. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, energy, and movement dynamics.  Appropriate dance attire must be worn.  This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Students may receive a maximum of four credits between SMS 152 and DAN 122. Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites: SMS150, SMS152, DAN 120 , DAN 121  or permission of instructor.
  • DAN 126 Dance Improvisation

    1 Credit(s)
    This course will explore the act of creating movement spontaneously. Through guided direction by the instructor, students will develop skills that create awareness about how the body relates to space, time and energy. These skills are designed to enhance students’ creativity. This course is designed for students without dance training and students of various levels of experience. Three hours per week. Not open to students who received credit for SMS157.
  • DAN 130 Hip Hop I

    1 Credit(s)
    This level I hip hop dance technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, and energy. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Three hours per week.
  • DAN 131 Hip Hop II

    1 Credit(s)
    This intermediate level hip hop dance technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, and energy. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: DAN 130  or permission of Department Chairperson.
  • DAN 132 Hip Hop III

    1 Credit(s)
    This advanced level hip hop dance technique class is designed for the student with previous dance experience. Structured exercises and combinations will focus on space, time, and energy. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. This course is repeatable three times for a total of 4 credits. Three hours per week. Prerequisites: DAN 130 , DAN 131 , or permission of Department Chairperson.
  • DAN 136 Cyphering Dance

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will explore the act of creating urban movement spontaneously. Through guided direction by the instructor, students will develop skills that create awareness about how the body relates to space, time, and energy. These skills are designed to enhance students’ creativity within the cypher, an area of the dance floor that is open to those who wish to dance in it. This course is designed for students with previous dance training. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three hours per week.
  • DAN 150 Dance Ensemble I

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    This course is for students with dance experience who are interested in exploring dance as a performing art.  Students will learn choreography that will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester.  Throughout the course students will work in collaboration with each other and the instructor to create a dance piece that will be performed at the end of the semester.  Students are required to attend and participate in crew production hours for various dance presentations on campus.  Required for Dance Concentration and Dance Minors. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills the Creative Expression and Appreciation general core category. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 179.
  • DAN 151 Dance Composition I

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    This course will provide a structured environment for students to explore and experiment with the creative process in dance making and to find personal expression in their own choreography.  Students will learn about and apply various compositional tools and choreographic approaches to expand their movement language and choreographic ideas.  Discussion and feedback on choreographic assignments will develop critical response skills and deepen students’ understanding of the creative process. Readings, video screenings and live performances will provide students with a critical understanding of dance and place their own dance making in a cultural and historical context. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills Creative Expression and Appreciation general core category. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 240.
  • DAN 200 Dance Ensemble II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is for students with previous dance experience who are interested in exploring dance as a performing art. Students will collaborate to create material that will be integrated into a piece of choreography. Students will learn choreography taught by instructor that will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Three lecture hours per week. Repeatable one time. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 442.  Prerequisite: SMS 179 or DAN 150 .
  • DAN 201 Dance Composition II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed for students who wish to further develop their abilities as a choreographer. Building on previous experience and study, students will continue to develop a movement language to articulate physical expression, and to explore how structure organizes choreographic ideas. Material developed in this class will build towards a finished work. Three lecture hours per week. Repeatable one time. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 443. Prerequisite: SMS 240 or DAN 151 .
  • DAN 210 The Dancing Body

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will provide a study of the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body from an experiental and somatic approach as it applies to the dancing body.  Emphasis will be placed on human movement analysis in relation to dance practices.  Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Not open to students who have taken SMS 241. Three lecture hours per week.
  • DAN 220 Dance: Context and Cultures

    4.0 Credit(s) W-II
    Through lecture and discussion, this course provides an indepth examination of the cultural context, historical importance, and aesthetic ideologies of various dance forms existing in our multicultural world. An examination of dance as a catalyst for social awareness and change will be explored through choreographic works and dance writings dealing with, but not limited to geopolitics, race, gender and other social structures. Relevant movement and performance experiences serve to illuminate class discussions. Attendance required at dance concerts. Four lecture hours per week. Required for dance majors. Prerequisite: WI or its equivalent.
  • DAN 300 Dance Entrepreneurship

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide an overview of how to navigate a sustainable lifestyle in the dance field as an artist, teacher, studio owner, and/or arts administrator. Topics include potential careers, portfolio and resume writing, auditioning, marketing, grant writing and development, company management, and community outreach. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 340.
  • DAN 320 Modern Dance History

    3.0 Credit(s) DPDS
    This course focuses on the emergence and development of 20th and 21st century American modem and postmodern dance forms from the confluence of European court dance, African and Caribbean influences, and American cultural dynamics. Readings, performance viewings, class discussions, and movement practicum will illuminate the work of influential choreographers and performers, as well as aesthetic trends in relation to their broader cultural context, with attention to issues of geopolitics, race, gender and other social structures.Three lecture hours per week. Required for dance majors with contemporary modem dance option.   
    Prerequisite: DAN 220
  • DAN 330 Hip Hop Dance History

    3 Credit(s) DPDS
    This course will explore hip hop dance history and culture from several points of entry: chronological, political, aesthetic, sonic and geographical. The historical focus of the course locates hip hop dance as a personal, interactive and cultural expression. Students will navigate through the evolution of hip hop from its birthplace in the Bronx, NY through its development into a global phenomenon. The course will discuss the elements of hip hop culture: DJ, B-Boy/Girl, Graffiti Art, MC, and Beat Box, and how they intersect. Students will explore how hip hop influences and is influenced by geopolitics, race, gender and other social structures. Three lecture hours per week. Required for dance majors with a Hip Hop option. Prerequisite: DAN 220
  • DAN 400 Teaching Dance

    4 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide students with the theories, standards and skills to teach various dance forms in studios and public and private schools. Students will investigate personal beliefs about teaching and learning as well as essential skills needed to become a dance teacher. Topics will include the learning environment, methodology, lesson planning, and assessment. Four lecture hours per week. Not open to students who received credit for SMS 441.
  • DAN 401 Teaching Dance II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course explores the multitude of dance educational settings including dance studios, community centers, dance company outreach, and K-12 public and private schools. An emphasis is placed on creating a classroom setting that cultivates community, inclusivity, diversity and access for all to participate. Strategies for teaching various student populations, from children to the elderly, and the disabled 
    and special needs student, are examined. 
    Prerequisite: DAN 400 Teaching Dance
  • DAN 410 Capstone Seminar in Dance

    3 Credit(s) W W-III


    This writing-intensive course provides students with an opportunity to reflect broadly upon their education at Salem State University and the dance field. This course emphasizes the connection between theory, research, and practice, as well as how dance connects to the larger society. Final projects include a written paper and a presentation of research and creative work. Three lecture hours per week. Required of and open to junior or senior Dance Majors or permission by Department Chair. Fulfills Written Communication - Level III category.

     

     

  • DAN 415 Advanced Topics in Dance

    3 Credit(s)
    This course offers an in-depth study on rotating topics related to the field of dance. Topics and course content are determined by the instructor of each course offering. This course is repeatable once for a total of six credits on different topics.  Prerequisite: DAN 150 .
  • DAN 500 Directed Study in Dance

    1-3 Credit(s)


    This is an independent study in an area of special interest in Dance.  Prior to registration, a proposal must be submitted and approved by the instructor and the Department Chairperson.  DAN 500 can be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credits and is repeatable up to a total of 6 credits of Directed Study.

    Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson.

  • FYDA 100 First Year Seminar (DANCE)

    3 Credit(s) FYS
    This course will introduce students to the experience of academic exploration that is at the heart of a liberal arts education.  Through study of one or more compelling questions or topics in a small seminar setting, students will practice creative and critical thinking and will learn to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a college setting. They will develop relationships and practices that allow them to effectively utilize college resources and become members of a community of learners.  The specific topic of the seminar will be developed by individual faculty and will be announced in advance.  First year seminars are required for first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits.  Not open to students who have received credit for IDS 189  or another first year seminar course.

First Year Seminar

  • FYMU 100 First Year Seminar - Music

    3 Credit(s) FYS

    This course will introduce students to the experience of academic exploration that is at the heart of a liberal arts education. Through study of one or more compelling questions or topics in a small seminar setting, students will practice creative and critical thinking and will learn to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a college setting. They will develop relationships and practices that allow them to effectively utilize college resources and become members of a community of learners. The specific topic of the seminar will be developed by individual faculty and will be announced in advance. First year seminars are required for first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. Not open to students who have received credit for IDS 189 or another first year seminar course.

Music

  • MUS 091 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)
     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 092 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)


     

     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 093 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)
     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 094 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)
     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 094 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)


     

     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 095 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.
  • MUS 096 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)


     

     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 097 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)


     

     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 098 Recital Attendance

    0 Credit(s)


     

     

    This course is designed to document the student’s attendance at Music Department events.  Recital Attendance provides the application of the basic principles of critical listening, evaluation of musical performance, audience engagement, scholarly presentations, and research that are addressed in courses in the Music major curriculum.  The pass or fail grade will be based on students attending the required number of department sponsored events each semester.  Sample events earning Music Recital Attendance credits are listed and explained in the Music Department handbook, Music Matters!, which is provided to every Music major at the beginning of each academic year.

  • MUS 100 Introduction to Music

    3 Credit(s) DI CEA
    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.
  • MUS 102N Music and Humanities I

    3 Credit(s) DI HP
    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.
  • MUS 103 Music and Humanities II

    3 Credit(s) DI HP
    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.
  • MUS 106N Piano Class I

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 107 Fundamentals of Ear Training

    1 Credit(s)


    This introductory course in the fundamentals of ear training and sight singing will focus on developing basic melodic, harmonic and rhythmic aural skills through listening, dictation and singing exercises. No previous musical experience is required. Open to all students. Required for all Music Majors who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the fundamentals portion of the Music Theory Placement Examination. It is strongly recommended to Music Majors that this course be taken concurrently with MUS120 . This course must be passed with a grade of C or better in order to register for MUS132N . Course meets 150 minutes per week. Offered every fall semester.

     

  • MUS 109 Popular Music in America

    3 Credit(s) DI CEA
    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.
  • MUS 111N Seminar for Music Majors I

    3 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.
  • MUS 112 Introduction to World Music

    3 Credit(s) DI V CEA WC
    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.
  • MUS 113H Honors Intro to World Music

    3 Credit(s) DI V CEA WC
    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.
  • MUS 114 Introduction to Computers and Music

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • 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.
  • MUS 117 Listening to Jazz

    3 Credit(s) DI CEA
    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 MUS 317N.
  • 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.

    Pre-requisite of MUS114 or permission of Chairperson required.

  • MUS 120 Fundamentals of Music

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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. Required for the Music Technology minor. It is strongly recommended that Music Majors take this course concurrently with MUS107 . This course must be passed with a grade of C or better in order to register for MUS132N . Three lecture hours per week. Offered every fall semester.
  • MUS 121 Women in Music History

    3 Credit(s) DI V HP


    This course will explore contributions of women in Western and non-Western art and popular music as well as obstacles they faced as composers, patrons and performers. The portrayal of women in opera and musical theater will also be explored. 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.

     

  • MUS 122 Ear Training I

    1 Credit(s)


    This course in ear training and sight singing includes interval and chord recognition, rhythmic studies, melodic dictation, and solfege. Required for all Music majors. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MUS132N . Course meets 150 minutes per week. Prerequisites: Required grade of C or better in MUS107  and MUS120 , or a passing grade on the fundamentals portion of the Music Theory Entrance Examination.

     

  • MUS 123 World Music Skills Class

    3 Credit(s) CEA WC
    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.
  • MUS 125 Instrumental Music Skills Class

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 126 Applied Music for Music Minors

    1 Credit(s)
    This course provides private study of music on an instrument or voice that includes the development of proper technique,repertoire and other issues related to music 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. Opportunities for student recital performance may be available. May be repeated for credit. Total of credits in applied music may not exceed three credits. Applied Music credits may be substituted for the skills requirement in the Music Minor.  MUS 126 may not be substituted for the applied music requirement in the Music Major.  Open to Music Minors only. One half hour of applied music instruction per week totaling seven hours per semester.
    Prerequisites:  For Music Minors only or permission of Department Chairperson.
  • MUS 130 Introduction to Music Therapy

    3 Credit(s) CS
    Introduction to Music Therapy investigates how music can be used to help create positive change in individual physical and emotional health, as well as in society at large. The course provides a historical, theoretical, and clinical basis for defining and understanding music therapy. Various models and approaches to music therapy will be described and applications with different clinical populations will be explored. No music or therapeutic experience is required for enrollment in this course.
  • 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. It is strongly encouraged that this course be taken concurrently with MUS122. Offered every spring semester.
    Prerequisite: Required grade of C or better in MUS107  and MUS120 , or a passing grade on fundamentals portion of the Music Theory Entrance Examination.
  • MUS 135 University Band

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 136N Guitar Class I

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 140 University Wind Ensemble

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • 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 to Music Majors only.
  • 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 to Music Majors only.
  • MUS 150 Concert Band

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • 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 to Music Majors only.
  • MUS 154 Foundations Jazz Ensemble

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 156 Jazz Band

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 160 University Chorus

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • 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 to Music Majors only.
  • MUS 165 Chamber Singers

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 170 Altavoce Treble Chorus

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    This vocal ensemble rehearses and performs a variety of repertoire in the SSA, treble range. Open and welcome to all students. No audition required. 150 minutes of rehearsal each week with performances each semester. Extra evening hours and a gender non-specific dress code are required for performances. May be used to satisfy an ensemble credit for music majors and music minors. Course may be repeated for credit.
  • MUS 175 Chamber Orchestra

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 180 Small Music Ensembles

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    A performance organization of small music ensembles that engages in a variety of music-making activities, including rehearsal,composition, collaboration, and performance.  The various types of ensembles may include guitar, bass, hand bell, percussion, piano, electronic instruments, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings, or any combination. Ensemble placements may be changed by Instructor after consultation with student. Each small ensemble will have a faculty mentor assigned by the Instructor of Record. Minimum of one rehearsal per week in an assigned ensemble with additional rehearsals expected by members of each ensemble. 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. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:  MUS205N
  • MUS 182 Handbell Ensemble

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 185 World Music Ensemble

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 192 Computing For Musicians

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 195 Percussion Ensemble

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 198 Guitar Ensemble

    1 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 201 Music Industry I

    3 Credit(s) CS
    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.
  • MUS 204 Voice Class

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 205N Teaching Music to Children

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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
  • MUS 206N Piano Class II

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • MUS 219 Songwriting

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • MUS 220 Recording Production I

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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 .
  • MUS 221 Critical Listening

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will focus on aural analysis of music recordings.  Students will look in depth at the process of reverse engineering a musical recording for production technique as well as applying these techniques towards current music production. The class also looks at how the production process influences music aesthetics and musical message.  Three lecture hours per week.
    Prerequisite: MUS 120  or permission of department chairperson.
  • 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. Offered every fall semester.  Prerequisite: Required grade of C or better in MUS132N and MUS122 or passing grade on the Music Theory Placement Examination.
  • MUS 233 Ear Training II

    1 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of MUS122  Ear Training I. This course will continue training in interval and chord recognition, rhythmic studies, melodic dictation, and solfege.  Required for all Music majors. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MUS232N  and MUS270N .  Course meets 150 minutes per week.  Prerequisite: Required grade of C or better in   and MUS122 .
  • MUS 236 Guitar Class II

    3 Credit(s) CEA
    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.
  • 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 to Music Majors only. Prerequisite: MUS141  
  • 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.
  • 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 to Music Majors only. Prerequisite:  .
  • 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 to Music Majors only. Prerequisite:  .
  • 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 to Music Majors only. Prerequisite: MUS161 .
  • MUS 270N Music Literature to 1780

    3 Credit(s) WII
    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 and fulfills the W-II requirement.  Prerequisite: WI Course and  MUS 132N  or permission of Department Chairperson.
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