A Mus 325 Introduction to Electronic Music (3)
Integrated approach to the techniques,
theories and aesthetics of electronic music,
including basic electronics and acoustics,
with emphasis on instructing the student to
use a synthesizer. Prerequisite(s): one 100-
or 200-level music course or permission of
instructor.
A Mus 326 (formerly A Mus 427) Creative Work in Electronic Music (3)
Analog and digital techniques and concepts in
electronic music and related fields, with
emphasis on evaluation and discussion of
creative work produced by students in the
electronic music studios. May be repeated for
a total of 12 credits; only one of A Mus 326
or 425 may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 325 and permission of
instructor.
A Mus 327 Computer Applications in Music I (formerly A Mus 254) (3)
The course will provide students with
practical experience employing computers in
basic musical applications such as notation,
sound design and audio editing. Students will
be expected to become familiar with the MIDI
studio and with four software packages:
Finale, Nightingale, Overture, Digital
Performer and Sound Tools. Enrollment will be
limited to twelve students per term in order
to give students ample opportunity to work in
the music technology lab. Only one of A Mus
227, A Mus 327 and the former A Mus 254 may
be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):A Mus
140 and corerequisites 141 and 165, if
necessary.
A Mus 328 Computer Applications in Music II (formerly A Mus 354) (3)
This course will provide students with an
opportunity for advanced work with several
computer applications currently in use for
sound design, algorithmic problem solving,
and audio editing. These applications include
Metasynth, Cloud Generator, Sound Hack and
Max. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 227 or 327 (or
former 254) and/or permission of instructor.
A Mus 420 (formerly A Mus 424) Composition II (3)
Individualized instruction in musical
composition to develop technical skills in
creative expression. Limited to department
majors in composition. May be repeated for a
total of 12 credits; only one of A Mus 322 or
420 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
A Mus 320 or 321.
A Mus 425 Seminar in Electronic Music (3)
A continuation of studies initiated in A Mus
325, with focus on advanced techniques and
applications of current software and
hardware. Limited to departmental majors in
composition and music technology. Only one of
A Mus 326 or A Mus 425 may be taken for
credit. May be repeated for a total of 12
credits.
Music History and Literature
A Mus 230L Music History I (3)
General Education: HA
Intensive study of the music of Western
civilization from antiquity to the mid-18th
century. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 143. Offered
fall semester only.
A Mus 231L Music History II (3)
General Education: HA
Intensive study of the music of Western
civilization from the mid-18th century to the
present. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L. Offered
spring semester only.
A Mus 334L Survey of American Music (3)
General Education: HA
A historical survey of American music, from
its roots in the early 17th century to
contemporary times. Only one of A Mus 214L
and 334L may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142.
A Mus 338L Survey of Opera (3)
General Education: HA
An introduction to the forms and conventions
of musical dramas. Selected works from its
Florentine beginning through the 20th
century. Video presentations and live
performances will be arranged when possible.
Only one of A Mus 208L and 338L may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142 and
music major.
A Mus 432Z Music of the Baroque Period (3)
General Education: WI
Study of the music of the period,
approximately 1600-1750, from the invention
of opera through the works of J. S. Bach and
Handel. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L.
A Mus 433Z Music of the Classical and Romantic Periods (3)
General Education: WI
Intensive study of the music and the
composers of these periods, emphasizing the
various forms of genres. The music from J. S.
Bach's sons and Gluck to the symphonic works
of Brahms, Mahler, and Richard Strauss. May
not be taken for credit by students with
credit for A Mus 434Z. Prerequisite(s): A Mus
230L and 231L.
A Mus 435Z Music of the 20th Century (3)
General Education: WI
Identifying and examining the major musical
genres of the century, the literature of the
principal media and the masterworks, as well
as the influence of electronic instruments
and sound, and non-Western music.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 230L and 231L.
A Mus 436 Music Since 1950 (3)
The literature, aesthetics and techniques of
contemporary music for instruments, voices
and electronic media. Prerequisite(s): A Mus
230L and 231L.
Music Theory
A Mus 140 Theory 1 (3)
An examination of fundamental materials basic
to tonal music including chord structures
harmonic function, nonharmonic tones and
simple part-writing. Concepts are coordinated
with the content of A Mus 141. A Mus 140 and
A Mus 110 may not be taken concurrently.
Corequisite(s): A Mus 141 and, if necessary,
165 or 166. Prerequisite(s): ability to read
music and a satisfactory score on the
departmental aptitude exam given during the
first scheduled class meeting. Offered fall
semester only.
A Mus 141 Sight-Singing and Dictation I (2)
Development of musicianship through intensive
drill in aural perception and music reading.
Corequisite(s): A Mus 140 and 165 or 166, if
necessary. Prerequisite(s): ability to read
music and a satisfactory score on the
departmental aptitude exam given during the
first scheduled class meeting. Offered fall
semester only.
A Mus 142 Theory II (3)
Study of nonharmonic tones, continued study
of harmonic structures through secondary
chords, mode mixture chords, and modulation,
as well as elementary form. Prerequisite(s):
A Mus 140 and 141. Corerequisites: A Mus 143
and 166, if necessary.
A Mus 143 Sight-Singing and Dictation II (2)
Continued drill in aural perception and music
reading. Corequisite: A Mus 142 and A Mus
166. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 140 and 141.
Offered spring semester only.
A Mus 240 Theory III (3)
Advanced study of chromatic harmony,
elementary counterpoint and larger forms.
Sight-singing, dictation and keyboard drill
coordinated with course content.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142 and 143 with a
grade of C- or higher. Offered fall semester
only.
A Mus 242 Theory IV (3)
Continued advanced study of harmonic, melodic
and formal structures with an emphasis on
20th-century practices. Sight-singing,
dictation and keyboard drill coordinated with
course content. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 240.
Offered spring semester only.
A Mus 350 Orchestration I (3)
Basic instrumental techniques, principles of
orchestration and scoring for various
instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite(s):
A Mus 142.
A Mus 352 Tonal Counterpoint (3)
The art of combining musical lines in a tonal
idiom. Analysis of models from the literature
of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142.
A Mus 455 Form and Analysis of Tonal Music (3)
Analysis of selected works of instrumental
and vocal literature and their compositional
techniques, with emphasis on the important
formal types. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 240.
Performance Classes
A Mus 360 Conducting I (3)
Introduction to the elements of conducting,
including score-reading, baton technique and
aural perception. Emphasizes choral and
orchestral literature of the 18th and 19th
centuries. Concurrent participation in a
university ensemble is required.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 142 or permission of
instructor.
A Mus 361 Conducting II (Choral) (3)
Individual instruction in conducting. Further
study of baton technique, rehearsal
techniques, ensemble vocal techniques, and
score study, covering literature of a broad
spectrum but emphasizing the literature
performed by department ensembles. Concurrent
enrollment in an appropriate ensemble is
required. Conducting and/or assisting with an
ensemble may be part of a student's work.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 360; A Mus 242 or
concurrent enrollment therein; A Mus 270 or
concurrent enrollment therein; and permission
of instructor.
A Mus 362 Conducting II (Instrumental) (3)
Individual instruction in conducting. Further
study of baton techniques, rehearsal
techniques, ensemble instrumental techniques,
and score study, covering literature of a
broad spectrum but emphasizing the literature
performed by departmental ensembles.
Concurrent enrollment in an appropriate
ensemble is required. Conducting and/or
assisting with an ensemble may be part of the
student's work. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 360;
A Mus 242 or concurrent enrollment therein;
A Mus 270 or concurrent enrollment therein;
and permission of instructor.
A Mus 373 String Instruments I (3)
Performance on the string instruments. Course
includes the basic techniques and the
fundamental problems involved in playing and
teaching the violin, viola, cello and
contrabass. Open to all students who can read
music. Prerequisite(s): permission of
instructor.
A Mus 461 Conducting III (Choral) (3)
Advanced individual instruction in choral
conducting. Further study of the areas
defined in A Mus 361. Concurrent enrollment
in an appropriate ensemble is required.
Students at this level will be expected to
function as assistant conductors of an
ensemble. Normally, students will give a
conducting recital at the end of their senior
year, or participate as conductor in recitals
several times over the year. Prerequisite(s):
A Mus 361 at B- or better; concurrent
enrollment in an appropriate ensemble; and
permission of instructor
A Mus 462 Conducting III (Instrumental) (3)
Advanced individual instruction in
instrumental conducting. Further study of the
areas defined in A Mus 362. Concurrent
enrollment in an appropriate ensemble is
required. Students at this level will be
expected to function as assistant conductors
of an ensemble. Normally, students will give
a conducting recital at the end of their
senior year, or participate as conductor in
recitals several times over the year.
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 362 at B- or better;
concurrent enrollment in an appropriate
ensemble; and permission of instructor.
Performance Study
The study of keyboard, voice or orchestral
instruments. Functional Piano is limited to
students enrolled in the music theory core
courses (majors or minors) who have not
satisfied the piano competency requirement.
Secondary Performance Study is available for
majors or minors and students in performing
ensembles when funding or scheduling permits.
Major Performance Study is limited to music
majors accepted into the Departmental Program
in Performance. Both Major and Secondary
Performance Study require concurrent
enrollment in an appropriate performing
ensemble (keyboard & guitarists excepted) and
permission of the instructor and the
department chair.
A Mus 165 Functional Piano I (1)
Corequisite: A Mus 140.
A Mus 166 Functional Piano II (1)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 165 or permission of
instructor.
A Mus 170 Secondary Performance (1)
May be repeated for credit.
A Mus 270 Secondary Performance (3)
May be repeated for credit.
A Mus 178 Major Performance Study I (3)
A Mus 179 Major Performance Study II (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 178.
A Mus 278 Major Performance Study III (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 179.
A Mus 279 Major Performance Study IV (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 278.
A Mus 378 Major Performance Study V (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 279.
A Mus 379 Major Performance Study VI (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 378.
A Mus 478 Major Performance Study VII (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 379.
A Mus 479 Major Performance Study VIII (3)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 478.
Performance study is available in the
following subject areas: piano, harpsichord,
guitar, organ, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet,
bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone,
tuba, percussion, harp, viola, violin,
violoncello and string bass.
Performing Ensembles
Open to all students by audition except where
noted otherwise. May be repeated for credit.
A Mus 180 Chamber Ensembles (1)
A Mus 182 University Percussion Ensemble (1)
A Mus 183 Pep Band (1) S/U graded.
A Mus 184 University Jazz Ensemble (1)
A Mus 185 University-Community Symphony Orchestra (1)
A Mus 186 University-Community Symphonic Band (1)
A Mus 187 University-Community Chorale (1) No audition required.
A Mus 287 University Chamber Singers (2)
A Mus 289 Electronic Music Ensemble (1)
Prerequisite(s): A Mus 325 or permission of
instructor. S/U graded.
Additional Course Areas
A Mus 193 Introduction to the Music Industry (formerly A Mus 195) (3)
To explore the music industry in America
today including its creative, legal and
business components. To study the impact this
industry has had on the society in which we
live. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 140 and 141 or
permission of instructor.
A Mus 295 An Introduction to Audio Recording (3)
An introduction to the basic equipment and
techniques commonly used for audio recording.
The course will discuss the proper
application and usage of equipment. The
student will gain an understanding of studio
procedures and protocol through hands on
experience dealing with actual recording
projects. Emphasis will be placed on studio
production for both the music and television
industries. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 140, A Mus
193, corequisite(s): A Mus 141, A Mus 165,
and/or permission of instructor. Due to space
and equipment limitations, class size will be
limited to 10 students. Preference will be
given to declared music majors.
A Mus 298 Introduction to Piano Technology (3)
An introduction to the history, design and
servicing of upright and grand pianos. The
course will also deal with the history and
musical evolution of the piano as well as the
mechanical and artistic aspects of this
instrument. Prerequisite(s): A Mus 110 or
A Mus 140, or permission from the instructor.
A Mus 315 (= A Thr 315) Arts Management (3)
An overview of the conceptual and practical
management structures and systems in
professional, not-for-profit arts and
cultural organizations. The course focuses on
areas of prime importance to the arts
manager: organizational structure, planning,
board/staff leadership, programming and
budgeting. Term project required. Only one of
A Mus 315 and A Thr 315 may be taken for
credit. Prerequisite(s): permission of
instructor.
A Mus 398 Special Topics in Music (1-4)
Studies in special interest areas. Topics are
announced in the schedule of classes. May be
repeated for credit with change in topic.
Prerequisite(s): music major and permission
of department chair.
A Mus 490 Internship in Music (3)
Opportunities for qualified individual
students for training in an internship
capacity with respected professional
organizations. Students write an internship
report under the direction of a faculty
member. May be repeated for credit to a
maximum of 12 credits provided the internship
offers different learning and training.
Prerequisite(s): music major and permission
of department chair. S/U graded.
A Mus 497 Independent Study (1-4)
Intensive study in areas of specific interest
to the music major. This restricted offering
represents a culmination of concentration in
one of the designated programs and serves as
a basis for further study at the graduate
level. The project report is completed under
the direction of a staff member. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s):
permission of department chair.
