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MU 110 - Band
Designed to provide every student who plays a musical instrument the opportunity to pursue his or her musical interests. A variety of musical literature will be provided as well as the opportunity to perform in concert both on campus and on tour.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-4)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Open to all students.
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MU 111 - Brass Ensemble
A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium. Literature from the Baroque period through the contemporary period will be studied and performed.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Enrollment in band required.
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MU 113 - String Ensemble
A survey, through performance, of the literature written for the medium. Literature from the baroque period through the contemporary period will be studied and performed.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Enrollment in symphony orchestra required.
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MU 116 - Accompanying
A course designed to provide ensemble and accompanying experience for piano students.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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MU 117 - Symphony Orchestra
Offered in conjunction with the San Juan Symphony Orchestra at no extra fee. This course provides an opportunity for the study and performance of major orchestral works. Two hours of rehearsal are held on Tuesday evenings and the third is arranged at the convenience of the instructor and students.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Open to all string students; wind and percussion students by audition only.
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MU 118 - Percussion Ensemble
A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Enrollment in band required.
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MU 119A - Jazz Ensemble Big Band
A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Enrollment in band is required.
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MU 119B - Jazz Ensemble Combo
A survey, through performance, of the literature written for this medium.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Enrollment in band is required.
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MU 123 - Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
The introduction to jazz improvisation course will focus on scale, melody, and chord studies and how they relate to a number of jazz standards. Implications of chord symbols and appropriate scale forms are developed.
Credits: 1
Repeatable: This course is repeatable once for credit.
Notes:
Ability to read music and/or chord symbols is required.
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MU 128 - Theory and Musicianship I
A course in basic musicianship designed to teach aural, analytical, and compositional skills. Daily sight-singing and ear-training activities will supplement study of scales, key, modes, triads, melody, tonality, cadences, functional harmony, and basic four-part writing including figured bass.
Credits: 5
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (5-0)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Music major or minor
Notes:
Theory Placement Examination is required for admission.
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MU 129 - Theory and Musicianship II
Continuation of Theory and Musicianship I, expanded to include non-harmonic tones, dominant sevenths, secondary dominants, and modulation. Formal analysis will include binary, ternary, rondo, theme and variations, chaconne/passacaglia, fugue, and sonata-allegro.
Credits: 5
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (5-0)
Prerequisites: MU 128 (minimum grade of C-)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Music major or minor
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MU 206 - Vocal Diction
This course is designed for vocal music students to learn IPA (international phonetic alphabet) and use it to improve English, Italian, French, and German pronunciations.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
Notes:
Students must be concurrently enrolled in MU 109B AND MU 209B AND MU 309B OR MU 409B .
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MU 209A - Applied Music - Piano
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209B - Applied Music - Voice
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209C - Applied Music - Brass
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209D - Applied Music - Woodwind
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209E - Applied Music - Percussion
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209F - Applied Music - String
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209G - Applied Music - Guitar
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209H - Applied Music - Organ
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 209J - Applied Music - Jazz
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 228 - Theory and Musicianship III
Extensive study of chromatically altered chords typical of the 19th century. Harmonic analysis, formal analysis, ear training, and compositions incorporating altered chords are primary emphases.
Credits: 5
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (5-0)
Prerequisites: MU 129 (minimum grade of C-)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Music major or minor
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MU 229 - Theory and Musicianship IV
Exploration of 20th century theoretical and compositional techniques. Examples will include derivatives from the end of the 19th century, nationalist influences, and serial and aleatoric music, extended techniques, and electronic music.
Credits: 5
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (5-0)
Prerequisites: MU 228 (minimum grade of C-)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Music major or minor
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MU 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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MU 300 - Men’s Choir
A survey, through performance, of the literature for male vocal ensemble.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Enrollment in Concert Choir required.
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MU 305 - Concert Choir
Thorough study and performance of larger choral compositions.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as: soloists, section leaders, conductor/managers, or accompanists.
Open to all students.
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MU 309A - Applied Music - Piano
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309B - Applied Music - Voice
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309C - Applied Music - Brass
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309D - Applied Music - Woodwind
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309E - Applied Music - Percussion
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309F - Applied Music - String
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309G - Applied Music - Guitar
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309H - Applied Music - Organ
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 309J - Applied Music - Jazz
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 310 - Band
Designed to provide every student who plays an instrument the opportunity to pursue his or her musical interests. A variety of musical literature will be provided as well as the opportunity to perform in concert both on campus and on tour.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-4)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as soloists, section leaders, or conductor/managers.
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MU 312Q - Woodwind Ensemble - Flute
A survey, through performance, of the literature composed for woodwind instruments from the Renaissance through avant-garde schools of composition.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
May include the use of ancient instruments where applicable.
Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as: soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers.
Enrollment in band required.
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MU 312R - Woodwind Ensemble - Clarinet
A survey, through performance, of the literature composed for woodwind instruments from the Renaissance through avant-garde schools of composition.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
May include the use of ancient instruments where applicable.
Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as: soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers.
Enrollment in band required.
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MU 312S - Woodwind Quintet
A survey, through performance, of the literature composed for woodwind instruments from the Renaissance through avant-garde schools of composition.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
May include the use of ancient instruments where applicable.
Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as: soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers.
Enrollment in band required.
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MU 312T - Saxophone Quartet
A survey, through performance, of the literature composed for woodwind instruments from the Renaissance through avant-garde schools of composition.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
May include the use of ancient instruments where applicable.
Students are expected to take responsible roles in the ensemble such as: soloists, section leaders, or conductors/managers.
Enrollment in band required.
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MU 314 - Methods and Principles of Teaching Vocal Music
A course designed to provide music majors with contemporary teaching skills and techniques for secondary vocal/choral music, including vocal pedagogy, classroom management, rehearsal preparation, and audition and placement procedures.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes:
This course includes practicum experience.
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MU 315 - Methods and Principles of Teaching Instrumental Music
A course designed to provide music majors with contemporary teaching skills and techniques in the teaching of instrumental music in the public schools, including program development, classroom management, rehearsal preparation and use of audio/ visual materials.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes:
This course includes practicum experience.
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MU 323 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation
The advanced jazz improvisation course will focus on scale and chord studies and how they relate to a number of jazz standards. The class will listen and transcribe solos of famous artists to develop the language and facility, while increasing the student’s understanding of jazz and its history.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable 1 time for credit.
Notes:
Knowledge of major, minor, and dominant scales is required.
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MU 324 - Baroque Ensemble
A survey, through performance, of music written during the 17th and 18th centuries. Baroque performance practices will be studied through the performance of both instrumental and vocal repertoire. Special attention will be given to literature, style, ornamentation, improvisation, and basso continuo.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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MU 331 - Music History I
Study of the history of music from classical antiquity to 1750.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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MU 332 - Music History II
Study of the history of music from 1750 through the 21st century.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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MU 336 - Jazz History
An in-depth look at jazz history from its early roots in brass band, blues, classical and Dixieland to modern styles. Explores major jazz trends, and contributors to each style.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: MU 102 OR MU 129
Notes:
Extensive listening and analysis will be required to develop an understanding of improvisation techniques and harmonic trends.
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MU 342 - Topics in Music Business
Topics in Music Business will introduce students to the business aspects of the music industry including profit and non-profit arts organizations, grant writing, fund-raising, management, concert production, and the recording industry. Area arts professionals will be invited as guest lecturers. Students will create a mock organization and develop all aspects of the business for a final project.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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MU 343 - Technology and Music Industry
Student musicians will be made aware of current technology by receiving hands-on instruction in topics such as sound reinforcement, recording, editing, MIDI, composition tools, web development and computer teaching aids. The material will be approached from many points of view so that the students involved will become more adept at using music technology.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
Prerequisites: MU 229
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MU 349 - Conducting I
A course in basic instrumental and choral conducting including baton technique, score reading, and various cueing and rhythmic aspects concerned with ensemble control.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
Prerequisites: MU 129
Notes:
Piano proficiency requirement.
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MU 350 - Conducting II
Continuation of Conducting I. Conducting techniques in addition to directing larger musical scores and advanced techniques.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
Prerequisites: MU 349 (minimum grade of C-)
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MU 358 - Piano Pedagogy and Literature
Students will study method books, pedagogical philosophies, approaches to teaching various ages and levels, and the business of studio development. Thorough listening and score analysis will also be included.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
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MU 360 - Advanced Musicianship
This course is designed to improve listening, error detection, sight-reading and musicianship. Musicians must have a well-developed ear to study scores and teach. Each week the course will focus on an aspect of musicianship. Classes will include sight-reading, dictation, intervals, and strategies for listening. Special attention will be given to requirements for sophomore proficiency and admittance into student teaching.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
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MU 409A - Applied Music - Piano
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409B - Applied Music - Voice
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409C - Applied Music - Brass
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409D - Applied Music - Woodwind
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409E - Applied Music - Percussion
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409F - Applied Music - Strings
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409G - Applied Music - Guitar
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409H - Applied Music - Organ
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 409J - Applied Music - Jazz
Individual instruction scheduled, at the discretion of the instructor, either privately or in a small class.
Credits: 1-2
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
Notes:
The course is open to all students.
Students may register for two credit hours only with approval of the music faculty.
Two credit hours are required for a Performance Concentration.
Students who register for two credit hours will receive longer lessons in proportion to the amount of time spent in preparation.
Placement audition, enrollment in Band, Concert Choir, or Orchestra (the large ensemble appropriate to the applied area).
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MU 415 - Literature/Conversation: Writing About Music
The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of what constitutes literacy within the discipline of music, and to integrate critical analysis with writing and creative performance. Students will be required to read and discuss examples of scholarly writing that will include program notes, journal articles, grant proposals, and concert reviews. They will then be required to practice and refine their own writing skills using these formal models. The process will include multiple drafts and extensive feedback as well as individual guidance and instruction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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MU 423 - Orchestration
A technology-based course designed to equip Music majors with the skills and techniques necessary for arranging for instrumental ensembles.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-0)
Prerequisites: MU 229
Notes:
Piano proficiency requirement.
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MU 436 - Jazz Arranging
This course is designed for the student majoring in Jazz Studies. Specific arranging techniques for small combos and big band styles will be explored, culminating in live performance of student compositions.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
Prerequisites: MU 423
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MU 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced study and research in music and musical performance. The student will prepare and perform a senior recital approved by the applied area instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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MU 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chair and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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NAIS 100 - Fundamentals of Navajo Language I
A course in the basic fundamentals of the Navajo language, the course also uses the Rosetta Stone program.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Cross Listed: This course is the same as ML 100 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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NAIS 101 - Fundamentals of Navajo Language II
Continuation of Navajo I. This course will center on reading and writing of the Navajo language, the course also utilizes the Rosetta Stone program.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: ML 100 OR NAIS 100
Cross Listed: This course is the same as ML 101 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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NAIS 107 - Bala Sinem Choir
A performance study of Native American music. The ensemble performs at fall and winter commencements. Additional performances may be scheduled on and off campus at the discretion of the director.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Repeatable: Up to four credits will count for the NAIS major/minor.
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NAIS 123 - Native American History
This course introduces students to an overview of Native American history through major themes which include impact and responses to European conquest and colonization, removal and dispossession from traditional lands, treaty-making and federal Indian policy, termination and relocation, and the Red Power movement. U.S. imperialism is also explored through the inclusion of Kanaka Maoli and Alaska Natives histories.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: HI1
Notes:
It is recommended that students complete an Introductory Writing (CO1) course prior to taking a History (HI) Liberal Arts Core course.
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NAIS 176 - Native American Literature
This course is a survey of the contribution of Native American writers to American literature. Students will study Native writers within historic contexts and tribal worldviews.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Cross Listed: This course is the same as ENGL 176 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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NAIS 215 - Intertribal News Writing
Students will learn several different journalistic strategies and practice each one in various assignments. The coursework assigned will contribute to the Intertribal News online journal.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable twice for credit.
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NAIS 280 - Contemporary Issues of Native Nations
This course provides an overview of the current status of Native nations. Focusing on the modern experience, discussion topics may include: nation building, law and politics, lands and environment, education, visual arts, languages and literatures, health, social justice, business and economic development, treaties, the sacred, gender, sports, decolonization, and comparative tribal decision-making.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS3
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NAIS 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member in NAIS, or other faculty approved by the NAIS Coordinator. Topic and format must be approved by the coordinator and academic dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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NAIS 315 - Advanced Intertribal News Writing
This course guides students through the process of assessing news worthy topics, conducting research, and writing news reports while adhering to academic standards. The course focuses on research and news writing skills in Indian Country, culminating in a focused series of projects. Students will publish their writing and produce their own media for the Intertribal News online journal.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable up to 8 credits.
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NAIS 317 - Indigenous Peoples in Film and Media
This course examines the representations of indigenous peoples in film and media from an interdisciplinary and indigenous perspective. Using a thematic approach, the course will examine the reasons why and way how indigenous peoples are typically and atypically represented in film and media. The representations and cultural productions of indigenous peoples in New Zealand, Australia and Canada are also included.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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NAIS 323 - Indigenous History of the Southwest
This course is centered upon the experiences of indigenous peoples during centuries of relations with Native North America’s first imperial power, Spain. The course examines the Pueblo War of Independence, the histories of Ute, Diné and many other indigenous peoples’ experience with Spanish, Mexican, and American imperialism.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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NAIS 335 - Indigenous Studies: Topics
This advanced course in indigenous studies is intended to expose students to the broad geographical, cultural, historical, political, and economic aspects of the study of indigenous peoples of the world.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits, provided that the subject is different on each occasion
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NAIS 344 - Native American Oral Traditions
Oral traditions and histories continue to serve as a means of preserving the collective wisdom of indigenous nations and communities. Additionally, storytelling serves as a means of transmitting these oral narratives. This course focuses on ways in which various fields of study have approached documenting oral traditions and collaborated with indigenous nations and communities.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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