MUS 0-- - MUS LOWER DIVISION
1.000 TO 10.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 001 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC I
Fundamentals of basic theory, notation and nomenclature; introduction to writing skills and analysis.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 002 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC I
Correlated sight singing and aural perception skills.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 003 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC II
Introduction to part-writing and continuation of analytic skills. The writing and analysis of relatively short exercises in the style of the common practice period are introduced. Prereq.: MUS 1.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 004 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC II
Correlated sight singing and aural perception skills. Prereq.: MUS 2.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 005 - INTRO TO MUSIC LITERATURE
Study of music literature through perceptive listening; significant forms and styles of music of Western civilization from antiquity to the present. Students develop the ability to identify these forms and styles and articulate knowledgeable opinions. For first-year music majors and minors of any class standing.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 006 - PIANO LABORATORY I
Laboratory course for beginning piano students with appropriate elementary repertoire and theory content parallel to MUS 1 and MUS 2.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 007 - PIANO LABORATORY II
Continuation of MUS 6; laboratory course for piano students with appropriate elementary repertoire and theory content parallel to MUS 3 and 4. Prereq.: MUS 1 and MUS 6 or consent of instructor.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 008 - VOICE CLASS I
Training and use of the singing voice. Course covers vocal technique including breath management, resonance placement, efficient and healthy use of the voice registers, and range expansion; performance practice for the singing actor.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 009 - VOICE CLASS II
Continuation of Voice Class I with increased emphasis on both solo and small ensemble performance. Prereq.: MUS 8.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 010 - JAZZ HISTORY
The history of jazz music in America from its origins in New Orleans through the present. A strong emphasis is placed on listening and analysis to learn to identify artists, styles, and periods. Prereq.: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 1 or consent of instructor.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 011 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC
A study of the rudiments of music: pitch reading, rhythmic notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, basic aural skills. Designed for non-music majors.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Artistic Experience
MUS 012 - JAZZ THEORY/KEYBOARD
A study of the fundamentals of jazz theory and development of basic jazz keyboard skills. Prereq.: MUS 1 and MUS 6.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 015 - GENERAL MUSIC IN ELEM SCHOOLS
A contemporary approach to the musical needs and interests of elementary school children; designed to acquaint prespective classroom teachers with current music education best practice and methods of integrating musical experiences into the elementary classroom. Open to elementary general education majors only.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 021 - RECITALS
A required attendance course for all music majors.
0.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 030 - OBOE/BASSOON REED MAKING
Principles in the construction and adjustment of reeds. Required for all double reed students during the first semester of oboe or bassoon study in both the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education programs.
0.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 049 - PIANO LABORATORY III
Laboratory course for intermediate piano students with appropriate repertoire and theory content parallel to MUS 51 and 52. Prereq.: MUS 3 and MUS 7 or consent of instructor.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 050 - PIANO LABORATORY IV
Continuation of MUS 49; laboratory course for intermediate piano students with appropriate repertoire and theory content parallel to MUS 53 and 54. Prereq.: MUS 49 and MUS 51 or consent of instructor.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 051 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC III
Study of the common practice period - 17th through 19th centuries; extensive written and analytic projects; study of musical structure through small forms. Prereq.: MUS 3.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 052 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC III
Correlated sight singing and aural perception skills. Prereq.: MUS 4.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 053 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV
An intensive study of music from the turn of the century to the present day, by means of extensive analysis and written projects. Prereq.: MUS 51.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Critical Thinking
MUS 054 - MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV
Correlated sight singing and aural perception skills. Prereq.: MUS 52.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 055 - JAZZ IMPROVISATION
A performance-based course, applying the theoretical concepts from Jazz Theory/Keyboard to the instrument. The major focus is learning to improvise on the blues and the ii-V-I progression. Prereq.: MUS 12.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 056 - JAZZ IMPROVISATION II
Continuation of study from Jazz Improvisation I, moving into altered harmonies, more contemporary scales, intervalic patterns, and compositions. Prereq.: MUS 55.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 057 - BASIC MIDI TECHNIQUES
An examination of fundamental MIDI applications that uses hands-on training to develop facility with current computer technology as it is used in music. After a study of important MIDI concepts, class members work extensively with notation and sequencing software, using it to control the various synthesizers and tone generators housed in the Drake MIDI Studio. Prereq.: MUS 3 or consent of instructor.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 058 - ADVANCED MIDI TECHNIQUES
Continuation of MUS 57. Class members explore advanced MIDI applications and equipment in their own compositions. Final project is giving a public performance. This course may be repeated. Prereq.: MUS 57.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 061 - STRING METHODS AND MATERIALS
Designed to give the student a thorough knowledge of the fundamental problems involved in teaching the string instruments; examination of teaching material. The student is required to attain a reasonable degree of proficiency as a player.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 062 - VOCAL METHODS AND MATERIALS
The development of singing skills and the presentation of vocal performance techniques, teaching methods and materials to the instrumental/general music education student. Required for students in the BME program with instrumental emphasis.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 065 - HIGH BRASS METHODS & MATERIALS
Performance techniques, methods, and materials for trumpet and horn.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 066 - LOW BRASS METHODS & MATERIALS
Performance techniques, methods, and materials for trombone, baritone, and tuba.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 067 - SGL REED & FLUTE METHDS/MATRLS
Performance and teaching techniques, methods, and materials for flute, clarinet, and saxophone.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 068 - DOUBLE REED METHODS
Performance and teaching techniques, methods, and materials for oboe and bassoon.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 071 - PERCUSSION METHODS & MATERIALS
Performance techniques, methods, and materials for percussion.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 073 - MUSIC SINCE 1900
A survey of music from 1900 to the present. The myriad stylistic and performance traditions of music since the beginning of the 20th century will be examined through readings, recordings, and live performances by guest artists when possible. Not open to music majors.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Artistic Experience
MUS 075 - DICTION FOR SINGERS I
A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and English and Italian diction. Required for BM voice majors.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 076 - DICTION FOR SINGERS II
A review of the International Phonetic Alphabet and study of French and German diction. Required for BM voice majors. Prereq.: MUS 75 and first-year or sophomore standing.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 078 - INTRO TO JAZZ
A study of the major periods of jazz and an examination of the important personalities and social events contributing to the development of jazz. Emphasis will be on developing listening skills that will allow the student to cultivate a lifelomg appreciation of and interest in, America's Classical Music-Jazz. This course is designes for students in all majors except for Music Majors. May not be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Church Music; Musice w/Business emphasis; Music Education; Musice Performance; Music; Piano Pedagogy
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Artistic Experience
MUS 080 - MUSIC IN WESTERN CULTURE
Introduction to the literature and terminology of classical music. Class time is spent studying the background and construction of works and hearing them in live performances and recordings. Designed for non-music majors. Crosslisted with FA 80.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Artistic Experience
MUS 081 - WORLD MUSIC FOR MUSIC MAJORS
This course is designed to familiarize students with music of the non-western world through an exploration of elements such as melody, rhythm, timbre, musical structure, and social function. Music from a variety of cultures is examined, including a mix of traditional and contemporary/ popular music of Africa, North America/African-America, Native America, India, Asia/Indonesia, East Asia/Japan, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. For Music Majors and Minors only.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Artistic Experience, International & Multicultural
MUS 082 - WORLD MUSIC - NON-MUSIC MAJORS
For Non-Music Majors. This course is designed to familiarize students with musci of the non-western world through an exploration of the elements such as melody, rhythm, timbre, musical structure and social function. Music from a variety of cultures is examined, including a mix of traditional and contemporary/popular music of Africa, North America/African-American, Native American, India, Asia/Indonesia, East Asia/Japan, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the MIddle East.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Artistic Experience, International & Multicultural
MUS 092 - ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS
Laboratory course intended to develop and improve keyboard skills of the Bachelor of Music applied major and piano pedagogy major in sight reading, transposition, harmonization, and improvisation. Prereq.: MUS 51 and 52.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 095 - MUSIC IN THE BAROQUE ERA
A study of music from the beginning of opera in the late 16th century to the age of Bach and Handel in the 18th century. Prereq: MUS 3, MUS 4, and MUS 5.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 096 - MUSIC IN THE CLASSICAL ERA
Music in the age of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Prereq.: MUS 3, MUS 4, and MUS 5.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 1-- - MUS UPPER DIVISION
1.000 TO 10.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Fine Arts College
Music Department
MUS 101 - CONTRAPUNTAL TECHNIQUES
A study of contrapuntal techniques of the late Baroque era. Written projects in the style to include works in two and three voices; analytic studies of the major forms. Prereq.: Music major; MUS 53 and MUS 54.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 102 - STRUCTURE AND DESIGN
Musical structure from 1750 to the present. A detailed study of large forms. Analytic projects further develop linear reduction techniques as well as analytic processes to deal with neoclassicism, pre- and post-serial atonality, and similar 20th-century compositional devices. Prereq.: MUS 53 and MUS 54.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 104 - ORCHESTRATION
A study of the ranges, transpositions, and characteristics of string, wind, and percussion instruments with written projects for small instrumental ensembles.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 106 - SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
Survey of symphonic literature as well as smaller instrumental ensembles from the Baroque era through the 20th century. Attention is given to the need of students to become familiar with repertoire featuring their own major instruments, plus their need to increase their familiarity with the standard repertoire in general.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 107 - ANALYSIS OF POST-TONAL MUSIC
Detailed study of representative post-tonal (20th- and 21st- century) compositions with emphasis on the prominent analytic approaches to the major composers and trends in composition; new notation and its realization in performance also are examined. Prereq.: Mus 53 and Mus 54.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 108 - COMPOSITION
Original compositions for the piano or small groups of instruments. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of eight credit hours. Prereq.: MUS 53 and MUS 54 or consent of instructor.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 109 - PIANO LITERATURE TO 1800
Study of piano literature in the active repertoire from the Baroque to the Classical eras. Designed for the piano major. Offered alternate years.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 110 - PIANO LITERATURE 1800-PRESENT
Study of piano literature in the active repertoire from the Classical era to the present. Designed for the piano major. Offered alternate years.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 111 - MUSIC HISTORY I
The history of music in the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Prereq.: MUS 53 and MUS 54 or consent of instructor.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
Course Attributes:
Written Communication
MUS 112 - MUSIC HISTORY II
The history of music in the Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. Prereq.: MUS 53 and MUS 54 or consent of instructor.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 113 - PIANO STUDIO TEACH TECHNIQUES
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the techniques of teaching in a specialized field. Observation and class discussion are required. Designed primarily for piano and piano pedagogy majors.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 114 - STUDIO TEACHING TECHNIQUES
A study of the special problems encountered in studio teaching. A discussion of educational methods and psychology as they may apply to the individual student. Designed primarily for the Bachelor of Music student.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 115 - PIANO STUDIO TEACH MATERIALS
For piano and piano pedagogy majors. The course is a continuance of MUS 113, with emphasis on selected methods and supplementary materials. Prereq.: MUS 113 or consent of instructor.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 116 - STRING LITERATURE
Study of the great solo and ensemble literature written for stringed instruments. Prereq.: MUS 114 or consent of instructor.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 117 - STUDENT TEACHING OF CLASSICAL PIANO
Practical application of class piano teaching, supervised by experienced studio teachers.
1.500 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 118 - STUDENT TEACHING OF PIANO
Practical application of private studio teaching, supervised by experienced studio teachers.
1.500 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 120 - HISTORY OF HYMNODY
The history from antiquity to the present, with emphasis on the four most significant areas of western hymnody: the plainsong hymn, the Lutheran chorale, the Genevan psalm, and the English hymn.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 121 - CONDUCTING FROM THE CONSOLE
A study in the problems and procedures of conducting from the keyboard, and a discussion of problems encountered in church service playing. Hymn-playing, improvisation and other skills essential for the church organist are included.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 122 - CHURCH MUSIC LITERATURE
Survey of the great sacred choral literature beginning with the Renaissance and continuing to the present day. Includes sight-reading and evaluation of choral literature and choice of appropriate music for the church year. Oratorio and cantata repertoire are also discussed.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 124 - HIST OF ORGAN CONST & DESIGN
The history of organ construction and design and the relationship between the organs of certain periods and the type of literature written for them. Information on how to plan for a new instrument and training in basic tuning and repairs.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 125 - CHANT & LITURGICS
This course is required by our accrediting agency for every church music program in the United States. It familiarizes the most important aspects of liturgy and chant, since all church music stems from these roots. We study the liturgies of all major Protestant denominations as well as the Roman Catholic Church.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 126 - ORGAN IMPROVISATION
Designed to train the organist in basic improvisation techniques, including the imitation of established styles of musical composition. Students are encouraged to develop their own improvisation styles.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 127 - SERVICE PLAYING
Techniques and procedures essential to the organist for effective musical leadership in the church. Includes both the playing of hymns and the liturgy of various denominations.
1.000 TO 2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 128 - CHURCH MUSIC WKSHP
Survey of the most recent developments in church music, with a complete survey of contemporary publications for the worship service. Specific techniques required for an effective ministry of music. Open to organists and choir directors.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 129 - CHURCH MUSIC PRACTICUM
A course in the planning and execution of music programs in the church, centering on the role and responsibilities of the director of music.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 130 - DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual problems, conferences, outside reading, research, and written reports.
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 133 - JAZZ ARRANGING/COMPOSITION
Arranging and composing for small and large jazz ensembles. Proper notation, voicing, ranges and various combinations of the instruments and sections are studied. All work is done using music notation software. Projects are performed and recorded by one of the Drake Jazz Ensembles. Prereq.: MUS 56.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 134 - MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUE
The organization, training, and music for marching bands in public schools. Precision marching techniques are emphasized, as well as traditional formation techniques. Arranging, instrumentation, charting, and drill techniques are covered.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 135 - LITERATURE FOR TCHING PIANO I
Sightreading of beginning to intermediate piano literature and methods, including analysis of learning problems encountered by students. Prereq.: MUS 115.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 136 - MARCHING BAND WORKSHOP
A workshop dealing with the organization and training of marching bands in public schools. Precision marching techniques are emphasized as well as traditional formation techniques. It covers elements of instrumentation, charting, drill techniques, and the "unit system" of marching.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 137 - CHORAL WORKSHOP
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 138 - LITURIG MUSIC WKSP
A workshop designed to study the liturgies of all denominations and the use of suitable music materials for the prescribed forms of worship.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 139 - ORGAN MASTER CLASS
Master classes in organ playing, covering the performance of the mainstream of organ literature. Classes are open to performers and auditors. Short research project required of those taking the course for credit.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 140 - VOCAL LITERATURE
A survey of the basic vocal repertoire and materials suitable for teaching and program building.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 142 - TEACHING PIANO II
Continuation of MUS 135. Prereq.: MUS 135 or consent of instructor.
1.000 TO 2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 143 - GUITAR ENSEMBLE
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 144 - JAZZ RECORDING TECHNIQUES
The study and practice of good sound recording techniques. Work on state-of-the-art ADAT 24-track recording equipment in an actual recording studio. Prereq.: MUS 133.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 145 - JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Rehearsal and performance of music written for the jazz ensemble. Open to students throughout the University. Membership is by audition. Does not substitute for MUS 148, 149, or 150. Three hours rehearsal per week.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 146 - TECHNIQUES IN JAZZ PERFORMANCE
A study of jazz in the secondary music program, including improvisation, style, arrangements, instrumentation and organization. Designed for the Bachelor of Music Education major.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 147 - ENSEMBLE WITH PIANO
Prereq.: Consent of instructor.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 148 - BAND
See "University Musical Organizations."
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 149 - DRAKE CHOIR
See "University Musical Organizations."
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 150 - ORCHESTRA
See "University Musical Organizations."
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 151 - MUSIC WORKSHOP
Selected topics.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 154 - VOCAL PEDAGOGY
A study of the physiological aspects of voice production with emphasis on the adolescent voice and procedures that help young singers gain control of the vocal mechanism. Required of Bachelor of Music voice majors and Bachelor of Music Education choral/general classroom emphasis majors.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
Music Department
MUS 155 - TECH JAZZ/SHOW CHOIR
The study of repertoire selection, teaching strategies, and management of successful jazz and show choirs. On-site observations of jazz and show choirs at the secondary level; weekly class meetings. Prereq.: Senior standing in the choral/general music education curriculum.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 156 - ELEM VOCAL-GEN MUS EDUC (K-6)
This course presents opportunities to become acquainted with contemporary approaches to teaching elementary school general music. The value, nature and substance of a meaningful musical education for all children will be investigated. Opportunities will be provided to explore, create, and practice appropriate teaching techniques. Open to music education majors only.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 158 - SECONDARY VOCAL-GEN MUSIC EDUC
A study of secondary vocal-general music education designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire practical strategies necessary for successful careers teaching in secondary choral programs. Emphasis is on recruitment and retention of choir members, instructional planning; administrative responsibilities; and adolescent personality and musical behaviors. Course activities are structured around readings and discussions, public school observations and clinical teaching experiences.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 159 - INSTR PERFOR IN ELEM & SEC SCH
A study of the organizational structure and rehearsal techniques of the elementary and secondary school instrumental program. Topics include methods and materials, literature, administrative procedures, rehearsal structure, and educational ethics.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 160 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
Specialized study and/or discussion of selected topics in music. The course may focus on important historical, theoretical, educational, or performance issues, among others.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 161 - INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
Study of the many elements that are essential to successful conducting, including score reading, baton technique, and problems found in directing student groups. The class members themselves comprise the laboratory ensemble.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 162 - PLAN & ASSESSMENT MUSIC ED
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with traditional and alternative approaches to assessment within the context of unit and daily lesson planning in music education. Areas of emphasis include the vocabulary of assessment, the CMP model, the domains of learning and the National Standards for Music Education.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 163 - CHORAL CONDUCTING
Introduction to the fundamentals of conducting. The course focuses on the development of gestural technique, score prepraration, and baton and rehearsal techniques. A laboratory choir is used regularly for in-class conducting as well as the final conducting project. Laboratory performance sessions.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 164 - SURVY ORCH INSTR CHORAL/GEN ED
This course is designed to provide an overview of orchestral instruments to students majoring in choral/general music education.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 165 - PROFESSNL INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC
A cooperative, supervised work experience that provides training in a field related to the student's major. The amount of credit earned is related to the time devoted to the project. Prereq.: Junior or senior music/music business major. Other music majors may enroll but may not use the credit towards graduation requirements.
3.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 166 - ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING
Continuation of MUS 163, which is prerequisite to this course. The course is designed to refine the student's skills in conducting technique, score preparation, rehearsal technique and repertoire selection. The course focuses on the role of the conductor in rehearsal and performance, repertoire of the Renaissance through the 20th century, and the development of choral tone. Prereq.: MUS 163.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 167 - JUNIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR
The study of bibliographical procedures in preparation for writing the senior thesis.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study
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MUS 168 - SENIOR THESIS
The supervised writing of a substantial scholarly paper reflecting the current state of research in the chosen area of study.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study
Arts & Sciences College
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MUS 169 - OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP
The techniques of the musical theatre, consisting of lectures, exercises, musical and dramatic study of operatic scenes, and actual performances of complete works. Prereq.: Consent of instructor. Audition is required before registration.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 170 - PIANO
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 171 - VOICE
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 172 - ORGAN
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 173 - VIOLIN
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 174 - CELLO
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 175 - TRUMPET
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 176 - FLUTE
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 177 - PERCUSSION
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 178 - CLARINET
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 179 - OBOE
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 180 - HARPSICHORD
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 181 - CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Performance of the music literature for any or all combinations of keyboard, wind, string and percussion instruments and/or voice. Public performance possible but not required. Prereq.: Consent of instructor.
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 182 - VIOLA
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 183 - JAZZ PIANO
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 184 - JAZZ BASS
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 185 - BASSOON
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 186 - SAXOPHONE
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 187 - FRENCH HORN
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 188 - TROMBONE
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 189 - EUPHONIUM
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 190 - HARP
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 191 - TUBA
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 193 - STRING BASS
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 194 - CLASSICAL GUITAR
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 195 - MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Intensive study and survey of music methods and materials that affect the modern character of music education in a changing curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of learning and teaching music and the use of teaching aids.
2.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Graduate, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 196 - JAZZ GUITAR
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 197 - JAZZ WIND
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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MUS 198 - JAZZ WIND INSTRUMNTS
1.000 Credit Hours
Levels: Non-Drake, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
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