MUSI - Music

Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Recital attendance credit for Music majors/minors/teacher certification candidates. May be repeated for credit. Lab fee.

Instrumental ensemble performing at athletic events, parades, etc. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.

A 'hands-on' orientation to three major areas of music technology; computer assisted music notation; MIDI programming; and, digital recording techniques. Lab fee.

Study of music theory through development of analytical, critical listening skills, vocal technical exercises, and sight-singing using solfege system. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1331. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on Theory Placement Exam.

Continuation of MUSI 1131. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1332. Prerequisite: MUSI 1131.

A laboratory experience in a range of topics related to worship leadership. A weekly class meeting and active participation in worship ministry serve as primary components of this course. Prerequisite" Permission of Instructor.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching brass instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching trumpet and French horn.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching brass instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching trombone, baritone, and tuba.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching strings instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching percussion instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching timpani, snare drum, and various auxiliary percussion instruments.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching woodwind instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching clarinet and saxophone.

Pedagogical and practical study in understanding and teaching woodwind instruments to students. Instruction in performing and teaching flute, oboe, and bassoon.

Church Music ministry experience in a “field service” setting (paid or unpaid). Require­ments include field-based observation by church and faculty supervisors. May be repeated for credit.

Assignments in applied studio situations. Supervision by piano faculty. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.

A beginning group piano instruction experience. Two semesters of class piano may prepare students for the Applied Music Proficiency Examination in piano. Lab fee.

An intermediate group piano instruction experience. A continuation of MUSI 1215. Prerequisite: MUSI 1215 or permission of instructor. Lab fee.

Fundamentals of pronunciation of the English, Italian, and Latin languages. Phonetic study of texts of songs and/or choral works in these languages.

Fundamentals of pronunciation of the German and French languages. Phonetic study of texts of songs and/or arias in these languages. Prerequisite: MUSI 1219.

FOR NON-MAJORS ONLY. Beginning group piano instruction for non-music majors. No prior music background is required.

FOR NON-MAJORS ONLY. Intermediate group piano instruction for non-music majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 1315 or permission of class piano instructor.

(For non-majors only) Fundamentals of voice for beginning singers. Group sessions. Music reading ability is not a prerequisite. Lab fee.

Basic theoretical concepts and skills relating to the music of the common practice period. The course covers basic concepts of notation, melody, rhythm, harmony, and analysis, with an emphasis on harmonic structure and progression. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1131.

Continuation of MUSI 1331. Includes counterpoint, all diatonic triads and seventh chords, inversions, and non-chord tones and emphasizes four-voice part writing as a tool for learning melodic structure, principles of voice leading, and harmonic progression. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 1132.

(For non-majors only) A course designed to develop a deeper appreciation of music through the discovery of the design of melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and contrapuntal aspects of music. A study of the musical forms represented in the various periods of the history of Western Civilization.

Test in the format of the ExCET exam covering music theory, music history, and listening skills. Students are required to show mastery at the 71% or higher level.

Advanced, "hands-on" experience in MIDI programming, digital recording, and live sound reinforcement. Lab fee. Prerequisite: MUSI 1120.

Continuation of MUSI 1132. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2331. Prerequisite: MUSI 1132 and 1332.

Continuation of MUSI 2131. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2332. Prerequisite: MUSI 2131 and 2331.

Beginning skill development with the baton; conducting beat and metrical patterns; gestures of articulation and expression. Prerequisite: MUSI 2331 or permission of the instructor.

A required course for all music education majors, vocal and instrumental emphasis, which provides an overview of the total public school music program. Observation and clinical experiences in public school classrooms and performing groups will be required.

An orientation in the overall area of church music and the ministry through music. A survey of the multi-faceted use of religious music in various settings.

This course is an introduction to the art and discipline of musical composition. Emphasis is given to the creative processes through original works written for the smaller musical genres. The student is expected to compose several works through the course of the semester with attention being given to melodic and harmonic structures, formal organization, and appropriate instrumentation. Prerequisite: MUSI 1331.

This course is a continuation in the art and discipline of musical composition. Emphasis is given to the creative processes through original works written for the smaller musical genres. The student is expected to compose several works through the course of the semester with attention being given to melodican and harmonic structures, formal organization, and appropriate instrumentation. Prerequisite: MUSI 2311.

Continuation of MUSI 1332. Includes secondary dominant and leading tone chords, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, Neapolitan chords, and augmented 6^th chords, Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2131.

Continuation of MUSI 2331. Includes study of chromatic tonal harmony, late Romantic harmony, chromatic modulation, enharmonic reinterpretation, modes, exotic and synthetic scales, 20^th century harmonic vocabulary and techniques, set theory, 12-tonal theory, and aleatoric practices. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2132.

Practical experience in reading and creating chord charts, lead sheets, chord substitutions, reharmonizations, modulations, segues, introductions, and other popular or jazz-oriented improvisational techniques. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 2132. Prerequisites: MUSI 2131 and 2331.

A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from Gregorian chant up through the death of Bach.

A laboratory experience in a range of topics related to worship leadership. A weekly class meeting and active participation in worship ministry serve as primary components of this course. Prerequisite" Permission of Instructor.

Church Music ministry experience in a “field service” setting (paid or unpaid). Require­ments include field-based observation by church and faculty supervisors. May be repeated for credit.

Assignments in applied studio situations. Supervision by piano faculty. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.

An intensive study of the principles and practice of German and Italian diction as defined by current performance standards, including International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and poetic readings. Prerequisite: MUSI 1220 or permission of the instructor.

A study of playing in worship and other services (i.e. weddings, etc.) and of the use of the organ and/or piano in worship service. Discussion of service literature, hymn playing, and selecting new instruments for the church. Prerequisite: MUSI 2005 or equivalent. Permission of instructor.

FOR NON-MAJORS ONLY. Intermediate group piano instruction for non-music majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 1315 or permission of class piano instructor. Lab fee.

FOR NON-MAJOR ONLY Fundamentals of voice for beginning singers. Group sessions. Music reading ability in not a prerequisite. Lab fee.

A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from Gregorian chant up through the 17th century. Prerequisite: Music minors only.

A survey of the history, music literature, and compositional techniques and styles from the late Baroque to the Present.

An in-depth study of the history, literature, compositional techniques and styles of art music in the 20th Century.

An in-depth study of the history, literature, compositional techniques and styles of art music, folk, popular, and jazz idioms of the United States.

An in-depth study of the history, literature, compositional techniques and styles of opera.

A survey of the literature, compositional techniques, musical traditions and cultural contexts of the music not common to traditional western musical study.

A study of the basic essentials of music through the activities approach. Song singing, musical movement, playing simple melody and harmony instruments, keyboard experience, and creative expression.

Participation in music experiences for the lower- and upper-grade child. Song singing, dramatization, listening, rhythm instruments, keyboard experience, and creative expression. Prerequisite MUSI 2268.

A required course for the student majoring in music education that will provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and materials which will enable the structuring of musical learning experiences resulting in effective and successful teaching in the middle and high school music classroom. Observation and clinical experience in public school classrooms will be required. Prerequisite: MUSI 2268.

A comprehensive survey covering the vast choral output of major composers and style periods; literature suitable for school, church, and civic choruses. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

A comprehensive survey of Band and Orchestra literature of representative composers and style periods, suitable for use with school performing organizations. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

A practicum covering the theory and application of choral conducting, emphasizing performance and rehearsal techniques, programming strategies, score reading and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

A practicum covering the theory and application of instrumental conducting, emphasizing performance and rehearsal techniques, programming strategies, score reading and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 2265.

An overview of current instructional methods and materials for beginning and elementary piano students. Establishment and operation of a piano studio, including business procedures, student recruitment, and professional ethics will be studied. Class and private piano instruction will be discussed. Observations will be required.

A study of instructional materials and literature for intermediate and advanced piano students. Interpretation, technique, and musicianship will be discussed. Observations and supervised teaching of beginning piano students will be required. Regular conference with faculty. Prerequisite: MUSI 3375.

Piano Technology includes the study of tuning pianos both by ear and with the use of electronic tuner. Students learn the parts and mechanism by which the piano functions, minor repair of the piano, and will purchase basic tools and acquire hands-on experience tuning pianos. Prerequisite: MUSI 1332. Majors/minors only.

A study of the human vocal mechanism and a survey of teaching methods for individual and group voice instruction. Observations required.

Instrumental ensemble performing at athletic events, parades, etc. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.

An intensive study of the principles and practice of French diction as defined by current performance standards, including International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and poetic readings. Prerequisite: MUSI 1220 or permission of the instructor.

A historical survey of congregational music and Christian hymnody. Prerequisite: MUSI 2280 or permission or instructor.

Required of all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students seeking All-level music teacher certification in Music. Students must show mastery at 80% level or higher to receive completion credit. Must be taken before student teaching. Fee.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

A survey of the characteristics of standard orchestral instruments and of arranging for various combinations of instruments. Includes an analytical survey showing the evolution of forms and textures of representative works from various periods of music history. Prerequisite: MUSI2331: Music Theory III.

A comprehensive historical survey of piano music. Program building and examination of published scores are included.

A continuation of MUSI 4253.

Study of the concepts, materials and resources currently used in Christian worship; examines the use of standard and emerging popular music trends, styles, ensembles, and nomenclature. Prerequisite: MUSI 2280.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

This course examines music as a phenomenon of human behavior and psyche. Topics include auditory and musical perception, music cognition, creativity and aesthetic experience, listening styles and strategies, music and emotion, the social psychology of musical activities. In addition, the course will examine techniques and methodology for conducting research in music and will touch on aspects related to performance and music and the brain. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

A comprehensive historical survey of vocal music. Program building and examination of published scores are included.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

A seminar course for a specialized project under faculty supervision. By permission only.

A study of selected topics in Music. The topic will be announced prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Provides private voice instruction in the area of commercial music. The student will develop a healthy approach to commercial singing and become proficient in repertoire to be presented in a juried performance.

Provides private voice instruction in the area of commercial music. The student will develop a healthy approach to commercial singing and become proficient in repertoire to be presented in a juried performance.

The UMHB Brass Ensemble preforms chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trio, quartets, and quintets to a complete Brass Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble rangers from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.

The UMHB Woodwind Ensemble performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trios, quartets, and quintets to a complete woodwind choir. Repertoire for the Woodwind Ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.

The UMHB Worship Band is a laboratory ensemble designed to meet the needs of UMHB’s weekly Chapel and area churches. Repertoire for the ensemble covers all music suitable for today’s church service. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.  

The UMHB Percussion Ensemble comprises some of the finest percussion players from campus. Using the best literature, the Percussion Ensemble strives to give each work an interpretation that best represents the composer’s intent. Repertoire is selected to expose the performers to a wide range of music languages, as well as a variety of technical, intellectual, and aesthetic challenges, enhancing the development of the student-artist. Parts are rotated from piece to piece, giving many players solo opportunities and all performers a diversity of experiences.

The UMHB Trombone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from quartets to a complete Trombone Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.

The UMHB Saxophone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from duos, trips, quartets, and quintets to a complete saxophone choir. Repertoire for the Saxophone Choir ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or contact with instructor.

The study and performance of chamber music for classical guitar in an ensemble setting. Instruction is through weekly group coaching and will include at least one formal performance. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview with instructor.

Instrumental ensemble performing at athletic events, parades, etc. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.

A selected ensemble performing specialized opera, musical theater, and sacred vocal repertoire. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Audition. Corerequisite: MUSI 1197 (3197)

Mixed Voice choral ensemble performing standard sacred and secular repertoire.  Prerequisite:  Audition or interview with instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Female choral ensemble performing the significant sacred & secular repertoire written for women; featuring contemporary and traditional literature.  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Larger instrumental ensemble for string players.  May be repeated for credit.  Prerequisite:  Audition and interview with instructor.

A selected ensemble performing specialized choral literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:  Audition. Corequisite:  MUEN 1194 (3194).

A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature.  May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:  Audition.  Corequisite:  MUEN 1194 (3194).

Public performances each semester.  May be repeated for credit.  Prerequisite:  Audition or interview with instructor.

The study and performance of mixed-voice choral literature from various historical periods. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

Study and practice of two-piano literature for four hands and eight hands.  Open to students who have achieved intermediate grade level in piano.  May be repeated for credit.

Stage training and development with opportunities for solo or chorus roles in Fall and/or Spring operetta, opera, galas, or other musical productions. May be repeated for credit. Vocal Performance majors must register for this ensemble for eight semesters. Prerequisite: Audition.

Modern jazz ensemble that performs music of big band jazz, rock and latin styles.  Contemporary and traditional literature will be studied.  May be repeated for credit.  Prerequisite:  Audition.

The UMHB Brass Ensemble preforms chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trio, quartets, and quintets to a complete Brass Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble rangers from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.

The UMHB Woodwind Ensemble performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from trios, quartets, and quintets to a complete woodwind choir. Repertoire for the Woodwind Ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.

The UMHB Worship Band is a laboratory ensemble designed to meet the needs of UMHB’s weekly Chapel and area churches. Repertoire for the ensemble covers all music suitable for today’s church service. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.  

The UMHB Percussion Ensemble comprises some of the finest percussion players from campus. Using the best literature, the Percussion Ensemble strives to give each work an interpretation that best represents the composer’s intent. Repertoire is selected to expose the performers to a wide range of music languages, as well as a variety of technical, intellectual, and aesthetic challenges, enhancing the development of the student-artist. Parts are rotated from piece to piece, giving many players solo opportunities and all performers a diversity of experiences.

The UMHB Trombone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from quartets to a complete Trombone Choir. Repertoire for the ensemble ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or interview with instructor.

The UMHB Saxophone Choir performs chamber music in multiple configurations ranging from duos, trips, quartets, and quintets to a complete saxophone choir. Repertoire for the Saxophone Choir ranges from original literature to transcriptions of classical and popular music. Membership is open to all UMHB students by audition or contact with instructor.

The study and performance of chamber music for classical guitar in an ensemble setting. Instruction is through weekly group coaching and will include at least one formal performance. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview with instructor.

Instrumental ensemble performing at athletic events, parades, etc. Prerequisite: Audition or interview with instructor.

A selected ensemble performing specialized opera, musical theater, and sacred vocal repertoire. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Audition. Corerequisite: MUSI 1197 (3197)

Mixed Voice choral ensemble performing standard sacred and secular repertoire.  Prerequisite:  Audition or interview with instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Female choral ensemble performing the significant sacred & secular repertoire written for women; featuring contemporary and traditional literature.  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Larger instrumental ensemble for string players.  May be repeated for credit.  Prerequisite:  Audition and interview with instructor.

A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature.  May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:  Audition.  Corequisite:  MUEN 1194 (3194).

A select ensemble performing specialized choral literature.  May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:  Audition.  Corequisite:  MUEN 1194 (3194).

Public performances each semester.  May be repeated for credit.  Prerequisite:  Audition or interview with instructor.

The study and performance of mixed-voice choral literature from various historical periods. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

Study and practice of two-piano literature for four hands and eight hands. Open to students who have achieved intermediate grade level in piano. May be repeated for credit.

Stage training and development with opportunities for solo or chorus roles in Fall and/or Spring operetta, opera, galas, or other musical productions. May be repeated for credit. Vocal Performance majors must register for this ensemble for eight semesters. Prerequisite: Audition.

Modern jazz ensemble that performs music of big band jazz, rock and latin styles. Contemporary and traditional literature will be studied. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition.