Robert Elliot, D.M.A., Head
104 Performing Arts Center
Telephone 615-963-5341
Faculty: M. Crawford, T. Davis, O. Dismuke, C. Gafford, E. Graves, R. McDonald, D. Nettles, C. Perkey, G. Simpson, R. Todd.
General Statement: The objectives of this nationally accredited program are (1) to equip the music major with basic skills, techniques, pedagogical and technological concepts and perspectives needed to succeed as an artist, or teacher of music in K-12 schools; (2) to interpret, maintain and create the highest level of individual and group performance; and (3) to enhance the cultural and aesthetic climate for the general student by providing artistic experiences and a dynamic program of music education.
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Music Education with teacher certification. The minimum number of semester hours required for this degree is 128. The minimum number of semester hours required in Music courses is 60, apart from Music certification courses. Successful completion of the teacher certification program results in licensure to teach in grades K-12, either in vocal or instrumental music.
Programs with concentrations in commercial music and the liberal arts are also available. Both concentrations lead to the Bachelor of Science degree; they require 120 semester hours each. The concentrations in the liberal arts require two semesters of foreign language.
Accreditation: The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the official accrediting agency for schools of music in the United States . The teacher certification programs in Music are approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. In addition, the National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) has extended national accreditation to the teacher certification program of the University.
Departmental Requirements 60 Semester Hours for Bachelor of Science in Music degree
| ENGL 1010, 1020 | Freshman English I, II (minimum grade of C in each) |
6 |
| ENGL 2012-2322 | Sophomore Literature (one course) | 3 |
| HIST 2010, 2020 | American History I, II | 6 |
| MATH 1013 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| BIOL 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021 | Introductory Biology I, II and labs | 8 |
| ART 1010 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSC 1010 | Music Appreciation (minimum grade of C) |
3 |
| SOCI 2010 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| COMM 2200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ASOR 1002 | Orientation for Humanities Majors | 1 |
| (Teacher education students should take EDCI 1010.) | ||
| PSYC 2010 | General Psychology I | 3 |
Upper-level Admission
For admission into the upper-level program of the Music major, students must complete all of the requirements listed above under General Education Core. In addition, they must have removed all high school deficiencies, passed all required remedial/developmental courses, earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on college-level course work, and completed the Rising Junior Examination. They must also have earned at least a C in MUSC 1100, 1101, 1200, 1210, 1250, 1260, 3370, 3380, four semesters of the applied major, and four semesters of ensemble. (Commercial Music students do not take MUSC 3370).
Major Core
All music majors must take a minimum of 60 semester hours in the discipline, including MUSC 1100, 1101, 2100, 2101; 1200, 1210, 1250, 1260; 2200, 2210; 3020; 3050, 3060; 3110, 3120, 3130, 3140, 3150 (any four); 3370, 3380, 4200, 4220, 4300, 4510; eight semesters of applied voice or instrument for Liberal Arts and Commercial Music students, seven for Music Education students. Within the 60 hours, students with a concentration in instrumental music must take 7 hours from 0041 and 2010; students concentrating in vocal/piano music must take 7 hours of 3070. Teacher certification candidates must also take MUSC 3710, 3711 or 3712, and 4720. Music majors must earn at least a C in all Music courses used to satisfy departmental requirements.
Music majors must also meet these requirements:
1. Each student must declare a primary applied area of performance and must focus in this area for the equivalent of four years. He or she must present a recital in the senior year. Each student must perform at seminars and student recitals. For all students focusing in some instrument other than piano, it is expected that piano will be the secondary performance area. In most cases the choice of the primary applied area and curriculum is governed by the proficiency which the student has achieved prior to entering the University. A senior project is required of students in commercial music.
2. Each music major is required to participate in a primary ensemble: seven semesters for Music Education majors, eight semesters for Liberal Arts majors, and two semesters for Commercial Music majors. Membership is not limited to one ensemble, but instrumental students must participate in University Band, and vocal students must participate in University Choir.
Bachelor of Science in Music
with Teacher Certification
Students who seek teacher certification in Music must apply in writing for admission to the Teacher Education Program, located in the College of Education, usually at the end of the sophomore year. They must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative quality point average at the time of application and must pass the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Computer-Based Academic Skills Assessments Test (CBT). Students who have earned a 21 on the ACT, 22 on the Enhanced ACT, or a combined 990 on the verbal and mathematics portions of the SAT are exempt from the PPST and the CBT. Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program is a prerequisite to enrolling in all upper-level certification courses. Enhanced student teaching is required of all candidates for certification. Placement for enhanced student teaching is at both the elementary and secondary school levels. For a complete list of requirements for admission to and retention in the Teacher Education Program, see College of Education section.
It is mandatory that students confer with departmental advisors prior to registering each semester. The degree with teacher certification requires completion of the general education requirements, the above major core, plus the following courses.
| EDAD 4000 | Professional Rights & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDCI 2010 | History and Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDCI 3870 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDSE 3330 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDAD 4000 | Professional Rights & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDCI 4190 | Technology in the School | 2 |
| PSYC 2420 | Human Growth and Learning | 3 |
| PSYC 3120 | Measurement and Evaluation for the Classroom in the Public School | 3 |
| MUSC 3710 | Music Education | 3 |
| MUSC 3711 or MUSC 3712 | Vocal Methods or Instrumental Methods | 3 |
| EDCI 4705 | Educational Seminar, Secondary | 3 |
| MUSC 4724 | Enhanced Student Teaching | 9 |
Minor Requirements: A minimum of 18 semester hours including MUSC 1200, 1250, 3380, 3710; two hours of applied voice or instrument ensemble; MUSC 1210, 1260 or 3050-3060, or MUSC 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, or 3140; or four semesters of ensemble participation.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Music Education
Concentration in Instrumental Music
Licensure for Grades K-12
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 1100 | 1 | MUSC 1101 | 1 |
| * MUSC 1210 | 3 | MUSC 1211 | 3 |
| * MUSC 1250 | 1 | MUSC 1260 | 1 |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 | MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 |
| MUSC 1010 | 3 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| EDCI 1010 | 1 | ART 1010 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 |
*Students must pass the theory entrance examination or pass MUSC 1011 before enrolling in these classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2100 | 1 | MUSC 2101 | 1 |
| MUSC 2211 | 3 | MUSC 2212 | 3 |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| MUSC 3370 | 3 | MUSC 3380 | 3 |
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 | MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 |
| ENGL 2010-2014 (Choose 1) | 3 | EDCI 2010 | 3 |
| BIOL 1010, 1011 | 4 | BIOL 1020, 1021 | 4 |
| MATH 1013 | 3 | PSYC 2010 | 3 |
| 19 | 19 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3050 | 2 | MUSC 3060 | 2 |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| PSYC 2420 | 3 | MUSC 3120 | 1 |
| MUSC 3711 | 3 | MUSC 3713 | 3 |
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 | MUSC 3110-3150 (Techniques) | 1 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 |
| MUSC 4210 | 3 | EDCI 3870 | 3 |
| SOCI 2010 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 |
* Technique classes must be outside applied major.
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 4724 | 9 |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | EDCI 4705 | 3 |
| MUSC 4310 | 3 | ||
| MUSC 4510 | 2 | ||
| MUSC 3110-3150 (Techniques) | 2 | ||
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 | ||
| PSYC 3120 | 3 | ||
| EDCI 4190 | 2 | ||
| 14 | 12 |
*Technique classes must be outside applied major.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Music Education
Concentration in Voice or Piano
Licensure for Grades K-12
Suggested Four-year Plan
Piano majors must take 8 hours of piano; Voice majors must take 8 hours of voice. MUSC 3120-Vocal Techniques must be included in technique class choices for piano majors.
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| EDCI 1010 | 1 | MUSC 1101 | 1 |
| MUSC 1100 | 1 | MUSC 1401 | 1 |
| MUSC 1400 | 3 | MUSC 1211 | 3 |
| *MUSC 1210 | 1 | MUSC 1260 | 1 |
| *MUSC 1250 | 1 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| MUSC 1010 | 3 | ART 1010 | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 |
*Students must pass the theory entrance examination or pass MUS 1011 before enrolling in these classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2100 | 1 | MUSC 2101 | 1 |
| MUSC 2400 | 1 | MUSC 2401 | 1 |
| MUSC 2211 | 3 | MUSC 2212 | 3 |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| MUSC 3370 | 3 | MUSC 3380 | 3 |
| ENGL 2010-2014 (Choose 1) | 3 | EDCI 2010 | 3 |
| BIOL 1010, 1011 | 4 | BIOL 1020, 1021 | 4 |
| MATH 1013 | 3 | PSYC 2010 | 3 |
| 19 | 19 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 3100 or 3400 | 1 | MUSC 3101 or 3401 | 1 |
| MUSC 3020 | 1 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3050 | 2 | MUSC 3060 | 2 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| MUSC 3711 | 3 | MUSC 3110-3150 (Techniques) | 2 |
| MUSC 4210 | 3 | MUSC 3712 | 3 |
| PSYC 2420 | 3 | EDAD 3870 | 3 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | SOCI 2010 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 4100 or 4400 | 1 | MUSC 4720 | 9 |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | EDCI 4700 | 3 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | ||
| MUSC 3110-3150 (Techniques) | 2 | ||
| MUSC 4310 | 3 | ||
| MUSC 4510 | 2 | ||
| PSYC 3120 | 3 | ||
| EDCI 4190 | 2 | ||
| 14 | 12 |
*Technique classes must be outside applied major.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts
Concentration in Vocal or Piano Music
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 1100 | 1 | MUSC 1101 | 1 |
| * MUSC 1400 | 1 | MUSC 1401 | 1 |
| * MUSC 1210 | 3 | MUSC 1211 | 3 |
| MUSC 1250 | 1 | MUSC 1260 | 1 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| ASOR 1002 | 1 | MATH 1013 | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 |
*Students must pass the theory entrance examination or pass MUS 1011 before enrolling in these classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2100 | 1 | MUSC 2101 | 1 |
| MUSC 2211 | 3 | MUSC 2212 | 3 |
| MUSC 2400 | 1 | MUSC 2401 | 1 |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| MUSC 1010 | 3 | ART 1010 | 3 |
| ENGL 2010-2014 (Choose 1) | 3 | SOCI 2010 | 3 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | PSYC 2010 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
*Technique class must be outside applied major.
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3050 | 2 | MUSC 3060 | 2 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| MUSC 3370 | 3 | MUSC 3380 | 3 |
| MUSC 3400 | 1 | MUSC 3401 | 1 |
| MUSC 2350 | 3 | MUSC 3110-3150 (Techniques) | 2 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 | FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 |
| BIOL 1010, 1011 | 4 | BIOL1020, 1021 | 4 |
| 17 | 16 |
*Technique class must be outside applied major instrument.
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| MUSC 4210 | 3 | MUSC 4220 | 3 |
| MUSC 4400 | 1 | MUSC 4310 | 3 |
| MUSC 4522 | 3 | MUSC 4401 | 1 |
| *MUSC 3110-3150 (Techniques) | 2 | MUSC 4510 | 2 |
| ELECTIVE, LIB ARTS | 4 | LECTIVE, LIB ARTS | 3 |
| 14 | 13 |
*Technique classes must be outside applied major instrument.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts
Concentration in Instrumental Music
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 1100 | 1 | MUSC 1101 | 1 |
| * MUSC 1210 | 1 | MUSC 1211 | 3 |
| * MUSC 1250 | 3 | MUSC 1260 | 1 |
| * MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 | MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 |
| ASOR 1002 | 1 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | MATH 1013 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 |
*Students must pass the theory entrance examination or pass MUS 1011 before enrolling in these classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2100 | 1 | MUSC 2101 | 1 |
| MUSC 2211 | 3 | MUSC 2212 | 3 |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| MUSC 1010 | 3 | MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 |
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 | PSYC 2010 | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | 3 | SOCI 2010 | 3 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | ART 1010 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 3050 | 2 | MUSC 3060 | 2 |
| MUSC 3370 | 3 | MUSC 3380 | 3 |
| *MUSC 3310-3150 (Techniques) | 1 | VOCAL TECHNIQUE | 1 |
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 | MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 |
| BIOL 1010, 1011 | 4 | BIOL 1020, 1021 | 4 |
| FOREIGN LANUAGE | 3 | FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| MUSC 3020 | 0 | MUSC 3020 | 0 |
| MUSC 2350 | 3 | MUSC 4220 | 3 |
| MUSC 4210 | 3 | MUSC 4310 | 3 |
| MUSC 4520 | 3 | MUSC 4510 | 2 |
| MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 2 | MAJOR INSTRUMENT | 1 |
| *MUSC 3110-3150 (Techniques) | 1 | *MUSC 3110-3150 | 1 |
| ELECTIVES (Liberal Arts) | 3 | ELECTIVES (Liberal Arts) | 3 |
| 16 | 14 |
*Technique classes must be outside applied major.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Commercial Music
Concentration in Vocal or Piano Music
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 1100 | 1 | MUSC 1101 | 1 |
| * MUSC 1210 | 3 | MUSC 1211 | 3 |
| * MUSC 1250 | 1 | MUSC 1260 | 1 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| MUSC 1010 | 3 | ART 1010 | 3 |
| ASOR 1002 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 |
*Students must pass the theory entrance examination or pass MUS 1011 before enrolling in these classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2100 | 1 | MUSC 2101 | 1 |
| MUSC 2211 | 3 | MUSC 2212 | 3 |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | MUSC 2710 | 3 |
| MUSC 3070 | 1 | MUSC 2711 | 2 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | ||
| BIOL 1010, 1011 | 4 | BIOL 1020, 1021 | 4 |
| ENGL 2010-2014 (Choose 1) | 3 | MUSC 3070 | 1 |
| 14 | 16 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2350 | 3 | MUSC 3030 | 1 |
| MUSC 2610 | 3 | MUSC 3190 | 2 |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | MUSC 3380 | 3 |
| MUSC 3710 | 2 | MUSC 3610 | 3 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | PSYC 2010 | 3 |
| SOCI 2010 | 3 | MATH 1013 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | MUSC 3030 | 1 |
| MUSC 4011 | 3 | MUSC 4012 | 3 |
| MUSC 4310 | 3 | MUSC 4522 | 3 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| ELECTIVE (3000-4000 Level) | 6 | ELECTIVES (3000-4000 Level) | 4 |
| 14 | 13 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Commercial Music
Concentration in Instrumental Music
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 1100 | 1 | MUSC 1101 | 1 |
| * MUSC 1210 | 3 | MUSC 1211 | 3 |
| * MUSC 1250 | 1 | MUSC 1260 | 1 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| MUSC 1010 | 3 | ART 1010 | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| ASOR 1002 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 |
*Students must pass the theory entrance examination or pass MUSC 1011 before enrolling in these classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2100 | 1 | MUSC 2101 | 1 |
| MUSC 2211 | 3 | MUSC 2212 | 3 |
| MUSC 2010 | 1 | MUSC 2710 | 3 |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | MUSC 0041 | 1 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | ||
| BIOL 1010, 1011 | 4 | BIOL 1020, 1021 | 4 |
| ENGL 2010-2014 (Choose 1) | 3 | MUSC 2711 | 2 |
| 14 | 16 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 2350 | 3 | MUSC 3030 | 1 |
| MUSC 2610 | 3 | MUSC 3190 | 2 |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | MUSC 3380 | 3 |
| MUSC 3710 | 2 | MUSC 3610 | 3 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | PSYC 2010 | 3 |
| SOCI 2010 | 3 | MATH 1013 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| MUSC 3030 | 1 | MUSC 3030 | 1 |
| MUSC 4011 | 3 | MUSC 4012 | 3 |
| MUSC 4310 | 3 | MUSC 4522 | 3 |
| MAJOR APPLIED | 1 | MAJOR APPLIED | 1 |
| ELECTIVES (3000-4000 Level) | 6 | ELECTIVES (3000-4000 Level) | 5 |
| 14 | 13 |
Course Descriptions
(MUSC)
Applied Music Courses
Enrollment in all applied music courses is by permission of instructor only. The laboratory fees are for each semester. The stated periods are the number of times each week the student has an individual practice session with the instructor.
MUSC 1000, 1001 First-Year Percussion (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 10A, 10B). An intensive study of elements of percussion technique. Accent is on snare drum rudiments. One full-hour lesson or two half-hour lessons per week. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2000, 2001 Second-Year Percussion (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 20A, 20B). Continuation of percussion studies, with attention to bass drum and timpani. One full-hour lesson per week. Prerequisite: MUSC 1001. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3000, 3001 Third-Year Percussion (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 30A, 30B). Intermediate materials for percussionist. Review of all rudiments, introduction of solo and ensemble materials for percussion, attention to tuned percussion with instruments. One full-hour lesson per week. Prerequisite: MUSC 2001. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4000, 4001 Fourth-Year Percussion (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 40A, 40B). Advanced technique and literature for solo percussion instruments and percussion ensemble. Emphasis is on recital literature in preparation for Senior Recital. Prerequisite: MUSC 3001. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1100, 1101 First-Year Piano (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 11A, 11B). Some of the easier works of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and others whose works are of equivalent technical value, together with purely technical materials including all major and minor scales. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00. Both courses required of all Music majors.
MUSC 2100, 2101 Second-Year Piano (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 21A, 21B). Selected works of Bach and other composers. Prerequisite: MUSC 1101. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00. Both courses required of all Music majors.
MUSC 3100, 3101 Third-Year Piano (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 31A, 31B). Larger compositions and other exacting materials requiring excellent musicianship, skills, and techniques. Prerequisite: MUSC 2101. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4100, 4101 Fourth-Year Piano (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 41A, 41B). The study of advanced piano materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 3101. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1200, 1201 First-Year Organ (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 12A, 12B). Pedal studies, major and minor scales, legato studies, little preludes and fugues of Bach, trios by Stainer, Rheinberger, and others; selected books of Guilmant, Mendelssohn, and other reputable composers. Prerequisites: the highest non-credit level of piano and permission of instructor. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2200, 2201 Second-Year Organ (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 22A, 22B). Advanced pedal studies and scales. Prerequisites: MUSC 1201 and permission of instructor. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3200, 3201 Third-Year Organ (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 32A, 32B). A continuation of technical studies and major works, some from modern composers. Prerequisites: MUSC 2201 and permission of instructor. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4200, 4201 Fourth-Year Organ (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 42A, 42B). A continuation of Music 3201 with special emphasis on representative works from the various schools of composition, including twentieth-century composers. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: MUSC 3201 and permission of instructor. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1300, 1301 First-Year Violin (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 13A, 13B). Instruction with standard elementary violin or viola materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2300, 2301 Second-Year Violin (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 23A, 23B). Instruction with standard intermediate violin or viola materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 1301. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3300, 3301 Third-Year Violin (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 33A, 33B). Instruction with standard advanced violin or viola materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 2301. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4300, 4301 Fourth-Year Violin (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 43A, 43B). Advanced instruction with standard violin or viola materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 3301. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1400, 1401 First-Year Voice (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 14A, 14B). The study of breath control and voice placement in tone production. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2400, 2401 Second-Year Voice (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 24A, 24B). The study of voice drills in voice placement, intonation, breathing, phrasing, and diction. Prerequisite: MUSC 1400. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3400, 3401 Third-Year Voice (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 34A, 34B). Continuation of the study of drills, vocal techniques, and appropriate repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 2401. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4400, 4401 Fourth-Year Voice (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 44A, 44B). Advanced study of drills, vocal techniques, and appropriate repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 3401. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1500, 1501 First-Year Cornet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 15A, 15B). Instruction with standard elementary materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2500, 2501 Second-Year Cornet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 25A, 25B). The study of standard intermediate materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 1501. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3500, 3501 Third-Year Cornet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 35A, 35B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4500, 4501 Fourth-Year Cornet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 45A, 45B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1600, 1601 First-Year Trombone (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 16A, 16B). Instruction with standard elementary materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2600, 2601 Second-Year Trombone (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 26A, 26B). The study of standard intermediate materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 1601. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3600, 3601 Third-Year Trombone (1,1) (Formerly MUS 36A, 36B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: MUSC 2601. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4600, 4601 Fourth-Year Trombone (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 46A, 46B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: MUSC 3601. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1700, 1701 First-Year Clarinet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 17A, 17B). Instruction with standard elementary materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2700, 2701 Second-Year Clarinet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 27A, 27B). The study of standard intermediate materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: MUSC 1701. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3700, 3701 Third-Year Clarinet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 37A, 37B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: MUSC 2701. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4700, 4701 Fourth-Year Clarinet (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 47A, 47B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisite: MUSC 3701. Laboratory fee $50.00
MUSC 1800, 1801 First-Year Oboe or Bassoon (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 18A, 18B). The study of standard elementary materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2800, 2801 Second-Year Oboe or Bassoon (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 28A, 28B). Instruction with standard intermediate materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 1801. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3800 3801 Third-Year Oboe or Bassoon (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 38A, 38B). Individual instruction with advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisites: MUSC 2801 and permission of instructor. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4800, 4801 Fourth-Year Oboe or Bassoon (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 48A, 48B). Individual instruction with advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Prerequisites: MUSC 3801 and permission of instructor. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 1900, 1901 First-Year Saxophone (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 19A, 19B) . The study of standard elementary materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 2900, 2901 Second-Year Saxophone (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 29A, 29B). The study of standard intermediate materials. Prerequisite: MUSC 1901. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3900, 3901 Third-Year Saxophone (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 39A,39 B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 4900, 4901 Fourth-Year Saxophone (1,1) (Formerly MUS 49A, 49B). Instruction with standard advanced materials. Two one-half-hour periods each. Laboratory fee $50.00.
MUSC 3020 Performance Seminar (1) (Formerly MUS 302). Required of Music Education and Liberal Arts majors only. A satisfactory grade (P) is obtained by attending a minimum of 75% of all faculty and student recitals in a given semester, and by at least two performances in the seminar for upperclassmen. Open to Music majors only.
MUSC 3050 Orchestral Conducting (2) (Formerly MUS 305). A study of the technique of conducting a band or an orchestra, with particular emphasis on use of the baton, score reading, program planning, and rehearsal procedures. Scores suitable for use in secondary school bands and orchestras are examined and evaluated. Prerequisite: junior standing in Music. Two lectures. Required of Music Education and Liberal Arts majors only.
MUSC 3060 Choral Conducting (2) (Formerly MUS 306). A study of the technique of conducting a choir, with particular emphasis on score reading, program planning, and rehearsal procedures. Scores suitable for use in secondary school choirs are examined and evaluated. Prerequisite: junior standing in Music. Two lectures. Required of Music Educ/Lib Arts majors only.
MUSC 3110 Brass Techniques (1) (Formerly MUS 310). Fundamentals of care, construction, minor repair, and performance. Not for brass majors. Prerequisite: MUSC 1210.
MUSC 3111 Woodwind Techniques (1) (Formerly MUS 311). Fundamentals of tone production, technique, care, construction, and minor repair. Not for woodwind majors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Two one-hour periods.
MUSC 3120 Vocal Techniques (1) (Formerly MUS 312). The study of techniques of vocal tone production, breathing, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation as applied to the training of choral groups. Not for vocal majors. Course is required of students majoring in an instrument.
MUSC 3130 String Techniques (1) (Formerly MUS 313). The study of the fundamentals of bowing, fingering, construction, and care of string instruments, including fretted instruments. Not intended for string majors.
MUSC 3140 Percussion Techniques (1) (Formerly MUS 314). Fundamentals of care and minor repair; study of technique of performance on most percussion instruments with emphasis on the snare drum. Not for percussion majors. Two one-hour periods.
MUSC 3160 Opera Workshop (3) (Formerly MUS 316). An introduction to operatic performance to include acting, movement, and the staging of various operatic scenes. Three sessions per week. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Major Ensembles
(Fall Semester)
MUSC 2010 University Marching Band (1). Admission by audition and permission of the Director of Bands. The study and performance of marching routines and performance styles designed for live, film, and televised performances. Meets daily 6:00-8:00pm . Extra rehearsals as called. May be used to satisfy University’s Physical Education requirement. All instrumental majors must have a combination of 7 semesters of MUSC 2010 and 0041. Music majors may repeat this course for up to 7 hours of credit; non-majors may repeat it for up to 4 hours of credit.
(Spring Semester)
MUSC 0041 Concert Band I (1) (Formerly MUS 004B). Admission by permission of the Director of Bands. A concerting group made up of those bandsmen who exhibit outstanding musicianship and an interest in performing the finest of literature for concert bands. This ensemble conducts tours, broadcasts, and recordings, and appears in formal concerts on the campus. Meets daily 4:00-6:00 p.m. All instrumental majors must have a combination of 7 semesters of MUSC 2010 and 0041. Course may be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.
(Fall and Spring Semesters)
MUSC 3070 University Choir (1) (Formerly MUS 307). The study and performance of a variety of the finest choral literature, including non-western music. Prerequisite: permission of the Director of the University Choir. Three or more periods per week. Requirements for vocal or piano majors are as follows: Commercial Music majors (2) semesters, Music Education majors (7) semesters, and Liberal Arts majors must have (8) semesters of MUSC 3070.
MUSC 3090 Show Choir (1). The show choir, of the university performs literature from Broadway shows and popular music styles with fully staged choreography. The official name is TSU Showstoppers. The group performs frequently and tours in the spring semester. Students are selected by audition only. Class meets four days per week for two hours. Prerequisite: audition, and permission of instructor.
MUSC 0020 String Ensemble (1) (Formerly MUS 002). The study and performance of representative literature for string ensemble and small orchestra, with special emphasis on material suitable for beginning string programs for the public schools. Required of all string majors, and open to all students with proficiency on a string instrument. Two rehearsals per week. May be repeated for up to 7 hours of credit.
MUSC 0050 Stage Band/Jazz Ensemble (1) (Formerly MUS 005). Membership open to all University students by audition and competition. Activities include a study of playing techniques necessary for the performance of contemporary music for stage and recording, popular dance shows, show music, experimental music, and traditional and contemporary jazz-black music. Music majors must maintain concurrent membership in University Marching and Concert Bands. Two rehearsals per week. May be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.
MUSC 0060 Percussion Ensemble (1) (Formerly MUS 006). Course intended for percussion majors, who are exposed to definitive literature from all periods and cultures. Special emphasis is placed on the performance of scores suitable for public concerts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.
Music Education
MUSC 3711 Music Education (3) (Formerly MUS 371). A study of principles, methods, materials, objectives, and procedures for teaching music in primary and secondary schools. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation for students are part of the course requirements. Prerequisite: junior standing in Music and official admission to the Teacher Education Program. Three lectures. Required of all students seeking certification in the teaching of Music.
MUSC 3712 Vocal Methods (3) (Formerly MUS 371B). A study of principles and problems of teaching voice, managing and directing choral organizations, and analyzing and evaluating choral materials. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all students seeking certification in Music who wish an emphasis in teaching voice. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and official admission to the Teacher Education Program. Three lectures.
MUSC 3713 Instrumental Methods (3) (Formerly MUS 371C). A study of methods, philosophies, materials, and objectives for teaching instrumental music from grade four through grade twelve. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all students seeking certification in Music who wish an emphasis in teaching instrumental music. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and official admission to the Teacher Education Program. Three lectures.
MUSC 4720 Enhanced Student Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Schools (9) (Formerly MUS 472). A semester-long experience of supervised practice teaching, appropriately divided between primary and secondary schools. Required of all students seeking certification in the teaching of music. Prerequisite: successful completion of all certification courses except EDCI 4705, which is taken concurrently.
Theory and Composition
MUSC 1011 Materials of Music (3) (Formerly MUS 101). A course designed to prepare students, through instruction and practical application of knowledge, to read, write, and hear music. A student may be exempted from this course and move directly to MUSC 1200 by passing the entrance examination in theory. This course does not count towards the degree.
MUSC 1210, 1211 Freshman Theory I, II (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 120, 121). Basic notation, intervals, scales, and modes; rhythms; contrapuntal harmony, written and keyboard; sight singing; ear training; harmonic and form analysis. Five lectures. Both courses required of all Music majors. Prerequisite: MUSC C1010 or passing score on entrance examination in theory.
MUSC 1250 Freshman Aural Skills I (1) (Formerly MUS 125). Practical training for the ear. Emphasis is on gaining the ability to write down rhythms, melodies, and harmonic progressions. To be taken concurrently with MUSC 1200. Prerequisite: MUSC 1010 or passing score on entrance examination in theory.
MUSC 1260 Freshman Aural Skills II (1) (Formerly MUS 126). Continuation of MUSC 1250, to be taken concurrently with MUSC 1210. Prerequisite: MUSC 1250.
MUSC 2210, 2212 Sophomore Theory I, II (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 220, 221). Aural and written harmony; keyboard harmony; figured bass; counterpoint; sight singing; ear training; analysis. Prerequisite: MUSC 1210. Three lectures. Both courses required of all Music majors.
MUSC 4010 Practicum in Arranging (2) (Formerly MUS 401). Individual projects supervised by a practicing professional arranger. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and junior standing in Music.
MUSC 4210, Form and Analysis I, (3) (Formerly MUS 420). A study of compositions in the smaller and larger forms. Prerequisite: MUS 2210. Three lectures. MUS 4200 required of all Music majors.
MUSC 4310 Orchestration (3) (Formerly MUS 430). A systematic study and application of the techniques for using the capabilities of orchestral and band instruments in music composition. Prerequisite: Three lectures. Required of all Music `
MUSC 4350 Composition (3) (Formerly MUS 435). Exploration of techniques of composition. Close attention is given to style, texture, and creating by synthetic means. Prerequisite: two years of theory.
MUSC 4510 Senior Recital (2) (Formerly MUS 451). Credit given only upon successful completion of public senior recital. Prerequisite: permission of major applied instructor. Required of all Music Education and Liberal Arts majors.
Commercial Music
The courses in Commercial Music are designed for serious students of songwriting to learn with and from each other the techniques of melodic composition and harmonic structure, along with writing lyrics within standard and atypical song forms.
MUSC 1410, 1420 Elements of Popular Song I, II (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 141, 142). Study of form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics in popular song. Analysis and creative composition. Courses must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MUSC 1590, 1591 Beginning Guitar I, Advanced Guitar I (1, 1) (Formerly MUS 159A, 159B). Instruction in playing the guitar. These courses represent progressive development. Each course may be repeated a maximum of three times. Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.
MUSC 1640 Country Fiddle (3) (Formerly MUS 164). Emphasis on folk (including Bluegrass ) violin performance. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MUSC 2410, 2420 Intermediate Songwriting I, II (2-3, 3) (Formerly MUS 241, 242). Skills and techniques of crafting original material. Creative writing, analysis of standard songs, and critiquing works performed in class. Prerequisite: MUSC 1420. MUSC 2410 may be repeated once for credit.
MUSC 2590 Solo Guitar II(2) (Formerly MUS 259). A continuation of MUS 1590, which is a prerequisite for the course.
MUSC 2610 Introduction to Computers in Music (3) (Formerly MUS 260). Introduction to computer music workstation environments. Fundamentals of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), sequencing, signal routing, synthesis, and notation. Required of all commercial music students.
MUSC 2710 Introduction to Commercial Music (3) (Formerly MUS 270). Overview of the practices and procedures of the music industry, including such topics as development of artists, songwriting, publishing, recording, record companies, record marketing and promotion, and legal issues. A general introduction to the commercial music program. No prerequisites.
MUSC 2711 History of Popular Music (2) (Formerly MUS 271). A survey of popular styles in American music, with special attention to jazz, ragtime blues, and show music. Two lectures per week. Open to all students. No prerequisites.
MUSC 3010 Seminar in Songwriting (3) (Formerly MUS 300). Individual creative and analytical projects in songwriting. May be repeated for credit; no more than 9 hours may be applied toward a degree. Prerequisites: MUSC 1200 and permission of instructor.
MUSC 3030 Commercial Styles Seminar (1-3) (Formerly MUS 303). Instruction in popular and commercial styles and their practical application. Course is oriented toward performance and production, with primary emphasis on use of original material and secondary emphasis on reworking of standard materials in all areas. Weekly performances for peers, with one or more public concerts showcasing student work held every semester. Required of all commercial music students. No prerequisites. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
MUSC 3040 Rehearsal Techniques (2) (Formerly MUS 304). Simple conducting, organizational principles, and the Nashville number system. Emphasis is on recognizing and attaining quality outcome and on the efficient use of time. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MUSC 3190 Intensive Skills (2) (Formerly MUS 319). Mastery of rapid reading and hearing comprehension. Level of required achievement varies with the specialization. Required of all commercial music students. Prerequisites: MUSC 1200, 1210, 2200, 2210.
MUSC 3610 Basic Studio (3) (Formerly MUS 360). Practical experience in the recording studio and the study of basics, including rudimentary physics of sound, function of basic equipment, principles of microphone placement, and mixing down. Prerequisite: MUSC 2600.
MUSC 3630 Advanced Sound Production (3) (Formerly MUS 363). Continuation of MIDI and sound-processing experience. Prerequisite: MUSC 2600.
MUSC 3710 Music Business and Law (2) (Formerly MUS 370). Study of music licensing, intellectual property rights, contracts, and marketing of music. Required of all commercial music students. Prerequisite: junior standing.
MUSC 4010, 4011, 4012 Internship (3, 3, 3) (Formerly MUS 400A, B, C). Onsite, hands-on experience in student’s area of specialization, e.g., recording, sequencing, performing, and arranging. Interns must have completed at least ten hours of commercial music courses. Each course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: junior standing.
MUSC 4110 Piano Tuning and Maintenance (2) (Formerly MUS 410). A hands-on course on how to tune pianos. Students learn to use the tuning, dampers, and other devices essential to successful tuning maintenance of pianos. Prerequisite: MUSC 1210.
MUSC 4410 Arranging (3). Practical survey of commercial arranging styles. Course includes production of arrangements in several styles and study of practices and conventions of a broad range of categories, including jingles, television, movies, jazz ensembles, marching bands, and school choruses. Prerequisite: MUSC 4300.
MUSC 4523, 4524 Special Topics in Music Engraving II, III (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 452C, D). A hands-on course for students whose interest is the publishing of music. Emphasis is on the use of notation software and the use of publishing formats. Students learn use of current software and hardware in the notation of musical symbols. Prerequisites: MUSC 2600, 3500.
MUSC 4525, 4526 Special Topics: Advanced Sound Production II, III (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 452E, F). A hands-on course to assist students in mastering computer workstation tools. Intended for students whose interest is composition. Emphasis is on sound manipulation by electronic means. Prerequisites: MUSC 2600, 3630.
MUSC 4527, 4528 Special Topics: Advanced Studio II, III (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 452G, H). A hands-on course designed to assist advanced students in mastering the use of up-to-date studio equipment. Students upgrade their knowledge of sound equipment, computers, synthesizers, and similar equipment. Prerequisites: MUSC 2600, 3600, 4600.
MUSC 4610 Advanced Studio (3) (Formerly MUS 460). Continuation of studio experience, with emphasis on advanced mixing recording sound. Students acquire skills in addressing recording problems and in evaluating results of recording and mixing efforts. Prerequisites: MUSC 2600, 3600.
MUSC 4810 Studio Maintenance and Repair (2) (Formerly MUS 480). Emphasis on preventive maintenance of recording equipment, computers, synthesizers, and playback equipment. Course is designed for music technicians in charge of maintaining studio facilities. Prerequisite: MUSC 3600.
Music History, Literature, and Appreciation
MUSC 1010 Music Appreciation (3) (Formerly MUS 1010). Emphasis upon development of listening skill and on a broad repertoire of literature, including both Western and Nonwestern music. History is brought in only when it gives deeper meaning to the music being studied. Course applies toward satisfaction of University humanities requirement. Two lectures per week.
MUSC 1020 Honors Music Appreciation (3) (Formerly MUS 1020). Honors version of MUSC 1020. An intensive course, with emphasis on expanding the students exposure to musical literature representative of western and nonwestern cultures. Course applies toward satisfaction of University humanities requirement. Limited to Music majors and students in the University Honors Program.
MUSC 2350 Introduction to Afro-American Music (3) (Formerly MUS 235). History of blues, gospel music, jazz, and African music, with emphasis on black artists and their contributions. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MUSC 3150 Folk Music (3) (Formerly MUS 315). Folk music with emphasis upon that of the Southeastern United States . Prerequisite: MUSC 1020.
MUSC 3310 Introduction to Music Literature (3) (Formerly MUS 331). An introductory course in music literature.
MUSC 3370, 3380 Music History I, II (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 337, 338). General study of the history of music. The course embodies an analytic approach to music of various periods and cultures. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Three lectures. Both courses required of all Music majors.
MUSC 4220 Non-Western Music (3) (Formerly MUS 422). A study of non-western music with emphasis on the music of Africa , India , China , and Asia . Attention is given to the diversity of the worlds music as influenced by geographical conditions, social and economic systems, values, beliefs, and ways of life. Required of all Music majors. Prerequisite: MUSC 2210 and junior standing.
MUSC 4240, 4250 American Music I, II (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 424, 425). MUS 4240 treats music from colonial times through Charles Ives; MUSC 4250 covers music from 1930 to the present. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MUSC 4330, 4340 Seminar in Jazz (3, 3) (Formerly MUS 433, 434). Study of the history of jazz and an analysis of the styles and major contributors.
MUSC 4520, 4521, 4522 Special Topics I, II, III (1-3, 2, 3) (Formerly MUS 452, 452A, 452B). Independent studies courses intended to serve students who would otherwise be impeded in normal progress toward earning their degree. May be taken for a maximum of 9 hours of credit. Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.