Music Course Descriptions
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Musicianship
- Music Composition
- Electronic Music
- Music History, Musicology, and Music Literature
- Music Business and Industry
- Performance and Ensembles
- Applied Instrumental Instruction
- Vocal Performance
Music Education
MUS-E 241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (2-3 cr)
Designed to aid elementary majors in the School of Education in learning to sing and read music. Offered each semester.
Music Theory and Musicianship
MUS-T 101 Introduction to Music (3 cr)
An entry-level class for those interested in the basic workings of music. This class introduces the fundamentals of melody and harmony with basic concepts of music notation, ear training and keyboard skills. Open to all students. This course also serves as a prerequisite preparatory course for music majors and minors. Offered each semester.
MUS-T 113 Music Theory I (3 cr)
Elements which make music aurally and visually comprehensible and their application.
MUS-T 114 Music Theory II (3 cr)
Continuation of MUS-T 113. Elements which make music aurally and visually comprehensible and their application
- Prerequisite: MUS-T 113
MUS-T 115 Sight-Singing And Aural Perception I (1 cr)
Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS-T 113. To be taken concurrently with MUS-T113.
MUS-T 116 Sight-Singing And Aural Perception II (1cr)
Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS-T 114. To be taken concurrently with MUS-T114
Prerequisite: MUS-T115
MUS-T 213 Music Theory III (3 cr)
Continuation of MUS-T114. Further emphasis on development of aural and visual perception of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century style through analysis and written work.
- Prerequisite: MUS-T 114
MUS-T 214 Music Theory IV (3 cr)
Continuation of MUS-T213. Further emphasis on development of aural and visual perception of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century style through analysis and written work.
- Prerequisite: MUS-T 213
MUS-T 215 Sight-Singing And Aural Perception III (1cr)
Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS-T 213.
- Concurrently: MUS-T 116
MUS-T 216 Sight-Singing And Aural Perception IV (1cr)
Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS-T 214.
- Concurrently: MUS-T 215
Music Composition
MUS-K 110 Composition, Elective Level (2 cr)
Composition for non-music majors.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MUS-K 300 Applied Composition Concentration (2-4 cr)
Additional applied fee. Private lessons in music composition for music majors and minors.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
MUS-K 132 Composition Workshop (1 cr)
A composition seminar/master-class with variable topics for composition students.
- Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in an applied composition course (MUS-K 110 or K300) or consent of the program director.
Electronic Music
MUS-K 361 Introduction to MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr)
Basics of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface system, its software, and the instruments commonly used with desktop MIDI workstations (synthesizers, digital samplers). MIDI sequencing, digitalaudio editing, and principles of digital syntheses. The course is intended for those with little prior technical training. Offered fall semester.
- Prerequisite: Modest working knowledge of personal computers.
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MUS-K 430 Electronic and Computer Music I (3 cr)
An intensive survey of the history of electronic music in the 20th Century, including a close look at major works and artists. A further exploration of electronic music software and techniques including an introduction to Albeton Live and Digital Audio Workstations such as ProTools. Offered spring semester.
- Prerequisite: MUS-K361 or consent of the program director.
Music History, Musicology, and Music Literature
MUS-I 101 Literature and Structure 1 (3 cr)
An introductory course in the study of music. This course explores research methods and listening techniques. A prerequisite preparatory course for music majors and minors. Offered fall semester.
MUS-I 102 Literature and Structure 2 (3 cr)
A continuation of MUS-I101. This course explores writing and talking about music and introduces basic analytical tools including the recognition of musical structures and identification of forms. A prerequisite preparatory course for music majors and minors. Offered spring semester.
- Prerequisite: I101 or consent of the director of music studies.
MUS-M 174 Music for the Listener I (3 cr)
Open to all students. A survey course of Western music up to the 19th Century. Offered each semester.
MUS-M 175 Music for the Listener II (3 cr)
Open to all students. This course introduces ways of listening and understanding music of different styles and periods through a broad survey of representative music in history. The second semester explores Western music in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Offered spring semester.
MUS-M 430 Introduction to Contemporary Music (3 cr)
A comprehensive study of the important music and musical trends of the 20th Century, with an emphasis on works since 1945. Offered fall semester.
MUS-Z 103 Special Topics: Popular Music (3 cr)
Usually offered online. Open to all students. A survey of popular music in the last-half of the 20th Century. Offered fall semester.
MUS-Z 103 Special Topics: History of Country Music (3 cr)
Usually offered online. Open to all students. A survey of the origins, styles and trends in the American musical genre known as country. Offered fall semester.
MUS-Z 201 History of Rock Music I (3 cr)
Survey of the major trends, styles, and genres of rock music, focusing on artists and groups with the most enduring significance and on the major social issues of their times. Offered spring semester.
MUS-Z 393 History of Jazz (3 cr)
Usually offered online. Open to all students. A survey of the origins, styles and trends in the American musical genre known as jazz. Particular attention will be given to one of the most dynamic periods in jazz from 1950s-1970s including the influences of rock and popular music on the development of jazz.
Music Business and Industry
Coming Soon.
Performance and Ensembles
MUS-X 040 University Instrumental Ensembles (1-2 cr)
Open to all students. Various mixed instrumental ensembles including bands and orchestra. Placement may be judged by audition. Combinations and offerings vary by semester and often include the following:
- Bands (1 cr): Rock bands, jazz bands, guitar ensemble, improvisation ensembles, digital music ensemble, Athletic Pep-Band.
- Chamber Ensembles (2 cr): Mixed chamber groups (string quartets, trios, wind quintets, etc.).
- Orchestra (2 cr): Earlham College Orchestra, Richmond Symphony Orchestra.
MUS-X 070 University Choral Ensembles (2 cr)
IUE Campus Chorus. Open to all students. Placement may be judged by audition.
MUS-X 095 Performance Class (0-1 cr)
Performance studio master-class/seminar for performers with variable topics.
- Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in an applied instrumental/vocal studio.
Applied Brass Instruction
MUS-B 110 Horn Elective (2 cr)
Private French horn lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-B 120 Trumpet Elective (2 cr)
Private Trumpet lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-B 130 Trombone Elective ( 2 cr)
Private Trombone lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-B 150 Tuba Elective (2 cr)
Private Tuba lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-B 310 French Horn Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private French Horn lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-B 320 Trumpet Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private Trumpet lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-B 330 Trombone Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private Trombone lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-B 350 Tuba Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private studio instruction in tuba for music majors. . Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
Applied Percussion Instruction
MUS-D 100 Applied Percussion Elective (2 cr)
Private percussion (drum-set, hand percussion, etc.) lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-D 300 Percussion Instruments Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private percussion lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
Applied Guitar Instruction
MUS-L 101 Beginning Guitar Class (2 cr)
Group instruction in guitar fundamentals. For those with little or no previous formal instruction in classical guitar.
MUS-L 300 Guitar Concentration (2-4cr)
Private guitar lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
Applied Piano Instruction
MUS-P 100 Piano Elective (2 cr)
Individual piano lessons at the elective level. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-P 110 Beginning Piano Class (2 cr)
Group instruction in piano. For those with little or no previous formal instruction on the piano.
MUS-P 300 Piano Concentration (2-4 cr)
Individual piano lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
Applied Strings Instruction
MUS-S 110 Violin Elective (2 cr)
Private violin lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-S 120 Viola Elective (2 cr)
Private viola lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-S 130 Cello Elective (2 cr)
Private cello lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-S 140 Double Bass Elective (2 cr)
Private bass lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-S 310 Violin Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private violin lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-S 320 Viola Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private viola lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-S 330 Cello Concentrations (2-4cr)
Private cello lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-S 340 Bass Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private bass lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
Applied Woodwinds Instruction
MUS-W 110 Flute/Piccolo Elective (2 cr)
Individual Flute/Piccolo lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 120 Oboe/Eng Horn Elective (2 cr)
Individual Oboe/Eng Horn lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 130 Clarinet Elective (2 cr)
Individual clarinet lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 140 Bassoon Elective (2 cr)
Individual bassoon lessons for non-majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 150 Saxophone Elective (2 cr)
Individual saxophone lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 310 Flute/Piccolo Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private flute/piccolo lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 320 Oboe/English Horn Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private oboe/English Horn lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 330 Clarinet Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private clarinet lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 340 Bassoon Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private bassoon lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-W 350 Saxophone Concentration (2-4 cr)
Private saxophone lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
Vocal Performance
MUS-V 100 Voice Elective (2 cr)
Individual voice lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
MUS-V 101 Voice Class (2 cr)
Open to all students. A class designed to teach the basic workings of the voice..
MUS-V 300 Voice Concentration (3 cr)
Individual voice lessons at the concentration level. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
