Current Course Offerings and Descriptions
Spring Semester 2010
- 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
MUS Z310 Special Topics: Sound Art Design and Projects (3 cr)
TR 02:00 - 03:15 (RW 217) - McKinley.
Sound-Art is a course that explores the history, aesthetics, and design of works of art that utilize sound as a shaping element and/or expressive modality. Such works include, but are not limited to, multi-media installations and sculpture that employ sound in some manner. Practical applications, methods of aesthetic evaluation, the nature of sound and acoustics, and the intersection of two and three dimensional art with music will be discussed. The course culminates in student created installations and pieces of sound-art pieces as part of an exhibition on campus. Guest lecturers for this course include composer and sound-artist, Dr. Marc Jensen from the University of Oklahoma, and IU East Fine Arts instructor Ed Thornburg.
- Prerequisite: None. Some previous coursework or experience with fine arts and/or music will be expected.
Music Education
MUS E241 Introduction to Music Fundamentals (3 cr)
MW 09:30 - 10:45 (RW 217) - Armstrong.
TR 09:30 - 10:45 (RW 217) - Armstrong.
A course designed to teach the fundamentals of music, including reading and singing. This course is open to students in the Elementary Education program. Students outside of this program should consider MUS-T101 Introduction to Music.
Music Theory and Musicianship
MUS T101 Introduction to Music (3 cr)
TR 12:30 - 1:45 (RW 217) - Rogan.
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 T114 Music Theory II (3 cr)
MW 11:00 - 12:15 (RW 217) - McKinley.
An continuation of T113. Further study of diatonic harmony, melody, and counterpoint. Includes detailed study of representative compositions. Intended for music students or highly motivated non-music majors.
- Prerequisite: MUS T113 or consent of the director of music studies.
MUS T116 Sight-Singing And Aural Perception II (1 cr)
TR 10:00 - 10:50 (RW 215) - Rogan.
Diatonic melody and harmony; aural skills, music sight-reading, keyboard skills. Music majors must take this course concurrently with MUS-T114.
- Prerequisite: MUS T115 or consent of the director of music studies.
Music Composition
MUS K110 Composition, Elective Level (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - McKinley.
Open to all students. Music composition lessons for non-music majors. Content dependent on student’s experience.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MUS K300 Applied Composition Concentration (3 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - McKinley.
Private lessons in music composition for music majors and music minors.
- Prerequisite: Consent of director of music studies
MUS K410 Composition Seminar (1 cr)
W 04:00 - 04:50 (RW 217) - McKinley.
Weekly composition seminar and masterclass for composition students. Variable topics.
- Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in K110 or K300 or consent of the director of music studies. Currently listed under MUS-Z103 Special Topics.
Electronic Music
MUS K430 Electronic and Computer Music I (3 cr)
MW 02:00 - 03:15 (RW 215) - McKinley.
An exploration and comprehensive study of analog and digital music synthesis using current hardware and computer software tools. Topics include digital audio recording and editing using Ableton Live, ProTools, and an introduction to Max/MSP. Includes a detailed survey of the styles and literature of electronic music from the early radio studios to the present day.
- Prerequisite: MUS-K361 or consent of the director of music studies. Currently listed under MUS-Z310 Special Topics.
Music History, Musicology, and Music Literature
MUS I102 Literature and Structure 2 (2 cr)
R 03:30 - 05:30 (RW 217) - Williams.
A continuation course 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.
- Prerequisite: MUS-I101 or consent of the director of music studies.
MUS M174 Music for the Listener I (3 cr)
Online - Schanley.
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 first semester explores Western music from its origins to the 19th Century.
MUS M175 Music for the Listener I (3 cr)
TR 12:30 - 01:45 (RW 217) - Rogan.
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 from its origins from the 19th Century to the present. NOTE: It is not required to have had M174 to take this course.
MUS Z103 Special Topics: Popular Music (3 cr)
Online - Cozart.
Open to all students. A survey of popular music in the last-half of the 20th Century. Offered fall semester.
MUS Z103 Special Topics: History of Country Music (3 cr)
Online - Cozart.
Open to all students. A survey of the origins, styles and trends in the American musical genre known as country.
Ensembles
MUS X040 University Instrumental Ensembles (1 cr)
Open to all students. Various mixed instrumental ensembles including bands and orchestra that are coached and rehearsed by music faculty in weekly rehearsal meetings. Contact the director of music studies for more information.
- Rock bands (1 cr)
W 07:00 - 08:15 (WZ 144) - Cozart - IUE Pep-Band (1 cr)
R 07:00 - 08:15 (WZ 144) - Williams - Urban Drumming (1 cr)
T 07:00 - 08:15 (WZ 144) - Cozart - Orchestra (2 cr) - requires an audition for placement.
TBD (Arr.) - Tobey; Bordo
- Earlham College Orchestra
- Richmond Symphony Orchestra.
MUS X070 University Choral Ensembles (2 cr)
M 05:30 - 06:45 (WZ 144) - Williams
IUE Campus Chorus. Open to all students.
MUS X401 Performance Masterclass & Seminar (1 cr)
T 04:00 - 04:50 (RW 217) - Senungetuk.
Studio masterclass for performance majors. Variable topics.
- Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in an applied performance area or consent of hte director of music studies.
Applied Instrumental Instruction
Brass
MUS B120 Trumpet Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Williams.
Private Trumpet lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
Instruction in other brass instruments such as Horn, Trombone, and Tuba are also possible. Contact the Director of Music Studies for more information.
Percussion
MUS D100 Applied Percussion Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Cozart.
Private percussion (drum-set, hand percussion, etc.) lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
MUS-D300 Percussion Instruments Concentration (3 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Cozart.
Private percussion lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
Guitar
MUS L101 Beginning Guitar Class (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Taulbee.
Group instruction in guitar fundamentals. For those with little or no previous formal instruction in classical guitar.
MUS L300 Guitar Concentration (2-4cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Taulbee.
Private guitar lessons for music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
Piano
MUS P100 Piano Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Rogan.
Open to all students. Individual piano lessons at the elective level for non-majors. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
MUS P110 Beginning Piano Class (2 cr)
T 11:00 - 12:45 (RW 215) - Armstrong.
Group instruction in piano. For those with little or no previous formal instruction on the piano. Also for majors and minors requiring proficiency.
MUS P300 Piano Concentration (2-4 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Rogan.
Individual piano lessons for music majors and minors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
Strings
MUS S110 Violin Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Senungetuk.
Private violin lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
MUS S120 Viola Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Senungetuk.
Private viola lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
MUS S130 Cello Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Senungetuk.
Private cello lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
Woodwinds
MUS W110 Flute/Piccolo Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Schanley.
Individual Flute/Piccolo lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
MUS W150 Saxophone Elect/Secondary (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Staff.
Individual saxophone lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
Lessons in other winds such as Oboe, Bassoon, and Clarinet are possible. Contact the Director of Music Studies for more information.
Vocal Performance
MUS V100 Voice Elective (2 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Lewis; Johnstone; Williams
Individual voice lessons for non-music majors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
MUS V101 Beginning Voice Class (2 cr)
R 11:00 - 12:45 (RW 215) - Lewis.
Group instruction in voice. For those with little or no previous formal instruction on the piano. Also for majors and minor requiring proficiency.
MUS V300 Voice Concentration (3 cr)
Arranged (Arr.) - Lewis; Johnstone; Williams.
Individual voice lessons at the concentration level for music majors and minors. Additional applied fee. Time scheduled with instructor.
- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or director of music studies.
