May 18, 2024  
2017-2018 Winona Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Winona Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MU170 Ear Training I

    2 credit(s)
    The objective of this course is to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: identification of intervals, scales, triads, sight-singing and one voice melodic and rhythmic dictations. Classroom and lab components are both integral to this course. Offered spring semester. MU130  & MU131   Concurrent registration with MU160  recommended.
  
  • MU171 Piano Class

    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a basic introduction to music and the keyboard. Students learn to read music in treble and bass clefs, become familiar with basic music vocabulary and symbols, and develop keyboard skills. Students also study the history of piano music and piano playing in order to deepen their understanding of the instrument. This course is open to all students with an interest in music, and fulfills the general education aesthetics content area course requirement.
  
  • MU175 Ear Training II

    2 credit(s)
    This is a continuation of Ear Training I. The objective of this course is to continue to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: sight-singing, advanced one voice dictation, simple two voice dictation, identification of chord structures, error detection and simple harmonic dictation. Classroom and lab components are both integral to this course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: MU170  and concurrent registration with MU165  recommended.
  
  • MU181 Voice Class

    2 credit(s)
    An introduction to vocal production, breathing, tone development, diction, vocal improvisation and appropriate repertoire for the voice. This class is designed for both music majors (who are not singers) and non-majors.
  
  • MU191 Guitar Class

    1 credit(s)
    A practical introduction to the guitar designed for beginning students. Basic technique, chords, styles and simple melodies are covered. Recommended for Music Education majors and open to all SMU students as a music elective.
  
  • MU255 Jazz History

    3 credit(s)
    This course examines unique Western and non-Western aspects of jazz and its relationship to the Afro-American culture. It is intended to give students an introduction to various styles of jazz from its beginning in the early 1900s to the present. Students study the cultural context of jazz, what to listen for, and some basic aspects of how it is performed. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
  
  • MU260 Music Theory III

    3 credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of Music Theory II. Music Theory III, along with its predecessors, Music Theory I–II will enable the student to think critically about music of all periods and styles. Concepts to be covered will include: unconventional uses of augmented 6th chords, enharmonicism, altered dominants, sonata form, the breakdown of tonality, and post 20th century techniques including basic set theory, 12-tone composition and integral serialism. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: MU165 .
  
  • MU270 Ear Training III

    2 credit(s)
    This is a lab course and is a continuation of Ear Training II. The objective of this course is to continue to develop aural skills involving melody, rhythm and harmony. Concepts covered include: complex one voice dictation, two voice dictation, harmonic dictation and complex sight singing. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: MU175  concurrent registration with MU260  recommended.
  
  • MU299 Sophomore Review

    0 credit(s)
    A comprehensive review of transcripts, a portfolio of work, and a juried performance examination normally occurring during the second semester of the sophomore year. Required for all music majors in their fourth semester of study.
  
  • MU300 Introduction to Music Technology

    2 credit(s)
    This lab course is intended to give students an overview of music technology by connecting today’s hardware and software tools with the history of electronic music. Areas explored include Sound Synthesis, MIDI, Sequencing, Music Notation, Digital Audio Editing, and Computer Aided Music Instruction. The course is required for all music majors, but open to all students with an interest in music technology as an elective. Offered fall semester.
  
  • MU341 Music History I

    3 credit(s)
    This course is a writing intensive study of music history covering ancient, medieval, renaissance, and baroque western art music. A basic understanding of the history of western civilization is expected. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisites: MU130  or equivalent and MU150 .
  
  • MU342 Music History II

    3 credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of MU341 . It is a writing intensive study of music history continuing through the classical, romantic and contemporary periods. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU130   or equivalent and MU150 
  
  • MU360 20th Century Analysis

    2 credit(s)
    This course will examine specific 20th-Century techniques including mapping, minimalism, aleatoric techniques, quartal/quintal chord structures, external influences, electronic and acoustic timbres, and how to create your own analytical tools. Prerequiste:  MU260  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MU366 Piano Pedagogy

    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to prepare music majors to become successful piano teachers. It includes demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques, methods, and material for group and individual instruction, focusing on the early to intermediate levels.
  
  • MU368 Keyboard Literature

    3 credit(s)
    This is a course designed to survey literature available for keyboard, to help potential teachers choose solos, duos, and duets for all levels of performance.
  
  • MU374 Vocal Pedagogy

    3 credit(s)
    This course is a survey of techniques and problems of voice instruction for individuals and vocal groups. Prerequisites: MU181  and/or two semesters of private voice study. Required for Classroom/Vocal Education majors.
  
  • MU375 Vocal Literature

    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to help potential teachers choose literature for all types of voices.
  
  • MU377 Instrumental Literature

    1 credit(s)
    This course is designed to help music performance majors and future studio teachers choose literature appropriate to specific instruments and chamber music ensembles.
  
  • MU378 Instrumental Pedagogy

    1 credit(s)
    This course is a survey of techniques and problems of instrumental instruction, designed for the performance major and future studio teacher.
  
  • MU382 Conducting

    3 credit(s)
    This is an advanced course designed for students who plan to conduct instrumental and choral groups in private and public schools, churches, or communities. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: MU160  or equivalent.
  
  • MU383 Arranging

    3 credit(s)
    This course presents a detailed study of the major instrument families and the human voice, and how to score and arrange for them. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MU160  or equivalent and MU300 .
  
  • MU389 Elective Junior Recital

    1 credit(s)
    The elective recital is an optional solo recital that may be completed by Music Majors who do not have a recital (MU390 , MU490 ) as a required element in their course of study.  Requires concurrent enrollment in corresponding Applied Music private lessons (MUL).
  
  • MU390 Junior (Half) Recital

    1 credit(s)
    The half recital is required for Music Education majors and Music Performance majors as a preparation for senior recital.
  
  • MU392 Music Business

    3 credit(s)
    A series of guest presenters representing diverse fields within the music business offers insight as to their work in the music industry. This course provides an overview of some basic aspects of the music business including: copyright and publishing, music merchandising, some aspects of licensing, career management and promotion, networking and influences of technology. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
  
  • MU448 Form and Analysis

    2 credit(s)
    This course examines specific formal techniques used from 1700 to the 20th Century. All principle forms are studied, including Fugue, Sonata, Rondo and Sonata Rondo. In addition, the Lorenz method of analyzing bow forms used in the formal construction of 19th and early 20th Century music are explored in detail. Prerequisite: MU260 .
  
  • MU449 Seminar

    1-2 credit(s)
    Selected topics in world music, instrumental and vocal literature, pedagogy, and music technology. Offered depending on student and faculty interests.
  
  • MU450 Arts Administration: Theory and Practice

    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the field of arts administration as it applies to the performing arts, visual arts, and arts services organizations. Arts explored include management models, marketing, development, finances and facilities management and planning. Students apply knowledge in these areas to an arts organization which they create in class. The course culminates with the students presenting their projects in executive session. Offered in alternate spring semesters on even numbered years, required for music industry majors. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • MU460-469 Special Topics

    1–3 credit(s)
    Special topics may be offered depending on student and faculty interests. Past topics have included advanced conducting and chamber music literature.
  
  • MU490 Senior (Full) Recital

    1 credit(s)
    The culmination of four years of university private music instruction and music department recital performing experience; required for all Music Performance majors.
  
  • MU496/497 Music Internship

    1–6 credit(s)
    The music internship is designed for Music Industry majors. Music Industry majors complete six internship credits at a wide range of off-campus professional venue sites. Music industry internships are generally done in the senior year or summer prior to senior year. They provide students with experience and valuable networking contacts in the professional world of music. Students should meet with Career Services and the Internships Office in their junior year.

Music Ensemble

  
  • MUE104 World Drum Ensemble

    1-0 credit(s)
    This course is an exploration of world music with an emphasis on the styles of South America. By combining percussion with various other instruments and voices, unique performances are presented each semester representing diverse cultures. Traditional music notation reading skills are not required for participation. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE111 Concert Band

    1-0 credit(s)
    The concert band performs full band literature from all time periods and styles, and performs twice each semester. All students with high school band experience are invited to join; chair placement auditions are held early each year. Open to all Saint Mary’s University students regardless of academic major, faculty and community musicians are accepted by audition. Regional outreach concerts are scheduled every other year. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE120 Jazz Ensemble

    1-0 credit(s)
    The Jazz Ensemble, or “big band,” places an emphasis on performance and improvisation in a large group setting. Jazz history is explored through performance of works now considered to be standards of the repertoire. Contemporary jazz arrangements also are performed allowing members of the group to explore the always evolving world of jazz music. Jazz Ensemble is open to all students and faculty with the consent of the instructor. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE125 Jazz Workshop Combo

    1-0 credit(s)
    This group is for students interested in developing skills in jazz improvisation, technique and basic jazz repertoire. No previous experience is required although some knowledge of music theory and good basic sound and technique on your instrument is recommended. Recommended for Music Education majors. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE130 Women’s Choir

    1-0 credit(s)
    The SMU women’s choir performs a rich variety of repertoire composed for female voices. The choir is open to all female singers and rehearses weekly. The women’s choir performs twice each semester. Previous choral experience is desirable, no membership audition is required. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE200 Concert Choir

    1-0 credit(s)
    This large mixed choir enjoys a commitment to musical excellence and to a mission of artistic outreach both on and off campus. The Concert Choir performs a varied repertoire ranging from choral/instrumental masterworks to spirituals and folk arrangements. Open by audition to all singers in the Saint Mary’s University community. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE205 Orchestra

    1-0 credit(s)
    The Saint Mary’s Chamber Orchestra is open to all SMU students. All musicians with prior orchestral experience are strongly encouraged to join. SMU faculty and community members are accepted by audition. The SMU Chamber Orchestra performs a series of dynamic public and outreach concerts each year, with exciting orchestral repertoire from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary eras. The general auditions take place during the first week of fall semester, with auditions by appointment available throughout the academic year. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE241 Chamber Ensembles

    1-0 credit(s)
    These unique ensembles are diverse small ensembles open to students by consent of the director. Woodwinds, brass, string, percussion and keyboard players are welcome. Past ensembles have included wind quintet, brass ensemble, piano ensemble, flute choir, sax quartet, mixed ensembles with keyboard, and string quartet. The course sections represent different ensemble faculty coaches and instrumentation of ensembles. Consult the music department chair or faculty ensemble coaches prior to registration to assure correct registration for the desired ensemble. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE300 Chamber Singers

    1-0 credit(s)
    This small, select ensemble is open to students by audition only. Emphasis is placed upon performance of the finest choral repertoire from all periods, including madrigals, motets, and contemporary literature. Sight reading ability and vocal experience are required. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE305 Wind Ensemble

    1-0 credit(s)
    This select instrumental ensemble is open by audition or permission of the director to wind, brass, keyboard and percussion players and occasionally strings depending on music selected for the semester. Repertoire performed is from all periods with emphasis placed on original works. Advanced performance skills and sight-reading ability are required. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.
  
  • MUE320 Jazz Combo I

    1-0 credit(s)
    This is a group for intermediate/advanced students of jazz improvisation. The group tours regionally and internationally with performing faculty members. Remove - MU125  MU130  MU131  MU150  MU160  MU165  MU170  MU175  MU260  MU341  MU300   Prerequisites: MU110 or equivalent, audition, and consent of the director. This ensemble may be repeated and taken for credit each semester.

Music Education

  
  • MUED121 Foundations of Music Education

    1 credit(s)
    This blended learning environment course is an introduction to teaching music as a career. Topics include: an introduction to teaching methodology, foundation and history of music education in America, an overview of various teaching settings and styles, and personal career development. Students will complete 6 hours of field experience observation in the music classroom in at least two different settings. It is open to all students interested in exploring Music Education as a possible career, no prerequisite, recommended for first year spring semester; could be taken sophomore year. This is a required course for music education majors.
  
  • MUED240 Percussion Methods

    2 credit(s)
    This course is designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the instrument. Course required for music education majors. This instrumental methods course is designed for music education majors and provides students with the performance skills, pedagogy and literature knowledge necessary for school music teachers. This course is offered in alternating semesters and is generally taken during the sophomore and junior years. Non-education music majors may enroll in this course as elective with permission of the instructor All methods courses receive 2. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
  
  • MUED241 Brass Methods

    2 credit(s)
    This course is designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the instrument. Course required for music education majors. This instrumental methods course is designed for music education majors and provides students with the performance skills, pedagogy and literature knowledge necessary for school music teachers. This course is offered in alternating semesters and is generally taken during the sophomore and junior years. Non-education music majors may enroll in this course as elective with permission of the instructor All methods courses receive 2. Offered in alternate fall semesters.
  
  • MUED242 Woodwind Methods

    2 credit(s)
    This course is designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the instrument. Course required for music education majors. This instrumental methods course is designed for music education majors and provides students with the performance skills, pedagogy and literature knowledge necessary for school music teachers. This course is offered in alternating semesters and is generally taken during the sophomore and junior years. Non-education music majors may enroll in this course as elective with permission of the instructor All methods courses receive 2. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
  
  • MUED243 String Methods

    2 credit(s)
    This course is designed to acquaint the music student with the materials, techniques and problems involved in the teaching, conducting and performance of the instrument. Course required for music education majors. This instrumental methods course is designed for music education majors and provides students with the performance skills, pedagogy and literature knowledge necessary for school music teachers. This course is offered in alternating semesters and is generally taken during the sophomore and junior years. Non-education music majors may enroll in this course as elective with permission of the instructor All methods courses receive 2. Offered in alternate fall semesters.
  
  • MUED431 Classroom Music Education Methods PreK–5

    2 credit(s)
    The course introduces students to the current approached to classroom music with an emphasis on Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze, and will include observation and internship experiences in music classrooms. The class integrates classroom technology skill development (SmartBoard or other interactive white boards, web-based resources, iPad applications, tec.) and requires eight hours of music classroom internship/observation in public or private schools and/or pre-school programs. Offered in alternate fall semesters.
  
  • MUED432 Vocal Music Education Methods 6–12

    2 credit(s)
    This course focuses on teaching skills, diction, vocal tone and techniques, and curricular repertoire development necessary for successful middle and high school vocal teaching and ensemble directing. The Comprehensive Musicianship model and the Minnesota music standards, as well as the National music content standards will be examined. Technology appropriate to middle and upper level teaching is integrated into the course, including ear-training technology, iPads and SmartMusic. Eight hours of vocal rehearsal observation is required for the course. Offered in alternate spring semesters.
  
  • MUED433 Instrumental Music Education Methods 5–12

    2 credit(s)
    This course places emphasis on the teaching skills, instrumental techniques for both string and wind ensembles, and curricular repertoire development needed for middle and high school level instrumental teaching and ensemble directing. The Comprehensive Musicianship model, the National Music Content standards and the MN Music Standards will be examined. SmartMusic technology, iPad and other web-based learning resources are integrated into this class. Eight hours of instrumental rehearsal observation is required for the course. Offered in alternate fall semesters.
  
  • MUED455 Current Issues in Music Education Seminar

    2 credit(s)
    This course is taught in a blended format, with emphasis on the most recent developments and issues in the field of music education. Junior and senior music education majors, as well as the instructor, will research a series of relevant topics appropriate to licensure specialization and personal interest. Some recent topics have included: brain/ music research and implications for music education, music education advocacy, improvisation learning for non-jazz musicians, guitar curriculum development, incorporating folk and world music literature into the string curriculum, and musician’s health and wellness. Prerequisite: Junior or senior music education major or permission of instructor.

Music Lesson

  
  • MUL200 Popular Guitar

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL201 Classical Guitar

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL202 Bass Guitar

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL204 Piano and Jazz Piano

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL205 Organ

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL208 Voice

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL209 Voice Coaching

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL210 Saxophone

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL211 Flute/Piccolo

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL212 Oboe

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL213 Clarinet

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL214 Bassoon

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL215 Violin/Viola

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL216 Cello

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL217 String Bass

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL218 Percussion

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL219 Viola

    1 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299 Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL220 Trumpet

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL221 Trombone/Euphonium

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL222 Horn

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL223 Tuba

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL225 Composition

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL226 Jazz Improvisation

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL400 Popular Guitar

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL401 Classical Guitar

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL402 Bass Guitar

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL404 Piano and Jazz Piano

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL405 Organ

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL408 Voice

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL409 Voice Coaching

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL410 Saxophone

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL411 Flute/Piccolo

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL412 Oboe

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL413 Clarinet

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL414 Bassoon

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL415 Violin/Viola

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL416 Cello

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL417 String Bass

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL418 Percussion

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL419 Viola

    1 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299 Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL420 Trumpet

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL421 Trombone/Euphonium

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL422 Horn

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL423 Tuba

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL425 Composition

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.
  
  • MUL426 Jazz Improvisation

    1–0 credit(s)
    Applied Music (Private Instruction) Private lessons are available to students (regardless of major) with a strong commitment to practice and meet all of the obligations of their private instruction. Students who take private lessons are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles whenever possible. Students must schedule a lesson time with their instructor by signing up for a weekly time by the third day of the term; students may forfeit their right to instruction if they delay in signing up for a lesson time. All applied lessons may be repeated and taken for credit. As part of their private study music majors are required to attend music department recitals and their choice of additional music performances as listed by the department each semester. See the annual Music Student Handbook for additional details. Music education and performance majors must register for one-hour lessons; non-music majors generally take half-hour lessons. Music majors and minors are required to take lessons for credit. In rare exceptions they are allowed to take a 0 credit semester of lessons with written approval from the department chair and a full 18 credit academic load. Music majors take 200 level MUL applied lessons their freshman and sophomore years, 400 level junior and senior years after successful completion of MU299  Sophomore Review. Music education and performance majors register for full-hour lessons (example: MUL201C or MUL401C) each semester. Music B.A. and music industry majors are encouraged to take full-hour lessons; half-hour lessons are the minimum requirement. Non-music majors wishing to take lessons for their own self-improvement and study register for 200 level lessons. Students performing in music ensembles frequently take applied lessons as an elective credit. There is an extra course fee for applied music lessons; please see course listing in WebTools for specific information. If students have any questions regarding lesson registration (MUL) they should contact the music department chair or applied instructor prior to registration or in the first two days of the semester.

Music Technology

  
  • MT298 Field Exploration

    1-3 credit(s)
    This course offers students opportunities for applied learning based on the student’s interests and professional goals. Students work with SMU faculty members and technical staff to develop individual plans for the on or off-campus field exploration. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and music technology director.
  
  • MT302 Digital Music Technology and Lab

    3 credit(s)
    This combined lecture/lab course expands on concepts explored in MU300. Advanced concepts of digital audio editing, recording, sampling, sequencing techniques, beats-style music creation, and interactive (web based) media creation and distribution are studied. The course is a combination of lecture demonstrations and creative assignments completed by the students. Students use lab time for guided assistance in completing assignments and projects pertaining to the class. Presentations by industry professionals are a part of the course when relevant. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MU300  or equivalent experience.
  
  • MT310 Introduction to Sound Recording and Lab

    3 credit(s)
    This course is a basic introduction to various analog and digital recording techniques. It includes an overview of microphone selection and placement, multi-track recording, basic mixing, signal processing and basic acoustics. The lab includes work on student recording projects and assignments on and off campus. Students gain valuable hands on experience planning, recording and mixing their own multi-track recording sessions. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MT302  and MU300 .
  
  • MT320 Advanced Applications of Recording and Audio Production

    2 credit(s)
    This course delves into the actual methods used to produce projects for business, communications, marketing and professional commerce driven music projects. The class works on a music project and a business project, both of which are designed to create solutions for the entertainment and communications industries. This course includes 2 track stereo recording, multi-track recording, and an examination of how acoustics can affect recording. The lab portion of the course focuses on “real projects” for business and music. Offered alternating spring semesters. Prerequisite: MT310 .
 

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