Course Descriptions

065 Remedial Piano. (1, repeatable once) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for music majors.

080 (formerly Mus 099) Basic Musicianship Skills. (1, repeatable to 4) Development of basic musicianship skills of vocal production, reading, aural discrimination, and performance of pitch and rhythm. Does not fulfill graduation requirements in the major. Prerequisite: departmental recommendation. Graded S/U only.

100 (formerly Mus 001) Recital Attendance. (0) Graded S/U only. Attendance at 15 music concerts/recitals per semester for satisfactory grade.

125 (formerly Mus 140) Piano in Ensemble Performance. (1, repeatable) Performance and discussion of selected literature. Media: 1 piano, 4 hands; 2 pianos, 4 hands; voice and piano; instrument and piano; piano and two or more instruments. Prerequisites: Piano principal or consent of instructor.

130 Introduction to Music Education. (1) An overview of music education, the types of qualifications required for certification. Correlated public school observations.

132 (formerly Mus 111) String Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing and teaching the violin, viola, cello, and bass, including arrangements for solo and string ensemble.

133 (formerly Mus 221) Woodwind Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing and teaching the flute, oboe, and bassoon.

134 (formerly Mus 222) Woodwind Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing, teaching, and arranging for the clarinet and saxophone.

135 (formerly Mus 223) Brass Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing and teaching the trumpet, cornet, and horn.

136 (formerly Mus 224) Brass Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing, teaching, and arranging for the trombone, euphonium, and tuba.

137 (formerly Mus 225) Percussion Techniques. (1) A study of the basic techniques of playing, teaching, and arranging for percussion instruments.

138 (formerly Mus 252) Vocal Techniques. (1) Development of vocal techniques and methodology for the instrumental music education major. Prerequisite: instrumental music education major.

141 (formerly Mus 288) Introduction to Music Business. (2) An introduction to the field of music business through a review of the various areas and careers within the music industry including music publishing, recording, merchandising, concert promotion, artist management, and arts administration.

151 (formerly Mus 100) Introduction to Music Therapy. (2) Definition of music as therapy; introduction to music as a therapeutic function; scope of music therapy; areas of application; professional aspects; and the role of the music therapist in the therapeutic milieu. Field observations.

161 (formerly Mus 233) Elementary Guitar. (2) Combines beginning guitar techniques and music fundamentals.

162 (formerly Mus 050) Group Voice. (1, repeatable to 3) Voice instruction in a group setting.

165 (formerly Mus 040) Class Piano I. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for music majors. IAI: Mus 901 if Mus 181 is also completed.

166 (formerly Mus 040) Class Piano II. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for music majors. Prerequisite: Mus 165 or equivalent or consent of instructor. IAI: Mus 902 if Mus 182 is also completed.

167 Introduction to Jazz Piano. (1) Voicing and comping (piano techniques) for jazz application. Traditional elementary voicings and voice leading applied to jazz. Structures for chord extensions in jazz performance. Piano techniques to realize harmonic notation common to jazz. Prerequisite: Mus 166 or consent of instructor.

180 (formerly Mus 170) Fundamentals of Music. (3) An introduction to the basic elements of music. Music reading, sightsinging, and elementary ear training. Open to general university students. Does not apply toward music major graduation credit. Not open to students who have received credit for Mus 181.

181 (formerly Mus 180) Theory I. (3) Techniques and materials of diatonic music. Introduction to tonal harmony through part writing, harmonization of melodies, and analysis. Sightsinging, keyboard, and aural skills included. Five meetings each week. IAI: Mus 901 if Mus 165 is also completed.

182 (formerly Mus 181) Theory II. (3) Further studies in diatonic techniques and initial studies in chromatic techniques. Continuation of writing skills and analysis. Sightsinging, keyboard, and aural skills included. Prerequisite: a grade of C or above in Mus 181. Five meetings each week. IAI: Mus 902 if Mus 166 is also completed.

187 Jazz Fundamentals and Theory. (1) Fundamentals of scales and chords related to jazz, performed in a lab setting. Elementary jazz harmonic practices and the rhythm section. Chord nomenclature common to jazz notation.

190 What to Listen for in Music. (3) (General Education/Humanities) An exploration of basic elements-rhythm, harmony, melody, texture, and form-with musical illustrations from various styles and media. Recommended for those without music background. IAI: F1 900.

195 American Popular Music. (3) (General Education/Humanities or Multicultural Studies) A survey of American popular music from the 19th century to the present. Includes extensive listening to representative styles and outstanding works within those styles, with discussion of historical, sociological, and musical influences. Recommended for those without music background. IAI: F1 904.

196 Music in the Rock Era. (3) (General Education/Multicultural Studies) An introduction to popular music during the rock era as an expression of multiple cultures; an exploration of the relationship between musical style and meaning and the socio-cultural context from which the music emerges, with emphasis on cross-cultural connections.

200 (formerly Mus 002) Basic Music Skills Assessment. (0, repeatable) Examination of foundation-level music skills. Students are reviewed in writing, speaking, and basic skills. Students may retest any area twice to achieve S grade. Graded S/U only.

231 (formerly Mus 230) Recreational/Classroom Instruments. (1) Playing and arranging techniques for classroom percussion, melody, and harmony instruments. Group song leading and instrument playing in classroom, recreational, and therapeutic settings. Experiences with CMP and Manhattanville curriculum projects.

232 (formerly Mus 231) Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff in the Classroom. (3) Introduction to Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff approaches to American general music education. Includes materials, techniques, and arranging for individual clients and classroom combinations.

241 (formerly Mus 289) Practicum in Music Business. (1, repeatable to 2) A part-time practical experience in an area of the music industry. Prerequisites: Mus 141 and permission of program director.

251, 252, 253 (formerly Mus 201) Field Experience in Music Therapy. (1 each) Assignment to an agency serving clients in the areas of mental retardation and gerontology. Emphasis on influence of music on behavior. Discourses concerning field experiences. Continuation of theory/practice philosophy of the therapy program. Prerequisite: Mus 151.

261 (formerly Mus 234) Intermediate Guitar. (2) Combines intermediate guitar techniques and related music study.

262, 263 (formerly Mus 250, 251) Phonetics and Diction. (2 per semester) Study of Italian, French, and German phonetics and diction as they apply to singing. Utilization of vocal literature from the Baroque to the present.

265 (formerly Mus 040) Class Piano III. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for music majors. Prerequisite: Mus 166 or equivalent or consent of instructor. IAI: Mus 903 if Mus 281 is also completed.

266 (formerly Mus 040) Class Piano IV. (1) Keyboard instruction in a classroom setting for music majors. Prerequisite: Mus 265 or equivalent or consent of instructor. IAI: Mus 904 if Mus 182 is also completed.

267 (formerly Mus 366) Jazz Improvisation I. (2) The elements of jazz improvisation. Listening skills, transcription, and jazz styles. Application of tonal harmonic language and scale structures to jazz improvisation. Construction of melodies utilizing voice-leading and counterpoints. Prerequisite: Mus 187.

268 (formerly Mus 240) Keyboard Skills. (2) Development of functional skills for keyboard students of advanced level. Includes sightreading, transposition, harmonization, and improvisation. Prerequisite: Mus 182.

281 (formerly Mus 280) Theory III. (3) Further studies in chromatic techniques. Continued writing skills and analysis, including simple part forms. Sightsinging and aural skills included. Prerequisite: a grade of C or above in Mus 181. Five meetings each week. IAI: Mus 903 if Mus 265 is also completed.

282 (formerly Mus 281) Theory IV. (3) Introduction to sonata form and the technical materials of late 19th and early 20th century music through analysis, listening, and writing. Sightsinging and aural skills included. Prerequisite: a grade of C or above in Mus 281. Five meetings each week. IAI: Mus 904 if Mus 266 is also completed.

300 (formerly Mus 003) Music Student Teaching Review. (0, repeatable) Examination of teacher competencies and skills prior to student teaching semester. Students are reviewed in fundamental teaching skills and knowledge. Students may retest any area to achieve S grade. Prerequisite: Mus 200. Graded S/U only.

330 (formerly Mus 300) Basic Conducting. (2) Introduction to basic conducting skills. Study of conducting patterns, preparatory beats, cueing, and cut-offs. Introduction to score reading and analysis. Prerequisite: Mus 200.

331 (formerly Mus 351) Choral Conducting. (2) A study of choral conducting, rehearsal techniques, literature, and methods as they apply to the junior and senior high school choral program. Includes conducting technique, programming, style, interpretation, analysis of advanced choral literature for large and small ensemble, festivals, contests, and concerts. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 330, 335.

332 (formerly Mus 321) Instrumental Conducting. (2) Thorough acquaintance with the art and technique of conducting as the means to achieve musical and expressive results. Preparation to assume leadership of instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 330.

333 (formerly Mus 337) General Music in the Elementary/Middle School. (3) Basic music experiences as related to child development from kindergarten through middle school including methods of presentation, arranging, and use of appropriate music literature. Directed observations, field experiences. Open to music majors and minors only. Prerequisites: Mus 200; for choral-general specialization only: Mus 231-232 or consent of instructor; Eng 180 and 280.

334 (formerly Mus 363) Music for the Exceptional Child. (3) Developmental music experiences for the exceptional child in mainstreamed music classes. Emphasis on the psychology, identification, and methods of instruction and arranging of music for exceptional learners. Field experiences and teaching experiences. Prerequisites: Mus 200; Eng 180 and 280; junior/senior standing or consent of instructor.

335 (formerly Mus 350) Choral Methods. (3) A study of the teaching techniques and organizational procedures of the school choral program including resource materials, rehearsal methods, and vocal pedagogy as applied to the choral ensemble. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 330.

336 (formerly Mus 320) Instrumental Methods. (3) The theory, techniques, and problems of wind, percussion, and string instruments in relation to the organization and teaching of band and orchestra. Prerequisites: Mus 200; Eng 180 and 280; instrumental techniques courses or equivalent background.

337 (formerly Mus 323) Jazz Band Methods and Techniques. (2) A study of the organization of the school jazz band program, methods available for instructors, materials, techniques of rehearsals, and performances. Prerequisite: Mus 200.

341 (formerly Mus 382) Music Publishing. (2) A study of publishing as it relates to the music industry. Topics will include how music publishers acquire the rights to music copyrights and how they protect music copyrights from exploitation through music licensing. Prerequisite: Mus 141.

342 (formerly Mus 383) Music Administration. (2) A study of not-for-profit music organizations with an emphasis in symphony orchestra and opera company administration. Includes an examination of organization structure, funding, and audience development. Prerequisites: Mus 141, Mus 341, Mktg 327, or consent of instructor. Participation in field trips required.

343 (formerly Mus 384) The Music Products Industry. (2) A study of the domestic and international music products industry. Topics will include the manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of musical instruments, print music, and accessories. Prerequisites: Mus 141, Mus 341, Mgt 349, or consent of instructor. Participation in field trips required.

344 (formerly Mus 388) Artist Development. (2) A study of artist development and the live music industry from the perspective of the performing artist. Topics will include the performing artist's management team, the artist-management agreement, advancing an artist's career, touring, and concert promotion and production. Prerequisites: Mus 141, 341, or consent of instructor.

345 (formerly Mus 389) The Recording Industry. (2) A study of the domestic and international recording industry. Topics will include industry structure, operations, and business and legal affairs. Both major and independent labels will be explores. Prerequisites: Mus 141, 341, 348, or consent of instructor.

348 (formerly Mus 386) Music Recording and Production Techniques. (3) Recording acoustic music and producing music from digital and analog formats using standard microphones, mixers, and storage media. Additional emphasis on traditional and microcomputer editing techniques. Also includes procedures for producing a final product for commercial distribution. Prerequisites: Mus 181 (or concurrent enrollment); Macintosh familiarity or Mac tour from Academic Computing within the first two weeks of the semester.

351 (formerly Mus 309) Basic Arranging. (2) A study of the basic principles of harmonization, arranging, orchestration of musical material for various vocal and instrumental combinations. Emphasis on evaluation of students' arrangements. Prerequisite: Mus 200; Mus 282 or consent of instructor.

367 Jazz Improvisation II. (2) The elements of jazz improvisation. Listening skills, transcription, and jazz styles. Application of non-tonal harmonic language and scale structures to jazz improvisation. Construction of melodies utilizing voice-leading and counterpoint. Prerequisites: Mus 200 and 267.

381 (formerly Mus 380) Analysis I. (3) Analysis of common musical forms and genres from the common practice. Prerequisites: Mus 200 and 282; Eng 180 and 280.

387 (formerly Mus 487) Jazz Arranging and Composition I. (2) The study and analysis of arranging techniques as employed in contemporary jazz with emphasis on the development of arranging and composition skills for ensembles of varied instrumentation. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 182, and 187.

390 (formerly Mus 370) European Art Music I. (3) Survey of music history and analysis of musical styles and their social context. Examination of important styles and musical examples cultivated in Western civilization from the Greeks to the middle of the 18th century. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisites: Mus 200; Mus 181 or equivalent; Eng 180 and 280.

391 (formerly Mus 371) European Art Music II. (3) Continuation of Mus 390. Examination of important styles and musical examples cultivated in Europe and the U.S. from the middle of the 18th century through the 20th century. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisites: Mus 200; Mus 181 or equivalent; Eng 180 and 280.

392 Music in the Theatre. (2) A study of the relationship of music to drama in opera, operetta, and American musical theatre. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280.

393 (formerly Mus 391) Orchestral Music. (2) Exploration of the literature for symphony orchestra from the 17th through 20th centuries. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280.

394 Music in World Cultures. (3) (General Education/Multicultural Studies) Study of the music, dance, and instruments of the peoples of North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia with emphasis on non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280. IAI: F1 903N.

395 (formerly Mus 322) Band/Orchestra Literature. (2) Survey of instrumental music literature appropriate to elementary, middle school, and high school band and orchestra ensembles. Application of skills acquired in instrumental techniques courses through the reading of school instrumental literature. Analysis and adaptation of music suitable for all levels. Prerequisites: Mus 200; one technique class from each of the following groups: Mus 131/132; 133/134; 135/136; 137; 330.

396 (formerly Mus 352) Choral Literature. (2) Study, analysis, and adaptations of the literature for elementary, middle school, and high school for like and mixed voices in choral groups. Will include both sacred and secular literature of all periods of music. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 232, 262, 263.

397 (formerly Mus 395) Jazz Survey. (2) Exploration of the origins of jazz, its many forms, and its present day trends.

400 (formerly Mus 499) Independent Study. (1-3, repeatable to 6) A music project outside the regular curriculum for advanced undergraduate students. Each project under the supervision of an instructor and with permission of department chairperson. Course culminates in a written report, examination, and/or performance. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chairperson.

401 (formerly Mus 400) Honors Thesis/Recital. (3) For School of Music Honors students.

402 (formerly Mus 468) Recital Performance. (0) Public performance of a student recital of solo or solo/chamber literature approved by the student's applied performance teacher. Prerequisite: pre-recital hearing approved by the appropriate applied area faculty. Graded S/U only, to be determined by faculty of the appropriate applied area.

403 (formerly Mus 492) Proseminar in Music. (1-3, repeatable to 6) Studies in selected topics in music. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department chairperson.

430 (formerly Mus 426) Marching Band Techniques. (2) The preparation of programs for the marching band. The selection and preparation of music, choreography, drill, properties, animation, and formats for the band show. Prerequisite: Mus 116 and 200.

439 Music Teaching in the Secondary School. (3) A study of music materials, pedagogy, and techniques for the middle school and secondary school including choral, instrumental, and general music teaching. Prerequisites: Mus 002; Eng 180 and 280.

441 (formerly Mus 486) Current Issues in Music Business. (2) A study of current issues in the music industry. Included will be in-depth research into the student's area of interest and preparation for internship and employment. Prerequisites: Mus 141, 341, and senior standing.

442 (formerly Mus 476) Internship. (3-12, not repeatable) A one-semester internship in music business. Prerequisites: completion of all other requirements for music business and senior standing. Graded S/U only.

451 (formerly Mus 470) Psychology of Music I. (2) An overview of the socio-psychological aspects of music. A critical appraisal of the growth and development of musicality. Emphasis on the learning processes and psychometric evaluation. Prerequisites: 6 s.h. of psychology coursework, junior standing, or consent of instructor.

452 (formerly Mus 471) Psychology of Music II. (2) Application of research techniques in relation to music, music therapy, and music education. Development of APA writing style. Prerequisites: Mus 451, junior standing, and consent of instructor.

453, 454 (formerly Mus 401, 402) Influences of Music on Behavior. (2 per semester) Discourses concerned with the influence of music on behavior for physically and mentally handicapped. Specific clinical assignments serve as a basis for the discussions. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 251, 252, 253, junior standing, and consent of instructor.

455, 456 (formerly Mus 404, 405) Music Therapy Principles and Practices. (2 per semester) History, theory, and principles of music as therapy. Influence of music on behavior, assignment to facilities serving emotionally disturbed and psychiatric clients. Classification, treatment methods, and music therapy applications in psychiatric disorders. Administration of music therapy programs. Job interviewing techniques. Prerequisites: Mus 200; senior music therapy major or consent of instructor.

457 (formerly Mus 409) Clinical Internship in Music Therapy. (4-12, not repeatable) A six-month music therapy clinical internship in approved clinical training centers. The clinical internship is in addition to and follows the completion of the undergraduate requirements for music therapy. Prerequisite: completion of undergraduate requirements for music therapy major.

461 (formerly Mus 413) String Pedagogy. (1-2, repeatable to 8) A study of the methods and approaches to the teaching of strings in class and studio. Laboratory observation and teaching. Prerequisite: string principal and consent of instructor.

462 (formerly Mus 463) Organ Pedagogy. (1) Examination of introductory organ methods and literature for beginning organ student. Student participation in teaching experiences. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280; organ principal or consent of instructor.

463 (formerly Mus 465) Church Service Playing I. (2) Practical training in the playing of hymns and liturgy, choral and solo accompaniments. Discussion of hymnody and liturgies, selection of music for the church service. Prerequisite: organ principal or consent of instructor.

464 (formerly Mus 466) Church Service Playing II. (1) Advanced service playing including varied hymn accompaniments and introductions, improvisation. Prerequisite: Mus 268 or equivalent, and 463.

465, 466 (formerly Mus 443, 444) Piano Pedagogy. (2 per semester) Examination of piano literature and materials at the beginning through early advanced levels. Discussion of the psychology of learning and piano teaching techniques. Student participation in teaching experiences. In sequence. Prerequisites: Mus 200 and 268; Eng 180 and 280; Psy 100 and 221.

481 (formerly Mus 480) Counterpoint. (3) Studies in tonal counterpoint. Representative techniques and genres including invention and fugue. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 282.

482 Materials of 20th Century Music. (3) Studies in 20th-century compositional practices and styles through analysis and exercises in 20th-century techniques. Prerequisites: Mus 200 and 282; Eng 180 and 280.

483 Orchestration. (3) Study of instruments and instrumentation through practical exercises. Prerequisites: Mus 200, Mus 282 or consent of instructor.

485 Techniques of Electronic Music. (3) Fundamental concepts in electronic music and classical techniques in studio work. Prerequisite: Mus 200, 181.

487 Jazz Arranging and Composition II. (2) Composition techniques to include writing for the jazz orchestra in extended non-traditional formal designs. Atonal application for jazz composition, to include pan-diatonicism, polytonality, pitch class set techniques, and serial techniques. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 387, and 482, or consent of instructor

490 (formerly Mus 420) Literature of the Applied Field. (3) Survey of woodwind or brass or percussion literature considered from its historical, formal, stylistic, and aesthetic aspects. Content varies with areas of performance and expertise. Prerequisites: music major and/or consent of instructor.

491 (formerly Mus 454) History of American Music. (3) A history of music in America from colonial times to the present. Prerequisites: Mus 390, or 391, or consent of instructor; Eng 180 and 280.

492 (formerly Mus 410) String Literature. (2) History of stringed instruments and early performance practices. Performers, pedagogical treatises, and literature through the twentieth century.

493, 494 (formerly Mus 460, 461) Organ Literature. (2 per semester) Survey of organ literature from the 15th century to the present time. Sequential. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280.

495, 496 (formerly Mus 440, 441) Piano Literature. (2 per semester) Survey of keyboard literature considered from its historical, formal, stylistic and aesthetic aspects. Nonsequential. Prerequisites: Mus 200; Eng 180 and 280; piano principal or consent of instructor.

497 Jazz History, Selected Topics. (2, repeatable to 4) An in-depth study of selected topics from the history of jazz. Topics in this course change each time it is taught. Prerequisites: Mus 200, 397; consent of instructor.