Stephen F. Austin State University

School of Music

Faculty

Areas of Study & Degrees

The School of Music offers degree programs for students interested in performance, composition, music education and pedagogy. Such programs also can help students prepare for continuing graduate study or for careers in music business, music technology, church music, private studio teaching and many other allied fields.

Specifically, the school offers a Bachelor of Music in Performance (with keyboard, keyboard pedagogy, orchestral instrument and voice concentrations), a Bachelor of Music in Composition, a Bachelor of Music in Sound Recording Technology, and a Bachelor of Music with all-level Teacher Certification options, and a Bachelor of Music with all-level pre-certification options (with elementary, instrumental and choral/keyboard concentrations). It also offers a 23-hour music-minor program of study.

Objectives

The School of Music at SFA is committed to providing undergraduate and graduate curricula with a wide variety of musical experiences designed to prepare students to confidently begin or continue careers in music education, performance, sound recording technology, and composition. Its goal is to graduate highly competent musicians, accomplished performers, sensitive artists and articulate musical leaders who clearly understand the value and role of music as part of our cultural heritage, our welfare and the very essence of human existence.

To this end, the School of Music also is committed to attracting and retaining students and faculty of the highest quality possible and dedicated to the creation of an academic climate in which both may work and interact with broad creative freedom.

Furthermore, the School of Music is committed to broadening the musical experience and knowledge of the general student at the university and is dedicated to serving the university, community and region by enriching the quality of life through presentation of numerous concerts, recitals and other musical programs.

Transfer Students

A theory placement test may be required. In addition, all transfer students will enter in lower-division applied instruction (MUP 119 or 129) unless approved for upper-division instruction through audition. Students should supply a complete list of repertoire previously studied at the time of the placement audition.

In accordance with the "Field of Study Curriculum for Music" approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the School of Music will accept four semesters of ensemble, four semesters of applied study, four semesters of theory/aural skills, and one semester of music literature from community colleges. The transfer of courses in vocal diction, instrumental methods or courses designed to promote keyboard competency will be evaluated on an individual basis as described in the "Field of Study" document. Students wishing to transfer additional courses in the three areas mentioned above should provide course syllabi and catalogue descriptions of the courses in question. Finally, students wishing to transfer credits toward the Recital Attendance requirements at SFA must show:

  1. satisfactory completion of the requirements on the student's transcript;
  2. clear indications in course syllabi and/or catalogue materials that the requirement has been fulfilled as part of another course; or
  3. a clear statement from the chair/director of the sending school as to the attendance requirement of the school and specifically how the requirements were satisfied by the student in question. A maximum of four semesters of Recital Attendance will be accepted from the sending school.

Ensembles

Students are required to participate in a major ensemble - band, choir or orchestra - during each semester they are enrolled in applied instruction as a major. Keyboard majors in degree programs not designed for teacher certification must enroll for accompanying (MUP 138) instead of one of the major ensembles listed above. Chamber music ensembles (MUP 139) are available to qualified students through invitation or audition.

Recitals

Frequently throughout the year, students, faculty members and guest artists are presented in recitals by the School of Music and College of Fine Arts. These recitals are open to the public. Because performance and listening experiences constitute an area of major importance in the study of music, all music majors are required to enroll in MUP 100.001 for seven semesters with a minimum of 10 recitals and all convocations attended each semester. As well, all music majors are required to enroll in MUP 100.002 for each semester beyond seven semesters. Music minors are required to enroll for two semesters in MUP 100.003 with a minimum of 10 recitals and all convocations attended each semester.

Degree/Time Requirements

All music degree programs require a minimum total of 120-133 semester hours for graduation. In addition to the major requirements listed on the following pages, general education requirements are listed earlier in this bulletin. For students in music education it is possible to complete the degree program in eight semesters; however, nine semesters is more realistic unless students attend summer sessions. A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all degree programs: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262; MUP 101, 102, 201, 202; and MHL 245. This requirement applies to comparable transfer hours and music minors as well.

Policy on Repeated Courses

Students who fail on their second attempt to pass or meet the minimum grade requirements (see above) for any music course required on the student's degree program/plan (whether formally completed or implied):

  1. will no longer be allowed to continue in courses restricted to music majors or minors (except applied study which may be taken at the minor level if approved by the applied teacher); but
  2. may continue in music courses open to non-majors under the same terms open to all students on the campus.

Definition of Majors and Minors

Majors

Students who wish to major in music must present evidence of talent and previous experience in music and must complete a satisfactory audition to enter the program.

All entering music majors must register for Recital Attendance, Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Applied Study/Performance Ensembles as required by their degree. Entering music majors (except keyboard majors) must also register for Class Piano, following a placement audition, until the successful completion of the Keyboard Proficiency Exam.

Minors

The School of Music offers a minor in music that is complementary to many undergraduate majors. Students who wish to pursue a minor in music may pursue the program of study detailed below. Applied music auditions are required of all music minors.

Certificate

The School of Music offers a 30-hour certificate in Piano Pedagogy, designed for private teachers in the field who want to supplement or update their teaching skills or for students who wish to add this credential to their undergraduate degree program.

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Performance (120 hours)

Concentrations in Keyboard, Keyboard Pedagogy, Orchestral Instruments and Voice
  1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42-48 hours)*
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from English rhetoric/composition:
        1. ENG 131, 132, 133H
      2. Six to eight hours from communication:
        1. BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; GER 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (3-5 hours)
      1. Three to five hours from: MTH 110, 127, 133, 138, 143, 220, 233
    3. Natural Sciences (6 to 8 hours) (Lab Required)
      1. Six to eight hours from: BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 125**, 133, 134; ENV 110, GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 125**, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105
    4. Humanities & Visual & Performing Arts (6 hours)
      1. Three hours from visual and performing arts: ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245**; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200 - 233H, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from: U.S. history: HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from political science: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from social/behavioral science: AEC 261**; ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; EPS 380**; FOR 435**; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
        *Please note: Specific degree programs may direct core curriculum choices due to accreditation requirements or other considerations. Please see core requirements for specific degree programs.
        **These courses are approved for core curriculum credit in a limited number of degree programs. Please see an academic adviser to verify that these courses will apply to your degree program.
  2. College Requirement:
    1. Music majors meet the college requirement with completion of computer-related elements of MUP 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, and 262
  3. Major:
    1. 76 credit hours of music are required. Programs require a minimum of 42 hours in-residence (on campus), of which 36 hours must be advanced (300-400 level)
  4. Music Core - All Concentrations:
    1. Music Theory: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262, 461
    2. Music History: MHL 245, 345, 346
    3. Major Applied Medium (except Keyboard Pedagogy): four hours of MUP 119, six hours of MUP 129 and 12 hours of MUP 329 to attain a proficiency level necessary to meet the graduation recital requirements. MUP 495 and 496 are required.
    4. Major Applied Medium Keyboard Pedagogy: eight hours of MUP 119, four hours of MUP 319, and six hours of MUP 329 to attain a proficiency level necessary to meet the graduation recital requirements. MUP 495 is required.
    5. Class Piano: MUP 101, 102, 201, 202 (Orchestral Instrument and Voice Concentrations only - unless waived by proficiency examination)
    6. Conducting: MUP 356 or 357
    7. Recital Attendance: Seven semesters of MUP 100.001 and subsequent semesters of MUP 100.002
  5. Major Ensemble:
    1. Keyboard Concentrations: eight hours of MUP 138/338; after four semesters, MUP 139/339 possible at discretion of director of accompanying.
    2. Orchestral Instrument Concentration: eight different semesters chosen from MUP 134/334, 135/335 or 136/336
    3. Voice Concentration: eight different semesters of MUP 133/333
  6. Additional Requirements:
    1. Keyboard Concentration: MTC 462; four hours of MHL 474; Minor Applied Medium: two hours of MUP 109 (Organ recommended); Keyboard Skills: MUP 203, 464, 465, 469
    2. Keyboard Pedagogy Concentration: MTC 462; four hours of MHL 474; Minor Applied Medium: two hours of MUP 109 (Organ recommended); Keyboard Skills: MUP 203, 464, 465, 466, 469
    3. Orchestral Instrument Concentration: one hour of MUP 458; minor ensemble: four hours of small and/or chamber ensembles under MUP 139/339 or 137/337; MUP 465; MTC 462 or 463
    4. Voice Concentration: two hours of MUP 458; MUP 464, 465; Diction: four hours of MUP 370 (English, Italian, French and German); eight hours of modern language.
  7. Two recitals (MUP 495, a half recital in the junior year, and MUP 496, a full recital in the senior year) are required in the major applied performance field.
  8. A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all programs: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262; MUP 101, 102, 201, 202; and MHL 245. This requirement applies to comparable transfer courses as well.
  9. Enough additional hours to total 120
  10. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student's official degree plan.
  11. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.
Performance Concentration in Keyboard Pedagogy

See Core Curriculum Requirements under Academic Units or College of Fine Arts

  1. Music Theory: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262, 461, and 462.
  2. Music History: MHL 245, 345, 346.
  3. Major Applied Medium: 8 credit hours of MUP 119, 4 credit hours of MUP 319, and 6 credit hours of MUP 329 to attain a proficiency level necessary to meet the graduation recital requirements. MUP 495 is required.
  4. Minor Applied Medium: 2 credit hours of MUP 109 (Organ recommended).
  5. Major Ensemble: 8 credit hours of MUP 138/338. After 4 semesters, MUP 139/339 possible at discretion of director of accompanying. (Enrollment in listed ensemble is required each semester the student is enrolled in major applied medium at SFA.)
  6. Pedagogy and Literature: MUP 464, 465, 466 and 4 semester hours of MHL 459/474.
  7. Keyboard Skills: 203, 469.
  8. Conducting: MUP 356 or 357
  9. Recital Attendance: Seven semesters of MUP 100.001 and subsequent semesters of MUP 100.002
    (Electives necessary to complete 76 credit hours of Music.)

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Composition (120 hours)

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42-48 hours)*
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from: ENG 131, 132, 133H
      2. Six to eight hours from:BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; GER 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (3-5 hours)
      1. Three to five hours from: MTH 110, 127, 133, 138, 143, 220, 233
    3. Natural Sciences (6 to 8 hours) (Lab Required)
      1. Six to eight hours from: BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 125**, 133, 134; ENV 110; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 125**, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105
    4. Humanities & Visual & Performing Arts (6 Hours)
      1. Three hours from visual and performing arts: ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245**; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200 - 233H, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from: U.S. history HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from: political science: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from: social/behavioral science: AEC 261**; ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; EPS 380**; FOR 435**; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
        *Please note: Specific degree programs may direct core curriculum choices due to accreditation requirements or other considerations. Please see core requirements for specific degree programs.
        **These courses are approved for core curriculum credit in a limited number of degree programs. Please see an academic adviser to verify that these courses will apply to your degree program.
  2. College Requirement:
    1. Music majors meet the college requirement with completion of computer-related elements of MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261 and 262.
  3. Major: 76 credit hours of music are required. Programs require a minimum of 42 hours in-residence (on campus), of which 36 hours must be advanced (300-400 level).
    1. Music Theory: MTC 110, 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262, 358, 461, 462, 463; two hours from MTC 475
    2. Composition: six hours of MTC 117; 12 hours of MTC 327; MUP 496 is required.
    3. Music History: MHL 245, 345, 346
    4. Applied Medium: six hours of MUP 109 or 119
    5. Major Ensemble: seven different semesters chosen from MUP 133/333, 134/334, 135/335, 136/336 or 138/338
    6. Class Piano: MUP 201, 202 (unless waived by proficiency examination)
    7. Conducting: MUP 356 or 357
    8. Recital Attendance: Seven semesters of MUP 100.001 and subsequent semesters of MUP 100.002
  4. One recital (MUP 495, a half recital in the junior year, and MUP 496, a full recital in the senior year) is required in the major applied field.
  5. A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all programs: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262; MUP 101, 102, 201, 202; and MHL 245. This requirement applies to comparable transfer courses as well.
  6. Enough additional hours to total 120
  7. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student's official degree plan.
  8. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Sound Recording Technology (120 hours)

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12-13 hours)
      1. Six hours from: ENG 131, 132, 133H
      2. Three hours from: BCM 247
      3. Three to four hours from: COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (4 hours)
      1. MTH 233
    3. Natural Sciences (8 hours, lab required)
      1. PHY 110, 118
    4. Humanities & Visual & Performing Arts (6 hours)
      1. Three hours from: THR 370
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200-233H, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from: HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from: AEC 261**; ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; EPS 380**; FOR 435**; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirement
    1. Music majors meet the college requirement with completion of computer-related elements of MUP 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261 or 262.
  3. Major: 76 credit hours are required in music classes or prescribed electives. Programs must include at least 40 advanced hours (courses numbered 300 and above). At least 24 of the advanced hours must be done in residence (on campus).
    1. Music Theory: MTC 151, 152, 161 162, 251, 252, 261, 262, 362, 460
    2. Sound Recording Technology: MUT 205, 210, 220, 305, 310, 312, 320, 325, 350, 360, 499
    3. Music History: MHL 245
    4. Major Ensemble: Four different semesters chosen from MUP 133/333, 134/334, 135/335, 136/336, 137/337, 138/338 or 139/339
    5. Class Piano: MUP 201, 202
    6. Recital Attendance: Seven semesters of MUP 100.001 and subsequent semesters of MUP 100.002
    7. Supportive Arts Courses: THR 480, ART 412
    8. Supportive Engineering/Math Courses: MTH 139, EGR 111, EGR 112, PHY 241
    9. Recital: MUP 495 (final recording project, not solo performance)
  4. One recital (MUP 495) is required as a final recording project.
  5. A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all programs: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262; MUP 101, 102, 201, 202; and MHL 245. This requirement applies to comparable transfer courses as well.
  6. Enough additional hours to total 120
  7. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student's official degree plan.
  8. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) With All-Level Certification (133 hours)

All-Level Certification for Grades 1-12 with Instrumental/Keyboard, Choral/Keyboard & Elementary Concentrations

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42-48 hours)*
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from English rhetoric/composition: ENG 131, 132, 133H
      2. Six to eight hours from communication: BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; FRE 131, 132; GER 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (3-5 hours)
      1. Three to five hours from: MTH 110, 127, 133, 138, 143, 220, 233
    3. Natural Sciences (6 to 8 hours) (Lab Required)
      1. Six to eight hours from: BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 125**, 133, 134; ENV 110; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 125**, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105
    4. Humanities & Visual & Performing Arts (6 hours)
      1. Three hours from visual and performing arts: ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245**; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three hours from: ENG 200 - 233H, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social & Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from U.S. history: HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from political science: PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from social/behavioral science: AEC 261**; ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; EPS 380**; FOR 435**; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
        *Please note: Specific degree programs may direct core curriculum choices due to accreditation requirements or other considerations. Please see core requirements for specific degree programs.
        **These courses are approved for core curriculum credit in a limited number of degree programs. Please see an academic adviser to verify that these courses will apply to your degree program.
  2. College Requirements
    1. Music majors will meet the college requirement with completion of computer-related elements of MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, and 262.
  3. Major Requirements: 71 credit hours of music are required. Programs require a minimum of 42 hours in-residence (on campus), of which 36 hours must be advanced (300-400 level).
    1. Music Theory: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262, 461
    2. Music History: MHL 245, 345, 346, 354
    3. Major Applied Medium: eight hours of MUP 119 and six hours of MUP 319 to attain a proficiency level necessary to meet the graduation recital requirement. MUP 495 is required.
    4. Conducting: MUP 356 or 357
    5. Class Piano: MUP 201, 202 (unless waived by proficiency examination)
    6. Recital Attendance: Seven semesters of MUP 100.001 and subsequent semesters of MUP 100.002
    7. Major Ensemble and Additional Requirements:
      1. Instrumental/Keyboard Concentration: seven different semesters, excluding the student-teaching semester; Wind and Percussion majors must choose from MUP 135/335 and 136/336 and have either four semesters of MUP 135/335 and three semesters of MUP 136/336 or three semesters of MUP 135/335 and four semesters MUP 136/336; string majors must register for MUP 134/334. Also, MHL 455; (string majors substitute MHL 474); MUP 457; MUP 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 307.
      2. Choral/Keyboard Concentration: seven different semesters of MUP 133/333. Also, MHL 452; MUP 456; four hours of MUP 370 (diction); MUP 464.
      3. Elementary Concentration: seven different semesters, excluding the student-teaching semester, from MUP 133/333 (if voice), MUP 134/334 (if strings), MUP 135/335 and/or MUP 136/336 (as in Instrumental Concentration above, if instrumental). Also, MHL 355, 471; MHL 452 or MHL 455; three hours from MTC 462, 463, or MUP 456, 457, 464.
  4. Recitals: MUP 495 (a half recital in the senior year) in the major applied performance field is required.
  5. A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all degree programs: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262; MUP 101, 102, 201, 202; and MHL 245. This requirement applies to comparable transfer courses as well.
  6. Professional Certification component of 18 hours is required for all certification programs. This includes successful completion of the TExES Music Content Exam as a pre-requisite to student teaching (usually completed during the internship semester).
  7. Enough additional hours to total 133
  8. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student's official degree plan.
  9. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.
NOTE: For Certification requirements, see College of Education, Teacher Certification section of this bulletin.

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) With Pre-Certification Options (120 hours)

The Bachelor of Music All-Level Pre-Certification degree options follow the same curriculum as the Bachelor of Music Teacher Certification degree options with the following exceptions:

  1. the degree options require 120 hours to graduate instead of 133 hours.
  2. eighteen hours of professional education courses are not required to complete the degree options.
  3. five hours of general electives are added to the degree options. The five elective hours may include additional music courses and/or professional education courses.
  4. MHL 245 does NOT count as the Humanities Core Curriculum requirement. Students in these degree options need to take ART, THR or DAN to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements.
  5. It should be noted that the actual number of required music electives for these degree options might vary according to each plan to reach the required 76 credit hours of music and 120 total credit hours.

Music Minor Requirements (23 hours)

  1. Music Theory: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162
  2. Applied Medium: four semesters of MUP 109/309
  3. Major Ensemble: four different semesters chosen from MUP 133/333, 134/334, 135/335, 136/336 or 138/338
  4. Recital Attendance: two semesters of MUP 100.003
  5. Music Electives: nine credit hours of music electives are required.
    (Nine hours overall of advanced [300 - 400 level] credit hours are required of the music minor)

Certification in Piano Pedagogy (30 hours)

  1. Music Theory: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162.
  2. Applied Medium:
    1. Track one: MUP 109 (four hours) and MUP 495
    2. Track two: MUP 119 (eight hours) and MUP 495
  3. Recital Attendance: two semesters of MUP 100.001
  4. Keyboard Skills: MUP 203, 469
  5. Piano Pedagogy: MUP 464, 465, 466
  6. Music Electives: Sufficient hours to total 30 hours in music from: MUS 140; MHL 245; MTC 251, 252, 261, 262; MUP 109 (organ); MTC 362, 460; MUP 138/338, 139/339, 356, 357

Courses in Music (MUS)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

For General Students and Topic Courses for Majors.

140.

Music Appreciation (MUSI 1306) - For non-music majors or minors only, focusing on listening to music literature of the Western and American musical heritage. Section topics include Western art music, jazz, rock, and film music. Fall, spring, summer.

141.

Basic Guitar - Class instruction for beginning guitar students. May not be taken by majors or minors for degree credit.

160.

Fundamentals of Music (MUSI 1301) - Study of notation, scales, key intervals, rhythms, music reading and sight singing. Open to music majors and general students. Fall, spring and summer.

472.

Professional Development - One to three semester hours credit. Practicum or workshop experiences designed to develop competencies needed as a result of rapidly changing developments in music. May be repeated for credit.

478.

Seminar - One to three semester hours credit. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

Courses in Music History/Literature (MHL)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

The following courses are open to all students who either meet the prerequisites or by permission of the instructor.

245.

Intro to Music Literature (MUSI 1307) - Study of music literature and stylistic characteristics associated with the principal performance genres. Includes substantial listening activities, tools for studying music history - bibliographic and Internet resources - and an introduction to world music.

345.

History of Music I - Survey of music from antiquity through the early music of Beethoven. Prerequisite: MHL 245.

346.

History of Music II - Survey of music from the late music of Beethoven to the present. Prerequisite: MHL 345.

350.

Music for Children I - Study of materials, literature and developmental concepts appropriate for musical maturation. Additional emphasis on using guitars, baritone ukulele, autoharp and omnichord as accompanying instruments. May not be taken by music majors for degree credit.

354.

Music for Children II - A study of sources of songs and other literature appropriate for the musical development of children. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. Performance skills on MIDI sequencing, recorder and Orff instrumentarium will be addressed. Prerequisite: MTC 161 or MHL 350.

355.

Music for Children III - A study of sources of songs and other literature appropriate for the musical development of children. Emphasis will be on developing the critical thinking skills necessary for analyzing children’s musical success. Performance on guitar and piano will be developed. Prerequisite: MHL 354 and piano skills.

452.

Choral Materials - Study of choral theories, practices and organization. Prerequisite: MTC 262 or permission of instructor. Spring.

454.

String Materials - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. A course designed to present basic string orchestral materials to string majors in an ensemble setting. Will focus on preparation of scores, rehearsal skills, error detection and correction, and interaction with the ensemble. Prerequisite: junior standing in music.

455.

Instrumental Materials and Band Administration - Study of band theories, practices, materials and organization. Fall.

471.

Music Sources and Materials for Children - Individual instruction in finding and selecting sources and materials for the musical development of children. Emphasis on construction of visual aids and examination of bibliographic resources. Prerequisite: MHL 355. Spring.

474.

Studies in Music Literature - One to three semester hours credit. Specialized studies of a particular musical period, genre or form. May be repeated as topics change. Fall, spring.

475.

Special Problems - One to three semester hours. Individual study for advanced students where course work is not available. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Fall, spring.

476.

Special Problems - One to three semester hours. Individual study for advanced students where course work is not available. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Fall, spring.

Courses in Music Technology (MUT)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

205.

Microphone Techniques - Two semester hours. Designed to introduce the art and science of utilizing microphones to properly capture the sound of different instruments and voices. Topics to be covered include the basics of how microphones work, the different types of microphones used in the recording studio as well as various microphone placement techniques. To be taken concurrently with Introduction to Audio Technology (MUT 210).

210.

Introduction to Audio Technology - Fundamentals of digital audio theory, system configuration, file structure and organization, recording and editing audio and MIDI data as well as working with video. Includes recorded projects in music production and post-production workflows using industry standard hardware and software. To be taken concurrently with Microphone Techniques (MUT 205). Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

220.

Essentials of Audio Technology - Emphasizes advanced concepts and skills required to professionally record, edit, mix and master music on an industry standard system. Topics include different I/O setups, controller options, session management techniques, advanced recording and editing approaches as well as automation and mixing methods. To be taken concurrently with Advanced Microphone Techniques (MUT 305). Prerequisite: MUT 210 or permission of instructor.

305.

Advanced Microphone Techniques - Two semester hours. Study of the art and science of utilizing microphones to record various instruments and voices in the studio and on location. Topics to be covered include stereo and multi-microphone techniques, capturing the sound of different ensembles and further aspects of microphone design. To be taken concurrently with Essentials of Audio Technology (MUT 220). Prerequisite: MUT 205.

310.

Audio Production - Builds the basic skills required to successfully operate advanced systems by exploring session management techniques, advanced recording and editing procedures as well as sophisticated automation methods. Topics will also include working with 5.1 surround sound, foundational aspects of sound design, musical uses of effects and advanced mixing processes. To be taken concurrently with Live Audio Engineering (MUT 312). Prerequisite: MUT 220.

312.

Live Audio Engineering - Two semester hours. Introduces the art and science of live sound by examining how to configure components of a sound system to amplify musicians and public orators, both indoors and outdoors. Topics include the various types of microphones employed in live sound, the basics of how microphones are used in live applications, techniques used to eliminate feedback as well as fundamental concepts of psychoacoustics. To be taken concurrently with Audio Production (MUT 310). Prerequisite: MUT 220.

320.

Music Production Techniques - Study of music production techniques, advanced editing and mixing concepts as well as the tools and mechanics of mastering. In addition to advanced uses of automation and MIDI, emphasis will be placed on sophisticated arranging and navigation methods and unique implementations of effects. To be taken concurrently with Music Industry (MUT 325). Prerequisite: MUT 310 or permission of instructor.

325.

Music Industry - One semester hour. An examination of professional practices in the audio industry that includes overviews of various job markets such as sound for picture, broadcast, live sound and electronic gaming. Topics will include publishing, copyright laws, licensing, record company operations, management as well as marketing and publicity. To be taken concurrently with Music Production Techniques (MUT 320). Prerequisite: MUT 310 or permission of instructor.

350.

Multimedia Sound Techniques - An overview of Foley, time-based and dynamic effects, dialog replacement as well as designing, placing and editing sound effects. Topics will include a brief history of motion pictures and film sound, digital multimedia formats, the components of a soundtrack, recording, editing and mixing to picture as well as delivery of master recordings. Prerequisite: MUT 320 or permission of instructor.

360.

Commercial Recording and Composition - Applications of acquired theoretical knowledge and aural training skills to the recording and composition of commercial music for various media and contemporary songs in different styles. Experience in recording and composing jingles, sound for television and radio commercials as well as contemporary songs. Prerequisite: MUT 320 or permission of instructor.

499.

Sound Recording Internship - Six semester hours. In this capstone experience of the sound recording technology program, students will receive specialized work place training with approved professionals in the music, film, radio, television, theater, live sound or entertainment industries. Prerequisite: MUP 495.

Courses in Music Performance (MUP)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

100.

Recital Attendance - No semester hours credit. Section 1 (MUP 100.001) required of all music majors for seven semesters with a minimum of 10 recitals and all convocations attended each semester. Section 2 (MUP 100.002) required of all music majors for each semester enrolled beyond seven semesters. Section 3 (MUP 100.003) required of all music minors for two semesters with a minimum of 10 recitals and all convocations attended each semester.

101 & 102.

Class Piano for Music Majors 1 & 2 - Two semester hours credit, two hours lecture per week. Class instruction for beginning piano students. Must be taken in sequence unless permission given by instructor. May not be taken as audit. Fall, spring.

103.

Class Voice (MUSI 1183) - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Class instruction for beginning voice students. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit. Fall, spring.

104 & 105.

Class Piano for Non-Music Majors 1 & 2 - One semester hour credit, one hour lecture per week. Class piano instruction for non-music majors. For beginners only. Advanced players will be asked to drop the course. May not be taken for audit.

109 & 309.

Applied Instruction - One semester hour credit, one-half hour instruction per week. For secondary or minor instrument, non-majors and undeclared majors. Placement audition required. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, contrabass. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit.

119 & 319.

Applied Instruction - Two semester hours credit, one hour instruction per week plus studio class weekly. For music majors in music degree programs. Placement audition required. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, contrabass. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit.

129 & 329.

Applied Instruction - Three semester hours credit, one hour instruction per week plus studio class weekly. For performance majors in the Bachelor of Music degree program. Placement audition required. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and contrabass. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit.

132 & 332.

Opera Workshop I & II (MUSI 1157 and MUSI 1158) - One semester hour credit, two hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Spring.

133 & 333.

University Choirs - One semester hour credit. May be repeated for credit. Fall, spring.

133.01.

A Cappella Choir - Four hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students by audition. Fall, spring.

133.02.

Choral Union - Three hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students. Fall, spring.

133.03.

Women’s Choir - Three hours rehearsal per week. Open to all female students. Fall, spring.

134 & 334.

University Symphony Orchestra - One semester hour credit, four hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Fall, spring.

135 & 335.

University Bands - One semester hour credit. May be repeated for credit.

135.01.

Wind Ensemble - Four hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students by audition. Fall, spring.

135.02.

Wind Symphony - Four hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students by audition. Fall, spring.

135.03.

Symphonic Band - Three hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students by audition. Fall, spring.

135.04.

University Band - Three hours rehearsal per week. Open to all students who have had high school or junior college band experience. Spring.

136 & 336.

Marching Band - Two semester hours credit, six scheduled hours of rehearsal per week. Open to all students who have had high school or junior college band experience. Performs for home football games, special events and occasional out-of-town performances. May be repeated for credit. Fall.

137 & 337.

Lab Band - One semester hour credit, three hours of rehearsal per week. Analysis and performance of jazz and jazz-related literature. Open to all students by audition. May be repeated for credit. Fall, spring.

138 & 338.

Accompanying - One semester hour credit, three hours lab per week. Accompanying for keyboard majors. May be repeated for credit.

139 & 339.

Chamber Music Practicum - One semester hour credit. Practicum in small ensemble performance. String, brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, vocal and mixed ensembles including brass choir, madrigals, cabaret singers, trombone choir and the SFA Steel Band. May be repeated for credit. Fall, spring.

201 & 202.

Class Piano for Music Majors 3 & 4 (MUSI 2181, 2182) - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Class instruction in piano with emphasis on scales, technique, basic accompaniment and sight-reading. Must be taken in sequence unless permission given by instructor. Prerequisite: MUP 102 or by audition.

203.

Keyboard Skills - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Developing proficiency in functional keyboard skills: sight-reading, transposition, harmonization, playing by ear, improvisation, jazz/rock/pop styles and lead-sheet realization.

301.

Brass Class I - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Introductory training in playing trumpet and horn. Prerequisite: MTC 161.

302.

Brass Class II - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Introductory training in playing trombone, euphonium and tuba. Prerequisite: MTC 161.

303.

Woodwind Class I - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Introductory training in playing clarinet and flute. Prerequisite: MTC 161.

304.

Woodwind Class II - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Introductory training in playing oboe, bassoon and saxophone. Prerequisite: MTC 161.

305.

Percussion Class - Two semester hours credit, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Introductory training in playing concert percussion, drum set and marching percussion. Prerequisite: MTC 161.

307.

String Class - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Introductory training in playing violin, viola, cello and string bass. Prerequisite: MTC 161.

356.

Choral Conducting - Fundamentals of choral conducting. Prerequisite: nine hours of music. Fall.

357.

Instrumental Conducting - Fundamentals of instrumental conducting. Prerequisite: nine hours of music. Fall.

370.

Diction for Singers (MUSI 1160, 1161, 2160, 2161) - One semester hour per language, two hours lecture per week. Four semester hours sequence in the study of the phonetic sounds of French, Italian, German, English and their relationships to rhythmic and melodic aspects of singing. Fall, spring.

453.

Marching Band - One semester hour credit, two hours lecture per week. Study of theories, fundamentals, practices, literature, charting and parade formations for marching bands. Prerequisite: junior standing. Fall.

456.

Choral Conducting Seminar - Advanced choral conducting theories and techniques, with emphasis on score study. Prerequisite: MUP 356. Spring.

457.

Instrumental Conducting - Advanced conducting theories and techniques for instrumental groups. Prerequisite: MUP 357. Spring.

458.

Repertoire - One semester hour credit, one hour lecture per week. Literature available for solo performance in all performing media. May be repeated for credit.

464.

Performance Theory and Materials I - Practicum in the materials and principles of solo performance for each applied area.

465.

Performance Theory and Materials II - Two semester hours credit, two hours lecture per week. Practicum in the materials and principles of solo performance for each applied area. Prerequisite: MUP 464 (if required by degree).

466.

Advanced Piano Pedagogy - Four semester hours credit, two hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Reading and discussion in adolescent and beginning adult musical development; procedures for teaching intermediate technique and musicianship literature; observation and mini-teaching of intermediate group musicianship and university class piano classes.

469.

Keyboard Performance Practices - One semester hour credit, two hours lab per week. Practical study of performance practices of Baroque and Classical periods with regard to embellishment, realization of figured bass and articulation. Discussion of advanced technique and musicianship of great master teachers.

475.

Special Problems - One to three semester hours credit. Individual study for advanced students where course work is not available. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, spring.

476.

Special Problems - One to three semester hours credit. Individual study for advanced students where course work is not available. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, spring.

495.

Recital - No semester hours credit for students whose degree requires a one-half recital as a part of the degree requirement.

496.

Recital - No semester hours credit for students whose degree requires a full recital as a part of the degree requirement. Prerequisite: MUP 495.

Courses in Music Theory/Composition (MTC)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

107.

Applied Composition (MUSI 1186) - One semester hour credit, one-half hour instruction per week. For non-majors, undeclared majors, or those studying composition as a secondary or minor area. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit. Encouraged to attend weekly studio class. Prerequisites: MTC 151 and MTC 161 with a grade of A or B, and permission of instructor.

110.

Composition Software - Two semester hours, four hours lab per week. Instructional media and hands-on projects using cutting-edge notation, sequencing, audio production and sample playback software including Coda Finale, Sibelius, Cakewalk Sonar, Pro-Tools, Adobe Audition, and Kontakt Player. This course is intended for first-semester composition majors and carries with it a requirement that students attend composition studio class.

117.

Applied Composition - Two semester hours credit, one hour instruction per week plus studio class weekly. Private instruction in composition. Will include reading sessions and performances of works whenever possible. For music majors only. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit. Prerequisites: MTC 151 and MTC 161 with a grade of A or B.

151.

Aural Skills I (MUSI 1116) - One semester hour credit, three hours lab per week. Studies in ear training: sight singing, error detection, keyboard harmony, and melodic, harmonic, contrapuntal, and rhythmic dictation. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 161. Fall.

152.

Aural Skills II (MUSI 1117) - One semester hour credit, three hours lab per week. Continuation of MTC 151. Prerequisite: MTC 151. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 162. Spring.

161.

Theory I (MUSI 1211) - Two semester hours, three hours lecture per week. Fundamental functions of musical texture: major and minor tonalities, triads and part writing. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 151. Fall.

162.

Theory II (MUSI 1212) - Two semester hours, three hours lecture per week. Continuation of MTC 161. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 152. Prerequisite: MTC 161. Spring.

251.

Aural Skills III (MUSI 2116) - One semester hour credit, three hours lab per week. Continuation of MTC 152. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 261. Prerequisite: MTC 152. Fall.

252.

Aural Skills IV (MUSI 2117) - One semester hour credit, three hours lab per week. Continuation of MTC 251. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 262. Prerequisite: MTC 251. Spring.

261.

Theory III (MUSI 2211) - Two semester hours, three hours lecture per week. Study of 18th- and 19th-century harmonic and counterpoint techniques. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 251. Prerequisite: MTC 162. Fall.

262.

Theory IV (MUSI 2212) - Two semester hours, three hours lecture per week. Continuation of MTC 261 including 20th-century techniques. Must be taken concurrently with MTC 252. Prerequisite: MTC 261. Spring.

307.

Applied Composition - One semester hour credit, one-half hour instruction per week. For non-majors, undeclared majors or those studying composition as a secondary or minor area. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit. Encouraged to attend weekly studio class. Prerequisite: three successful semesters or MTC 107 and permission of instructor.

327.

Applied Composition - Three semester hours credit, one hour instruction per week plus studio class weekly. Private instruction in composition. Will include reading sessions and performances of works whenever possible. For music majors only. May be repeated for credit. May not be taken for audit. Prerequisite: three successful semesters of MTC 117.

358.

Film Music - Online audio seminars and printed materials provided by the Film Institute will guide the student through a variety of topics related to film music including composing techniques, orchestration, career management, royalties, etc. While most of the material will be delivered through Blackboard, students also will have the option of attending some of the training seminars in person.

362.

Introduction To Electronic Music - Three semester hours credit, two hours lecture per week, two hours laboratory per week. Discussion of and hands-on experience with tape recorders, mixers, synthesizer, microcomputer and other equipment necessary to the production of electronic music. Some knowledge of music notation or keyboard is helpful but not necessary. May be repeated for credit.

401.

Theory Review - One semester credit hour, one hour lecture per week. A remedial course for entering graduate students with deficiency in theory as evaluated by the Graduate Entrance Exam. It can be customized to accommodate the specific needs of individual students. A final grade of A or B is required before taking graduate-level MTC courses.

460.

Introduction to Music Technology - One semester hour credit, one hour lecture, one hour lab per week. Study and laboratory experience. Capabilities of technology as they relate to music composition, performance, analysis, teaching and research. Prerequisite: MTC 162.

461.

Music Form and Analysis - Exploration and analysis of musical styles and major structural forms. Assimilation of theoretical and historical knowledge of all major periods. Completion of in-depth analysis projects that demonstrate an understanding of theoretical analysis, historical context, research techniques and scholarly writing. Prerequisites: MHL 245, 345, 346.

462.

Counterpoint - Basic principles of counterpoint with emphasis on 18th-century techniques. Prerequisite: MTC 262. Spring.

463.

Scoring and Arranging - Scoring for choral and instrumental groups. Prerequisite: MTC 262. Fall.

475.

Special Problems - One to three semester hours credit. Individual study for advanced students where course work is not available. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. Fall, spring.

476.

Special Problems - One to three semester hours credit. Individual study for advanced students where course work is not available. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. Fall, spring.