May 24, 2024  
2010-11 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-11 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • MUS 3011 - General Conducting #

    1 Hours. An introductory course for all students in conducting; covering basic problems for the beginning conductor, basic rehearsal technique, tempo, expression, feeling and duplicating metronome markings. Individual attention stressed and class participation encouraged in critiques.
  
  • MUS 3022 - Vocal Diction I #

    2 Hours. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with concentration on the English and Italian Languages.

     

  
  • MUS 3030 - Senior Recital for the Bachelor of Music Education degree

    0 Hours. Preparation for and successful performance of a recital of at least twenty-five minutes of music  appropriate to the level of difficulty by students in the Bachelor of Music Education program. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

      This course is part of the core for MUS Educ.

  
  • MUS 3031 - Percussion Class #

    1 Hours. Survey of principal percussion instruments, their capabilities and function; rudiments of performance on selected types.
  
  • MUS 3032 - Vocal Diction II

    2 Hours. A continuation of MUS 3022 Vocal Diction I with concentration on German and French. Prerequisite: MUS 3022 Vocal Diction I
  
  • MUS 3041 - Music Theory III (Aural) #

    1 Hours. Melodies of more complex structure; introduction to harmonic dictation and part singing. Prerequisite: MUS 1541 Music Theory II (Aural).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3553 Music Theory III (Harmony).
  
  • MUS 3051 - String Class #

    1 Hours. Class instruction to provide elementary proficiency on all stringed instruments.
  
  • MUS 3061 - Music Theory IV (Aural) #

    1 Hours. Four-part singing and dictation; modulation. Prerequisite: MUS 3041 Music Theory III (Aural).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3563 Music Theory IV (Harmony).
  
  • MUS 3071 - Woodwind Class #

    1 Hours. This course prepares students to teach woodwind instruments through practical experience in performing on the major woodwind instruments (clarinet, flute, saxophone, oboe, bassoon) at the beginning level. 
  
  • MUS 3091 - Brass Class #

    1 Hours. This course prepares students to teach brass instruments through practical experience in performing on the major brass instruments ( trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba) at the beginning level. 
  
  • MUS 3111 - Keyboard Harmony

    1 Hours. A practical skills course designed for keyboard majors which includes the study of score reading, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, and figured bass realization. Prerequisite: MUS 2553 and MUS 2563. May be repeated for credit. Offered as an applied music lesson.
  
  • MUS 3131 - Junior Recital for Music Performance and Jazz Studies

    1 Hours. Preparation for and successful performance of a recital of at least twenty-five minutes of music appropriate to the level of difficulty.  For students in the BA Music, Performance and Jazz Studies degrees.  Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 3222 - Instrumental Survey & Methods

    2 Hours. Introduction to the basic techniques and methods for wind, brass, string, fretted and percussion instruments. A functional knowledge of each instrument will be expected, and students will play an instrument from each type and demonstrate beginning proficiency on that instrument.
  
  • MUS 3511 - Instrumentation #

    1 Hours. A study of the characteristics of wind, brass, and string instruments, including practical applications.
  
  • MUS 3553 - Music Theory III (Harmony) #

    3 Hours. The study of 18th and 19th century chromatic harmony. Includes exploration of modulation, borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6ths and other practices of the period. In-depth score analysis, student writing exercises and compositions utilized. Prerequisite: MUS 2563 Music Theory II (Harmony).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3041 Music Theory III (Aural).
  
  • MUS 3563 - Music Theory IV (Harmony) #

    3 Hours. The study of 20th century and contemporary compositional practices in harmony, rhythm, and sound. In-depth score analysis, student writing exercises and compositions utilized. Prerequisite: MUS 3553 Music Theory III (Harmony).  Taken concurrently with MUS 3061 Music Theory IV (Aural).
  
  • MUS 3601 - University Singers

    Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Ensemble memberships consist of superior performers chosen by audition. See Music Minor for specific minor requirements.
  
  • MUS 3611 - Band

    Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Ensemble memberships consist of superior performers chosen by audition. See Music Minor for specific minor requirements.
  
  • MUS 3631 - Chorus

    Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Ensemble memberships consist of superior performers chosen by audition. See Music Minor for specific minor requirements.
  
  • MUS 3641 - Jazz Ensemble

    Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Ensemble memberships consist of superior performers chosen by audition. See Music Minor for specific minor requirements.
  
  • MUS 3651 - Jazz Band

    1 Hours. A large jazz ensemble, chosen by audition.
  
  • MUS 3661 - Jazz Combos

    1 Hours. A small jazz ensemble.
  
  • MUS 3671 - Chamber Music

    1 Hours. A small ensemble performing chamber music.
  
  • MUS 3681 - Concert Band

    1 Hours. A large ensemble performing concert band literature.
  
  • MUS 3691 - Opera Workshop

    1 Hours. A small ensemble performing operatic scenes.
  
  • MUS 3701 - Music Arranging and Technology #

    3 Hours. Fundamentals of arranging, including the use of computer-based technology in the process.  Prerequisite:  MUS 3553. Prerequisite: MUS 3553
  
  • MUS 3732 - Elementary Music Methods

    2 Hours. Problems and methods of teaching music in the elementary school. Prerequisite: junior standing.
  
  • MUS 3742 - Secondary Music Methods

    2 Hours. Problems and methods of teaching music in the junior and senior high school. Prerequisite: junior standing.
  
  • MUS 3752 - History and Literature of Music I #

    2 Hours. Survey and development of music from early times to about 1600.
  
  • MUS 3763 - History and Literature of Music II #

    3 Hours. Survey and development of music from 1600 to 1820s.  Continuation of History and Literature I.
  
  • MUS 3772 - Music Theory V (Counterpoint) #

    2 Hours. The study of 18th century style counterpoint. An exploration of basic polyphonic structures, species counterpoint, and canon, leading to the fugue. Prerequisite: 12 hours of harmony or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 3782 - Form and Analysis #

    2 Hours. Study of musical structure, correlating harmonic and formal elements. Examination and analysis of small and large forms from Baroque to present. Prerequisite: 12 hours of harmony or permission of department chairman.
  
  • MUS 3832 - Music for Elementary Teachers

    2 Hours. A skills course designed to prepare current and future elementary classroom teachers to be able to integrate music into their daily classroom instruction through musical activities and the development of a series of interdisciplinary lesson plans. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of EDUC 3313.
  
  • MUS 3853 - History and Literature of Music III #

    3 Hours. Survey and development of Music from 1800 to present.  Continuation of History and Literature of Music II.
  
  • MUS 4002 - Jazz Arranging and Composition #

    2 Hours. The study of composing and orchestrating music for jazz ensembles from three pieces to large groups. Includes thorough coverage of chord symbols, composing in the blues and jazz idioms, voicing for brass, woodwind and string instruments, and the compositional approach to jazz arranging.
  
  • MUS 4011 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques #

    1 Hours. Encompasses improvement of conducting skills in music of various styles and periods.  Current materials and methodology for beginning band through secondary instrumental music and an overview of areas involved in operating a band program. Prerequisite: MUS 3011
  
  • MUS 4021 - Advanced Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques #

    1 Hours. The study of choral works from all style periods and preparation of rehearsal and performance techniques for each.  Source readings in various areas of conducting will also be required. Prerequisite: MUS 3011
  
  • MUS 4031 - Senior Recital for Music Performance and Jazz Studies degrees

    1 Hours. Preparation for and successful performance of a recital of at least sixty minutes of music of appropriate level of difficulty demonstrating a wide variety and historic periods, and technique and musicianship. Prerequisite: MUS 3131 Junior Recital , senior standing and consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4041 - Guitar

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4042 - Guitar

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4052 - Instrumental Pedagogy

    2 Hours. A practical application of teaching techniques for instrumentalists, including study of various teaching methods, individual projects, and review of source material included.
  
  • MUS 4062 - Vocal Pedagogy

    2 Hours. A practical application of teaching techniques for vocalists, including study of various teaching methods, individual projects and review of source material.
  
  • MUS 4072 - Piano Pedagogy

    2 Hours. A practical application of teaching techniques for pianists, including study of various teaching methods, individual projects and review of source material.
  
  • MUS 4082 - Jazz Pedagogy

    2 Hours. A practical application of teaching jazz techniques, including study of various teaching methods, individual projects and review of source material.

     

  
  • MUS 4111 - Piano

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4112 - Piano

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4131 - Voice

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4132 - Voice

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4151 - Organ

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4152 - Organ

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4171 - Violin

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4172 - Violin

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4191 - Viola

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4192 - Viola

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4211 - Cello

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4212 - Cello

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4231 - String Bass

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4232 - String Bass

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4251 - Flute

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4252 - Flute

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4271 - Oboe

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4272 - Oboe

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4291 - Clarinet

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4292 - Clarinet

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4311 - Saxophone

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4312 - Saxophone

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4322 - Music Notation and Sequencing #

    2 Hours. A study of software applications related to music notation and sequencing of MIDI instruments. Development of music lead sheets, scores and individual parts for desktop music publishing and recording of musical compositions through computer MIDI interfacing. Prerequisite: MUS 3563, 4002, or 4912, or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4331 - Bassoon

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4332 - Bassoon

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4351 - Trumpet

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4352 - Trumpet

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4371 - Horn

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4372 - Horn

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4391 - Trombone

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4392 - Trombone

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4411 - Euphonium

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4412 - Euphonium

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4431 - Tuba

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4432 - Tuba

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4451 - Percussion

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4452 - Percussion

    Junior standing in instrument and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4482 - Keyboard Literature #

    2 Hours. A historical study of keyboard literature.
  
  • MUS 4512 - Music Composition in Small Forms #

    2 Hours. The homophonic materials of composition, embracing the basic forms. Prerequisite: 12 hours of harmony.
  
  • MUS 4520 - Seminar in Music #

    1-3 Hours. Designed to meet a number of needs or problems in the music field. Specific area of focus will be indicated at time of offering. Any combination of courses in this series may be taken to a maximum of 6 hours credit.
  
  • MUS 4562 - Techniques of Jazz Improvisation #

    2 Hours. Philosophy, theory, and techniques of improvisation directed toward the public school jazz band program. Study of Dixieland, swing, progressive jazz, bop, rock, and associated types.
  
  • MUS 4601 - Harpsichord

    Initial enrollment by non-major requires prior enrollment in MUS 1012 or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4612 - Studies in Vocal Literature #

    2 Hours. Study of representative masterworks from all periods with attention to characteristic styles and related activities. Concentration on vocal forms.
  
  • MUS 4632 - Studies in Instrumental Literature #

    2 Hours. Study of representative masterworks from all periods with attention to characteristic styles and related activities.  Concentration on instrumental forms.
  
  • MUS 4922 - Music Composition and Arranging #

    2 Hours. Fundamentals of music composition and arranging, including solo, duet, trio, quartet, and small ensemble composition. Prerequisite: MUS 3563, MUS 2001, Music Notation and Technology.
  
  • MUS 4931 - Instr Jazz Improv.#

    Prerequisite: One (1) year music theory or permission of instructor. Initial enrollment by non-major requires prior enrollment in MUS 1012 or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4932 - Instr Jazz Improv.#

    Prerequisite: One (1) year music theory or permission of instructor. Initial enrollment by non-major requires prior enrollment in MUS 1012 or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 4993 - Music Capstone (Music Business Option)

    3 Hours. The music capstone is a specialized final project which may include, but not be limited to, music business internships, lecture recitals or other appropriate performance/research related studies approved by the student’s major advisor and the music department chair. This project will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: Music major, senior year.
  
  • MUS 5641 - Guitar

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 5642 - Guitar

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 5651 - Piano

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 5652 - Piano

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 5661 - Voice

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 5662 - Voice

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 5671 - Organ

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 5672 - Organ

    Graduate status and permission of instructor.
 

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