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Attendance and/or participation at musical performances and master classes, repeated until degree requirement is satisfactorily met.
Prerequisites: MUS 151 and consent of instructor
Practical experience and working knowledge of basic and advanced techniques for successful piano accompanying.Performance class; students will work on music culminating in public performances. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Second enrollment of MUS 105.
Third enrollment of MUS 105
Fourth enrollment of MUS 105.
Study of musical theater from its beginnings through Rodgers & Hammerstein. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 229/ THE 229.
Study of musical theater from Rodgers and Hammerstein to the present. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 230/THE 230.
Prerequisites: Audition with instructor approval.
Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.Prerequisites: MUS 115
Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 116
Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 117, ASMNT INS.
Fourth semester of Chamber Choir.
Entry-level piano course for music majors with little knowledge of basic rudiments and grand staff reading. The first of a four-course sequence needed to prepare music education majors to meet Missouri piano proficiency requirements for certification to teach in public schools.
Corequisites: MUS 131 and MUS 133
Prerequisites: MUS 119 or Piano Skills Exam.
Continuation of MUS 119.
Develops basic skills and techniques in piano playing, applicable to various types of music. No previous keyboard experience required.
Prerequisites: MUS 121
Continuation of MUS 121.
Fundamentals of tone production, diction, posture, and breathing. Includes simple songs and part singing.
Prerequisites: MUS 123
Continuation of MUS 123.
Basic guitar skills through a classic method, including first-position notes and scales, root chords, and accompaniment patterns while developing solo and ensemble skills. Corequisite: MUS 101 or basic theory knowledge. Recommended materials: Classic Guitar.
Second enrollment of MUS 125.
Third enrollment of MUS 125 and 126.
Fourth enrollment of MUS 125, 126, and 127.
Open to students with little or no previous formal training. Note-reading and basic percussion playing techniques for snare drum, timpani, xylophone/marimba, orchestral percussion instruments, drum set, and Latin percussion instruments (bongos, congas, timbales, etc.) will be included. Selected works for each instrument will be studied.
Prerequisites: MUS 129
Open to students with little or no previous formal training. Note-reading and basic percussion playing techniques for snare drum, timpani, xylophone/marimba, orchestral percussion instruments, drum set, and Latin percussion instruments (bongos, congas, timbales, etc.) will be included. Selected works for each instrument will be studied.
Prerequisites: MUS 101 or permission of instructor.
Study of basic rhythm, melody, principal triads and inversions, dominant seventh chords, cadences, non-harmonic tones, part-writing, and keyboard harmony.
Corequisites: MUS 133.
Prerequisites: MUS 131
continuation of MUS 131 including secondary triads, seventh chords, secondary dominants, elementary modulation, figured bass, and keyboard harmony.
Corequisites: MUS 134
Prerequisites: MUS 101 or music assessment test.
Study of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation in major and minor scales and sightsinging in treble and bass clefs.
Corequisites: MUS 131
Prerequisites: MUS 133
Continuation of MUS 133 involving more complex rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation and sightsinging.
Corequisites: MUS 132
Treble voiced choral ensemble; students work on music culminating in public performance. Not limited to women but is only for singers with treble voices.
Second enrollment of MUS 135.
Third enrollment of MUS 135.
Fourth enrollment of MUS 135.
Prerequisites: MUS 129
Third semester of percussion class.
Prerequisites: MUS 139
Fourth semester of Percussion Class.
Prerequisites: Audition
Select choral ensemble presenting choreographed numbers from musical theater and contemporary popular music.
Prerequisites: Audition
Second enrollment of MUS 141.
Prerequisites: Audition
Third enrollment of MUS 141
Prerequisites: Audition
Fourth enrollment of MUS 141.
Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 145 and instructor's permission.
Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 146 and instructor's permission.
Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 147 and instructor's permission.
Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 101 or instructor's approval.
Explores all aspects of improvisation from beginning to intermediate level. Includes various playing techniques and application of basic theory. Previous playing experience required. Must supply own instrument.Prerequisites: Audition with instructor's approval.
Performance class; students study music and performance techniques through rehearsals culminating in public performances. Must supply own instrument.
Second enrollment of MUS 165
Prerequisites: MUS 166
Third enrollment of MUS 165
Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
Students study music techniques through rehearsals culminating in public performances. Must supply own instrument.
Prerequisites: MUS 175
Second enrollment of MUS 175
Prerequisites: MUS 176
Third enrollment of MUS 175
Prerequisites: MUS 177
Fourth enrollment of MUS 175
Prerequisites: Must be able to read music and be proficient on an orchestral instrument.
Preparation and performance techniques through the study of orchestral repertoire with emphasis on rehearsal disciplines and musical interpretations. Final performance at end of the semester. Enrollment subject to instrumentation.
Prerequisites: MUS 185
Second enrollment of MUS 185
Prerequisites: MUS 186
Third enrollment of MUS 185
Prerequisites: MUS 187
Continuation of MUS 185
Prerequisites: Audition with instructor's approval.
A select 12-20 piece ensemble; students prepare music culminating in public performance.
Corequisites: Concert Band.
Prerequisites: MUS 195
Second Enrollment of MUS 195.
Corequisites: Concert Band.
Prerequisites: MUS 196
Third enrollment of MUS 195.
Corequisites: Concert Band.
Prerequisites: MUS 197
Fourth enrollment of MUS 195
Corequisites: Concert Band.
Prerequisites: MUS 101
Introduction to the art of music notation using notation software.Prerequisites: MUS 120 or Piano Skills Exam.
Intermediate level piano class for music majors who possess a knowledge of all basic rudiments.
Prerequisites: MUS 219 or Piano Skills Exam.
Continuation of MUS 219 to prepare music majors for piano proficiency exam.
Prerequisites: MUS 101
Introduction to baton techniques and elements of interpretation in conducting choral and instrumental music.Study of American musical theater from its origins through Rodgers & Hammerstein. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 113.
Study of American musical theater from Rodgers & Hammerstein to the present. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 114.
Survey of development of Western music from the ancient Greeks through the Baroque period. More in-depth coverage of art music than MUS 111.
Continuation of MUS 231. Survey of music from 1600-1827.
Corequisites: Recommended prerequisite: MUS 231.
Survey of music cultures found in the Americas focusing on the imported and indigenous music along with select music such as African-American music and Latin-American music. Appropriate for general students and music students.
Basic background for working principles of audio and audio production in the music industry. Introduction to basic audio production techniques and theory. Topics include: microphones, speakers, mixing console operation, and audio editing. Students will complete projects independently and in small groups.
Performance-oriented workshop experience that studies acting styles as applied to a song. Covers various styles and periods of musical theater.
Corequisites: MUS 229
Corequisites: MUS 230
Prerequisites: MUS 164
Continuation of concepts and techniques learned in Jazz Improvisation I. Explore stylistic trends and developments of jazz improvisation.
Prerequisites: MUS 132
Continuation of MUS 132. Including secondary functions 1 and 2, modulations, Binary and Ternary Form.
Corequisites: MUS 283
Prerequisites: MUS 281
Continuation of MUS 281
Corequisites: MUS 284
Prerequisites: MUS 134
Continuation of MUS 134
Corequisites: MUS 281
Prerequisites: MUS 283
Continuation of MUS 283
Corequisites: MUS 282
Prepare to teach woodwind instruments to elementary and middle school level students. Techniques for successful beginning woodwind instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials. Students' teaching and playing competencies will be centered on the flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Students will also become familiar with the oboe and bassoon.
Prepare to teach brass instruments to elementary and middle school level students. Techniques for successful beginning brass instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials. Students' teaching and playing competencies will be on the trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.
Prepare to teach string instruments to elementary and middle school level students. Techniques for successful beginning string instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials. Students' teaching and playing competencies will be on the violin, viola, cello and bass.
Prepare to teach the major instruments found in the percussion family to elementary and middle school level students. Techniques for successful beginning percussion instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials. Students' teaching and playing competencies will be on the major instruments found in the percussion family.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
A performing ensemble workshop emphasizing training and performance of operatic literature. Musical coaching/rehearsal, staging, stage movement, character development and technical stage training are included.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least three (3) semesters of applied instrumental or vocal instruction (e.g. MUS 154).
Solo presentation (with accompaniment) in a recital-type setting of at least 30 minutes.Individual Trumpet Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVB 101
Second enrollment of MVB 101.
Prerequisites: MVB 102
Third enrollment of MVB 101.
Prerequisites: MVB 103
Fourth enrollment of MVB 101.
Individual French Horn Lessons, starting at the appropriate level
Prerequisites: MVB 111
Second enrollment of MVB 111.
Prerequisites: MVB 112
Third enrollment of MVB 111.
Prerequisites: MVB 113
Fourth enrollment of MVB 111.
Individual Trombone Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVB 121
Second enrollment of MVB 121.
Prerequisites: MVB 122
Third enrollment of MVB 121.
Prerequisites: MVB 123
Fourth enrollment of MVB 121.
Individual Euphonium Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVB 131
Second enrollment of MVB 131.
Prerequisites: MVB 132
Third enrollment of MVB 131.
Prerequisites: MVB 133.
Fourth enrollment of MVB 131.
Individual Tuba Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVB 141
Second enrollment of MVB 141.
Prerequisites: MVB 142
Third enrollment of MVB 141.
Prerequisites: MVB 143
Fourth enrollment of MVB 141.
Individual Keyboard Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVK 101
Second enrollment of MVK 101.
Prerequisites: MVK 102
Third enrollment of MVK 101.
Prerequisites: MVK 103
Fourth enrollment of MVK 101.
Individual Organ Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVK 111
Second enrollment of MVK 111.
Prerequisites: MVK 112
Third enrollment of MVK 111.
Prerequisites: MVK 113
Fourth enrollment of MVK 111.
Prerequisites: MVK 104
Fifth enrollment of MVK 101.
Prerequisites: MVK 201
Sixth enrollment of MVK 101.
Prerequisites: MVK 202
Seventh enrollment of MVK 101.
Prerequisites: MVK 203
Eighth enrollment of MVK 101
Individual Percussion Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVP 101
Second enrollment of MVP 101.
Prerequisites: MVP 102
Third enrollment of MVP 101.
Prerequisites: MVP 103
Fourth enrollment of MVP 101.
Prerequisites: MVP 104
Fifth enrollment of MVP 101.
Prerequisites: MVP 201
Sixth enrollment of MVP 101.
Prerequisites: MVP 202
Seventh enrollment of MVP 101.
Prerequisites: MVP 203
Eighth enrollment of MVP 101.
Individual Guitar-Classical Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVS 101
Second enrollment of MVS 101.
Prerequisites: MVS 102
Third enrollment of MVS 101.
Prerequisites: MVS 103
Fourth enrollment of MVS 101.
Individual Guitar-Jazz Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVS 111
Second enrollment of MVS 111.
Prerequisites: MVS 112
Third enrollment of MVS 111
Prerequisites: MVS 113
Fourth enrollment of MVS 111
Individual Guitar-Bass Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVS 121
Second enrollment of MVS 121
Prerequisites: MVS 122
Third enrollment of MVS 121
Prerequisites: MVS 123
Fourth enrollment of MVS 121.
Individual Violin Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVS 131
Second enrollment of MVS 131
Prerequisites: MVS 132
Third enrollment of MVS 131.
Prerequisites: MVS 133
Fourth enrollment of MVS 131.
Individual Viola Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVS 141
Second enrollment of MVS 141
Prerequisites: MVS 142
Third enrollment of MVS 141
Prerequisites: MVS 143
Fourth enrollment of MVS 141
Individual Cello Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVS 151
Second enrollment of MVS 151
Prerequisites: MVS 152
Third enrollment of MVS 151
Prerequisites: MVS 153
Fourth Enrollment of MVS 151
Individual Bass Lessons, starting at the appropriate level
Prerequisites: MVS 161
Second enrollment of MVS 161
Prerequisites: MVS 162
Third enrollment of MVS 161.
Prerequisites: MVS 163
Fourth enrollment of MVS 161.
Prerequisites: MUS 124
Fifth enrollment of MUS 121.
Prerequisites: MVS-134
Fifth enrollment of MVS 131.
Prerequisites: MVS-231
Sixth Enrollment of MVS -131.
Individual Voice Lessons, Starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVV 101
Second enrollment of MVV 101.
Prerequisites: MVV 102
Third enrollment of MVV 101.
Prerequisites: MVV 103
Fourth enrollment of MVV 101.
Prerequisites: MVV 104
Fifth enrollment of MVV 101.
Prerequisites: MVV 201
Sixth enrollment of MVV 101.
Prerequisites: MVV 202
Seventh enrollment of MVV 101
Prerequisites: MVV 203
Eighth enrollment of MVV 101.
Individual Flute/Piccolo Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVW 101
Second enrollment of MVW 101.
Prerequisites: MVW 102
Third enrollment of MVW 101
Prerequisites: MVW 103
Fourth enrollment of MVW 101.
Individual Oboe Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVW 111
Second enrollment of MVW 111.
Prerequisites: MVW 112
Third enrollment of MVW 111.
Prerequisites: MVW 113
Fourth enrollment of MVW 111.
Individual Clarinet Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVW 121
Second enrollment of MVW 121.
Prerequisites: MVW 122
Third enrollment of MVW 121
Prerequisites: MVW 123
Fourth enrollment of MVW 121
Individual Bassoon Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVW 131
Second enrollment of MBW 131.
Prerequisites: MVW 132
Third enrollment of MVW 131
Prerequisites: MVW 133
Fourth enrollment of MVW 131
Individual Saxophone Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.
Prerequisites: MVW 141
Second enrollment of MVW 141.
Prerequisites: MVW 142
Third enrollment of MVW 141.
Prerequisites: MVW 143
Fourth enrollment of MVW 141