MUP 388: Instrumental Chamber Music–Brass. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for brass ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Open to auditioned brass students. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

MUP 389: Instrumental Chamber Music–Percussion. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for percussion ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Open to auditioned percussion students. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

MUP 390: Instrumental Chamber Music–Piano. Study and performance of music for piano in varied ensemble combinations. May be repeated for credit. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

MUSIC

MUS 103: Freshman Orientation in Music. This course is designed to facilitate the transition to University life and provide the necessary academic and social foundation for students to successfully complete their professional experiences. Course taken in lieu of UNV 101. Required of all music majors. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

MUS 112: Music Theory I. Review of music fundamentals, including fundamentals of tonality. Introduction to harmonic and melodic analysis and part writing with emphasis on music of the common practice period, up to and including triads in all inversions. Laboratory required. Prerequisite: Placement by Music Theory Placement Examination or successful completion of MUS 099. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MUS 113: Aural Skills I. This course provides a practical application of materials studied in MUS 112 and drill in sight singing, aural perception, and the use of musical notation. Prerequisite: MUS 099 or satisfactory completion of Music Theory Placement Examination. Prerequisite or concurrent: MUC 110, MUS 112. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

MUS 114: Music Theory II. Continuation of harmonic and melodic analysis and writing, including seventh and secondary chords; modulation; introduction to two-part writing (homophonic and polyphonic), and simple forms (binary and ternary). Laboratory required. Prerequisite: MUS 112. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MUS 115: Aural Skills II. A continuation of MUS 113. This course provides a practical application of the materials studied in MUS 114, and drill in sight singing and aural perception with emphasis on melodic and harmonic dictation. Prerequisite: MUS 113. Prerequisite or concurrent: MUC 111, MUS 114. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

MUS 130: Introduction to Music. An introduction to the basic elements of music, its styles, and cultural history (including western art music, non-western music, jazz, and popular music). Open to non-Music majors. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MUS 207: Jazz Arranging and Composition I. Individual or class instruction in composition and arranging in both traditional and contemporary music idioms for small and large ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 114. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.

MUS 208: Jazz Arranging and Composition II. A continuation of MUS 207. Prerequisite: MUS 207. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.

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