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MSI 339L - Leadership Laboratory (0)
Course description available in the UNL catalog.
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MSI 435 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I (3)
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MSI 435L - Leadership Laboratory (0)
Course description available in the UNL catalog.
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MSI 436 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II (3)
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MSI 436L - Leadership Laboratory (0)
Course description available in the UNL catalog.
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MUS 105A - Class Piano (0-1)
Class instruction in piano providing proficiency in the basic keyboard skills. Completion of the piano proficiency examination with a grade of “B” or above on each part of the exam fulfills the music major piano proficiency requirement.
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MUS 105B - Class Voice (1)
Class instruction in basic pedagogical skills for the voice. These skills include breath control and vocal health, beginning interpretation and artistry, diction technique and musicianship. Successful completion of the beginning skills elevates the student to MUS 111 (applied voice). All first-year voice students should enroll in class voice unless they have received permission to enroll in MUS 111 (applied voice).
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MUS 106A - Class Piano (0-1)
Class instruction in piano providing proficiency in the basic keyboard skills. Completion of the piano proficiency examination with a grade of “B” or above on each part of the exam fulfills the music major piano proficiency requirement.
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MUS 106B - Class Voice (1)
Class instruction in basic pedagogical skills for the voice. These skills include breath control and vocal health, beginning interpretation and artistry, diction technique and musicianship. Successful completion of the beginning skills elevates the student to MUS 111 (applied voice). All first-year voice students should enroll in class voice unless they have received permission to enroll in MUS 111 (applied voice).
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MUS 107A - Class Piano (0-1)
Class instruction in piano providing proficiency in the basic keyboard skills. Completion of the piano proficiency examination with a grade of “B” or above on each part of the exam fulfills the music major piano proficiency requirement.
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MUS 108A - Class Piano (0-1)
Class instruction in piano providing proficiency in the basic keyboard skills. Completion of the piano proficiency examination with a grade of “B” or above on each part of the exam fulfills the music major piano proficiency requirement.
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MUS 111A - Piano (1-2)
First year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 111B - Voice (1-2)
First year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 111C - Instruments (1-2)
First year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 111I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 115 .
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MUS 111S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 112A - Piano (1-2)
First year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 112B - Voice (1-2)
First year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 112C - Instruments (1-2)
First year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 112I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 111I .
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MUS 112S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 211A - Piano (1-2)
Second year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 211B - Voice (1-2)
Second year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 211C - Instruments (1-2)
Second year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 211I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 212I .
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MUS 211S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 212A - Piano (1-2)
Second year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 212B - Voice (1-2)
Second year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 212C - Instruments (1-2)
Second year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 212I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 211I .
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MUS 212S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 301 - Half Recital (0)
A public performance event demonstrating a musical competency with faculty-approved literature. Music education and music performance majors are required to present a prepared program of 25 minutes of music. Other majors and minors may request permission to give a half recital. Half recitals may, at the discretion of the music faculty, require a recital preview (both singers and pianists should be fully memorized) two weeks prior to the recital date.
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MUS 311A - Piano (1-2)
Third year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 311B - Voice (1-2)
Third year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 311C - Instruments (1-2)
Third year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 311I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 212I .
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MUS 311S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 312A - Piano (1-2)
Third year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 312B - Voice (1-2)
Third year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 312C - Instruments (1-2)
Third year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 312I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 311I .
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MUS 312S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 401 - Full Recital (1)
A capstone event demonstrating a mature performance level with faculty-approved literature. Music (Performance Emphasis) majors are required to present a prepared program of 50 minutes of music. Full recitals require a recital preview (singers and pianists should be fully memorized) two weeks prior to the recital date. Performance majors may repeat course if desired.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 411A - Piano (1-2)
Fourth year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 411B - Voice (1-2)
Fourth year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 411C - Instruments (1-2)
Fourth year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 411I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 312I
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MUS 411S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 412A - Piano (1-2)
Fourth year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 412B - Voice (1-2)
Fourth year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 412C - Instruments (1-2)
Fourth year private instruction.
Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
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MUS 412I - Improvisation Lessons (1)
Lessons for students interested in the art of musical improvisation. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills and techniques required to create improvised musical ideas. Students may, after consultation with the instructor, choose to focus on vocal or instrumental improvisation.
Prerequisite: MUS 411I .
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MUS 412S - Composition and Song Writing Lessons (1)
Private instruction in the art of composing and/or songwriting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to properly notate musical ideas and concepts and be able to accurately transfer their aural image of musical ideas into written form.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
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MUS 100 - Piano Proficiency (0)
All music majors are required to pass a piano-playing proficiency exam. Completion of the piano proficiency examination with a grade of “B” or above on each part of the exam fulfills the music major piano proficiency requirement. The examination includes basic piano skills such as scales, simple improvised accompaniment, sight reading and selected prepared works. Students may fulfill the piano proficiency requirement any time before the end of the second semester of their junior year.
Students will not be allowed to student teach or graduate until this requirement has been fulfilled.
(Pass/Fail)
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MUS 121 - Introduction to Music Education (1)
A course designed to provide an overview and framework for study of music education. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts of music education through reading, writing, discussion and experiences. Students will also assess their attitudes, skills, and appreciation of music as an art form and education as a means by which one enriches the lives of young people in grades K-12.
Offered spring term.
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MUS 204 - Basic Conducting (2)
An introduction to the basic grammar of conducting. Objectives include the mastery of basic beat patterns, beat styles, cuing and other interpretive gestures. Upon successful completion, students will have an understanding of the basic conducting gestures, patterns, position, and style.
Prerequisite: MUS 115 .
Offered spring term.
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MUS 205 - Percussion/String Methods (2)
A pragmatic approach to the study of instrumental performance. Students develop a basic playing proficiency on string and percussion instruments.
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MUS 207 - Brass Techniques (1)
An experiential course in the techniques of playing brass instruments for all future music educators. Students will be able to successfully demonstrate 1) familiarity with and nomenclature of each instrument, 2) proper playing position, 3) proper embouchure formation, 4) basic technical proficiency and 5) an awareness of how to teach beginning students.
Offered spring term.
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MUS 208 - Woodwind Techniques (1)
An experiential course in the techniques of playing woodwind instruments for all future music educators. Students will be able to successfully demonstrate 1) familiarity with and nomenclature of each instrument, 2) proper playing position, 3) proper embouchure formation, 4) basic technical proficiency and 5) an awareness of how to teach beginning students.
Offered spring term.
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MUS 221 - Elementary Music Methods (3)
This course examines developmentally appropriate techniques and approaches to teaching music in the elementary grades. Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff, as well as other music learning approaches, are examined. Students have the opportunity to develop and collect resources and materials to support a comprehensive music program in the elementary schools. At the completion of this course, students will be able to successfully administer and teach in a general music program.
Offered fall term.
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MUS 226 - Music and Movement for Young Children (3)
A study of the elementary principles of music and methods of developing the child and adolescent’s (including early child, elementary, and middle grade settings) musical growth through various phases of musical activity. The course is designed for prospective elementary teachers with little or no technical music background. Not open to music majors.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional term, or permission.
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MUS 231 - Accompanying (2)
The study of the role of accompanist as co-artist. Standard vocal and instrumental repertoire is studied and performed, with emphasis on the development of sight reading and ensemble skills.
Prerequisite: Intermediate pianist skill level and permission.
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MUS 305 - Advanced Conducting (2)
Refining the basic conducting skills, with emphasis on the development of score reading, skills, rehearsal preparation and techniques, and the development of interpretive skills.
Prerequisite: MUS 204 and MUS 215 .
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MUS 309 - Diction (2)
The study of Italian, English, German and French diction as applied to the interpretation of and instruction in vocal and choral music.
Offered odd spring terms.
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MUS 316 - Foundations of Music Teaching and Learning (0)
This course presents strategies for planning and teaching a comprehensive middle school and high school music program based on the MENC National Standards. Planning, curriculum development, administration and organization of music programs, technology related to music teaching, historical perspectives in music education, and the research of issues related to music education will be focus topics of study. Students will learn to incorporate the National Standards and Comprehensive Musicianship curricular structures into both general music settings as well as performance-based courses through a variety of learning activities.
Prerequisite: MUS 221 or permission.
Offered spring term.
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MUS 331 - Choral Methods (3)
A survey of quality repertoire for solo voice and a variety of vocal ensembles, music from the common practice period suitable for use in the public schools, and choral music teaching methods at the middle and secondary levels with an emphasis on various teaching strategies, rehearsal techniques, practical organization skills, and current trends will be the focus of this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to successfully administer and instruct in grades 5-12 choral program.
Co-requisite: MUS 215 or permission.
Offered fall term.
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MUS 332 - Piano Pedagogy (2)
A study of beginning piano instruction involving current pedagogical theories and teaching methods and materials.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 341 - Instrumental Methods (3)
This course examines a body of literature for teaching 5-12 grade instrumental programs with a focus on administrative approaches, rehearsal techniques, and modern comprehensive teaching styles for the elementary, middle school and secondary instrumental teacher. At the completion of this course, students will be able to successfully administer and instruct in grades 5-12 instrumental program in the schools.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
Offered fall term.
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MUS 421 - Music Internship (0-12)
On-the-job experience in music.
Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
(Pass/Fail)
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MUS 426 - Seminar in Music Teaching (4)
This course provides opportunities for students to share common problems and solutions during the student teaching experience. A review and continued examination of organizational strategies, management techniques, teaching methodologies, and practices are discussed as students are in their student teaching semester. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to teach in their first year.
Prerequisite: MUS 316 and enrolled concurrently in EDU 455 .
Offered fall term.
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MUS 431 - Advanced Topics in Music Education (2)
This course will provide students an opportunity to enhance learning and skills in discrete areas of interest for each student based on projected classroom teaching needs. Students will have the opportunity to select two options from several 1 credit hour courses to take in the spring semester of their senior year.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission.
Offered spring term.
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MUS 115 - Theory of Music I (3)
A study of the elements of music, including melody, harmony, and rhythm, and of four-part writing, including aural perception of materials written. Upon successful completion, students will be able to analyze, notate, and identify, both visually and aurally, triads in root position and inversions, cadences, harmonic progressions, figured bass realization, and non-harmonic tones.
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MUS 115L - Aural Skills Lab (1)
This course is designed to develop a student’s aural skills which are essential for good musicianship. Upon Completion of this course students will be able to identify, perform, and notate intervals, scales, melodies, rhythms, and chord progressions through a variety of classroom activities, including dictation.
Co-requisite: MUS 115 .
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MUS 116 - Theory of Music II (3)
A continuation of the aural and written study of the common harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries. Upon successful completion, students will be able to analyze, notate and identify, both visually and aurally, seventh chords, secondary dominants, borrowed chords, and modulations.
Prerequisite: MUS 115 or permission,
co-requisite MUS 235 .
Offered fall term.
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MUS 116L - Aural Skills Lab (1)
This course is designed to develop a student’s aural skills which are essential for good musicianship. Upon Completion of this course students will be able to identify, perform, and notate intervals, scales, melodies, rhythms, and chord progressions through a variety of classroom activities, including dictation.
Co-requisite: MUS 116 .
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MUS 125 - History of Rock and Roll (3)
Rock and Roll is the music of youth, rebellion, and of the common spirit that ties all that together. Rock and Roll music tells the story of the human spirit involving controversy, tragedy, self-indulgence, love, sex, peace, and tranquility. This class will trace the history of Rock and Roll music from its rise as a blending of White and African-American music traditions amidst the youth oriented culture of post-World War II America to its subsequent diversification and internationalization. This history will be viewed in the context of the political, historical, economical, demographical, cultural and technological forces at work in the modern and post-modern world. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1) Demonstrate an awareness of the major factors involved in the development of Rock and Roll from its roots to the present; 2) Develop an aural awareness of the changing sounds of Rock and Roll over time; 3) Classify the subject of a pop song into cultural/social categories such as environment, peace/antiwar, sports, social upheaval, justice/injustice, civil rights, economics, gender roles in society, romantic love, sex, alienation, introspection, counter culture, etc.; 4) Demonstrate the art of song writing using music technology.
Offered summer online.
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MUS 215 - Theory of Music III (3)
A continuation of the aural and written study of the common harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries. Upon successful completion, students will be able to analyze, notate, and identify, both visually and aurally, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, chromatic thirds, and 9th, 11th, and 13th chords.
Prerequisite: MUS 116 or permission
Co-requisite MUS 307 .
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MUS 215L - Aural Skills Lab (1)
This course is designed to develop a student’s aural skills which are essential for good musicianship. Upon Completion of this course students will be able to identify, perform, and notate intervals, scales, melodies, rhythms, and chord progressions through a variety of classroom activities, including dictation.
Co-requisite: MUS 215 .
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MUS 217 - Theory of Music IV (2)
A continuation of the aural and written study of the elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color texture and form). Upon successful completion, students will be able to analyze, notate, and identify, both visually and aurally a variety of musical concepts.
Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
Offered spring term.
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MUS 235 - Survey of Musical Literature (2)
A general survey of the literature of Western music. Upon successful completion, students will have an understanding of the major style periods of musical history, important forms and procedures in musical composition, basic analytical and score-reading skills, and a variety of important musical compositions.
Co-requisite MUS 217 .
Offered fall term.
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MUS 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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MUS 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and availability and approval of the faculty.
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MUS 307 - History of Music I (3)
A survey of the history and literature of Western music from c. 1600 to 1900. Upon successful completion, students will be familiar with the numerous important styles, genres, and composers of this period, and will be able to place this information within the context of cultural history. Important musical compositions will be analyzed for musical content and cultural impact.
Prerequisite: MUS 235
Offered fall term.
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MUS 308 - History of Music II (2)
A survey of 20th century music, with analysis of selected representative compositions. Upon successful completion, students will become aware of the many cultural and stylistic strains in the music of the 20th century and begin to study ways in which this music is organized and communicates meaning.
Prerequisite: MUS 307 .
Offered spring term.
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MUS 335 - World Music (3)
A survey/appreciation course to stimulate interest in music of other cultures, including Eastern, Latin American, African, and Spanish civilizations.
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MUS 496 - Senior Seminar (2)
A capstone event that combines skills in analysis, historical research and writing. Topics for inquiry include the detailed analysis of significant works in the repertoire.
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MUS 190 - Concert Band (0-1)
An all-college instrumental ensemble. The concert band presents several concerts throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 191 - Doane Choir (0-1)
Doane’s premier choral ensemble. The choir presents several concerts throughout the year and tours annually.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 192 - Collegiate Chorale (0-1)
An all-college choral ensemble. The Collegiate Chorale presents several concerts throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 193 - Jazz Band (0-1)
A jazz combo of select instrumentalists. Jazz Band is the vehicle for learning improvisation.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 194 - Jazz Unlimited (0-1)
A small, highly select group of singers with a repertoire of music from all periods. Upon successful completion, students will be able to perform solo and ensemble music from musical theater, jazz classics, and operetta.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 195 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (0-1)
The premier wind organization of the college. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents several concerts throughout the school year and makes an annual tour.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 196 - String Chamber Music (0-1)
This course provides an opportunity for string players to perform chamber music in both small and larger ensembles.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 197 - Doublewide (0-1)
A highly select ensemble of tenor and bass voices who perform music in all genres, including classical, doo-wop, barbershop, vocal jazz, gospel, and spiritual styles.
Prerequisite: Fall audition.
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MUS 198 - Women’s Chorale (0-1)
A choral ensemble open to all female students. The Women’s Chorale presents several concerts throughout the year. Students will learn the elements of musical performance as they relate to choral singing in a variety of styles, genres and historical periods.
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MUS 189 - Tiger Pep Band (0-1)
Tiger Pep Band is open to all students. The pep band performs at selected football games during the course of the fall semester.
Offered fall semester.
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Philosophy-Religion |
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PRE 110 - Philosophical Problems (3)
An investigation of the nature, methods, and core problems in philosophy. Students will be exposed to select canonical figures in philosophy including Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Hume, Kant, and Sartre. Upon completion, students will be able to describe typical solutions to the core problems in philosophy and also synthesize arguments of their own.
Offered spring term.
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PRE 111 - Ethics (3)
An examination of philosophical theories on the foundations, principles, and applications of ethics. Upon completion, students will be able to describe the theories of Egoism, Virtue Ethics, Utilitarianism, the Social Contract, and Kantian Ethics. Also, students will be able to apply the insights of these theories to contemporary moral issues.
Offered fall term.
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PRE 115 - Comparative Religions (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to the major religious traditions of our world. Attention will be paid to primary sources as well as secondary literature, as well as history, culture, and aesthetic issues. The student should, by completion of the course, be aware of the major tenets, aesthetic expressions, and lived practices in each tradition.
Offered fall term
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PRE 120 - Introduction to the Old Testament (3)
This course is designed as a one-semester introduction to the history and culture reflected in and the literature contained in the Old Testament. We will read large portions of this library in order to understand the culture(s) that produced it, as well as its impact on our culture today. For students, the objectives of the course are: 1) to be familiar with as well as appreciate the literature in the Old Testament; 2) to understand this literature in terms of its historical and cultural context (i.e., events, movements, values, ideologies, and self-understandings), as well as to engage it as literature; 3) to examine the influence these texts have and continue to have on our culture(s) and thought(s); and 4) to develop both study skills and time-management talents as well as an informed view of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources and in-class discussion.
Offered fall terms.
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