David G. Boggs, M. Mus., Instructor of Music, Director of Bands;
dgboggs@mckendree.edu; (618)537-6492; Hettenhausen Center for the Arts

Nancy S. Ypma, D. Mus., Professor of Music, Director of Music;
nypma@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6922; Hettenhausen Center for the Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music is a program designed for qualified
students who wish to complete a concentrated study of music within a liberal arts curriculum.
In addition, students who pursue a bachelor’s degree in music will receive an
appropriate background for graduate study not only in music but in related fields in the
arts and humanities. For a description of the Bachelor of Music Education degree leading
to a special teaching certificate in music, see Music Education. For a description of
the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Business, see Music Business.
     The music curriculum currently offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music in four
different areas of emphasis. Qualified students of piano, organ, voice, brass, woodwind
or percussion may choose an emphasis in performance; a jazz performance emphasis
is also available to students of trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, string bass or
piano. Students with an interest in religion and directing music in a church may choose
a church music emphasis. The music history emphasis includes advanced courses in
music research and analytical writing, in addition to opportunities to perform in ensembles
and to take applied lessons.
     Students must earn at least a 2.5 grade point average in courses applied toward the
major with no course grades below a C-. No course taken to satisfy a major requirement,
including performance ensembles, may be taken using the Pass/C-/D/Fail grading
option. Music majors must earn at least 30 hours of music credits at McKendree College.
      There are two music minor tracks. One is designed for the traditional music minor
and the other is specifically designed for the Elementary Education majors.
(Elementary Education majors may choose either track.) The student completing a
minor in music must complete the required course work with a minimum of 8 credits
at the 300-400 level and must participate in a McKendree ensemble for 4 semesters.
Minors must complete the required course work with a minimum of 2.25 grade point
average in music, and must enroll in performance ensembles for a grade.

Degree requirements
All music majors are expected to participate in at least one performing ensemble each
semester of enrollment at McKendree and to attend concerts and recitals as determined
by the music faculty. Music majors are also required to fulfill the Division of
Humanities foreign language requirement.

All music majors must complete
the theory and history core of 30 hours as follows:
MUS 255 MUSIC THEORY I (3)
MUS 255L THEORY LAB I (2)
MUS 256 MUSIC THEORY II (3)
MUS 256L THEORY LAB II (2)
MUS 355 MUSIC THEORY III (3)
MUS 355L THEORY LAB III (1)
MUS 356 MUSIC THEORY IV (3)
MUS 356L THEORY LAB IV (1)
MUS 364 MUSIC HISTORY I (W) (4)
MUS 365 MUSIC HISTORY II (W) (4)
MUS 366 MUSIC HISTORY III (W) (4)

Additional requirements for emphasis in Music History: 19 crs.
Total hours in major: 49
MUS 464 RESEARCH METHODS (W) (2)
MUS 465 SENIOR THESIS (W) (2)
Applied lessons on a primary instrument (4)
Applied lessons on a secondary instrument (2)
Elective credits in music (9)

Additional requirements for emphasis in Solo Performance: 22-25 crs.
(available in brass, woodwinds, percussion, organ, piano or voice)
Total hours in major: 52-55
One upper level course in specialized music literature
(MUS 303, 305, 307, 317, 327, or 334) (3)
One upper level course in specialized pedagogy
(MUS 304, 306, 308, 318, 329, 335) (3)
One course in vocal diction (vocal majors only)
(MUS 328) (3)
Applied music in primary instrument (2 cr. per semester) (16)

All performance majors are required
to perform a junior recital and a senior recital.

All vocal performance majors are required
to pass a piano proficiency exam.

Additional requirements for emphasis in Church Music: 21 crs.
Total hours in major: 51
MUS 322 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING (2)
MUS 358 SACRED CHORAL LITERATURE (3)
MUS 367 MUSIC OF THE CHURCH (3)
MUS 372 ARRANGING (3)
MUS 422 ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING (2)
Applied lessons (8)

Students majoring in Church Music are required to take REL 230 to fulfill
the General Education Religion requirement and are also required to pass
a piano proficiency exam.

Requirements for emphasis in Jazz Performance 25 crs.
MUS E58 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (every semester) (0)
MUS 258 JAZZ COMBO (every semester) (0-1)
One upper level course in specialized music literature
(MUS 303, 305, 307, 309, 317) (3)
One upper level course in specialized pedagogy
(MUS 304, 306, 308, 310, 318) (3)
MUS 369 HISTORY OF JAZZ (3)
Applied music in primary instrument (2 hours per semester) (16)

Jazz performance majors are strongly encouraged to also participate in
Concert Band each semester.

All jazz performance majors are required to perform a junior and a senior
recital.

Students who elect to complete the traditional minor in music must
complete the following requirements, for a total of 22 hours in music:
MUS 255 MUSIC THEORY I (3)
MUS 255L THEORY LAB I (2)
MUS 256 MUSIC THEORY II (3)
MUS 256L THEORY LAB II (2)
2 consecutive semesters of Music History (MUS 364-365-366) (8)
4 consecutive semesters of applied music
in voice or one instrument (4)

All music minors are required to participate in a performing ensemble for
at least four semesters and to attend concerts and recitals as determined
by the music faculty. Minors must take a minimum of 8 music credits at
the 300-400 level at McKendree.

Students majoring in Elementary Education may choose to complete a
music minor specifically designed for Elementary Education majors and
must complete the following requirements, for a total of 21 hours.
MUS 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (3)
MUS 165 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3)
MUS 265 MUSIC AND WORLD CULTURES (3)
MUS 322 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING (2)
MUS 353 MUSIC AND THE CHILD (3)
MUS 357 DEVELOPING THE VOICE (3)
Four semesters of applied music
in voice or one instrument (4)
(one semester must be at the 300 level)
Participation in an ensemble for at least four semesters. (0)

MUS E56 MARCHING BAND (0)
The Marching Bearcat Band marches and performs at all home regular season and playoff season football games and special events. The MBB provides a wide variety of entertainment including performances with guest artists. Music performed ranges from pop, rock, country, Broadway, jazz, and classical. Must be taken P/C-/D/F. Annually, Fall. 

MUS E57 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE (0)
This ensemble performs standard vocal jazz arrangements as well as pop vocal arrangements with and
without instrumental accompaniment. Concert opportunities include performing in on-campus concerts,
at special events and occasionally off-campus. Must be taken P/C-D/F. Each semester.

MUS E58 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (0)
This ensemble performs standard jazz arrangements as well as the newest contemporary jazz publications. Performance opportunities include concerts, tours, and special events. The ensemble also performs with the jazz faculty and/or special guest artists two or three times a year. Must be taken P/C-/D/F. Each semester.

MUS 101 CLASS PIANO I (1)
A practical course for elementary education majors and other students who have had little or no keyboard instruction. The student will be introduced to basic keyboard skills, including the ability to read notes, rhythms, fingering, dynamics and other musical terms and symbols needed to play simple piano pieces. Each semester.

MUS 102 CLASS PIANO II (1)
A continuation of MUS 101. Skills include a survey of MUS 101 with emphasis on harmonization of
folk popular, patriotic and children’s songs for the purpose of accompanying classroom or group singing. Also covered are basic knowledge and notational skills in music and the ability to write and build chords and scales. Prerequisite: MUS 101 or consent of instructor. Each semester.

MUS 103 CLASS PIANO III (1)
A continuation of MUS 102 including more advanced piano literature, ensemble playing, score reading,
accompanying, and advanced transposition and sight reading. Prerequisite: MUS 102 or consent of
instructor. Each semester.

MUS 104 CLASS VOICE (1)
This course is designed for the development of confidence and strength in the young adult voice. Both male and female students will work with the instructor through small groups and individual instruction. Students meet once a week to learn singing techniques and improve sight reading skills. Students are encouraged to sing together and for one another in class, but no solo performance is required. Each semester.

MUS 107 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS I (2)
Practical instruction for passing the proficiency exam in piano which is required of vocal performance
and church music majors. Skills to be acquired include harmonization, scales, sight-reading, transposition,
and repertoire for solo and ensembles. Same as MUED 107. Annually, Fall.
MUS 108 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS II (2)
A continuation of the skills begun in MUS 107. In addition, the course material will include open scorereading and various accompanying styles. Same as MUED 108. Prerequisite: MUS 107. Annually, Spring.
MUS 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (3)
Fundamentals of music is designed to cover basic music theory. It includes scales, intervals, keys, triads, and simple harmony. Each semester.

MUS 115-116 APPLIED PIANO (1-2; 1-2)
115-116A Piano
115-116B Jazz piano
For each credit of applied piano, the student will receive one half-hour private lesson each week of the
semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First Semester, 115; second semester, 116. Each semester.

MUS 125-126 APPLIED VOICE (1-2; 1-2)
For each credit of applied voice, the student will receive one half-hour private lesson each week of the semester. Voice students are encouraged to participate in a choral ensemble simultaneously with the private study of voice. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First semester, 125; second semester, 126. Each semester.

MUS 131-132 APPLIED ORGAN (1-2; 1-2)
For each credit of applied organ, the student will receive one half-hour private lesson each week of the
semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First semester, 131; second semester, 132. Each semester.

MUS 138-139 APPLIED STRINGS (1-2;1-2)
138-139A Guitar
138-139B String Bass
138-139C Jazz Guitar
138-139D Jazz String Bass
For each credit of applied strings, the student will receive one half-hour private lesson each week of the
semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First semester, 138; second semester, 139. Each semester.

MUS 140-141 APPLIED PERCUSSION (1-2; 1-2)
140-141A Percussion
140-141B Jazz Drum Set
For each credit of applied percussion, the student will receive one half-hour lesson each week of the
semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First semester 140; second semester 141. Each semester.

MUS 142-143 APPLIED BRASS (1-2; 1-2)
142-143A Trumpet
142-143B French horn
142-143C Trombone
142-143D Tuba/Euphonium
142-143E Jazz Trumpet
142-143F Jazz Trombone
For each credit of applied brass, the student will receive one half-hour lesson each week of the semester.  Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First semester 142; second semester 143. Each semester.

MUS 147-148 APPLIED WOODWINDS (1-2; 1-2)
147-148A Flute
147-148B Clarinet
147-148C Oboe
147-148D Bassoon
147-148E Saxophone
147-148F Jazz Saxophone
For each credit of applied woodwind, the student will receive one half-hour lesson each week of the
semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First semester 147; second semester 148. Each semester.

MUS 151-152 APPLIED HARPSICHORD (1-2; 1-2)
For each credit of applied harpsichord, the student will receive one half-hour private lesson each week of
the semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. First semester, 151; second semester, 152. Each semester.

MUS 154 MCKENDREE COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR (1 or non-credit)
Open to all students. Programs are chosen from the best in choral literature. Each semester the choir performs both on and off campus, and prepares a major work which is performed with an instrumental
ensemble. Limit of three credits toward core General Education requirements. Additional credits may be
used for elective requirements. Each semester.

MUS 156 MCKENDREE COLLEGE CONCERT BAND (1 or non-credit)
MUS 156A Winds
MUS 156B Percussion
Students who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments are invited to join this ensemble. The
band will give a concert each semester and perform at special events on and off campus. Limit of three
credits toward General Education requirements. Additional credits may be used for elective requirements.
Each semester.

MUS 157 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (1 or non-credit)
Open to all percussion students. Programs will include selected music from large and small percussion
ensemble literature. Pre-requisite: Permission of the instructor. As needed.

MUS 158 CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES (1 or non-credit)
158A Brass Ensemble
158B Woodwind Ensemble
158C Brass/Woodwind Ensemble
158D Piano Trio/Quartet/Quintet
This course offers experience in a brass, woodwind, mixed wind or piano ensemble. Pre-requisite:
Permission of the instructor. As needed.

MUS 165 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3)
An introduction to music, this course will enable students with various backgrounds in music to listen to
music more intelligently. Students will learn about the historical-cultural aspects of music as an art and
its development in the great style periods, along with the lives of the leading figures and the world they
inhabited. There will be an emphasis on musical styles, forms and media. This course will encompass
music from the medieval period through the twentieth century. Each semester.

MUS 180-189 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC (1-2; 1-2)
This course will cover topics or areas not included in the regular curriculum. As needed.

MUS 210 RHYTHMS AND DANCE (2)
Same as PED 210. Annually, Spring.

MUS 215-216 APPLIED PIANO (1-2; 1-2)
215-216A Piano
215-216B Jazz piano
Prerequisite: MUS 116 and consent of instructor. First semester, 215; second semester, 216. Each semester.

MUS 225-226 APPLIED VOICE (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 126 and consent of instructor. First semester, 225; second semester, 226. Each semester.

MUS 231-232 APPLIED ORGAN (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 132 and consent of instructor. First semester, 231; second semester, 232. Each semester.

MUS 238-239 APPLIED STRINGS (1-2;1-2)
238-239A Guitar
238-239B String Bass
238-239C Jazz Guitar
238-239D Jazz String Bass
Prerequisite: MUS 139 and consent of instructor. First semester, 238; second semester, 239. Each semester.

MUS 240-241 APPLIED PERCUSSION (1-2; 1-2)
240-241A Percussion
240-241B Jazz Drum Set
Prerequisite: MUS 141 and consent of instructor. First semester, 240; second semester, 241. Each semester.

MUS 242-243 APPLIED BRASS (1-2; 1-2)
242-243A Trumpet
242-243B French horn
242-243C Trombone
242-243D Tuba/Euphonium
242-243E Jazz Trumpet
242-243F Jazz Trombone
Prerequisite: MUS 143 and consent of instructor. First semester, 242; second semester, 243. Each semester. 

MUS 247-248 APPLIED WOODWINDS (1-2; 1-2)
247-248A Flute
247-248B Clarinet
247-248C Oboe
247-248D Bassoon
247-248E Saxophone
247-248F Jazz Saxophone
Prerequisite: MUS 148 and consent of instructor. First semester, 247; second semester, 248. Each semester.

MUS 251-252 APPLIED HARPSICHORD (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 152 and consent of instructor. First semester, 251; second semester, 252. Each semester.

MUS 254 CHAMBER CHOIR (0-1)
This is a 12-16 voice choral ensemble that specializes in a cappella performance. The course content
consists of building the skills required to perform music without instrumental accompaniment, in styles
that include sacred works, secular madrigals, spirituals and jazz. A limit of 3 credits may be use to ful-
fill the General Education Fine Arts requirement. Additional credits may be used for elective requirements.
Pre-requisite: permission of the instructor. Each semester.

MUS 255 MUSIC THEORY I (3)
This course reviews the fundamentals of music including the study of intervals, scales, and keys; it
continues with extensive reading and writing of rhythm, melody, triads, and the beginning of functional
harmony and part-writing. Prerequisite: MUS 110 or consent of instructor. Annually, Fall.

MUS 255L THEORY LAB I (2)
To be taken concurrently with Theory I, this performance skills lab provides concentrated practice in
sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation and keyboard skills as reinforcement for concepts given in
lectures. Annually, Fall.

MUS 256 MUSIC THEORY II (3)
This is a continuation of Theory I, including common practice voice leading in four parts, harmonic dictation, and analysis of primary and secondary progressions. Prerequisite: MUS 255. Annually, Spring.
MUS 256L THEORY LAB II (2)
To be taken concurrently with Theory II. This lab will include melodic and harmonic dictation, advanced
sight singing and a continuation of the development of keyboard skills. Annually, Spring.

MUS 257 WIND ENSEMBLE (0-1)
Students who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments may audition for this ensemble.
This advanced ensemble will present concerts and perform at special events both on and off-campus.
The literature to be performed will include advanced collegiate and professional literature. Prerequisite:
audition for instructor. As needed.

MUS 258 JAZZ COMBO (0-1)
258A Jazz Combo I
258B Jazz Combo II
258C Jazz Combo III
Students who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments or sing are invited to join a jazz combo. This ensemble will focus on the fundamentals of improvisation and will perform small group jazz literature including blues, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, fusion, and alternative jazz. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Each semester.

MUS 259 JAZZ IMPROVISATION (1)
Students will learn to improvise in a non-performance based setting through employing scale and chord studies, learning patterns in jazz, applying ear training exercises related to jazz, playing written transcriptions of solos, transcribing solos from an audio recording, and improvising during class. Prerequisite: Basic performance skills as a vocalist or instrumentalist. Each semester. 

MUS 265 MUSIC IN WORLD CULTURES (3)
An introduction to the diversity of musical cultures found in Africa, North and South America, Eastern
Europe, Asia and the Pacific. Each semester.

MUS 280-289 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC (1-3)
Each semester.

MUS 301 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC BUSINESS (3)
An introduction to the music business industry, this course will include discussion of career opportunities, copyright issues, publishing, the recording industry and media elements of the music industry. As needed.

MUS 303 WOODWIND LITERATURE (3)
A study of the music of all woodwind instruments from the baroque period to present day and its
relationship to general music history. Literature studied will include orchestral excerpts, woodwind
ensemble and quintet music and solo literature. As needed.

MUS 304 WOODWIND PEDAGOGY (3)
A survey of methods and music materials which may be used at the beginning and intermediate levels
of woodwind study. Observation, participation in and evaluation of individual and group instruction
required. As needed.

MUS 305 BRASS LITERATURE (3)
A study of the music of all brass instruments from the baroque period to present day and its relationship
to general music history. Literature studied will include orchestral excerpts, brass ensemble and quintet
music and solo literature. As needed.

MUS 306 BRASS PEDAGOGY (3)
A survey of methods and music materials which may be used at the beginning and intermediate levels
of brass study. Observation, participation in and evaluation of individual and group instruction required.
As needed.

MUS 307 PERCUSSION LITERATURE (3)
A study of the history of percussion instruments from their origin to the present and its relationship to
general music history. Literature studied will include ethnic and world percussion literature, orchestral
excerpts, percussion ensemble music and solo literature. As needed.

MUS 308 PERCUSSION PEDAGOGY (3)
A survey of various methods and music materials which may be used at the beginning and intermediate
levels of percussion study. Observation, participation in and evaluation of individual and group instruction
required. As needed.

MUS 309 BASS AND GUITAR LITERATURE (3)
A general study of the music of bass and guitar from the baroque period to the present day and its relationship to general music history. Literature studied will include general orchestral excerpts, solo literature, and standard jazz literature in both small and large ensemble setting. Participation in a small music ensemble is required during the semester the student is enrolled in this course. As needed.

MUS 310 BASS AND GUITAR PEDAGOGY (3)
A survey of methods and music materials which may be used at the beginning and intermediate levels
of bass and guitar study. Observation, participation in and evaluation of individual and group instruction
is required. As needed.

MUS 315-316 APPLIED PIANO (1-2; 1-2)
315-316A Piano
315-316B Jazz piano
Prerequisite: MUS 216 and consent of instructor. First semester, 315; second semester, 316. Each semester.

MUS 317 PIANO LITERATURE (3)
A study of piano literature from the eighteenth century to the present and its relationship to the general
music history. As needed. 
 
MUS 318 PIANO PEDAGOGY (3)
A survey of methods and music materials to be used at the beginning and intermediate levels of piano study. Observation, participation in and evaluation of individual and group instruction included. As needed.

MUS 322 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING (2)
Study and practice in the basic techniques of leading choral and instrumental ensembles, including
discussion of rehearsal procedures, concert preparation and baton technique. Annually, Fall.

MUS 325-326 APPLIED VOICE (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 226 and consent of instructor. First semester, 325; second semester, 326. Each semester.

MUS 327 VOCAL LITERATURE (3)
This course will provide a survey of settings for solo voice, including selections from classical and
contemporary styles, with special consideration of how to select repertoire for teaching, performing,
auditioning, and strengthening musicianship and technique. As needed.

MUS 328 VOCAL DICTION (3)
This course is an intensive study of the physiological processes of vowel and consonant production, their interaction with breathing and phonation, and their representation by standard International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. Students will apply the IPA in the study of Italian, German, and French pronunciation as well as English. As needed.

MUS 329 VOCAL PEDAGOGY (3)
This course will cover the theory and technique of healthy voice development for children and youth, as
well as use of the adult voice. It will include methods of correcting faulty or insecure singing habits,
application of teaching strategies in group and individual lesson settings, and some literature selection.
As needed.

MUS 331-332 APPLIED ORGAN (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 232 and consent of instructor. First semester, 331; second semester, 332. Each semester.

MUS 334 ORGAN LITERATURE (3)
A study of the music of the organ from the renaissance to the present and its relationship to general music history. Will include discussion of the tonal properties of the organs of each period. As needed.

MUS 335 ORGAN PEDAGOGY (3)
A survey of methods and music materials to be used at the beginning and intermediate levels of organ study. The course includes observation, participation in and evaluation of individual instruction. As needed.

MUS 338-339 APPLIED STRINGS (1-2;1-2)
338-339A Guitar
338-339B String Bass
338-339C Jazz Guitar
338-339D Jazz String Bass
Prerequisite: MUS 239 and consent of instructor. First semester, 338; second semester, 339. Each semester.

MUS 340-1 APPLIED PERCUSSION (1-2; 1-2)
340-341A Percussion
340-341B Jazz Drum Set
Prerequisite: MUS 241 and consent of instructor. First semester, 340; second semester, 341. Each semester.

MUS 342-343 APPLIED BRASS (1-2; 1-2)
342-343A Trumpet
342-343B French horn
342-343C Trombone
342-343D Tuba/Euphonium
342-343E Jazz Trumpet
342-343F Jazz Trombone
Prerequisite: MUS 243 and consent of instructor. First semester, 342; second semester, 343. Each semester.

MUS 347-348 APPLIED WOODWINDS (1-2; 1-2)
347-348A Flute
347-348B Clarinet
347-348C Oboe
347-348D Bassoon
347-348E Saxophone
347-348F Jazz Saxophone
Prerequisite: MUS 248 and consent of instructor. First semester, 347; second semester, 348. Each semester.

MUS 351-352 APPLIED HARPSICHORD (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 252 and consent of instructor. First semester, 351; second semester, 352. Each semester.

MUS 353 MUSIC AND THE CHILD (3)
This course explores some of the ways children develop their skills in musical creativity. Lecture, discussion, anecdotal observation, and direct participation in creative activities will lead the student to an understanding of the cognitive and affective processes at work in imaginative play and the value of those
processes in overall development. As needed.

MUS 355 MUSIC THEORY III (3)
This course introduces the study of form and analysis, more advanced studies in part-writing and dictation and the study of all tertian and seventh chords. The study of orchestration and advanced aural skills will be included. Prerequisite: MUS 255-256 sequence or consent of instructor. Annually, Fall.

MUS 355L THEORY LAB III (1)
To be taken concurrently with Theory III, this lab includes advanced sight-singing, three- and four-voice
dictation and score readying. Pre-requisite: MUS 256L or consent of the instructor. Annually, Fall.

MUS 356 MUSIC THEORY IV (3)
The continuation of writing and analysis skills, this course will include quartal, “stacked”, and other 20th
century materials, as well as appropriate practice in aural and keyboard applications. An introduction to
the composition of counterpoint will also be included. Prerequisite: MUS 355 or consent of instructor.
Annually, Spring.

MUS 355L THEORY LAB IV (1)
To be taken concurrently with Theory IV. A continuation of Theory Lab III. Prerequisite: MUS 355L or
consent of the instructor. Annually, Spring.

MUS 357 DEVELOPING THE VOICE (3)
The course explores how young people may develop their singing voices and their musical abilities
within the classroom environment. Students will learn various techniques, and become familiar with
resources and materials, which will be helpful for effective vocal teaching. As needed.

MUS 358 SACRED CHORAL LITERATURE (3)
This course is a survey of sacred choral literature, including liturgical and concert literature, from the
middle ages to the twentieth century. Note: This class will not fulfill the General Education Religion/
Philosophy requirement. As needed.

MUS 364 MUSIC HISTORY I (W) (4)
An examination of the music of the Western World from the Greek period through the Renaissance,
including the study of music’s relationship with the other arts, the lives of its leading figures and the
world they inhabited, and the materials and structural elements by which a musical work is fashioned.
Special attention is paid to the development of clear stylistic concepts through the use of scores and
recordings. This course will include lectures and supervised listening exercises. Pre-requisite: MUS 256 or consent of instructor. Annually, Fall. 

MUS 365 MUSIC HISTORY II (W) (4)
A continuation of Music History I. This course will focus upon music and styles of the Baroque and
Classical period. Pre-requisite: MUS 256 or consent of instructor. Annually, Spring.

MUS 366 MUSIC HISTORY III (W) (4)
A continuation of Music History II. This course will focus upon the musical styles of the 19th, 20th and
21st centuries. Prerequisite: MUS 365 Annually, Fall.

MUS 367 MUSIC OF THE CHURCH (3)
A study of the music of the Church focusing on the history of hymnody, this course will explore the relationship between hymns and the history of the church and its theology. Important major works written
for the church by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert will also be studied. Same as REL 367. Note: This course does not fulfill the general core Religion/Philosophy requirement. As needed.

MUS 369 HISTORY OF JAZZ (3)
This course will cover the history of jazz from its inception through current artists. Specific time periods
will include blues, ragtime, Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, fusion, smooth, and alternative jazz.
Specific artists will include Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, John Coltrane,
Dizzy Gillespie and others integral to the history of jazz. As needed.

MUS 372 ARRANGING (3)
This course involves the application of theory and score reading skills to the task of adapting a piece
of music for various combinations of voices and instruments. The study of orchestration will also be
included. Prerequisite: MUS 356 or consent of instructor. As needed.

MUS 375 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL (3)
This course will explore the European roots of the musical and trace its development in America and on
Broadway. The focus will be on musical developments within the form as well as on how each musical
reflects societal issues. As needed.

MUS 376 BROADWAY: A REFLECTION OF AMERICA (3)
This course will explore how the musicals of Broadway reflect the history, the people and social development of America. Discussion regarding compositional techniques and how musicals are unified through musical motives will also be discussed. This course is a continuation of MUS 375. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take MUS 375 before enrolling in this course. As needed.

MUS 380-389 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC (1-4)
As needed.

MUS 400 INTRODUCTION TO THE RECORDING STUDIO (3)
A general introduction to the recording studio, this course will include learning about recording, editing
and mastering, production and graphic design. This course will also include a one hour of lab; the student will work with personnel who oversee College concerts. Pre-requisite: MUS 300. As needed

MUS 402 ADVANCED MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (3)
A computer applications course directed to the musician/composer/teacher. The course will go beyond
the technology taught in MUS 356 (Theory IV) and will include learning programs such as Finale, Band
in a Box, MIDI and specialized programs for multimedia production. Prerequisite: MUS 356 or consent
of instructor. As needed.

MUS 415-416 APPLIED PIANO (1-2; 1-2)
415-416A Piano
415-416B Jazz piano
Prerequisite: MUS 316 and consent of instructor. First semester, 415; second semester, 416. Each semester.

MUS 422 ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING (2)
A study of advanced choral conducting, including advanced techniques, rehearsal procedures, historical
style, performance practices, and programming. Prerequisite: MUS 322 or consent of instructor. As needed. 

MUS 425-426 APPLIED VOICE (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 326 and consent of instructor. First semester, 425; second semester, 426. Each semester.

MUS 431-432 APPLIED ORGAN (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 332 and consent of instructor. First semester, 431; second semester, 432. Each semester.

MUS 438-439 APPLIED STRINGS (1-2;1-2)
438-439A Guitar
438-439B String Bass
438-439C Jazz Guitar
438-439D Jazz String Bass
Prerequisite: MUS 338 and consent of instructor. First semester, 438; second semester, 439. Each semester.

MUS 440-1 APPLIED PERCUSSION (1-2; 1-2)
440-441A Percussion
440-441B Jazz Drum Set
Prerequisite: MUS 341 and consent of instructor. First semester, 440; second semester, 441. Each semester.

MUS 442-443 APPLIED BRASS (1-2; 1-2)
442-443A Trumpet
442-443B French horn
442-443C Trombone
442-443D Tuba/Euphonium
442-443E Jazz Trumpet
442-443F Jazz Trombone
Prerequisite: MUS 343 and consent of instructor. First semester, 442; second semester, 443. Each semester.

MUS 447-448 APPLIED WOODWINDS (1-2; 1-2)
447-448A Flute
447-448B Clarinet
447-448C Oboe
447-448D Bassoon
447-448E Saxophone
447-448F Jazz Saxophone
Prerequisite: MUS 348 and consent of instructor. First semester, 447; second semester, 448. Each semester.

MUS 451-452 APPLIED HARPSICHORD (1-2; 1-2)
Prerequisite: MUS 352 and consent of instructor. First semester, 451; second semester, 452. Each semester.

MUS 464 RESEARCH METHODS (W) (2)
This course is a preparation for Senior Thesis in music history; it will include techniques of data collection, primary source analysis, and critical writing as applied to musicological research. As needed.
MUS 465 SENIOR THESIS (W) (2)
This course is to be the capstone project for the music major with music history emphasis; it will include extended application of the skills and principles learned in MUS 464. Prerequisite: MUS 464 or consent
of instructor. As needed.

MUS 470 INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC BUSINESS (3-6)

MUS 480-89 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE (1-2)
As needed.

MUS 490 SEMINAR IN MUSIC (1-4)