Jul 02, 2024  
2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Course Descriptions


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Music

  
  • MUSC 2680 - French Diction and Literature for Singers


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to teach students the correct standardized singing pronunciation of French by utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students will learn pronunciation rules as well as study French art song literature. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1170   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 2710 - Instrumental Literature


    2 Credit(s)

    A class designed to increase student knowledge in the literature available for their instrument. The course will explore solo and chamber music and excerpts from orchestral literature. Must have a grade of “B” or better in four (4) credits of MUSC MUSC 1410 . (Fall - Even Years, Spring - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1410   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B
    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • MUSC 2920 - Workshop


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • MUSC 3000 - Principles of Teaching and Learning in Music Education


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide an overview of Music Education as a profession, the Teacher Education Program at SUU, and the tools needed to teach literacy in secondary music ensemble classrooms. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • MUSC 3070 - Form and Analysis


    3 Credit(s)

    A course surveying musical forms with analysis by sight and ear. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): MUSC 2140  

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2110   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3200 - Athletic Band


    1 Credit(s)

    The Athletic Band is an auditioned group for the purpose of providing entertainment through high energy and high quality music at athletic events, specifically football and basketball. High school band experience is highly recommended. Non-majors are encouraged to participate. The ability to play a band instrument proficiently is required. Permission of instructor and audition required. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3210 - Brass Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    The Brass Ensemble performs standard repertoire of the literature for various combinations of brass instruments. The ensemble comprises of both music majors and non-music majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3220 - Woodwind Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    The Woodwind Ensemble performs standard repertoire of the literature for various combinations of woodwind instruments. The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-music majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3230 - String Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    The String Ensemble performs standard repertoire of the literature for various combinations of string instruments. The ensemble comprises of both music majors and non-music majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3240 - Percussion Ensemble


    0.5 Credit(s)

    The Percussion Ensemble performs historically significant works for percussion, contemporary percussion literature, and traditional non-Western world music. The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-music majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3241 - Advanced Percussion Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    The Advanced Percussion Ensemble performs advanced literature from the percussion ensemble repertoire. The course is designed for students with considerable experience in playing and reading percussion music. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3242 - Drumline


    1 Credit(s)

    The Drumline is a marching percussion ensemble that prepares and performs music of the marching percussion repertoire. Music to be learned includes cadences, street beets, in-stands music, and marching percussion show music. The ensemble performs at University events such as athletic events and recruiting events. The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3250 - Piano Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    The Piano Ensemble performs musical literature and studies performance practices as they relate to chamber music with keyboard instruments. The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-music majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3260 - Pit Orchestra


    1 Credit(s)

    Practice and performance of music for musical theater productions. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3320 - Wind Symphony


    1 Credit(s)

    The Wind Symphony is an active performing ensemble open to all students to participate by audition. Performance repertoire includes new and traditional works for concert band. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3330 - Jazz Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    An instrumental ensemble which specializes in performing jazz literature. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3340 - Luminosa Women’s Choir


    1 Credit(s)

    Luminosa is an auditioned choir specifically designed to provide a choral experience for women’s voices, focusing on the exploration of quality literature from various stylistic and historical periods, and the development of vocal, choral, and musical skills. This course meets the small ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3350 - Opus Chamber Choir


    1 Credit(s)

    A highly select choral ensemble performing advanced and diverse repertoire in many styles in frequent on and off campus performances. Admissions by auditions only. This course meets the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3360 - Concert Choir


    1 Credit(s)

    Large select choral ensemble performing quality and diverse repertoire in many styles. Interview with director required. Major ensemble required for all vocal majors. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3370 - Opera/Musical Theatre


    2 Credit(s)

    This course involves the preparation and performance of compositions from the realm of opera and/or musical theatre. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 99

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3380 - Symphony Orchestra


    1 Credit(s)

    A course emphasizing the study and performance of the major symphonic literature. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3390 - Alternate Currents Performance Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to give students a contemporary music performance experience in an ensemble setting. Students can participate in a variety of roles in the ensemble, including composer, arranger, performer, etc., depending on their experience and areas of expertise. Students will have opportunities to interact with other members of the ensemble to create live and recorded performances for audio and video distribution. Performance and/or demonstration of the works of this ensemble will be part of the assessment used in the course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction


    1 Credit(s)

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. Twelve half-hour lessons. Fee required. Must have a grade of “B” or higher in two (2) credits of MUSC 2400 . (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2400  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 1

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction


    2 Credit(s)

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. Twelve 50-minute lessons. Fee required. Must have a grade of “B” or higher in four (4) credits of MUSC 2410 . (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2410  and instructor permission required - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 24

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3450 - Piano Pedagogy I


    2 Credit(s)

    The students will study piano pedagogy, survey various methods of teaching and their practical applications, as well as historical approaches to teaching of famous piano pedagogues. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1410   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3460 - Piano Pedagogy II


    2 Credit(s)

    The students will study piano pedagogy, survey various teaching methods and their practical applications, as well as historical approaches to teaching of famous piano pedagogues. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3450   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3500 - Music History I


    3 Credit(s)

    A survey course for majors and minors that covers musical styles, trends, and examples of various periods of music history from ancient times to approximately 1750. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3510 - Music History II


    3 Credit(s)

    The second course of the music history sequence, this course covers musical styles, trends, and examples of the various periods of musical history from 1750-1900. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3530 - Twentieth Century Music: History and Theory


    3 Credit(s)

    An in-depth course on music of the Twentieth Century, including historical developments, important composers, events, and styles, and theoretical aspects. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3700 - Brass Methods


    1 Credit(s)

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods, and techniques of teaching brass instruments. Students should be music majors accepted into the Music ED program. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Education majors only

  
  • MUSC 3710 - Class Voice


    1 Credit(s)

    Familiarizes students with the fundamentals of singing and provides experience in the public performance of art songs. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3720 - Woodwind Methods


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare music education students in the pedagogy and methods of teaching woodwind instruments. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Education majors only

  
  • MUSC 3740 - Percussion Methods


    1 Credit(s)

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods, and techniques of teaching percussion instruments. Students should have been accepted into the Music ED program. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Education majors only

  
  • MUSC 3750 - String Methods


    1 Credit(s)

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods, and techniques of teaching string instruments. Students should have been accepted into the Music ED program. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Education majors only

  
  • MUSC 3800 - Junior Recital


    0 Credit(s)

    A half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM degrees. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3900 - Music for Elementary Teachers


    1.5 Credit(s)

    A course designed to cover the principles and practices of music in the elementary school classroom. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 3910 - Elementary Music Pedagogy


    1.5 Credit(s)

    This course is a distance course that will be offered while students are attending a music certification program. Certification programs in Level One Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly, Dalcroze, or Music Learning Theory are acceptable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Co-requisite(s): Must be attending an approved music certification program off campus

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Education majors only

  
  • MUSC 3970 - The Entrepreneurial Musician


    1 Credit(s)

    This class provides the emerging musician with the tools needed for career development and entrepreneurial success. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing required

  
  • MUSC 4000 - Elementary Music Teaching Methods


    3 Credit(s)

    Upper-division music education students will focus on applying previously acquired teaching skills at the elementary level. This course will serve as an on-campus practicum experience for the following musical pedagogies: Dalcroze, Gordon, Kodaly, and Orff-Schulwerk. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Passing of the Music Gateway required
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Education majors only; Junior or Senior standing required

  
  • MUSC 4060 - Orchestration and Arranging


    3 Credit(s)

    A course designed to teach the standard combinations of instruments and voices and how to utilize them in varying combinations as an arranger of composer. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4180 - Survey of Music Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording and hardware associated with recording and live performance. (Fall, Summer, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4350 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division course designed to teach advanced baton techniques, score preparation, and basic rehearsal procedures for instrumental ensembles. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4360 - Advanced Choral Conducting


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division course designed to teach advanced hand and baton techniques, interpretive skills, and pedagogy relating to choral ensembles. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070  and MUSC 3500  and MUSC 3510   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction


    1 Credit(s)

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. Twelve 25-minute lessons. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. Must have a grade of “B” or higher in two (2) credits of MUSC 3400 . (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3400  and instructor permission required - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction


    2 Credit(s)

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. Twelve 50-minute lessons. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. Must have a grade of “B” or higher in four (4) credits of MUSC 3410 . (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3410  and instructor permission required - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 24

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4500 - Special Topics in Music


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    A varied topics course to provide students with learning opportunities outside of the standard curriculum. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4510 - Instrumental Pedagogy


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division class designed to increase student knowledge of instrumental music teaching methodologies. This course will explore tone production, posture, breathing, articulation, bowing, sticking, as well as current published methods and materials. Must have a grade of “B” or higher in four (4) credits of MUSC 2410 . (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2410   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4610 - Vocal Pedagogy for Singers


    3 Credit(s)

    Vocal Pedagogy is an upper-division class designed to increase student knowledge of the vocal mechanism and teaching methodologies. This course will explore the anatomy and physiology of the singing voice including vocal sound, posture, breathing, phonation, resonation articulation, registration, and coordination. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4620 - Vocal Pedagogy Seminar


    1 Credit(s)

    This capstone project is designed as a practical application of the principals learned in MUSC 4610 . (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4610   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4700 - Choral Literature


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with choral literature and its educational applicability. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4710 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with instrumental ensemble repertoire and its educational applicability. (Fall - Even Years, Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4800 - Senior Recital


    0 Credit(s)

    A full or half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BMEd and BA degrees, respectively. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4810 - Classroom Management and Assessment in Music


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide multiple planning/assessment models and classroom management perspectives for Music Education majors. An overall concert Unit Plan will be completed and mock ensembles formed for secondary ensemble management practice. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • MUSC 4830 - Readings and Conferences


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4890 - Internship


    0 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    Supervised work experience in any music related field. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4920 - Workshop


    1 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4960 - Choral Methods


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division course designed to familiarize the student with choral methods for junior/senior high school teachers. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4970 - Instrumental Methods


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division course designed to familiarize the student with instrumental methods for junior/senior high school teachers. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4980 - Student Teaching


    3 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 5180 - Survey of Music Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, and hardware associated with recording. This course may serve as a prerequisite for the Master of Music degree program in Music Technology for students needing remedial work prior to starting the program. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 6103 - Introduction to Music Graduate Study


    3 Credit(s)

    An orientation and introduction to graduate study in music at Southern Utah University focusing on program technology requirements, current readings and trends in music technology, techniques of scholarly writing, and the application of the student’s personal experiences, opportunities, and ambitions as related to their anticipated career and life objectives within the music industry. The course also introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, and hardware associated with recording. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6110 - Music Theory Pedagogy


    2 Credit(s)

    A graduate course in music theory, students will review music theory concepts and examine pedagogical approaches to teaching high school AP theory courses. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education students only

  
  • MUSC 6120 - Graduate Seminar in Music History


    2 Credit(s)

    In this course students will increase their fluency in the history of Western music by learning how to write and speak about the subject proficiently, knowledgeably, and persuasively. Required for Master of Music Education students. (Summer - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 6180 - Survey of Music Technology


    2 Credit(s)

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, and hardware associated with recording. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6303 - Live Sound/Concert Production I


    3 Credit(s)

    This is a survey course dealing with a wide variety of topics related to live sound including knowledge of sound systems, review of audio fundamentals, and sound propagation in various acoustic environments. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6313 - Live Sound/Concert Production II


    3 Credit(s)

    Building on concepts learned in MUSC 6333 - Audio Recording II , this course provides students with experience in mixing recorded audio, remedying issues in recordings, and creating professional quality mixes. Topics covered include signal flow in templates, mixing in a DAW console, automation, effects, and metering. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6323 - Audio Recording I


    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of the technical characteristics and performance of each component of audio recording and the recording studio. Topics include studio electronics and signal flow, computer-based digital recording and editing, recording console operations, microphone usage and placement, signal processing, and the role of the audio engineer. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6333 - Audio Recording II


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an in-depth study of the digital audio recording studio and its operations as it relates to the artistic, technical and business elements of the music industry. It is designed to build on concepts learned in MUSC 6323 , and to help prepare students to work as studio technicians and engineers. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6323   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6343 - Electronic Sequencing/Score for Picture


    3 Credit(s)

    A brief study of the history and development of electronic music, synthesis, sampling and MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface) and the use of sequencing in a Digital Audio Workstation to score for pictures. Students do not need to consider themselves composers to succeed in this course. Concepts to be studied include reading and scoring the dramatic arc of a scene, creation of professional MIDI mock-ups, file types and proper deliverables, effective interaction and communication with a director, spotting, and use of software sound editing platforms. Students will also learn how to work within the confines of a package deal budget, the most common type of compensation they will encounter in the industry. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6353 - Music Business and Brand Promotion


    3 Credit(s)

    A focus on music technology tools, platforms, and services used by the modern music entrepreneur. Study topics include office technology, copyright/licensing services, royalty collection services, distribution platforms, multi-user project platforms, and the impact, both positive and negative, that technology has had on the music business. Additional focus on using online tools and social media to establish a presence and a following of fans for the promotion of their career. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6553 - Digital Music Notation


    3 Credit(s)

    Students acquire an intermediate skill level in the usage of Finale music notation software. Course activities focus on the role of score preparation, part extraction, workflow, and preparation for publishing. Differing formats will also be explored such as full score, parts, lead sheets, etc. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6573 - Audio/Video Post Production


    3 Credit(s)

    This course presents an overview of the technology and techniques used in the creation of music and audio for use in video, film, and TV production. Concepts to be studied include basic video shooting techniques, synchronization and SMPTE time code, spotting, field audio recording, dialogue replacement, Foley, and the use of software editing platform. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6590 - Online Performance Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to give students a modern, technology-enhanced performance experience in an ensemble setting. Students will participate in a variety of roles in the ensemble, including composer, arranger, performer, editor, compositor, etc. Students will work virtually with other members of the ensemble to create live/streamed performances, virtual performances, and recorded performances for audio and video distribution. Performance and/or demonstration of the works of this ensemble will be part of the assessment used in this course. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6603 - MIDI Orchestration


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the creation of realistic, electronically produced mockups of orchestral compositions. Students will make an in-depth study of sample-based virtual instruments and their manipulation through Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). Emphasis will be placed on achieving realism by controlling various MIDI parameters. This course is an elective in the Master of Music in Music Technology degree program. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6613 - Audio for Interactive Entertainment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on effectively arranging audio assets for video game implementation. Students will make an in-depth study of the history of game music and audio, the ways in which music and audio are used in video games, music composition and production, workflow, and the use of creative techniques to demonstrate audio integration. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only or permission of instructor

  
  • MUSC 6633 - Music for Interactive Entertainment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the creation and implementation of music and sound for video games. Students will learn how to create and combine elements of music, sound effects, and dialogue to complete a scene from a game, production workflow, and the use of audio middleware software. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only or permission of instructor

  
  • MUSC 6933 - Popular Music History/Theory


    3 Credit(s)

    Instruction in theory analysis of electronic, popular, commercial, and film music, linking each theory practice with the art or artists throughout popular music history. Using concepts derived from the analysis, students will compose original works in the style or genre under review in each module. The focus will be on analysis and composition within the context of Popular Music History. Specific artists, groups, festivals, and technologies will be studied along with their impact on their time as well as current trends. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6953 - Special Topics: Music Studio Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to help students prepare their Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation, and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to students’ artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6973 . (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6963 - Special Topics: Music Performance Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    The course is designed to help students prepare the Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to students’ artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6973 . (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6973 - Capstone Project Presentation


    3 Credit(s)

    This Capstone Project is the culminating experience in the Master of Music degrees, demonstrating mastery and synthesis of knowledge and skills learned in the program. (As Needed) [Graduate Thesis/Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6953  or MUSC 6963  or Program Director permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6980 - Special Projects in Music Technology


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    The course is designed to help students to prepare additional specialized projects in Music Technology that are outside the scope of the required MMMT degree program Capstone Project. Projects will show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to the student’s artistic or professional ambitions in the music industry. This course counts as an elective toward the graduation requirements for the MMMT program. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6990 - Special Projects


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Music Education

  
  • MUED 5010 - Professional Development in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 2 Maximum Credit(s)

    Students will complete a professional development workshop and compile a notebook of materials that includes handouts and a summary/critique of each session. One (1) credit per 12 hours of workshops attended. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 5570 - Practicum


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 5580 - Practicum


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 5810 - Band Instrument Repair Workshop


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    A workshop designed to be taken in a single week or weekend. Students will learn proper terminology and techniques regarding the repair of instruments commonly found in school band programs. The hands-on lab atmosphere provides students with experience in making their own instrument repairs. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Education majors or non-degree-seeking graduate Music Education students only

  
  • MUED 5820 - Orchestra Instrument Repair Workshop


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is a workshop designed to be taken over a single weekend. Students will learn proper terminology and techniques regarding the repair of instruments commonly found in school orchestra programs. The hands-on lab atmosphere provides students with experience making their own instrument repairs. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Education majors or non-degree-seeking graduate Music Education students only

  
  • MUED 5830 - Percussion Repair Workshop


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is a workshop designed to be taken over a single weekend. Students will learn proper terminology and techniques regarding the repair of instruments commonly found in school percussion programs. The hands-on lab atmosphere provides students with experience making their own instrument repairs. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Education majors or non-degree-seeking graduate Music Education students only

  
  • MUED 6010 - Professional Development in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 2 Maximum Credit(s)

    Students will complete a professional development workshop and compile a notebook of materials that includes handouts and a summary/critique of each session. One (1) credit per 12 hours of workshops attended. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education majors only

  
  • MUED 6030 - Research in Music Education


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to professional academic writing and music education research. Students will be exposed to a variety of research approaches and professional journals specific to the field of music education. Students will work towards planning and completing their literature review for their graduate capstone requirement. (Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education majors only

  
  • MUED 6210 - Curriculum Organization in Music Education


    3 Credit(s)

    The philosophical, political, and practical bases of music curriculum design. Students will learn to integrate curriculum, theory, and practice by applying their studies in this course to practical curriculum development projects for their individual teaching situations. (Summer - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6220 - Music Teaching and Learning


    3 Credit(s)

    An investigation of the philosophical and practical theories involving student music teaching and learning. Students will learn to integrate different teaching and learning theories into practice by applying their studies in this course to specific lessons for their individual teaching situations. Student assessment for music courses will be also be investigated. To enroll, students must be admitted to the Master of Music Education program. (Summer - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6250 - Conducting I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for first-year graduate students and will reinforce fundamental conducting techniques, develop more refined and advanced conducting skills, and will develop score study and preparation skills. Students will use choral, instrumental, and combined literature upon which these skill sets will be built and challenged. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6260 - Conducting II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for second-year graduate students and will build upon the work done in MUED 6260. Students will continue to develop and refine advanced conducting skills and will develop advanced score study and preparation skills. Students will use challenging choral, instrumental, and combined literature upon which these skill sets will be built. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6400 - Applied Individual Music Pedagogy


    1 Credit(s) 2 Maximum Credit(s)

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music teaching. This course is designed to help Master of Music Education students in performance skills beyond their primary instrument. Twelve 30-minute lessons for one (1) credit or twelve 50-minute lessons for two (2) credits. Fee required. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6430 - Performance Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    Performance Ensemble is for the Master of Music Education students who wish to receive elective credit for performing in standard ensemble performing groups. SUU does not typically provide the performing group, therefore students must get pre-approval for their performing group before signing up for the class. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education majors only

  
  • MUED 6450 - Practicum I


    1 Credit(s)

    The supervised application of multiple theoretical concepts to actual classroom environments. Students will be guided in improving their teaching through live application of concepts which will be observed by the instructor through live observation and/or recorded video. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6460 - Practicum II


    1 Credit(s)

    A continuation of the processes and procedures in MUED 6450, students will engage in further supervised application of multiple theoretical concepts to actual classroom environments. Students will be guided in improving their teaching through live application of concepts which will be observed by the instructor through live observation and/or recorded video. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6620 - MUED Technology Projects


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course serves the MUED student who would like to complete a technology-based individual project related to music education. Students work with the instructor in finding ways to incorporate a prearranged technology into their own classroom. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6900 - Special Topics in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Student will work with professor on music education topics mutually agreed to by the student and professor. A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

 

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