Northeastern State University

MUSIC (MUS)

1001 Piano Class for Non-Music Majors

A beginning piano course designed to introduce the student with no previous musical training to basic musicianship principles such as reading, rhythm, and harmony. The understanding of these principles will occur through the study of beginning piano repertoire as well as activities in harmonization and elementary improvisation/composition.

1011 Piano Class I #

Introduction to piano playing for music majors and minors with no previous formal training in piano. This is the first step toward completion of the piano proficiency requirement.

1031 Voice Class

Introduction to singing for students with no previous formal training in voice.

1101 Piano Class II #

Continuation of Piano Class I. Further development of basic skills. Prerequisite: MUS 1011 or 2 years of previous piano study.

1531 Music Theory I (Aural) #

A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. Development of basic aural skills related to sight-reading, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictations, using examples from the common practice period. Taken concurrently with Music Theory I (Harmony).

1541 Music Theory II (Aural) #

A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. A continuation of Music Theory I (Aural). Prerequisite: Music Theory I. Taken concurrently with Music Theory II (Harmony).

1742 Introduction to Music History and Literature #

An introduction to, and overview of, the history of western art music from ancient times to the present. For music majors.

2001 Music Notation and Technology #

An introduction to principles of notation and music technology.

2003 Introduction to Music

A beginning music course designed to introduce the student with no previous music training to the study of the basic elements of music, both written and aural.

2011 Piano Class III #

Continuation of piano class II. Development of intermediate skills. Prerequisite: MUS 1101 or by permission.

2020 Recital Lab

Attendance at faculty and student recitals and other designated programs. Required of all full time majors.

2101 Piano Class IV #

Continuation of Piano Class III. Development of intermediate to advanced skills. Prerequisite: MUS 2011 or by permission.

2211 Piano Class for Non-Music Majors II

A piano course designed as a continuation of MUS 1001. Prerequisite: MUS 1001 or permission of instructor.

2471 Service Playing

A skills course in hymn playing; elementary improvisation, modulation and transposition; and accompanying solo vocal and choral music.

2513 Oklahoma Music

A survey course designed to introduce the student to the colorful history of Oklahoma music and the significant contributors to Oklahoma’s rich musical history.

2533 Rock Music History

A survey of the development of American rock music from an historical and social perspective, with an inclusion of current trends in rock and an emphasis on key innovators of the genre.

2543 Music Appreciation #

Designed for the non-music major. Credit is not applicable to a music degree. A course in the exploration of music, covering important musical styles.

2553 Music Theory I (Harmony) #

A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. A study of the basic materials of music through music analysis, composition, and associated skills. Taken concurrently with Music Theory I (Aural).

2563 Music Theory II (Harmony) #

A required course for music majors. Open to non-music majors. A continuation of the concepts established in Music Theory I, covering traditional diatonic practice with an expansion of harmonic vocabulary. Taken concurrently with Music Theory II (Aural).

2643 Music Theatre Appreciation

A survey course designed to introduce students to the history of musical theatre from the influences of operetta through contemporary works. Social and other artistic influences will be traced through the productions to illustrate uniqueness of this American art form.

2743 Jazz Appreciation

A history of jazz beginning with pre-jazz forms and continuing through avant-garde and fusion.

3011 General Conducting #

An introductory course for all students in conducting; covering basic problems for the beginning conductor, basic rehearsal technique, tempo, expression, feeling and duplicating metronome markings. Individual attention stressed and class participation encouraged in critiques.

3022 Vocal Diction #

A study of translation and pronunciation of English, Italian, German, and French Languages as they pertain to the singer.

3030 Half Recital

Preparation for and successful performance of a recital of at least twenty-five minutes of music of appropriate level of difficulty. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

3031 Percussion Class #

Survey of principal percussion instruments, their capabilities and function; rudiments of performance on selected types.

3041 Music Theory III (Aural) #

Melodies of more complex structure; introduction to harmonic dictation and part singing. Prerequisite: 2 hours of sight singing, MUS 1541 or equivalent.

3051 String Class #

Class instruction to provide elementary proficiency on all stringed instruments.

3061 Music Theory IV (Aural) #

Continuation of MUS 3041. Four-part singing and dictation; modulation. Prerequisite: 3041 or equivalent.

3071 Woodwind Class #

Class instruction in one woodwind instrument and survey of entire woodwind choir.

3091 Brass Class #

Class instruction in one brass instrument and survey of entire brass choir.

3111 Keyboard Harmony

A practical skills course designed for keyboard majors which includes the study of score reading, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, and figured bass realization. May be repeated for credit. Offered as an applied music lesson. Prerequisite: MUS 2555 and MUS 2563.

3222 Instrumental Survey & Methods

Introduction to the basic techniques and methods for wind, brass, string, fretted and percussion instruments. A functional knowledge of each instrument will be expected, and students will play an instrument from each type and demonstrate beginning proficiency on that instrument.

3511 Instrumentation

A study of the characteristics of wind, brass, and string instruments, including practical applications.

3553 Music Theory III (Harmony) #

The study of 18th and 19th century chromatic harmony. Includes exploration of modulation, borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6ths and other practices of the period. In-depth score analysis, student writing exercises and compositions utilized. Prerequisite: 2563 or equivalent.

3563 Music Theory IV (Harmony) #

The study of 20th century and contemporary compositional practices in harmony, rhythm, and sound. In-depth score analysis, student writing exercises and compositions utilized. Prerequisite: 3553 or equivalent.

3732 Elementary Music Methods

Problems and methods of teaching music in the elementary school. Prerequisite: junior standing.

3742 Secondary Music Methods

Problems and methods of teaching music in the junior and senior high school. Prerequisite: junior standing.

3753 History and Literature of Music I #

Survey and development of music from early times to about 1750. Prerequisite: MUS 1742, Intro to Music History and Literature.

3763 History and Literature of Music II #

Survey and development of music from 1750 to present. Continuation of History and Literature I. Prerequisite: MUS 1742, Intro to Music History and Literature.

3772 Counterpoint #

Contrapuntal writing, embracing strict and free styles from basic to larger polyphonic structures. Prerequisite: 12 hours of harmony or permission of department chairman.

3782 Form and Analysis #

Study of musical structure, correlating harmonic and formal elements. Examination and analysis of small and large forms from Baroque to present. Prerequisite: 12 hours of harmony or permission of department chairman.

3832 Music for Elementary Teachers

Basic rudiments of music for the elementary teacher; functional approach to theory, materials and methods.

3863 World Music #

A study of the cross-cultural appreciation of the world’s musical traditions, utilizes techniques of analysis to study selected examples and how music relates to other cultures. Learn the fundamental resources for further study.

4002 Jazz Arranging and Composition #

The study of composing and orchestrating music for jazz ensembles from three pieces to large groups. Includes thorough coverage of chord symbols, composing in the blues and jazz idioms, voicing for brass, woodwind and string instruments, and the compositional approach to jazz arranging.

4011 Advanced Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques

Designed for seniors. Encompasses improvement of conducting skills in music of various styles and periods. An overview of areas involved in operating instrumental and choral programs. Prerequisite: MUS 3011

4031 Full Recital

Preparation for and successful performance of a recital of at least sixty minutes of music of appropriate level of difficulty demonstrating a wide variety and historic periods, and technique and musicianship. Prerequisite: MUS 3030 and senior standing in the Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance Track.

4052 Music Pedagogy

A practical application of teaching techniques, including study of various teaching methods, individual projects, and review of source material included.

4322 Music Notation and Sequencing #

A study of software applications related to music notation and sequencing of MIDI instruments. Development of music lead sheets, scores and individual parts for desktop music publishing and recording of musical compositions through computer MIDI interfacing. Prerequisites: MUS 3563, 4002, or 4912, or permission of instructor.

4482 Keyboard Literature #

A historical study of keyboard literature.

4512 Music Composition in Small Forms #

The homophonic materials of composition, embracing the basic forms. Prerequisite: 12 hours of harmony.

4520 Seminar in Music #

Designed to meet a number of needs or problems in the music field. Specific area of focus will be indicated at time of offering. Any combination of courses in this series may be taken to a maximum of 6 hours credit.

4562 Techniques of Jazz Improvisation #

Philosophy, theory, and techniques of improvisation directed toward the public school jazz band program. Study of Dixieland, swing, progressive jazz, bop, rock, and associated types.

4612 Studies in Music Literature #

Study of representative masterworks from all periods with attention to characteristic styles and related activities. Concentration on vocal forms.

4632 Studies in Music Literature #

Concentration on instrumental forms.

4922 Music Composition and Arranging #

Fundamentals of music composition and arranging, including solo, duet, trio, quartet, and small ensemble composition. Prerequisite: MUS 3563, MUS 2001, Music Notation and Technology.

4993 Music Capstone (Music Business Option)

The music capstone is a specialized final project which may include, but not be limited to, music business internships, lecture recitals or other appropriate performance/research related studies approved by the student’s major advisor and the music department chair. This project will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: Music major, senior year.

Courses in Music Group Participation

Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Ensemble memberships consist of superior performers chosen by audition. See Music Minor for specific minor requirements.

Courses in Applied Music (Individual Lessons)

Initial enrollment by non-major requires prior enrollment in MUS 1012 or permission of instructor.

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