COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUS – Music Instruction (Applied)
Private music lessons are offered as qualified instructors are available. They may be taken for one credit (half-hour lesson per week) or two credits (one- hour lesson per week). Fourteen lessons per semester are scheduled. Minimum practice requirements are determined in consultation with the instructor. Lessons may be taken on a non-credit basis with payment of full tuition and the applied music fee. Non-credit students are scheduled after all credit students are accommodated.
MUS 621 – Class Piano I: 1 credit
An introduction to the fundamentals of keyboard technique. Beginning piano students must enroll in this course. Meets twice per week. This course does not count toward general education credits needed for graduation if the student is a music major or minor.
Class fee: $30
MUS 622 – Class Piano II: 1 credit
A continuation of MUS 621. Meets twice per week. This course does not count toward general education credits needed for graduation if the student is a music major or minor.
Prerequisite: MUS 621
Class fee: $30
MUS 631-2 – Applied Piano: 1-2 credits
Offered at all levels of instruction. Literature is chosen from standard works for piano according to the student’s ability.
Prerequisite: MUS 622 or piano proficiency audition.
MUS 641-2 – Applied Organ: 1-2 credits
Offered at all levels of instruction. Literature is chosen from standard works for organ according to the student’s ability.
MUS 651-2 – Applied Voice: 1-2 credits
Instruction in understanding the singing voice and establishing a sound vocal technique. Literature studied will include a standard vocal repertoire in English and foreign languages as well as hymns and gospel songs.
Prerequisite: MUS 611 or voice proficiency audition and MUS 631 or music reading audition
MUS 661 – Applied Guitar: 1-2 credits
Offered at all levels of instruction. Literature is chosen from standard works for guitar according to the student’s ability.
MUS 661-5 – Applied Instrumental Instruction: 1-2 credits
Instruction in non-keyboard instruments as appropriate instructors are available.
MUS 662 – Applied Percussion: 1-2 credits
Offered at all levels of instruction. Literature is chosen from standard works for percussion according to the student’s ability.
MUS 663 – Applied Woodwind: 1-2 credits
Offered at all levels of instruction. Literature is chosen from standard works for woodwind instruments according to the student’s ability.
MUS 664 – Applied Brass: 1-2 credits
Offered at all levels of instruction. Literature is chosen from standard works for brass instruments according to the student’s ability.
MUS 665 – Applied Strings: 1-2 credits
Offered at all levels of instruction. Literature is chosen from standard works for stringed instruments according to the student’s ability.
MUS 671-2 – Piano Improvisation: 1-2 credits
Skills of piano improvisation are introduced in this class. Techniques of playing chords, octaves, arpeggios, transposition, modulation, and various playing styles are explored. Essential qualities of skillful piano improvisation will be defined and developed.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor