Music Education Minor

Recital Class is designated as a requirement for all music majors, who must attend 12 concerts per semester. Music minors need to attend 9 concerts per semester and must be registred for Recital Class during the semesters they are taking applied lessons. Music majors are required to take this course every semester they are attending classes on campus.

Provides the skill set for reading and playing piano in commercial styles. Emphasis will be placed on reading chord charts, using the Nashville Number system, improvisation, chord voicing and inversions. A main emphasis will be to have the students be able to accompany themselves on piano/keyboard. The course is taken concurrently with MUTH 110 Commercial Music Theory. (Offered spring semester.)

This course is specifically designed for Music Industry Studies majors. It will enable students to learn basic music theory concepts and some aural skills which will relate to the contemporary music industry. (Offered spring semester.)

This course will provide students with the functional skills on the piano including the ability to develop basic technique, ability to play chord progressions, read, harmonize, transpose, improvise, and compose. Prerequisite: MUAP 110. (Offered spring semester.)

This course studies standard conducting patterns, develops the skill of both hand and baton directing, and emphasizes development of listening and leadership skills. Prerequisite: MUTH 305. (Offered spring of odd calendar years.)

This course will prepare the student to thrive in real world situations s/he may encounter as an artist and/or composer in the music field. Skills to be learned in this course include: chord construction and nomenclature, scales, basic pop music arranging, ear training, and keyboard/guitar accompaniment. Prerequisite: MUTH 104 or MUTH 110. (Offered fall semester.)

A continuation in study of MUTH 305. Prerequisite: MUTH 305. (Offered spring semester.)

A traditional band ensemble performs various types of literature from all stylistic periods. Open to all students and community. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

A traditional band ensemble performs various types of literature from all stylistic periods. Open to all students and community. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

Course Fee: $385 per credit Prrequisite MUAP 115 or permission of Instructor

Prerequisite: MUAP 111K Course Fee: $770

Course Fee: $385

Prerequisite: MUAP 111V Course Fee: $385