P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant
I = Fall Semester, II = Spring Semester, S = Summer Session(s)

MUS C401 Church Music I (3 cr.) Basic keyboard skills; four-part harmonization of melodies and given bases; improvisation of simple chord progressions in four-part style; basic modulation; transposition of four-part materials (hymns).

MUS C402 Church Music II (3 cr.) P: MUS C401 or special examination. Further development of keyboard skills; reading of figured bass; score reading; advanced transposition. Satisfactory completion of MUS C401 and MUS C402 ordinarily completes the keyboard proficiency requirement for organists.

MUS E457 Instrumental Pedagogy (1-3 cr.) Pedagogy classes pertaining to the individual instruments.

MUS E490 Psychology of Music Teaching (3 cr.) For all undergraduate applied music majors. Principles of the psychology of music, growth and development, learning; implications for teaching music.

MUS E493 Piano Pedagogy (2 cr.) Required of senior piano majors. Methods and materials for teaching individuals and classes of both children and adults. Two hours of demonstration and two hours of teaching each week.

MUS E494 Vocal Pedagogy (3 cr.) Principles of voice production. Quality, diction, range, breathing, vocalization, dynamics, agility, and vocal hygiene as bases for an approach to voice teaching.

MUS E495 Supervised Practice Teaching I (Keyboard or Orchestral Instruments or Voice) (1-2 cr.) P: MUS E493 or MUS E494 or consent of instructor. Supervised studio teaching of a specific instrument or voice, fitting the competence of the student. Enrollees will be critiqued as they teach students assigned to them.

MUS E496 Supervised Practice Teaching II (Keyboard or Orchestral Instruments or Voice) (1-2 cr.) Continuation of MUS E495.

MUS E497 Supervised Practice Teaching III (Keyboard or Orchestral Instruments or Voice) (1-2 cr.) Continuation of MUS E496.

MUS E517 Sociology of Music (3 cr.) Investigation of a problem or project chosen by the student with solutions related to practical use in a teaching situation.

MUS E518 Foundations of Music Education (3 cr.) Interdisciplinary approach, including aspects of philosophy, psychology, aesthetics, and sociology.

MUS E519 Psychology of Music (3 cr.) Functions of the musical mind; factors in the development of musical skills and maturity.

MUS E526 Exploratory Approaches to Music in Junior and Senior High School (3 cr.) Contemporary philosophy, theory, and practice for use in classes in general music, music appreciation, music history, allied arts, and theory. Techniques for working with the adolescent and his problems of interest, changing voice, and capability.

MUS E533* Research in Music Education (cr. arr.) P: Consent of instructor.

MUS E534* Practicum in Music Education (3 cr.) Research techniques and procedures. Practical or creative project or investigation required (may be phase of a cooperative study or an independent project).

MUS E545 Guided Professional Experience (3-6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Further development of professional skills in teaching, supervision, and administration by means of laboratory techniques and use of music facilities and resources. Evidence of ability to carry on independent work required.

MUS E559 Instrumental Pedagogy (2 cr.) For teaching of instrumental music with an emphasis on music methods, books for band and orchestra.

MUS E594 Vocal Pedagogy (3 cr.) For teachers of voice, supervisors of school music, choir, and choral directors. Processes in voice production: respiration, phonation, articulation, resonation. Psychological, physiological, and acoustical problems. Voice classification, quality, diction registration, breath support, breath control.

MUS F261 String Class Techniques (2 cr.) Elements of playing and teaching the string instruments. Techniques of string class teaching.

MUS F281 Brass Instrument Techniques (2 cr.) Class instruction and teaching methods for trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba.

MUS F301 Accompanying Recital (1 cr.) Rehearsal and performance as accompanist for a required public performance of a full undergraduate or graduate recital.

MUS F321 Jazz Improvisation (2 cr.) Theory and techniques of jazz improvisation, with emphasis on functional harmony, melodic form, special scales, tune studies, ear training, and development of style.

MUS F337 Woodwind Techniques (2 cr.) Class instruction and teaching methods for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon.

MUS F338 Percussion Techniques (2 cr.) Timpani, snare drum, xylophone, bass drum, cymbals, Afro-Indo-Latin and jazz drums, etc. Laboratory class with emphasis on teaching techniques.

MUS G250 Jazz Rehearsal Techniques (2 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. Concepts and techniques important to the training of stage bands, combos, and other jazz and commercial music ensembles. Practical, supervised experience.

MUS G370 Techniques for Conducting (2 cr.) P: MUS T213-MUS T215. Fundamentals of score reading and baton technique. I

MUS G380 Advanced Conducting (2 cr.) P: MUS G370. Continuation of MUS G370. II

MUS G560 Graduate Choral Conducting (3 cr.) For graduate students majoring and minoring in fields other than choral conducting; emphasis on literature suitable for secondary schools and community groups. Admission by examination.

MUS G561 Master's Choral Conducting I (3 cr.) Study of the art and techniques of choral conducting as related to a study of the score. Major works from the choral and choral-orchestral literature are conducted.

MUS G562 Master's Choral Conducting II (3 cr.) P: MUS G561. Continuing study of the art and techniques of choral conducting as related to a study of the score. Major works from the choral and choral-orchestral literature are conducted.

MUS G571 Advanced Instrumental Conducting I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Baton technique and critical examination of scores; rehearsal and interpretive problems.

MUS G572 Advanced Instrumental Conducting II (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Baton technique and critical examination of scores; rehearsal and interpretive problems.

MUS G810 Choral Conducting Performance (3 cr.) Preparation and conducting of choral program.

MUS I101 Literature and Structure (3 cr.) For music majors who fail to qualify for MUS T113 and MUS T115. Listening techniques and basic principles of music. I, II

MUS J100 Ballet (Elective/secondary) (2 cr.) Beginners' sections open to all students. Intermediate and advanced section open to students with consent of instructor. I, II

MUS J200 Ballet (Secondary) (2 cr.) For students of the School of the Arts wishing to study ballet as a related field but not as a major. Beginners' sections open to all students. Intermediate and advanced section open to students with consent of instructor. I, II

MUS K110 Applied Composition (elective) (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Composition for non-music majors.

MUS K210 Applied Composition (secondary) (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Composition for music students majoring in areas other than composition, and for composition majors prior to the applied music upper-divisional examination.

MUS K312 Arranging for Instrumental and Vocal Groups (2-3 cr.) P: MUS T214 or equivalent. Scoring for orchestra, band, and chorus. Required of all music education majors.

MUS K402 Senior Recital in Composition (1 cr.) Students shall present a half-recital of their own compositions; they will participate in this half-recital as a performer and/or conductor. Students shall also deposit in the library copies of four of their compositions, written while in residence and working toward a degree. Two of these compositions should have been performed publicly.

MUS K403 Electronic Studio Resources I (3 cr.) (I) P: Consent of instructor. Study of analog synthesis and tape music composition.

MUS K404 Electronic Studio Resources II (3 cr.) (I) P: MUS K403. Introduction to computer-based sequencing, arranging, and composition.

MUS K405 Electronic Instrument Performance (3 cr.) P: MUS K404. Directed study of live performance using computer-based instruments.

MUS K406 Projects in Electronic Music (1-3 cr.) P: MUS K404. Independent study in computer music. May be repeated for credit.

MUS K410 Applied Composition (major) (4 cr.) P: Consent of instructor and successful completion of the applied music upper-divisional examination. Composition for the major.

MUS K416 Jazz Arranging I (3 cr.) Jazz instruments and special effects obtainable on each. Scoring of popular songs for the modern dance orchestra.

MUS K417 Jazz Arranging II (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Arranging for various combinations of instruments in different styles.

MUS K505 Projects in Electronic Music I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Theory and practice of digital sound synthesis.

MUS K710 Graduate composition Elective (2-4 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. I, II

MUS K810 Graduate Composition Minor (2-4 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. I, II

MUS K910 Graduate Composition Major (2-4 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. I, II.

MUS L101 Beginning Guitar Class I (2 cr.) Group instruction in guitar fundamentals for those with little or no previous formal instruction in classical guitar.

MUS M174 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.) For non-music majors only. How to listen to music; art of music and its materials; instruments and musical forms.

MUS M176 Auditorium Series I (2 cr.) Attendance at local cultural events as specified by arts faculty. These classes may not be taken concurrently with any other course requiring cultural event attendance. It may be necessary for the student to purchase tickets to some of the required events. For non-music majors only. Two credit hours regular semester; one credit hour in summer session.

MUS M177 Auditorium Series II (2 cr.) Attendance at local cultural events as specified by arts faculty. These classes may not be taken concurrently with any other course requiring cultural event attendance. It may be necessary for the student to purchase tickets to some of the required events. For non-music majors only. Two credit hours regular semester; one credit hour in summer session.

MUS M201 The Literature of Music (3 cr.) P: Placement examination or consent of instructor.

MUS M202 The Literature of Music (3 cr.) P: Placement examination or consent of instructor.

MUS M276 Experience with Music in Concert I (0-2 cr.) P: MUS M176 or MUS M177. For non-music majors only. Intended for those whose experience with music is limited, this course combines study of selected repertoire with guided concert attendance. Discussions with concert artists before performances. May be taken for credit or noncredit.

MUS M375 Survey of Ethnic and Pop Muisc of the World (3 cr.) Study of a wide variety of musical styles from ethnic and pop music.

MUS M400 Undergraduate Readings in Musicology (2 cr.) Readings tailored to the specific music discipline of the individual student.

MUS M403 History of Music I (3 cr.) From beginnings of Western civilization to before 1750. Style analysis, visual and aural, of representative compositions; relationship of music to social-cultural background of each epoch. I (even years)

MUS M404 History of Music II (3 cr.) Western civilization from 1750 to the present. Style analysis, visual and aural, of representative compositions; relationship of music to social-cultural background of each epoch. II (odd years)

MUS M410 Composer or Genre (3 cr.) Life and works of representative composers in historical context or survey of a major musical genre and its historical evolution. Emphasis on stylistic development in the music literature studied.

MUS M430 Introduction to Contemporary Music (3 cr.) Study of important music of the twentieth century, with emphasis on works since 1945. II (even years)

MUS M431 Song Literature I (3 cr.) Basic repertoire of old Italian arias, German Lieder, and representative songs by French, English, and American composers. Emphasis on technical problems rather than subtle interpretive effects.

MUS M432 Song Literature II (3 cr.) Basic repertoire of old Italian arias, German Lieder, and representative songs by French, English, and American composers. Emphasis on technical problems rather than subtle interpretive effects.

MUS M434 Survey of Guitar Literature (2 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. History of literature for the lute, vihuela, and guitar from the Renaissance to the present, including transcriptions from other instruments.

MUS M443 Survey of Keyboard Literature I (2 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Study of keyboard literature from its beginnings to the present era, including a survey of works originally composed for piano, organ, harpsichord, and various early instruments.

MUS M444 Survey of Keyboard Literature II (2 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Study of keyboard literature from its beginnings to the present era, including a survey of works originally composed for piano, organ, harpsichord, and various early instruments.

MUS M527 Symphonic Literature (3 cr.) Orchestral music of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

MUS M528 Chamber Music Literature (3 cr.) Emphasis on eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

MUS M529 Score Study (3 cr.) An introduction to the study of scores of selected choral, orchestral, and other works, emphasizing historical and structural viewpoints and application to performance.

MUS M530 Contemporary Music (3 cr.) Trends in European and American music, with emphasis on music since 1945.

MUS M531 Song Literature III (3 cr.) P: Diction and elementary grammar in French or German; vocal training equal to Bachelor of Music Education senior. Application of techniques of song study, interpretation, and program building to song literature of Germany, France, Italy, England, America, and other national areas.

MUS M532 Song Literature IV (3 cr.) P: Diction and elementary grammar in French or German; vocal training equal to Bachelor of Music Education. Application of techniques of song study, interpretation, and program building to song literature of Germany, France, Italy, England, America, and other national areas.

MUS M541 Music History Review for Graduate Students I (3 cr.) Designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by the graduate entrance examination in music history and literature before 1750.

MUS M542 Music History Review for Graduate Students II (3 cr.) Designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by the graduate entrance examination in music history and literature since 1750.

MUS M543 Keyboard Literature from 1700 to 1850 (3 cr.) Literature for stringed keyboard instruments from age of Bach and his contemporaries through early Romantics. Historical, stylistic, formal, and aesthetic features.

MUS M544 Piano Literature from 1850 to the Present (3 cr.) Historical, stylistic, formal, and aesthetic features.

MUS M557 Interdisciplinary Study in Musicology (3 cr.) P: consent of instructor. Offered concurrently for music graduate students when the school teaches LBST D501 Humanities Seminar.

MUS M566 Ethnic Music Survey (3 cr.) P: consent of instructor. Offered odd-numbered years. II

MUS P101 Piano Class I (2 cr.) Group instruction in piano fundamentals for elective and secondary students. Emphasis on elementary keyboard harmony, scales, arpeggios, transposition, and easier literature.

MUS P102 Piano Class II (2 cr.) Group instruction in piano fundamentals for elective and secondary students. Emphasis on elementary keyboard harmony, scales, arpeggios, transposition, and easier literature.

MUS P103 Piano Class III (2 cr.) P: MUS P101, MUS P102 or previous piano experience. Continuation of MUS P101-MUS P102. The four semesters MUS P101-MUS P102-MUS P103-MUS P104 are designed to prepare students to pass the piano proficiency examination.

MUS P104 Piano Class IV (2 cr.) P: MUS P101, MUS P102 or previous piano experience. Continuation of MUS P101-MUS P102. The four semesters MUS P101-MUS P102-MUS P103-MUS P104 are designed to prepare students to pass the piano proficiency examination.

MUS P105 Keyboard Proficiency (0-1 cr.) The keyboard proficiency examination tests the student's ability to use the piano as a tool within the framework of professional activities. Students who intend to attempt the examination in a given semester will enroll that semester in the noncredit course number MUS P105. The successful completion of the examination will confer the grade of S; the completion of only part of the examination, or failure to pass any part of the examination, will result in the grade of I. The refusal to attempt the examination will result in the grade of F. Once students have passed part of the examination, they are required to attempt it in each succeeding semester until all is passed. However, they need not re-enroll each semester.

MUS R471 Opera Workshop (3 cr.) Technical and performing aspects of the production of light and grand opera as they pertain to singing actors and ensembles.

MUS T101 Introduction to Music I (3 cr.) Fundamentals of notation, ear training, music reading, and keyboard. For the nonmajor. I

MUS T113 Music Theory I (3 cr.) I. P: MUS T101 or MUS T109 or consent of instructor. Elements which make music aurally and visually comprehensible and their application. I

MUS T114 Music Theory II (3 cr.) P: MUS T113. Continuation of MUS T113. Elements which make music aurally and visually comprehensible and their application. II

MUS T115 Sight-singing and Aural Perception I (1 cr.) To be taken by music majors concurrently with MUS T113, MUS T114. Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS T113, MUS T114. I

MUS T116 Sight-singing and Aural Perception II (1 cr.) To be taken by music majors concurrently with MUS T113, MUS T114. Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS T113, MUS T114. II

MUS T120 Computer Skills for Musicians (2 cr.) Exploration of the techniques necessary for the use of the computer in generating musical compositions. For music majors.

MUS T213 Music Theory III (3 cr.) P: MUS T113, MUS T114. Continuation of MUS T113, MUS T114. Further emphasis on development of aural and visual perception of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century style through analysis and written work. I (odd years)

MUS T214 Music Theory IV (3 cr.) P: MUS T213. Further emphasis on development of aural and visual perception of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century style through analysis and written work. II (even years)

MUS T215 Sight-singing and Aural Perception III (1 cr.) To be taken concurrently with MUS T213, MUS T214. Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS T213, MUS T214. I (odd years)

MUS T216 Sight-singing and Aural Perception IV (1 cr.) To be taken concurrently with MUS T213, MUS T214. Intensive training in keyboard facility and sight-singing. Application of material introduced in MUS T213, MUS T214. II (even years)

MUS T315 Analysis of Musical Form (3 cr.) P: MUS T214, MUS T216. Analysis of representative works of the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries. I (even years)

MUS T400 Undergraduate Readings in Theory (cr. arr.)

MUS T508 Written Theory Review for Graduate Students (3 cr.) Designed to satisfy deficiencies indicated by graduate theory entrance examination. I

MUS T545 Analysis of Music Literature (3 cr.) Detailed examination of representative works from a wide variety of musical eras.

MUS U121 Fundamentals of Diction for Singers (2 cr.) Comparative diction in English, French, German, and Italian, approached through the International Phonetic Alphabet.

MUS U122 Advanced Diction for Singers (2 cr.) Continuation of MUS U121.

MUS U310 Performance Laboratory (0 cr.) Performance experience for applied music majors and concentrations enrolled in studio courses. Each student will perform several times per semester, receiving commentary from faculty and students.

MUS U320 Seminar (1-3 cr.) Variable title. Special topics of study in music and related subjects.

MUS U396 Introduction to Midi and Computer Music (3 cr.) P: Modest working knowledge of personal computers. Course designed to teach the basics of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) system, its software and hardware. Will include MIDI sequencing, digital sampling, principles of digital synthesis, digital audio editing.

MUS V201 Voice Class I (2 cr.) Group instruction in vocal fundamentals for elective and secondary students.

MUS V202 Voice Class II (2 cr.) Group instruction in vocal fundamentals for elective and secondary students.

MUS V211 Singing for Actors I (2 cr.) The course teaches basic voice production to theatre majors to strengthen the speaking voice and develop singing ability for more effective participation in musicals. Some easier songs from musicals will be studied.

MUS V212 Singing for Actors II (2 cr.) The course teaches basic voice production to theatre majors to strengthen the speaking voice and develop singing ability for more effective participation in musicals. Some easier songs from musicals will be studied.

MUS X002 Piano Accompanying (2 cr.) Qualified graduate and undergraduate students may be assigned to studio accompanying for a specified number of hours per week in lieu of ensemble. Admission by consent of the academic advisor.

MUS X003 Graduate Music Ensemble (0 cr.) Graduate students will enroll in MUS X003 for the number of semesters required to fulfill their ensemble requirements.

MUS X040 University Instrumental Ensembles (2 cr.) P: Previous private study or ensemble experience. The IUSB Philharmonic: Membership on credit or noncredit basis. The IUSB Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Membership on credit or noncredit basis.

MUS X070 University Choral Ensembles (2 cr.) P: Audition. The South Bend Symphonic Choir: Performances each year of major choral literature, including a concert with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Participation in operatic productions.

MUS X350 Jazz Ensemble (1 cr.) P: Audition. Study of playing techniques and contemporary popular musical styles and literature.

MUS X423 Chamber Music (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Performance and analysis of selected chamber works for keyboard, strings, and winds. Faculty coaching.

MUS X430 Electronic Music Ensemble (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor.

MUS Z301 Honors Study in Music History (cr. arr.) Independent study with a member of the faculty.

MUS Z302 Honors Study in Music History (cr. arr.) Independent study with a member of the faculty.

MUS HZ400 Honors Senior Research Project (1 cr.) Independent research on a topic accepted by and sponsored by a representative of the music faculty, documented in writing and defended orally by the candidate during his senior year.

MUS ____ Applied music courses (see chart below)

Applied Music Courses

For all music courses, letter prefixes indicate subject fields as follows:

B—Brass, C —Church Music, D—Percussion, E—Music Education, F—Techniques, G—Conducting, H—Harp, J—Ballet, K—Composition and Electronic Music, L—Guitar, M—Music History, P—Piano, Q—Organ, R—Opera, S—Strings, T—Theory, U—Unclassified (piano tuning, language, etc.), V—Voice, W—Woodwinds, X—Ensembles, Y—Historical Instruments, Z—Honors

In applied music (see chart), the letter and second digit indicate the instrument (except in piano, organ, guitar, percussion, harpsichord, harp, ballet, and voice) according to the class and position in orchestral scores. Brass: B1, French horn; B2, trumpet; B3, trombone; B4, baritone; B5, tuba. Strings: S1, violin; S2, viola; S3, cello; S4, string bass. Woodwinds: W1, flute and piccolo; W2, oboe and English horn; W3, clarinet; W4, bassoon; W5, saxophone. Historical Instruments: Y1, recorder; Y3, Renaissance-Baroque double reeds; Y6, lute; and Y8, viola da gamba.

The first digit indicates the function in the student’s curriculum: 1, elective; 2, secondary; 3, concentration; 4, major; 5, advanced instrumental techniques; 6, graduate recital; 7, graduate elective (except P701); 8, graduate concentration; 9, graduate major. For example: MUS B110 French Horn, undergraduate elective; MUS D200 Percussion, secondary; MUS W330 Clarinet, concentration; MUS P400 Piano, major; MUS S710 Violin, graduate elective; MUS V800 Voice, graduate concentration; MUS P900 Piano, graduate major.

Applied Music

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