Music

Course Code	MUS 207B  Credits 1
Title	Aural Skills III
Prerequisite	MUS 108A and MUS 108B
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Continued work in the areas of sight singing (solfege), transcription (dictation), error detection and rhythmic drills focusing more on chromatic harmonic and melodic concepts.

Course Code	MUS 208  Credits 2
Title	Theory and Ear Training IV
Prerequisite	MUS 207A, MUS 207B
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Studies in compositional techniques of the 20th and 21st centuries through analysis and imitative composition projects. From modality to sound mass, students will study important scores and write compositions in important styles of the period.

Course Code	MUS 215  Credits 3
Title	History of Jazz
Lasc Area	Goal 6
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Designed for non-majors. A survey of the development of jazz from its roots through the contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed on stylistic changes. Music 111 is recommended as a preliminary course. MnTC Goal 6.

Course Code	MUS 217  Credits 3
Title	Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Designed for non-majors. Survey of pop/rock music from 1956 to the present. Emphasis placed on identifying styles and songwriting techniques of various musicians.

Course Code	MUS 231  Credits 1
Title	Methods for Teaching Woodwinds I
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Methods and materials for teaching individual woodwind instruments in the public schools. Focus on clarinet and saxophone.

Course Code	MUS 232  Credits 1
Title	Methods for Teaching Woodwinds II
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Methods and materials for teaching individual woodwind instruments in the public schools. Focus on flute, oboe, and bassoon.

Course Code	MUS 233  Credits 1
Title	Methods for Teaching Brass Instruments
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Methods and materials for teaching individual brass instruments in the public schools.

Course Code	MUS 234  Credits 1
Title	Methods for Teaching String Instruments
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Methods and materials for teaching individual string instruments in the public schools.

Course Code	MUS 235  Credits 1
Title	Methods for Teaching Percussion
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Methods and materials for teaching individual percussion instruments in the public schools.

Course Code	MUS 236  Credits 1
Title	Guitar and Recorder for Teaching Music
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Fundamentals of guitar and recorder playing for use in the general music programs in the public schools.

Course Code	MUS 240  Credits 3
Title	American Music
Lasc Area	Goal 6 Goal 7
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Historical survey of music in the United States, including folk, popular and art music of the African American, Latino, Native American and European traditions. MnTC Goal 6 and 7.

Course Code	MUS 254  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Voice: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit.

Course Code	MUS 255A  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Piano: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit. Students must complete the piano proficiency exam prior to enrolling in this class.

Course Code	MUS 255J  Credits 1-2
Title	Jazz Piano
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. Students must complete the piano proficiency exam prior to enrolling in this class. May be repeated for credit.

Course Code	MUS 256A  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Trumpet: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit.

Course Code	MUS 256B  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Horn: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit.

Course Code	MUS 256C  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Trombone: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit.

Course Code	MUS 256D  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Euphonium: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit.

Course Code	MUS 256E  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Tuba: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit.

Course Code	MUS 257A  Credits 1-2
Title	Music Performance: Flute: Level 2
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual instruction and master classes. May be repeated for credit.