Individual Lessons: All students enrolled in MUSC 2080 through MUSC 5670 levels will be required to take a jury examination at the end of the semester to determine, in part, the final grade. (See current fee schedule for listing of fees in individual lessons.)

USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 1991 USP code followed by the 2003 USP code (i.e. [M2<>QB]).

0200. Music Convocation. 0. Weekly recital hour for student, faculty and guest performances. Prerequisite: intended for, and required of music majors.

Applied Lessons:

1080 through 1270 I. 1-2 (Max. 8).

2080 through 2270 II. 1-4 (Max. 8). Prerequisite: previous training proven with an audition or 4 semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument.

3080 through 3270 III. 1-4 (Max. 8). Prerequisite: 4 semester hours of MUSC 2080 through MUSC 2270 on the same instrument.

4080 through 4270 IV. 1-4 (Max. 8). Prerequisite: 4 semester hours of MUSC 3080 through MUSC 3270 on the same instrument.

Majors begin at the 2000 level.

1080. Baritone Horn I
1090. Bassoon I
2080. Baritone Horn II
2090. Bassoon II
3080. Baritone Horn III
3090. Bassoon III
4080. Baritone Horn IV
4090. Bassoon IV

1100. Cello I
1110. Clarinet I
2100. Cello II
2110. Clarinet II
3100. Cello III
3110. Clarinet III
4100. Cello IV
4110. Clarinet IV
1120. Double Bass I
1130. Flute I
2120. Double Bass II
2130. Flute II
3120. Double Bass III
3130. Flute III
4120. Double Bass IV
4130. Flute IV

1140. French Horn I
1150. Guitar I
2140. French Horn II
2150. Guitar II
3140. French Horn III
3150. Guitar III
4140. French Horn IV
4150. Guitar IV

1160. Harp I
1170. Oboe I
2160. Harp II
2170. Oboe II
3160. Harp III
3170. Oboe III
4160. Harp IV
4170. Oboe IV

1180. Organ I
1190. Percussion I
2180. Organ II
2190. Percussion II
3180. Organ III
3190. Percussion III
4180. Organ IV
4190. Percussion IV

1200. Piano I
1210. Saxophone I
2200. Piano II
2210. Saxophone II
3200. Piano III
3210. Saxophone III
4200. Piano IV
4210. Saxophone IV

1220. Trombone I
1230. Trumpet I
2220. Trombone II
2230. Trumpet II
3220. Trombone III
3230. Trumpet III
4220. Trombone IV
4230. Trumpet IV

1240. Tuba I
1250. Violin I
2240. Tuba II
2250. Violin II
3240. Tuba III
3250. Violin III
4240. Tuba IV
4250. Violin IV

1260. Viola I
1270. Voice I
2260. Viola II
2270. Voice II
3260. Viola III
3270. Voice III
4260. Viola IV
4270. Voice IV

1000. Introduction to Music. 3. [C3<>CA] Introduces music appreciation to students who have little or no musical training. Requires attendance at a specified number of public concerts. (Offered every semester)

1003. Introduction to University Life as a Music Major. 3. [(none)<>I, L] Preparation for study in the Western European classical tradition as represented in most American departments of music, in music of other cultures within American society, in other parts of the world, and in music making after graduation are focused upon.  Developing information literacy is an essential component.

1025 [1020]. Introduction to Music Education. 2. Introduces music teacher education. Includes overview of vocal and instrumental music education and teaching processes in grade levels K-12. Requires on-site visits and observations of music programs. (Offered spring semester)

1030. Written Theory I. 3. First semester of a one-year series. Studies fundamentals of music and written harmony.

1035. Aural Theory I. 1. First semester of a one-year series. Studies ear training and sight singing.

1040. Written Theory II. 3. Second semester of a one-year series. Studies fundamentals of music and written harmony. Prerequisite: 1030.

1045. Aural Theory II. 1. Second semester of a one-year series. Studies ear training and sight singing. Prerequisite: MUSC 1035.

1280. Accompanying. 1 (Max. 8). Encompasses supervised practice in the art of accompaniment. Discusses traditional usages as applicable to various schools and periods of vocal and instrumental solo literature.

1290. Elementary Class Piano I. 1. Encompasses group instruction for the beginner at the keyboard. First semester of four-semester sequence. Enrollment limited to music or music education majors whose principal performance area is not piano. (Offered fall semester)

1295. Elementary Class Piano II. 1. Continues skills begun in MUSC 1290 including all major scales, beginning minor scales prescribed chord progressions, harmonization, transposition, sight reading and repertoire. Prerequisite: 1290 or successful completion of final exam requirements for 1290. (Offered spring semester)

1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1345, 1350, 1360. Public School Music Methods. Encompasses group instruction in various applied fields for music education majors. Instruments are supplied. See individual descriptions below.

1310. Public School Methods Brass I. 1 (Max. 2).Encompasses group instruction in brass instruments for music education majors. Instruments are supplied. Prerequisites: MUSC 1040, 1045.

1315. Brass Instruments II. 1 (Max. 2).

1320. Public School Methods Percussion I. 1 (Max. 2).Encompasses group instruction in percussion instruments for music education majors. Instruments are supplied. Prerequisites: MUSC 1040, 1045.

1325. Percussion Instruments II. 1 (Max. 2).

1330. Public School Methods Strings I. 1 (Max. 2).Encompasses group instruction in string instruments for music education majors. Instruments are supplied. Prerequisites: MUSC 1040, 1045.

1335. Stringed Instruments II. 1 (Max. 2).

1340. Public School Methods Voice I. 1 (Max. 2).Encompasses group instruction in vocal methods for music education majors. Prerequisites: MUSC 1040, 1045.

1345. PSM Vocal Methods II. 1. Group instruction in the Vocal Area for Music Education majors. Second semester of vocal methods which focuses on Choral Methods, Children’s Choir, Jazz, and Musical Theater in the K-12 teaching situation. Prerequisite: MUSC 1340.

1350. Public School Methods Woodwind I. 1 (Max. 2).Encompasses group instruction in woodwind methods for music education majors. Instruments are supplied. Prerequisites: MUSC 1040, 1045.

1355. Woodwind Instruments II. 1 (Max. 2).

1360. Public School Methods Guitar I. 1 (Max. 2). Encompasses group instruction in guitar for music education majors. Instruments are supplied. Prerequisites: MUSC 1040, 1045.

1370, 1380, 1390, 1400, 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, 1450, 1460, 1470, 1480, 1490. Ensembles. Maximum of 14 semester hours may be used toward the bachelor's degree from any combination of these courses. Music majors must perform in one ensemble each semester in residence.

1370. Marching Band. 1 (Max. 8). Fall semester: marching band.

1375. Symphonic Band.

1380. Wind Ensemble. 1 (Max. 8). [(none)<>CA] Prerequisite: players are selected by audition from the university band.

1390. Jazz Ensemble. 1 (Max. 8).

1400. Collegiate Chorale. 1 (Max. 8). [C3<>CA]

1410. Vocal Ensemble. 1 (Max. 12).

1420. Opera Theatre. 1 (Max. 8).

1430. University Orchestra. 1 (Max. 8). [C3<>CA]

1440. Chamber Orchestra. 1 (Max. 8). Prerequisite: string players are selected by audition from the University Orchestra.

1450. Percussion Ensemble. 1 (Max. 8).

1460. Brass Ensemble. 1 (Max. 8).

1470. Woodwind Ensemble. 1 (Max. 8).

1480. String Ensemble. 1 (Max. 8).

1490. Piano Ensemble. 1 (Max. 8).

1495. Baroque Ensemble I. 1. Designed to provide students with the opportunity to play on period instruments of the Baroque era. The repertoire will primarily include music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and whose performance will reflect the spirit and style of the period in which the music was composed. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

2030. Written Theory III. 3. First semester of a one-year series. Studies chromatic harmony, contrapuntal techniques and twentieth century practices. Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 and 1040.

2035. Aural Theory III. 1. First semester of a one-year series. Continues MUSC 1035 and 1045. Prerequisites: MUSC 1035 and 1045.

2040. Written Theory IV. 3. Second semester of a one-year series. Studies chromatic harmony, contrapuntal techniques and twentieth century practices. Prerequisite: MUSC 2030.

2045. Aural Theory IV. 1. Second semester of a one-year series. Continues MUSC 1035 and 1045. Prerequisite: MUSC 2040.

2050. Historical Survey I. 3 (Max. 6). [C3<>CA] First semester of a one-year series. Studies history and literature of music from antiquity through the Baroque. Prerequisite: ability to read music.

2055. Historical Survey II. 3 (Max. 6). [C3<>(none)] Second semester of one-year series. Studies history and literature of music from the classical era to present. Prerequisite: ability to read music.

2290. Elementary Class Piano III. 1. Third semester of four-semester sequence developing further piano skills for non-pianists. Involves prescribed scales, arpeggios, harmonizations, chord progressions, transpositions, sight-reading and repertoire. Prerequisites: MUSC 1295 or successful completion of final exam for MUSC 1295. (Normally offered fall semester)

2295. Elementary Class Piano IV. 1. Final semester of four-semester sequence of piano skills for non-pianists in which the final exam is the departmental piano proficiency exam. Prerequisite: MUSC 2290 or successful completion of the final exams for preceding courses. (Normally offered spring semester)

2320. Diction for Singers I. 2. Studies phonetic sounds of English and Italian. (Offered fall semester)

2325. Diction for Singers II. 2. Studies phonetic sounds of French and German. (Offered alternate years)

2330. Environmental Ethics. 3. [C1<>CH] Introduction to ethical theory in environmental problem cases, and to philosophical issues in environmental philosophy. Ethical theories include natural law, utilitarianism, deontological and rights-based theories, relativism. Topics may include: conservation/preservation, resource management, pollution, overpopulation, factory farming, Leopold’s land ethic, deep ecology, holism, eco-feminism.

2345. Natural Resource Ethics. 3. [(none)<>CH, D] Introduction to ethics in context of natural resource extraction, use, conservation, preservation, and distribution. Ethical frameworks include teleological and deontological theories primarily applied to human needs and wants. Concepts and applications of environmental justice are addressed, including private property, sustainability, and obligations to future generations. Cross listed with RNEW 2345.

2395. Piano Proficiency. 0. The piano proficiency test is offered at the end of each fall and spring semester. Students may enroll in MUSC 2395 a maximum of 3 times. Consult the Music Department Handbook for specific requirements. Prerequisites: none.

2420 [1100]. Critical Thinking. 3. [C1<>CH] Shows that argument is a skill of fundamental importance to any field of endeavor. Explains methods used in evaluating an argument. Introduces such topics as: patterns of reasoning, counterexamples, fallacies; inductive and deductive logic.

3015  [2015]. Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples. 3. [W2, C3, G1<>CA] Students develop three primary interconnected literacies for the study and understanding of musics of other cultures:  analytical music listening, understanding the concept of music culture, and interpretation of musical events.  Student writing is a primary tool for developing these literacies.  Texts from the Oxford University Press Global Music Series to study musics of Africa, Indonesia, India, and Eastern Europe are used.    Prerequisite: MUSC 1000 or consent of instructor.

3020. Jazz Theory and Improvisation I. 2. Introduces methods and materials of jazz improvisation. Students will grapple with theoretical concepts as well as practical application of those concepts or selections from standard repertoire. Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 and 1035.

3025. Jazz Theory and Improvisation II. 2. Continuation of Jazz Theory and Improvisation I, MUSC 3020. More advanced topics will be covered and more challenging repertoire will be explored. A strong emphasis will be placed on common practice techniques in mainstream jazz. Prerequisite: MUSC 3020.

3255. Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury. 0. An extended performance jury at the end of the sophomore year. Music majors may not continue to 4000 level lessons without successful completion of the sophomore jury. Transfer students with junior standing must take the jury at the end of their first semester in residence. Contact your studio teacher for the individual Sophomore Jury requirements. Students may register for this course up to 2 times. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of private instruction, consent of instructor.

3280. Accompanying. 1. Encompasses supervised practice in the art of accompaniment. Discusses traditional usages as applicable to various schools and periods of vocal and instrumental solo literature. Prerequisites: audition required; MUSC 1280 or equivalent and junior standing.

3380. Wind Ensemble II. 1 (Max. 8). Preparation and performance in a select concert band of the finest in contemporary and classic wind and percussion repertory.  Prerequisites: audition required, MUSC 1380 or equivalent and junior standing.

3390. Jazz Ensemble II. 1. Preparation and performance in a select jazz ensemble of the finest in jazz repertory.  Prerequisites: audition required, MUSC 1390 or equivalent and junior standing.

3400. Collegiate Choral II. 1 (Max. 8). Preparation and performance in a select choir of the finest in choral repertory.  Prerequisites: audition required, MUSC 1400 or equivalent and junior standing.

3410. Vocal Jazz II. 1. Preparation and performance in a select choir of the finest in vocal jazz repertory.  Prerequisites: audition required, MUSC 1410 or equivalent and junior standing.

3430.  University Orchestra II. 1 (Max. 8). Preparation and performance in a select symphony orchestra of the finest in orchestral repertory.  Prerequisites: audition required, MUSC 1430 or equivalent and junior standing.

3450. Percussion Ensemble II. 1 (Max. 8). A chamber music ensemble, performing repertoire which encompasses classical percussion literature, ethnic drumming styles, and steel drum ensemble. Designed for the advanced undergraduate who has normally attained a higher level of technical ability in percussion by their junior/senior year. Prerequisites: four semesters of MUSC 1450 or equivalent and junior standing.

3480. String Ensemble: Chamber Music. 1. Designed to provide students with training in the ideal medium of chamber music (small ensembles, such as trio, string quartet, etc.), where they can apply and integrate all elements of their musical knowledge. These include but not limited to rhythm, intonation, tone-production, blend, musical interpretation, concept of style, etc. Prerequisites: consent of instructor; MUSC 1480 and junior standing.

3495. Baroque Ensemble II. 1. Designed to provide students with the opportunity to play on period instruments of the Baroque era. The repertoire will primarily include music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and whose performance will reflect the spirit and style of the period in which the music was composed. Prerequisites: completion of sophomore barrier exam and consent of instructor.

3500. Junior Recital. 0. Students will perform a 30 minute (minimum) recital of appropriate repertoire. Consult your studio teacher for individual studio requirements. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of private instruction, consent of instructor.

4010 . Counterpoint. 3. Project-oriented, taught with close instructor supervision. Students absorb basic elements of counterpoint and analyze appropriate examples, taken from sample of contrapuntal works written over past 300 years, then write five contrapuntal works in diverse styles. Prerequisite: MUSC 2040.

4020. Jazz Theory and Improvisation III. 2. Continuation of Jazz Theory and Improvisation II, MUSC 3025. Students will learn the harmonic and melodic language of bebop and hard bop through performance and composition of tunes in these idioms. Prerequisite: MUSC 3025.

4025. Jazz Theory and Improvisation IV. 2. Continuation of Jazz Theory and Improvisation III, MUSC 4020. Students explore developments in jazz improvisation and composition since 1960. Advanced theoretical concepts are covered in lectures and workshop sessions. Prerequisite: MUSC 4020.

4030. Form and Analysis. 3. Encompasses harmonic, thematic, formal and stylistic analysis of selected works representative of various periods. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2030 and 2035.

4040. Composition. 2 (Max. 12). Encompasses original work in construction of smaller forms. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisite: MUSC 4010.

4050. Advanced Studies in World Music. 3. [C3, G1<>(none)] Focuses on music-making and cultures of three musical traditions from around the world. Prerequisite: MUSC 3015 or consent of instructor.

4060. Applied Composition Lessons. 1-2 (max. 12)  Students meet on a weekly basis with the instructor and work on individual composition projects and exercises.  Students will be required to take a juried portfolio examination at the end of the semester to determine, in part, the final grade.  Prerequisite:  Previous training proven with a portfolio/audition or MUSC 4040.

4070. Conducting. 3. Examines basic techniques of baton, score reading, familiarization with standard works, practical experience in directing choral and instrumental groups. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2045.

4155. Senior Music Education Recital. 0. Music Education students perform a recital which may be a part of a Convocation or a separate performance. Consult your studio teacher for individual studio requirements. Prerequisites: Senior standing and studio teacher consent.

4300. Instrumentation and Arranging. 3. Explores instruments of the orchestra and band, as well as arranging for various instrumental and choral combinations. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2030 and 2035.

4310. Choral Arranging. 2. Teaches working techniques of arranging for the voice in varied combinations of choral ensembles. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2030 and 2035.

4315 [3000]. America's Ethnic Music. 3. [W2<>CA, D] Surveys music of ethnic groups in America. Prerequisite: MUSC 1000.

4320, 4325, 4330, 4335, 4340, 4345, 4375. Historical Period Courses. See individual descriptions below. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2050 and 2055.

4320. Medieval Period. 3. [C3, W3<>(none)] Intensely studies Middle Ages musical literature. For graduate credit, students present extra paper or project determined by instructor.

4325. Renaissance Period. 3. [C3, W3<>(none)] Encompasses concentrated survey and analysis of Renaissance music. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project to be determined by instructor.

4330. The Baroque Period. 3. [C3, W3<>CA] Studies origins of Baroque literature. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2050 and 2055.

4335. The Classical Period. 3. [C3, W3<>CA] Encompasses concentrated survey and style analysis of classical period’s music. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2050 and 2055.

4340. The Romantic Period. 3. [C3, W3<>CA] Surveys romantic musical literature. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project to be determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2050 and 2055.

4345. Contemporary Period. 3. [C3, W3<>CA] Surveys styles and composers of contemporary period. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisites: MUSC 2050 and 2055.

4350. History and Literature of Jazz. 3. [C3<>(none)] Surveys details of American jazz music from the turn of the century to present. Acquaints students with basic jazz materials, techniques and styles, as well as work of selected jazz masters and their work. For graduate credit, students must present extra paper or project determined by instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4380. Jazz Techniques. 2 (Max. 2). Surveys jazz structure, styles, techniques and materials with respect to public school music programs. Intended for music education major. Prerequisite: MUSC 2035. (Normally offered spring semester)

4400. Vocal Literature. 1/2-2 (Max. 6). Studies solo materials from Renaissance to present, emphasizing style and interpretation. Prerequisite: four semester hours of voice or consent of instructor.

4500. Directed Independent Study-Undergraduate. 1-2 (Max. 4). Prerequisite: consent of department head

4510, 4520, 4530, 4540, 4550, 4560. Applied Music Methods and Materials. Courses taken in the form of private lessons and subject to similar fees. See individual descriptions below. Prerequisite: at least 16 semester hours in one performance field and/or consent of instructor.

4510. Brass Instruments. ($85 Fee) 1 (Max. 2).

4520. Organ. ($85 Fee) 1 (Max. 2).

4530. Piano. ($85 Fee) 1 (Max. 2).

4540. Woodwind Instruments. ($85 Fee) 1 (Max. 2).

4550. Stringed Instruments. ($85 Fee) 1 (Max. 2).

4560. Voice. ($85 Fee) 1 (Max. 2).

4590. Senior Recital. 2 (Max. 4). Prerequisites: at least 14 semester hours in one performance field and senior standing.

4600. Piano Pedagogy. 1/2-2 (Max. 3). Includes critical study and evaluation of piano teaching methods and materials. Prerequisite: 8 credit hours of piano study or consent of instructor.

4610. Vocal Pedagogy. 1/2‑2 (Max. 3). Surveys techniques, practices and materials. Prerequisite: 8 credit hours of voice. (Offered spring semester)

4615. Instrumental Pedagogy. 0.5-2 (Max. 3) Surveys teaching materials in solo and chamber literature, techniques, practices, and methods for applicable instrument. Prerequisite: 8 credit hours of individual study in a specific instrument.

4620. Practicum in Music Education. 1. Provides opportunity to gain experience in music classroom in area public schools. Includes work on meeting educational standards of Wyoming necessary to begin student teaching and continued work on developing a teaching portfolio. Prerequisites: MUSC 1025 and junior status.

4650. Keyboard Literature. 3. Provides an overview of solo ensemble keyboard literature from the 1600s to the present, focusing on major composers and common compositional forms. Includes listening assignments and examinations as well as individual research papers and class presentations. Prerequisites: MUSC 2050 and 2055.

4750. Marching Band Techniques. 1. Applies specific various drill design techniques including corps style, military, show band and computer applications.

4780. Instrumental Conducting and Repertory. 2. Applies specific basic conducting techniques to instrumental group rehearsals concerning such problems as intonation, phrasing, dynamics, balance and etc. Overviews appropriate selection procedures for band and orchestral literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 4070 and passed piano proficiency requirement.

4790. Choral Conducting and Repertory. 2. Applies specific basic conducting techniques to choral group rehearsals concerning such problems as intonation, good vocal production, phrasing, diction, dynamics, balance and etc. Overviews appropriate choral literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 4070 and passed piano proficiency requirement.

4970. Summer Music Camp Internship. 1-3 (Max. 9). Guided internship in Summer Music Camp, including hands-on teaching opportunities, counseling, and performance opportunities. Participation includes written assignments. Offered S/U only. Cross listed with MUSC 5970.

4990. Topics in _____. 1-12 (Max. 12). Encompasses various topics in music. Specific subjects vary from year to year as course is often taught by distinguished visiting artists and lecturers or music faculty. Presents topics of special interest to music majors, graduate students and music educators. Please check class schedule for course titles each semester. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

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