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All-University Courses and
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All-University Courses and
Descriptions
College-Program Codes: 2-0. Check with department for semester when these courses are offered. Read each course description for prerequisites.
1100
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC (2 credits) A course in music appreciation with an
emphasis on the various styles of art music in western civilization. Presentations
include: biographical information about composers, study and listening to representative
compositions, and the relationship of music to art and history. Open to all
students. Liberal Education Category 6
1109
PRIVATE INSTRUMENT I (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) One thirty minute lesson weekly
per semester credit. Open to all students by consent of instructor and department
chair. Level determined by instructor.
1118 PIANO, LEVEL I (1 credit) Group instruction at the beginning level. Sections may be offered for students with no experience and students with some experience. Open to all students by consent of instructor and department chair.
1119
PRIVATE PIANO I (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) One thirty minute lesson weekly per
semester credit. Open to all students by consent of instructor and department
chair. Level determined by instructor.
1120
INTRODUCTION TO FOLK, JAZZ, AND ROCK MUSIC (2 credits) A survey of American
folk, jazz, and rock music and their place in American culture. Presentations
include lectures, readings and listening to representative compositions. Open
to all students. Liberal Education Categories
6 & 7
1129
PRIVATE ORGAN I (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) One thirty minute lesson weekly per
semester credit. Open to all students by consent of instructor and department
chair. Level determined by instructor.
1130
MUSIC PRINCIPLES (3 credits) Basic concepts of music, notation, and beginning
theory with introduction to singing and piano. Open to all students. Liberal
Education Category 6
1138 INTRODUCTION TO VOICE (1 credit) Group vocal instruction at the beginning level. Sections may be offered for students with no experience and students with some experience. Open to all students by consent of instructor or department chair.
1139
PRIVATE VOICE I (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) One thirty minute lesson weekly per
semester credit. Open to all students by consent of instructor and department
chair. Level determined by instructor.
1348 STRING METHODS (1 credit) Group instruction to prepare students to demonstrate and describe proper hand, arm, and neck position; bow grip; shifting; intonation; and vibrato; as well as developmental techniques and pedagogical approaches for violin, viola, cello, and bass.
1368 BRASS METHODS (1 credit) Group instruction to prepare students to demonstrate and describe proper embouchure, developmental techniques, and pedagogical approaches for trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and tuba.
1378 PERCUSSION METHODS (1 credit) Group instruction to prepare students to demonstrate and describe proper mallet and stick technique, care and maintenance of instruments, and percussion notation. Instruments covered include the snare drum, timpani, mallet instruments, and small percussion.
1388 WOODWIND METHODS (1 credit) Group instruction to prepare students to demonstrate and describe proper embouchure, developmental techniques, and pedagogical approaches for clarinet, flute, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon.
1800 PERFORMANCE LABORATORY (0 credits) Individual and small group performances and lectures. Students must be enrolled in and successfully complete every semester of applied study (seven satisfactory semesters, except for transfer students).
2101
SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING I (1 credit) Visual and aural recognition
of the elements of music through music performance, dictation, and improvisation
using a variety of musical styles from Western and non-Western traditions. Open
to all students in the major, minor, and field of emphasis; others by consent
of department chair and instructor.
2102
SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING II (1 credit) Continuation of visual and
aural recognition of the elements of music through music performance, dictation,
and improvisation using a variety of musical styles from Western and non-Western
traditions. Open to all students in the major, minor, and field of emphasis;
others by consent of department chair and instructor. Prerequisite: MUS
2101.
2109
PRIVATE INSTRUMENT II (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1109.
2118
PIANO, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in piano using a variety
of technical exercises, improvisation, and repertoire. Level of study determined
by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS
1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances in Master Classes,
Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals) at the discretion
of the instructor. Prerequisites: Music major or minor and complete an audition.
These classes must be taken in sequence.
2119
PRIVATE PIANO II (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1119.
2129
PRIVATE ORGAN II (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1129.
2138
VOICE, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons using a variety of technical
exercises, improvisation and repertoire appropriate to the students' chosen
performance medium. Level of study determined by audition or discretion of the
instructor. Corequisite: concurrent registration in MUS 1800
every semester. Note: Course requirements include solo performances in Master
classes, Performance Laboratory, and semester Juries (performance finals) at
the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: Student must be a music major
or minor and complete an audition before enrolling in MUS 2138. These classes
must be taken in sequence.
2139
PRIVATE VOICE II (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1139.
2148
STRINGS: VIOLIN, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in violin
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level
of study determined by auditing or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances
in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals)
at the discretion of the instructor.
2158
WOODWINDS: CLARINET LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in clarinet
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level
of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances
in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals)
at the discretion of the instructor.
2168
BRASS: TRUMPET LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in trumpet using
a variety of technical exercises, improvisation, and repertoire. Level of study
determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS
1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances in Master Classes,
Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals) at the discretion
of the instructor.
2178
PERCUSSION, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in snare drum,
timpani, mallets, and traps. Percussion students are required to perform on
all percussion instruments using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation
and repertoire. Level of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor.
Corequisite: MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include
solo performances in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries
(performance finals) at the discretion of the instructor.
2200 FAMILIES OF INSTRUMENTS (2 credit) Designed to give vocal music majors hands-on experience with the woodwind, brass, string, and percussion families. Emphasis will be placed on tone production for classroom demonstration.
2201 MUSIC THEORY I (2 credits) The study of the basic elements of music and how they work together. Includes analysis, composition, and improvisation of Western and Non-Western musical styles. Emphasis on beginning harmony and part-writing.
2202 MUSIC THEORY II (2 credits) The study of the basic elements of music and how they work together. Continuation of study on harmony and part-writing. Emphasis on phrase structures, extended chords, and small musical forms. Prerequisite: MUS 2201.
2248
STRINGS: VIOLA, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in viola using
a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level of study
determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS
1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances in Master
Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals) at
the discretion of the instructor.
2258
WOODWINDS: SAXOPHONE, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in saxophone
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level
of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo
performances in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance
finals) at the discretion of the instructor.
2268
BRASS: HORN, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in horn using
a variety of technical exercises, improvisation, and repertoire. Level of study
determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS
1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances in Master
Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals) at
the discretion of the instructor.
2300 PIANO FUNDAMENTALS (1 credit) Basic techniques of playing scales, intervals, and chord progressions. Required of all students in major, minor, and field of emphasis; others by consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Corequisite: Music Theory until requirements for MUS 2310 are completed.
2310 PIANO PROFICIENCY (1 credit) Students register for this Exam when they are prepared to complete all material outlined in the Piano Proficiency Syllabus. Required of all majors, minors and music emphasis students. It is usually completed by the end of the sophomore year. Prerequisite: MUS 2300.
2348
STRINGS: CELLO, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in cello using
a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level of study
determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS
1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances in Master
Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals) at
the discretion of the instructor.
2358
WOODWINDS: OBOE, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in oboe using
a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level of study
determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS
1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances in Master
Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals) at
the discretion of the instructor.
2368
BRASS: TROMBONE, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in trombone
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation, and repertoire. Level
of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo
performances in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance
finals) at the discretion of the instructor.
2448
STRINGS: BASS, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in double bass
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level
of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances
in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals)
at the discretion of the instructor.
2458
WOODWINDS: BASSOON, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in bassoon
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level
of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo
performances in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance
finals) at the discretion of the instructor.
2468
BRASS: EUPHONIUM, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in euphonium
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation, and repertoire. Level
of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo
performances in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance
finals) at the discretion of the instructor.
2558
WOODWINDS: FLUTE, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in flute
using a variety of technical exercises, improvisation and repertoire. Level
of study determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite:
MUS 1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo
performances in Master Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance
finals) at the discretion of the instructor.
2568
BRASS: TUBA, LEVEL II (1 credit) Private or group lessons in tuba using
a variety of technical exercises, improvisation, and repertoire. Level of study
determined by audition or discretion of the instructor. Corequisite: MUS
1800. NOTE: Course requirements include solo performances in Master
Classes, Performance Laboratory and semester Juries (performance finals) at
the discretion of the instructor.
2607 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION (2 credits) Introduction to general, vocal, and instrumental education for music students preparing to teach. Includes observations in the public schools, introduction to teacher education, and a broad overview of instructional and learning theory, philosophy, developmental and motivational psychology, characteristics of the successful teacher, and commitment to the teaching profession.
3068 HONORS IN MUSIC (1-4 credits) Guided study in areas not covered by current department offerings. Required for Honors scholars. Also offered to music majors with a 3.50 GPA in music.
3100 JAZZ IMPROVISATION (1 credit) The means of improvisation including jazz theory and style are studied. Students will also perform in class. Prerequisites: MUS 2201 and MUS 2202 or consent of instructor.
3101 SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING III (1 credit) Visual and aural recognition of the elements of music through music performance, diction, improvisation using a variety of musical styles from Western and non-Western traditions. Open to all students in major, minor, and field of emphasis; other students by consent of instructor and department chair. Prerequisites: MUS 2101 and MUS 2102.
3102 SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV (1 credit) Continuation of visual and aural recognition of the elements of music through music performance, diction, improvisation using a variety of musical styles from Western and non-Western traditions. Open to all students in major, minor, and field of emphasis; other students by consent of instructor and department chair. Prerequisites: MUS 2101 and MUS 2102.
3107 COUNTERPOINT (2 credits) Analysis and composition of 18th century contrapuntal works including species counterpoint, canon, invention and fugue. Prerequisites: MUS 3201 and MUS 3202.
3108 TWENTIETH CENTURY HARMONIC TECHNIQUES (2 credits) Advanced study in theory for students who have completed the basic two-year theory sequence. Open to majors and minors only. Prerequisites: MUS 3201 and MUS 3202.
3109
PRIVATE INSTRUMENT III (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1109.
3110
WORLD MUSIC (2 credits) Explore the musical cultures of a relatively small
number of representative hum groups through case studies. Students will indirectly
experience what it is like to be an ethnomusicologist puzzling out his or her
way toward understanding an unfamiliar music and its context in an unfamiliar
culture. Liberal Education Categories 7
& 8
3118
PIANO, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2118.
3119
PRIVATE PIANO III (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1119.
3120
THE HISTORY OF JAZZ (2 credits) This course will consist of class lectures,
demonstrations, and listening examples of jazz artists that will provide the
background information needed to understand and appreciate the music that has
shaped our culture. In tests, papers, and class presentations, students will
demonstrate the ability to identify and describe musical examples. Each student
will demonstrate knowledge of the cultural background of the musical examples.
Open to all students. Liberal Education Categories
6 & 7
3129
PRIVATE ORGAN III (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1129.
3130
THE HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL (2 credits) From its beginnings in the blues,
to modern rock and popular music, this course will study characteristics of
the music and the artists who create it. From class lectures, demonstrations
and listening examples, students will demonstrate the ability to identify and
describe musical examples. Each student will demonstrate knowledge of the cultural
background of the musical examples. Open to all students. Liberal Liberal Education
Categories 6 & 7
3138
VOICE, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2138.
3139
PRIVATE VOICE III (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1139.
3148
STRINGS: VIOLIN, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2148.
3158
WOODWINDS: CLARINET, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2158.
3168
BRASS: TRUMPET, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2168.
3178
PERCUSSION, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2178.
3201 MUSIC THEORY III (2 credits) Study of the basic elements of music and how they work together. Continuation of study on harmony and part-writing. Emphasis on counterpoint and large musical forms. Third semester of the two-year music theory sequence. Prerequisites: MUS 2201 and MUS 2202.
3202 MUSIC THEORY IV (2 credits) Study of the basic elements of music and how they work together. Continuation of study on harmony and part-writing. Emphasis on composition and twentieth-century forms and harmonies. Fourth semester of the two-year music theory sequence. Prerequisite: MUS 3201.
3248
STRINGS: VIOLA, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2248.
3258
WOODWINDS: SAXOPHONE, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2258.
3268
BRASS: HORN, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2268.
3300
PIANO ACCOMPANYING (2 credits) Guided study in the practices and procedures
of accompanying. Regular performing is required. Prerequisites: MUS
2310 or MUS 2118.
3348
STRINGS: CELLO, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2348.
3358
WOODWINDS: OBOE, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2358.
3368
BRASS: TROMBONE, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2368.
3400 VOCAL TECHNIQUES (1 credit) Problems, practices and procedures connected with the development of the singing voice. Open to majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 2138 OR MUS 3138 OR MUS 4138. (May not be offered every year)
3405
MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM (2 credits) In order to meet the
teacher licensure rule most effectively, this course provides a hands-on experience
with the discipline of music. As the Creative Expressions course (ED 3301) offers
philosophical and practical bases for including arts in the elementary classroom,
this course gives students the opportunity to learn specific vocal and instrumental
techniques that can enhance aesthetically both the academic experiences and
the learning environment in the classroom. Nonperformance-based musical activities
are also introduced to display the interconnectedness of music to other subject
areas. Prerequisite: Music reading experience or MUS 1130.
3407 MUSICAL PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES (1 credit) Laboratory and classroom study of the various phases of musical production. Usually offered concurrently with the production of a musical or opera.
3408 SPECIAL MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES (1 credit) Drills routines, show plotting, and guidelines for continuity.
3417 DICTION FOR SINGERS (1 credit) Pronunciation and enunciation of Italian, French, and German text, using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Emphasis on language skill needed for vocal and choral singing and teaching. Corequisite: Entry to 3000-level applied voice lessons. (May not be offered every year)
3430
SURVEY OF SOLO SONG LITERATURE (1 credit) Survey of Solo Song Literature
from the Baroque to the present including historical style, performance practices
and individual composer style characteristics. Open to majors and minors only.
3448
STRINGS: BASS, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2448.
3458
WOODWINDS: BASSOON, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2458.
3468
BRASS: EUPHONIUM, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2468.
3501
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY I (2 credits) Learning and demonstration of the multiple
uses of music technology through Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
basics, including MIDI theory, synthesizer exploration and ensemble, sequencing
and notation and their relationships to music education, performance, and composition.
Technical concepts include synthesis manipulation, real and step time sequencing,
auto-sequencing programs, and desktop music notation publishing programs. Musical
concepts include compositional and orchestration techniques, improvisation,
and basic keyboard ensemble performance. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills,
music reading in treble and bass clefs, and playing melodies on a piano keyboard.
3502
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY II (2 credits) Advanced learning and demonstration
of the multiple uses of music technology through Musical Instrument Digital
Interface (MIDI), including MIDI internet resources, Computer Assisted Instruction
(CAI) exploration and evaluation, media manipulation in the digital domain,
and multimedia authoring and their relationships to music education, performance,
and composition. Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 3501 with a grade of C or better.
3558
WOODWINDS: FLUTE, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2558.
3568
BRASS: TUBA, LEVEL III (1 credit) See description under MUS
2568.
3618 CONDUCTING FUNDAMENTALS (2 credits) Basics of choral and instrumental conducting. Emphasis on beat patterns and cues. Prerequisites: MUS 2102 and MUS 2310.
3628 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING (2 credits) Refinement of conducting skills, score reading, and rehearsal procedures. Open to music majors only. Prerequisite: MUS 3618.
3638 CHORAL CONDUCTING (2 credits) Selecting, interpreting and conducting choral music. Open to majors and minors only. Prerequisite: MUS 3618.
3677 GENERAL MUSIC METHODS: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY (5 credits) Philosophy, materials, techniques, and methods of instruction for a general music program in both the elementary and secondary schools. Topics include child development, classroom instruments, technology, lesson planning, classroom management, adolescent voice, program administration, and advocacy. Includes an individually scheduled, 25-hour practicum in the public schools. Prerequisites: MUS 2310, MUS 2607, MUS 3202, and MUS 3618.
3800
VARSITY SINGERS (1-2 credits) A choral ensemble open to all students with
no preliminary audition. Diverse choral literature performed. Basic vocal and
choral training. Liberal Education Category
11
3801 HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSIC I (2 credits) Survey of the history of music from antiquity into the eighteenth century; emphasis on the music of Western civilization. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
3802 HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSIC II (2 credits) Survey of the history of music from the eighteenth century to the present; emphasis on the music of Western civilization. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
3898 DEGREE RECITAL (0 credits) Performance of musical literature in the applied area of study at the 3000 level. Concurrent registration at the 3000 level in the applied area. Departmental approval required to allow substitution of an alternate project. Consult department chair or advisor for specific guidelines.
4100 ARRANGING FOR THE BAND AND ORCHESTRA (3 credits) Advanced study in techniques of orchestration. Open to music majors only. Prerequisite: MUS 3202.
4107 PIANO LITERATURE AND PEDAGOGY (2 credits) Integrative seminar; a survey of keyboard literature (17th century to the present) as related to the materials, methods, and problems in teaching piano. Prerequisite: MUS 2118.
4108 TONAL FORMS (2 credits) Advanced study in the structural forms in music. Open to music majors only. Prerequisite: MUS 3202.
4109
PRIVATE INSTRUMENT IV (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1109.
4118
PIANO, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2118.
4119
PRIVATE PIANO IV (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1119.
4129
PRIVATE ORGAN IV (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1129.
4138
VOICE, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2138.
4139
PRIVATE VOICE IV (FEE BASIS) (1 credit) See description under MUS
1139.
4148
STRINGS: VIOLIN, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2148.
4158
WOODWINDS: CLARINET, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2158.
4168
BRASS: TRUMPET, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2168.
4178
PERCUSSION, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2178.
4200 COMPOSITION (3 credits) Creation of original works in variety forms, styles and genres. Prerequisite: MUS 3202.
4248
STRINGS: VIOLA, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2248.
4258
WOODWINDS: SAXOPHONE, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2258.
4268
BRASS: HORN, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2268.
4348
STRINGS: CELLO, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2348.
4358
WOODWINDS: OBOE, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2358.
4368
BRASS: TROMBONE, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2368.
4448
STRINGS: BASS, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2448.
4458
WOODWINDS: BASSOON, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2458.
4468
BRASS: EUPHONIUM, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2468.
4500 BEMIDJI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (1-2 credits) A symphony orchestra open to university students and members of the local community and commuting area. The orchestra performs public concerts several times each year, and it assists in the production of selected choral and operatic works. The orchestra is a cooperative effort between the University and the Bemidji Orchestral Society. String membership open by permission of the conductor; woodwinds, brass and percussion by audition.
4507 READINGS IN MUSIC (1 credit) Readings in philosophy, psychology and aesthetics related to music in a variety of Western and non-Western traditions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
4558
WOODWINDS: FLUTE, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2558.
4568
BRASS: TUBA, LEVEL IV (1 credit) See description under MUS
2568.
4600 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1-2 credits) Open to all students by audition. Small jazz group(s) for students interested in improvisation.
4610 JAZZ BAND (1-2 credits) Open to all students by audition. Enrollment demand usually permits the formation of two groups.
4620 JAZZ ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUES (2 credits) Designed to prepare students to teach and conduct jazz ensembles and related course at the secondary school level.
4630 JAZZ ARRANGING (2 credits) Techniques of arranging for jazz ensemble. Jazz theory, reharmonization of "standard" melodies, and jazz voicings.
4648 ADVANCED CONDUCTING (2 credits) Further development of choral or instrumental conducting skills. Open to music majors only. Consent of instructor. Prerequisites: MUS 3628 and MUS 3638.
4700 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES (1 credit) Chamber music experience in strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano and miscellaneous chamber groups.
4707 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (1 credit) A percussion ensemble of six or more open to all university students who play or have an active interest in the percussion family of instruments. Prerequisite: Performance audition and/or consent of instructor.
4708 SURVEY OF CHAMBER MUSIC (2 credits) Study, through listening, analysis and performance of chamber music from the sonata to the modern string quartet. Prerequisite: MUS 3802.
4709 SURVEY OF CONCERTO (2 credits) Study, through analysis, listening and performance of the concerto from 1600 to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 3802.
4710
UNIVERSITY BAND (1-2 credits) A concert band open to all university students
who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. University band gives public
concerts several times a year. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Liberal
Education Category 11
4720 UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE (1-2 credits) A select, smaller concert band, formed for the purpose of playing the wind ensemble repertoire. Open to all woodwind, brass and percussion players by audition.
4737 INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES (3 credits) Survey of methods, materials, and strategies for effective instruction in secondary instrumental music programs. Topics include standard ensemble repertoire and strategies for developing ensemble musicianship. Prerequisites: MUS 1348, MUS 1368, MUS 1378, MUS 1388, MUS 2310, and MUS 3618.
4800
BEMIDJI CHOIR (1-2 credits) A mixed choir of 45-60 voices. Rehearse daily.
In addition to concerts on campus, make annual domestic tours and triennial
foreign tours. Open to all students by audition or consent of instructor. Liberal
Education Category 11
4807 SURVEY OF SYMPHONY (2 credits) Study of the symphony Literature, through listening and analysis, from 1600-1945. Prerequisite: MUS 3802.
4808 SURVEY OF OPERA AND CHAMBER OPERA (2 credits) Study of selected examples of operatic literature, through listening, analysis and preparation, from 1600 to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 3802.
4809 SURVEY OF ORATORIO AND CANTATA (2 credits) Study, through listening, analysis and performance of selected works from 1600 to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 3802.
4810 CHAMBER SINGERS (1-2 credits) A mixed vocal ensemble of 14 voices. Perform at various functions on and off-campus including Madrigal Dinner and concerts. Open to all students by audition or consent of instructor.
4811 CHORAL NOTATION AND ARRANGING (1 credit) Beginning choral arranging including a practical survey of choral literature of all periods. Emphasis on the needs of secondary school choral directors. Prerequisite: MUS 3202.
4812 CHORAL STUDIES (2 credits) Survey of choral literature to include an in-depth study of various aspects of the choral art such as tone production, vocal timbre, phrasing, Western and non-Western styles, balance, ornamentation, and improvisation. Emphasis on the needs of secondary school music directors. Prerequisite: MUS 4811.
4820 VOCAL ENSEMBLE (1-2 credits) Small vocal ensembles specializing in music for events such as Madrigal Dinner, Opera Night, or Musical Theater. Open to all students by audition or consent of instructor.