Information For
Music – Class Instruction
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a three letter subject prefix followed by a three – digit course number and the course title. The number on the right of each course description gives the semester credit hours for that course. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student is permitted to enroll in the course.
| Subject Prefix and Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credit Hours | Course Description | Cross Listed Course | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC 101 | Woodwind Class for Non-Majors | 1 | Course required for freshman non-major woodwind instrumentalists (piccolo, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone) participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphasis in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit. | Not Applicable | Co-requisite: MUP 381, MUP 382, MUP 383 or MUP 384. |
| MUC 103 | Upper Brass Class for Non-Majors | 1 | Course required for freshman non-major upper brass instrumentalists (trumpet, cornet, French horn) participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphasis in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit. | Not Applicable | Co-requisite: MUP 381, MUP 382, MUP 383, or MUP 384. |
| MUC 105 | Low Brass Class for Non-Majors | 1 | Course required for freshman non-major low brass instrumentalists (trombone, euphonium, tuba) participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphasis in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit. | Not Applicable | Co-requisite: MUP 381, MUP 382, MUP 383, or MUP 384. |
| MUC 107 | Percussion Class for Non-Majors | 1 | Course required for freshman non-major percussion instrumentalists participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphasis in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit. | Not Applicable | Co-requisite: MUP 381, MUP 382, MUP 383, or MUP 384. |
| MUC 110 | Class Piano I | 1 | A study of the fundamentals of piano playing. | Not Applicable | Satisfactory completion of Music Theory Placement Examination and Piano Placement Examination.Prerequisite or concurrent: MUS 112, MUS 113. |
| MUC 111 | Class Piano II | 1 | A continuation of MUC 110. | Not Applicable | MUC 110 or placement by Piano Placement Examination. Prerequisite or concurrent: MUS 114, MUS 115. |
| MUC 209 | Jazz Improvisation | 2 | Open to non-music majors. Class instruction in the development of individual jazz improvisational technique. May be repeated three times for credit. | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| MUC 210 | Class Piano III | 1 | A continuation of MUC 111 | Not Applicable | MUC 111. Prerequisite or concurrent: MUS 212, MUS 213 |
| MUC 211 | Class Piano IV | 1 | A continuation of MUC 210 | Not Applicable | MUC 210. Prerequisite or concurrent: MUS 214, MUS 215. |
| MUC 250 | Jazz Piano | 1 | A study of jazz piano techniques utilized in accompanying and improvising jazz. Basic knowledge of music theory required. | Not Applicable | Consent of instructor |
| MUC 341 | String Instruments Class | 1 | Class instruction in performance fundamentals of orchestral string instruments. | Not Applicable | MUA 262 or MUA 282 |
| MUC 342 | Voice Class | 1 | Class instruction in vocal performance fundamentals. | Not Applicable | MUA 262 or MUA 282 |
| MUC 343 | Woodwind Instruments Class | 1 | Class instruction in performance fundamentals of woodwind instruments of the band and orchestra. | Not Applicable | MUA 262 or MUA 282 |
| MUC 345 | Brass Instruments Class | 1 | Class instruction in performance fundamentals of brass instruments of the band and orchestra. | Not Applicable | MUA 262 or MUA 282 |
| MUC 347 | Percussion Instruments Class | 1 | Class instruction in performance fundamentals of percussion instruments of the band and orchestra. | Not Applicable | MUA 262 or MUA 282 |
| MUC 349 | Piano Pedagogy | 1 | A study of the fundamentals and techniques of teaching piano in groups and to individual students of all ages. | Not Applicable | MUA 262 or MUA 282 |