Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heart

MUSIC COURSES - MUA / MUS / MUT

MUA

Music Applied

MUS

Music

MUT

Music Theory

MUA 1000

MUA 1100

CHORUS

1 CREDIT HOURS

This is an elective-performing group. Students are introduced to choral music, which will be of use in local church situations.

SPECIAL NOTE:

All private courses listed below require the instructor's permission for enrollment. Course material is geared to the individual student's ability. Each course earns one credit hour. Students majoring in music will elect two courses concurrently from courses for majors to meet two hour credit requirements when necessary. Other prerequisites may apply as indicated.

MUA 1102

PRIVATE PIANO

1 CREDIT HOURS

Non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

MUA 1103

PRIVATE VOICE

1 CREDIT HOURS

Non-majors. May be repeated for credit.

MUA 1110

VOCAL ENSEMBLE

1 CREDIT HOURS

Small groups of singers receive performance experience. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Ability and qualifications to represent the College in promotional tours, if requested.

MUA 1120

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

1 CREDIT HOURS

This will be a supervised ensemble based on available instrumentation and interest.

MUA 1121

PRIVATE VOICE

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

Building on principles taught in class voice, a student's singing ability is expanded. The student will be exposed to sacred and secular songs of increasing difficulty including oratorio and cantata arias; Italian, French and German art songs; and solo literature appropriate to the local church. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

MUA 1122

PRIVATE VOICE

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 1123

PRIVATE VOICE

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

Continues MUA 1121,1122. MUA 1123, 1124 may be substituted for MUA 1206 with departmental approval.

MUA 1124

PRIVATE VOICE

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

Continues MUA 1121,1122. MUA 1123, 1124 may be substituted for MUA 1206 with departmental approval.

MUA 1131

PRIVATE PIANO

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

Skills in scales, chords, and arpeggios are developed. The student will memorize repertoire of progressive difficulty including Bach two part inventions, sonatina and equivalent works from the Baroque through the 20th century periods. Hymn arrangements and sight reading of anthems in open score provide church related skills.

MUA 1132

PRIVATE PIANO

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 1133

PRIVATE PIANO Continues MUA 1131,1132

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 1134

PRIVATE PIANO Continues MUA 1131,1132

1 TO 2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 1203

CLASS PIANO

2 CREDIT HOURS

Fundamentals of piano techniques are presented making use of the digital piano laboratory. Concepts and exercises in keyboard techniques and hymn playing are explored.

MUA 1204

CLASS PIANO

2 CREDIT HOURS

Fundamentals of piano techniques are presented making use of the digital piano laboratory. Concepts and exercises in keyboard techniques and hymn playing are explored.

MUA 1205

CLASS VOICE

2 CREDIT HOURS

This course is designed for the student choosing to make music either a career or an avocation. It will train the student in the proper techniques of vocal control, various song styles, and interpretation.

MUA 1206

CLASS VOICE. Continues MUA 1205

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2000

MUA 2121

PRIVATE VOICE. See MUA 1121, 1122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2122

PRIVATE VOICE. See MUA 1121, 1122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2123

PRIVATE VOICE Continues MUA 2121, 2122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2124

PRIVATE VOICE Continues MUA 2121, 2122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2131

PRIVATE PIANO. See MUA 1131,1132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2132

PRIVATE PIANO. See MUA 1131,1132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2133

PRIVATE PIANO. Continues MUA 2131, 2132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 2134

PRIVATE PIANO. Continues MUA 2131, 2132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3000

JUNIOR RECITAL

Students perform approved music representative of different periods at a scheduled concert.

MUA 3121

PRIVATE VOICE. See MUA 1121,1122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3122

PRIVATE VOICE. See MUA 1121,1122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3123

PRIVATE VOICE. Continues MUA 3121, 3122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3124

PRIVATE VOICE. Continues MUA 3121, 3122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3131

PRIVATE PIANO. See MUA 1131, 1132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3132

PRIVATE PIANO. See MUA 1131, 1132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3133

PRIVATE PIANO Continues MUA 3131, 3132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3134

PRIVATE PIANO Continues MUA 3131, 3132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 3201

CONDUCTING

2 CREDIT HOURS

This class examines the technical and expressive skills required for choral and/or orchestral conducting. Students demonstrate their practical understanding of score analysis, rehearsal planning, and basic & advanced conducting patterns through a series of performed assignments. Written examinations are included as needed. MUS 3301, 3302.

MUA 3202

CONDUCTING

2 CREDIT HOURS

This course is a continuation of MUA 3201. Prerequisite: MUA 3201.

MUA 4000

SENIOR RECITAL

A full performance of music from several periods that the student has mastered is given.

MUA 4121

PRIVATE VOICE. See MUA 1121,1122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4122

PRIVATE VOICE. See MUA 1121,1122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4123

PRIVATE VOICE. Continues MUA 4121, 4122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4124

PRIVATE VOICE. Continues MUA 4121, 4122.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4131

PRIVATE PIANO. See MUA 1131,1132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4132

PRIVATE PIANO. See MUA 1131,1132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4133

PRIVATE PIANO. Continues MUA 4131, 4132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4134

PRIVATE PIANO. Continues MUA 4131, 4132.

2 CREDIT HOURS

MUA 4201

MUSIC MINISTRY INTERNSHIP

2 CREDIT HOURS

An internship is to provide field-based education that helps students integrate classroom studies (theoretical knowledge) with the actual practicing of ministry. An internship assists the student in acquiring, reinforcing, and refining ministry knowledge and skills.