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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

Catalog Course Definitions 

Core - Course is approved for specific core curriculum (i.e. arts and sciences curriculum; quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills)

Cross-Listed – Class that is offered along with another class that has the same topic, title, and course content.  Max Hours displayed for each cross-listed class is the total number of hours allowed for all courses completed within a particular cross-listed group. See below for more information on Max Hours.

Gt - Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer as part of the gtPathways program. 

Max Hours (in Course Description) - Total number of applicable credit hours that count toward a student’s degree for a particular course or cross-listed group.

Requisite: 

  • Prerequisite -  Specific course completed or “in progress” (i.e. ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1020 with C- or higher)
  • Corequisite – Specific course taken at the same time (i.e. BIOL 2071 taken same time as BIOL 2051)
  • Restriction – Restricted to a specific population (i.e. Restricted to MUSC majors or junior standing, etc.)

Course Number Definitions:

  • 1000 - 4999 Undergraduate Level
  • 5000 - 9999 Graduate Level
 

Modern Languages
  

  • MLNG 1111 - First Year Seminar


    Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • MLNG 1995 - Travel Study Abroad


    Entry-level language and cultural instruction in country of target language. Focuses on vocabulary and grammar to teach students to express themselves in everyday situations. A basic knowledge of the language and culture will be developed through listening, reading, writing and speaking. The classes will be taught primarily in the target language and will be supplemented by cultural excursions. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 15
  

  • MLNG 2939 - Internship


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • MLNG 4690 - Methods of Teaching Modern Languages


    Studies the methods and practices of teaching modern languages. Note: requirement for language majors in the teacher certification program, School of Education, CU Denver. Cross-listed with MLNG 5690, SPAN 4690, SPAN 5690, FREN 4690, FREN 5690, GRMN 4690, GRMN 5690, CHIN 4690, CHIN 5690. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MLNG 4691 - Methods of Teaching Modern Languages II


    A continuation of the study of modern language teaching methods. This second course has an emphasis on experiential learning through individual teaching demonstrations, class observations, as well as team teaching with experienced instructors. Cross-listed with MLNG 5691, SPAN 4691, SPAN 5691, FREN 4691, FREN 5691, GRMN 4691, GRMN 5691, CHIN 4691, CHIN 5691. Prereq: MLNG 4690 or SPAN 4690 or FREN 4690 or GRMN 4690 or CHIN 4690. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MLNG 4880 - Directed Research


    Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  

  • MLNG 5690 - Methods of Teaching Modern Languages


    Studies the methods and practices of teaching modern languages. Note: requirement for those wishing to be teaching assistants in the Department of Modern Languages, and for language majors in the teacher certification program, School of Education, CU Denver. Cross-listed with MLNG 4690, SPAN 4690, SPAN 5690, FREN 4690, FREN 5690, GRMN 4690, GRMN 5690, CHIN 4690, CHIN 5690. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MLNG 5691 - Methods of Teaching Modern Languages II


    A continuation of the study of modern language teaching methods. This second course has an emphasis on experiential learning through individual teaching demonstrations, class observations, as well as team teaching with experienced instructors. Cross-listed with MLNG 4691, SPAN 4691, SPAN 5691, FREN 4691, FREN 5691, GRMN 4691, GRMN 5691, CHIN 4691, CHIN 5691. Prereq: MLNG 5690 or SPAN 5690 or FREN 5690 or GRMN 5690 or CHIN 5690. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MLNG 5880 - Directed Research


    Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6

Music
  

  • MUSC 1111 - First-Year Seminar


    Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 1515 - Songs and Scores for Visual Media


    This survey of music in film and television will create a better understanding of the process between filmmakers and composers and will acquaint aspiring filmmakers and musicians with concepts of film theory, the creative use of film music, and the pragmatic aspects of organizing scoring sessions and procuring music rights. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 2450 - Performing Arts Management and Presentation


    Introduces students to nonprofit and for-profit arts organization issues in performance presentation including organization structure, performance production and management, development of leadership and organizational skills as well as a general understanding of the profession. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 2540 - Audio Production I


    Operating principles and performance characteristics of microphones, amplifiers, speaker systems, equalizers, mixers and multi-track recorders; acoustics of music, auditoriums and recording studios. Prereq: MUSC 2700. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 2560 - Audio Production II


    Studies include theoretical and practical music production techniques with topics covering digital audio workstations, signal flow, digital signal processing, MIDI production, synthesis, and sampling. Team lab recording projects involve recording, mixing, and other music production techniques. Prereq: MUSC 2540. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 2700 - Introduction to Music Business


    Introduces music as a business and a product, emphasizing music publishing, recording, broadcasting, marketing, licensing and legal aspects. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 2815 - Music Industry Topics


    Various topics related to music business and recording arts industries. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 2851 - Introduction to the International Music Business


    Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the international music business in diverse countries, including through online discussions and research. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 2852 - Introduction to International Music Technology


    Historical and current global innovations in music technology and their impact on popular music. From magnetic tape to DAWs, monophonic to immersive audio, Roland’s 808 bass to Ableton Live. Japan, Germany, Sweden, and the UK are among those represented. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3125 - Sound and Music for Video Games


    This course will give students an overview of the function of sound and music for video games including: history, sound engines, types of audio utilized, stereo and surround sound localization, music capabilities of hardware configurations and future trends in sound for video games. Prereq: MUSC 2540 and MUSC 2470 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • MUSC 3210 - Music and Entertainment Marketing


    In this course students learn the essential elements of marketing as applied to the music and entertainment industry. Course topics include: marketing principles, theories and tools utilized in the music and entertainment businesses and specific industry practices and applications. Prereq: MUSC 2700. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3220 - Artist Management


    Students learn the theory and practice of artist management as it relates to developing a career through entrepreneurship, establishing business structures for the artist, and concepts including: promotion, live performance, recording, contracts, and essential business practices. Prereq: MUSC 2700 Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3550 - Critical Listening for Recording Arts


    Students will be trained to recognize: boosts and cuts in different bands of frequencies at increasingly small increments, types of distortion, parameters for compression, delay, reverb and stereo imaging. Students will develop a vocabulary for describing sounds and improving auditory memory. Prereq: MUSC 2560 and PHYS 3620. Coreq: MUSC 4550. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3615 - Topics In Music Business


    Various topics relating to the study of music business. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3690 - Concert Promotion, Tour, and Venue Management


    This course gives students a working knowledge of touring, presenting, promoting, marketing and management of live concerts. They will undertake an in-depth analysis from various points of reference: issues for agent, independent promoter, venue manager, tour/production manager and performer. Prereq: MUSC 3210 and MUSC 3220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3700 - Music and Entertainment Business in the Digital Age


    In this course students learn the trends and developments changing the industry in the Digital Age. Course focuses on current technology, terminology and business models shaping the industry, preparing students for entry into an evolving music and entertainment career. Prereq: MUSC 3210 and 3220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3710 - CAM Records


    Provides students with an opportunity to use knowledge and skills from music business courses to create and execute initiatives while partnering with local artists and music-related entities for a hands-on learning experience that benefits the student and local music community. Prereq: MUSC 3210 and 3220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3715 - Music Business Modules


    Modular courses intended to expose students to specific business and management aspects of various subindustries within the music industry.. Prereq: MUSC 3690. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • MUSC 3720 - Law and the Music Industry


    Students will learn how to use and analyze music law principles through a review of essential court case studies. Students will be tested on lecture material and provided with an opportunity to complete research papers for a more in-depth examination. Prereq: MUSC 3690, 3700, 3710 and 3755. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3755 - Music Publishing


    Students will learn key issues related to music publishing and song marketing activities, as well as the function and responsibilities of music publishers. Students will gain insight into skills needed to operate a music publishing company. Prereq: MUSC 3210 and 3220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3785 - Current Issues In the Music Business


    Class discusses and analyzes cutting-edge business and legal developments in the music industry, focusing particularly on the developments’ impact on historical traditions, career paths and creative applications in the field. Prereq: MUSC 3690. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 3790 - Video Production in the Arts: Music


    Introduces the development of the contemporary music video with an emphasis on stylistic and technical analysis. Combines a lecture demonstration format with hands-on videography. Open to music, theatre, fine arts majors, and students who have successfully completed at least one College of Arts and Media course. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • MUSC 3939 - Internship


    Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4100 - Advanced Composition


    Composition of extended forms. May be repeated once for credit. Prereq: MUSC 3200. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • MUSC 4500 - Topics in Professional Audio


    Selected topical subjects to include live or studio sound recording, sound reinforcement, new technologies or practices in the audio industry. Prereq: MUSC 4550. Cross-listed with MSRA 5500. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • MUSC 4505 - Audio Post Production I


    Reviews all aspects of audio synchronized with picture, including music, sound effects, narration, and dialog replacement. Topics studied with respect to film, video and multi-media. Prereq: MUSC 4560. Coreq: MUSC 4580. Cross-listed with MSRA 5505. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4510 - Topics in Recording Arts


    Selected topical subjects to include live or studio sound recording, sound reinforcement, new technologies or practices in the audio industry. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4515 - Songs and Scores for Visual Media


    This survey of music in film and television will create a better understanding of the process between filmmakers and composers and will acquaint aspiring filmmakers and musicians with concepts of film theory, the creative use of film music, and the pragmatic aspects of organizing scoring sessions and procuring music rights. Prereq: FITV 2050 or MUSC 2560. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4525 - Multimodal Interaction for Music


    This course explores human-computer interaction in music composition and performance. Students will learn to program and use open-source hardware to build novel and creative musical interfaces and instruments. Restriction: Restricted to Junior/Senior level students in the Recording Arts program. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4530 - Live Sound Reinforcement


    This course focuses on the basic elements of sound reinforcement: acoustics, equalization, equipment and mixing techniques. The major emphasis is the production of the final sonic product. Prereq: MUSC 4550. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4550 - Audio Production III


    Advanced studies in sound recording and reinforcement, aesthetics and techniques of multi-track digital recording and stereo imaging. Team lab recording projects. Prereq: MUSC 2560 and PHYS 3620. Coreq: MUSC 3550. Cross-listed with MSRA 5550. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4560 - Mastering & Advanced Digital Audio


    A study and practice of the art of mastering. Topics covered include: history, monitoring, signal flow, metering, jitter, audio restoration, limiting, creating a CD pre-master, & mastering for new media. Students will get practical experience mastering their own projects. Prereq: MUSC 3550 and MUSC 4550. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4575 - Surround Sound


    This lecture-lab course deals with surround sound in film, digital TV and DVDs. Topics include monitoring, microphone techniques, recording, mixing, mastering, delivery formats and psychoacoustics. Students work on two lab projects in the semester. Prereq: MUSC 4505. Cross-listed with MSRA 5575. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4580 - Audio Production Seminar I


    Faculty and majors of the music engineering program assemble to discuss and demonstrate issues of artistic and technical applications of recording technology. Student projects, faculty, and guest lectures provide topical focus. (Music facility fee applies.) Prereq: MUSC 4560. Coreq: MUSC 4505. Cross-listed with MSRA 5580. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4581 - Audio Production Seminar II


    A capstone project based course in which students complete professional quality projects in music production and/or post production. Students refine their engineering skills and develop new skills required for integration in the music industry such as portfolio design and resume development. Prereq: MUSC 4580. Cross-listed with MSRA 5581. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4605 - Audio Post Production II


    Students will learn advanced Pro Tools techniques by designing, conceptualizing, and completing sound for a student film project. This interdisciplinary course prepares students for working relationships between Recording Arts, Film and Video areas and an entry level job in post production. Prereq: MUSC 4505 and MUSC 4580. Cross-listed with MSRA 5605. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4740 - Music Business Analysis


    Students learn to analyze specific managerial situations unique to the music and entertainment industries and will understand aspects of finance, taxation, and management science. Prereq: MUSC 3690, 3700, 3710 and 3755. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4800 - Music Industry Entrepreneurship


    MIE is a project-based course focused on individual entrepreneurial endeavors. Students will supply their own business, music, multi-media or audio projects. The class will focus on principles of entrepreneurship and helping student’s develop those projects into viable businesses or creative releases. Restriction: Restricted to Juniors and Seniors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 0 to 0
  

  • MUSC 4820 - Digital Music Techniques


    Studies the general principles and applications of digital music technology, emphasizing the function and operation of specific computer software. Topics include digital audio workstations, MIDI sequencers, digital signal processing programs, and distribution on optical discs and computer-based mediums. Prereq: Admittance to Recording Arts/Tech focus. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • MUSC 4890 - Music Business Senior Seminar


    Seminar activities focus on students developing, discussing and completing individual capstone projects. This includes an in-depth research paper and in-class presentation to allow students to explore their relevant interests in the music business. Prereq: MUSC 3720. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3

Performance Music
  

  • PMUS 1001 - Music Appreciation


    Explores the style of music in the major compositional periods, including contemporary pop styles. This course will not satisfy any degree requirements for music majors. For non-music majors who want to learn how to listen to music with greater understanding and pleasure. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-AH1 Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 1020 - Beginning Musicianship


    Provides basic musical and theoretical skills to students who do not have the proficiency to enroll in Theory I and Ear Training I. Major concepts include an introduction to music fundamentals, basic ear training, introduction to sight singing and an applied understanding of the keyboard. This course will not satisfy any degree requirements for Music majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 1021 - Piano Class For Non-Majors


    Elementary group instruction in piano skills for non-majors. Course focuses upon development of basic reading and performance skills for the non-Music Major. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1022 - Piano Class II for Non-Majors


    Intermediate to Advanced instruction in piano skills for non-majors. Course focuses on further development of reading and performance skills for the non-Music Major. Prereq: PMUS 1021 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1023 - Piano Class I


    This course focuses on beginning note reading in both treble and bass clefs, learning one octave major key scales, basic harmonization, and beginning improvisation. Students perform in both individual and group settings. Note: This course is restricted to Music-Majors only. Coreq: PMUS 1100 and 1110. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1024 - Piano Class II


    This course focuses on intermediate sight reading, technique, chord vocabulary, major and minor scales, and improvisation. Students perform in both individual and group settings. Note: This course is restricted to Music-Majors only. Prereq: PMUS 1023. Coreq: PMUS 1200 and 1210. Max hours: 1 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1025 - Piano Class III


    Students entering this course are expected to have general fluency in major and minor scales. The course focuses on expanding chord vocabulary, sight reading, transposition, and performing more advanced repertoire. Students perform in both individual and group settings. Note: This course is restricted to Music-Majors only. Prereq: PMUS 1024. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1026 - Piano Class IV


    Students entering this course are expected to have fluency in sight reading, major and minor scales. The course focuses on harmonizing with complex chords, playing by ear, improvisation, and playing repertoire in broader range of key signatures. Students perform in both individual and group settings. Note: This course is restricted to Music-Majors only. Course meets in Roland Piano Lab. Prereq: PMUS 1025. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1040 - Class Guitar


    Designed to provide each student with a basic knowledge of the fretboard. The course material focuses on beginning note reading, basic chord forms and elementary improvisation. Students have the opportunity to perform in both individual and group settings. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1041 - Class Guitar II


    This group guitar class is designed to go beyond PMUS 1040 and provide students with an advanced knowledge of the fretboard. The course material focuses on advance position note reading, complex chord forms and scale vocabulary. Students have the opportunity to perform in both individual and group settings. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1045 - Class Guitar I for Non-Majors


    This class will address basic techniques and concepts of playing the guitar, for non-majors. Students will gain a basic proficiency with regard to picking and fingerstyle technique, and learn essential contemporary harmony through the performance of etudes and songs. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1046 - Class Guitar II for Non-Majors


    This class will address basic techniques and concepts of playing the guitar, for non-majors. Students will gain a basic proficiency with regard to picking and fingerstyle technique, and learn essential contemporary harmony through the performance of etudes and songs. Prereq: PMUS 1045. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1047 - The Beatles for Fingerstyle Guitar


    This course will examine the music of The Beatles, through harmonic analysis, technical etudes and performance practice. Students will develop a basic proficiency with regard to specific fingerstyle techniques. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1050 - Voice Class I


    Fundamentals of voice production: posture, breath management and support, tone, resonance, diction, phrasing and interpretation. Development of technique, confidence, and control through group and solo singing. Development of repertoire that includes contemporary and commercial vocal styles. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1051 - Voice Class I for Non-Majors


    Voice technique and repertoire for non-music majors taught in a group setting. Students will learn basics of healthy singing technique and how to sing in multiple genres in both group and solo formats. For non-majors with little or no previous singing experience. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1060 - Voice Class II


    Fundamentals of voice production: posture, breath management and support, tone, resonance, diction, phrasing and interpretation. Extension of PMUS 1050, with opportunity to continue to develop individual skills in singing. Development of technique, confidence, and control through group and solo singing. Development of repertoire that includes contemporary and commercial vocal styles. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1061 - Voice Class II for Non-Majors


    Intermediate Voice technique for non-majors taught in a group setting. Students will learn elements of technique, style and repertoire geared toward non-majors. Some singing experience or successful completion of Voice I for Non-Music Majors required. Prereq: PMUS 1051 or permission from the instructor. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1100 - Music Theory I


    Study of the evolution of harmonic and melodic procedures, as derived from the common practice period of classical music, and their relationship to contemporary music concepts. Coreq: PMUS 1110 and PMUS 1023. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 1101 - Music Theory & Ear Training Lab


    Provides supplemental instruction and tutoring for students enrolled in Theory I and Ear Training Sight Signing I. Course activities include training in the following subject areas: scale formation and identification, chord spelling and identification, interval spelling and identification, basic harmonic analysis and rhythmic dictation. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1110 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I


    An aural skills laboratory course that reinforces the concepts taught in Music Theory I through interval, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation as well as the preparation and sight singing of music. Coreq: PMUS 1100 and PMUS 1023. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1200 - Music Theory II


    The study of harmonic and melodic elements as they relate to modern, jazz, and commercial music. Topics include contemporary chord spelling, chord substitution, transposition, voice leading, harmonic analysis and modes. Prereq: PMUS 1023, 1100, and 1110. Coreq: PMUS 1210 and PMUS 1024. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 1210 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II


    An intermediate aural skills laboratory course that reinforces the concepts taught in Music Theory II through interval, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation as well as the preparation and sight singing of music.. Prereq: PMUS 1100 and PMUS 1110. Coreq: PMUS 1200 and PMUS 1023. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1310 - Sight Reading and Improvisation


    Explores the techniques and concepts of instrumental jazz/commercial improvisation and beginning sight reading. Major concepts include understanding and interpreting the construction of jazz harmonic nomenclature and the mastery of the melodic elements of improvisation. Prereq: PMUS 1200, 2.0 credits from PMUS 1801 to PMUS 1823 (MIS Applied Lesson). Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 1400 - Group Applied Lessons


    Consists of group music lessons of up to four students per group. The course meets for one hour per week. 45 minutes will be in group format and 15 minutes will be rotating private instruction. Note: PMUS 1400 is only available to majors in the Music Industry Studies degree program. Coreq: PMUS 1500 and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 1410 - Bembe Ensemble (Beginning Percussion)


    Beginning Ensemble. Focus on basic percussion techniques and introductory ensemble playing utilizing Afro-Cuban literature. Comprised of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Introduces rhythmic sight-reading. Develops collaborative learning, aural skills and interactive multicultural awareness. Prereq: Audition or meeting with ensemble faculty. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1420 - UCD A Cappella Voices Ensemble


    Beginning Ensemble. A cappella choir. This course will focus on choral singing to further the student’s musical and vocal skills. Emphasis will be on successful preparation for the advanced a cappella groups. Prereq: Audition or meeting with ensemble faculty. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1430 - Solo Vocal Jazz Ensemble


    Beginning Ensemble. Focus on basic performance and stylistic skills in the jazz language. Students will learn basic and jazz vocal techniques and skills and their application in study and performance. Students will perform in solo and duo settings. Prereq: Audition or meeting with ensemble faculty. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1440 - Acoustic Guitar Ensemble


    Beginning Ensemble. This course explores the techniques and repertoire of acoustic guitar. Musical styles include: jazz, Latin, bluegrass, Renaissance, Baroque, tango and blues. Prereq: Audition or meeting with ensemble faculty. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1460 - Beginning Instrumental Ensemble


    Focus on basic performance and stylistic skills in the jazz, Latin, and blues genres. Students will learn basic instrumental techniques and their application in group performances. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1470 - Performance Practice Ensemble


    This beginning-level ensemble explores individual and group performance settings for first year audition-based MEIS students. Course skills include: performance protocol, presentation, self assessment and peer assessment. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1500 - General Recital


    This pass/fail course is a co-requisite for all students enrolled in applied music instruction. Students will evaluate and critique musical performances and presentations as well as develop an informed understanding of live musical performance as it pertains to diversity of genre and excellence in musical achievement. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1502 - Applied Bass


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1522 - Applied Bassoon


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1532 - Applied Clarinet


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1542 - Applied Bass Clarinet


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1552 - Applied Flute


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1562 - Applied French Horn


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1572 - Applied Guitar


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1574 - Applied Guitar, Singer/Songwriter


    Private instruction guitar specific to singer/songwriter majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Restricted: BS-MUSC SWR. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Student must be accepted as a Singer/Songwriter major in the music program and have declared guitar as their primary instrument. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1582 - Applied Banjo


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1610 - Topics in Performance Music


    Various topics related to music performance. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1612 - Applied Drum Kit


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1620 - Topics: Performance Music II


    Various topics related to music performance. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 1622 - Applied Oboe


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1630 - Topics: Performance Music III


    Various topics related to music performance. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 1632 - Applied World Percussion


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1642 - Applied Piano


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1644 - Applied Piano, Singer/Songwriter


    Private instruction in piano specific to singer/songwriter majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Restricted: BS-MUSC SWR. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Student must be accepted as a Singer/Songwriter major in the music program and have declared piano as their primary instrument. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1652 - Applied Jazz Piano


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1662 - Applied Saxophone


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 1672 - Applied Synthesizer


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize developing fundamental technique, learning and performing standard repertoire, understanding the foundations of musicality, sight reading and developing rhythmic accuracy. Students perform in a general recital and jury. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
 

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