FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT
Joanne Rickards Clark, D. M. A.
Coordinator of Sacred Music and Department Chair, MC 252
Phone: (313) 927-1255
E-mail: jclark@marygrove.edu

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
Bachelor of Arts, Music Major (B.A.)
Music Minor
Fine Arts Minor
Certificate in Sacred Music
Teacher Certification: K-12

POTENTIAL CAREERS
Arranger, Church Organist/Pianist/Vocalist, Church Music Director, Concert Performer
Conductor; Composer, Ensemble Performer, General Music Teacher/Professor, Private/Studio Music Teacher, Choral Conductor, Band Director; Orchestra Director and Studio Musician.

FACULTY
Victoria Bigelow, M.A.; Joanne Clark, D.M.A.; Jenise Collins, M.A.; Ellen Duncan, M.A.; Catherine Krenek, M.A.; Anthony McGlaun, M.Mus.; Troy Nelson, M.Mus.; Waldon Reed, M.Mus.; Caroline Rogers, M.Mus.; Geoffrey Stanton, D.M.A.; Sue Vanderbeck, M.Mus.; Mary Walton, M.A.; Cheryl West, M.A. and Rita Yevzelman.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Department of Music offers undergraduate programs designed to prepare students
for professional careers in the field of music. It also provides service courses for students majoring in other disciplines. As a student in the music department, you will have access
to courses which emphasize intensive study in specific concentrations, as well as general musical study. Classes are offered in the areas of music theory, MIDI, composition, music history and literature, ensemble, music education methods and techniques, applied music, sacred music, piano pedagogy, and guided field experience.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Music degree is a highly specialized program requiring approximately 74-80 credit hours in music. In this program, classes stress the skills, discipline, and understanding essential for a professional musician. As a Bachelor of Music student, you may select from these areas of concentration: performance in voice, piano, or organ; music education; music theory/composition; music theory/composition specializing in MIDI; sacred music with a choral emphasis, organ emphasis or piano emphasis; and piano pedagogy. Due to the integrated nature of the disciplines studied for the degree, a minor is not required for Bachelor of Music students. You may, however, choose to complete a minor in another field if you wish.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music is designed for students who wish to have a major in music which is less specialized and allows for a broader experience in the liberal arts. In the B.A. program, you will take approximately 52 required music credits. Due to the integrated nature of the disciplines studied for the degree, a minor is not required for Bachelor of Arts students with a music major. You may, however, choose to complete a minor in another field if you wish.

The minor in music provides knowledge and skills that complement the student’s major area of study. If you minor in music, you will take a minimum of 24 credit hours that combine general music classes with classes emphasizing performance. The minor in fine arts, a 24-hour group minor, is selected from at least three of the following areas: art, art history, music, theater, and dance, and provides you with the opportunity to experience the arts in a larger, collective sense. It works well with the humanities, modern languages, history, and a major in any of the arts.

The Certificate in Sacred Music offers training which prepares you to be an effective professional in the field of church music. An audition is required for acceptance into the program. If you can demonstrate proficiency at your entrance to the program, the Department of Music may waive certain course requirements.Completion of the certificate program is based on specific proficiency levels.

Elementary and secondary teaching certification is approved for the Bachelor of Music in music education by the State of Michigan Department of Education.

For specific information, see the Teacher Certification section of this catalog.

CAREER INFORMATION
Careers open to the music major are increasing steadily. Among those of greatest interest are: teacher/conductor at all levels and in all types of schools; studio teacher; vocalist in church choir, concert chorale, and opera; church musician as organist and/or choir director; composer; arranger; orchestrator.

SPECIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM
Application to the Program
If you want to major in music you must arrange for an interview and audition with
the music department when you are admitted to the College. After you complete three semesters of music theory, ear training and applied music, you must apply for official major standing in one of the stated areas of concentration. Acceptance will be determined following evaluation of music course work, a sight reading test, and an interview/audition.

Distinguished Student Awards
These are given to students with a minimum grade point average of 2.7, who demonstrate outstanding talent in music. These awards are based on auditions held in February and May, and on the recommendation of the music department. In addition, students must complete the Distinguished Music Student Award application.

Talent Awards
These are available to incoming students, both first time and transfer, and are awarded for up to $6,000 per year. They may be renewed for up to five years for first-time students and up to three years for transfer students as long as departmental requirements are maintained. Scholarship awards are based on auditions held in February and May. For details, contact Geoffrey Stanton, 313-927-1310.

Academic Performance and Participation in Departmental Events
Only classes with a grade of C or better can be applied to fulfillment of a music major.

All music majors and minors are required to participate in scheduled studio classes, recitals, semester juries (for students in an applied area of level 110 or above) and all concerts sponsored by the music department. Specific attendance requirements
are defined for each semester.

Transfer Students
The music department accepts some transfer credit from accredited institutions
of higher education. Transfer credit is evaluated by audition and proficiency testing prior to registration.

Facilities
Studio teaching and practice facilities are located in a newly renovated wing of the Madame Cadillac building on the Marygrove campus. A computer-assisted electronic music lab is available for use in theory and MIDI instruction. A three-manual 40 rank Casavant pipe organ is available for student lessons, practice, and recitals, as well as joint organ/choral performances and an electronic practice organ is available. In addition, 27 pianos and an electronic keyboard lab are available in teaching studios, practice rooms, and classrooms. Concerts and recitals are held in the music Recital Hall, Denk Chapman Hall, and the Sacred Heart Chapel.

The Marygrove College Library Fine Arts Collection, encompassing music, art, dance, and theater, includes some 1,000 volumes. A collection of audio and video recordings with listening/viewing facilities is available for your use in the Library Media Center. The music department has its own library of scores and recordings.

Professional Experience
Seniors majoring in music may earn credit for work done in music outside of class in such areas as accompanying, church choir conducting, organ playing in church, piano teaching, etc. under the course title Guided Field Experience. (This course is similar to the Cooperative Education Program.)

Performance Opportunities
As a Marygrove music student, you will have the opportunity to perform through the Marygrove College Chorale, the Marygrove College Chamber Singers, lyric theater performances, studio classes, master classes, departmental recitals, student degree recitals, and collaborative performances with outside musical groups.

Choral Tours
During 1984 the Marygrove Chorale and Chamber Singers competed in the Church Music International Festival in Limerick, Ireland. The Chorale placed first and the Chamber Singers placed second in their respective divisions. Both choirs attended the Annual Festival of Choirs, held in Cardiff, Wales, where they appeared in a televised performance with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Sir Charles Groves.

While on tour in the British Isles in 1986, the Chorale participated in the Cork International Choral and Folk Dance Festival in Cork, Ireland. In the spring of 1989, the Chorale and Chamber Singers toured the Soviet Union, including performances in Leningrad and Moscow. They also toured the southeastern United States in 1993. The Chorale performed in the Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal areas on their 1998 Canadian Tour, and they toured in 2001 in Pennsylvania and New York, with performances in Pittsburgh, Albany and New York City.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B. Mus.)
The Bachelor of Music requires approximately 74-80 credit hours in music and completion of the following components:

A. General Education Requirements
See the General Education section of this catalog for requirements.

B. Required Music Courses
MUS 123 Written Theory I
MUS 124 Written Theory II
MUS 233 Written Theory III
MUS 234 Written Theory IV
MUS 123A Ear Training I
MUS 124B Ear Training II
MUS 233A Ear Training III
MUS 234B Ear Training IV
MUS 305 Music History I
MUS 306 Music History II
MUS 309 Intro to Comp/MIDI
MUS 315 Music History III
MUS 399A Conducting I
MUS 202/302 Marygrove College Chorale
MUS 211/311 Marygrove College Chamber Singers
MUS 450R Guided Field Experience in Research

C. Applied Music
Students are required to select an applied music emphasis within each concentration.

D. Concentration
Additional requirements are specified for each area of concentration within music.

PERFORMANCE: ORGAN
Minimum 21 credits of Private
Organ Lessons*
MUS 303A Counterpoint I
MUS 323 Hymn Playing, Anthem and Soloist Accompaniment
MUS 401 Orchestration
MUS 423 Improvisation
MUS 491 Independent Study in Organ Repertoire Junior Recital (Half)
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (Full)
* Organ performance major must complete proficiency level MUS 421O

PERFORMANCE: PIANO
Minimum 21 credits of Private
Piano Lessons*
MUS 308 Accompanying -OR- MUS 309 Piano Ensemble
MUS 350 Piano Pedagogy I
MUS 401 Orchestration
MUS 443A Analytical Techniques
MUS 445 Piano Pedagogy III Junior Recital (Half)
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (Full)
* Piano performance majors must complete proficiency level MUS 421P

PERFORMANCE: VOICE
Minimum 20 credits of Private Voice Lessons*, 8 credits of Private Piano Lessons
MUS 107 Introduction to Diction
MUS 301 Lyric Theatre (4 credits)
MUS 365 Vocal Literature
One year of French
Junior Recital (Half)
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (Full)
* Voice Performance majors must complete proficiency level MUS 421V to fulfill graduation requirements. One additional year of Diction for Singers (4 cr.) is recommended. MUS 491, Independent Study in Vocal Pedagogy (2 cr.) is recommended as an elective with the permission of the instructor. Additional credits in Lyric Theatre are recommended.

MUSIC EDUCATION:
12 credits of applied music in Principal Instrument (+voice, ++ piano, +++ guitar)
8 credits in Piano Proficiency
4 credits in String, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion technique
(courses in development at time of printing).
MUS 345A Elementary Music Education
MUS 345B Secondary Music Education
MUS 405 Secondary Choral Methods
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (half)

+ Music Education majors with voice as a principal instrument must complete MUS 321V in voice and the piano proficiency (see above)

++ Music Education majors with piano as a principal instrument must complete MUS 121P in piano and MUS 121V in voice to fulfill graduation requirements.

+++ Music Education majors with a primary instrument other than voice or piano must achieve a level of 321 in their primary instrument and must complete MUS 121V and the piano proficiency (see above)

You must also complete teacher certification requirements for this concentration. See Teacher Certification section for courses required for certification by the State
of Michigan.

Additional recommended course
MUS 310 Advanced MIDI. This facilitates the development of often needed MIDI/computer skills in contemporary classrooms.

THEORY/COMPOSITION
Minimum 6 credits of Private Piano or
Organ Lessons
MUS 303A Counterpoint I
MUS 310 Advanced MIDI (6 credits)
MUS 314 Music Printing
MUS 401 Orchestration
MUS 407 Composition (12 credits)
MUS 443A Analytical Techniques I
MUS 496 Senior Recital/ Seminar

THEORY/COMPOSITION SPECIALIZING IN MIDI
Minimum 6 credits of Private Piano or Organ Lessons
MUS 303A Counterpoint I
MUS 310 Advanced MIDI (6 credits)
MUS 312 MIDI Improvisation
MUS 314 Music Printing
MUS 401 Orchestration
MUS 407 Composition (6 credits)
MUS 443A Analytical Techniques I
MUS 496 Senior Recital/ Seminar
3 credits of Fine Arts Electives (art, music, theatre, dance)

PIANO PEDAGOGY
Minimum 16 credits of Private Piano Lessons*
MUS 350 Piano Pedagogy I
MUS 351 Piano Pedagogy II
MUS 443A Analytical Techniques I
MUS 445 Piano Pedagogy III
MUS 450 P Practicum in Teaching Piano
MUS 496 Senior Piano Recital (Full)
* Piano Pedagogy majors must complete MUS 321P in order to fulfill graduation requirements.

SACRED MUSIC:
Required for all Sacred Music Majors
MUS 350 Choral Literature
MUS 401 Orchestration
MUS 402 Administration of Music in Sacred Worship
MUS 403 Youth Choirs
MUS 404A&B Foundations in Ringing
MUS 408 Adult Choirs
MUS 410 Hymn Playing, Anthem and Solo Accompanying
MUS 424 Congregational Music of the Christian Church.

RS 150 is required and will count toward General Education requirements. The Sacred Music Major has an emphasis in either Organ, Choral, or Piano.

Required for the Choral Emphasis
Principal Instrument – 12 credits of Voice
Secondary Instrument – 6 credits of Keyboard
MUS 399B Choral Conducting II
MUS 450 Guided Field Experience in Choral Conducting*
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (Full)**

Required in the Organ Emphasis
Principal Instrument – 14 credits of Organ
MUS 106A Voice Class I
MUS 450 Guided Field Experience in Service Playing*
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (Full)**

Required in the Piano Emphasis
Principal Instrument – 12 credits of piano
Secondary Instrument – 4 credits of organ
MUS 106A Voice Class I
MUS 450 Guided Field Experience in Service Playing*
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (Full)*
* During the semester of the senior recital/seminar the student must be registered
for a minimum level of MUS 3210,
MUS 321P or MUS 321V.

BACHELOR OF ARTS, MUSIC MAJOR (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts with a music major requires 52 credit hours in music and completion of the following components:

A. General Education Requirements
See general education requirements.

B. Required Music Courses
MUS 123 Written Theory I
MUS 124 Written Theory II
MUS 233 Written Theory III
MUS 234 Written Theory IV
MUS 123A Ear Training I
MUS 124B Ear Training II
MUS 233A Ear Training III
MUS 234B Ear Training IV
MUS 305 Music History I
MUS 306 Music History II
MUS 309 Intro to Comp/MIDI
MUS 315 Music History III
MUS 399A Conducting I
MUS 202/302 Marygrove College Chorale
MUS 211/311 Marygrove College Chamber Singers
MUS 450R Guided Field Experience in Research
MUS 496 Senior Seminar

* Minimum 12 credits in Applied Music

C. Applied Music
Students are required to complete 12 credits or achieve minimum proficiency level as specified in the department.

MUSIC MINOR
A minor in music requires a minimum of
24 hours, including:

A. Required Music Courses
MUS 123 Written Theory I
MUS 124 Written Theory II
MUS 123A Ear Training I
MUS 124B Ear Training II
MUS 105 Encounters with Music
MUS 202/302 Marygrove College Chorale -OR- MUS 211/311 Marygrove Chamber Singers
MUS 201* Music for the Classroom Teacher
* Required for music minors who are majoring in education at the elementary level. Non-education majors may take
3 hours of music electives instead.

B. Applied Music
Six credits are required.

C. Electives
Additional courses are elected in
consultation with an advisor.

Education majors at the secondary level may not elect music as a minor, due to
state certification requirements.

FINE ARTS MINOR
The fine arts minor consists of 24 hours of course work selected from three of the following areas: art, art history, music, dance, and theater. If a student is majoring in any one of the listed arts areas, none of those major classes may be counted toward the fine arts minor. Students wishing a fine arts minor should consult an advisor in the music department.

SACRED MUSIC CERTIFICATE
The certificate program in sacred music at Marygrove College is designed to offer training which will prepare the candidate for effective professional activity in the field of church music. Courses toward the certificate program may be elected for non-credit or credit. Auditions are required for admission to the program, since the curriculum is proficiency based.

Completion of requirements is contingent upon fulfilling specified proficiency levels. Persons with previous background may be able to waive courses where competency
is demonstrated.

Courses required for the certificate in sacred music include:
MUS 123 Written Theory I
MUS 124 Written Theory II
MUS 123A Ear Training I
MUS 124B Ear Training II
MUS 105 Encounters with Music
MUS 402 Administration of Sacred Music
MUS 403 Youth Choirs
MUS 40 Adult Choirs
MUS 404A Foundations in Ringing
MUS 424 Congregational Music of the Christian Church
MUS 399A Conducting I
MUS 399B Conducting II
MUS 350 Choral Literature
MUS 410 Hymn Playing and Anthem and Soloist Accompaniment
* Minimum 8 credits in Private Organ Lessons
** Minimum 4 credits in Private Voice Lessons
** 3 credits in Religious Studies and/or Pastoral Ministries

Study beyond the above beginning courses will lead to intermediate and advanced levels which are required for certification by the American Guild of Organists. Courses from the certificate program may be applied toward a Bachelor of Music degree.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION
For a complete listing of professional education courses required for certification, see the Teacher Certification section. Music education students are also required to take 12 credits of applied music in Principal Instrument (voice, piano, guitar); 8 credits in Piano Proficiency; 4 credits in String, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion technique (courses in development at time of printing).

MUS 345A Elementary Music Education
MUS 345B Secondary Music Education
MUS 405 Secondary Choral Methods
MUS 496 Senior Recital/Seminar (half)

Music education students are also required to complete the proficiency levels for piano and voice. For further information, see Music Education Concentration.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLIED MUSIC
The Department of Music offers private weekly instruction in piano, voice, organ, and guitar to majors and non-majors. Study of other instruments may be arranged with due notice.
All applied music, whether keyboard, vocal, or instrumental will develop technique, style, musicianship, memorization, interpretation, and repertoire appropriate to the medium. Specific technique and repertoire requirements for each proficiency level are available in
the department. All music majors and minors enrolled in applied music courses are required to attend music department recitals as specified each semester. Failure to meet the recital attendance requirements will result in the adjustment of the student’s applied music grade in his/her applied area of concentration. Courses may be repeated.

MUS 100A Class Piano I 3 hours
General Education option. Prerequisites: LS 105, permission of instructor; Term: 1 and 2; Fee: yes
Group instruction in beginning piano. Emphasis on developing efficient reading and
practice skills, elementary piano technique, keyboard harmony and repertoire.

MUS 106A Voice Class I 3 hours
Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes. General Education option
Group instruction to beginners in vocal study. Students will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of singing: posture, breathing, diction. Class members will sing as a group as well as individually.

MUS 110 Private or Small Group Lessons: Beginning Level 1-3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes
Course descriptions available in department.

MUS 111 Private Lessons: Intermediate Level 2-3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes
Course descriptions available in department.

MUS 120, 121, 122, 125 Private Lessons: Advanced Level I 2-3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes
Course descriptions available in department.

MUS 208 Accompanying 2 hours
Prerequisites: Piano proficiency and permission of instructor; Fee: yes. Offered as required
Instruction and practice in the art of accompanying at the piano for vocal and instrumental soloists and groups.

MUS 220, 221, 222, 225 Private Lessons: Advanced Level II 2-3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes
Course descriptions available in department.

MUS 320, 321, 322, 323 Private Lessons: Advanced Level III 2-4 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes
Course descriptions available in department.

MUS 420, 421, 422, 423 Private Lessons: Advanced Level IV 2-4 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department; Term: 1, 2, 3; Fee: yes
Course descriptions available in department.

MUS 496 Senior Seminar/Recital 4 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered as needed.
A sixty minute (thirty minutes for music education majors) public performance in the applied music area, accompanied by program notes and a printed program. The recital will represent a synthesis of all music course materials, combining music theory and music history with the applied music area.

ENSEMBLE MUSIC
MUS 202 Marygrove College Chorale 1 hour
Prerequisites: Audition required; May require MUS 100 A or MUS 101; Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes. General Education option
Singing ensemble open to men and women. Training in choral techniques. Acquaintance with a variety of choral music.

MUS 209 Piano Ensemble 2 hours
Prerequisites: Piano proficiency and permission of instructor; Fee: yes. Offered as required
Performance of literature for duets and two pianos.

MUS 211 Chamber Singers 1 hour
Prerequisites: Audition required, vocal and music reading proficiency, permission of instructor; Term 1 and 2; Fee: yes. General Education option
Advanced choral ensemble of mixed voices (SATB). Performs and tours regularly. Choral music of all periods, styles, and in a variety of languages. Available as an Honors Option course with additional requirements.

MUS 301 Lyric Theater 1 hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Fee: yes
Training in solo and ensemble singing, in stage movement and character development through opera, operetta and musical theatre scenes or full productions.

MUS 302 Marygrove College Chorale 1 hour
Prerequisites: Audition required; May require MUS 100A or MUS 101; Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes
Singing ensemble open to men and women. Training in choral techniques. Acquaintance with a variety of choral music over time.

MUS 311 Chamber Singers 1 hour
Prerequisites: Audition Required: Vocal and music reading proficiency, permission of instructor; Term: 1, 2; Fee: yes
Advanced choral ensemble of mixed voices (SATB). Performs and tours regularly. Choral music of all periods, styles and in a variety of languages over time. Available as an Honors Option course with additional requirements.

MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 105 Encounters with Music 3 hours
General Education option. Prerequisites: LS 105, ENG 107. Offered every other year.
Designed to foster an appreciation of music and to increase aural perception through the development of an understanding of the stylistic elements of music. The course will explore music from diverse cultures including Native American, African, African-American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Women’s and Western European art music.

MUS 305 Music History I 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENG 108, MUS 233; Offered every third semester; Fee: yes
Study of the development of musical styles to establish an awareness of the environmental factors surrounding music; to see music as a product of its times; to experience music as a “living art” and to become aware of significant primary and secondary source materials. Medieval and Renaissance Periods.

MUS 306 Music History II 3 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 305; Offered every third semester; Fee: yes
Study of the development of musical styles to establish an awareness of the environmental factors surrounding music; to see music as a product of its times; to experience music as a “living art” and to become aware of significant primary and secondary source materials. Classical and Baroque Periods.

MUS 315 Music History III 3 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 234, MUS 306; Offered every third semester; Fee: yes
Study of the development of musical styles to establish an awareness of the environmental factors surrounding music; to see music as a product of its times; to experience music as a “living art” and to become aware of significant primary and secondary source materials. Romantic and Contemporary Periods.

MUS 350 Choral Literature 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered every other year
Study of choral literature including practical anthem repertoire for children’s, youth and adult choirs. The course will also include musicals for children, intergenerational anthems, classical forms from a broad span of historical style periods, standard and newly published anthems in a diversity of styles.

MUS 365 Vocal Literature 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered as needed
Survey of solo song literature from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The course will help you understand the relationship between text, melody, harmony, rhythm, and form and use this information to achieve an artistic performance. Recorded examples, classroom presentation and written materials will be used.

MUSIC METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
MUS 107 Introduction to Diction 1 hour
Prerequisites: None; Term 1
Through the use of English, Latin and Italian, you will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet, and produce improved singing sounds based on correct vowel and
consonant articulation.

MUS 201 Music for the Classroom Teacher 3 hours
Prerequisites: None; Terms 1, 2
Basic music education skills for elementary classroom teachers‚ grades K-8. Strategies‚ materials and techniques for integrating music throughout the elementary curriculum. Designed for elementary teachers and non-music majors.

MUS 207 Advanced Diction for Singers I 2 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 107 or permission of instructor. Offered as needed
Advanced study of French and German pronunciation and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Opportunities to sing in class.

MUS 307 Advanced Diction for Singers II 2 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 207 or permission of instructor
Advanced study of the pronunciation of Russian and other exotic languages and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Opportunities to sing in class.

MUS 345A Methods and Materials of Elementary Music Education 2 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered every other year
Survey of current methods and materials used in teaching music at the elementary level, grades K-8.

MUS 345B Methods and Materials of Secondary Music Education 2 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered every other year
Survey of current methods and materials used in teaching music at the secondary level, grades 7-12.

MUS 351 Piano Pedagogy I 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Beginning materials and methods of piano teaching.

MUS 352 Piano Pedagogy II 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Intermediate materials and methods of piano teaching.

MUS 399A Conducting I 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Prerequisite: MUS 124, MUS 124B
An introduction to the techniques and skills of conducting, score preparation and
rehearsal techniques.

MUS 399B Conducting II 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 399A
Continued refinement of the techniques and skills of conducting, score preparation and rehearsal techniques.

MUS 405 Secondary Choral Methods 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 399A
The observation and development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to
equip you to teach in the middle and high school choral/vocal classroom.

MUS 445 Piano Pedagogy III/Keyboard Literature 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Advanced materials and methods of piano teaching. Study of representative works from
J. S. Bach to the present.

SACRED MUSIC

MUS 333 Organ Improvisation 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 233, at least two semesters of applied organ study, and MUS 401 -OR- permission of instructor. Offered every other year
Designed to develop skills in the art of improvisation, creating projects that are hymn based, formally structures, and free in form. A variety of approaches and styles will be addressed.

MUS 402/402G Administration in Sacred Music 1 hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
A study including planning a realistic church music program improving facilities for music; choral recruiting and personnel; programming music appropriate to the time, resources
and situation and planning efficient rehearsals and special programs.

MUS 403/403G Youth Choirs 1 hour
Prerequisite: Permission of department; Term 3 alternate years.
A study of the structure of the church youth choir program, including repertoire, rehearsal and teaching techniques.

MUS 404A Foundations in Ringing I 1 hour
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
A hands-on course exploring beginning handbell techniques, repertoire, and resources.
The emphasis will be on instruction, but will also include performance as a handbell ensemble. Creative use of bells and chimes in worship will also be explored.

MUS 404B Foundations in Ringing II 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUS 404A
Advanced handbell techniques, repertoire, and resources. A performance oriented class. MUS 404A and 404B will prepare you to develop a handbell/ringing program.

MUS 408/408G Adult Choirs 1 hour
Prerequisite: permission of department; Offered every other year.
A study including techniques and materials for working with the adult volunteer choir. Includes one Saturday workshop with a national clinician.

MUS 410 Hymn Playing/Anthem and Soloist Accompaniment 2 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Fee: yes. Offered as required
Group and/or private instruction designed for the church musician to develop organ skills
in the area of hymn playing and accompanying.

MUS 424/424G Congregational Music of the Christian Church 1 hour
Prerequisite: Music reading ability helpful. Offered as required
A survey course which deals with the historical development of Christian hymnody and liturgy. Also deals with contemporary issues.

MUSIC THEORY

MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music I 3 hours
Prerequisites: None; Term: 1. General Education option
The rudiments of music and their application in writing, playing, singing. Course content includes: notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, chords and simple aspects of form.

MUS 102 Fundamentals of Music II 3 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 101 or permission of instructor
Continued refinement of the rudiments of music and their application in writing, playing
and singing.

MUS 123 Written Theory I 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Term: 1
The study of the theoretical basis of music of the common practice period through
harmonic concepts, and application through writing and analysis. Course content
includes review of music fundamentals, study of the primary and secondary triads,
non-harmonic tones and basic four-part voice-leading.

MUS 123A Ear Training I 1 hour
Prerequisites: MUS 101 or permission of instructor; Term: 1
Development of aural skills through melodic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing. Course covers diatonic melodies and simple and compound rhythms with simple beat subdivision. Course meets for two hours per week.

MUS 124 Written Theory II 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 123; Term: 2
The study of the theoretical basis of music of the common practice period through harmonic concepts, and application through writing and analysis. Course content includes seventh chords, secondary chords and modulation.

MUS 124B Ear Training II 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUS 123A; Term: 2
Development of aural skills through melodic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing. Course covers diatonic melodies and simple and compound rhythms with simple beat subdivision. Course meets for two hours per week.

MUS 233 Written Theory III 3 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 124; Term: 1
Further development of theoretical concepts and applications in writing and analysis. Course content includes secondary dominant and secondary leading tone chords,
altered dominants, augmented sixth chords, and borrowed chords.

MUS 233A Ear Training III 1 hour
Prerequisites: MUS 124B; Term: 1
Further development of aural skills. Course content includes melodies with modulations, two-part dictation, harmonic dictation, and rhythms with irregular subdivision. Course meets for two hours per week.

MUS 234 Written Theory IV 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 233; Term: 2
Further development of theoretical concepts and applications in writing and analysis. Course content includes altered dominants, chromatic mediants, and late Romantic and contemporary harmony.

MUS 234B Ear Training IV 1 hour
Prerequisite: MUS 233A; Term: 2
Further development of aural skills. Course content includes melodies with modulations, two-part dictation, harmonic dictation, and rhythms with irregular subdivision. Course meets for two hours per week.

MUS 303A Counterpoint I 3 hour
Prerequisites: MUS 234. Offered every other year
The theoretical basis of contrapuntal writing through species counterpoint. Emphasis on late baroque style focusing on the music of J. S. Bach and contemporaries. Application through writing and analysis.

MUS 303B Counterpoint II (Private Instruction) 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 303A; Fee: yes. Offered as required
Continuation of study of contrapuntal music in Baroque and Renaissance styles. Includes writing fugues chorale preludes, inventions and points of imitation.

MUS 309 Introduction to MIDI-Computer-Assisted Music 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Term 1
A hands-on course which provides a general introduction to digital synthesis and MIDI techniques. Learn how to operate our studio and other synthesizers.

MUS 310 Advanced MIDI Composition 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fee: yes
Sequel to MUS 309. Individual work in the Marygrove studio with emphasis on recorded projects. May be repeated. Private instruction.

MUS 312 MIDI Improvisation 2 hours
Prerequisites: Ability to read music is helpful but not required. Fee: yes
Structured and free improvisation with emphasis on live performance with sequencer assistance. Private instruction.

MUS 314 Computer-Assisted Music Printing 2 hours
Prerequisite: must be able to read music. Fee: yes
Exploration of music printing software. Emphasis on producing scores to print.
Private instruction.

MUS 401 Orchestration 3 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 234; Offered every other year
The technique and functions of instruments of the orchestra; scoring for various
instrumental combinations and for full orchestra.

MUS 407 Composition (Private Instruction) 3 hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; Fee: yes. Offered as required
Private instruction in techniques of twentieth century composition; composition in small forms for various media. May be repeated.

MUS 443A Analytical Techniques I 3 hours
Prerequisites: MUS 234. Offered every other year
Varied techniques of analysis, including harmonic, reductive, and melodic. Critical study
of larger forms and structures.

MUS 443B Analytical Techniques II (Private Instruction) 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 443A; Fee: yes. Offered as required
Extended techniques of polyphonic analysis and twentieth century music; critical study
of selected works.

ADVANCED WORK

MUS 388/488 Cooperative Field Experience 1-8 hours
Prerequisite: By arrangement with department; Term 1, 2
Part time work experience for majors in activity related to specialization. May be repeated.

MUS 450 Guided Field Experience 1-3 hours
Prerequisite: Written permission from department head required before registration; Term: 1, 2
Credit for field work in music done outside of class; accompanist, church organist, piano teaching, Kindermusik, music research, music education, etc. May be repeated. MUS 450R is the department’s writing intensive course.

MUS 491/491G Independent Study in Music 1-3 hours
Prerequisite: Written permission of department head required before registration; Term: 1, 2
Directed study in music not covered in other departmental courses. May be repeated.

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