Music
Faculty/Staff
John W. Boyd, Chair; Rudyard Dennis, Jonathan Wall
Adjunct: Mugur Doroftei, Henry Welch
Aims of The Department
Music classes are offered to provide an atmosphere in which students can learn to be proficient performers and music leaders in their home communities, schools, and churches.
The music program offers classes which provide experience in solo performance, ensemble playing, and choral singing as well as keyboard and instrumental instruction.
Since music is an important, creative outlet for emotion and a means of spiritual expression, a high priority is placed on individual involvement by many students in all academic disciplines.
The music program is positioned to serve in a variety of ways and several of the following programs indicate the underlying philosophy that music is all inclusive, an important activity for all people, and an art that can be combined with other academic offerings.
Entrance Requirements
Students in the Music Degree Programs must qualify in three areas: practical piano skills, music theory and performance. A student who only knows that he likes to sing or play his instrument may not be successful as a major any more than a student who wants to be a math major that has only had algebra and geometry.
A functional piano performance exam will be given to all music majors. This exam includes: 1) the playing of all 12 major and 12 harmonic minor scales, 2) the active harmonization of a melody, 3) the accompanying of a soloist on an easy classical-period solo (or its equivalent) 4) the performance of three period intermediate piano solos (baroque, classical and romantic) and 5) playing a chord progression realized from chord symbols. If students are unable to pass the exam, they are required to take piano lessons (MUPF 151) starting no later than the second semester in residence. They will do so for up to four semesters until they are able to pass the exam.
Music Theory I, MUCT 111, requires a basic background knowledge of music theory. If the incoming student is unable to demonstrate such knowledge, he/she will be required to pass the music fundamentals class, MUCT 101, which is taught each spring to prepare the student to enter MUCT 111 the next school year.
Performance is an important and integral component of the music major program. The incoming music student is strongly recommended to send a recording of his best performing (from the standard repertoire lists) for advising purposes. A live audition before the music faculty is required to gain official entrance into the music program.
General Requirements
- A pre-senior recital, performed before the music faculty at least three weeks before the senior recital, is required by all senior music majors. The purpose is to determine the readiness for the public senior recital.
- Each major or minor will perform in at least one recital per semester.
- All majors will perform each semester for a jury composed of the music faculty.
- A student is encouraged to practice ten hours a week in their major performance area.
- The first year is a conditional time when the students will show their ability to function as a music major. At the end of the first and second semesters the student's progress and potential will be evaluated. The first year music student will receive a progress letter at the end of the first semester and an official letter at the end of the second semester notifying them if they have achieved full music major status.
- A student's acceptance into and official continuation in the music program is contingent upon the student's satisfactory academic and performance progress. Thus, status of being a music major is a privilege, not a right. A letter from the chair, written in advisement with the major's performance teacher, will be placed in the student's file at the end of each school year, encouraging and/or noting areas needing improvement.
- Majors will attend all general, major, minor, and faculty recitals. In addition, two approved off-campus recitals per semester are required. If a major misses a recital, a suitable replacement approved by the chair must be arranged.
Programs
- B.A. Music
- B.S. Music
- Music minor
- Teaching Area - Secondary Certification
Music, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in music is a nonprofessional degree designed to give the student a broad understanding of the musical heritage of man.
| MUCT 111 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUCT 121 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUCT 151 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUCT 161 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUCT 221 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUCT 251 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUCT 315 | Form and Analysis or | |
| MUCT 414 | Orchestration and Arranging | 3 |
| MUCT 416 | Composition | 1 |
| MUEN | Music Ensemble (lower division)* | 2 |
| MUEN | Music Ensemble (upper division)* | 2 |
| MUHL 201 | Research in Music | 1 |
| MUHL 311 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUHL 312 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUPF | Applied Music | 7 |
| MUPF 468 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 475 | Portfolio Development | 1 |
| Total: | 38 |
*One major ensemble required for each semester in residence.
Music, B.S.
| MUCT 111 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUCT 121 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUCT 151 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUCT 161 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUCT 221 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUCT 251 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUCT 315 | Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUCT 414 | Orchestration and Arranging | 3 |
| MUCT 416 | Composition | 1 |
| MUED 280 | Basic Conducting | 1 |
| MUED 380 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
| MUED 381 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| MUED ** | Technique & Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUEN | Music Ensemble (lower division)* | 2 |
| MUEN | Music Ensemble (upper division)* | 2 |
| MUHL 201 | Research in Music | 1 |
| MUHL 311 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUHL 312 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUPF | Applied Music | 7 |
| MUPF 468 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 475 | Portfolio Development | 1 |
| Total: | 48 |
*One major ensemble required for each semester in residence.
\\ String Majors will take MUED 373
\\ Voice Majors will take MUED 451
\\ Piano Majors will take MUED 452
\\ Instrumental Majors will take MUED 453
Music Minor
| MUCT 111 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUCT 121 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUCT 151 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUCT 161 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUHL 221 | Survey of Music | 3 |
| MUED 280 | Basic Conducting | 1 |
| MUED 380 | Choral Conducting or | |
| MUED 381 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| MUED | Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 2 |
| MUPF | Applied Music | 3 |
| Total: | 21 |
Teaching Certification Program - Music
This program is for music teaching certification only. The Teach-ing Certification Program includes all courses from the Professional Development section, p. 66, section B, including Directed Teaching. It also includes 8 additional hours in Music Education as listed below.
You must make formal application for admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Applications are available at the Education Department office.
Music, B.A. or B.S. - All Level Certification - Option V on p. 67
The student must meet the requirements for a B.A. or B.S. degree in Music and the courses in Professional Development, section B, in the Education section of this bulletin. In addition, the following Music Education courses are required:
| MUED 355 | Music in the School: K-12 | 2 |
| Emphasis chosen from below | 6 | |
| Total: | 8 | |
| Piano Emphasis: | ||
| MUED 452 | Piano Technique and Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUPF 161 | Organ | 2 |
| choice of MUED 372, MUED 374, or MUED 451 | 2 | |
| Voice Emphasis: | ||
| MUED 275 | Diction for Singers | 2 |
| MUED 451 | Voice Technique and Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUED 452 | Piano Pedagogy | 2 |
| Instrumental Emphasis: | ||
| MUED 371 | Percussion Technique and Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUED 372 | Brass Technique and Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUED 373 | String | 2 |
| MUED 374 | Woodwind Technique and Pedagogy | 2 |
Courses
MUEN - Ensembles (1 hour)
Prerequisite for 300 level courses: 4 semesters credit at the 100 level in the same ensemble. All ensembles are by permission of instructor.
Practical experience in the performance of selected ensemble works. (Fall, Spring)
| MUEN 111 | MUEN 311 | Choraliers |
| MUEN 161-1 | MUEN 361-1 | Piano Ensemble |
| MUEN 161-3 | MUEN 361-3 | University Singers |
| MUEN 161-4 | MUEN 361-4 | Southwestern Brass |
| MUEN 161-5 | MUEN 361-5 | ASAPH |
| MUEN 161-6 | MUEN 361-6 | Guitar Ensemble |
| MUEN 161-7 | MUEN 361-7 | Southwestern Strings |
| MUEN 181 | MUEN 381 | Wind Symphony |
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Music Performance
MUPF - Applied Music (1 hour)
Prerequisite for 300/400 level courses: 2 semester credit at 100/200 level in the same performance area.
Weekly private instruction with major teacher in piano, voice, organ, brass woodwinds, percussion, and strings. (Fall, Spring)
Music majors are required to take sections numbered in the two hundreds or four hundreds for weekly one-hour private instruction.
Organ lessons with instructor's permission.
| MUPF 111/211 | MUPF 311/411 | Strings |
| MUPF 131/231 | MUPF 331/431 | Voice |
| MUPF 141/241 | MUPF 341/441 | Brass |
| MUPF 151/251 | MUPF 351/451 | Piano |
| MUPF 161/261 | MUPF 361/461 | Organ |
| MUPF 171/271 | MUPF 371/471 | Woodwinds |
| MUPF 182/282 | MUPF 382/482 | Percussion |
| MUPF 191/291 | MUPF 391/491 | Guitar |
MUPF 102 - Class Guitar (1 hour)
This class is for the beginning guitarist. In this class, the student will learn how to apply basic musical concepts, such as rhythm, harmony, and melody to the guitar. At the end of this class you will be able to read and play basic chord symbols and melodies.
Student must provide his/her own acoustic guitar, set of strings and guitar picks. Electric guitar may be used. (Fall, Spring)
MUPF 468 - Music Major Senior Recital (1 hour)
The final semester of applied music lessons for the music major, culminating in the senior recital. Instrumental students will perform in Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th Century styles. Singers will perform in a minimum of three languages. (Fall, Spring)
Music History & Literature
MUHL 201 - Research in Music (1 hour)
Prerequisite: ENGL 121
An introduction to research skills associated with the field of music. Students will learn to become discriminating in the use of primary and secondary sources as well as journals, indexes and databases as they produce a research paper. Students will also engage in activities designed to sharpen critical thinking as well as acquaint themselves with current trends in the discipline of music. Music majors in the course will begin the process of senior portfolio development. This course fulfills the requirement for UNIV 201: Research in an Academic Discipline as specified in SWAU's Quality Enhancement Plan. (Fall)
MUHL 221 - Survey of Music (3 hours)
Music in western civilization including music fundamentals and a brief history from antiquity to the present. Presented by recordings, visuals, and lectures. This does not apply to a music major. (Fall, Spring)
MUHL 311 - Music History I (3 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 251
A study of the history, style, and musical forms of the antiquity through the Baroque period. Music analysis and listening assignments will supplement lectures. This course fulfills the requirement for an upper-division course with components as specified in SWAU's Quality Enhancement Plan. (Fall)
MUHL 312 - Music History II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: MUHL 311
A study of the history, style, and musical forms of the Classical period through the twentieth century. Music analysis and listening assignments will supplement lectures. This course fulfills the requirement for an upper-division course with components as specified in SWAU's Quality Enhancement Plan. (Spring)
Music Education
MUED 253 - Music in the Elementary School (3 hours)
Music in the education of children six to twelve years of age. Students develop their philosophy of music education as they practice methods for guiding children in musical experiences of listening, performing, and creating to foster aesthetic and cognitive growth. (Fall)
MUED 275 - Diction for Singers (2 hours)
Must be enrolled simultaneously in MUPF 131 or MUPF 331 (Applied Voice Lessons)
Introduction to proper pronunciation necessary for singers. Students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet as well as the basic principals of Italian, French, German and English diction. (Offered periodically)
MUED 280 - Basic Conducting (1 hour)
Prerequisite: MUCT 151
The study and drill of basic conducting patterns and coordination of hand and baton techniques. (Fall)
MUED 355 - Music in the School: K-12 (2 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 221
Music in the school from kindergarten through high school. Covers objectives, organization of subject matter, teaching techniques, and materials for general music classes. Will involve observation in the classroom. (Offered periodically)
MUED 380 - Choral Conducting (2 hours)
Prerequisite: MUED 280
The study of Choral Repertoire from all periods as well as emphasis on score reading, rehearsal techniques, and conducting problems with regard to choral ensembles. (Fall)
MUED 381 - Instrumental Conducting (2 hours)
Prerequisite: MUED 280
Conducting patterns applied to elements of interpretation. Emphasis on score reading, rehearsal techniques, and conducting problems. Practical application in active musical organizations. (Spring)
MUED - Technique & Pedagogy (2 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 151
An introduction to teaching and performing through intermediate level. Performance techniques, pedagogical methods and materials, maintenance and practical teaching experience. (Offered periodically)
MUED 371 Percussion
MUED 372 Brass
MUED 373 Strings
MUED 374 Woodwind
MUED 451 Voice
MUED 452 Piano
MUED 453 Instrumental Pedagogy
Music Theory
MUCT 101 - Music Fundamentals (2 hours)
Music Fundamentals is a course which prepares the student to enter MUCT 111. The curriculum will cover notes, rhythms, the musical clefs, and basic ear training. Music Fundamentals is a computer-based course, but the class will meet together one day a week for a Lab. MUCT 101 will teach the first steps of speaking the language of music. This class does not apply toward a music major or minor. (Spring)
MUCT 111 - Music Theory I (3 hours)
Co-requisite: MUCT 121
An integrated study of harmony, keyboard harmony, form, and aural training, focusing mainly on Baroque style. (Fall)
MUCT 121 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I (1 hour)
The lab component to accompany Music Theory I. (Fall)
MUCT 151 - Music Theory II (3 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 111 or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: MUCT 161
A continuation of the concepts begun in MUCT 111, focusing mainly on Classical period style. (Spring)
MUCT 161 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II (1 hour)
The lab component to accompany Music Theory II. (Spring)
MUCT 221 - Music Theory III (3 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 151 or permission of the instructor.
The study of harmony, form, and aural skills based on the chromatic style of the Romantic period. (Fall)
MUCT 251 - Music Theory IV (3 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 221
The study of harmony, form, and composition based on a wide variety of 20th century styles. (Spring)
MUCT 315 - Form and Analysis (3 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 251
A study of musical form, both polyphonic and homophonic, covering the period of common practice and emphasizing the late Baroque and Classical periods. (Fall, even years)
MUCT 414 - Orchestration and Arranging (3 hours)
Prerequisite: MUCT 251
The technical aspects of and sound qualities of instruments. Arranging for a variety of instrumental groups. (Fall, odd years)
MUCT 416 - Composition (1 hour)
Prerequisite: MUCT 221 or permission of the instructor.
A composition seminar focusing on the smaller forms, including ABA, theme and variation and sonatina, as they pertain to contemporary composition. Class will also include lectures on melodic and harmonic development, form, and listening to significant 20th century musical movements. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits. (Spring)
Selected Topics
MUSC 291 - Selected Topic (1 hour)
Prerequisite: Approval by department chair
Designed for the student who wishes to do independent study or research. Content and methods of study must be arranged prior to registration. May be repeated for a total of 2 credits.
MUSC 475 - Portfolio Development (1 hour)
In this course senior music majors will meet with departmental faculty to arrange and finalize the contents of their professional portfolio. Taken concurrently with the senior recital, this course will include the research and writing of scholarly recital concert notes. Required for all majors in music. This class fulfills the requirement for a capstone/ portfolio completion class with components as specified in SWAU's Quality Enhancement Plan. (Fall, Spring)
MUSC 491 - Selected Topic (1 hour)
Prerequisite: Approval by department chair
Designed for the student who wishes to do independent study or research. Content and methods of study must be arranged prior to registration. May be repeated for a total of 2 credits.
MUSC 492 - Music Internship (1-3 hours)
Permission of department chair
An on-the-job, career-oriented internship program for advanced training in the following areas: conducting, accompanying, church music, school music, professional music (such as concert hall, orchestra, symphonic chorus), and private studio. The internship is limited to those students who are in their senior year of study. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.