BA Applied Music
Offering premier music instruction and performance opportunities, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Music advances versatile graduates sought after by industry leaders.
The Applied Music program prepares students for a wide variety of music careers through skill training and experiential learning with talented LIU faculty and Roc Nation’s world-renowned artists. Applied Music students study ear training and musicianship, harmony and counterpoint, music notation software, and the origins of musical genres, while receiving instrument training and performing in ensembles. Roc Nation students have the opportunity to enroll in electives that are only available at LIU, such as The Business of Shawn Carter, Women in Music, and Monetization of Music. Students leave with unmatched insight into the process of building a successful and thriving career in the music industry.
LIU’s one-of-a-kind partnership with Roc Nation offers students an insider’s view of the music industry and unlocks a world of opportunity.
Qualities that Set Our Program Apart:
- Students work with New York City’s most talented musicians and decorated scholars. LIU faculty members are active musicians and the most cutting-edge and high-profile professionals in the industry.
- LIU’s location in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn provides students with direct access to the best of New York City’s vibrant arts community, including outstanding concerts, workshops, master classes, and collaborative projects.
Major Requirements
Course #
Course Name
Required Musicianship Courses
MUS 106A
Keyboard
MUS 106B
Advanced Keyboard
MUS 131
Harmony and Counterpoint I
MUS 131
Harmony and Counterpoint II
MUS 153
Ear Training/Musicianship I
MUS 154
Ear Training/Musicianship II
MUS 201
Music Notation Software
MUS 130
Professional Preparation for a Music Career
MUS 115
Instruction
MUS 116
Private Instruction
MUS 123J
Ensemble
MUS 125
Chorus
Required Music History
MUS 146
History of Hip Hop
MUS 147
History of Rock n’ Roll
MUS 148
History of Rhythm and Blues
MUS 27
History of Pop Music
MUS 159
History of Country Music
Required Music Electives
MUS 145
Intro to World Music
MUS 175
Digital Audio I
MUS 176
Digital Audio II
MUS 180
Music Business
MUS 211
Monetization of Music
MUS 231
The Making of the Album
MUS 241
Women in Music
TEP 121
Foundations of Recording
| Course # | Course Name |
| Required Musicianship Courses | |
| MUS 106A | Keyboard |
| MUS 106B | Advanced Keyboard |
| MUS 131 | Harmony and Counterpoint I |
| MUS 131 | Harmony and Counterpoint II |
| MUS 153 | Ear Training/Musicianship I |
| MUS 154 | Ear Training/Musicianship II |
| MUS 201 | Music Notation Software |
| MUS 130 | Professional Preparation for a Music Career |
| MUS 115 | Instruction |
| MUS 116 | Private Instruction |
| MUS 123J | Ensemble |
| MUS 125 | Chorus |
| Required Music History | |
| MUS 146 | History of Hip Hop |
| MUS 147 | History of Rock n’ Roll |
| MUS 148 | History of Rhythm and Blues |
| MUS 27 | History of Pop Music |
| MUS 159 | History of Country Music |
| Required Music Electives | |
| MUS 145 | Intro to World Music |
| MUS 175 | Digital Audio I |
| MUS 176 | Digital Audio II |
| MUS 180 | Music Business |
| MUS 211 | Monetization of Music |
| MUS 231 | The Making of the Album |
| MUS 241 | Women in Music |
| TEP 121 | Foundations of Recording |
Core Requirements
|
Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) |
Courses |
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ILO 1: Creative and Reflective Capacities (3 credits) Openness to new ideas, integrative and reflective thinking, investigation, and synthesis of existing knowledge as a way of creating, appreciating, and reflecting on original, innovative work grounded in scientific, humanistic, historical, and/or aesthetic disciplinary knowledge. |
ART 101: Introduction to Art ART 105: Introduction to Beginning Drawing ART 106: 3D Visualization and Production ART 131: Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture I CIN/FIL 109: Screenwriting II CIN 111: History of World Cinema CMA 109: Media Arts and Technology DNC 108: History of Dance ENG 167: Creativity and Nature ENG 182: Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 183: Creative Non-Fiction JOU 110: Journalism, Media and You MA 109: Media Arts and Technology MUS 101: Introduction to Musical Concepts MUS 102: Music Fundamentals MUS 110: Introduction to World Music PHI 172: Philosophy and the Mind SPE/ORC 105: Public Speaking THE 100: Introduction to Drama THE 111: The Art of Theatre THE 143: Shakespeare in Performance THE 193: Theatre Research/Performance |
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ILO 2: Historical and Intercultural Awareness (6 credits) Recognition of oneself as a member of a global community consisting of diverse cultures with unique histories and geographies. |
History HIS 100: American Civilization to 1877 HIS 101: Perspectives on Premodern World History HIS 102: Perspectives on Modern World History HIS 108: American Civilization since 1877 Intercultural Awareness ANT #: Any Anthropology Course ART 104: Introduction to Visual Arts CIN 105: The Art of Documentary ENG 115: Global Literatures ENG 132: Shakespeare ENG 158: American Literature FRE 111: Introduction to French I FRE 112: Introduction to French II GGR 102: Geography and the Global Citizen HIS 144: Topics in Asian History HIS 157: Topics in Latin American History ITL 111: Introduction to Italian I ITL 112: Introduction to Italian II MUS 103: Music in Western Civilization MUS 146: History of Hip Hop MUS 147: History of Rock Music MUS 159: History of Country Music PHI 170: Philosophies of Love and Sex POL 150: International Relations POL 161: Introduction to Comparative Politics SPA 111: Introduction to Spanish I SPA 112: Introduction to Spanish II SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 135: Global Cultures SOC 165: Culture and Society SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 165: Culture and Society SPE 100: Oral Communication THE 142: Modern Theatre History |
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ILO 3: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning (7-8 credits) Competence in interpreting numerical and scientific data in order to draw conclusions, construct meaningful arguments, solve problems, and gain a better understanding of complex issues within a discipline or in everyday contexts. |
Scientific Reasoning AST 109/109A: Introductory Astronomy I AST 110/110A: Introductory Astronomy II BIO 120/120L: General Biology I BIO 124/124L: Foundations of Biology I BIO 125/125L: The Science of Sustainability BIO 126/126L: DNA and Human Life BIO 137/137L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I CHM 101/101L: Chemistry for Health Science I CHM 103/103L: Principles of Chemistry I ERS 101/101L: Weather and Climate ERS 102/102L: Planet Earth ERS 103/103L: Oceanography ERS 125/125L: Environmental Sustainability Science FSC 100/100L: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry PHY 103: University Physics I PHY 104: University Physics II PHY 120/120L: The Physical Universe PHY 127/127L: Physics for Pharmacy PHY 131/131L: General Physics I PHY 131/131L: College Physics I PHY 132/132L: General Physic II PHY 132/132L: College Physics II Quantitative Reasoning MTH #: Any Mathematics Course |
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ILO 4: Oral and Written Communication (6 credits) Knowledge and skill in exchanging informed and well-reasoned ideas in effective and meaningful ways through a range of media to promote full understanding for various purposes, among different audiences and in a variety of contexts and disciplines. |
Written Communication ENG 110: Writing I – Composition and Analysis ENG 111: Writing II – Research and Argumentation |
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ILO 5: Information and Technological Literacies (3 credits) Ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. |
CGPH 126: Web Design for Everyone EDI 100: Contemporary Issues in Education ENG 148: Ideas and Themes n Literature ENG 173: Writing in the Community ENG 175: Writing in the Professions ENG 178: Writing in the Sciences HIS 107: Engaging the Past HIS 190: Research Problems in History POL 100: Research Problems in Political Science SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 148: Medical Sociology SOC 148: Sociology of Health and Illness |
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ILO 6: Critical Inquiry and Analysis (3 credits) Reflective assessment and critique of evidence, applying theory, and practicing discernment in the analysis of existing ideas and in the production of new knowledge across a broad array of fields or disciplines. |
ENG 103: Grammar and the Structure of English ENG 112: World Literatures I ENG 113: World Literatures II ENG 140: Introduction to Literature ENG 180: Literary Genres FRE 100: French Cinema GGR 101: The Geography of Sustainable Development HIS 104: Topics in American History HIS 120: Topics in Medieval History HIS 164: History of Gender and Sexuality HIS 167: History of Science and Technology PHI 100: Beginning Philosophy PHI 163: Philosophy of Art PHI 179: Social and Political Philosophy POL 147: Political Psychology POL 156: Diplomacy and Negotiation PSY 103: General Psychology PSY 111: Psychological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology SOC 112: Gender, Race and Ethnicity SOC 126: Sociology of Gender SOC 161: Sociology of Sport |
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ILO 7: Ethical Reasoning and Civic Engagement (3 credits) Evaluation of ethical issues in conduct and thinking, development of ethical self-awareness, consideration of various perspectives, and responsible and humane engagement in local and global communities. |
ART 177: High Impact Art CIN/FIL 103: Major Forces in the Cinema ECO 101: Microeconomics ECO 102: Macroeconomics ENG 150: Empathy and Literature HIS 116: History of Race and Society HIS 158: History of Politics and Power PHI 105: Bioethics PHI 113: Philosophy and Film PHY 178: Ethics and Society POL 101: Introduction to Political Science POL 102: Introduction to American Politics POL 123: Political Parties and Public Opinion SOC 108: Sociology of Youth SOC 109: Social Movements and Change SOC 110: Human Rights and Social Justice SOC 119: Sociology of the Family SOC 122: American Social Problems/Global Context SPA 105: The Hispanic World |
Courses
MUS 15I Individual Music Instruction for Non-
Music Major
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary
piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony.
One credit per course per semester, except voice -
one or two credits per semester. May be taken in
subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons
taught by a regular member of the faculty or a
professional teacher approved by the Department.
In instances involving an instructor who is not a
regular faculty member, the special fee per credit
may be higher than the standard. Interested
students should consult with a departmental adviser
before registering. The departmental advisor must
approve all assignments to individual private
instructors every semester. This course has an
additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15I Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15P Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Piano
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit.
Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15T Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Theory
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15V Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Voice
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 16I Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Instrument
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. Offered every semester. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester.This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 16P Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Piano
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 16T Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Theory
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary
piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 16V Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Voice
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 61 Music and Culture
An introduction to musical styles that places music in its cultural context: history, painting, literature and ideas. To enhance the capacity to understand and enjoy music of every kind, the course begins with the elements of music that a composer combines in distinctive and characteristic ways to form a musical composition. Satisfies the core arts requirement.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MUS 106A Keyboard
This course centers on the development of basic piano skills including fingerings, hand and body posture, scales, arpeggios, triads, progressions, beginner musical selections and technical exercises. Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 106B Advanced Keyboard
This course is a continuation of Basic Keyboard I. Requirements include performing My Country `tis of Thee in six (6) different keys, singing My Country `tis of Thee while playing a basic standard chord accompaniment, and writing and performing an original piano composition that includes mixed meters.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 107A Theory/Keyboard Harmony I
This course focuses on music theory and keyboard harmony including four-part writing, harmonization, and transposition. Requirements including performing and notating 1) London Bridge, Silent Night, and Happy Birthday with appropriate chords; 2) diatonic circle of fifths and falling fourths progression; and 3) root position triads in close and open positions in six (6) different keys. Students compose an original simple four-part composition that includes open and close position chords.
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MUS 107B Theory/Keyboard Harmony II
Requirements include identifying at sight and by ear all non-chord tones in standard melodies from the classical repertory including standard folk tunes. Students notate diatonic circle of fifths, root position seventh chords in four voices in six (6) major keys and demonstrate a vocal improvisation while playing a standard chordal accompaniment at the piano. Students compose and harmonize a simple melody that includes non-harmonic tones.
Credits: 3
Every Spring
MUS 107C Theory/Keyboard Harmony III
Topics include four-part writing, harmonization, secondary dominants, secondary leading tones, simple figured bass realization and simple score reading at the piano, and composition. Requirements include 1) notating and playing a progression involving a sequence of secondary dominants in six (6) keys; and 2) writing and identifying secondary dominant and leading tone chords. Students compose and harmonize simple melodies that include secondary dominant and leading tone chords.
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MUS 107D Theory/Keyboard Harmony IV
Topics include four-part writing, harmonization, binary and ternary forms, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan chords, transposition, intermediate figured bass realization and score reading at the piano, and composition. Requirements include 1) transposing a selected standard work from the classical repertory; 2) composing an original piece using binary and ternary forms; 3) composing an original piece that includes augmented sixth chords, and 4) performing at the keyboard intermediate classical music.
Credits: 3
Every Spring
MUS 115I Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Instrument
Offered every semester. Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The department advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 115P Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Piano
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 115T Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Theory
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 115V Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Voice
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or aprofessional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 116A Studio Lessons: Voice
Private studio lessons are given once a week. Twelve lessons are scheduled and ten lessons must be fulfilled for course completion in a given semester. Upon registration, students must visit the Department of Music, Fine Arts Center, Room 108, to complete a Lesson Availability Form after which a studio faculty member will contact the student to establish a mutually convenient lesson time.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 116B Studio Lessons: Voice
Private studio lessons are given once a week. Twelve lessons are scheduled and ten lessons must be fulfilled for course completion in a given semester. Upon registration, students must visit the Department of Music, Fine Arts Center, Room 108, to complete a Lesson Availability Form after which a studio faculty member will contact the student to establish a mutually convenient lesson time.
Credits: 2
Every Semester
MUS 116I Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors in Primary Performing Medium - Instrument
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 116P Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors in Primary Performing Medium - Piano
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 116V Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors in Primary Performing Medium - Voice
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 159 History of Country Music
This class will survey singers and instrumentalists influential in the development of country music. Students will learn the origins of country music and the subsequent commercialization of the art form. Emphasis will be placed on the historical, sociocultural, and stylistic factors of the music and musicians discussed. Students will be able to identify specific styles of country music and the influence had on current popular music developments.
Credits: 3
On Demand
MUS 175 Introduction to Music Production I
An introduction to the technology and aesthetics of digital composition, sound design, multi-track recording and production using digital software including Pro Tools on state-of-the-art hardware. Workshops include computer-based multi-track MIDI sequencing and audio hard disk recording, editing and processing, automated software mixing, locking sequenced MIDI and audio tracks to video and film, electronic music concepts and samplers. Weekly individual access to studios is provided. Pre-requisite of MA 101 is required or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 107, MUS 175
Every Fall and Spring
MUS 176 Music Production II
An intermediate-level continuation of MA 107 in a workshop environment. Weekly individual access to studio facilities is provided.
Pre-requisite of MA 107/MUS 175 is required or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 110, MUS 176
Rotating Basis
MUS 180 The Music Business
A look at the jazz performer in today's business world: record production, music publishing, the concert, club and gig scene, copyrights, contracts, and career promotion.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 257, MUS 180
On Occasion
MUS 201 Introduction to Music Notation Software
In this hands-on primer, students will become proficient in the use of Finale, the industry standard in music notation software. Through a number of project-based activities, as well as lectures and lab work, students will learn to create professional looking lead sheets, orchestral scores, and vocal and instrumental arrangements. This course will also help students in the completion of theory, arranging, and composition assignments for other required music courses.
Pre-requisite of MUS 152 is required or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 201, MUS 201
Rotating Basis
MUS 208 Publicity and Promotion in the Performing Arts
This course will provide an overview of the goals, strategies and techniques of Publicity and Promotion in the Arts, as it applies to diverse fields including Music and Theater/Dance. All aspects of publicity and promotions will be considered from identifying a target market and marketing strategy to implementing that strategy in both traditional as well as innovative new media ways.
Credits: 3
Every Spring
MUS 231 Making of the Album
This course explores the process for producing successful albums, including the writing of the lyrics, the choice of vocal genre, the instrumental mixing, providing the studio, financing the project, and the creation of an innovative and differentiated sound. Students will also learn how the album is branded, promoted, and distributed. Particular focus will be given to a case study of the production of a highly successful album.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MUS 15I Individual Music Instruction for Non-
Music Major
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary
piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony.
One credit per course per semester, except voice -
one or two credits per semester. May be taken in
subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons
taught by a regular member of the faculty or a
professional teacher approved by the Department.
In instances involving an instructor who is not a
regular faculty member, the special fee per credit
may be higher than the standard. Interested
students should consult with a departmental adviser
before registering. The departmental advisor must
approve all assignments to individual private
instructors every semester. This course has an
additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15I Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15P Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Piano
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit.
Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15T Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Theory
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 15V Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Voice
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 16I Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Instrument
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. Offered every semester. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester.This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 16P Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Piano
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 16T Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Theory
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary
piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 16V Secondary Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors - Voice
Course in voice, instrument, piano, secondary piano, theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony. One credit per course per semester, except voice -one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 61 Music and Culture
An introduction to musical styles that places music in its cultural context: history, painting, literature and ideas. To enhance the capacity to understand and enjoy music of every kind, the course begins with the elements of music that a composer combines in distinctive and characteristic ways to form a musical composition. Satisfies the core arts requirement.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
MUS 106A Keyboard
This course centers on the development of basic piano skills including fingerings, hand and body posture, scales, arpeggios, triads, progressions, beginner musical selections and technical exercises. Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 106B Advanced Keyboard
This course is a continuation of Basic Keyboard I. Requirements include performing My Country `tis of Thee in six (6) different keys, singing My Country `tis of Thee while playing a basic standard chord accompaniment, and writing and performing an original piano composition that includes mixed meters.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 107A Theory/Keyboard Harmony I
This course focuses on music theory and keyboard harmony including four-part writing, harmonization, and transposition. Requirements including performing and notating 1) London Bridge, Silent Night, and Happy Birthday with appropriate chords; 2) diatonic circle of fifths and falling fourths progression; and 3) root position triads in close and open positions in six (6) different keys. Students compose an original simple four-part composition that includes open and close position chords.
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MUS 107B Theory/Keyboard Harmony II
Requirements include identifying at sight and by ear all non-chord tones in standard melodies from the classical repertory including standard folk tunes. Students notate diatonic circle of fifths, root position seventh chords in four voices in six (6) major keys and demonstrate a vocal improvisation while playing a standard chordal accompaniment at the piano. Students compose and harmonize a simple melody that includes non-harmonic tones.
Credits: 3
Every Spring
MUS 107C Theory/Keyboard Harmony III
Topics include four-part writing, harmonization, secondary dominants, secondary leading tones, simple figured bass realization and simple score reading at the piano, and composition. Requirements include 1) notating and playing a progression involving a sequence of secondary dominants in six (6) keys; and 2) writing and identifying secondary dominant and leading tone chords. Students compose and harmonize simple melodies that include secondary dominant and leading tone chords.
Credits: 3
Every Fall
MUS 107D Theory/Keyboard Harmony IV
Topics include four-part writing, harmonization, binary and ternary forms, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan chords, transposition, intermediate figured bass realization and score reading at the piano, and composition. Requirements include 1) transposing a selected standard work from the classical repertory; 2) composing an original piece using binary and ternary forms; 3) composing an original piece that includes augmented sixth chords, and 4) performing at the keyboard intermediate classical music.
Credits: 3
Every Spring
MUS 115I Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Instrument
Offered every semester. Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The department advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 115P Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Piano
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 115T Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Theory
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 115V Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Non-Music Majors - Voice
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or aprofessional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 116A Studio Lessons: Voice
Private studio lessons are given once a week. Twelve lessons are scheduled and ten lessons must be fulfilled for course completion in a given semester. Upon registration, students must visit the Department of Music, Fine Arts Center, Room 108, to complete a Lesson Availability Form after which a studio faculty member will contact the student to establish a mutually convenient lesson time.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 116B Studio Lessons: Voice
Private studio lessons are given once a week. Twelve lessons are scheduled and ten lessons must be fulfilled for course completion in a given semester. Upon registration, students must visit the Department of Music, Fine Arts Center, Room 108, to complete a Lesson Availability Form after which a studio faculty member will contact the student to establish a mutually convenient lesson time.
Credits: 2
Every Semester
MUS 116I Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors in Primary Performing Medium - Instrument
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 116P Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors in Primary Performing Medium - Piano
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1
Every Semester
MUS 116V Advanced Individual Music Instruction for Music Majors in Primary Performing Medium - Voice
Courses offered in voice, piano or other instruments and in theory. One credit per course per semester, except voice, which may be taken for one or two credits per semester. May be taken in subsequent semesters for credit. Weekly lessons taught by a regular member of the faculty or a professional teacher approved by the Department. In instances involving an instructor who is not a regular faculty member, the special fee per credit may be higher than the standard. Interested students should consult with a departmental adviser before registering. The departmental advisor must approve all assignments to individual private instructors every semester. This course has an additional fee.
Credits: 1 to 2
Every Semester
MUS 159 History of Country Music
This class will survey singers and instrumentalists influential in the development of country music. Students will learn the origins of country music and the subsequent commercialization of the art form. Emphasis will be placed on the historical, sociocultural, and stylistic factors of the music and musicians discussed. Students will be able to identify specific styles of country music and the influence had on current popular music developments.
Credits: 3
On Demand
MUS 175 Introduction to Music Production I
An introduction to the technology and aesthetics of digital composition, sound design, multi-track recording and production using digital software including Pro Tools on state-of-the-art hardware. Workshops include computer-based multi-track MIDI sequencing and audio hard disk recording, editing and processing, automated software mixing, locking sequenced MIDI and audio tracks to video and film, electronic music concepts and samplers. Weekly individual access to studios is provided. Pre-requisite of MA 101 is required or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 107, MUS 175
Every Fall and Spring
MUS 176 Music Production II
An intermediate-level continuation of MA 107 in a workshop environment. Weekly individual access to studio facilities is provided.
Pre-requisite of MA 107/MUS 175 is required or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 110, MUS 176
Rotating Basis
MUS 180 The Music Business
A look at the jazz performer in today's business world: record production, music publishing, the concert, club and gig scene, copyrights, contracts, and career promotion.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 257, MUS 180
On Occasion
MUS 201 Introduction to Music Notation Software
In this hands-on primer, students will become proficient in the use of Finale, the industry standard in music notation software. Through a number of project-based activities, as well as lectures and lab work, students will learn to create professional looking lead sheets, orchestral scores, and vocal and instrumental arrangements. This course will also help students in the completion of theory, arranging, and composition assignments for other required music courses.
Pre-requisite of MUS 152 is required or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: MA 201, MUS 201
Rotating Basis
MUS 208 Publicity and Promotion in the Performing Arts
This course will provide an overview of the goals, strategies and techniques of Publicity and Promotion in the Arts, as it applies to diverse fields including Music and Theater/Dance. All aspects of publicity and promotions will be considered from identifying a target market and marketing strategy to implementing that strategy in both traditional as well as innovative new media ways.
Credits: 3
Every Spring
MUS 231 Making of the Album
This course explores the process for producing successful albums, including the writing of the lyrics, the choice of vocal genre, the instrumental mixing, providing the studio, financing the project, and the creation of an innovative and differentiated sound. Students will also learn how the album is branded, promoted, and distributed. Particular focus will be given to a case study of the production of a highly successful album.
Credits: 3
Every Semester
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