Music Education

MUSC 100; 300. Performance Seminar (0) concentrates on the skill of performance. Also included in the course is the continuous development of the critical listening skills needed for a music major or minor. Music majors, and minors who have course work still remaining, must register for MUSC 100 or 300.

MUSC 101. Fundamentals of Music Theory (3) is a course designed to introduce the general college student to music reading and music theory, including structures of notation and basic elements: intervals, scales, meter, and rhythm. The course includes basic theory, ear training, and keyboard harmony and can be a preparatory course for the Materials of Music sequence.

MUSC 110. History of Popular Music (3) introduces students to an historical and cultural perspective on trends in popular music of the 20th and 21st centuries in the United States.

MUSC 111. Materials of Music I (4) introduces students to the fundamentals of music, structures of notation and basic elements: intervals, scales, and meter; rhythmic, melodic and harmonic progressions; and studies in part writing. In addition, this course introduces students to an overview of music literature in order to provide an understanding of the relationships among various styles of music. Prerequisite: Departmental placement exam or instructor consent.

MUSC 112. Materials of Music II (4) is a continuation of 111. Prerequisite: MUSC 111 or instructor consent.

MUSC 115. Aural Skills I (1) studies music based on the structure and aural recognition of intervals; meter; and rhythmic, melodic and harmonic progressions, through solfeggio; ear training, and written dictation. Students analyze structure and recognition of tertian harmony through keyboard application.

MUSC 116. Aural Skills II (1) is a continuation of 115. Prerequisite: MUSC 115 or instructor consent.

MUSC 121. Introduction to Music (3) is a survey course designed to introduce the general college student to aspects of music, music creating, and a broad spectrum of music literature and styles.

MUSC 140. Diction for Singing (1) introduces vocal students to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), and its use in English, Italian, German and French lyric diction. Required for all first-year music education majors, music majors, music and musical theatre minors, with a vocal concentration.

MUSC 181. Introduction to Music Education (2) provides an overview of the theories, methodologies, and philosophies of music education from 1700 to the present.

MUSC 190. Piano Class I (1) is a study of the basic keyboard skills necessary for careers in music. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

MUSC 191. Piano Class II (1) is a continuation of 190.

MUSC 211. Materials of Music III (4) is a continuation of 112. Prerequisite: MUSC 112 or instructor consent.

MUSC 212. Materials of Music IV (4) is a continuation of 211 and includes form and analysis and compositional techniques. Prerequisite: MUSC 211 or instructor consent.

MUSC 215. Aural Skills III (1) is a continuation of 116. Prerequisite: MUSC 116 or instructor consent. MUSC 216. Aural Skills IV (1) is a continuation of 215. Prerequisite: MUSC 215 or instructor consent.

MUSC 281. Woodwind Methods and Pedagogy (2) provides practical study of woodwind instruments with materials and methods of teaching.

MUSC 282. String Methods and Pedagogy (2) provides practical study of string instruments with materials and methods of teaching.

MUSC 283. Brass & Percussion Methods and Pedagogy (2) provides practical study of the brass and percussion instruments with materials and methods of teaching.

MUSC 284. Voice Pedagogy and Practicum (2) introduces the fundamental concepts and implementation of vocal pedagogy practices through literature study, observation, singing, and applied pedagogy (guided teaching).

MUSC 290. Piano Class III (1) is a continuation of 191.

MUSC 291. Piano Class IV (1) is a continuation of 290.

MUSC 295. Piano Proficiency (0) is a performance examination of a music major’s skills and is a department requirement. A grade of Satisfactory is noted on the transcript upon successful completion.

MUSC 301; 302; 303. Topics in Music (1-3) provides the advanced student an opportunity to study selected topics in music. The course may be repeated as subject matter changes. Examples of emphases could be church music, arranging, marching band techniques, diction, jazz, or pedagogy. Prerequisite: MUSC 212.

MUSC 310. Excursions in World Music (3) is a survey of music genres from various cultures and ethnicities around the world. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between music and its cultural content.

MUSC 315. Instrumentation (2) is a study of scoring techniques for band, choir, and orchestra. Prerequisites: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.

MUSC 321. Western Music History I (3) is a detailed study of music from antiquity through Mozart. Prerequisites: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.

MUSC 322. Music History II (3) is a detailed study of music from Beethoven through the present day. Prerequisites: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.

MUSC 344. Commercial Recording (1) is a course designed to provide an introduction to the techniques of sound reinforcement and music recording through instruction and hands-on recording of department concerts and through the mixing of recorded tracks resulting in a CD.

MUSC 371. Conducting I (2) is the introductory course to conducting a musical ensemble. Emphasis is placed on beat patterns, left hand techniques, and musical leadership. Prerequisites: MUSC 212, or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.

MUSC 372. Conducting II (2) is the advanced course in conducting a music ensemble. Emphasis is on rehearsal, visual representation of the aural score, analysis of performance problems, and performance and pedagogical literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 371.

MUSC 382. Music Education: Teaching General Music (2) focuses on methods, materials, objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for the development of basic musical concepts in the general music classroom in grades Pre-K–8. Specialized approaches of Dalcroze, Kodály, and Orff are studied; field observation hours for Pre-K–8 are included. Prerequisites: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.

MUSC 383. Music Education: Teaching Vocal Music (2) studies the methods, materials, objectives, and instructional strategies for the teaching of vocal and choral music in grades 4–12. Field observation hours for grades 4–12 are included. Prerequisites: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.

MUSC 384. Music Education: Teaching Instrumental Music (2) studies the administration and teaching of instrumental music in the schools (4–12) and the teaching of general music in grades 9–12. Field observation hours for grades 9–12 are included. Prerequisites: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.

MUSC 401. Senior Recital (0), together with 445, is the capstone of the music or music education major. All students presenting a senior recital must be enrolled in the appropriate corresponding applied music course during the semester of the recital. Prerequisite: MUSC 445, instructor consent.

MUSC 445. Senior Seminar (1), together with 401, is the capstone of the music or music education major. The Senior Seminar focuses on research, analysis, and writing skills pertaining to the musical arts and the field of music education, and culminates in oral presentations and/or a major analytical research paper. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Materials of Music sequence; completion of MUSC 321; completion of or enrollment in MUSC 322; instructor consent.

MUSC 482. Music Education: Professional Semester in Elementary Education (5) involves students as practice teachers in an elementary school music program under the supervision and guidance of a cooperating teacher and Muskingum faculty member. Prerequisites: MUSC 382, 383, 384.

MUSC 483. Music Education: Professional Semester in Secondary Education (5) involves students as practice teachers in a secondary school music program under the supervision and guidance of a cooperating teacher and Muskingum faculty member. Prerequisites: MUSC 382, 383, 384. MUSC Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation. Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges.

MUSC 131; 331. Brass Instruments (1;1)

MUSC 133; 333. Woodwind Instruments (1;1)

MUSC 135; 335. String Instruments (1;1)

MUSC 137; 337. Percussion Instruments (1;1)

MUSC 141; 341. Voice (1;1)

MUSC 143; 343. Keyboard (1;1) (including electronic studio)

MUSC 145; 345. Composition (1;1)

MUSC 149; 349. Jazz Improvisation (1;1)

MUSC 347. Conducting (1;1)

MUSC Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission. A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.

MUSC 150; 350. Piano Accompanying (major ensemble) (1;1)

MUSC 160; 360. Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra (major ensemble)(1;1)

MUSC 161; 361. Wind Ensemble (major ensemble) (1:1)

MUSC 162; 362. Concert Choir (major ensemble) (1:1)

MUSC 163; 363. Choral Society (1;1)

MUSC 164; 364. Musical Theatre Workshop (1:1)

MUSC 165; 365. Campus Choir (1:1)

MUSC 166; 366. Chamber Singers (1;1)

MUSC 167; 367. Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds (major ensemble) (1:1)

MUSC 168; 368. Jazz Ensemble (1;1)

MUSC 169; 369. Marching Band (1:1)

MUSC 170; 370. Chamber Ensembles (1;1)