MUS 021   Recital and Concert Attendance (0)

Attendance and/or participation at musical performances and master classes, repeated until degree requirement is satisfactorily met.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 101   Foundations of Music (3)

Study in clefs, notation, rhythm, scale structures, pitch, and melodic writing. Basic introduction with no previous experience necessary.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 101 – Music Fundamentals

Course Type(s):

MUS 102   Accompanying (0.25)

Prerequisites: MUS 151 and instructor permission

Practical experience and working knowledge of basic and advanced techniques for successful piano accompanying.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 105   SCC Singers I (1)

Performance class; students will work on music culminating in public performances. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102C – Music Performance – Choir

Course Type(s):

MUS 106   SCC Singers II (1)

Second enrollment of MUS 105.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102C – Music Performance – Choir

Course Type(s):

MUS 107   SCC Singers III (1)

Third enrollment of MUS 105.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102C – Music Performance – Choir

Course Type(s):

MUS 108   SCC Singers IV (1)

Fourth enrollment of MUS 105.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 109   American Popular Music (3)

Survey of American popular music from 1840 to the present. Examination of the types, styles, and influential musicians of American pop music.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 100RP – Music Appreciation – Rock/Pop

Course Type(s):

MUS 110   American Music Appreciation (3)

Emphasis on American music as a panorama of distinct yet parallel streams-popular, folk, sacred, and classical-that reflect the uniquely diverse character of the United States. Musical styles will be compared and contrasted across regions and time, delivering a vision of American music both exuberant and inventive, a music that arises out of the history and musical traditions of many immigrants.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 111   Music Appreciation (3)

Introductory course for non-music majors. Presents main elements of music, how they develop and change throughout history, and the role of music in society. Emphasis on understanding musical elements and aural applications. Attendance required at live performances.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 100 – Music Appreciation

Course Type(s):

MUS 112   Jazz Appreciation (3)

Explores the earliest origins of jazz from Creole roots in Louisiana through blues, ragtime, Dixieland, big band, swing, be-bop, cool jazz, avante garde, Latin jazz, and fusion. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 234. 

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 100J – Music Appreciation - Jazz

Course Type(s):

MUS 113   Musical Theatre Appreciation up to 1943 (3)

Study of musical theatre from its beginnings through Rodgers & Hammerstein. Students may not receive credit for both MUS 113 and THE 229.  Offered in Fall only.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR THEA 100C – History of the Musical

Course Type(s):

MUS 114   Musical Theatre Appreciation since 1943 (3)

Study of musical theatre from Rodgers and Hammerstein to the present. Students may not receive credit for both MUS 114 and THE 230.  Offered in Spring only.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR THEA 100C – History of the Musical

Course Type(s):

MUS 115   Chamber Choir (1)

Prerequisites: Audition with instructor permission

Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102C – Music Performance – Choir

Course Type(s):

MUS 116   Chamber Choir II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 115

Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102C – Music Performance – Choir

Course Type(s):

MUS 117   Chamber Choir III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 116

Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102C – Music Performance – Choir

Course Type(s):

MUS 118   Chamber Choir IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 117

Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 119   Piano Proficiency I (1)

Corequisites: MUS 131 and MUS 133

Entry-level piano course for music majors with little knowledge of basic rudiments and grand staff reading. The first of a four-course sequence needed to prepare music education majors to meet Missouri piano proficiency requirements for certification to teach in public schools.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 120   Piano Proficiency II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 119 or Piano Skills Exam

Continuation of MUS 119.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 121   Piano Class I (2)

Develops basic skills and techniques in piano playing, applicable to various types of music. No previous keyboard experience required.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 122   Piano Class II (2)

Prerequisites: MUS 121

Continuation of MUS 121.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 123   Voice Class I (1)

Fundamentals of tone production, diction, posture, and breathing. Includes simple songs and part singing.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 124   Voice Class II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 123

Continuation of MUS 123.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 125   Guitar Class I (1)

Basic guitar skills through a classic method, including first-position notes and scales, root chords, and accompaniment patterns while developing solo and ensemble skills. Recommended materials: Classic Guitar.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 126   Guitar Class II (1)

Second enrollment of MUS 125.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 127   Guitar Class III (1)

Third enrollment of MUS 125.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 128   Guitar Class IV (1)

Fourth enrollment of MUS 125.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 129   Percussion Class I (1)

Open to students with little or no previous formal training. Note-reading and basic percussion playing techniques for snare drum, timpani, xylophone/marimba, orchestral percussion instruments, drum set, and Latin percussion instruments (bongos, congas, timbales, etc.) will be included. Selected works for each instrument will be studied.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 130   Percussion Class II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 129

Open to students with little or no previous formal training. Note-reading and basic percussion playing techniques for snare drum, timpani, xylophone/marimba, orchestral percussion instruments, drum set, and Latin percussion instruments (bongos, congas, timbales, etc.) will be included. Selected works for each instrument will be studied.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 131   Music Theory I (3)

Prerequisites: MUS 101 or instructor permission

Corequisites: MUS 133

Study of basic rhythm, melody, principal triads and inversions, dominant seventh chords, cadences, non-harmonic tones, part-writing, and keyboard harmony.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 132   Music Theory II (3)

Prerequisites: MUS 131

Corequisites: MUS 134

Continuation of MUS 131 including secondary triads, seventh chords, secondary dominants, elementary modulation, figured bass, and keyboard harmony.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 133   Ear Training and Sightsinging I (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 101 or Music Assessment Test

Corequisites: MUS 131

Study of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation in major and minor scales and sightsinging in treble and bass clefs.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 134   Ear Training and Sightsinging II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 133

Corequisites: MUS 132

Continuation of MUS 133 involving more complex rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation and sightsinging.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 135   Women's Chorale I (1)

Treble voiced choral ensemble; students work on music culminating in public performance. Not limited to women but is only for singers with treble voices.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 136   Women's Chorale II (1)

Second enrollment of MUS 135.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 137   Women's Chorale III (1)

Third enrollment of MUS 135.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 138   Women's Chorale IV (1)

Fourth enrollment of MUS 135.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 139   Percussion Class III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 129

Third semester of percussion class.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 140   Percussion Class IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 139

Fourth semester of Percussion Class.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 141   Show Choir I (1)

Prerequisites: Audition

Select choral ensemble presenting choreographed numbers from musical theatre and contemporary popular music.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 142   Show Choir II (1)

Prerequisites: Audition

Second enrollment of MUS 141.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 143   Show Choir III (1)

Prerequisites: Audition

Third enrollment of MUS 141.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 144   Show Choir IV (1)

Prerequisites: Audition

Fourth enrollment of MUS 141.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 145   Jazz Band I (1)

Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102B – Music Performance – Band

Course Type(s):

MUS 146   Jazz Band II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 145

Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102B – Music Performance – Band

Course Type(s):

MUS 147   Jazz Band III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 146

Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102B – Music Performance – Band

Course Type(s):

MUS 148   Jazz Band IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 147

Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 162   English/Italian Diction (1)

Basic study of International Phonetic Alphabet and comprehensive study of rules, phonetics, and techniques of English and Italian diction in performance.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 163   German/French Diction (1)

Basic study of International Phonetic Alphabet and comprehensive study of rules, phonetics, and techniques of German and French diction in performance.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 164   Jazz Improvisation (2)

Prerequisites: MUS 101 or instructor permission

Explores all aspects of improvisation from beginning to intermediate level. Includes various playing techniques and application of basic theory. Previous playing experience required. Must supply own instrument.

Course Type(s):

MUS 165   Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I (1)

Prerequisites: Audition

Performance class; students study music and performance techniques through rehearsals culminating in public performances. Must supply own instrument.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 166   Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 165

Second enrollment of MUS 165.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 167   Instrumental Chamber Ensemble III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 166

Third enrollment of MUS 165.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 175   Concert Band I (1)

Students study music techniques through rehearsals culminating in public performances. Must supply own instrument.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102B – Music Performance – Band

Course Type(s):

MUS 176   Concert Band II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 175

Second enrollment of MUS 175.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102B – Music Performance – Band

Course Type(s):

MUS 177   Concert Band III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 176

Third enrollment of MUS 175.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102B – Music Performance – Band

Course Type(s):

MUS 178   Concert Band IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 177

Fourth enrollment of MUS 175.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 185   Orchestra I (1)

Prerequisites: Must be able to read music and be proficient on an orchestral instrument.

Preparation and performance techniques through the study of orchestral repertoire with emphasis on rehearsal disciplines and musical interpretations. Final performance at end of the semester. Enrollment subject to instrumentation.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102O – Music Performance – Orchestra

Course Type(s):

MUS 186   Orchestra II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 185

Second enrollment of MUS 185.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102O – Music Performance – Orchestra

Course Type(s):

MUS 187   Orchestra III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 186

Third enrollment of MUS 185.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PERF 102O – Music Performance – Orchestra

Course Type(s):

MUS 188   Orchestra IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 187

Continuation of MUS 185.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):

MUS 195   Wind Ensemble I (1)

Prerequisites: Audition with instructor permission

Corequisites: Concert Band

A select 12-20 piece ensemble; students prepare music culminating in public performance.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 196   Wind Ensemble II (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 195

Corequisites: Concert Band

Second Enrollment of MUS 195.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 197   Wind Ensemble III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 196

Corequisites: Concert Band

Third enrollment of MUS 195.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 198   Wind Ensemble IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 197

Corequisites: Concert Band

Fourth enrollment of MUS 195.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 210   Music Typography (2)

Prerequisites: MUS 101

Introduction to the art of music notation using notation software.

Course Type(s):

MUS 219   Piano Proficiency III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 120 or Piano Skills Exam

Intermediate level piano class for music majors who possess a knowledge of all basic rudiments.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 220   Piano Proficiency IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 219 or Piano Skills Exam

Continuation of MUS 219 to prepare music majors for piano proficiency exam.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 225   Elements of Conducting (3)

Prerequisites: MUS 101 or MUS 131 or MUS 132 or MUS 281 or MUS 282

Introduction to baton techniques and elements of interpretation in conducting choral and instrumental music.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 229   Musical Theatre History up to 1943 (3)

Study of American musical theatre from its origins through Rodgers & Hammerstein. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 113.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 230   Musical Theatre History since 1943 (3)

Study of American musical theatre from Rodgers & Hammerstein to the present. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 114.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 231   Music History I (3)

Survey of development of Western music from the ancient Greeks through the Baroque period. More in-depth coverage of art music than MUS 111.  Offered in Fall only.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 103 – Music History I

Course Type(s):

MUS 232   Music History II (3)

Corequisites: MUS 231 (recommended but not required)

Continuation of MUS 231. Survey of music from 1600-1827.  Offered in Spring only.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 104 – Music History II

Course Type(s):

MUS 234   Jazz History (3)

Explores earliest origins of Jazz from Creole roots in Louisiana, big band, swing, cool jazz, bebop, avant-garde, Latin jazz, and fusion. For students planning to major in music. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 112.  

Course Type(s):

MUS 235   Music in the Americas (3)

Survey of music cultures found in the Americas focusing on the imported and indigenous music along with select music such as African-American music and Latin-American music.  Appropriate for general students and music students.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 250   Music Audio Production I (3)

Basic background for working principles of audio and audio production in the music industry. Introduction to basic audio production techniques and theory. Topics include: microphones, speakers, mixing console operation, and audio editing. Students will complete projects independently and in small groups.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 251   Music Audio Production II (3)

Prerequisites: MUS 250

Expands on recording curriculum explored in Audio 1 by increased focus on fundamentals and stereo recording. Concentration is on multi-track recording and in-depth use of Digital Audio Workstation software.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

THE 259   Music Theatre Workshop I (1)

This course will provide the student with the skills needed to successfully learn and perform in a musical theatre setting. The areas to be covered include acting, movement, musicianship, artistic interpretation, and role preparation. Technique will be discussed as necessary, but that is mainly reserved for students' primary voice teacher. Offered in Spring only.  

Course Type(s):

MUS 259   Music Theatre Workshop I (1)

This course will provide the student with the skills needed to successfully learn and perform in a musical theatre setting. The areas to be covered include acting, movement, musicianship, artistic interpretation, and role preparation. Technique will be discussed as necessary, but that is mainly reserved for students' primary voice teacher. Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

THE 260   Music Theatre Workshop II (1)

Prerequisites: Take either THE or MUS 259

As a continuation of MUS/THE 259, this course will provide the student with the more advanced skills needed to successfully learn and perform in a musical theatre setting. The areas to be covered include acting, movement, musicianship, artistic interpretation, and role preparation. Technique will be discussed as necessary, but that is mainly reserved for students' primary voice teacher. Spring semester only. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 260   Music Theatre Workshop II (1)

Prerequisites: Take either THE or MUS 259

As a continuation of MUS/THE 259, this course will provide the student with the more advanced skills needed to successfully learn and perform in a musical theatre setting. The areas to be covered include acting, movement, musicianship, artistic interpretation, and role preparation. Technique will be discussed as necessary, but that is mainly reserved for students' primary voice teacher. Spring semester only. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 261   Music Business (3)

This course presents a broad overview of the music industry, and explains how its various segments operate on a day-to-day basis: where monies are generated, who the key players are, how deals are made and broken, how to protect your interests, and new developments in digital technology that are changing the way that music is marketed, promoted, distributed, and heard.

Course Type(s):

MUS 264   Jazz Improvisation II (2)

Prerequisites: MUS 164

Continuation of concepts and techniques learned in Jazz Improvisation I. Explore stylistic trends and developments of jazz improvisation.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 270   Musical Theatre Practicum (1-3)

A performing ensemble workshop emphasizing individualized training and performance of musical theatre literature. Musical coaching/rehearsal, stage movement, character development, and technical stage training may be included.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 281   Music Theory III (3)

Prerequisites: MUS 132

Corequisites: MUS 283

Continuation of MUS 132. Including secondary functions 1 and 2, modulations, Binary and Ternary Form.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 282   Music Theory IV (3)

Prerequisites: MUS 281

Corequisites: MUS 284

Continuation of MUS 281.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 283   Ear Training and Sightsinging III (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 134

Corequisites: MUS 281

Continuation of MUS 134.  Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 284   Ear Training and Sightsinging IV (1)

Prerequisites: MUS 283

Corequisites: MUS 282

Continuation of MUS 283.  Offered in Spring only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 285   Woodwind Methods (2)

Prepare to teach woodwind instruments to elementary and middle school level students.  Techniques for successful beginning woodwind instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials.  Students' teaching and playing competencies will be centered on the flute, clarinet, and saxophone.  Students will also become familiar with the oboe and bassoon.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 286   Brass Methods (2)

Prepare to teach brass instruments to elementary and middle school level students.  Techniques for successful beginning brass instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials.  Students' teaching and playing competencies will be on the trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 287   String Methods (2)

Prepare to teach string instruments to elementary and middle school level students.  Techniques for successful beginning string instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials.  Students' teaching and playing competencies will be on the violin, viola, cello and bass.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 288   Percussion Methods (2)

Prepare to teach the major instruments found in the percussion family to elementary and middle school level students.  Techniques for successful beginning percussion instruction and performance are studied, along with instructional planning, procedures, and resource materials.  Students' teaching and playing competencies will be on the major instruments found in the percussion family.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

Course Type(s):

MUS 295   Opera Theatre Workshop (1)

Prerequisites: Instructor permission

This course will provide the student with the skills needed to successfully learn and perform in an operatic setting. The areas to be covered include acting, movement, musicianship, artistic interpretation, and role preparation. Technique will be discussed as necessary, but that is mainly reserved for students' primary voice teacher. Offered in Fall only.

Course Type(s):

MUS 299   Sophomore Recital (0)

Prerequisites: Completion of at least three (3) semesters of applied instrumental or vocal instruction (e.g. MUS 154).

Solo presentation (with accompaniment) in a recital-type setting of at least 30 minutes.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Course Type(s):