Full Catalog - Wayne State College

Music 125MUS 402 History and Literature of Music II (3) Music of thenineteenth and twentieth centuries. Romanticism, Nationalism,Impressionism, Modernism, and postmodern musicaltechniques and styles. Analysis of the music of the mostinfluential composers.MUS 403 Instrument Repair (1) A laboratory course coveringminor repair and techniques on brass and woodwind instruments.(2 hours laboratory)MUS 405 Double Reed Making (2) A laboratory course coveringthe construction and adjustment of oboe and bassoonreeds.MUS 410 Introduction to Performing Arts Management (3)An overview of the field of performing arts management.This course will provide a basic understanding of the roleof a performing arts administrator through readings, classdiscussion, research projects, and class presentations. Topicssuch as career options, types of performing arts organizations,and current issues in performing arts managementwill be discussed. Students will also reflect upon theircareer goals and begin working on interview, resume andprofessionalism skills.MUS 421 Jazz Ensemble Techniques (1) Co-requisite: MUS138 or 147. Instruction in the function and goals of a jazzensemble program, including experience in jazz styles, history,improvisation, and curriculum design.MUS 422 Marching Band Techniques (1) Prerequisite: 2semesters of MUS 142. Co-requisite: MUS 142. Instructionin the function and goals of a marching band program aswell as practical experience in organization, show design,music selection, and drill design.MUS 423 Vocal Pedagogy and Literature (2) Prerequisite:MUS 150. The study of teaching voice.MUS 424 Keyboard Pedagogy and Literature (2)The studyof teaching keyboard, with primary focus on methods andmaterials for teaching beginning to intermediate students.MUS 425 String Pedagogy and Literature (2) The study ofteaching techniques and solo literature for string instruments.MUS 426 Brass Pedagogy and Literature (2) The study ofteaching techniques and solo literature for brass instruments.MUS 427 Woodwind Pedagogy and Literature (2) The studyof teaching techniques and solo literature for woodwindinstruments.MUS 444/544 Topics in Music Pedagogy and Literature (2)The study of teaching techniques and literature in instrumentaland vocal performance. The performance area willdepend on needs and interests of students and will be in oneof the following areas: voice, keyboard, woodwinds, brass,percussion or strings. May be repeated for up to six hourscredit with no content duplication.MUS 454 Senior Recital (1) The presentation of a 30-minutesenior recital in a student’s primary performance medium.The student will enroll for this class instead of private appliedlessons during the term in which the senior recital isgiven. The course may not be repeated for credit.Eligible seniors may enroll in 500 level graduate courses.Graduate CoursesMUS 503 Music of the Baroque and Classical Periods (3)Music of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and early nineteenthcenturies. Emphasis on J. S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart, andBeethoven, and on the development of the various vocal andinstrumental forms of these periods.MUS 505 Music of the 20th Century (3) A study of music ofthe 20th Century. Representative works of chamber music,vocal, instrumental, opera, symphony, and non-traditionalforms.MUS 515 Choral Literature and Materials (3) A survey of literatureand materials for choirs and vocal ensembles.MUS 516 Instrumental Literature and Materials (3) A surveyof literature and materials for instrumental ensembles andbands and orchestras.MUS 524 Piano Pedagogy (3) The study of teaching techniquesand solo literature for the piano.MUS 544 Topics in Music Pedagogy and Literature (2) SeeMUS 444.MUS 601 Advanced Choral Conducting (3) Advanced studyof techniques required for conducting vocal ensembles andchoirs. Includes rehearsal management and music interpretation.MUS 602 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (3) Advancedstudy of techniques required for conducting instrumentalensembles and bands and orchestras. Includes rehearsalmanagement and musical interpretation.Applied MusicMUS 651 Organ (2)MUS 653 Piano (2)MUS 655 Voice (2)MUS 657 Brass (2)MUS 659 Woodwind (2)MUS 661 Strings (2)MUS 663 Percussion (2)MUS 665 Master’s Recital (2) The recital will consist of at least60 minutes of music.