2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

MUS 2292 Diction for Singers2 credits: 2 hours lecturePrerequisites: MUS 1033 and MUS 1091Introductory course for the singer dealing with thepronunciation of Italian, French, and German.MUS 3133 Basic Musicianship3 credits: 3 hours lectureProvides the basic components and fundamentals ofmusic to the student with a limited musicalbackground.MUS 3273 Acting in Musical Theatre III3 hours credit, 3 hours lecture/labPrerequisites: MUS 2263 Acting in Musical Theatre IIThis course is designed to help the student actor beginher/his career in theatre. The course will explorevarious audition techniques and will culminate withthe student having developed a marketable packagewith which to enter into graduate school or go directlyinto the world of commercial theatre. This course willalso include advanced scene study.MUS 3333 History of the American Broadway Musical3 credit hours; 3 hours lectureThis course is designed to give students a broadoverview of the historical development of the Americanmusical theatre, from its beginnings to the present time,and knowledge of the composers, lyricists, directors,choreographers, and producers who were important inits development.MUS 3413 Analysis and Music Literature3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MUS 1033A survey of music literature from the major historicalperiods including the analysis of harmonic structureand form of representative musical examples, and adiscussion of musical elements and vocabulary.MUS 3431 Instrumental Ensemble1 credit: 2 hours laboratoryKeyboard, string, or band instruments. Trios, quartets,etc. Study of standard literature. May be repeated.MUS 3441 Woodwind Class1 credit: 2 hours lectureA study of the instruments of the woodwind family.Development of basic techniques for a comprehensiveteaching knowledge.MUS 3481 Brass Class1 credit: 2 hours lectureA study of the instruments of the brass family.Development of basic techniques for a comprehensiveteaching knowledge.MUS 3491 Percussion Class1 credit: 2 hours lectureA study of the instruments of the percussion family.Development of basic techniques for a comprehensiveteaching knowledge.MUS 3501 String Class1 credit: 2 hours lectureA study of the instruments of the string family.Development of basic techniques for a comprehensiveteaching knowledge.MUS 3511 Chamber Choir1 credit: 3 hours laboratoryCorequisite: Concert ChoirSelect ensemble which performs works suitable for a12- to 20-voice mixed chorus.MUS 3563 History of Music I3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MUS 1033History of music, for music majors and minors, fromthe Ancient World to the Baroque.MUS 3573 History of Music II3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MUS 1033History of music for music majors and minors, fromearly 18th century to the present.MUS 3583 Elementary Music Methods3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MUS 1033NOTE: Open to music majors only.Theory, application, and contemporary materials andmethods in general music for K-6 in the public schools.Emphasizes the professional musician’s role as musicspecialist or music coordinator.MUS 3591 Jazz Ensemble1 credit: 3 hours laboratoryNOTE: Membership is by audition or interview. May berepeated.The study and performance of jazz forms fromDixieland to fusion through the utilization oftraditional big band instrumentation.MUS 428V Music Theatre WorkshopVariable CreditPrerequisite: Audition for performing roles.NOTE: May be taken for a maximum of 2 hours persemester. May be repeated.Course designed to give students experience in thetechniques of acting, dancing, singing, set design andconstruction, lighting, costuming, and makeup whileinvolved in a major theatre production.MUS 4613 Secondary Instrumental Music Methods3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: MUS 1033Curriculum, rehearsal procedures, administration,public relations, marching band techniques, junior andsenior high school band methods.MUS 4632 Piano Pedagogy2 credits: 2 hours lecturePrerequisite: MUS 1033An examination of current methods, techniques, andliterature for private piano instruction.196Course Descriptions