All students enrolled in a Major applied music course are required to perform on at least one Student Performance Hour and to perform before a faculty jury as part of the final grade.

Secondary private instruction is for non-music majors, or for music majors studying an instrument other than their primary performing medium, or enrolled in a concentration not requiring a recital. Major private instruction is for music majors studying their primary performance instrument. Performance achievement expectations are higher for major instruction than for secondary instruction. Major private instruction requires audition and Permission of Instructor.

0111 MUSIC SEMINAR  (0 hours)
A practical study of music through observation and participation. (S/U grading)

0390 HALF RECITAL  (0 hours)
A performance through which the student demonstrates in a public setting technical proficiency and mastery of performance practice, stylistic interpretation and artistic sensitivity in his or her primary performance medium. Practical aspects of the course include selecting dates for the hearing and the performance, assembling and preparing program materials, program printing, public announcements, and other logistical preparations. Student will present a program of approximately 20-30 minutes in length. Prerequisites: MUS 1512, MUS 1517, MUS 2136, MUS 3713, Junior standing, and successful completion of the Sophomore Performance Review. (S-U grading).

0391 RECITAL  (0 hours)
A capstone experience in performance through which the student demonstrates in a public setting technical proficiency and mastery of performance practice, stylistic interpretation and artistic sensitivity in his or her primary performance medium. Practical aspects of the course include selecting dates for the hearing and the performance, assembling and preparing program materials, program printing, public announcements, and other logistical preparations. Student will present a program of 50-60 minutes. Prerequisites: MUS 2522, MUS 2526, MUS 2138, MUS 3714, MUS 0390, and Senior standing. (S-U grading).

0392 RECITAL: SACRED MUSIC (0 hours)
A capstone experience in Sacred Music performance through which the student demonstrates in a public setting technical proficiency and mastery of performance practice, stylistic interpretation and artistic sensitivity in at least two performance media, typically organ, voice, and/or choral conducting.. Practical aspects of the course include selecting dates for the hearing and the performance, assembling and preparing program materials, program printing, public announcements, and other logistical preparations. Student will present a program of 50-60 minutes. Prerequisites: MUS 2522, MUS 2526, MUS 2138, MUS 3714, MUS 0390, and Senior standing. (S-U grading).

2130 SECONDARY PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION   (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of piano performance. Prerequisite: MUS 2138.

2131 MAJOR PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION   (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of piano performance.

2132 MAJOR PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION   (2 hours)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of piano performance.

2133 ACCOMPANYING TECHNIQUES   (1 hour)
Study and practice in the specialized techniques of piano accompaniment for soloists and ensembles. May be repeated for credit for up to 3 semester hours.

2134 CLASS PIANO FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS   (1 hour)
A laboratory introduction to piano and exposure to basic music fundamentals and keyboard materials for beginning pianist.

2135 CLASS PIANO I   (1 hour)
Laboratory instruction at the beginning level offered as preparation for piano proficiency. Corequisite: MUS 1511.

2136 CLASS PIANO II   (1 hour)
Laboratory instruction continuing at the beginning level and entering the intermediate level offered as preparation for piano proficiency. Corequisite: MUS 1512.

2137 CLASS PIANO III   (1 hour)
Laboratory instruction continuing at the intermediate level offered as preparation for piano proficiency. Corequisite: MUS 2521.

2138 CLASS PIANO IV   (1 hour)
Laboratory instruction at the advanced level offered as preparation for meeting piano proficiency. Satisfactory completion of this course will meet the piano proficiency requirement. Corequisite: MUS 2522.

2140 SECONDARY PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTION   (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of vocal production and performance. Prerequisite: MUS 2145.

2141 MAJOR PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTION   (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of vocal production and performance. Prerequisite: MUS 2145.

2142 MAJOR PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTION   (2 hours)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of vocal production and performance. Prerequisite: MUS 2145.

2145 CLASS VOICE (MUSIC & MUSICAL THEATRE MAJORS)   (1 hour)
The study of the basic techniques of singing.

2146 CLASS VOICE (NON-MUSIC MAJORS)   (1 hour)
The study of vocal production open to all students interested in learning to sing.

2150 SECONDARY PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON A STRINGED INSTRUMENT (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and playing techniques of a stringed instrument, including guitar and electric bass.

2151 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON A STRINGED INSTRUMENT  (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and playing techniques of a stringed instrument, including guitar and electric bass.

2152 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON A STRINGED INSTRUMENT   (2 hours)
Individual instruction in the literature and playing techniques of a stringed instrument, including guitar and electric bass.

2157 CLASS GUITAR   (1 hour)
A study, with practical application, of the basic techniques of guitar playing at the beginning level.

2160 SECONDARY PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON AWOODWIND INSTRUMENT   (1 hour)
Private instruction of the literature and playing techniques of an instrument of the woodwind family.

2161 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON AWOODWIND INSTRUMENT   (1 hour)
Private instruction of the literature and playing techniques of an instrument of the woodwind family.

2162 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON A WOODWIND INSTRUMENT   (2 hours)
Private instruction of the literature and playing techniques of an instrument of the woodwind family.

2170 SECONDARY PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON A BRASS INSTRUMENT   (1 hour)
Private instruction of the literature and playing techniques of an instrument of the brass family.

2171 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON A BRASS INSTRUMENT   (1 hour)
Private instruction of the literature and playing techniques of an instrument of the brass family.

2172 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON A BRASS INSTRUMENT
(2 hours)
Private instruction of the literature and playing techniques of an instrument of the brass family.

2180 SECONDARY PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS   (1 hour)
Private instruction on the literature and playing techniques of instruments of the percussion family.

2181 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS   (1 hour)
Private instruction on the literature and playing techniques of instruments of the percussion family.

2182 MAJOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ON PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS   (2 hours)
Private instruction on the literature and playing techniques of instruments of the percussion family.

2190 SECONDARY PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION   (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of organ performance. Prerequisite: MUS 2138 or equivalent proficiency.

2191 MAJOR PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION   (1 hour)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of organ performance. Prerequisite: MUS 2138 or equivalent proficiency.

2192 MAJOR PRIVATE ORGAN INSTRUCTION   (2 hours)
Individual instruction in the literature and techniques of organ performance. Prerequisite: MUS 2138 or equivalent proficiency.

3732 CHORAL CONDUCTING (2 hour)
A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basics of choral conducting and practice the techniques of conducting with musical examples provided in the text. Learning activities will include Performing Arts 117 class discussion, observation, performance attendance, and conducting various ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 2521.

3733 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING AND ARRANGING  (2 hours)
A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basics of conducting and arranging for instrumental ensembles. Skills will be developed through observations, practice exercises, and in real life applications with musical examples provided in the text. Prerequisites: MUS 3732.