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Music Courses

Individual instruction on the instruments listed. Music majors must enroll in the 2-credit hour option, and non-music majors should enroll in the 1-credit hour option. Non-music majors must receive the consent of the Instructor before enrolling. Musical repertoire to be determined by the Instructor to meet the individual needs of the student. Performance in live performances and a performance final exam are required.

Applied Music Courses

All music majors should enroll in private lessons for 2 credit hours in their principal area (one hour lesson each week) and 1-hour credit in a secondary area (Piano class or one-half hour lesson each week). If the principal area is not piano, then the secondary area of study should be piano. Nonmusic majors may take applied lessons as an elective by audition and consent of instructor. All applied students will be required to perform in juries at semester’s end. All applied students must have the required prerequisite and be advised by the appropriate instructor before enrolling.

Instrument

Principal Instrument/Elective. 2 credit hours. 16 lab hours.

Secondary Instrument/Elective. 1-hour credit. 8 lab hours.

Guitar

MUAP 1261, 1262, 2261, 2262

MUAP 1161, 1162, 2161, 2162

Bass Guitar

MUAP 1213, 1214, 2213, 2214

MUAP 1113, 1114, 2113, 2114

Piano

MUAP 1269, 1270, 2269, 2270

MUAP 1169, 1170, 2169, 2170

Voice

MUAP 1281, 1282, 2281, 2282

MUAP 1181, 1182, 2181, 2182

Trumpet

MUAP 1237, 1238, 2237, 2238

MUAP 1137, 1138, 2137, 2138

Trombone

MUAP 1245, 1246, 2245, 2246

MUAP 1145, 1146, 2145, 2146

Horn

MUAP 1241, 1242, 2241, 2242

MUAP 1141, 1142, 2141, 2142

Euphonium/Baritone

MUAP 1249, 1250, 2249, 2250

MUAP 1149, 1150, 2149, 2150

Tuba

MUAP 1253, 1254, 2253, 2254

MUAP 1153, 1154, 2153, 2154

Saxophone

MUAP 1233, 1234, 2233, 2234

MUAP 1133, 1134, 2133, 2134

Clarinet

MUAP 1229, 1230, 2229, 2230

MUAP 1129, 1130, 2129, 2130

Flute

MUAP 1217, 1218, 2217, 2218

MUAP 1117, 1118, 2117, 2118

Percussion

MUAP 1257, 1258, 2257, 2258

MUAP 1157, 1158, 2157, 2158

Strings

MUAP 1201, 1202, 2101, 2102

MUAP 1101, 1102, 2101, 2102

Organ

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MUAP 1167, 1168, 2167, 2168

Applied Guitar

Fundamentals of classic guitar playing with emphasis on development of right-hand and left-hand technique. The instructor will select repertoire from composers such as Sor, Tarrega, Giuliani, Carcassi and others to meet the individual needs of the student. Prerequisite: MUSI 1192 or by audition and consent of instructor. Lab fee.

MUAP 2261 | Private Guitar III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Guitar

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2262 | Private Guitar IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Guitar

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

Applied Piano

The development of essential skills of piano playing. Materials will be selected from composers represented in various time periods to meet the needs of the individual student. Prerequisite: MUSI 2182 or by audition and consent of instructor. Lab fee.

MUAP 1269 | Private Piano I

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Piano

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 1170 | Private Piano II

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Piano

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 1270 | Private Piano II

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Piano

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2169 | Private Piano III

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Piano

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2170 | Private Piano IV

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Piano

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2269 | Private Piano III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Piano

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2270 | Private Piano IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Piano

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

Applied Voice

Fundamentals of voice, with added instruction in correct posture, breathing, tone production, and placement. Fundamentals of English, Italian, German, and French diction through repertoire selected by the instructor to meet the needs of the individual student. Prerequisite: MUSI 1183 or by audition and consent of instructor. Lab fee.

MUAP 1181 | Private Voice I

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 1281 | Private Voice I

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 1182 | Private Voice II

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 1282 | Private Voice II

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2181 | Private Voice III

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2182 | Private Voice IV

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2281 | Private Voice III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2282 | Private Voice IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Voice

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

Applied Band Instruments

Individual instruction on trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, euphonium, saxophone, clarinet and flute. Repertoire to be determined by instructor to meet the individual needs of 263 Return to Table of Contents the student. Prerequisite: previous orchestra or band experiences or by audition and consent of the instructor. Lab fee.

MUAP 2137 | Private Trumpet III

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Trumpet

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2138 | Private Trumpet IV

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Trumpet

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2237 | Private Trumpet III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Trumpet

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2238 | Private Trumpet IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Trumpet

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2153 | Private Tuba III

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Tuba

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2154 | Private Tuba IV

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Tuba

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2157 | Private Percussion III

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Percussion

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2158 | Private Percussion IV

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 8

Contact Hours: 8

Description: Secondary Instrument/Elective - Percussion

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2257 | Private Percussion III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Percussion

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2258 | Private Percussion IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Percussion

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2217 | Private Flute III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Flute

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2218 | Private Flute IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Flute

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2233 | Private Saxophone III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Saxophone

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2234 | Private Saxophone IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Saxophone

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2249 | Private Baritone III

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Euphonium

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education

MUAP 2250 | Private Baritone IV

Credit Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 16

Contact Hours: 16

Description: Principal Instrument/Elective - Euphonium

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

School: School of Arts & Education