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MUSA 105I Elective or Secondary Instrumental Lesson

.5-1 credit hou

Private study on any instrument, including piano, brass, strings, woodwinds, percussion, and guitar. Classical, jazz, pop, and other genres can be studied, at the discretion of the teacher and student. May count towards degree requirements for some music majors and minor, if taken on a secondary instrument. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 105V Elective or Secondary Vocal Lesson

.5-1 credit hou

Applied study of voice in a one-on-one private lesson format. Classical, jazz, pop, and other genres can be studied, at the discretion of the teacher and student. May count towards degree requirements for some music majors and minor, if taken as a secondary area. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 115 Master Chorus

0-1 credit hour

Master chorus is composed of members of the community and open to all university students, faculty, staff, and alumni singers. This chorus performs a choral masterwork each spring in collaboration with the Symphony Orchestra.

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MUSA 125C Concert Choir

0-2 credit hour

Concert Choir performs music from the Baroque to the Contemporary that is both sacred and secular. Classical music, folk songs, and music of living composers is included in the ensemble鈥檚 diverse repertoire. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: audition.

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MUSA 125O Opera Workshop

1 credit hour

The purpose of this course is to provide intensive training in the musical, linguistic and theatrical aspects of opera production. A workshop-based ensemble in which students prepare and present scenes from complete works of traditional and contemporary operatic literature culminates in a semi-staged public performance.

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MUSA 125T Music Theater

.5-1 credit hou

Membership is open to all students interested in the production aspects of theatre. This organization offers one major presentation each spring. Works performed include Broadway musicals, light opera, music reviews, and an occasional opera. Orchestra accompaniment generally is used, and productions are completely staged, choreographed, costumed, and lighted. Prerequisite: chorus members and leading roles are selected by audition.

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MUSA 135A Chamber Singers

0-1 credit hour

This small ensemble sings flexible repertoire ranging from Renaissance madrigals and motets through contemporary a cappella and vocal jazz settings. Prerequisite: audition and concurrent enrollment in Concert Choir or Chorale.

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MUSA 135B Chorale

0-2 credit hour

A chorus of men's and/or women's voices using a variety of sacred and secular literature that is appropriate to members' skill level. Students learn proper tone production and sight-reading skills and experience rehearsal techniques that will prepare them for Concert Choir and/or singing beyond graduation. Prerequisite: instructor's permission at the beginning of each semester.

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MUSA 135J Vocal Jazz Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

A vocal ensemble and rhythm section specializing in the preparation, study, and performance of vocal jazz. Performances are usually for university events and some off-campus concerts. Vocalists will learn to improvise and sing with style and tone appropriate to the idiom. Rhythm section players will learn how to effectively accompany, improvise, and play as a trio. Prerequisite: audition, instructor's permission, and concurrently enrolled in major ensembles.

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MUSA 145B Wind Ensemble

0-2 credit hour

The Wind Ensemble is open to students of all majors, and presents multiple concerts a semester. Traditional band pieces, chamber wind music, modern wind ensemble music, and pops are all included in the ensemble鈥檚 diverse repertoire.

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MUSA 145D Drumline & Percussion Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

This ensemble will rehearse in a variety of formats, including drumline, mallet ensemble, and percussion ensemble, depending on the interest and needs of students. Student leaders will assist in running the Drumline and supporting Football games and other campus events. Open to students of all majors.

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MUSA 145J Jazz Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

The Jazz Ensemble is open to students of all majors and performs a variety of jazz and contemporary styles. Performances are usually for school events and some off-campus concerts. Corequisite: members who are music majors must also be enrolled in the Symphonic Band.

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MUSA 145K Keyboard Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

Open to any piano student, regardless of major. The repertoire includes all styles, with emphasis on pieces composed for multiple keyboards. Participants share in performance opportunities. For music majors who are not vocal students or do not play band or orchestral instruments, the course will satisfy the "major ensemble" requirement. Prerequisite: audition or instructor's permission.

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MUSA 155 Symphony Orchestra

0-2 credit hour

The symphony orchestra performs music by the master composers of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. Concertos featuring student soloists are part of the annual repertoire. Community and faculty musicians combine with university students to form this ensemble. Performances include fall and spring concerts, and include collaborative concerts with university choirs. Strings have an additional rehearsal, indicated as the 鈥渙rchestra lab鈥�.

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MUSA 165 Chamber Music

0-1 credit hour

A variety of small chamber groups organized to meet the interests of instrumental and vocal music students who desire to perform literature for the chamber ensemble. Small chamber groups will be organized by experience and performance ability. Combinations can include, but are not limited to: string quartet, brass quartet, woodwind quintet, percussion ensemble, and piano trio.

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MUSA 165W Worship Ensemble

0-2 credit hour

An ensemble to give students practical experience in how to prepare and lead worship in various settings. Students will practice different styles of worship music and other components used in Christian worship services, and will actively lead worship in Chapel and other services. A diverse approach to worship music will be presented.

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MUSA 205I Applied Instrumental Lesson & Studio

.5-1 credit hou

Applied lessons for music majors and minors. Private study on any instruments, including piano, brass, woodwinds, percussion and guitar. Classical, jazz, pop, and other genres are studied, at the discretion of the teacher and student. Studio Class participation, individual lessons, Students in Recital performances and attendance, juries, and concert attendance are all required as a part of this course. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 205V Applied Vocal Lesson & Studio

.5-1 credit hou

Applied lessons for music majors and minors. Study of proper voice production, with emphasis on posture, breathing, and resonance. Repertoires of classical, contemporary, and musical theater traditions are encountered, at the discretion of the teacher and student. Studio Class participation, individual lessons, Students in Recital performances and attendance, juries, and concert attendance are all required as a part of this course. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 285 Selected Topics

1-3 credit hour

A variety of topics may be offered that reflect the interests of faculty, visiting professors, and students.

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MUSA 295 Individualized Study

1-3 credit hour

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.

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MUSA 305C Applied Composition Lesson

.5-1 credit hou

Private study in composition, as part of any degree program or elective study. By permission of the instructor. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 305D Applied Conducting Lesson

.5-1 credit hou

Private study in conducting, as part of any degree program or elective study. By permission of the instructor. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 305I Elective or Secondary Instrumental Lesson

.5-1 credit hou

Private study on any instrument, including piano, brass, strings, woodwinds, percussion, and guitar. Classical, jazz, pop, and other genres can be studied, at the discretion of the teacher and student. May count towards degree requirements for some music majors and minor, if taken on a secondary instrument. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 305R Applied Lessons for Recording and Production

.5-1 credit hou

Private study in recording and production, as part of any degree program or elective study. By permission of the instructor. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 305V Elective or Secondary Vocal Lesson

.5-1 credit hou

Applied study of voice in a one-on-one private lesson format. Classical, jazz, pop, and other genres can be studied, at the discretion of the teacher and student. May count towards degree requirements for some music majors and minor, if taken as a secondary area. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 315 Master Chorus

0-1 credit hour

Master chorus is composed of members of the community and open to all university students, faculty, staff, and alumni singers. This chorus performs a choral masterwork each spring in collaboration with the Symphony Orchestra.

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MUSA 325C Concert Choir

0-2 credit hour

Concert Choir performs music from the Baroque to the Contemporary that is both sacred and secular. Classical music, folk songs, and music of living composers is included in the ensemble鈥檚 diverse repertoire. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: audition.

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MUSA 325O Opera Workshop

1 credit hour

The purpose of this course is to provide intensive training in the musical, linguistic and theatrical aspects of opera production. A workshop-based ensemble in which students prepare and present scenes from complete works of traditional and contemporary operatic literature culminates in a semi-staged public performance.

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MUSA 325T Music Theatre

.5-1 credit hou

Membership is open to all students interested in the production aspects of theatre. This organization offers one major presentation each spring. Works performed include Broadway musicals, light opera, music reviews, and an occasional opera. Orchestra accompaniment generally is used, and productions are completely staged, choreographed, costumed, and lighted. Prerequisite: chorus members and leading roles are selected by audition.

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MUSA 335A Chamber Singers

0-1 credit hour

This small ensemble sings flexible repertoire ranging from Renaissance madrigals and motets through contemporary a cappella and vocal jazz settings. Prerequisite: audition and concurrent enrollment in Concert Choir or Chorale.

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MUSA 335B Chorale

0-2 credit hour

A chorus of men's and/or women's voices using a variety of sacred and secular literature that is appropriate to members' skill level. Students learn proper tone production and sight-reading skills and experience rehearsal techniques that will prepare them for Concert Choir and/or singing beyond graduation. This class meets twice a week. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: instructor's permission at the beginning of each semester.

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MUSA 335J Vocal Jazz Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

A vocal ensemble and rhythm section specializing in the preparation, study, and performance of vocal jazz. Performances are usually for university events and some off-campus concerts. Vocalists will learn to improvise and sing with style and tone appropriate to the idiom. Rhythm section players will learn how to effectively accompany, improvise, and play as a trio. Prerequisite: audition, instructor's permission, and concurrently enrolled in major ensembles.

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MUSA 345B Wind Ensemble

0-2 credit hour

The Wind Ensemble is open to students of all majors, and presents multiple concerts a semester. Traditional band pieces, chamber wind music, modern wind ensemble music, and pops are all included in the ensemble鈥檚 diverse repertoire.

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MUSA 345D Drumline & Percussion Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

This ensemble will rehearse in a variety of formats, including drumline, mallet ensemble, and percussion ensemble, depending on the interest and needs of students. Student leaders will assist in running the Drumline and supporting Football games and other campus events. Open to students of all majors.

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MUSA 345J Jazz Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

The Jazz Ensemble is open to students of all majors and performs a variety of jazz and contemporary styles. Performances are usually for school events and some off-campus concerts. Corequisite: members who are music majors must also be enrolled in the Symphonic Band.

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MUSA 345K Keyboard Ensemble

0-1 credit hour

Open to any piano student, regardless of major. The repertoire includes all styles, with emphasis on pieces composed for multiple keyboards. Participants share in performance opportunities. For music majors who are not vocal students or do not play band or orchestral instruments, the course will satisfy the "major ensemble" requirement. Prerequisite: audition or instructor's permission.

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MUSA 355 Symphony Orchestra

0-2 credit hour

The symphony orchestra performs music by the master composers of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. Concertos featuring student soloists are part of the annual repertoire. Community and faculty musicians combine with university students to form this ensemble. Performances include fall and spring concerts, and include collaborative concerts with university choirs. Strings have an additional rehearsal, indicated as the 鈥渙rchestra lab鈥�.

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MUSA 365 Chamber Music

0-1 credit hour

A variety of small chamber groups organized to meet the interests of instrumental and vocal music students who desire to perform literature for the chamber ensemble. Small chamber groups will be organized by experience and performance ability. Combinations can include, but are not limited to: string quartet, brass quartet, woodwind quintet, percussion ensemble, and piano trio.

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MUSA 365W Worship Ensemble

0-2 credit hour

An ensemble to give students practical experience in how to prepare and lead worship in various settings. Students will practice different styles of worship music and other components used in Christian worship services, and will actively lead worship in Chapel and other services. A diverse approach to worship music will be presented.

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MUSA 405I Applied Instrumental Lesson & Studio

.5-1 credit hou

Applied lessons for music majors and minors. Private study on any instruments, including piano, brass, woodwinds, percussion and guitar. Classical, jazz, pop, and other genres are studied, at the discretion of the teacher and student. Studio Class participation, individual lessons, Students in Recital performances and attendance, juries, and concert attendance are all required as a part of this course. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 405V Applied Vocal Lesson & Studio

.5-1 credit hou

Applied lessons for music majors and minors. Study of proper voice production, with emphasis on posture, breathing, and resonance. Repertoires of classical, contemporary, and musical theater traditions are encountered, at the discretion of the teacher and student. Studio Class participation, individual lessons, Students in Recital performances and attendance, juries, and concert attendance are all required as a part of this course. Additional fee applies.

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MUSA 485 Selected Topics

1-3 credit hour

A variety of topics may be offered that reflect the interests of faculty, visiting professors, and students.

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MUSA 495 Individualized Study

1-3 credit hour

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.

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