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MUS 3843 Introduction to Orchestration
An introduction to the basics of orchestrating music for instrumental ensembles. Includes
proper scoring and production of parts, as well as learning to use notation software. Prereq-
uisite: MUS 1623 or permission of the instructor.
MUS 3910 Vocal Proficiency
Students will receive credit after passing Vocal Proficiency as indicated in the Music De-
partment Student Handbook available from the Music Department Chair. Required of
all music majors whose primary instrument is piano or organ or whose concentration is
Church Music or whose concentration is General Music with teacher licensure (PreK-12
Vocal/Choral endorsement area). Music minors must fulfill this requirement or MUS 1810
Piano Proficiency Level 1. Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission.
MUS 3853 Music Methods and Curriculum PreK-5
A study of contemporary teaching strategies and procedures recommended by Jacques-
Dalcroze, Orff, Kodaly, and Comprehensive Musicianship. Includes curriculum develop-
ment for general music class, Choral and instrumental ensembles and recorder are also
included. Western and Non-Western musical traditional are examined. Prerequisite: MUS
1613, 1623 or Instructor’s Permission.
MUS 3863 Music Methods and Curriculum 6-12
A study of contemporary teaching strategies and procedures for choral and instrumental
ensembles. Choral arranging techniques, instrumental methods and literature, show choirs
and hand bells will also be surveyed. Western and Non-Western musical traditions are ex-
amined. Prerequisite: MUS 1613, 1623, 3853 or Instructor’s Permission.
MUS 3873 Survey of Modern Band Methodologies and Marching Band Techniques
Modern Band Methodologies and Marching Band Techniques will be a comprehensive
course covering all aspects of teaching and administering a middle school and high school
band program.
MUS 3890 Junior Recital
Recommended for Applied pedagogy concentrations. Student will prepare thirty minutes
of literature from the standard repertoire representing all style periods. For further guide-
lines see the Music Student Handbook available from the Music Department Chair. Prereq-
uisites: two years applied study at the college level, Instructor’s Permission.
MUS 4573 Internship in Church Music Administration
A 135 hour internship in an approved area church under the direct supervision of the minis-
ter of music. Significant issues will be discussed in weekly class sessions or through online
dialogue if internship is taken as a summer course. Prerequisite: MUS 3563 and Instruc-
tor’s Permission. SR Standing.
MUS 4810 Senior Recital I
Required for Church Music, General Music and Music Education concentrations. Student
will prepare 30 minutes of literature from the standard repertoire representing all style
periods. For further guidelines see the Music Student Handbook available from the Music
Department Chair. It is recommended that the student complete this course before entering
their student teaching or church music practicum. Prerequisites: three years applied study
at the college level.