NOTE: A placement test is required of all incoming students, whether freshman or
transfer. See Placement in Music Theory.MUT 112 Basic Music Theory I 3 cr
Elementary part-writing in two, three, and four voices. Sight-singing, ear-training, and
keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement
test.
MUT 113 Basic Music Theory II 3 cr
Elementary part-writing in two, three, and four voices. Sight-singing, ear-training, and
keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: MUT 112.
MUT 212 Intermediate Music Theory I 3 cr
A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation;
sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite:
MUT
113.
MUT 213 Intermediate Music Theory II 3 cr
A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation;
sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite:
MUT
212.
MUT 311 Basic Counterpoint 2 cr
Elementary contrapuntal procedures in 18th century style. Pre-requisite: MUT 213.
MUT 312 Music Forms and Analysis 2 cr
Standard forms of music and the development of techniques of analysis. Prerequisite: MUT
213.
MUT 314 Introduction to Composition 2 cr
Compositional techniques and the writing of original compositions for solo instruments
and small ensembles. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 412 Orchestration 2 cr
The techniques of scoring for the orchestra. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUT
213.
MUT 413 Band Arranging 2 cr
The techniques of scoring for the modern concert wind band. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 414 16th Century Counterpoint 2 cr
Modal counterpoint in the style of the 16th century. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: MUT 213 or equivalent.
MUT 415 Canon and Fugue 2 cr
The techniques of writing canon and fugue in tonal style. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: MUT 311.
MUT 417 20th Century Techniques 2 cr
Compositional techniques of the 20th century. Impressionistic, serial, and other
contemporary techniques or systems. To be taken in sequence. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 418 20th Century Techniques 2 cr
Compositional techniques of the 20th century. Impressionistic, serial, and other
contemporary techniques or systems. To be taken in sequence. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: MUT 417.
MUT 419 Advanced Analysis 2 cr
Analytical techniques and problems. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUT 312.
MUT 421 Composition I 3 cr
Original work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered in alternate
years. Prerequisite: MUT 314.
MUT 422 Composition II 3 cr
Original work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered in alternate
years. Prerequisite: MUT 421.
MUT 437 Keyboard Literature I 2 cr
Major works and styles in the keyboard literature from the English virginalists through
Beethoven. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Piano major or piano concentration.
MUT 438 Keyboard Literature II 2 cr
Major works and tyles in the keyboard literature from Schubert through the contemporary
period. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: MUL 437 or instructor permission.
MUT 490 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Special topics in music theory and composition. May be repeated for a maximum of six
hours' credit when content varies.
CONDUCTING (MUT)
MUT 361 Fundamentals of Conducting 3 cr
Basic baton technique; simple and complex rhythms; score reading; practical choral and
instrumental conducting techniques. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 362 Instrumental Conducting 3 cr
Advanced baton technique; psychology of rehearsal; interpretative and conducting
techniques for instrumental organizations. Prerequisite: MUT 361 or equivalent.
MUT 364 Choral Conducting and Literature 3 cr
Advanced conducting with attention to the harmonic and formal analysis of choral works;
special emphasis on performance practice. Prerequisite: MUT 361.
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