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MUS 100 — Performing Arts Convocation: A forum for Performing Arts presentations, including lectures, student recitals, and other performances. Attendance at Performing Arts and selected community programs required. Scope and sequence changes every semester. Required once for applied music students in the 35/36 sequences.Recommended for all music majors.; Credits: 1
MUS 102 — University Chorus: Large ensemble singing of traditional choral literature. Fundamentals of voice production and musicianship. Study of composers and compositional styles from selected periods of music history. Public performance required. No audition required. May be repeated for credit.; Credits: 3; Updated: March 22, 2004
MUS 123 — Elementary Voice Class I: Fundamentals of voice production applied to vocal literature at elementary level.; Credits: 1
MUS 124 — Elementary Voice Class II: A continuation of Mus 123. Refinement of vocal skills; study and performance of vocal literature in English and other languages.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Mus 123
MUS 125 — Class Piano I: Basic principles of piano performance. Relevant problems in piano literature at elementary level. This course is designed for Performing Arts majors (or intended music majors) only.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Mus 180 or placement conference; Updated: December 8, 2003
MUS 126 — Class Piano II: A continuation of Mus 125. Application of harmonic concepts and basic keyboard techniques. Expanding repertoire of pieces at the elementary level.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Mus 125
MUS 135-136 — First-Level Applied Music: For music majors or performers of considerable experience. Individual instruction given in voice, piano, wind instruments, and percussion.; Credits: Arr
MUS 160 — Introduction to Music Literature: Appreciation of western art music through discussion, listening and reading. Study of elements, textures, forms and style characteristics. No previous music knowledge required.; Credits: 3
MUS 163 — American Music and Popular Culture: A survey of American musical styles of the 20th century, including rock, blues, jazz, country, Motown, R&B, and other folk idioms, as well as American art music. Emphasis will be on stylistic evolution, interactions, and social context. No previous musical knowledge is required.; Credits: 3
MUS 165 — Introduction to Jazz: A survey of classic and modern jazz in a historical framework. Study of elements, trends, genres, forms and style characteristics. Appreciation of jazz through discussion, listening and reading. No previous musical knowledge is required.; Credits: 3
MUS 175 — Introduction to the Music of Polynesia: A general survey of the traditional and acculturated music of eight major Polynesian island groups: Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Society Islands, Marquesas Islands, Easter Island, and Hawaii. Music is viewed as both an organization of sound and as a product of culture and people.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Haws 175
MUS 176 — The History and Development of Hawaiian Music: A general survey of the interrelationships of traditional and acculturated Hawaiian music. Vocal music genres to be discussed include: chant; Christian hymn singing; secular choral singing; male and female falsetto singing; Chalangalang; Hapa Haole; and contemporary. Instrumental music genres include: pre-European instrumental styles; slack key guitar; ukulele; and steel guitar.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Haws 176
MUS 180 — Elementary Music Theory: Designed for non-music majors. Aural skills and musical notation: pitch, rhythm, tonality, and chord structure. First experiences at the piano also included.; Credits: 3
MUS 185 — Music Theory I: Designed for those with sufficient musical background. Basic concepts and materials of music. General awareness of musical styles, with concentration on 18th-century norms. Principles of tonality, harmony, 4-part writing. Connecting sound and notation through writing. Must be taken concurrently with Mus 185L.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Placement conference; Updated: December 8, 2003
MUS 185L — Music Theory I Laboratory: Connecting sound and notation through analysis, aural dictation, and sight singing. Taken concurrently with Mus 185.; Credits: 1
MUS 186 — Music Theory II: Emphasis on harmonic aspects of tonal music, including all diatonic triads, dominant 7th and secondary dominants. Small forms, increased application through analysis and writing. Must be taken concurrently with Mus 186L.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Music 185 and Mus 185L; Updated: December 8, 2003
MUS 186L — Music Theory II Laboratory: Increased application of aural skills through analysis, dictation, and sight-singing. Reinforces concepts presented in Mus 186. Taken concurrently with Mus 186.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Mus 185 and 185L
MUS 199 — Directed Studies: Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3
MUS 235-236 — Second-Level Applied Music: For music majors or performers of considerable experience. Continuation of Mus 135-136.; Credits: Arr; Prerequisite(s): Mus 136
MUS 285 — Music Theory III: Wider awareness of musical styles; concentration on chromaticism of the 19th century. Diatonic 7th, N6, Aug6, altered dominants, chromatic mediants, 9th, 11th and 13th chords. Large formal designs and advanced melodic/harmonic developments. Examined through analysis and writing. Must be taken concurrently with Mus 285L.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 186 and 186L
MUS 285L — Music Theory III Laboratory: Expanded concepts in aural dictation and sight-singing. Reinforces concepts presented in Mus 285. Taken concurrently with Mus 285.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Mus 186 and 186L
MUS 286L — Music Theory IV Laboratory: Expanded concepts in aural dictation and sight-singing.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Mus 285 and 285L; Updated: October 9, 2003
MUS 299 — Directed Studies: Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.; Updated: October 9, 2003
MUS 325 — Arranging/Transcription: The use of Macitosh computers and MIDI keyboards in the arrangement and transcription of several musical works for different media.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 186, 225, or consent of the instructor.; Updated: October 9, 2003
MUS 335-336 — Third-Level Applied Music: For music majors or performers of considerable experience. Continuation of Mus 235-236.; Credits: Arr; Prerequisite(s): Mus 236
MUS 349 — Orchestration: Survey of instruments of the orchestra and band. Study of selected scores. Basic principles of scoring and transcribing for the orchestra or band. Two semester projects.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 186 or consent of instructor
MUS 365,366 — History of Western Music: Development of Western music from its origins to the 20th century. Styles, schools, and composers.; Credits: 3,3 Yr.; Prerequisite(s): Mus 160 and 186, or consent of instructor
MUS 375 — Japanese Music: Historical survey of traditional, contemporary, and Western-influenced music of Japan and study of major genres. No previous musical knowledge is required.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor (same as JpSt 375); Crosslink: Same as JpSt 375; Updated: July 11, 2002
MUS 385 — 20th Century Composition Techniques: Study of the major compositional techniques and esthetics of 20th century music, including parallelism, atonality, serialism, pandiatonicism, neo-classicism, indeterminacy, extended techniques, electronic music, neo-romanticism, and eclecticism. Examine important schools of composition, analysis of major works, and composition exercises.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 285 or consent of instructor; Updated: June 5, 2000
MUS 390 — Choral Conducting: Basic conducting technique and its application to the directing of choral organizations. Includes score reading, lyric diction, rehearsal techniques, and interpretative problems. Concurrent enrollment in a choral ensemble is required.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 186 or consent of instructor
MUS 391 — Instrumental Conducting: Comprehensive instruction on techniques of conducting instrumental groups. Score reading, rehearsal techniques, and interpretative problems.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 186 or consent of instructor
MUS 399 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor
MUS 402 — Instrumental Ensemble: Instruction and rehearsal in various types/genres of instrumental music. Public performance requried. Emphasis on music literacy and individual performance skills.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Audition, or consent of instructor; Notes: May be repeated for credit.
MUS 404 — University Showcase Singers: Performance of choral literature from Renaissance to the present, including ethnic music of Hawaii. Public performance required. May be repeated for credit.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Audition or consent of instructor.
MUS 406 — Chamber Ensemble: Rehearsals and performance of chamber music for small instrumental/vocal groups. B: Collegium Musicum (Early Music Consort); C: Vocal Music; D: Keyboard Accompanying; E: Saxophone Quartet; F: Chamber Music; G: Brass Ensemble; H: String Ensemble; I: Woodwind Ensemble; J: Percussion Ensemble; L: New Music Ensemble; M: Musical Theatre. Public performance required.; Credits: 2; Prerequisite(s): Audition and consultation; Notes: May be repeated for credit
MUS 419 — Music for Elementary Teachers: Survey of practical methods and materials used in teaching basic musical concepts in the elementary classroom; emphasis on music fundamentals, creative activities, and comprehensive musicianship for elementary students; development of skills in singing and using classroom instruments.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 180 or consent of instructor
MUS 435-436 — Fourth-Level Applied Music: For music majors or performers of considerable experience. Continuation of Mus 335-336.; Credits: Arr; Prerequisite(s): Mus 336
MUS 462 — Choral Music: Historical and stylistic study of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 365 and 366, or concurrent enrollment in 366, or consent of instructor
MUS 485 — Form and Analysis: Structural analysis of music literature from various style periods, including standard form types and analytical techniques applicable to post-19th century music.; Credits: 3
MUS 487 — Counterpoint: Contrapuntal procedures and techniques of the 16th (modal counterpoint) and 18th (tonal counterpoint) centuries.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 285
MUS 494 — (Alpha) Special Topics in Musicology: Specialized focus on selected topics from one of the historical style periods, including composer biographies, genre studies, analytical studies, topics in the historical and sociological context of music, musicological research issues and methodologies, and/or bibliographic studies. A: Medieval; B: Renaissance; C: Baroque; D: Classical; E: Romantic; F: 20th Century.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mus 285, 365, and 366, or consent of instructor
MUS 499 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required:; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor

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