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2022-2023 General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music - Studio Instruction

  
  • MUAP 303FH - Horn


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303FL - Flute


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for flute. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303GU - Guitar


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303HA - Harp


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303OB - Oboe


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303OR - Organ


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for organ. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303PC - Percussion


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for percussion. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303PI - Piano


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for piano. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303SA - Saxophone


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303TB - Trombone


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for trombone. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303TP - Trumpet


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for trumpet. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303TU - Tuba


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for tuba. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303VC - Cello


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303VI - Violin


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for violin. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 303VO - Voice


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Early advanced studio instruction for voice. Completion of this level is required for the Bachelor of Music Education. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 375 - Performance Level Proficiency III


    Credits: 0
    Students in the music major or minor register for MUAP 375 as an indicator of fulfilling the jury and performance requirements for MUAP 303. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department chair required.
  
  • MUAP 403BA - Bassoon


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403CL - Clarinet


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403CO - Composition


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403EU - Euphonium


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction for euphonium. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403FH - Horn


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403FL - Flute


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403GU - Guitar


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403OB - Oboe


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403OR - Organ


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction for organ. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403PC - Percussion


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403PI - Piano


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction for piano. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403SA - Saxophone


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403TP - Trumpet


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction for trumpet. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403TU - Tuba


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction for tuba. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403VC - Cello


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403VI - Violin


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 403VO - Voice


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Advanced studio instruction for voice. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453CL - Clarinet


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453FL - Flute


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction for flute. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453GU - Guitar


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453OB - Oboe


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453OR - Organ


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction for organ. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453PC - Percussion


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453PI - Piano


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453SA - Saxophone


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453TP - Trumpet


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453TU - Tuba


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453VI - Violin


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 453VO - Voice


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Late advanced studio instruction. Completion of this level is required for BM Performance and Church Music majors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUAP 475 - Performance Level Proficiency IV


    Credits: 0
    Students in the music major or minor register for MUAP 475 as an indicator of fulfilling the jury and performance requirements for MUAP 453. S/U grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department chair required.

Music - Ensemble

  
  • MUEN 350KC - Choirs: Kantorei


    Credits: 1
    Choral ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 350MC - Men’s Ensemble


    Credits: 1
    Choral ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 350VC - Choirs: Valparaiso University Chorale


    Credits: 1
    Choral ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 350WC - Women’s Choir


    Credits: 1
    Choral ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 352CB - Bands: Concert Band


    Credits: 1
    Band ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 352JB - Bands: Jazz Band


    Credits: 1
    Band ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 352LB - Bands: Luce Band


    Credits: 1
    Band ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 352UB - Bands: University Community Band


    Credits: 0.5
    Band ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 354SO - University Symphony Orchestra


    Credits: 1
    Orchestral ensembles meet for rehearsal during regularly scheduled class time. Concerts and dress rehearsal are required events that take place in the evenings and/or on weekends. Students should register for their preferred ensemble but must audition to confirm placement.

  
  • MUEN 356MT - Music/Theatre Workshop


    Credits: 0.5
    Admission by audition only.

  
  • MUEN 357GE - Guitar Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles, which incorporate aspects of improvisation in rehearsal and performance.

  
  • MUEN 357HE - Horn Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles, which incorporate aspects of improvisation in rehearsal and performance.

  
  • MUEN 357JE - Jazz Combo


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles, which incorporate aspects of improvisation in rehearsal and performance.

  
  • MUEN 357TC - Trumpet Choir


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles, which incorporate aspects of improvisation in rehearsal and performance.

  
  • MUEN 357TE - Trombone Choir


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles, which incorporate aspects of improvisation in rehearsal and performance.

  
  • MUEN 358AC - Accompanying


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358BQ - Brass Quintet


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CB - Chamber Music: Brass Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CG - Chamber Music: Guitar Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CJ - Chamber Music: Jazz Combo


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CM - Chamber Music


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CP - Chamber Music: Percussion Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CS - Chamber Music: Saxophone Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CT - Chamber Music: Trumpet Choir


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358CW - Chamber Music: Woodwind Chamber Music


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358EM - Early Music Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358FE - Performance Workshop


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358MB - Mixed Brass Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358ME - Mixed Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358NM - New Music Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358PE - Percussion Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358PQ - Piano Quartet/Quintet


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358PT - Piano Trio


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358PW - Performance Workshop


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358RC - Recorder Consort


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358SA - Saxophone Quartet


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358SC - Chamber Music: String Chamber Music


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358ST - String Quartet


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358TB - Trombone Choir


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358TC - Chinese Traditional Music Ensemble


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.

  
  • MUEN 358WQ - Woodwind Quintet


    Credits: 0.5
    Small specialized ensembles (vocal, like-instrument, or mixed instrument) consisting of 2 or more members.


Music

  
  • MUS 101 - Introduction to Music


    Credits: 3
    A study of the basic forms and styles of musical art in Western civilization and in non-Western cultures.

    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education Requirements.
  
  • MUS 102 - Fundamentals of Music


    Credits: 1
    A course for students who plan to take a music theory sequence. Topics include fundamentals of note-reading, rhythmic notation, scale and melody, and intervals. This course may not be used to fulfill the General Education Requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences or be counted toward a major or minor in music. Available only for students identified through the Music Theory Placement Exam. S/U grade.

  
  • MUS 107 - Introduction to Electronic Music


    Credits: 1
    A hands-on entry-level course designed to empower students to use sound as a means of creative expression and to compose and produce their own electronic music in any genre. Students will study repertoire and techniques of experimental and popular electronic musics and gain skills in recording, editing, mixing, sequencing, and digital signal processing in a digital audio workstation. No previous musical experience expected.

  
  • MUS 109 - Musicianship I


    Credits: 2
    Credit Configuration: 2+1, 2 Cr.

    A practical course in which basic musicianship is developed through sight singing, dictation, and guided listening. An introduction to non-Western music is included.

    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MUS 163 .
  
  • MUS 110 - Musicianship II


    Credits: 2
    Credit Configuration: 2+1, 2 Cr.

    A practical course in which basic musicianship is developed through sight-singing, dictation, and guided listening.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 109  and MUS 163 .
  
  • MUS 163 - Music Theory I


    Credits: 3
    A study of basic concepts in diatonic tonal harmony and melody through analysis, part writing, and composition. Topics include fundamentals of tonal music, an introduction to species counterpoint, elementary voice leading and harmonic analysis, diatonic harmonic function, and the phrase.

    Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in MUS 102  or placement into MUS 163 as determined by the Music Theory placement component of the Music Diagnostic Exam.
  
  • MUS 164 - Music Theory II


    Credits: 3
    A continuation of MUS 163 . Topics include secondary chords, applied chords, tonicization, and modulation. The study of small formal units/forms such as period and sentence structure, binary forms, and variations is integrated with the study of harmony. Emphasis is on analysis, part-writing, and composition.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 163 .
  
  • MUS 190 - Topics in Music


    Credits: 1
    Maximum Credits: 3
    Specific topics based on interests of students and faculty. Topics may vary from one semester to another. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.

    General Education: Fulfills the Humanities: Fine Arts General Education requirement.
  
  • MUS 201 - Development of Western Music


    Credits: 2
    An overview of the stylistic trends in Western art music from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 163 .
  
  • MUS 204 - Popular Music in America


    Credits: 3
    A survey and analysis of popular music genres in the United States including jazz, hip-hop, gospel, R&B, rock, country, folk, reggae, heavy metal and others. Through lecture, discussion, music listening, and hands-on musical experiences, the course will focus on the origins, history, musical qualities, and social, political, economic, and cultural context of each genre. This includes an investigation of music anthems in various groups and historical periods such as in LGBTQ+ communities and the civil rights movement.

    Prerequisite(s): Recommended prerequisite: MUS 163 .
    General Education: May be used to fulfill the Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts component of the General Education requirements.
  
  • MUS 209 - Musicianship III


    Credits: 2
    Credit Configuration: 2+1, 2 Cr.

    An intermediate course in ear-training, sight-singing, and guided listening.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 110  and MUS 164 .
  
  • MUS 210 - Musicianship IV


    Credits: 2
    Credit Configuration: 2+1, 2 Cr.

    An advanced course in ear-training, sight-singing, and guided listening.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MUS 209  and MUS 263 .
  
  • MUS 213 - Basic Conducting


    Credits: 2
    An introduction to conducting including a study of score reading, beat patterns, acoustics, and interpretive principles.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 164  or consent of the instructor.
 

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