Prerequisite: Must have
received a minimum grade of "C" in MUS 2201
A vocal music course in diction covering
the English, Spanish, and French languages.
Music Study Abroad
(MUS 2952) 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing
Credit for enrollment in approved study
abroad programs.
Cooperative Education - Music
(MUS 3949)1-2 credits
Computer Music Sequencing
(MUS 4343) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Read music,
computer familiarity
Course covers the basics of music MIDI
programming and music audio recording techniques in an
interactive environment.
Directed Independent Study
(MUS 4905) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of
department
Total credit for independent study in any 1
semester is restricted. Intensive study of theoretical or
historical topics and composition. Research paper or
composition required. Consult department Topic Research
advisor.
Research Project
(MUS 4912) 3 credits
Prerequisite:
MUS 4910
A research paper or composition at
the advanced level in music history, music theory or
composition.
Special Topics
(MUS 4930) 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor
The study of a special area of music.
Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit.
Commercial Music Internship
(MUS 4940) 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: Commercial Music
Department approval
Internship that reflects the student's
track with in the Commercial Music Degree. Credits will
vary depending upon content of internship, to be
determined by the Commercial Music advisors.
Music Study Abroad
(MUS 4957) 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing
Credit for enrollment in approved study
abroad programs.
Music Theory Fundamentals
(MUT 1001) 2 credits
An introduction to the foundations
of music notation, music theory, and sight singing in
preparation for MUT 1111 and MUT 1241.
Music Theory I
(MUT 1111) 3 credits
An introduction to the foundations
of music theory including elementary sight singing,
dictation and four-part writing of the Common Practice
Period.
Music Theory II
(MUT 1112) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MUT 1111 with a
grade of "C" or higher
A continuation of MUT 1111 including
writing and analysis of all diatonic vocabulary devices
of the Common Practice Period and an introduction of the
chromatic vocabulary through the study of secondary
dominant function.
Sight Singing and Ear Training
I
(MUT 1241) 1 credit
Development of aural skills through
the study of sight singing, musical dictation and
keyboard exercises.
Sight Singing and Ear Training
II
(MUT 1242) 1 credit
Prerequisite: MUT 1241 with a
grade of "C" or higher
A continuation of MUT 1241.
Music Theory III
(MUT 2116) 3 credits
Prerequisite: MUT 1112 with a
grade of "C" or higher
A continuation of MUT 1112 including an
in-depth study, with emphasis on part-writing, of
chromatic devices of the Common Practice Period including
modulation.
Music Theory IV
(MUT 2117) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MUT 2116 with a
grade of "C" or higher
A continuation of MUT 2116 including
continued study of chromatic devices of the Common
Practice Period, with emphasis on analysis and study of
chromaticism.
Sight Singing and Ear Training
III
(MUT 2246) 1 credit
Prerequisite: MUT 1242 with a
grade of "C" or higher
A continuation of MUT 1242.
Sight Singing and Ear Training
IV
(MUT 2247) 1 credit
Prerequisite: MUT 2246 with a
grade of "C" or higher
A continuation of MUT 2246.
Introduction to
Commercial Arranging
(MUT 2341) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MUT 1112
An introduction to harmony and arranging as
used in commercial music. Course examines basic skills
and techniques that translate to all commercial
genres.
Jazz Improvisation I
(MUT 2641) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MUT 2116 or
permission of instructor
An intensive study of jazz improvisation
through classroom performance on voice or instrument.
Emphasis will be placed on scales, chords, modes,
harmonic progressions and musical patterns which are
common to the jazz repertoire.
Jazz Improvisation II
(MUT 2642) 2 credits
Prerequisite: MUT 2641 or
permission of instructor
Continuation of the work of the
prerequisite course.
Preparatory Music Theory I
(MUT 3012) 1 credit
This course is designed to meet the
Florida State Music Teachers Association guidelines for
levels one through three. Students will work on
appropriate material during class and will be taught the
necessary tools to gain access to understanding the use
of theory in appreciation of music.
Preparatory Music Theory II
(MUT 3013) 1 credit
Prerequisite: MUT 3012 or
permission of instructor
This course is designed to meet the Florida
State Music Teachers Association guidelines for levels
four through six. Students will work on appropriate
material during class and will be taught the necessary
tools to gain access to understanding the use of theory
in appreciation of music.
Preparatory Music Theory III
(MUT 4014) 1 credit
Prerequisite: MUT 3013 or
permission of instructor
This course is designed to meet the Florida
State Music Teachers Association guidelines for levels
seven through nine. Students will work on appropriate
material during class and will be taught the necessary
tools to gain access to understanding the use of theory
in appreciation of music.
