Courses marked with ++ are part of the University's General
Education program.
MU 100 The Enjoyment of Music (3)
The materials and structure of music, as they relate to perceptive
listening and increased listening en-joyment. Frequent use of recordings and
lecture recitals places the course on a plane of practical appreciation.
Planned primarily for non-music majors.
++MU 101 American Popular Music (3)
A survey of 20th Century American and African-American derived music
styles. The survey will include popular, country, jazz, and rock-related styles
considered from musical, historical, and social viewpoints. Planned primarily
for non-music majors.
MU 102 American Musicals (3)
A
survey of major works, forms and composers of American Musicals from the late
nineteenth century to the present.
++MU 103 Jazz History (3)
The
materials and structure of jazz music with an emphasis on listening skills.
Includes New Orleans, Chicago, Swing, Bop, Free-form and Fusion styles.
Frequent use of recordings and live demonstration and performance.
++MU 104 Movies and Music (3)
An exploration of the role of music in motion pictures and the relationship
between music and other aspects of the film medium.
++MU 105 Art and Music: Parallels and
Intersections (3)
A survey that satisfies the freshman interest
group requirement for fine art students. This course examines the relationship
between the visual arts and music and how they were influenced by social
changes, philosophical views, scientific developments, and political events. No
prerequisite required.
++MU 106 / AN 120 Introduction to World
Music (3)
A survey of music from cultures around the world from
musical and anthropological perspectives. *This course has been approved as a
multi-cultural course by the Department of Education.
MU 107 Fundamentals of Voice (1)
For the inexperienced singer interested in an elementary knowledge of
breath, phonation, resonance, and correct tone production. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
MU 109, 110 Piano for Beginners I and II
(2 each)
Development of basic piano techniques, sight reading,
improvisation, transposition, and keyboard harmony. No prerequisite for 109.
Consent of instructor for MU 110. Planned for non-music majors.
MU 111 Guitar for Beginners (2)
Designed to acquaint the beginner with basic chords and accompanying
techniques.
MU 112 Class Guitar II (2)
A
continuation of Class Guitar I with emphasis on development of right hand
technique. Prerequisite: MU 111 or consent of instructor.
MU 120 Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)
Music fundamentals including basic notation, intervals, scales,
rhythm, ear training, writing of simple harmonic material with selected music
for harmonic and form analysis.
MU 121 Introduction to Music (1)
An orientation to music study en-compassing terms, forms, historical
perspectives, use of facilities and music study procedures.
MU 122 Rhythmic Perception (1)
Study of rhythm and meter through the analysis of mathematical
constructs, notation practices, counting systems and tapping/clapping
exercises. Development of rhythmic perception through rhythmic dictation and
singing.
MU 123 Computers and Music (1)
An introduction to understanding the use of computer music applications
and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) in music. Will include software
applications addressing ear training and music theory, sequencing and music
notation. For Music Majors or by consent of instructor.
MU 133, 134 Group Piano I and II (1)
Development of basic piano techniques, sight reading, improvisa-tion,
transposition and keyboard har-mony. For music majors. No pre-requisite for MU
133. Consent of instructor for MU 134.
MU 200 Special Topics (1-3)
A
variable content course treating areas of interest to both music-majors and
non-music majors. May be repeated for credit.
MU 206 Improvisation (2)
Introduction to the basic materials utilized in the practice of improvisation.
Includes practical application through performance and utilization of major
scales and modes, ear train-ing, transcription, and the learning of patterns.
Prerequisite: MU 216 or consent of instructor.
MU 207 Double Reed Techniques (1)
A practical study of tonal production, technique, reed-making, and
other aspects of playing and methods of teaching oboe and bassoon in the public
schools, including minor repair and maintenance of these instruments.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 209 Single Reed/Flute Techniques
(1)
Study of pedagogy, tone production, embouchure, technique,
care, repair, and maintenance of the flute, clarinet and saxophone,
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 210 Brass Techniques (1)
The tone production, techniques, and problems of beginning brass instruments
with particular emphasis on methods of teaching these instruments in the public
schools. Prereq-uisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 211 String Techniques (1)
Tone production, techniques, and particular problems of the beginning string
instruments with particular emphasis on methods of teaching these instruments
in the public schools. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 212 Percussion Techniques (1)
A practical study of the techniques and problems of percussion with
particular emphasis on methods of teaching these instruments in the public
schools. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 213, 214 Group Piano III and IV (1
each)
Continuation of Group Piano II at the intermediate level.
Also includesstudy (1) Continuation of Group Piano II at the intermediate
level. Also includes study of piano repertoire from various style periods,
selected jazz and pop idioms, chorale style sight reading and elementary score
reading. For music majors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 215 Theory and Aural Comprehension I
(4)
Study of music notation, scales, modes, intervals, rhythm,
triads, tonality, and figured bass. Development of aural skills related to
these through the use of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation, and sight
singing. Prerequisite: MU 123 or consent of instructor.
MU 216 Theory and Aural Comprehension II
(4)
Study of four-part harmony, harmonic progression, cadences,
modulation, non-harmonic tones, phrase and period forms, and baroque and
classic style analysis. Development of aural skills relating to these through
rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation and sight singing. Prerequisite: MU
215.
MU 220 Vocal Diction for Singers (2)
The study of lyric diction for singing in English, Italian, Latin,
French and German using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
MU 237 Choral Clinic (1)
The
initial experience in secondary music education in the area of choral work.
Prerequisite: Consent of in
MU 238 Instrumental Clinic (1)
The initial experience in secondary music education in the area of strings,
winds and percussion. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 240 Beginning Conducting (1)
Basic beat patterns, baton technique, score reading, philosophy and
basic concepts of conducting.
MU 243 Composition (1-3)
Individual tutoring in music composition with emphasis on the
development and expansion of music materials. May be taken as an elective. May
be repeated as an elective with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MU 216 or
consent of instructor.
MU 244 Accompanying (1-2)
A
laboratory designed to develop proficiency in sight reading and accompanying at
the keyboard. Re-quired for keyboard concentrations and keyboard majors.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 304 Intermediate Jazz Improvisation
(2)
Includes practical application through performance and
utilization of tunes in major and minor keys and related modes as well as
diminished and whole tone scales. Also includes ear-training, transcription,
and study of patterns. Prerequisite: MU 206 or consent.
MU 305 The Business of Music (3)
An overview of the music in-dustry, with specific attention given to
career development and opportu-nities, promotion and marketing techniques,
contracts and negotiation, and arts management. Prerequisite: Junior standing
or consent of instructor.
MU 306 Introduction to Aesthetics and
Music Criticism (2)
A basic course for lay persons and musicians
featuring a study of musical intuition, objective and subjective responses to
music, and certain considerations involved in making a value judgment.
Development of criteria leading to mature critical acumen. Practical experience
in writing critical music reviews and appropriate research projects may be
required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 310 Introduction to Electronic Music
(3)
A survey of procedures used by composers in electronic media,
together with creative experiences using MIDI, sequencing, notation software,
sampling and synthesizer. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 313 Foundations of Music Education (2)
This course will examine the history and general principles of
aesthetic education, the position of music education in the historical and
contemporary frameworks of universal public education, administrative operation
of schools and music education programs, curriculum design and implementation,
the management of music material, human relations aspects of teaching music,
and aspects of the music educator's professional development. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
MU 315 Theory and Aural Comprehension III
(4)
Study of chromatic harmony, larger forms and other topics
related to music before 1900. Development of aural skills related to these
through dictation and sightsinging. Prerequisite: MU 216.
MU 316 Theory IV (3)
Analysis
of twentieth century music and various analytical methods, including
Schenkerian analysis and Set Theory. Prerequisite: MU 315
MU 317 Orchestration (2)
Practical arranging of piano, choral and instrumental literature.
Scoring for voices, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments
including the study of tone, timbre, ranges, transpositions and the blending of
these elements. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 318 Jazz Arranging (3)
Practical arranging in the jazz idiom ranging from small ensembles to
big bands. Includes 2 to 4 part writing with drop 2, drop 2 and 4, and rhythm
section considerations. Includes study of transpositions and ranges.
MU 325 Music History I (3)
Musical styles, composers, and forms in Western Music from 600 B.C. -
l750 A.D. including Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 326 Music History II (3)
Musical styles, composers and forms in western music from 1750-1900. No
prerequisite.
MU 327 Music History III (2)
Musical styles, composers, and forms in music since 1900. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor.
MU 330 Vocal Pedagogy and Literature
(2)
Examines the anatomy and physiology of vocal technique and
explains the uses of this knowledge for the singer, voice teacher, and music
educator. Included in this course is basic repertoire suitable for the young
singer. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 337, 338 Piano Literature (2)
Keyboard music from the Elizabethan virginal school to the present
time, designed primarily for piano majors and prospective piano teachers.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 400 Special Topics in Music (2-3)
A variable content course treating areas of interest to music majors.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 411 Accompanying (1-2)
A
laboratory designed to develop proficiency in sight reading and accompanying at
the keyboard. Required for keyboard concentrations and keyboard majors.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 415 Tonal Counterpoint (2)
The study, analysis, and writing of inventions, canons and fugues in 18th
century style, using works of J.S Bach as a model. Prerequisite: MU 316.
MU 417 Elementary - Secondary Music
Education Vocal Methods (3)
This course will examine materi-als and
specific instructional methods of teaching vocal music K-12, by a concept and
skill-building approach, and emphasize the organization and development of
vocal performing groups for grades 7-12. Prerequisite: MU 313 or consent of
instructor.
MU 418 Elementary - Secondary Music
Education Instrumental Methods (3)
This course will examine
materials and specific instructional methods of teaching elementary and
secondary instrumental music, by a concept and skill building approach, and
emphasize the organization and development of instrumental performing groups.
Prerequisite: MU 313, MU 417, or consent.
MU 419 Marching Band and Jazz Pedagogy (2)
This course will examine the various marching band styles, marching
fundamentals, rehearsal techniques, show design principles and other facets of
organization for teaching High School Marching Band. This course will also
examine various jazz styles, rehearsal techniques and improvisation in jazz
band.
MU 441 Advanced Choral Conducting (1)
A practical opportunity to direct, under supervision, voices under
conditions approximating the rehearsal situation. Prerequisite: MU 240 or
consent of instructor.
MU 442 Advanced Instrumental Conducting
(1)
) A practical opportunity to direct, under supervision, strings
and wind instruments under conditions approximating the rehearsal situation.
Prerequisite: MU 240 or consent of instructor.
ED 442 Music in the Elementary School
(3)
General principles and specific instructional methods for
musical activities in the self-contained elementary classroom or in
recreational settings. This course is designed for both the pre-service and
in-service teacher. A variety of instrumental and vocal activities are
presented.
MU 443 Composition (1-3)
Individual tutoring in music composition with emphasis on the
development and expansion of music materials. May be taken as an elective. May
be repeated as an elective with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MU 206 and
MU 415 or consent of instructor.
Performance Courses
ENSEMBLES - 1
HOUR
MU 244, 444 Accompanying (1-2)
A laboratory designed to develop proficiency in sight reading and
accompanying at the keyboard. Required for keyboard concentrations and keyboard
majors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MU 245, 445 Band (1)
Open to
both majors and non-majors, the Symphonic Band performs works from all
stylistic periods. The band enjoys a reputation for excellence in performance
and championing new literature for wind bands. In the Fall all students
participate in the Fighting Blues Marching Band.
MU 246, 446 Choir, Chamber (1)
Open, by audition, to both majors and non-majors, the Chamber Choir
focuses both on the fundamentals of proper choral singing and presenting
various on-campus performances each year.
MU 247, 447 Choir, Singers (1)
Open, by audition, to both majors and non-majors, The Washburn Singers performs
a variety of styles of music from the chamber choir repertoire. In addition to
participating in on-campus concerts each year, the ensemble also performs
throughout the region for various high school choral programs and civic
functions.
MU 248, 448 Choir, Washburn (1)
Open, by audition, to both majors and non-majors, The Washburn Choir
excels in performing a wide variety of styles of choral music. The choir
performs regularly in both on and off-campus concerts, including major works
with the Topeka and Kansas City symphonies. Members of the ensemble have the
opportunity to partake in a European concert tour every three or four
years.
MU 249, 449 Jazz Ensemble (1)
The Washburn University Jazz Ensembles meet for the purpose of exploring
the jazz style in rehearsal and performance through the instru-mentation of the
jazz big band. Each ensemble will strive for the highest possible standards in
performance. An emphasis shall be placed on a wide array of styles, from the
older big band styles to newer Latin, rock, and swing arrangements. Selection
and placement is by audition.
MU 250, 450 Music for the Stage (1)
Music for the Stage is a performance ensemble/class which concentrates
on vocal works to be performed on stage. Each semester varies, depending on the
work selected. Works to be performed are chosen from Music Theater, Operetta,
and Opera. Productions vary from 'concert style' to full costuming and sets.
Students will sing solos, ensembles, and choruses within the chosen work. Vocal
performance majors are required to enroll for a minimum of two semesters of
Music for the Stage. For all other students, this class counts as a music
elective.
MU 251, 451 Orchestra (1)
Enrollment in Washburn University Orchestra is open to music and
non-music majors by audition only. Repertory performed ranges from Baroque
through contemporary literature. The ensemble performs at least two concerts
each semester including Christmas Vespers in the Fall semester. Class
participants may audition to perform solos with the orchestra.
MU 252, 452 Orchestra, String (1)
Enrollment in Washburn University String Orchestra is open to music and
non-music majors by audition only. Repertory performed ranges from Renaissance
through contemporary literature.
MU 253, 453 Percussion Ensemble (1)
Open to both music majors and non-music majors with a background and
interest in percussion. During the fall semester the Percussion ensemble
functions as the Corps style drum line for the Fighting Blues Marching Band.
After marching season, the emphasis shifts to the study and performance of the
highest quality percussion ensemble literature. The repertoire is diverse,
including pieces for keyboard percussion, non-pitched percussion works, jazz
oriented music, and compositions featuring the entire family of percussion
instruments.
MU 254, 454 Small Ensemble (1)
This class offers students a chamber music experience with only one
person on a part. Pre-existing chamber groups may enroll, or students will be
assigned to various chamber groups based upon current enrollment. Recital
performance is required.
LESSONS
1-3 HOURS
255, 455 Bassoon
256, 456
Cello
257, 457 Clarinet
258, 458 Euphonium
259, 459 Flute
260,
460 Guitar
261, 461 Harp
262, 462 Harpsichord
263, 463 Horn
264, 464 Oboe
265, 465 Organ
266, 466 Percussion
267, 467 Piano
268, 468 Saxophone
269, 469 String Bass
270, 470 Trombone
271,
471 Trumpet
272, 472 Tuba
273, 473 Viola
274, 474 Violin
275,
475 Voice