2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
MUS 3441 Woodwind Class<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> the instruments <strong>of</strong> the woodwind family.<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> basic techniques for a comprehensive<br />
teaching knowledge.<br />
MUS 3481 Brass Class<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> the instruments <strong>of</strong> the brass family.<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> basic techniques for a comprehensive<br />
teaching knowledge.<br />
MUS 3491 Percussion Class<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> the instruments <strong>of</strong> the percussion family.<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> basic techniques for a comprehensive<br />
teaching knowledge.<br />
MUS 3501 String Class<br />
1 credit: 2 hours lecture<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> the instruments <strong>of</strong> the string family.<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> basic techniques for a comprehensive<br />
teaching knowledge.<br />
MUS 3511 Chamber Choir<br />
1 credit: 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Corequisite: Concert Choir<br />
Select ensemble which performs works suitable for a 12-<br />
to 20-voice mixed chorus.<br />
MUS 3563 History <strong>of</strong> Music I<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033<br />
History <strong>of</strong> music, for music majors and minors, from the<br />
Ancient World to the Baroque.<br />
MUS 3573 History <strong>of</strong> Music II<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033<br />
History <strong>of</strong> music for music majors and minors, from<br />
early 18th century to the present.<br />
MUS 3583 Elementary Music Methods<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033<br />
NOTE: Open to music majors only.<br />
Theory, applic<strong>at</strong>ion, and contemporary m<strong>at</strong>erials and<br />
methods in general music for K-6 in the public schools.<br />
Emphasizes the pr<strong>of</strong>essional musician’s role as music<br />
specialist or music coordin<strong>at</strong>or.<br />
Course Descriptions<br />
MUS 3591 Jazz Ensemble<br />
1 credit: 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
NOTE: Membership is by audition or interview. May be<br />
repe<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
The study and performance <strong>of</strong> jazz forms from Dixieland<br />
to fusion through the utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> traditional big band<br />
instrument<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
MUS 4613 Secondary Instrumental Music Methods<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033<br />
Curriculum, rehearsal procedures, administr<strong>at</strong>ion, public<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ions, marching band techniques, junior and senior<br />
high school band methods.<br />
MUS 4632 Piano Pedagogy<br />
2 credits: 2 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033<br />
An examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> current methods, techniques, and<br />
liter<strong>at</strong>ure for priv<strong>at</strong>e piano instruction.<br />
MUS 4671 Marching Band<br />
1 credit: 5 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
NOTE: Membership is by audition or interview. Only<br />
available during the fall semester. May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
This instrumental ensemble provides opportunities for<br />
development through military and corps-style show<br />
design and precision movement. Performances include<br />
football games and parades.<br />
MUS 4691 Concert Choir<br />
1 credit: 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
NOTE: Membership by audition. May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
Mixed chorus which provides opportunities for<br />
development <strong>of</strong> vocal, technical, and expressive skills<br />
through the study and performance <strong>of</strong> choral liter<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
<strong>of</strong> varying styles from all historical periods. The Concert<br />
Choir tours in addition to the programs presented on<br />
campus and in the community.<br />
MUS 4712 Instrumental Conducting<br />
2 credits: 2 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MUS 1033<br />
Specific conducting and rehearsal techniques for<br />
instrumental organiz<strong>at</strong>ions. The course instruction will<br />
include techniques <strong>of</strong> 18th-century performance practice<br />
through 20th-century avant-garde style. Also included<br />
will be aspects <strong>of</strong> administr<strong>at</strong>ion and supervision <strong>of</strong><br />
public school wind programs.<br />
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