Current version - Indiana University South Bend

3603 IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUS-F 201
MUS-F 202
MUS-F 261
MUS-F 281
MUS-F 337
MUS-F 338
MUS-F 466
MUS-F 550
MUS-g 261
jazz piano class (1 cr.)
This course is designed for the elementary
pianist to provide a foundation in basic
jazz piano harmony. Each class will
include the learning of a theoretical
concept, plus the application of that
concept through playing. There are
listening examples given throughout the
course as well as listening assignments
which represent some of the important
jazz piano players of the last 50 years of
the twentieth century.
jazz piano class 2 (1 cr.)
This course is designed as the second in
a series of two courses for the elementary
pianist, to study more advanced harmony,
adding the element of improvisation.
Each class will include the learning of a
theoretical concept, plus the application
of that concept through playing.
String Class Techniques 1 (2 cr.)
Elements of playing and teaching the
string instruments. Techniques of string
class teaching.
Brass Instrument Techniques (2 cr.)
Class instruction and teaching methods
for trumpet, French horn, trombone, and
tuba.
Woodwind Techniques (2 cr.)
Class instruction and teaching methods
for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and
bassoon.
Percussion Techniques (2 cr.)
Timpani, snare drum, xylophone, bass
drum, cymbals, Afro-Indo-Latin and
jazz drums, etc. Laboratory class with
emphasis on teaching techniques.
Marching Band Techniques (2 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor. For undergraduates
and graduates majoring in music education.
Techniques for organizing and training
marching bands in public schools and at
the college level. Planning and charting
football shows; rehearsal problems.
chamber music (1 cr.)
Rehearsal and performance of chamber
music.
string class techniques (1-2 cr.)
Class instruction and teaching methods
for developing proficiency on violin, viola,
violoncello, and double bass.
MUS-G 370
MUS-G 372
MUS-G 373
MUS-G 380
MUS-G 560
MUS-G 561
MUS-G 562
MUS-G 571
MUS-G 810
MUS-H 600
MUS-H 900
Techniques for Conducting (2 cr.)
P: MUS-T 114/MUS-T 116. Fundamentals
of score reading and baton technique. I
Choral Conducting 2 (2 cr.)
P: MUS-G 371 or consent of instructor.
Choral conducting applied to tone,
balance, diction, phrasing, and
interpretation.
Instrumental Conducting (2 cr.)
P: MUS-G 370 or consent of instructor.
Techniques for conducting. Further
development of score reading and
conducting technique.
Advanced Conducting (2 cr.)
P: MUS-G 370. Continuation of MUS-G
370. II
Graduate Choral Conducting (3 cr.)
For graduate students majoring and
minoring in fields other than choral
conducting; emphasis on literature
suitable for secondary schools and
community groups. Admission by
examination.
Master’s Choral Conducting 1 (3 cr.)
Study of the art and techniques of choral
conducting as related to a study of the
score. Major works from the choral and
choral-orchestral literature are conducted.
Master’s Choral Conducting 2 (3 cr.)
P: MUS-G 561. Continuing study of the
art and techniques of choral conducting
as related to a study of the score. Major
works from the choral and choralorchestral
literature are conducted.
MASTER’S Advanced ORCHESTRAL
Conducting I (3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor. Baton technique
and critical examination of scores;
rehearsal and interpretive problems.
DOCTORAL Choral Conducting
Performance 1 (2-3 cr.)
Preparation and conducting of choral
program.
GRADUATE RECITAL IN HARP (1 cr.)
Required course for Master of Music.
HARP GRADUATE MAJOR (1-8 cr.)
Studio instruction in harp for the graduate
major.
MUS-G 281
BRASS instrument techniques (1-2 cr.)
Class instruction and teaching methods
for developing proficiency on brass
instruments.
MUS-I 100 Cultural events attendance (0 cr.)
Events attendance course. Events include
all arts disciplines. Required for all music
majors and minors every semester of study.
P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant, VT = Variable Title
I = fall semester, II = spring semester, S = summer session(s)