Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

methods and materials necessary for the development
of high school/middle school jazz ensemble
programs. Topics include jazz styles and
phrasing, jazz theory, ensemble directing skills,
pedagogical techniques, and development of
improvisation through listening, analysis, transcription,
and performance. At least four hours
of observation/ participation in public school
music classes is required.
MUSC 366. Travel Study. (1-12)
Academic study involving domestic and/or international
travel. May be taken again for credit
with different topics or areas of study.
MUSC 367:368. Guitar Class. (1:1)
Three hours.
Beginning through intermediate guitar techniques
intended primarily for students requiring
functional skills. Open to all students with consent
of instructor. MUSC 367:fall; 368:spring.
MUSC 369:370. Fretboard Skills. (1:1)
Two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MUSC 368 and permission of
instructor for non-guitar performance majors.
Basic skills in harmonization, transposition, position
studies and improvisation will be studied
as they specifically apply to the fingerboard.
MUSC 373. Computer Music
Composition. (1-2)
Two hours (1) or four hours laboratory (2).
Prerequisites: MUSC 127 and MUSC 212.
Original compositions using electronic sound
sources are prepared for performance in a concert
setting or as a vital component in an audiovisual
presentation. Existing works composed
for electronic sound sources are surveyed. May
be taken again for credit.
MUSC 375. Influence of Music on
Behavior. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Upper level standing as a music
therapy major.
Pre- or Corequisite: MUSC 102.
Study of uses of music, past and present, and its
effects on man’s behavior.
MUSC 391. Topics in the Arts and
Entertainment Business. (1)
One lecture, two hours field study.
Prerequisite: MUSC 104 and permission of instructor.
Variable topic course. Will study major topics
and issues in the arts and entertainment fields.
The class content will draw from important and
relevant industry issues, current events, and
individual student interests and projects. May be
taken again for credit. Depending upon the topic,
this course may be used to meet requirements
for the minor in Women’s Studies.
MUSC 402. Clinical Orientation in
Music Therapy. (1)
See MUSC 202:302:402.
MUSC 404. Music Business Field
Experience. (1)
One hour lecture.
Prerequisite: MUSC 104 and permission of instructor.
This organized and structured experience in a
music business setting involves 30 to 60 hours
of observation and participation under the supervision
of a business manager or owner. May be
taken again for credit.
MUSC 416. Fund-raising and Finance
for the Arts. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MUSC 104 and permission of instructor.
An intensive study of financial and funding
issues in the arts and entertainment industries,
and the role of the financial manager and development
director in these affairs. Topics covered
include financial planning and reporting, budgeting,
and grant writing and research.
MUSC 417. Form and Analysis. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212.
Standard forms from small units through concerto
and fugal techniques. Synthesis of larger,
more general concepts. Comparative study of
various periods and cultures.
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