2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUS257 LLP credits: 0
The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting
learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application
of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
MUS258 PST credits: 0
The student petitions to gain academic credit through verification of completed collegelevel
training (seminars, workshops, licenses, apprenticeships, etc.) conducted in a non-collegiate
setting. The petition is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
MUS295 Independent Study in Music credits: 1
Sophomore level independent study.
MUS301 Music Theory III credits: 3
This course is a study and application of contrapuntal techniques of the sixteen through
eighteenth centuries and of the tonal resources of the nineteenth century. Emphasis on
analysis and composition. PREREQUISITES: MUS202
MUS302 Music Theory IV credits: 3
This course provides study and application of the tonal, rhythmic and formal resources of
the twentieth century. Emphasis on analysis and composition. PREREQUISITES: MUS301
MUS310 Experiencing Music credits: 3
This course will treat the creation, purposes, and meanings of music, its role in the lives
of individuals and communities, and its character as knowledge, perception, expression,
and pleasure.
MUS321 Conducting III credits: 1
Advanced choral and instrumental conducting correlated with ear training. Advanced literature
for voices and instruments. PREREQUISITES: MUS222
MUS322 Conducting IV credits: 1
Students study and demonstrate advanced instrumental conducting techniques correlated
with ear training. PREREQUISITES: MUS321
MUS325 Hymnody & Liturgies of the Chr Church credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to enable the student to understand the history and present
day application of hymnody and Liturgy as embodied in Christian worship.
MUS331 History of Music I (w) credits: 3
The development of music from antiquity to about 1750. Emphasis upon the theoretical
and aesthetic foundations of Western music during this time.
PREREQUISITES: MUS202 and ENG101
MUS332 History of Music II (w) credits: 3
The development of music from 1750 to the present. Emphasis upon the monuments of
music and the compositional procedures exhibited in the musical genera of this time.
PREREQUISITES: MUS202 and ENG101
MUS333 Ethnomusicology credits: 2
An introduction to the Music of the World's People. This course is an introduction to
World Music and will enable the student to experience and understand the meanings of
music in the lives of diverse human communities.
MUS337 Lutheran Worship credits: 1
The nature and purpose of worship in the Lutheran service including the developmental
study of hymns and liturgy.