Undergraduate - Clarion University

120 Clarion University of Pennsylvania
College of Arts
and Sciences
MUS 357: BAND LITERATURE 3 s.h.
Surveys the available published and recorded literature for marching, military and concert bands; symphonic and wind ensembles;
and woodwind and brass chamber ensembles. Includes transcriptions and arrangements; major publishers in the field; evaluation
of various editions; and also a study of the principal trends of instrumental pedagogy, repertoire, and performance. Prerequisite:
MUS 131. Offered when faculty is available.
MUS 360: BASIC CONDUCTING 1 s.h.
Develops skilled baton technique and clarity of gesture. Focuses on traditional and modern beat patterns, expressive gestures,
cues, and development of left hand. Prerequisite: Music majors or by permission of the instructor. Fall, annually.
MUS 361: PIANO TEACHING METHODS AND MATERIALS 3 s.h.
Surveys modern piano teaching methods and available published teaching materials. Emphasizes the teaching of notation and
the development of reading skills; the teaching of keyboard techniques through an understanding of the player’s physical mechanism
and the coordination of timing and touch; problems of fingering, pedaling, and memorization. Evaluates materials for beginning
students; easier teaching pieces by the great composers; anthologies; appropriate music for the intermediate student, leading to a
more advanced technique and musicianship and to acquaintance with a wide range of composers and musical styles. Prerequisites:
MUS 346 or 131 and permission of the instructor. Offered when faculty is available.
MUS 362: INSTRUMENTAL METHODS 2 s.h.
Analyzes principles and procedures of organizing and conducting instrumental classes, bands, and orchestras in the public
schools. Includes examination and use of texts, methods, and other materials. For music majors or by permission. Spring, annually.
MUS 363: VOCAL METHODS 2 s.h.
Analyzes principles and procedures of organizing and conducting vocal classes and choral ensembles in the public schools.
Includes vocal techniques, tone production, proper vowel placement, proper focus on tone, diction, diaphragmatic breathing, and
investigation of choral literature. For music majors or by permission. Fall, annually.
MUS 364: COMPOSITION 3 s.h.
Examines the nature of the musical idea and of the various possibilities of its subsequent development, including canonic or
fugal treatment, motivic development, and variational procedures. Reviews traditional structural plans and contemporary, formal
and stylistic trends. Creative assignments emphasize the understanding of past and present compositional styles and techniques,
and the gradual development of a personal language. Prerequisites: MUS 127 or permission of instructor. Offered when faculty is
available.
MUS 365: INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING 2 s.h.
Further develops skilled baton techniques and clarity of gesture. Includes effective rehearsal technique, understanding of
performance problems involving tonal balance, tempo, complex rhythmic situations, especially related to intermediate and secondary
school instrumental groups. Prerequisite: MUS 360. Spring, annually.
MUS 366: CHORAL CONDUCTING 2 s.h.
Further develops skilled choral conducting techniques and clarity of gesture. Includes effective rehearsal technique, understanding
of performance problems involving tonal balance, tempo, complex rhythmic situations, especially related to intermediate and
secondary school choral groups. Prerequisite: MUS 360. Spring, annually.
MUS 368: BAND ARRANGING 3 s.h.
Explores instrumentation and scoring problems in marching, military, and concert bands; symphonic wind ensembles; and
woodwind and brass chamber ensembles. Emphasizes score layout and notation, copying and multiple reproduction of parts,
copyright implications, and knowledge of effective combination of instrumental sounds. Prerequisites: MUS 131 (or equivalent
background) and consent of instructor. Offered when faculty is available.
MUS 369: MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS 2 s.h.
Examines the marching band, including organization, music materials, care of instruments and uniforms, marching essentials,
administration, and contemporary techniques. Prerequisites: MUS 127 or permission of instructor. On demand.
MUS 370: ORCHESTRATION / ARRANGING 3 s.h.
A study of basic orchestration/arranging procedures and principles relative to instrumental and vocal ensembles. Emphasizes
music for school use. Prerequisites: MUS 127, 162, 241-245. Spring, annually.
MUS 374: INTERMEDIATE STUDIES IN MUSIC BUSINESS 3 s.h.
Explores special topics in the music industry, including the record industry; advanced issues in broadcasting and film; and
career planning and development. Emphasizes individual projects in accordance with student interest. Prerequisite: MUS 274.
Fall, annually.
MUS 410: SENIOR RECITAL 0 s.h.
The Music Department’s Senior Recital series, which satisfies a department requirement. Music majors elect this course if they
are preparing for a recital in their senior year of study. Elected concurrently with MUS 110. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in
upper-division applied music study. Each semester.
MUS 411: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC 3 s.h.
Topics of special interest in the field of music will be offered. Previous subject areas have included Orff—music for children;
Kodaly method; and Mozart, the man and his music. Topics will be announced in advance. Offered occasionally.
MUS 451: ADVANCED CONDUCTING 3 s.h.
Analyzes selected works by band, choral, and orchestral literature with particular reference of performance problems involving
tonal balance, tempi, complex rhythmic and polymetric situations, vocal intonations and diction. Provides conducting experience