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MU 100 Beginning Class Piano
1 hour
Students learn necessary skills to interpret and perform beginning level piano music. A combination of group and individual instruction is provided to students in the Clavinova Piano Lab. MIDI disc accompaniments enhance the learning experience. Prerequisite: No prior piano experience.
MU 101 Class Piano II
1 hour
Continued work on elementary and early intermediate piano repertoire. A combination of group and individual instruction is provided to students in the Clavinova Piano Lab. MIDI disc accompaniments enhance the learning experience. Prerequisite: MU 100 or consent of the instructor.
MU 202, 402 Private Piano
1or 2 hours
Private piano lessons offer the student the opportunity for musical growth both in performance of piano literature and in knowledge of the interrelationships between performance, history and theory. Each level may be repeated four times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 204, 404 Private Organ
1 or 2 hours
Private lessons offer a one-to-one intensive learning experience for the student in a designated musical area. In the organ studio the student will experience musical growth by preparing, interpreting, and performing organ literature from the standard repertoire. Each level may be repeated 4 times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 111 Accompanying Class
0 or 1 hour
Coaching in the art of accompanying. Prerequisites: Piano proficiency and consent of the instructor.
MU 112 Voice Class
1 hour
Voice class offers an intensive vocal learning experience through a master class setting. Students learn similar repertoire together, which allows students to reinforce their own learning through their individual contact with the professor and through their observation of others’ learning.
MU 214, 414 Private Voice
1 or 2 hours
Private Voice offers an intensive vocal learning experience through a one-to-one setting. Students study standard literature from the past and the present and strive to improve their vocal quality. Each level may be repeated 4 times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 216, 416 Private Woodwind Instruments
1 or 2 hours
Private Woodwind Instruments. Private lessons. Students will 1) address personal levels of skill and technique (posture, breathing, tonal concept, resonance, embouchure, range, vibrato, melodic interpretation, poise, performing etiquette, melody, phrasing, style, harmony, rhythms, intonation, articulations, alternate fingerings, and memory) as appropriate for each instrument studied; 2) become aware of professional recordings and performances on the instrument; 3) study appropriate literature for the instrument. Each level may be repeated 4 times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 222, 422 Private Fretted String Instruments
1 or 2 hours
Private Fretted String Instruments. Private lessons in guitar. Students will 1) address personal levels of skill and technique (posture, tonal concept, resonance, range, vibrato, melodic interpretation, poise, performing etiquette, melody, phrasing, style, harmony, rhythms, intonation, articulations, alternate fingerings, and memory) as appropriate for the instrument studied; 2) become aware of professional recordings and performances on the instrument; 3) study appropriate literature for the instrument. Each level may be repeated 4 times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 224, 424 Private Bowed String Instruments
1 or 2 hours
Private Bowed String Instruments. Private lessons on violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Students will 1) address personal levels of skill and technique (posture, bowing, tonal concept, resonance, range, vibrato, melodic interpretation, poise, performing etiquette, melody, phrasing, style, harmony, rhythms, intonation, articulations, alternate fingerings, and memory) as appropriate for each instrument studied; 2) become aware of professional recordings and performances on the instrument; 3) study appropriate literature for the instrument. Each level may be repeated four times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 218, 418 Private Brass Instruments
1 or 2 hours
Private Brass Instruments. Private lessons. Students will 1) address personal levels of skill and technique (posture, breathing, tonal concept, resonance, embouchure, range, vibrato, melodic interpretation, poise, performing etiquette, melody, phrasing, style, harmony, rhythms, intonation, articulations, alternate fingerings, and memory) as appropriate for each instrument studied; 2) become aware of professional recordings and performances on the instrument; 3) study appropriate literature for the instrument. Each level may be repeated 4 times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 226, 426 Private Percussion Instruments
1 or 2 hours
Private Percussion Instruments. Private lessons. Students will 1) address personal levels of skill and technique (posture, tonal concept, resonance, range, vibrato, melodic interpretation, poise, performing etiquette, melody, phrasing, style, harmony, rhythms, intonation, articulations and memory) as appropriate for each instrument studied; 2) become aware of professional recordings and performances on the instrument; 3) study appropriate literature for the instrument. Each level may be repeated 4 times. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
MU 230 Foundations of Musical Theater
3 hours
A team-taught, interdisciplinary course shared by the theatre and music departments. This course is designed as an applied experience that will focus on roles and excerpts from musical theatre: the musical, dramatic, language and movement techniques. Scenes and musical numbers in workshop. Large group and solo work. (Interterm, odd-numbered)
MU 350 Junior Recital
0-1 hour
Full or half recital required of music majors with performance emphasis. Optional for majors with other emphases. Performance of literature from the standard repertoire. Prerequisites: sophomore application recital and four semesters of study on major applied instrument or voice.
MU 373 Recording Technology
1 hour
This course will introduce students to the use of recording systems and their pedagogical application in PK-12 schools and other musical settings. Audiotape, digital audio computer files, and appropriate procedures and computer software programs will be used. The course focuses on recording live performances rather than enhancing and/or changing the format of existing recordings.
MU 375 Junior Seminar
1 hour
The music major will focus career goals, explore possible practicum opportunities, discuss aspects of professional practice, and participate in campus and off-campus musical events.
MU 475 Senior Music Project: Senior Recital
2 hours
Full or half recital required of all music majors. Performance of repertoire representative of the appropriate historical style periods. Student must perform a preview lecture-recital for the music faculty and receive their approval prior to performing the senior recital. Student will also prepare program notes for their recital. This course replaces private lessons for the semester in which the student enrolls.
Music Theory
MU 150 Introduction to Writing Music
3 hours
A foundation course in harmonic concepts and their applications in music composition. Students will study the fundamentals of music (including notation, scales, key signatures, intervals and chords) and compose elementary musical examples using traditional notation as well as music notation software. Prerequisite: no prior music background is required.
MU 152 Harmony I
3 hours
A continuation of study in the materials and elements of music, including melody, voice leading, harmony, texture, harmonic progression, form, and analysis. Prerequisite: MU 150 or consent of instructor.
MU 254 Harmony II
3 hours
Continued work in part writing that incorporates altered chords, seventh chords, and modulation, and analysis of simple binary and ternary forms. Prerequisites: MU 150 and MU 152.
MU 255 Sight Singing and Ear Training I
1 hour
The study and practice of melody, harmony and rhythm through sight singing and ear training. Taught as a companion course to MU 254 Harmony II.. The purpose of sight singing is to enable students to develop a “hearing eye,” allowing students to translate musical symbols from the concrete level of music notation into sounds that communicate the composer’s abstract musical intention. Ear training is designed to develop intelligent listening and the maximum in aural perception. Prerequisites: MU 150 and MU 152.
MU 256 Form and Analysis
3 hours
Study of compositional devices as they relate to form and analysis in works from the Baroque period through the 20th century. Prerequisites: MU 150, MU 152, and 254.
MU 257 Sight Singing and Ear Training II
1 hour
Continued study in sight singing and ear training. Student will further hone skills described in MU 255. Prerequisite: MU 255.
Musical Understanding
G-MU 161 Music Appreciation: Vernacular, Western, and World Traditions
3 hours
In addition to surveying traditional periods in Western art music, the course also focuses on folk music, jazz, and world musics. Meets Humanities/The Arts credit. (Spring semester, even-numbered years; Interterm, odd-numbered years)
G-HU 250 Introduction to Fine Arts
4 hours
An introduction to music, the visual arts and theatre as intertwined art forms. Students will be expected to attend galleries, museums, concerts, performances, etc. as they begin to explore the various components of the “fine arts.”
MU 362 Music History I
3 hours
A survey of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods preceded by a brief overview of ancient Greek and Roman music and early Christian music. The course focuses on musical trends and styles, significant composers and their contributions, and the development of musical forms. The interrelatedness of music to other art forms, politics, philosophy, history, and scientific and technological advancements is also presented. (Spring semester, odd-numbered years)
MU 364 Music History II
4 hours (Language Intensive)
A survey of western European/American art music from the Classic era through the 20th Century. The course focuses on musical trends and styles, significant composers and their contributions, and the development of musical forms. The interrelatedness of music to other art forms, politics, philosophy, history and scientific and technological advancements is also presented. (Fall semester, odd-numbered years)
Music Education
MU 180 Instrumental Techniques: Woodwinds
1 hour
An introductory study of the techniques of playing and teaching woodwind instruments at the public school level, with emphasis on a practical knowledge of teaching materials, fingering, acoustics, tone production, and care of the instruments. (Fall, odd years)
MU 181 Instrumental Techniques: Bowed Strings
1 hour
An introductory study of the techniques of playing and teaching orchestral string instruments at the public school level, with emphasis on a practical knowledge of teaching materials, fingering, acoustics, tone production, bowings, and care of the instruments. (Spring, even years)
MU 183 Instrumental Techniques: Brass
1 hour
An introductory study of the techniques of playing and teaching brass instruments at the public school level, with emphasis on a practical knowledge of teaching materials, fingerings, acoustics, tone production and care of the instruments. (Fall, even years)
MU 184 Instrumental Techniques: Percussion
1 hour
An introductory study of the techniques of playing and teaching percussion instruments at the public school level, with emphasis on a practical knowledge of teaching materials, rudiments, and care of the instruments. Students will also complete a unit on writing and teaching a football halftime marching band show. (Spring, odd years)
MU 275 Fundamentals of Conducting
2 hours
An entry-level class designed to introduce the instrumental and choral music student to basic conducting techniques, score preparation and rehearsal technique, and hands-on experience conducting recorded and live vocal and instrumental ensembles. (Fall, odd years)
MU 276 Choral Methods and Materials
2 hours
Study and practice of the aspects or organizing and conducting choral groups. Special attention is given to the international phonetic alphabet (IPA); diction; and choral methods, materials, and techniques. Prerequisite: MU 275 or permission of the instructor. (Spring semester, even-numbered years)
MU 277 Instrumental Methods and Materials
1 hour
A study of the basic technical aspects of organizing and conducting instrumental ensembles, bands and orchestras. Prerequisite: MU 275 or permission of the instructor. (Spring/Alternate Years)
MU 370/EE 304 Methods for Teaching Music In The Elementary School
2 hours
For elementary education majors. Emphasis is placed upon methods for teaching elementary school children and the integration of music into the elementary school curriculum.
CI 451/MU 451, MU/CI 453, MU/CI 454 Methods for Teaching Public School Music
9 hours
For music education majors. The methods and materials for music teaching at elementary and secondary levels:
MU-CI 451 General Music K-6 3 hours
MU-CI 453 Vocal Music 7-12 3 hours
MU-CI 454 Instrumental Music 5-12 3 hours
Ensembles
G-MU 140 College Band
0-1 hour
Open to all students with appropriate experience, regardless of major. Performs a variety of wind band literature on several concerts each semester and at all home football and basketball games. Meets Humanities/The Arts credit.
G-MU 142 College Choir
0-1 hour
Open to all students. Students will develop a knowledge of and appreciation for artistic creativity through singing some of the great choral repertoire of the past and present, experiencing the pleasure of singing in a quality ensemble, and developing the singer’s vocal ability. The choir performs on major concerts fall and spring terms and tours during spring term to churches and schools. Prerequisite: entrance interview and informal audition. Meets Humanities/The Arts credit.
MU 146 Instrumental Ensemble
0-1 hour
Trios, quartets, quintets and like-instrument choirs organized by audition according to interest and available students. Required: simultaneous enrollment in college band and consent of instructor.
MU 148 Vocal Ensemble
0-1 hour
Vocal ensemble is a select performance group formed by audition from members of the McPherson College Choir. It is designed to give students opportunity to sing and perform some of the great vocal chamber literature in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: simultaneous enrollment in college choir and consent of instructor.
MU 175 Music Tour
3 hours
Travel, lecture, and performance tour of a region in the U.S. or foreign countries. Study involves the functions of music and its interaction with culture, emotion, language, dance, art, sculpture, and architecture. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in touring ensemble (or immediate-previous semester for summer or interterm tour); additional cost beyond tuition.
Individualized Courses Available
295/495 Field Experience 1-4 hours
299/499 Independent Study 1-4 hours
388 Career Connections 1-12 hours
445 Readings and Research 1-4 hours
For complete MC course descriptions and schedules please refer
to the latest Course Catalog 07-08 (1.5MB .pdf)
and Schedule 08-09 (2.5MB .pdf).
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