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MUS 239 - Film Music
Prerequisites, introductory-level understanding of basic musical elements, consent of instructor. This course will cover the role of music in American, European, and World cinema, changes in film music style from the early silents to the current day, cross-cultural differences in the scoring of films, the compositional process when writing for film, and the process of adding music to film in post-production. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 244 - Principles of Music Technology
Prerequisite, pass MUS 098 or pass MUS 128 with at least a C or pass diagnostic exam or consent of instructor. Students must possess basic skills and knowledge of music notation, fundamentals of music, and computer literacy. This course will introduce students to necessary skills for the production of electronic music, computer music notation, the musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), sound recording and editing techniques, digital data management, and electronic music history. (Offered every semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 248 - Audio-Video Concert Recording and Archiving
Prerequisite, consent of instructor, pass diagnostic examination in computer literacy and basic AV recording skills. Students must possess basic skills and knowledge of microphone set-up, audio and video software. This course will introduce students to necessary skills for audio and video archiving and delivery of sound and video formats on the internet. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 249 - Film Music Composition I
Prerequisites, proficiency in basic western harmony, notation, and orchestration practices, and consent of instructor. This introduction to the role of music in film examines how to achieve an effective score. Topics include spotting: the practical and psychological considerations of music placement; methods of synchronizing score to picture; and the dramatic utilization of melody, harmony, rhythm, and orchestral texture. Student composers write and record cues. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 251 - Sophomore Vocal Coaching
Prerequisite, sophomore standing, consent of instructor. An introductory course which focuses on the fundamental aspects of vocal coaching in a group setting. Students will study operatic arias and art song in Italian, French, German, and English. Discussion of musical considerations relating to style and textual considerations. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $100. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 260 - Electroacoustic Music I
Prerequisite, MUS 244 , or consent of instructor. This course forms the first semester of the electroacoustic composition course sequence. Aspects of musique concrete, acousmatic, signal processing, digital recording, and an intro to live-electronic music are covered. In its approach the course will provide a combination of theoretical background and hands-on instruction, in order to familiarize the student with work in the studio (hardware, signal flow) and to facilitate the use of various software applications in a creative context. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 277 - Music Composition
Prerequisites, B.M. composition major, sophomore standing, consent of instructor. A structured approach to composing music, from small to larger complex forms. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 280 - Music Information Literacy
This course provides an overview of what is necessary for music information literacy, from the introductory to the advanced level. Though taken in students’ second year, the topics covered will inform the work they produce throughout their music studies and will prepare them for writing program notes, senior capstone research projects, and even for graduate work. It is required for all music majors. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 290 - Intern Program
Prerequisites, music major, or minor, and sophomore standing, consent of instructor, consent of department chair. This course provides students with the opportunity to receive credit for internships with off-campus music organizations. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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MUS 297 - Applied Private Instruction in Composition
Prerequisites, music major, or minor, and consent of instructor. Applied private instruction in music composition. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 297 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. Fee: $100. per credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 297A - Applied Private Instruction in Conducting
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Applied, private instruction in conducting. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 297A may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. Fee: $100. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 297B - Applied Private Instruction in Score Reading
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Applied, private instruction in score reading. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 297B may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. Fee: $100. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 298A - Junior Recital - Half Solo Program, Accompanied
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Junior recitals are not required for degree. Juniors with a major in B.M. Performance, B.M. Music Education and/or B.M. Composition may perform a shared recital. There must be a minimum of two students on the program. Juniors must have passed their UDP to perform a recital. Exceptions can be made for performance or composition majors on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the area director, if the director determines the student is ready and should perform a full solo junior recital. P/NP. Fee: $250. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 298B - Junior Recital - Half Solo Program, Unaccompanied
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Junior recitals are not required for degree. Juniors with a major in B.M. Performance, B.M. Music Education and/or B.M. Composition may perform a shared recital. There must be a minimum of two students on the program. Juniors must have passed their UDP to perform a recital. Exceptions can be made for performance or composition majors on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the area director, if the director determines the student is ready and should perform a full solo junior recital. P/NP. No fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 298C - Junior Recital - Full Solo Program, Accompanied
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Junior recitals are not required for degree. Juniors with a major in B.M. Performance, B.M. Music Education and/or B.M. Composition may perform a shared recital. There must be a minimum of two students on the program. Juniors must have passed their UDP to perform a recital. Exceptions can be made for performance or composition majors on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the area director, if the director determines the student is ready and should perform a full solo junior recital. P/NP. Fee: $400. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 298D - Junior Recital - Full Solo Program, Unaccompanied
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Junior recitals are not required for degree. Juniors with a major in B.M. Performance, B.M. Music Education and/or B.M. Composition may perform a shared recital. There must be a minimum of two students on the program. Juniors must have passed their UDP to perform a recital. Exceptions can be made for performance or composition majors on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the area director, if the director determines the student is ready and should perform a full solo junior recital. P/NP. No fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 301 - Music History and Literature I
Prerequisite, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “C” or better. Prerequisite for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “B” or better. The study of Western music styles and genres in historical and cultural context; the periods of Antiquity, Medieval, and Renaissance music, up to c. 1600. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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MUS 302 - Music History and Literature II
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “C” or better, and MUS 134 with a “C” or better. Prerequisites for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “B” or better, and MUS 134 with a “B” or better. The study of Western music styles and genres in historical and cultural context. Covers the transition to the Baroque period through transition to the Classical period c. 1580-1750. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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MUS 303 - Music History and Literature III
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “C” or better, and MUS 233 with a “C” or better. Prerequisites for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “B” or better, and MUS 233 with a “B” or better. The study of Western music styles and genres in historical and cultural context. Covers the Classical and Early Romantic periods, c. 1750-1850. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 304 - Music History and Literature IV
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “C” or better, and MUS 234 with a “C” or better. Prerequisites for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “B” or better, and MUS 234 with a “B” or better. The study of Western music styles and genres in historical and cultural context. Covers the late Romantic period and early 20th century, c. 1850-1950. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 305 - Advanced Guitar
Prerequisite, junior standing. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit for music majors and minors; $520. per credit for others. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 306 - Advanced Voice (Non-Performance Majors)
Prerequisites, consent of instructor, junior standing, and music major, or minor. Advanced study in vocal technique. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit for music majors and minors; $520. per credit for others. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 307 - University Choir
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The University Choir, a selected ensemble, is open to students of all disciplines at Chapman University upon successfully passing an interview and audition. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 309 - University Singers
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The University Singers, a selected ensemble with major emphasis on chamber literature, is open to students of all disciplines at Chapman upon successfully passing an interview and audition. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 310 - Opera Chapman
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. A class of selected students devoted to the study of scenes, ensembles and arias from the standard operatic or musical theatre literature, with emphasis on the singing actor, stage deportment, and the special techniques of the operatic singer. Performances of scenes, or complete operas, or musicals. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 311 - Vocal Coaching
Prerequisites, two years of private vocal instruction, junior standing, consent of instructor. Students will study operatic arias and art song in Italian, French, German, and English. Discussion of musical considerations relating to style and textual considerations. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 312 - Instrumental Coaching
Prerequisite, two years of private instruction on major instrument, consent of instructor, junior standing. An intensive course in instrumental coaching which focuses on collaborative music-making and interpretation of sonata repertoire. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 314 - University Treble Choir
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The university women’s choir, a selected ensemble, is open to students of all disciplines at Chapman University upon successfully passing an interview and audition. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 315 - Wind Symphony
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The wind ensemble offers performance experience to qualified students at Chapman University. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 316 - Studio Class
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Periodic meetings of students enrolled in similar private lesson instruction to study solo and ensemble repertory, pedagogical materials and teaching methods. (section KB, keyboard; section KCA, keyboard collaborative arts; section OR, orchestral instrument; section GU, guitar; section VO, voice.) P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 316A - Score Analysis
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. This course will include a thorough study of form, texture, non-harmonic tones, style, orchestration, and performance practice in order to develop the skills and experience needed to prepare scores for performance. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit as content changes each semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 318 - Big Band
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The big band offers rehearsal and performance experience of traditional, modern, and original Big Bang Jazz repertoire to qualified students at Chapman University. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 319 - Opera Chapman Scenes
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. A class of selected students devoted to the study of scenes and arias from the standard operatic or musical theatre literature, with emphasis on the singing actor, stage deportment and the special techniques of the operatic singer. Performances of scenes in a small ensemble setting. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered fall semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 320 - Advanced Organ
Prerequisite, junior standing. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit for music majors and minors; $520. per credit for others. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 321 - The Chapman Orchestra
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Study and performance of standard and contemporary music literature, open to qualified students of Chapman University and members of the community. Public concerts on campus and in the community. Concert tour may be in included during interterm. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 322A - Small Ensemble: Guitar
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course students studying guitar have the opportunity to be coached and perform in small ensembles such as trios, quartets and quintets. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322B - Small Ensemble: Strings
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Chamber music ensemble such as a string quartet, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, jazz ensemble, new music ensemble, early music ensemble, vocal chamber ensemble, vocal jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, piano quartet, etc. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322C - Chapman Percussion Ensemble
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The Chapman Percussion Ensemble is designed to rehearse and perform advanced percussion-focused chamber music, providing an outlet for percussion majors to cultivate their awareness of contemporary percussion. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322D - Small Ensemble: Piano
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course, students studying piano have the opportunity to be coached and perform in small ensembles such as duos, trios and quartets, with other pianists and with strings and other instruments. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322E - Small Ensemble: Woodwinds
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course, students studying wind instruments will have the opportunity to be coached and perform in small ensembles such as trios, quartets and quintets of varying wind instruments. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322F - Small Ensemble: Brass
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course, students will have the opportunity to be coached and perform in small ensembles such as trios, quartets and quintets, with a variety of brass instruments. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322G - New Music Ensemble
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The ensemble features the works of renowned composers as well as those of local composers and students at Chapman. All genres of new music are explored. Performers in the ensemble vary participation in pieces according to the requirements of the repertoire being performed. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322H - Small Ensemble: Saxophone
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course, students of saxophone will have the opportunity to be coached and perform in chamber ensembles, primarily quartets, however, also occasionally duos, trios and combinations up to a double quartet. Repertoire from various eras and styles will be studied and performed. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322I - Jazz Combos
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course students will have the opportunity to perform selected jazz repertoire, representing a vast array of jazz styles, while learning authentic stylistic and idiomatic qualities as well as jazz technique. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322K - Vocal Jazz
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course, students will study and perform varied choral literature appropriate for a university vocal jazz ensemble. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) ½ credit
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MUS 322M - Early Music Ensemble
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course students will have an opportunity to learn the techniques of playing early music–style, intonation, technique, historical context. Repertoire will cover Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322N - Chapman Celebrates Small Ensemble
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. A class of selected students devoted to the study of scenes and production numbers from the standard musical theatre literature, with emphasis on the singing actor, stage deportment and the special techniques of musical theater. May be repeated for credit. (Offered fall semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 322O - Pep Band
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. In this course, students will have the opportunity to be coached and perform in a small winds marching band ensemble. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 323 - Advanced Orchestral Instruments
Prerequisite, junior standing. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit for music majors and minors; $520. per credit for others. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 323A - Advanced Jazz Improvisation
Prerequisites, consent of instructor. Advanced private instruction in jazz improvisation. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 323A may be taken for 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. Fee: $240. per credit for music majors and minors. Fee: $520. per credit for other students. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 324 - Audio Recording Techniques
Prerequisites, pass MUS 244 with a “C” or better and pass MUS 128 or MUS 133 with a C or better. This course will introduce students to sound recording techniques in a modern studio environment using audio equipment and media in the digital and analog domains. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 326 - Musical Cultures of the Caribbean and Latin America
Open to non-music majors. This course is an introduction to musical styles of the Caribbean, South America and Latin America with emphases on theory, forms, instruments, and sociological implications. The course introduces the student to ethnomusicology - the study of music in a people’s way of life. This treats music as a distillation of cultural styles, approaching diverse musical styles with the desire to understand them on their own terms, as the people who make the music the music would understand them. By region we examine life histories and autobiographies that are essential to understanding the meaning and purpose of musical performances: additional musical, sociological, geopolitical, and cultural-spiritual elements are studied to lead to understanding. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 329 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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MUS 330 - Form and Harmonic Analysis
Prerequisites, junior standing, pass MUS 234 , MUS 236 with a “C” or better, or for composition majors pass MUS 234 , MUS 236 with “B” or better. A critical, in-depth study of the formal aspects of Western Art Music, from the Renaissance to the 21st century. An emphasis will be placed on works that not only exemplify traditional structures (starting from simple structural elements, binary and ternary forms, to larger forms), but also expand the horizons of formal design. (Offered every semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 332A - Musical Cultures of Africa/Middle East
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102 with a “C” or better, and music major, or minor. This course will explore the non-Western musical traditions of Africa and the Middle East. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 332B - Musical Cultures of Asia/Pacific
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102 with a “C” or better, and music major, or minor. This course will explore the non-Western musical traditions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 332C - Musical Cultures of the Americas
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102 with a “C” or better, and music major, or minor. This course will explore the non-western musical traditions of the Americas. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 336 - Music Theatre Singing and Dancing
Prerequisites, MUS 128 or MUS 133 and performance, vocal emphasis major or consent of instructor. A team-taught performance course focused on learning musical theatre singing style and the skills needed to sing and dance simultaneously. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit since content changes every semester. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 337 - Popular Singing Styles
Prerequisites, MUS 128 or MUS 133 and performance, vocal emphasis major or consent of instructor. A performance course focused on the popular singing styles of jazz and pop. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit since content changes each semester. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 339 - Principles of Arranging
Prerequisite, MUS 233 . A study of the various aspects of instrumentation and arranging for various ensembles, found in K-12 system and beyond, using examples drawn from existing repertoire for band, choir, orchestra and other ensembles. The primary emphasis will be placed on learning about instrumentation, different types of voices and arranging for various ensembles in a series of practical exercises, which will focus on learning the principles of vocal writing, instrumental transposition, notation of score and parts, voicing the chords and combining parts in the score to create a variety of textures. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 340 - Instrumentation and Beginning Orchestration
Prerequisites, pass MUS 234 with a “C” or better, junior standing. Prerequisite for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 234 with “B” or better. An introductory but in depth study of the various aspects of instrumentation and beginning orchestration for various ensembles. The primary emphasis will be placed on works that exemplify common notion systems and orchestration techniques present in the orchestral and chamber music repertoire. (Offered every semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 342 - Alexander Technique Coaching
Prerequisites, MUS 112 , or consent of instructor, and music major. Private instruction in the Alexander Technique with focus on exploring the principles of this Technique in musical performance. Material covered will provide procedures to: diminish unnecessary tension while singing or playing an instrument; diminish the burden of performance anxiety; develop poise; enhance understanding of the coordination involved in breathing. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-2 credits
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MUS 344 - Advanced Topics in Music Technology
Prerequisite, pass MUS 244 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Course will examine specific topics in music technology in depth. Variable topic course, topics vary from semester to semester and include: Ableton Live, Reason, Logic, computer music notation, performance of electronic music, etc. May be repeated for credit since topic varies. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 345 - History of Musical Theatre
Prerequisites, junior standing, and music, or theatre, or dance major, or minors, or consent of instructor. The history and analysis of American musical theatre from the early twentieth century to the present. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 346 - Music and Interactive Technology with MAX/MSP
Prerequisite, pass MUS 244 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. This course explores the use of Max MSP, an interactive graphical programming environment for music and audio. This course will introduce students to the basics of Max’s programming interface and teach students to construct their own patches, thus enabling them to create sound generation, sampling, and video playback/manipulation that can be controlled with external controllers. Students will gain an understanding of the way digital audio works, how to navigate and create with Max software, and how to interface common sensors with microcontrollers. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 347 - Post-production Editing and Processing Techniques
Prerequisite, MUS 244 , or pass a diagnostic examination in computer literacy and basic audio recording skills. Students must possess basic skills and knowledge of microphone set-up, signal path, and digital audio workstation software. This course will introduce students to techniques for audio enhancement after the initial tracking has been completed. These include mastering workflows, addition of effects such as compression and reverb, noise reduction, pitch correction, time correction and basic editing. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 348 - Introduction to Music Synthesis
Prerequisite, MUS 244 , or consent of instructor. It is the goal of this course that each student-upon successful completion-gains a working knowledge of electronic synthesizers and the components of the synthesis process (oscillators, filters, envelope generators, etc.) for the creation, shaping, and design of sound. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 350 - Principles of Piano Technology
Prerequisites, consent of instructor, students must possess basic skills and knowledge of the piano. The piano technology course is designed as an overview of basic concepts in piano tuning, repair, regulating, and voicing. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 1 credit
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MUS 356 - Topics in French Opera
(Same as FREN 356 .) 3 credits
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MUS 360 - Electroacoustic Music II
Prerequisites, MUS 260 , MUS 344 , or consent of instructor. This course forms the second semester of the Electroacoustic Composition course sequence and builds on topics introduced in the first course. Focus is on the advanced application computer software and the live application of electronic music, issues of synchronization, triggering and automatic score followers. The course also surveys the repertoire of historically important works combining instrumental performance and new media. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 398A - Senior Recital in Keyboard Collaborative Arts-Half Solo Program
Prerequisite, consent of instructor, senior standing. Half solo recital on piano. A minimum of a half solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music (Pre-Certification, Music Education) Instrumental and Vocal Emphasis, and the Bachelor of Music in Performance, Instrumental Emphasis - Keyboard Collaborative Arts degrees (solo piano performance.)
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 398B - Senior Recital in Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis - Half Solo Program, Unaccompanied
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Half solo recital on an instrument for music education majors. A minimum of a half solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music (Pre-Certification, Music Education) Instrumental and Vocal Emphasis, and the Bachelor of Music in Performance, Instrumental Emphasis - Keyboard Collaborative Arts degrees (solo piano performance.)
P/NP. No Fee. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 398C - Senior Recital in Music Education, Vocal Emphasis - Half Solo Program, Accompanied
Prerequisites, senior standing, consent of instructor. Half solo recital in voice for music education majors. A minimum of a half solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music (Pre-Certification, Music Education) Instrumental and Vocal Emphasis, and the Bachelor of Music in Performance, Instrumental Emphasis - Keyboard Collaborative Arts degrees (solo piano performance.)
P/NP. Fee: $200. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 398D - Senior Recital in Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis - Half Solo Program, Accompanied
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Half solo recital on an instrument for music education majors. A minimum of a half solo recital is required for the Bachelor of Music (Pre-Certification, Music Education) Instrumental and Vocal Emphasis, and the Bachelor of Music in Performance, Instrumental Emphasis - Keyboard Collaborative Arts degrees (solo piano performance.)
P/NP. Fee: $200. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor, junior standing, and music major, or minor. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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MUS 402 - Advanced Compendium of Western Music History
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. For music majors and music minors on the 2018-19 catalog and before to incorporate second semester of Compendium into their programs. This course will focus broadly on the major styles and trends of Western music, with some depth in specific style periods and genres. Some sections of MUS 402 will be offered with MUS 102A and/or MUS 102B . Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 404 - Advanced Piano
Prerequisite, junior standing. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit for music majors and minors; $520. per credit for others. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 405 - Music History and Literature V
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102B and MUS 234 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Prerequisites for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 102B and MUS 234 with a “B” or better, or consent of instructor. The study of Western music styles and genres in historical and cultural context, c. 1950-present. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 406 - Advanced Voice (Performance Majors)
Prerequisites, performance major with vocal emphasis, consent of instructor. Advanced study in vocal technique and artistry. Elements will include breathing/breath management, healthy phonation and balance of resonance with attention to articulation and correct diction in several languages. These elements will be integrated into songs and arias. Vocal Performance majors will work towards performing a full solo recital during their senior year of study. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 407 - Advanced Collaborative Piano
All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load of 1 to 4 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240. per credit for music majors and minors; $520. per credit for all others. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
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MUS 411 - Collaborative Piano Class
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. The development of skills in piano accompaniment of vocal or instrumental performance. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $100. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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MUS 427 - Advanced Counterpoint
Prerequisite, pass MUS 340 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 340 with “B” or better, or consent of instructor. Study of the principles of linear counterpoint from 1800 to the present. Analytical exercises focusing on the contrapuntal music of Beethoven, Brahms, Schoenberg, Hindemith, Bartok, Ligeti, Takemitsu, and others. Applied exercises in composition. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 429 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 433 - Foundations of Music Education
Prerequisites, MUS 231 , consent of instructor. The purpose of this course is for students to gain an overview of the historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations that have shaped and directed music education in America and abroad, and, thereby, to provide the tools for formulating a personal philosophy of music education. Some sections of MUS 433 may be taught with MUS 533. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 435 - Chapman Music Teachers Institute
Prerequisites, pass MUS 102 , MUS 234 , MUS 236 with a “C” or better, MUS 231 , and MUS 457 , or MUS 458 , or MUS 459 . The purpose of the course is to provide opportunities for students that will effectively assist them in their development as teachers, leading to their ultimate success in the classroom. Focus is on the practical application of learned teaching methods. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 439 - Topics in Film Music
Prerequisites, MUS 134 , MUS 239 , or consent of instructor. This course examines specific film music topics in depth. Variable topic course, topics include: The Role of Music in Film (Advanced), Music in Film Noir, Music in Science Fiction Film, Musicals on Film, Music for Animation, Music in Comedy vs. Drama, The work of a specific composer of film music, Music in the films of a specific filmmaker, Film Music Composition II. May be repeated for credit since topic varies. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 440 - Advanced Orchestration
Prerequisite, pass MUS 340 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor, or Prerequisite for B.M. composition major, pass MUS 340 with “B” or better, or consent of instructor. A critical and in depth study of the various aspects of orchestration and extended instrumental techniques used in music of the 20th and 21st centuries. The primary emphasis will be placed on works that exemplify current notion systems and orchestration techniques present in the orchestral and chamber music repertoire since 1950. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 450 - Choral Conducting I
Prerequisites, pass MUS 234 , MUS 236 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Patterns and techniques used in development and training of choral groups. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 451 - Choral Conducting II
Prerequisite, MUS 450 , or consent of instructor. Continuation of Choral Conducting I, including choral repertory. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 452 - Instrumental Conducting I
Prerequisites, pass MUS 234 , MUS 236 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Baton techniques, score reading, interpretation, repertory, laboratory practice. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 453 - Instrumental Conducting II
Prerequisite, MUS 452 , or consent of instructor. Continuation of Instrumental Conducting I. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 454 - Principles of Conducting
Prerequisites, pass MUS 234 , MUS 236 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Basic techniques of baton, score study, analysis, and interpretation appropriate for leading choral and instrumental groups. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 456 - Song Literature and History
Prerequisite, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. An overview of song literature from the late Renaissance to the present in historical and cultural context. Includes selected literature of composers and poets from Western and Eastern Europe, and the Americas. Some sections of MUS 456 may be taught with MUS 556. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 457 - Practicum in Choral Literature and Pedagogy
Prerequisites, pass MUS 231 , MUS 233 , MUS 235 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Intensive study of literature appropriate for high school choirs and smaller vocal ensembles. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times, as well as a fieldwork requirement. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 458 - Practicum in Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy
Prerequisites, pass MUS 231 , MUS 233 , MUS 235 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Intensive study of literature appropriate for junior and senior high school bands and orchestras. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times, as well as a fieldwork requirement. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 459 - Practicum in Elementary School Literature and Pedagogy
Prerequisites, pass MUS 231 , MUS 233 , MUS 235 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. Study of literature and materials appropriate for K-8, including the most recent materials used in elementary and junior high classrooms. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times, as well as a fieldwork requirement. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 460 - Orchestral Literature
Prerequisite, pass MUS 102 with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. An historical overview of orchestral/symphonic literature from the Baroque to the present. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 2 credits
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MUS 461 - Psychology of Music
(Same as PSY 461 .) This interdisciplinary course will explore the human perception and cognitive organization of music. Topics covered will include the neurobiology of music, psychoacoustics/music perception, music cognition, music and emotion, the cognitive development of music in children, the neuropsychology of music and music learning and behavior. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 464 - Instrumental Rehearsal Methods
Prerequisite, MUS 454 . Instrumental Rehearsal Methods prepares music education majors with an emphasis in instrumental music for success within the secondary instrumental music class. Students will synthesize prior knowledge and skills in learning and practicing the basic principles of leading effective ensemble rehearsals. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 468 - Guitar Literature and History
Prerequisite, pass MUS 102 or MUS 102B with a “C” or better, or consent of instructor. An overview of guitar, lute and vihuela literature from the Renaissance to the present in historical and cultural context. Includes early lute and vihuela literature of the Renaissance, four- and five-course Baroque guitar literature, Classical guitar literature, and six-string guitar literature from early 19th century to the present. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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