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MUS 115 - Global Tones - Introduction to World Music
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course explains the music of primarily non-western cultures through the development of their musical instruments and sounds. Students will discover the intrinsic connection between a culture - its religion, politics, economics, etc. - and the music it makes.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 117 - Introduction to Music Listening through Jazz, Rock, and Pop
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
An introductory course designed to develop the student’s perception and listening skills through a variety of aural experiences and various types of music.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 200 - Intermediate Music Theory I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Introduction to the elements of melody, harmony and rhythm with emphasis on aural comprehension, intervals, keys, triads, simple part-writings, rhythmic reading.
Prerequisite: MUS 100.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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MUS 201 - Intermediate Music Theory II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Continuation of materials from Music 200; introducing seventh chords. Emphasis on chorale melody harmonization.
Prerequisite: MUS 200.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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MUS 204 - Aural Skills II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A continuation of Music 104. This course further develops aural musical skills with an emphasis on recognition of chords and harmonic progression, as well as melodic dictation and intermediate sight singing abilities.
Prerequisite: MUS 104 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1
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MUS 206 - Introduction to Music Technology
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course begins with a brief introduction to basic computer concepts and quickly moves into music technology topics, offering the musician an opportunity to utilize music technology as a tool for sequencing, notation, composition, and arranging. Emphasis is placed on sequencing and notation.
Prerequisite: MUS 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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MUS 210 - Western Heritage Survey of Music I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A survey of Western music from ancient times through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque, and its relationship to the historical, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual development of each period.
Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 211 - Western Heritage Survey of Music II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A survey of Western music from the Classic Period to the present and its relationship to the historical, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual developments of each period.
Prerequisite: ENG 102.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 215 - The Art of Songwriting
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
The Art of Songwriting explores the art and history of Western popular music with an emphasis on writing and/or expanding your knowledge of its music through critical analysis. This course is designed to give listeners a broader and deeper understanding of the musical and rhetorical elements in popular music.
Prerequisite: MUS 206; or instructor’s permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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MUS 220 - Concert Attendance
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
The course is designed to introduce music majors and minors to the breadth of musical experiences available to them through live performances, discussion of career opportunities and lecture presentations.
Note: Non-credit course.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0
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MUS 230 - Class Piano I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Class piano instruction is designed to develop musicianship through study of scales in all keys, parallel motion, rudimentary sight-reading, proper approaches to arm, wrist, hand, and finger coordination; the construction and use of the I, IV, and V triads in all keys; and elementary accompaniment and repertoire through group instruction.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 2
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MUS 231 - Class Piano II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Increased facility in scales in all keys, parallel octaves, sight-reading, harmonization of melodies, transposition, and improvisation. Emphasis on facility with chords in major and minor keys.
Prerequisite: MUS 230 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 2
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MUS 240 - Voice, Class Instruction I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Building musicianship through class instruction in voice. Applying all the essential techniques of breathing and diction to basic repertory. Extending the range and enlarging the quality of the vocal sound.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 2
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MUS 285 - Guitar Class Instruction I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Class instruction in guitar designed to build musicianship. It develops skill in reading notation, basic performance techniques, chord structure, and an introduction to the literature.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 2
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MUS 286 - Guitar Class Instruction II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Class instruction in guitar designed to build musicianship. It develops skill in reading notation, basic performance techniques, chord structure, and an introduction to the literature.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 2
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MUS 288 - Efficient Body Use in the Performing Arts
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Class and private instruction in relaxation techniques (based on the Alexander Technique) for efficient use of the body for performance in music, theatre, or dance.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 0 - 3
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MUS 290 - Wind Ensemble
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the concert band and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: Variable credit zero to one, repeatable for a total of 8 credits. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 291 - College/Community Orchestra
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the standard orchestra and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: Variable credit zero to one, repeatable for a total of 8 credits. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUS 292 - College Choir
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the mixed chorus and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 293 - Oswego State Jazz Ensemble
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This jazz ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. The project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the instrumental jazz ensemble and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Ability to play an instrument and read music required. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester for placement.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 294 - Oswego State Singers
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This select vocal ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. It is a project-based course designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the jazz, popular and classical musical literature for chamber choir and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Ability to play an instrument and read music required. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester for placement.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or1
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MUS 295 - Ensemble
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Chamber groups—string, woodwind (including flute and recorder consort), brass, percussion, jazz, guitar, vocal, and opera ensembles.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 297 - Oswego Festival Chorus
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This large choral group is open to all students, regardless of major, as well as to the greater Oswego community. It is a project-based course designed to provide an opportunity for the participants to become acquainted with standard oratorio and choral/orchestral masterworks and to participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 300 - Advanced Music Theory I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Continuation of materials of MUS 201; altered triads and seventh chords. Emphasis on chorale melody harmonization.
Prerequisite: MUS 201.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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MUS 301 - Advanced Music Theory II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Application of the principles of music theory to major works by eighteenth and nineteenth century composers. Exploration of musical style.
Prerequisite: MUS 300.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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MUS 302 - Orchestration
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
The study of the instruments of the orchestra, their ranges, tonal characteristics and technical possibilities, and the uses of these instruments. Projects include orchestration from original compositions and transcriptions.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 303 - Conducting I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Development of the techniques needed to interpret and communicate the written musical score; conducting techniques studied in both classroom and laboratory settings.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 304 - Contemporary Improvisation
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to teach and develop instrumental performance skills in contemporary improvisation. Although the focus is on jazz, the basic performance techniques explored may be used in all forms of contemporary music.
Prerequisite: MUS 230 OR 231.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 305 - Jazz Composition and Arranging
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
An introductory course in jazz theory and orchestration. Through this course students will study the transpositions, practical ranges and peculiarities of writing for the standard instruments found in contemporary jazz band. Students will learn the basic harmonic structures and notations of chords most commonly used in jazz today, and the basic functions of these chords. Students will study the most common voicings for the instruments of the jazz band in individual sections and in various combinations.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 307 - Opera: The Rise of Western Musical Drama
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
The Rise of Operatic development over the past four centuries with emphasis on major operatic works, structure, and how the genre reflects and influences the trajectory of Western Civilization.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not offered on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 310 - History of Music Survey I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
History of music in Western civilization, stressing the most significant examples of music literature, Ancient to Baroque.
Prerequisite: MUS 113 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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MUS 311 - History of Music Survey II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Continuation of MUS 310, covering the period from Baroque to the present.
Prerequisite: MUS 113 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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MUS 313 - Music of the Classic Period
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A study of music written between 1740 and 1810 and its relationship to literature and society of the period through class lecture, score analysis, and selected readings.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 314 - Music of the Romantic Period
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A study of the music of the nineteenth century and its relationship to literature, political and social trends of the times through class lecture and discussion, recordings, score analysis and selected literary readings.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 316 - American Music
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Music from the seventeenth century to the present with emphasis on styles and techniques that are uniquely American; lectures, discussions, and recorded illustrations.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 317 - The Evolution of Jazz and Rock
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A survey of the evolution of jazz and rock through the development of the elements that make up the music, the people responsible for these developments and the social influences of their times.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 OR MUS 117.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 318 - Heavy Metal
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A study of heavy metal and its offshoots from 1970 to the present. Through close listening and analysis of significant albums, as well as musicological, sociological, and philosophical readings, the course aims to develop understanding and appreciation of this music.
Prerequisite: MUS 101, or 112, or 113, or 117; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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MUS 319 - Piano Literature
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
History of the keyboard and its diverse literature, covering all major periods; emphasis on representative composers and their styles, as related to changes in keyboard design from pre-Christian times to the 20th century.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 323 - Women and Music
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A study of women and music from earliest times to the present in all types of music classical, folk, popular, jazz, rock. It will cover the many roles of women as composers, performers, conductors, educators, scholars, and patrons, as well as amateur musicians and all who make music part of their daily lives.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 325 - Advanced Electronic Music
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
dvanced Electronic Music is designed as a continuation of materials learned in Introduction to Music Technology (MUS 206). In this course, students will learn advanced techniques for creating DAW based electronic music. The course will expand the students’ knowledge into live processing, live performance, and creating original music with electronics.
Prerequisite: MUS 206; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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MUS 329 - Music and Politics
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A study of politics and music from earliest times through the twentieth century in all kinds of music classical, folk, popular, jazz, and rock. It will cover the many roles of composers, performers, conductors, educators, scholars, and patrons, as well as amateur musicians and all who make music part of their daily lives. There will be an acquaintance with current scholarship regarding the interaction of music and politics and with recent approaches to the study of music gender, culture, as well as revolutionary, messianic, and religious movements.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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MUS 330 - Class Piano III
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Emphasis on the understanding and interpretation of various musical styles from different historical periods, thus enlarging individual piano repertoire; basic techniques for improving keyboard facility in improvisation, modulations and sight reading; ensemble playing; developing skills involved in accompanying a soloist and in reading open choral scores at the piano.
Prerequisite: MUS 230 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 2
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MUS 331 - Piano, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Advanced concepts of musicianship and technique, based on the rate of achievement for each. Also concepts in ensemble musicianship involving keyboard, vocal and instrumental performance.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 333 - Beginning Jazz Piano
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Designed to introduce the piano student to a basic understanding of the system for playing piano in the jazz idiom.
Prerequisite: Formal training and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 2
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MUS 341 - Voice, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Advanced study of vocal techniques, directly related to performance of standard repertory.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 345 - Music Theatre Workshop
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A laboratory workshop approach to opera designed to prepare advanced students in both the vocal and theatrical aspects of operatic production.
Prerequisite: THT 230 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 346 - Applied Composition Lessons
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Composition Lessons are available to music majors and minors. During lessons students will: 1) Survey the repertoire. 2) Explore common techniques and practices in music composition. 3) study orchestration and arranging. 4) Demonstrate the ability to complete a piece over the course of the semester and have it performed in a student recital.
Note: Variable credit one to two hours, may be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Prerequisite: MUS 100; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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MUS 351 - Violin, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 352 - Viola, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 353 - Cello, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 354 - Double Bass, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 361 - Flute, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 362 - Single Reeds, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Private instruction in clarinet or saxophone.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 363 - Double Reeds, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Private instruction in oboe or bassoon.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 371 - Trumpet, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 372 - French Horn, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 373 - Trombone, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 374 - Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 381 - Percussion, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course will be offered through a semester of studio demonstration lessons. Students will study the techniques needed for performance on percussion instruments and perform in a laboratory group to further utilize these techniques.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 382 - Recording Technology I
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
The art of multitrack music recording and production is introduced. Fundamentals of sound, signals and studio acoustics are established. Basic audio principles, modern audio production equipment, methods, practices, procedures, and the attitudes necessary to work effectively in a project recording studio are mastered. Introduction to digital recording systems and theory, with recording to a Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools) is featured.
Prerequisite: MUS 206 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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MUS 383 - Recording Technology II
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Application and continuing refinement of basic audio production competencies, with an emphasis on the creation of master recordings. Topics include advanced digital recording and editing, signal processing, mixing, and the role of the recording engineer and producer in professional audio. Development of critical listening skills is a featured part of this course. Mastery of recording with a Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools) is achieved.
Prerequisite: MUS 382
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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MUS 386 - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Advanced instruction for students who have had previous training. Styles taught include folk, classical, or jazz.
Prerequisite: MUS 285 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 390 - African Music in the Americas
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course introduces students to the music of West Africa, and then studies how those musical characteristics were transplanted to Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, among others. The class also examines cultural, social and anthropological practices in West Africa, Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean islands and the United States.
Note: Advisement recommendation: Basic music knowledge
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 391 - Music in Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course explores the Italian music, architecture, history, and art of Rome, Florence, and Venice. We will study selected music compositions using recordings, and get a first look at what we’ll see in person through photographs.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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MUS 397 - The Business of Music
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
An overview of the music profession, industry and business, including the recording industry, artist management and promotion, copyright laws, and the use of music in broadcasting and film.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 399 - Independent Study
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
An in-depth study for students with a particular interest or need.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 to 3
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MUS 403 - Intermediate Conducting
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Practice and Theory of conducting at the intermediate level. Conducting experience with College ensembles.
Prerequisite: One year of music theory and MUS 303.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 413 - Beethoven
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A study of the life and times of Beethoven, with examination of representative works from all fields of his creative activity and the place of these works in the history of the arts.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 431 - Piano, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Advanced concepts of musicianship and technique, based on the rate of achievement for each. Also concepts in ensemble musicianship involving keyboard, vocal and instrumental performance.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 435 - Piano Pedagogy
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A study of the techniques of teaching piano, including the fundamentals of piano playing, traditional and contemporary teaching materials, famous pedagogues and in-class experience.
Prerequisite: MUS 231 or 431 and MUS 330, or instructor permission.
Credit: 3
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MUS 441 - Voice, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Advanced study of vocal techniques, directly related to performance of standard repertory.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 446 - Applied Composition Lessons (Upper Division)
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
During lessons students will: 1) Survey the work of composers of recent history across genres. 2) Explore common techniques and practices in music composition. 3) Learn the physical and mechanical limitations and idioms of instruments in our common repertoire by studying orchestration and arranging. 4) Demonstrate the ability to complete a piece over the course of the semester.
Note: Variable credit one to two hours, repeatable for a total of eight credits.
Prerequisite: MUS 100 and upper division standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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MUS 451 - Violin, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 452 - Viola, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 453 - Cello, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 454 - Double Bass, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 461 - Flute, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 462 - Single Reeds, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Private instruction in clarinet or saxophone.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 463 - Double Reeds, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Private instruction in oboe or bassoon.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 471 - Trumpet, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 472 - French Horn, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 473 - Trombone, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 474 - Baritone or Tuba, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Applied music instruction is available to qualified students. For further information, contact the Music Department Office.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 481 - Percussion, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course will be offered through a semester of studio demonstration lessons. Students will study the techniques needed for performance on percussion instruments and perform in a laboratory group to further utilize these techniques.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 482 - Recording Technology III
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of advanced audio production techniques and practices, with an emphasis on the creation of industry-standard master recordings. Topics include advanced digital recording and editing, signal processing, mixing, mastering, and the role of the recording engineer and producer in professional audio. High-level critical listening skills, and mastery of complex mixing techniques are achieved.
Prerequisite: MUS 383
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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MUS 483 - Recording Technology IV
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
The culmination of a four-course sequence in audio recording and production, this course will provide the very highest-level of on-campus audio production and recording experiences for the advanced music production student. All previous student audio recording and production competencies relating to high-level recording will be utilized as students complete an album worth of recordings aligned with industry standards for quality. All students will have their work debuted on a Spring Quest Day Recital dedicated to showcasing student achievement. Students will individually introduce their work at the recital, and will field questions from the audience in discussion of their work. Mastery of complex production techniques will be achieved as students assume the role of high-level music producers.
Prerequisite: MUS 482.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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MUS 486 - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Individual Instruction
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Advanced instruction for students who have had previous training. Styles taught include folk, classical, or jazz.
Prerequisite: MUS 285 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 or 2
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MUS 488 - Efficient Body Use in the Performing Arts
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Class and private instruction in relaxation techniques (based on the Alexander Technique) for efficient use of the body for performance in music, theatre, or dance.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 0 - 3
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MUS 490 - Wind Ensemble
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the concert band and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 491 - College/Community Orchestra
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the standard orchestra and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 492 - College Choir
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. This project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the mixed chorus and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester and the ability to sing or play an instrument and read music are required. May be repeated for credit.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 493 - Oswego State Jazz Ensemble
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This jazz ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. The project-based course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the musical literature of the instrumental jazz ensemble and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Ability to play an instrument and read music required. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester for placement.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 494 - Oswego State Singers
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This select vocal ensemble is open to all students, regardless of major. It is a project-based course designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with the jazz, popular and classical musical literature for chamber choir and participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Ability to play an instrument and read music required. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester for placement.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 495 - Ensemble
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Chamber groups-string, woodwind (including flute and recorder consort), brass, percussion, jazz, guitar, vocal, and opera ensembles.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 496 - Senior Seminar/Capstone Experience
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
Preparation and planning for the Capstone Project in the major. The project may involve a senior recital, preparation and presentation of a portfolio or internship project. This culminating experience is an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained in the discipline at an intense level during the senior year.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 2
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MUS 497 - Oswego Festival Chorus
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This large choral group is open to all students, regardless of major, as well as to the greater Oswego community. It is a project-based course designed to provide an opportunity for the participants to become acquainted with standard oratorio and choral/orchestral masterworks and to participate in rehearsal and concert performances of such literature. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 0 or 1
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MUS 498 - Music Internship
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
A course designed for those who wish to participate in a semester EXCEL placement in the field of music. Students will work in a position in a music setting for the purposes of testing academic learning in a work situation.
Note: Variable credit one to five, may be preated for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the EXCEL Program, upper division standing, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and permission of the department.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MUS 499 - Independent Study
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
An in-depth study for students with a particular interest or need.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 to 3
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NAS 100 - Introduction to Native American Studies
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
This course provides an introduction to the major areas that make up Native American Studies. It provides an overview of contemporary Native Americans and the social, political, economic, and religious issues of special concern to them, as well as an examination of their prehistory, history, and traditional cultural patterns.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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NAS 240 - American Indian Philosophies and Religions
2019-2020 Catalog Year:
We explore Native American religions and philosophies by examining cosmological narratives (creation stories) and their influences on ideology. We seek to understand how various Native American peoples perceive the natural world and their relationship and responsibilities to it, and the effects of these beliefs on their philosophies and religious practices.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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