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Term: Fall 2017

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MUS 120 - Theory Preparation: Review of music fundamentals: reading, notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, sight singing, and dictation. Does not satisfy major core requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: placement test.
MUS 121 - Music Theory I: Review of fundamentals followed by an introduction to voice leading and harmonic progression with diatonic chords; non-chord tones; and small-scale form, including cadences, phrases, and periods. Note that MUS 121 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 131. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 122 - Music Theory II: Continued study of diatonic harmony; secondary functions; common-chord modulation; and binary and ternary forms. Note that MUS 122 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 132. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 131 - Ear Training I: How to conceptualize written diatonic melodies before hearing them and transcribe the same into notation after hearing, and improvise with these materials. Note that MUS 131 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 121. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 132 - Ear Training II: How to conceptualize written diatonic melodies with some chromaticism before hearing them (sight singing) and transcribe the same into notation after hearing (dictation), and improvise with these materials. Note that MUS 132 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 122. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 161 - Diction For Singers I: International Phonetic Alphabet, English, and Italian diction for singers. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 162 - Diction For Singers II: German and French diction for singers. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 183 - Introduction To Opera I: Historical exploration of the development of opera from the sixteenth century through the mid-nineteenth century with an analysis of style and dramaturgy. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 184 - Introduction To Opera II: Historical exploration of the development of opera from the mid-nineteenth century through the present with an analysis of style and dramaturgy. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 199 - Special Topics: Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 200 - Prelude To Music Education: Introduction to the teaching of choral, instrumental and general music through lecture, discussion, and research pertaining to professional responsibilities and career opportunities. Required for all music education majors. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 214 - Music Technology I: Introduces music technology, with emphasis on notation software and MIDI sequencing. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 221 - Music Theory III: Mode mixture; Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords; chromatic modulation; larger forms, including sonata and rondo. Note that MUS 221 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 231. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 222 - Music Theory IV: Introduction to post-tonal theory and analysis, including the study of referential collections, basic pitch-class set theory, and serial techniques. Note that MUS 222 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 232. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 231 - Ear Training III: How to conceptualize modulating or harmonically altered tonal patterns before hearing them and transcribe the same into notation after hearing, and improvise with these materials. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 232 - Ear Training IV: How to conceptualize complex tonal or atonal structures before hearing them and transcribe the same into notation after hearing, and improvise with these materials. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 241 - Music History To 1750: Evolution of Western music from ancient Greece through the Baroque period.. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 241H - Music History To 1750 - Honors: Evolution of Western music from ancient Greece through the Baroque period. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 242 - Music History From 1750: Music and musicians from mid-eighteenth century to the present Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 242H - Music History From 1750 - Honors: Music and musicians from mid-eighteenth century to the present. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 260 - Introduction To World Music: Surveys the music of the Pacific, Middle Eastern, Asian, Australian, African, Latin American, and Caribbean communities. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 290 - Experiencing Music In The Digital Age: Introduction to the analysis of music and music listening experiences of today. Students explore a wide range of musical genres by examining them from cultural, aesthetic, and historical perspectives. Letter grade only.
MUS 291 - Music Cultures Around The World: Surveys the music of the Pacific, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Letter grade only.
MUS 292 - Introduction To Opera: The First 400 Years: A study of the birth, history, and reception of the operatic genre, from its origins in Florence, Italy, to its international popularity today. This course looks at opera from both an artistic perspective and cultural perspective. Letter grade only.
MUS 293 - Introduction To Western Classical Music: Examines classical music in the western world from aesthetic, cultural, historical, and analytical perspectives. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 294 - Birth And Development Of Rock Music: 1940s To 1970s: Students explore the birth and development of rock music in the United States from the 1940s to 1970s, with an emphasis on Rock music as a cultural, aesthetic, and historical phenomenon. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit with different topics. Course fee required.
MUS 295 - Cultural Study Of Popular Music: 1970s To Present: Introduction to the cultural study of popular music, focusing on theories of mass media and consumption as well as the development of popular music in the United States from 1970 to today. Students explore such genres as Rock, Country, Dance/Electronic, Hip Hop, and Reggae. Letter grade only.
MUS 296 - The Broadway Musical: A study of the musical theater genre from an artistic, historical, and cultural perspective. Musicals from the standard canon are used as case studies for the various topics. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 296H - The Broadway Musical - Honors: A study of the musical theater genre from an artistic, historical, and cultural perspective. Musicals from the standard canon are used as case studies for the various topics. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 299 - Special Topics: In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 308 - Teaching Practicum: Field experience in school music classroom settings, with exposure to and practical experience in the tasks of a music teacher. This course is normally taken while enrolled in MUS 457, but not required. May be repeated for up to 3 units of credit. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.
MUS 330W - Topics In Music Literature: In-depth study of various genres in the Western classical music tradition including symphonic, chamber music, and choral literature. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. This course may be repeated for credit. Course fee required.
MUS 330WH - Topics In Music Literature - Honors: In-depth study of various genres in the Western classical music tradition including symphonic, chamber music, and choral literature. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: (MUS 241 or 242) and MUS 221 and (ENG 105 or HON 190) with grades of C or better and Junior Status or higher and Honors student group. Course fee required.
MUS 333 - Jazz History And Styles: Historical survey of the styles and musical forms found in jazz. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 353 - Elementary Music Methods: A one semester study and application of the methods, materials, and instructional procedures related to elementary school general music teaching. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 360 - Topics In World Music: Detailed examination of the musical culture of a single world region. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Recommended: MUS 260.
MUS 360H - Topics In World Music - Honors: Detailed examination of the musical culture of a single world region. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Recommended: MUS 260.
MUS 365 - Native American Music: Surveys native North American music by region and examines music as a social process in several Southwest tribes. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 389 - Cooperative Education: Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. No repeat limit. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.
MUS 399 - Special Topics: In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 405 - Arranging: Scoring and arranging for choral and instrumental ensembles. Gives particular attention to voicing, soloistic treatment of voices, texts, instrument ranges, and other elements of traditional and contemporary scoring. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 407 - Suzuki Pedagogy - Violin: The study of pedagogical techniques in the Suzuki violin repertoire. Co-convened with MUS 507. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 8 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 407L - Suzuki Pedagogy Lab: A practicum that includes teaching children in group lessons as well as experiences in related areas such as preparatory music reading classes, administrating a Suzuki program, organizing and teaching a workshop, community performances and recitals. Co-convened with MUS 507L. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 8 units of credit.
MUS 408 - Field Work Experience: Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 410 - Topics In Music Theory And Composition: In-depth study of a particular musical topic from a theoretical, analytical, and/or compositional standpoint. May be repeated with different topics. Letter grade only.
MUS 410H - Topics In Music Theory And Composition - Honors: In-depth study of a particular musical topic from a theoretical, analytical, and/or compositional standpoint. May be repeated with different topics. Letter grade only.
MUS 415 - Composition Private Lessons: Advanced projects in music composition. Students who register for 2 credits receive a half-hour lesson, and students who register for 3 credits receive an hour lesson, subject to instructor approval. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 18 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 420 - Vocal Literature: Extensive study of the vocal literature. Co-convened with MUS 520. Letter grade only.
MUS 421 - Vocal Pedagogy: Studies the techniques of teaching singing and the physiology of the voice with emphasis on the most recent medical and scientific findings. Co-convened with MUS 521. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 422 - Major Instrument Literature: Studies the literature available for the specific instrument. Co-convened with MUS 522. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 2 units of credit.
MUS 423 - Major Instrument Pedagogy: Explores and compares different approaches to teaching in a private or group settings on your major instrument. Studies teaching strategies, goals, and appropriate literature. Co-convened with MUS 523. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 2 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 455 - Secondary Music Methods I: A first semester study and application of the pedagogical and administrative knowledge and skills related to performing ensemble teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 457 - Secondary Music Methods II: A second semester study and application of the pedagogical and administrative knowledge and skills related to performing ensemble teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 485 - Undergraduate Research: Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Department consent required. Letter grade or pass-fail. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
MUS 485C - Undergraduate Research: Research paper seminar and term paper on a music related topic. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit. Course fee required.
MUS 485CH - Undergraduate Research - Honors: Research paper seminar and term paper on a music related topic. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit. Course fee required.
MUS 490 - Pedagogical Topics In K-12 Music Education: This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of effective instruction with respect to contemporary topics in K-12 Music Education. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit.
MUS 495C - Supervised Teaching: Secondary: Directed teaching in secondary schools and secondary school content areas; directed and cooperative preparation, teaching, and evaluation; conferences on the theories, issues, and practices in cooperation with the classroom teacher and university supervisor. Candidates must satisfactorily complete the key assessment in this course to be eligible to complete the program. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 496 - Suzuki Proficiency Assessment: This course is an assessment course determining the proficiency on the pedagogical concepts of instructing children violin in both individual and group settings using the Suzuki repertoire and philosophy. Ultimately, students in this course should be able to demonstrate and assimilate skills in teaching students the violin in diverse settings utilizing the Suzuki Method. Letter grade only.
MUS 497 - Independent Study: Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://policy.nau.edu/policy/Documents/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL.pdf
MUS 499 - Contemporary Developments: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit. Course fee required.
MUS 500 - Introduction To Graduate Music Theory: Review of diatonic, chromatic and post-tonal harmony, voice leading, musical forms and processes. Fulfills deficiencies determined by music theory diagnostic test. Does not count toward the M.M. degree. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 507 - Suzuki Pedagogy Violin: The study of pedagogical techniques in the Suzuki violin repertoire. Instructor consent required. Co-convened with MUS 407. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 8 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 507L - Suzuki Pedagogy Lab: A practicum that includes teaching children in group lessons and experience in related areas such as administrating a Suzuki program, organizing and teaching workshop, community performances and recitals. Co-convened with MUS 407L. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 8 units of credit.
MUS 520 - Vocal Literature: Extensive study of the vocal literature. Co-convened with MUS 420. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
MUS 521 - Vocal Pedagogy: Studies the techniques of teaching singing and the physiology of the voice with emphasis on the most recent medical and scientific findings. Co-convened with MUS 421. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 522 - Major Instrument Literature: Extensive study of the literature available for a major instrument. Co-convened with MUS 422. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 3 units of credit.
MUS 523 - Major Instrument Pedagogy: Explores and compares different approaches to teaching in a private or group settings on a student's major instrument. Studies teaching strategies, goals, and appropriate literature for these pedagogical approaches. Co-convened with MUS 423. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
MUS 584 - Introduction To Music Research: Bibliographical materials and resources, research problems and techniques. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 587 - Professional Development Seminar: Designed to assist in preparing you for entry into your professional arena. Pass-fail or letter grade, depending on department policy. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
MUS 593 - Public School In-service Workshop: Topical instruction involving exchange of ideas, practical methods, skills, and principles. Normally you may count up to 6 hours of 593 toward your graduate program. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 597 - Reading For Comprehensive Exam: Preparation for comprehensive examination. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 599 - Contemporary Developments: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular field of study. May be offered no more than three times before being submitted for a permanent course number. May be repeated for credit. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 600 - Theory Pedagogy: Approaches, techniques, and materials for teaching music theory, including the use of computers and other technology. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
MUS 601 - Graduate Topics In Music Theory: In-depth study of a topic in music theory and analysis. Letter grade only.
MUS 602 - Post-tonal Theory And Analysis: Introduction to post-tonal theory and analysis, including the study of referential collections, pitch-class set theory, and serial techniques. Letter grade only.
MUS 603 - Schenkerian Analysis: An introduction to Schenkerian analysis with application to music of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. Letter grade only.
MUS 608 - Fieldwork Experience: Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 24 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 621 - Topics In Historical Periods: Period studies in music history, with an emphasis on the evolution of western music during a specific era. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 622 - Trends And Themes In Music History: Topics course with a focus on a specific trend or issue. Letter grade only. Course fee required. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit.
MUS 623 - Topics In Ethnomusicology: Course examines issues, methodology, concepts, and music literature through a topic in ethnomusicology. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 624 - Topics In Popular Music: Course examines issues, methodology, concepts, and music literature through a topic in popular music. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 661 - Orchestra Literature For Ensemble: Classification, programming, and performance practice of historical and contemporary literature for conducted ensembles. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 4 units of credit.
MUS 662 - Wind Literature For Ensembles: Classification, programming, and performance practice of historical and contemporary literature for conducted wind ensembles. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 4 units of credit.
MUS 665 - Choral Literature I: Choral music and composers from Gregorian chant through Early Baroque. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
MUS 666 - Choral Literature II: Choral music from the middle Baroque through the middle of the 19th century. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
MUS 667 - Choral Literature III: Choral music from the 19th and 20th centuries. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
MUS 670 - Topics In Music: Intensive study of a topic in music. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 9 units of credit.
MUS 680 - Public Recital: Required of all studio performance majors. Department consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 3 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 681 - Public Lecture Recital: Required of all conducting majors. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Course fee required.
MUS 685 - Graduate Research: Department consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
MUS 689 - Final Project: Design and execution of a project that is a capstone for all work exhibited in program of study with an emphasis in practical classroom applications. Pass/fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
MUS 697 - Independent Study: Individualized directed study on selected topics. Note that no more than 3 units may be included on a master's plan in education. Department consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://policy.nau.edu/policy/Documents/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL.pdf
MUS 698 - Graduate Seminar: Department consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
MUS 699 - Thesis: Individualized directed research, writing, and oral defense of selected thesis topic. Required of all music history, music theory and composition, and music education majors. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit.